Overcoming MS (OMS) is the wor­­­ld's leading multiple sclerosis healthy lifestyle charity. Our vision is that everyone with MS is empowered to take control of their health, is making informed lifestyle choices and is living a full and healthy life.

OMS has entered an exciting new chapter in the charity’s evolution having launched a new strategy ‘Find Realistic Hope and a Full Life, Find OMS.’ We want to become even more visible, accessible, energetic, vocal, collaborative and impactful.

Job Summary:

We are looking for an energetic and highly effective Executive Assistant (EA) for the CEO and the new Chair of the OMS Board of Trustees. You will support them across a range of secretarial, administrative and governance activities.  You will be comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment that is characteristic of a small but ambitious and growing organisation.

You will be able to demonstrate discretion and commitment, along with excellent organisation, written and verbal communication skills and will bring experience of providing director level PA/EA support. You will be able to use your own initiative to prioritise workload according to the demands of the day and learn to anticipate changes, responding professionally, adeptly and positively.

You will be expected to provide a high standard and quality of support across a range of activities and projects, being fully aware of and upholding the charity’s values, and taking responsibility for modelling these to others across the organisation and to the wider community.

Being a values-driven organisation, it is essential that you are able to demonstrate your commitment to OMS values.

Would you like to work for a charity that puts patients and families first? Our support service offers emotional support, information and guidance to anyone affected in any way by a brain tumour diagnosis.

Brain Tumour Support is seeking 3 Support Professionals to cover the following three areas:

1. Oxford and the surrounding areas, within reasonable travel time of the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford
2. Devon and Cornwall, but post holder must be based within reasonable travel time of Derriford Hospital, Plymouth
3. Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath and Somerset

Hours, salary and working base:

• Flexible working between 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend and evening work.
• To Cover the following areas:
  1. Oxford and surrounding areas – 28 hours (2 year fixed term contract); Salary: £16,871.20 (35hrs= £21,089)
  2. Devon and Cornwall – 28 hours; Salary: £16871.20 (35hrs= £21,089)
  3. Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath and Somerset – 35 hours or 0.5 WTE job share; Salary: £21,089
• Working from home but within reasonable travelling distance of major hospitals where drop in support clinics may be held and for meeting clinical professionals.  Once the COVID situation allows, travel to the Head Office in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire will be required from time to time.
• Providing support to clients via telephone, email, text, social media, zoom one to one sessions, zoom topical sessions and zoom support groups.  Travel across the region will occasionally be necessary when face to face support resumes so a full driving licence is required.

About you:

• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, well-organised, efficient and resourceful
• Emotionally resilient, empathetic, kind and able to relate positively to people
• Someone who is comfortable talking to individuals experiencing difficult times
• Have the ability to build good working relationships with families, clinical professionals and stakeholders.

You will have experience of supporting someone with a life limiting or life threatening illness; an understanding of the impact of a brain tumour diagnosis; an understanding and experience of general supporting practices coupled with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills; experience of working as part of a team and on your own; experience of both group facilitation and offering one to one support. You will be working with vulnerable adults so boundaries and confidentiality are vitally important.

Deadline:

5pm Friday 14th January 2022
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 31st January 2022 via Zoom.

SUPPORTER SERVICES INBOUND ADVISORS

Salary: Circa £19,200 per annum pro rata + benefits

Contract length: Fixed-term until July / August 2022

Location: Sterling House, Oxford and Home-based anywhere in UK

Application Deadline: Sunday 17th April 2022*

* Please note that we are recruiting on an ongoing basis, so please don't hesitate to submit your application.

Are you a self-motivated and sharp minded individual with strong customer service experience that can help us beat cancer?

Why we need you

We have an exciting opportunity for passionate individuals to join us as Supporter Services Inbound Advisors. We need you to provide excellent customer service to our supporters on the phone, via email and letters and, in the process, recognise opportunities to support income generation.

What will I be doing?

Make an impact every day by…

• Communicating with supporters and providing personalised and tailored responses to all enquiries and complaints

• Listening to the needs of each supporter, and considering and understanding their personal experiences and motivations

• Resolving supporter enquiries at the first point of contact where possible

• Using interactions to cross promote CRUK’s range of engagement opportunities and services

• Being an information specialist and maintaining a broad knowledge of CRUK’s campaigns

• Maximising supporter contribution to CRUK through the promotion of Gift Aid.

