Advocacy Officer

London with remote working

The Advocacy Officer is a new role within our Policy and Campaigns Directorate. We are looking for someone who can communicate fluently in British Sign Language and has excellent written English. You’ll have the opportunity to work across the disciplines within the Directorate, supporting social research, policy, public affairs and campaigns. This is a role for someone with a pro-active mind-set and a desire to develop their knowledge and skills across a number of different functions. 

Are you passionate about social change and improving society with and for people with disabilities? Are you excited by the prospect of putting people who are deaf or have hearing loss at the centre of your work? Can you help us harness the voice of the 12 million people with hearing loss to eradicate barriers? Would you be excited to work in a changing environment with a test-and-learn culture? Then this could be the role for you.

If that sounds like something you’d like to be part of, we’d love to hear from you.

In return, we’ll invest in you. Focusing on developing your talent with an emphasis on the skills that excite you. We’ll help you turn your ideas into reality and encourage you to try new things as we work to remove the barriers that people who are deaf or have hearing loss face.

Communication is a basic human need. Yet most of us know someone who struggles to communicate through hearing loss. It can cause substantial harm to friendships, family relationships, confidence, employability, mental health and life chances.

Action on Hearing Loss (formerly the RNID) is the UK’s largest charity for the 11 million people in the UK who confront deafness, tinnitus and hearing loss every day. Established in 1911, we help people to take control of their lives and live the life they choose, removing the barriers standing in their way. We give people support and care, develop technology and treatments, and campaign for equality. 

We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.

We are looking for someone who has experience of creating, planning and delivering projects. You would be working on campaigns and engagement activities such as National Vegetarian Week, Food Boxes to Food Banks and the UK Food Plan. 

We are looking for someone who is creative and enthusiastic and likes to get things done!  You will need to have good organisational skills, be able to manage a busy workload and work across several teams. You will be able to put together projects that will inspire and motivate people to get involved, delivering measurable impacts. 

Our physical offices are closed at the moment because of COVID-19 so the position currently involves working from home. When the office re-opens the role will be based in our headquarters which is located within close proximity to Altrincham.

To apply for this post please send a letter detailing how you meet each of the criteria set out in the person specification along with your CV.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 18th November 2020 at 9 am.

You must be available for the first round of virtual interviews on Tuesday 24 November 2020 and in-person interviews at our offices on Thursday 26 November, when you will be asked to give a presentation.

The Vegetarian Society aims to be a positive employer. We operate a 35-hour week, flexible working-time scheme and stakeholder pension.

If you have any queries regarding the post, please call the Vegetarian Society and ask for Lynne

No agencies please

We are looking for an energetic and dynamic individual with excellent communication and campaigning skills who will be comfortable working both with communities and decision-makers to build a public culture of economics in the UK. We would like to appoint someone with experience of living as part of a community far from power to improve Economy’s ability to work effectively with similar communities across the UK. 

You don’t need a background in economics to apply. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience of living as part of a community far from power, especially those who identify as people of colour or BAME.

If the role sounds interesting to you, but you are not sure that you have all the skills that we are looking for, please do apply. We know that each candidate will bring their own unique mix of skills and experiences and we are open to supporting learning on the job.If you’d like to talk to us about your suitability for the role, please contact Joe on the details in the job application pack. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Overall responsibility for development and implementation of Economy’s campaigns and communications
• Develop and deliver Economy’s digital communications and social media strategy to grow awareness, reach and engagement of our activities
• Build relationships across local and national media organisations to increase reach of Economy’s work
• Lead on Economy’s work engaging and influencing the media, economic institutions, experts and decision-makers
• Line manage relevant staff

Key skills and experience required include:

• Experience of living as part of a community that is far from power or otherwise marginalised, due to aspects of identity such as race or socio-economic factors
• Track record of planning, delivering and evaluating communications campaigns that have successfully brought about change in policy and practice
• Understanding of decision-making processes in the UK political system (local and national) and political advocacy
• Knowledge of how a user-led approach to product or campaign design can be applied to support lasting behavioural change
• Understanding of what motivates people to get involved in activism or efforts to achieve social change
• Experience of consulting and collaborating with external organisations and frontline staff to set clear objectives and design a campaign to deliver on these goals
• Experience of creating high quality, creative digital content for a variety of media and digital platforms

For more information about the job and how to apply, please download the application pack on our website by clicking on 'Apply on website'.

