Surfers Against Sewage

Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is one of the UK's leading marine conservation and campaigning charities. Our mission is simple: to Create Ocean Activists everywhere. Our projects and campaigns inspire, unite and empower individuals and communities to take action to protect oceans, beaches, waves and wildlife.

The organisation was founded in 1990 and became a charity in 2013.

The charity is made up of a board of 11 trustees, an executive team of 20 (which is expected and forecast to grow to 28-30 over the next 12 months), 200 Regional Reps and over 100,000 active volunteers around the UK. The charity also founded and runs the only marine conservation All Party Parliamentary Group in Westminster – the Ocean Conservation APPG, bringing together a collaborative voice for ocean in Westminster.

The charity has been particularly active at the forefront of the plastic pollution debate in recent years, driving legislative action on plastic bags, plastic bottles, straws and brand accountability, and founding the Plastic Free Communities movement and Plastic Free Awards.

Thriving ocean, thriving people.

This is our vision of the future. This simple phrase captures everything that matters to us, not just in SAS, but humankind. It’s a mantra, a motto, a rallying cry to drive us on, with a huge collective goal to help tilt our delicate planet back on its axis. This sounds huge, but when you love what you do, and work as one, that future draws ever nearer.

Community & Values

The ever-growing SAS community believes in staying connected with the ocean. To strengthen this bond, we live by four core values, which matter deep down, to us all.

• Open: Together, we’re passionate, down to earth campaigners, born out of the community, with a deep unrelenting love of the ocean. We believe in building diverse, inclusive and active communities.
• Dynamic: We are dynamic, radical, active, energetic doers and campaigners. From the beaches to the front benches, we bring people together, empowering them to get stuck in and make real change happen.
• Authentic: We are human, doing our best. When we don’t get things right, we learn from it. We believe in authenticity. You can’t fake trust.
• Creative: We are creative and entrepreneurial. We move fast, think far and believe the future is bright. From our humble home, we make waves (of all shapes and sizes) to improve our greatest gift. A healthy ocean = a healthy society.

Role and Objectives:

Surfers Against Sewage is a campaigning charity that delivers radical hope inside and outside the ‘establishment’. From empowering and mobilising hundreds of thousands of activists at the beach front annually, to running the Ocean Conservation All Party Parliamentary Group, campaigning comes in many forms. We are seeking an experienced, passionate and talented Campaigns Officer to fill a new position within the charity to support the development of brilliant campaign strategies, actions and events on key issues including climate change, plastic pollution, water quality and marine wilding. This exiting role will be responsible for developing successful campaigns that engage the public, grow our audience and deliver measurable impact. You will work closely with the senior team to deliver inspirational campaigns delivering our vision for thriving oceans and thriving people. We are in the midst of an ocean emergency & an environmental revolution, and this role will play a vital part in driving change for a sustainable, bluer future.

Key Activities:

• Development of campaign strategies;
• Implement key campaign actions and activations;
• Develop key campaign tools and assets;
• Identify opportunities for engaging campaign opportunities across all SAS’s campaign areas;
• Brief senior staff on campaign actions and progress;
• Update the website, prepare news stories, and engage in delivering social media;
• Draft press releases and media content, and implement press plans
• Undertaking media interviews where required
• Produce internal monthly project reports
• Develop and produce external campaign reports.
• Empower SAS communities with campaign activities and grow SAS community through campaign petitions, citizen science and legislative engagement
• Maintain and develop partnerships with other key groups and stakeholders working in similar areas of work to SAS.
• Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the post as requested by your line manager or any other member of the SAS team.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Adopt a positive approach to personal and professional development; engaging in one to one meetings and relevant training
• To be aware of, and act on, relevant health and safety responsibilities as an employee of SAS and adhere to these wherever you are working
• To maintain confidentiality in all areas of work at SAS
• UK travel will be required. Training & operational activities may require overnight stays away from Cornwall, in which case standard SAS procedures apply
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to creating an inclusive, equal and diverse workplace.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across SAS to collectively deliver our ethos and mission, vision and aims

Person Specification

The position will suit an experienced, energetic, dynamic, and dedicated individual with a passion for developing engaging, fun, cutting-edge creative environmental campaigns. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, well organised, with a creative flair, and thrives within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The person will have a passion to protect our oceans.