In this role, you’ll act as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK to engender loyalty and trust from our supporters. Every interaction with our supporters is a unique opportunity and chance to further strengthen the relationship, which is where you can really make a difference.

What skills are you looking for?

You’ll be able to bring to the role…

• Passion for delivering excellent customer service

• Experience of working in a service related environment, including communicating with customers

• Experience of conversing confidently over the phone

• Experience of writing letters and emails with a high standard of grammar

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

What will I gain?

Without you we wouldn’t be able to achieve our aim of seeing 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034. So we want to reward you in as many ways as possible. Our benefits package includes discounts on anything from travel to technology, generous holiday allowance, gym membership, childcare vouchers and much more. You’ll also be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. And ultimately you’ll know that you’ll be changing lives through your work. 

If you’re as ambitious as we are, join our collective force and enjoy an excellent career, as we save lives and add years.

Asylum Welcome provides a wide range of advice and support to refugees, asylum seekers and migrants around Oxfordshire. Legal advice is a key part of this and we need a new colleague to organise and deliver  this service, including leading our new collaboration with partner agencies around the Thames Valley, and liaising with external law firms where appropriate.

We need a qualified and experienced advisor, adept at collaboration, internally and externally,and interested in promoting learning and advocacy .

Oxfordshire South and Vale Citizens Advice  (OSAV CA)

Role:        Deputy Director Finance & Administration

OSAV CA is a registered independent charity, we advise 9,000 people a year from 4 our Advice Centres, Abingdon, Didcot, Thame and Henley. Advice is provided by 120 volunteer advisers who are supported by 14 FTE staff. At present, our advice centres are partially open and most staff and advisers work from home. 

You will be responsible for all aspects of our financial management including the budget, management accounts and financial statements, payroll processing and financial controls. You will also be responsible for our administrative systems.

We welcome applicants with a professional finance background, a relevant financial qualification, at least part qualified and with proven financial management and administrative experience.

We expect you to be fully committed to the aims and principles of Citizens Advice.

Precise working arrangements are open to negotiation. 

Citizens Advice values diversity promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds from all sections of the community.

Closing date:    Midday on 31st January 2022

Interview dates:  10th & 11th February 2022 

Dementia Support Worker

Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £12,217.80 - £12,961.80 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Working Hours: 21 per week

Closing Date: 24 January 2022
Interview Date: To be confirmed (interviews will be conducted through Zoom or Teams)

Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 12pm on the closing date

Our client is the UK’s leading dementia charity. They provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

They provide expert information, training, and support services to all those who need help. And they are creating a more dementia-friendly society so people with the condition can live without fear and prejudice.

These roles will be part of the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes Area Team. The Dementia Information Service provides a highly responsive and individualised information, signposting, face to face, and referral service to people affected by dementia. Our client works closely with other organisations to deliver Dementia Support for people with dementia and their carers.

About the role

Our client involves dedicated members of staff giving one to one support, information and guidance to people with dementia or their carers and wider family or friends, to help people understand dementia, cope with day to day living with dementia and prepare for the future.

They are looking for well-motivated people with excellent communication and people skills to work as part of the team across Milton Keynes and surrounding area.

As a Dementia Support Worker you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support and guidance to people with dementia and their carers; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. The service is unique to each service user as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs.

You will offer support and guidance to your clients in a variety of ways, whether in the client's own home, at locations within the community, face to face, online using teams or zoom, by phone, letter or email. You will assist service users to access other services, providing signposting and referrals, to other group activities in the community. You may also be working with volunteers who are an essential part of their organisation and experience of working with and managing volunteers is a key part of the role.

About you

Our client is looking for individuals who possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) with an understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers. Your ability to assess client needs along with the understanding of the need for client confidentially is essential to providing a valuable and worthwhile service. To be successful in this role you will have excellent non-judgmental communication skills as well as strong organisational and time management skills in order to manage your caseload of clients effectively. Excellent communication skills are a must and have good IT skills being proficient in a range of IT applications such as Microsoft Office and a Client Records System. You will be organised and able to work independently, planning home visits and be able to manage volunteers. Your workload will be varied so they are looking for someone with the right mix of enthusiasm,
professionalism and flexibility who is able and willing to work in a variety of settings. You will be responsible for your own caseload, so your ability to manage your own time effectively will be essential. Are you someone who can work well as part of a team with a positive approach and are passionate about improving the quality of life for people living with dementia? Then take the first step and apply today.