Deadline for applications: 23.59pm on Sunday 1 November

Are you hungry to see change?  Do you long for a fair and sustainable world? Do you want the church to lead the way? Then we're looking for you to join us. 

The Advocacy Team at Tearfund has a dream in which we tackle the three defining issues of our time - ending extreme poverty, living within the earth's limits and tackling inequality.  We walk alongside grassroots movements around the globe, inspiring and equipping them to drive change, and joining them up with our research, media and campaigning work.  We're looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team. 

We're looking for someone with a passion for justice and environmental sustainability, who has experience in office administration. You'll provide vital administrative and operational support to the Advocacy Team to ensure that office systems and processes run efficiently.  You'll be highly organised, taking initiative, identifying tasks that need to be done, planning ahead and prioritising a busy workload.

You'll enjoy working in a team, taking part in discussions about campaigns and policy.  You'll also have some experience of campaigning on social justice issues, in your community or church for example, or research skills on economic, social justice or environmental issues. 

You'll be someone who is eager to be flexible to take responsibility for a variety of projects, writing materials, supporting local campaigning activists, and helping us to build a movement for change.

This is a 6 week temporary post with possible extension, for 3 days a week. All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.

Salary: £25,650 (full time), £15,390 (part time)

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.

Position Summary

Reporting to the National Advocacy Manager, the National Advocacy Officer supports national, sub-national and local advocacy across Malala Fund’s programme countries in line with national advocacy strategies. They support grantees and other partners to identify and implement advocacy activities through technical advice, project management support and the development of research and knowledge products. They also provide support to the Programmes department to administer advocacy-focused grants and collect impact data.

I. Responsibilities and Tasks

Strategy Implementation

• Working with the National Advocacy Manager, identify and provide support as necessary to grantees, In-Country Representatives (ICRs) and other strategic advocacy partners to ensure effective delivery of national advocacy strategies and documentation of impact and learning.
• Work with Malala Fund’s In-Country Representatives and Communications colleagues to develop and oversee delivery of Malala Fund-led national advocacy campaigns.

Programme and Grant Support

• Provide advocacy technical support to enhance the effectiveness of Malala Fund’s advocacy-focused programmes.
• Perform grant administration duties for advocacy grants. This will include but not be limited to: grantee identification; working with potential grantees on proposal development; supporting the application of Malala Fund’s monitoring and evaluation framework by grantees.
• Working with the National Advocacy Manager, support the applied learning needs of grantees as part of a comprehensive programme of support for strategic advocacy.

Research, Policy and Writing Support

• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of education issues in programme countries.
• Write advocacy briefs and talking points as necessary.
• Support the development of research and knowledge products to enhance national advocacy impact.

General

• Support the wider advocacy objectives of Malala Fund, contributing to organisational-wide projects and priorities as relevant or required. Represent Malala Fund in external forums as needed.
• Oversee the work of consultants and outside contractors as necessary.

Organisational Culture

• Uphold the Values of Malala Fund.
• Actively contribute to making Malala Fund a diverse and equitable workplace through inclusive practice and openness to different perspectives, cultures and ideas.
• Maintain behaviour and conduct which uphold the highest standards for safeguarding, professionally and personally.
• Act as a role model for a ‘learning organisation’ culture by seeking insight and using problems as opportunities to learn.

II. Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential:

• Demonstrable knowledge and expertise in issues relating to the empowerment of women and girls, girls’ education or other social justice issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable:

• Able to apply monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks for advocacy.
• Up to date knowledge of policy debates surrounding girls’ education.
• Working knowledge of any language(s) relevant to Malala Fund’s work.