Essential:

• Experience in developing campaign strategy;
• Ability to think creatively and ‘outside the box’;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience in presenting complex information and ideas in a fun and engaging manor;
• Exceptional organisational skills;
• Excellent social media skills and experience in developing social media content;  
• Excellent project management skills;
• Experienced in collaborating with external stakeholders;
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills;
• Exceptional IT literacy;
• Ability to work independently and take initiative to solve problems;
• Ability to work flexible hours as necessary;
• A good team player with a willingness to muck in as and where required;
• Upbeat and clear thinking even when working at a fast pace;
• Inspired by SAS’s mission and vision;
• Full clean UK driving license.

Desirable:

• Understanding of political processes and decision-making environments (including Parliament);
• Knowledge and application of models of ‘theory of change’ and ‘behaviour change’; 
• Experience in marketing;
• Experience in event management.

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter explaining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

Closing Date: Friday 27th December 2019 at 23:30

Interview Date: Interviews expected to be held on Friday 17th January 2020 at SAS HQ in St Agnes, Cornwall

Surfers Against Sewage values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Surfers Against Sewage

Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is one of the UK's leading marine conservation and campaigning charities. Our mission is simple: to Create Ocean Activists everywhere. Our projects and campaigns inspire, unite and empower individuals and communities to take action to protect oceans, beaches, waves and wildlife.

The organisation was founded in 1990 and became a charity in 2013.

The charity is made up of a board of 11 trustees, an executive team of 20 (which is expected and forecast to grow to 28-30 over the next 12 months), 200 Regional Reps and over 100,000 active volunteers around the UK. The charity also founded and runs the only marine conservation All Party Parliamentary Group in Westminster – the Ocean Conservation APPG, bringing together a collaborative voice for ocean in Westminster.

The charity has been particularly active at the forefront of the plastic pollution debate in recent years, driving legislative action on plastic bags, plastic bottles, straws and brand accountability, and founding the Plastic Free Communities movement and Plastic Free Awards.

Thriving ocean, thriving people.

This is our vision of the future. This simple phrase captures everything that matters to us, not just in SAS, but humankind. It’s a mantra, a motto, a rallying cry to drive us on, with a huge collective goal to help tilt our delicate planet back on its axis. This sounds huge, but when you love what you do, and work as one, that future draws ever nearer.

Community & Values

The ever-growing SAS community believes in staying connected with the ocean. To strengthen this bond, we live by four core values, which matter deep down, to us all.

• Open: Together, we’re passionate, down to earth campaigners, born out of the community, with a deep unrelenting love of the ocean. We believe in building diverse, inclusive and active communities.
• Dynamic: We are dynamic, radical, active, energetic doers and campaigners. From the beaches to the front benches, we bring people together, empowering them to get stuck in and make real change happen.
• Authentic: We are human, doing our best. When we don’t get things right, we learn from it. We believe in authenticity. You can’t fake trust.
• Creative: We are creative and entrepreneurial. We move fast, think far and believe the future is bright. From our humble home, we make waves (of all shapes and sizes) to improve our greatest gift. A healthy ocean = a healthy society.

Role and Objectives:

Surfers Against Sewage is a campaigning charity that delivers radical hope inside and outside the ‘establishment’. From empowering and mobilising hundreds of thousands of activists at the beach front annually, to running the Ocean Conservation All Party Parliamentary Group, campaigning comes in many forms. We are seeking a an experienced, talented and passionate Policy Officer to fill a new position within the organisation to support the research, development and implementation of  political strategies, and inform our policy position on the issues we focus on including ocean health, water quality, climate change and plastic pollution. This exiting role will be responsible for keeping up to date with the very fast-moving political landscape, both in the UK and abroad, where relevant. You will work with politicians from all parties to advocate policies and political change for thriving oceans and thriving people. You will work closely with the Projects and Campaigns team to inform our campaign work and actions. You will build and maintain strong internal and external relationships with colleagues, partners and funders.  You will also work closely with the Ocean Conservation All Party Parliamentary Group. We are in the midst of an ocean emergency & an environmental revolution, and this role will play a vital part in driving change for a sustainable, bluer future.