Their employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. They are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. They also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with our client.

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Dementia Advisor, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, NFP, Not for Profit, Charity, etc.

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The International Network for Advancing Science and Policy (INASP) is a highly experienced capacity development organisation. Based in Oxford, UK, we work with a global network of partners to strengthen research and knowledge systems for development. We have over 29 years’ experience of working with universities, research institutes, national science academies, think tanks, civil society organisations, government agencies and parliaments, across Africa, Asia and Latin America.

The Role

The Programme Coordinator will play a key role in the programme team, to ensure the effective delivery of one or more INASP projects. This could include support and coordination of partnership relationships, budget monitoring, logistics, data collection and analysis, administrative support, reporting, MEL and communications for a designated funded project. 

Key Responsibilities include:

In close coordination with the relevant line or project manager/lead, the Programme Coordinator will: 

• Contribute to proposals for new work and reports for funders as required 

• Keep track of your funded time, ensuring that you proactively work towards achieving your funded time target 

• Support/coordinate partnerships and projects – this could include relationship management, budget monitoring, logistics, data collection and analysis, administration, report management, MEL and communications for one or more designated funded projects 

• Support a specific area of work – this could involve coordinating or facilitating training or other forms of capacity development; organising meetings/events of INASP partners or consortia; supporting the development of toolkits and/or online courses 

• Support the work of INASP to promote, develop and fundraise for new projects. 

• Provide administrative support to specific projects and more broadly on behalf of the organisation where required 

We are looking for candidates who are/have: 

• Knowledge and experience of project and financial management

• Familiar with monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) approaches and tools and have some experience of basic data collection and analysis 

• Comfortable working as part of a remote and distributed team and are able to work independently, with support and guidance from colleagues and managers 

• Able to prioritize work across projects, and to manage work on projects with different timelines 

• Can build effective relationships with partners and strong communication skills, particularly when working with colleagues and partners for whom English is a second language

• A demonstrable interest in international development, higher education, research and knowledge 

• A flexible and positive approach to change and a willingness to adapt to respond way to changing contexts and external demands 

Terms

Term: One-year fixed term

Location: Flexible with periodic travel to Oxford. Able to work from home providing a good internet connection.

Please note: you must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

How to apply:

Applications should be submitted via INASP's website.

You'll need to submit:

1. A full CV
2. A personal statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 outlining how you meet the essential and/or desirable criteria in the job description and what you would bring to the role
3. Details of your right to work in the UK: either a) UK/EEA/Swiss citizen (except Croatian nationals who require ARC documentation); or b) details of work permit /visa.

We will accept applications on a rolling basis, and interviews will be held virtually.

Dementia Support Worker

Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: £20,363 - £21,603 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Working Hours: 35 per week

Closing Date: 31 January 2022
Interview Date: To be confirmed (interviews will be conducted through Zoom or Teams)

Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is midnight on the closing date

Our client is a leading charity. They provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

They provide expert information, training, and support services to all those who need their help. And they are creating a more dementia-friendly society so people with the condition can live without fear and prejudice.

The role will be part of the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes Area Team, and The Dementia Support Service provides a highly responsive and individualised information, signposting, face to face and referral service to people affected by dementia. Our client works closely with other organisations to deliver Dementia Support for people with dementia and their carers.

About the role

They are looking for a well-motivated person with excellent communication and people skills to work as part of the team across Oxfordshire, North Oxfordshire and surrounding area delivering dementia support, helping to maintain independence for people affected by dementia, improving their sense of well-being, and putting people in more control of their lives. You will be managing referrals and maintaining a caseload, completing information assessments, up to date support plans and records for service users. You will also help deliver and support their services, therefore experience of working with groups is desirable. You will also be working with volunteers who are an essential part of their organisation and experience of working with and managing volunteers is a key part of the role. You will offer support and guidance to your clients in a variety of ways, whether in the client's own home, at locations in the community, face to face, by phone, online via Teams or Zoom, and letter or email. You will also assist service users to access other services, providing signposting and referrals.