Experience

Essential:

• 2-3 years’ experience of contributing to policy change by planning, managing and implementing advocacy programmes in a developing country context.
• Experience living and working in the global south, preferably in at least in one where Malala Fund implements its programmes.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting networks of advocates to promote change.

Behaviours

Essential:

• Strong commitment to gender equality, racial justice and other social justice issues.
• Strong commitment to the Malala Fund’s mission to empower girls through education.
• Strong commitment to professional development and continued learning within advocacy and campaigns.
• Excellent team player with ability to work independently and in collaboration with colleagues at all levels across departments and external stakeholders.
• Flexibility to operate in a wide range of cultural and institutional contexts.
• Takes initiative and able to work effectively under pressure.

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply.

About the role

This post is vital in developing our on and offline campaigning activities both locally and across England. 

The postholder will use creative ways to inspire widespread involvement in our campaigning activities to improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s and their carers, friends and families.

What you'll do

• Work closely with volunteers and people with Parkinson’s to develop inspiring campaigns and activities that get their issues in front of decision makers.

• Lead the local campaigns team to deliver activities that deliver change for people with Parkinson’s, their carers, friends and families.

• Manage our Campaigns Network database and use insights and metrics to improve our e-campaigning and monitor and evaluate our campaigns.

• Recruit and support volunteers to get involved in our campaigning activities.

• Monitor and evaluate campaigning activities and communicate these across the organisation.

• Produce inspiring communications materials about our campaigns and promote our campaigns in the media.

What you'll bring

• Experience of delivering successful campaigns for change 

• Experience of managing email campaigns including maintaining supporter data, monitoring activity rates, developing user journeys and reactivation plans.

• Experience of managing, motivating and training a team of geographically dispersed staff and volunteers.

• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills and the ability to forge positive working relationships and build successful networks and partnerships.

• Project management and ability to prioritise own workload.

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we're unlikely to be fully reopening our London office during 2020. Therefore, the role will involve a mixture of office and home working until we’ve re-opened our London office. We will continue to review the situation inline with government guidelines.

What's it like to work for us?

We aim to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson's - and you could help us achieve this.

We offer a variety of paid job roles and volunteer opportunities both at our UK office in London and across the UK

Join us as an Outreach Campaigner and enjoy this opportunity to put all your volunteer management and campaign delivery skills to the test - empowering our active network of volunteers to deliver innovative, winning campaigns and delivering inspirational campaign and public outreach projects.

Greenpeace is an international non-profit global campaigning organisation. Our independence and global reach enable us to stand for positive change through action in order to defend nature and promote peace. We investigate and expose global environmental problems, confront those in positions of power and present alternative solutions.

You’ll help manage, develop and support Greenpeace’s Local Group Network and its 3,500+ volunteers across the UK, maximising campaign and public outreach potential. This will include maintaining a high level of communication with the network and its coordinators via digital media, email, phone and face-to-face, as well as delivering a range of training, inductions and events to ensure accurate, effective and imaginative campaigning.

It will be another feature of your role to participate in campaign project teams to ensure Greenpeace’s local volunteer tactics network provides effective and creative campaign impact and raises public awareness. You’ll also support the output of outreach projects, in order to drive Local Group growth and health and to raise awareness of our mission through activities like fundraising events and volunteer recruitment initiatives.

For the full job description and person specification, please see the applicant information pack.

Requirements

You'll have

• Significant experience of coordinating, inspiring and supporting volunteers to win campaigns, with a solid grasp of both campaign strategy and tactics.
• Experience of delivering events and training, including speaking in public.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with a good knowledge of digital campaigning, a preference for team working and the ability to build and maintain strong, trusting relationships.
• A passion for developing volunteers, a deep interest in the work we do and a real desire to affect change.

You’ll get the opportunity to continue to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff. We offer great benefits such as a generous pension scheme, subsidised lunches, free yoga and a wealth of well-being resources, just to name a few. Take a look at our Work for Greenpeace pages to find out more about what it’s like to work for us and why you should apply.