Key Activities:

• Monitor developments and changes in UK politics;
• Analysis of external  environmental policy documents and legislation;
• Research policy and legislation relevant to our campaign areas;
• Co-ordinate the Ocean Conservation APPG;
• Brief senior staff of relevant policy areas.
• Support the development of SAS policy positions;
• Support political lobbying at a senior, national level;
• Help develop and draft speeches for CEO and senior staff.
• Promote SAS’s policy positions at events and meetings both within and outside Westminster;
• Update the website, prepare news stories and engage in delivering social media.
• Produce internal monthly project reports;
• Support the drafting project and funding proposals;
• Maintain and develop partnerships with other key groups and stakeholders working in similar areas of work to SAS;
• Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the post as requested by your line manager or any other member of the SAS team.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Adopt a positive approach to personal and professional development; engaging in one to one meetings and relevant training
• To be aware of, and act on, relevant health and safety responsibilities as an employee of SAS and adhere to these wherever you are working
• To maintain confidentiality in all areas of work at SAS
• UK travel will be required. Training & operational activities may require overnight stays away from Cornwall, in which case standard SAS procedure apply
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to creating an inclusive, equal and diverse workplace.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across SAS to collectively deliver our ethos and mission, vision and aims

Person Specification

The position will suit an experienced, energetic, dynamic and dedicated officer with a strong knowledge of UK and international environmental policy and legislation. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, well-organised, and thrive within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The person will have a passion to protect our oceans.

Essential:

• Knowledge and interest in politics;
• Knowledge of relevant UK politics and devolved administrations;
• Experience of political lobbying;
• Experience of development and implementation of successful political strategies in association with campaign work;
• Experience of working with Parliamentary processes;
• The ability to establish and maintain effective contacts and relationships with senior and influential external individuals and bodies;
• The ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with a wide range of people both verbally and in writing including the media, volunteers and other NGO representatives;
• Exceptional IT literacy;
• Ability to work independently and take initiative to solve problems;
• Ability to work flexible hours as necessary;
• A good team player with a willingness to muck in as and where required;
• Upbeat and clear thinking even when working at a fast pace;
• Inspired by SAS’s mission and vision;
• Full clean UK driving license.

Desirable:

• Knowledge and understanding of environmental and water quality policy and legislation;
• Experience in social media communications.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter explaining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

Closing Date: Friday 27th December 2019 at 23:30

Interview Date: Interviews expected to be held on Thursday 16th January 2020 at SAS HQ in St Agnes, Cornwall.

Surfers Against Sewage values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We are looking for a communications officer to join our busy team, you will be as comfortable contributing to the planning of communications activities as you are picking up the phone to journalists. You will be dealing with local and national journalists, as well as contributing to the campaigns strategy that directly helps the League achieve its vision.

You will be responsible for drafting a range of targeted communications materials and their distribution, measuring how effective they have been in passing our key messages on to our stakeholders. 

You will work closely with the rest of the policy, campaigns and communications team, as well as key individuals in other teams within the League Against Cruel Sports working to win the hearts and minds of a broader audience.

You will have experience working in a public relations team, creating copy with strong, clear messages for different audiences. Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to manage priorities and deadlines are a must for this busy and varied role. 

Our benefits include generous holiday entitlement, excellent pension scheme, discounts on shopping and cinema, working in a dog friendly office, most importantly working with a passionate and committed team.

The League Against Cruel Sports is Britain’s leading charity working towards a kinder society where persecuting animals for ‘sport’ is in the past. 

Redefining what is acceptable and inspiring change, we were instrumental in helping bring about the landmark Hunting Act 2004. Driven by compassion and empowered by knowledge, we manage sanctuaries to protect wildlife, carry out investigations to expose law-breaking and cruelty to animals, and campaign for stronger animal protection laws and penalties. 

United, we will end animal cruelty in the name of ‘sport’.

Title: Communications Manager

Reports to: Director of Operations

Location: London or Berlin preferred; Remote possible

Hours: Part-time or Full-time

Deadline: January 2nd 2019

BEYOND CARNISM 

Beyond Carnism is a US-based, international organization dedicated to exposing and transforming carnism, the invisible belief system that conditions people to eat certain animals. Beyond Carnism is the first and only organization that focuses exclusively on carnism, making it a pioneering and landmark institution and a hub of international carnism-awareness activity. 

Inspired by the writings of our founder and president Melanie Joy, our programs and campaigns are innovative and powerful, and have been proven to have a significant global impact. We are run by a committed, compassionate, and exceptionally talented team in the US and Europe. 

Beyond Carnism is a young, vibrant organization with significant potential to grow our programs and increase our impact. We are also in the process of rebranding to incorporate a broader focus that includes social transformation, relational literacy (understanding healthy relational dynamics), and mindfulness. We are seeking a talented, dedicated, self-directed individual with a commitment to strategic thinking, animal rights, social justice, relational health, and personal integrity to join our team and help take Beyond Carnism to the next level.