About you

Our client is looking for an individual who possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) with an understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers. Your ability to assess client needs along with the understanding of the need for client confidentially is essential to providing a valuable and worthwhile service. To be successful in this role you will have excellent non-judgmental communication skills as well as strong organisational and time management skills in order to manage your caseload effectively. Excellent communication skills are a must and have good IT skills being proficient in a range of IT applications such as Microsoft Office and a Client Records System. You will be organised and able to work independently, planning home visits and be able to manage volunteers. Your workload will be varied so they are looking for someone with the right mix of enthusiasm, professionalism and flexibility who is able and willing to work in a variety of settings. You will be responsible for your own caseload, so your ability to manage your own time effectively will be essential. Someone with a positive approach to their work and who enjoys working as part of a team would be a good fit for this role. If you have a passion for supporting people affected by dementia and want to be involved, then they would love to hear from you.

Please note that due to current restrictions in relation to Covid-19 pandemic their dementia support workers are currently working from home. They offer support via telephone and online and are increasing face to face appointments and group services in the community. The post will become community based as restrictions are lifted.

Their employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. They are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. They also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with them.

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Dementia Advisor, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, NFP, Not for Profit, Charity, etc.

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This is an exciting time for fundraising and communication in the international development sector. The whole landscape of operational agencies and funders is changing fast. We are looking for an experienced and innovative Fundraising and Communications Coordinator to support and improve our existing fundraising and communication activities, and to help us to develop new ones fit for the new era. The Fundraising and Communication Coordinator will report to the Partnerships and Business Development Manager but will also work with the Executive Director and other staff across the organisation to deepen our knowledge of funders and investors, to identify and pursue opportunities, and to produce the communication materials necessary to support this and maintain INASPs visibility. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Maintaining and developing our Microsoft Dynamics CRM for funders, partners, associates, and opportunity pipeline, and Microsoft SharePoint knowledge base on funders, opportunities and proposals.

• Leading on opportunity prospecting: maintaining and developing the list of relevant funders and funding databases identifying those which might be worth pursuing and then supporting the development of proposals. 

• Supporting campaigns including sending mailings, managing and dealing with queries and triaging responses leading to new business, and engaging with supporters.

• Working with the programme team  to help develop and format specific communication products to support business development and fundraising activities.

• Working with the ED, Director of Programmes and other staff to help develop and format other organization-wide communication products e.g. general information pages on the website, external newsletters and the annual review and social media 

We are looking for candidates who have

• An undergraduate degree and significant experience supporting business development in small and medium sized organisations, in particular supporting fundraising from institutional funders and /or trusts and foundations 

• Experience of analysing funder strategic priorities and requirements, identifying potential funders for a range of possible programme areas and summarising for guidance purposes 

• Experience of supporting the production of proposals and supporting online donations and marketing campaigns 

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills and experience of maintaining and using a CRM system 

• Excellent communication skills particularly written presentation skills, writing for the web and social media 

• Strong inter-personal and influencing skills and ability to build good relationships and work with INASP colleagues and associates.

• A flexible and positive approach to change and a willingness to adapt to respond way to changing contexts and external demands 

• Demonstrable commitment to INASP’s values: In it together; Making change last; Every voice counts; Doing things right. 

Terms

Location: Flexible with periodic travel to Oxford. Able to work from home providing a good internet connection. 

How to apply: 

Applications should be submitted via INASP's website.

You will need to submit: 

1. A full CV 
2. A personal statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 outlining how you meet the essential and/or desirable criteria in the job description and what you would bring to the role 
3. Details of your right to work in the UK: either a) UK/EEA/Swiss citizen (except Croatian nationals who require ARC documentation); or b) details of work permit /visa. 

We will accept applications and interview on a rolling basis.

Response Organisation is the largest mental health charity in Oxfordshire that has expanded across the Thames Valley and most recently into Wiltshire.

Area Estate Officer - Oxford- £25,596 - £28,440 per annum

• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays? 

• Eligible for Blue Light card and other discounted shopping 

• Employee Assistance Programme with access to free counselling? 

• Cycle to Work Scheme?(after probation) 

• Enhanced family friendly leave

• Flexible and agile working opportunities (role dependent)? 

• Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave? 

• £500 refer a friend bonus scheme? 

• Optional health cash care plan 

• Wellbeing hub that includes discounts for gyms and sports activities 

• Thrive – mental wellbeing support app – approved by NHS 

• Free flu jabs 

Do you have the desire to help change lives and an interest in mental health?

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. We are looking for an Area Estate Officer to join the Housing team at Response. The Housing team focuses on all aspects of tenancy sustainment. You will work with our Service Delivery Directorate/colleagues to ensure delivery of excellent estate management where occupancy income is maximised, resident focused and within a defined patch of homes. 