Our commitment to diversity: We are committed to tackling systemic inequalities by being proactive in creating opportunities for people from under-represented groups. We particularly welcome applications from anyone who is from a BAME background along with applications from anyone who considers themselves to have a disability.

If you have a strong understanding of the impact of the violence, racial inequity and systemic injustice on marginalised communities and are passionate about empowering those most affected to create a change, then we can’t wait to hear from you!

ABOUT US

The 4Front Project is a member-led youth organisation empowering young people and communities to fight for justice, peace and freedom. The organisation was established in 2012 to provide a platform for those who have been impacted by violence to create change. We support members with experiences of violence and the criminal justice system to create change in their own lives, communities and society.

Over the last eight years, we have pioneered an approach that empowers those most directly harmed by violence and the criminal justice system to be at the forefront of a grassroots movement for change. Our holistic model has been designed specifically to support young people aged 13 - 25 with complex needs as a result of multiple systemic disadvantages and disproportionate exposure to serious violence. By advocating for a holistic approach to build peace, we are transforming the way in which society understands how to support young people who have been affected by violence and shaping the agenda around how to tackle the systemic causes of it. 

We acknowledge the impact of racism and discrimination on our members and actively work to dismantle these systems, whilst supporting members to recognise their strengths and identify systemic barriers to their progress. In this way, we support 4Front members to make changes in their own lives, whilst exploring the inequity they’ve experienced and amplifying their voices to create systemic change. Becoming a member means joining a powerful youth-led movement for change that is transforming the way peace and justice are understood by centring healing, rather than punishment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a formidable Campaigns Coordinator to develop our transformative campaigning work and support young change makers to take the lead. You care deeply about revolutionising society and are personally invested in fighting for justice and equity. You can hold emotion and know how to create safe spaces for people to explore their experiences and build their sense of identity. You have experience working on campaigns that transform policy. You are well networked, already a part of groups that are tackling social justice issues and keen to actively research and network with other organisations that will become our partners and allies. You understand the power of effective communication to change minds and have interesting and unique ideas about how to get a message across. You have worked or volunteered as a mentor and you’re dedicated to tackling social justice issues. You are comfortable with conflict and have experience of managing difficult conversations to successful resolutions. You see courage in vulnerability and believe in building the resilience of young people. Most importantly, you are committed to peace and you fundamentally believe in the potential to change, both at an individual and societal level. You will be a visionary leader, seeing your work at The 4Front Project as a crucial part of your identity and purpose in life. You will be committed to upholding our vision, mission, principles and values at all times. You will be bold, actively contributing to a workplace culture that centres justice, healing, change and hope. You will play a fundamental role in supporting The 4Front Project to change society for the better.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

COORDINATE OUR CAMPAIGNS

• Develop and deliver unique campaigns that support our mission and drive significant change in policy or opinion
• Identify new campaign opportunities and develop ambitious campaign strategies in collaboration with 4Front Members
• Develop full campaign plans with clear objectives and milestones to ensure that we can evaluate the success of all campaigning activities
• Support guide and empower our Youth Activism Coordinators and other members to develop and lead public-facing campaigns and activism projects that ensure their voices are amplified and platformed
• Facilitate weekly campaign meetings to enable members to learn, develop, grow and lead our campaigns
• Protecting vulnerable campaign members and accommodate their mental health, learning difficulties, disabilities, and other needs by creating a safe and supportive environment where they  feel accepted and welcomed
• Ensure our campaigning work represents the concerns of people affected by violence and the criminal justice system from across the UK
• Develop creative strategies to raise awareness of our campaigns, engage a range of people in our campaigning activity and grow our campaign supporter base
• Connect with national and international partners in order to collaborate on campaigns
• Coordinate direct actions across the country in collaboration with members and partners
• Develop campaign messages and write campaign materials (for online and print), briefings, comment pieces, op-eds and features for the mainstream media
• Maintain appropriate records using our database system and other monitoring systems when required,  incorporating regular assessment, supervision and review

LEAD OUR COMMUNICATIONS

• Develop and implement a new communications strategy which effectively captures and promotes all aspects of our work and advances our mission, values and overall strategic objectives to grow our reach and influence among key audiences
• Develop a shared understanding across the organisation of our key audiences and messages, and how communications can drive positive change 
• Lead our efforts to become better story-tellers and set out a vision and path to pursue our narrative-shifting goals.
• Identifying effective ways to illustrate the value and impact of our work and maximise our impact by presenting and disseminating our work in an accessible manner across various channels, including social media.
• Create and review metrics and indicators to assess progress on the communications strategy, and gather relevant data for this purpose, drawing on best practices
• Produce a wide range of communications materials and other outputs, including news blasts, reports, briefings, factsheets, blog posts, periodic bulletins, press releases, annual reports, OpEds, video and other audiovisual materials
• Maintaining content on our website, including writing, editing and content management; enhancing its design and accessibility
• Generate engaging social media content to grow our audience through our existing platforms (Twitter, Instagram and Facebook), as well as developing a presence on new platforms
• Proactively seek opportunities to bring our perspective and voice to public conversations on injustice and inequality, maintaining and expanding contacts with relevant media
• Managing relationships with web developers, designers,videographers, photographers and other communications-related service providers
• Work in collaboration with service teams to ensure that communications work (print and digital) is effectively built into project plans and is adequately resourced
• Edit and coordinate the production and dissemination of our research and advocacy publications ensuring these adhere to house style and quality standards, as well as promoting distinctive and consistent visual branding
• Develop proactive and reactive responses to the media and lead on the development of a media interaction strategy
• Provide advice to the team to ensure that the tone of voice is met throughout the organisation’s communications

You will also provide cover on occasion and undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested of you outside of this role description.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

• First-hand experiences of the issues we address through our work
• Experience of campaigning, activism and social action work
• An understanding of social justice issues, systemic inequality and injustice, including the impact of the criminal justice system on marginalised communities
• Experience supporting and coordinating groups of people
• Proven experience of developing unique and effective communications in a range of formats
• Excellent teamwork skills and experience of supporting and motivating others
• Experience of working to targets, budgets, and deadlines
• Experience of working robustly within challenging and unpredictable environments as well as effectively managing change

DESIRABLE

• Experience of working in an organisation which promotes the rights of vulnerable communities with multiple disadvantages
• Experience supporting young people that have experienced injustice, inequality and other disadvantage
• Experience building and maintaining excellent relationships partnerships with community organisations and campaign groups
• Project management experience
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection frameworks
• Experience of using CRM effectively
• A valid driving license and a car

HOW TO APPLY

THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS THURSDAY 8TH OCTOBER 2020 AT 12.00PM

We would like this position to start as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so we encourage early applications. 

To apply for this position, please send:

1. A comprehensive and relevant CV

2. A supporting statement addressing the person specification 

3. And either:

• An essay answering the questions below (no longer than 750 words for each question). 

• A video of you addressing the questions below (no longer than 8 minutes in total).

1) What do the words ‘justice’, ‘peace’ and ‘freedom’ mean to you and how have these concepts impacted your view of the world? 

2) What are your top three priorities for building equity in our society and how would you go about it?

3) What does empowerment mean to you and how do you feel it can be incorporated as a principle in your work?

This will be reviewed by 4Front Members, Staff and Trustees.

There is a 3-stage selection process:

1.  An initial video interview (30 mins)

2. An interactive in person interview with 4Front Members and Staff (including a preparation task)

3. A final round interview with the Board of Trustees.

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against candidates who may have previous convictions. We will also make reasonable adjustments for employees that may have access requirements.

Please ensure you quote the job reference number in the subject line of your email.

Our ocean is in poor health and we need urgent action to change this. We want this to be top of the public and political agenda and need an exceptional Head of Communications and Campaigns to make this happen.