To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website:

Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day. It is essential that you are organised, have specialised knowledge and experience in housing, estate management, housing law and experience of working with young people in supported tenancies. Experience within care or mental health settings is desirable, but not essential.Use of a car and a full driving licence is essential. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer.

Your duties will vary day to day and will have a mixture of planned and reactive work. Some core duties include:

• Meeting voids targets through our voids and lettings process.
• Regular estate and room inspections with residents and key stakeholders, noting and reporting health and safety hazards.
• Enforcing occupancy agreement conditions by managing anti-social behaviour, nuisance and harassment etc., including court action where relevant.
• Ensuring the accurate records are kept and maintained for reporting and legal purposes.

Above all, we are looking for people that share our values, as set out below, and who want to make a real difference to people’s lives:

Caring – Our clients are the heart and soul of all that we do, we provide person-centred care that enables them to live a life worth living. We believe that differences should be celebrated, and each client’s uniqueness enhances not only our community, but also the support we provide.

Safe – Honest and open relationships help to make all our clients feel safe, and we provide a safe place for recovery for as long as they may require.

Creative – Continuous learning from one another is key. When working with a client at their own pace there are many ways to get creative with how they are supported.

Aspirational – Recovery is focused on what a client can do, not what they can’t.

You will be required to work 37 hours per week 9-5 Monday-Thursday, 9-4 Friday– flexible working opportunities are available. Salaries vary depending on the role and experiences.

If this Area Estate Officer position sounds like the role for you then please click ‘Apply’ today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK.

Restore is an Oxfordshire-based mental health charity that that offers recovery groups, training and employment coaching.

Our values are firmly rooted in five critical characteristics:

• Recovery – Enabling people to recover from mental illness and manage their own mental health and wellbeing

• Support – Providing the opportunities to help ourselves and each other

• Hope – Offering a positive future where everyone can fulfill their potential

• Empowerment – Helping people to believe in themselves and what they can achieve

• Respect – Accepting without judging as each person is unique

We are now looking for additional Trustees to join our board. Are you passionate about mental health and keen to dedicate your skills to improve the lives of others? Read on…

What will you be doing?

Our trustees work effectively together to hold Restore “In Trust” for those who it is intended to benefit. Trustees play a critical role at Restore as they are the people who make sure the charity does what it says it will. 

There are five main things that trustees are responsible for:

• Ensuring that Restore has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focussed on achieving these

• Being responsible, with the other trustees, for the performance of Restore and its culture

• Ensuring that Restore complies with all legal and regulatory requirements

• Being guardians of Restore’s assets, taking due care over their security and proper application

• Ensuring that Restore’s governance is of the highest possible standard

What is the time commitment?

We are looking for people who can:

• Attend board meetings, one per quarter from 4:30pm, which rarely exceed two and a half hours. Attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) once per year.

• Join one of our sub-committees, linked to your skill set, in order to get a proper feel for what is going on.

• Get involved in other activities depending on your skills/interests/preferences. 

• Make visits to our recovery groups and head office teams to ensure we all stay close to the services we are providing

• Collaborate and correspond by email to discuss things and make decisions in between meetings.

• The meetings are currently hybrid, where you can attend in person or online. We are aware that people who are working full-time or have family/other responsibilities may not be able to travel to the meetings in person sometimes. It is not a requirement that trustees live in Oxfordshire but it would probably work better if you live no further afield than a neighbouring county. This position isn't 100% remote but there is plenty of flexibility.

Trustees are appointed for a three-year term at a time which can be extended twice, meaning a maximum of nine years. 

What specialist skills do we need? 

We are particularly keen to talk to people with the following specialist skills:

• Property development/surveying/large building project experience

• Clinical expertise in mental health 

• Public sector/health sector experience

• Research

• Legal

• Fundraising

What sort of people are you looking for?

There are no specific requirements – our current trustees are all very different. We have been a fairly diverse board over the years and are still looking for ways to improve. We recognise the need to be entirely representative of the community we serve in Oxfordshire and with this in mind, we’re keen for our board to reflect it. We are keen to hear from adult applicants of all ages, gender, ethnicity, sexuality and sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religion, neurodiversity and lived experiences. 

Like to know more or apply?

You can take a look at our website for more information. If you wish to apply, please click the 'apply with Charity Jobs' button to attach a CV and covering letter. 