You will be a brilliant team leader, a great strategist and have a flair for creative ideas. With strong experience in leading and prioritising organisational communications activities and a track record of planning and developing campaigns with impact – notably working with the media and digitally for effective behaviour and policy change. 

We want the ocean to be front and centre on everyone’s minds and need to raise our brand profile to ensure our voice is heard. If you think you can make this happen, please share your CV and covering letter with us by 1 November 2020

Download the information pack for the full job description and more about what works well for applications. 

Do include a cover letter with your CV which tells us why you would like to work with us, and how you meet the role and person specification.  We value this element of the application, so it's worth you taking the time to include it. 

Please make sure your CV and cover letter are in an editable format – so no PDF or Pages formats.

Everyone can expect to be treated with consideration and respect and MCS is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all.  Good working relationships release the full potential, creativity and productivity of each individual, in an atmosphere where everyone can learn and work without prejudice, discrimination, harassment or violence. 

MCS is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community, particularly those that are under-represented in environmental and charity sectors.

Eligibility to work in the UK is required. 

Registered Charity No: 1004005 (England & Wales) SC037480 (Scotland) 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small but dynamic team which is committed to human rights and campaigning for a free Tibet.

Job title: Executive Assistant (EA)
Working hours: 2½ days per week (17.5 hours)
Starting salary: £19,000 pro rata (£9,500)
Location: Our office is located in central Brixton. We are largely working from home due to Covid-19. Due to the responsibilities of this post, the post holder would be required to be in the office one day a week.

About the role

This is a central role which requires someone who is confident, motivated, flexible and well-organised, with a problem-solving approach and the ability to multi-task.

You will be responsible for general administration, ensuring the smooth running of the office and assisting with events and supporter communications. You will support the Chief Executive of Free Tibet (who is also Chief Executive of our research partner, Tibet Watch), as well as the Free Tibet Board and the Tibet Watch Board of Trustees.

As part of the Free Tibet team you will have opportunities to participate in protests, campaign actions, Tibetan cultural events and outreach events.

Benefits
Additional benefits include flexible working hours, training and development opportunities, pension scheme, interest free season ticket loans and a generous annual leave allowance (25 days pro rata plus public holidays and additional time off between Christmas and New Year).

How to apply

To apply for this role, please use the application form on our website (no CVs please). Completed applications must be received by 10:00 am on Monday October 26th. Interviews will take place on Tuesday November 3rd via video call.

A job description with more details of the role, including a person specification, can be downloaded from the supporting documents below.

Free Tibet
Free Tibet is one of the world’s leading Tibet campaign organisations. Our vision is a free Tibet in which Tibetans are able to determine their own future and the human rights of all are respected. We campaign for an end to China's occupation of Tibet and for international recognition of Tibetans' right to freedom. We mobilise active support for the Tibetan cause, champion human rights and challenge those whose actions help sustain the occupation.

Position Objective:

To contribute to the execution of PETA's and its international affiliates' (PETA France, PETA Netherlands, PETA India, PETA Australia and PETA Asia) online fundraising programs by assisting in the production of online fundraising campaigns and data management.  

Term of Employment:

Full-time

Reports To:

International New Media Fundraising Manager

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist with PETA's and its affiliates' online fundraising campaigns, including data selects, data quality checking, e-mail sends, donation tracking and reporting
• Assist with the statistical analysis of online fundraising campaigns
• Review online donation transaction data files and ensure they are entered to relevant databases in a timely manner
• Maintain online fundraising appeal archive and ensure that materials are organised and stored efficiently
• Assist in building online advocacy campaigns for PETA and its affiliates
• Ensure the operation of the fundraising and data-collection elements of PETA's and its affiliates' websites
• In liaison with the supporter services administrator, assist in maintaining and updating supporter records and subscriptions in fundraising databases
• As directed, work with the PETA Foundation US' IT Department and database-management vendors to ensure that all data collected online is managed and maintained properly
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• Experience with CRM, ideally Raisers Edge or other fundraising database
• Experience with Excel and good numerical skills
• Ability to handle numerous projects simultaneously
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
• Commitment to the objectives of the organisation

Job Title: Community Organiser: West London
Salary: £31,044 PA plus £3,000 PA London Weighting
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (including some unsociable hours)
Inclusion: Black and minority ethnic candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Open to flexible working proposals too.
Contract: 12 months (with the hope of extension)
Based: West London

Citizens UK organises communities to act together for power, social justice and the common good. We are the home of broad-based community organising in the UK, with 12 diverse civil society alliances across England and Wales. We build powerful alliances that develop the leadership capacity of our members so they can hold politicians and other decision-makers to account on the issues that matter to them. Our work has led to the creation of many local, regional and national campaigns and social change projects incl.: Living Wage Foundation, Sponsor Refugees and Parents and Communities Together. We’ve achieved positive change for hundreds of thousands of people through positive interventions on wages for low paid workers, refugee resettlement and social support for new parents. 

This is an inspiring and challenging role for a person who is committed to building the capacity of ordinary people to win change and ambitious for themselves and those they are seeking to develop.

This role is focussed on building relationships with member organisations and developing leaders who want to drive change in their institution and win justice beyond it. You will be focussed on supporting the growth and deepening of the Hounslow and Ealing Citizens alliances, working to support dynamic volunteer leadership teams from member organisations. In addition, you will support the development of the ‘Just Transition London’ campaign aimed at ensuring London to become a net zero carbon city and ensure the benefits of new environmental policy flow to low income communities. This will be through local listening and supporting our London-wide Just Transition Team. Lastly, your role will be to develop a group of women leaders, from our membership, to participate in a community organising training and mentoring program as part of the ‘Women’s Leadership Project’. 

Purpose
A Community Organiser is responsible for the day-to-day development or maintenance of a Citizens alliance or small chapter. Supported by a more experienced Organiser, they have considerable independence and responsibility for external political and media relationships. They take responsibility for financial issues and staff training; and may oversee a budget or manage a colleague. A Community Organiser is a practitioner of the craft of broad-based community organising methodology, and focuses on the building of relational power, the recruitment and retention of dues-paying institutions, the development of leaders, the strengthening of member institutions, leader-led public actions, and the winning of systemic change. This is a challenging and inspiring role for a person who is ambitious for themselves and those they are seeking to develop.

Key Tasks
• Build the Hounslow Citizens alliance from 6 to 10 members with the support and investment of a senior organiser, supporting them to create campaigns that involve multiple members (40%).
• Build the Ealing Citizens alliance from 8 to 10 members, supporting the strengthening of relationships within member organisations and local mini campaigns around issues like affordable housing and mental health (30%).
• Support the deepening of ‘Just Transition London’ campaign, as part of London Citizens’ Mayoral Election Assembly, to enable London to become a net zero carbon city and ensure the benefits of new environmental policy flow to low income communities. This will be primarily through listening and supporting West London Citizens members to participate in a local climate action – for example, tackling polluting buses along specific routes or encouraging member organisations to switch to green energy. There is also scope to potentially be involved in building the Just Transition London strategy, recruiting partners and creating actions to widen the support of business and key civil society organisations across London.
• Support the ‘Women’s Leadership Project’ to use community organising methods to develop women across West London member organisations through a training and mentoring program.

For more information on the application process please click on 'Apply' now. 

Citizens UK is committed to being an inclusive employer. We value a diverse workforce and encourage those with an interest in this role to apply, regardless of whether they meet all the required criteria. We invest in our employees and support them to develop the skills and knowledge required to deliver their role. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates to represent the communities we work in. 

Job Title: Associate Community Organiser: Greenwich and Housing
Salary: £24,350pa + £3,000 London weighting pro rata (£9,740 PA + £1,200 London Weighting PA, FTE 0.4)
Hours: 15h pw over 2 days (some unsociable hours)
Contract: 12 months
Based: South London
Inclusion: Black and minority ethnic candidates
are strongly encouraged to apply.