It is important to note that pre-appointment declarations will be requested to ensure that candidates have not been disqualified by law from acting as a trustee.

We will consider all applications and respond to candidates promptly. 

 

Work Location: Witney (our policy is a minimum of 40% of hours in the office, with the remainder remote working)

Who we are

Open Doors is a Christian charity that is looking to recruit active, practising Christians to help meet the growing needs of the persecuted church worldwide. Hostility, violence and abuse of Christians around the globe is on the increase. Open Doors works in over 50 countries to ensure that those facing such persecution are not forgotten, but can stand strong to serve their communities and give life.

Job summary

Provide comprehensive, confidential and professional assistance to the Strategic Relations Director and for the SR Directorate. This requires a highly organised approach with excellent administration and a proactive attitude to deliver a range of projects in a timely manner in support of the director and the directorate needs.

About the team

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Relations, you will also form close working relationships with the other EAs, and the Leadership Team.

Hours

37.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities and requirements

Assist the Director of SR with:

• Communication management including: coordination and prioritisation of email correspondence, proactive initiative in responding to actions identified in emails and filing management of correspondence enabling efficient recall of important information.

• Schedule management and maintenance including internal and external appointments and travel logistics and arrangements to ensure effective use of the Directors time. This includes diary management and facilitating work-life balance needs e.g. toil and annual leave recording

• Personal data management with expenses processing and coding, CRM database updates for meetings and key relationships management.

• Preparation for meetings including background documents and information, agendas, minutes, PowerPoint presentations, reports and spreadsheets to ensure purpose and productivity in all meetings

• Relationship management of external strategic relationships through a sensitive and appropriate approach to all forms of communication with external parties in consultation with Director

• Support the functioning of the SR Directorate through managing logistics and schedules for meetings, SR Forums and coordination of SR team devotions

• Project Managing a variety of end to end projects that add to the effectiveness, efficiency and performance of SR activity.

• Support the recognition and reward approach for the Directorate through coordination of celebration events, team socials, day events and recognition gifts

• Assist the Director in additional administrative responsibilities relating to leadership within Open Doors including liaising across departments in organisation wide areas of responsibility

• Ensure security and confidentiality of data

• Organise and maintain an efficient filing system of documents and correspondence

• Any other duties that may reasonably be required in the role

The above job description is a guide to the work the job holder may be required to undertake but does not form part of the contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. 

Applying your Christian faith to this role

Because of the essential Christian context in which the role will be performed, the role is subject to an occupational requirement under the Equality Act that the post-holder be a practising Christian. Each working day will involve collective prayer and worship, together with shared reflections on the work of Jesus Christ. All members of staff at Open Doors are expected to actively participate in this shared time and members of staff take it in turns to lead the act of collective worship.

There will be many ways you will be able to apply your Christian faith and the outworking of your faith to the context of Open Doors. The list below gives some of the expectations of this role but is not exhaustive or intended to limit you:

• Contributing to and leading daily devotions (this can be for the whole team or just smaller, departmental groups)
• Participating in retreats, days of prayer and fasting etc.
• Committing to private prayer for the work associated with this role, your direct reports and closest colleagues
• Working in such a way so as to reflect biblical principles of leadership and service
• Applying biblical principles of godly stewardship to operational responsibilities
• To be open and obedient to God’s voice and direction in relation to any strategic matter and to always seek His will above all else

Limits of Authority

To operate within the ethos and aims of Open Doors, adhering to budget parameters and the Open Doors’ confidentiality agreement.

Who you are

You will demonstrate the following essential criteria for this role:

Culture

• committed Christian who is completely in sympathy with the calling, mission and Core Values of Open Doors
• chemistry with Open Doors Staff

Competency

• English language to A-level standard or equivalent
• Advanced IT including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint skills, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint document management
• Excellent planning, organisational, workflow and time management skills
• Information gathering and monitoring skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and follow through on issues in a timely manner
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to form good working relationships
• A commitment to producing high quality, timely and accurate materials
• Excellent literacy and numberacy skills, with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to anticipate needs

Character

• able to work effectively under pressure
• demonstrates a high level of committment
• a positive and professional approach both internally and externally
• willingness to learn and develop new skills

In addition, it would be beneficial for you to demonstrate the following:

• experience of scheduling travel arrangements for management
• knowledge or experience of the persecuted church
• broad knowledge of international and Christian issues
• spiritual maturity
• ability to be creative and innovative
• experience of working as a PA or EA at senior manager/director level is desirable
• experience of calendar management and the coordination of complex meetings
• confidence in drafting reports and proposals, working with figures as well as words with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism

Enhanced disclosure information may be requested from the DBS in the event of a successful application.