Citizens UK organises communities to act together for power, social justice and the common good. We are the home of broad-based community organising in the UK, with 11 diverse civil society alliances across England and Wales. We build powerful alliances that develop the leadership capacity of our members so they can hold politicians and other decision-makers to account on the issues that matter to them. Citizens UK also creates systemic change through projects such as the Living Wage Foundation and Sponsor Refugees.

Purpose
An Associate Community Organiser is responsible for the day-to-day development or maintenance of a Citizens alliance or small chapter. Supported for 3 days a month by a more experienced Organiser, they have considerable independence and responsibility for external political and media relationships. An Associate Community Organiser is a practitioner of the craft of broad-based community organising methodology, and focuses on the building of relational power, the recruitment and retention of dues-paying institutions, the development of leaders, the strengthening of member institutions, leader-led public actions, and the winning of systemic change.

For more information on the application process please click on 'Apply' now. 

Citizens UK is committed to being an inclusive employer. We value a diverse workforce and encourage those with an interest in this role to apply, regardless of whether they meet all the required criteria. We invest in our employees and will support you to develop the skills and knowledge required to deliver the role. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and there are opportunities for flexible working arrangements.

Women for Refugee Women is an organisation committed to challenging the injustices experienced by women and children who have sought asylum in the UK. Our overarching vision is that women who seek asylum should be able to live in safety, dignity and liberty.

We currently work in three main ways: to empower refugee women to tell their own stories; to communicate the experiences of refugee women to wide audiences, and to advocate for policy change and a fairer asylum process.

In what has been an extremely challenging year, we have continued to support asylum-seeking and refugee women, in London and in partnership with groups across England and Wales, and campaign against unlawful detention, the impact of destitution, and for a fairer asylum system. In part because of a generous legacy left to us by a committed volunteer, and the support from our funders, we have been able to keep going through the COVID crisis and support other grassroots organisations to continue their vital work.

To be successful in this role you are likely to bring experience in some or all of the following:

• working with women who have sought asylum or survived gender based violence
• lived experience of being a refugee or seeking asylum
• advocacy and campaigning for change or supporting others to do so
• leadership and management
• being an influential media spokesperson and communicating with a diverse range of audiences
• strategy development and working with a board of trustees
• fundraising
• financial and operational administration
• working collaboratively with partners, funders, donors or stakeholders
• working at grassroots levels
• anti-racism, feminism, women and/or human rights work

The Director we are looking for will share our values of human rights, anti-racism and intersectional feminism and bring a commitment to empowering women to communicate their own experiences.  Your remit will be to lead an organisation in a controversial policy area with confidence and calmness while holding a vision of radical change. You will lead and support a team of experienced and passionate professionals, all of whom bring unquestionable commitment to this cause.

Who you are, your values, your experience and your commitment to our mission is what we are interested in first and foremost. We believe passionately in women telling their own stories to achieve social change. If you do too then we would be delighted to hear from you.

How to apply

Application if by CV and Supporting Statement. However, we are happy to accept written applications in whatever format works best for you. Please contact us and tell us how you would prefer to apply for the role.

Closing date: 10.00 a.m. Monday 26th October

Selection process and timescales

Stage 1 – week beginning 2nd November

First round of screening interviews conducted by NFP Consulting.

Stage 2 – week beginning 16th November

Formal panel interviews with trustees.

During the course of the selection process there will be the opportunity for candidates to meet with staff and other stakeholders. The format and the conduct of the selection process will need to take account of, and comply with, legal requirements and Government guidance for the containment of the spread of COVID-19.

Women for Refugee Women is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We seek to attract applications from the widest possible talent pool and to appoint on ability irrespective of race, religion, age, disability (including hidden disabilities), marital/civil partnership status, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We particularly welcome applications from women with a refugee background with lived experience of the issues we’re tackling who can lead and influence change for the women we serve.