Background

Global Canopy (GC) is a data-driven not for profit that targets the market forces destroying nature. We do this by improving transparency and accountability. We provide innovative open-access data, clear metrics, and actionable insights to leading companies, financial institutions, governments and campaigning organisations worldwide. Global Canopy is moving through a period of organisational growth and development and has identified a need to focus greater attention on the human rights aspects of our work. We are therefore looking to assess our current strengths and weaknesses in this area and develop a strategic and more coordinated human rights approach to working on nature and biodiversity loss. We are looking for a consultant who can support this internal strategy process and provide guidance and recommendations on the best steps forward.

Purpose 

A short-term consultancy to undertake work alongside Global Canopy teams to assess and reflect on the best entry-points to build out our human rights approach, in light of our current activities, partners and funding. The work will also bring in an analysis of the sector more widely in order to assess the landscape and where Global Canopy can add the greatest value without duplicating existing efforts. These reflections and assessments will help to build and guide the development of a roadmap and set of recommendations to integrate this approach across GC’s programmatic work. The roadmap and recommendations will be the final product of the consultancy. Global Canopy aims to use this output to guide the strengthening and development of the human rights aspects of our work. It will help us to join the dots where relevant work is already underway, and ensure we take a strategic approach in this vital area as we grow.

Specific Tasks

1. Work with GC teams to map out and identify entry points in our current work with a focus on the two key organisational strengths: 

• Building bridges (entry points to financial institutions, companies, government, etc)

• Data (how to extend existing platforms to better include data and metrics pertaining to human rights abuses and other important social impact indicators). 

1. Undertake an analysis, both internal and external, to identify relevant risks and opportunities. 

2. Undertake an external landscape assessment to assess where GC can add value, develop partnerships and collaborations, while avoiding duplication of efforts. 

3. Analyse the data collected and develop a document outlining key findings, proposed actions and recommendations.

4. Share key findings with GC teams, receive and incorporate feedback into the document. 

Note: The above mentioned tasks are intended as a guide and may be modified following discussion with the selected consultant. 

Expected Outcomes 

1. A document that includes a proposed roadmap and set of recommendations to support the ongoing development of our human rights approach and strategy. The approach proposed will complement (and later be integrated within) Global Canopy’s existing overarching organisational strategy.

2. Global Canopy teams have participated and contributed to the development of inputs for the roadmap and are onboard with the recommendations.

Lines of communication 

The consultant will work closely with Chantelle Murtagh (Project Manager), Cristina Fontes who leads on related work in Brazil and Latin America, and the Global Canopy leadership team, including Niki Mardas (Executive Director), who is the project sponsor. 

Location 

The consultancy is remote but some time in the Oxford office for workshops, meetings and interviews is expected (exact details to be agreed with the consultant, subject to Covid-19 restrictions). 

Timeline 

Number of days to be specified and detailed as part of the proposal. Some flexibility on dates, ideally to start in February and to end no later than 30 April 2022. 

A suggested activity timeline is attached in the full descripton.

Qualifications and experience 

• Minimum 5 years experience of working in the human rights sector. 

• Strong working knowledge on indigenous rights, land rights, workers rights, climate change and tropical forest contexts.

• Proven track record in successfully leading the design, execution and/or management of projects or strategies on human rights in the context of complex institutional and programmatic structures. 

• Strong programme design skills, including capacity to prepare logical, coherent, and consistent technical documents, such as a work plan, results framework, and theory of change.

• Experience of facilitating workshops and programme planning sessions.

• Strong networks with organisations and experts in this field.

• Ability to work with diverse teams, to engage effectively and to motivate participation. 

• Experience of conducting desk-based research and in-person data collection through interviews, group discussions or other methods.

• Proven track record in running similar short-term and intensive projects.

• Willingness and ability to travel to Oxford to conduct assessments and workshops.

• Excellent English speaking/writing skills required

Please send your application to Chantelle by 9am GMT on 24th January 2022. Early applications are encouraged - we may close applications early if suitable candidates are identified. If you have any questions, please contact Chantelle.

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