POSITION OVERVIEW                     

The Communications Manager will oversee and coordinate all external communications, helping to improve and grow our social media presence, increase funding opportunities, and enhance public engagement with our work. Tasks include developing,overseeing, and implementing the organization’s communications strategy, coordinating public relations activities, managing the development of content for campaigns (videos, articles, etc.), and managing a small team that works on content and social media. The Communications Manager will also lead the development of digital resources, such as videos and other online tools, to engage a wider audience with Melanie Joy's works. The Communications Manager is both strategic and hands-on, and the successful candidate will have excellent English written and spoken communication skills, a proven track record of delivering high-impact communications, and thorough knowledge of carnism and the animal rights movement. They will also be committed to the Beyond Carnism mission.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develop and oversee external communications

• Manage the communications team 

• Develop and oversee the organization’s communications strategy

• Oversee all content production, media communications, and social media strategy

• Coordinate all public relations activities

• Develop a marketing and communications plan including strategy, goals, budget, and tactics

• Help adapt and conceptualize Melanie Joy’s work from analog to digital

• Regularly assess the effectiveness of the Beyond Carnism communications channels and put in place measures that will create awareness and momentum as well as test the effectiveness of communications activities

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

We are looking for a highly organized, action-oriented, self-directed individual who has a strong commitment to social justice, animal rights, relationality, mindfulness, effective altruism, and the mission of Beyond Carnism. The Communications Manager will embody the core values of Beyond Carnism and should also be able to work independently (without close oversight), and possess the following:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a communications/PR management role

• Experience developing and implementing communications strategies

• An excellent eye for, and commitment to, detail

• Exceptional English communication skills, both verbal and written 

• Proven track record in public relations

• Thorough knowledge of carnism and the animal rights movement; experience working in an animal rights organization a plus

• Ability to work accurately and efficiently 

• Ability to work on tight deadlines and effectively manage priorities

• Excellent organizational skills

• Willingness to take on different responsibilities and tasks as needed

• Understanding of and commitment to the principles of effective altruism

• Strong commitment to the mission and values of Beyond Carnism, including a commitment to intersectionality and a willingness to become literate about privilege and oppression 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders, including donors and board members

• Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds 

• Experience and strong track record of effectively supervising staff 

• Excellent strategic and critical thinking skills 

• Interest in mindfulness a plus

The Soldiers' and Airmen's Scripture Readers Association (known as SASRA) is one of the longest-established Christian charities supporting the British Armed Forces. Under Royal patronage and working with over 80,000 soldiers, 35,000 RAF personnel and some 10,000 supporters of various types, we look to introduce members of the British Armed Forces to a practical experience of the Christian faith.

At a time of growth and expansion for the Association, we are looking for an Advocate Officer to be an integral part of the fundraising team, cultivating, stewarding and deepening the relationships between the organisation and its volunteers.

• Supporter Engagement – engaging with the Christian public to raise SASRA’s profile. Maintaining good relationships with all stakeholders.
• Advocate Onboarding - establishing good working relationships with our new volunteer Advocates, providing support, advice and encouragement as necessary.
• Advocate Network Management - responsibility for establishing and supporting Advocates who will work to raise our profile among the Christian community and generate significant levels of engagement with potential supporters of SASRA in their congregations/fellowships.
• Advocate Network Events - helping with arranging events for volunteers and supporters locally and nationally.
• Advocate Network Communications - producing a regular newsletter for Advocates, encouraging them in their work and offering examples of best practice and innovation.
• Advocate Network Media - using social media and other electronic tools to help recruit, support and encourage the Advocate network.
• Other Events - helping with organizing SASRA involvement in Christian events.
• Administration - overseeing the accounting, costing, and billing of your activities.
• Content production - producing content for a range of SASRA and other publications

Additional Tasks – keeping up to date with current volunteering best practice and GDPR legislation. Take a proactive approach to the role, continually looking at how it can better support the growth of the Association. Keeping abreast of volunteering innovations, addressing the requirements of our Advocates, and meeting their communications needs and preferences.

Key responsibilities:

• Take the lead on all volunteering initiatives

• Proactively identify new ways for the Association to develop volunteer relationships

• Provide support to the Finance Director

• Initiate and co-ordinate mailings to our volunteer base

In order to apply you should have the following skills and experience:

• Experience of managing and motivating volunteers.

• Proficiency in creating and editing documents using Word, Publisher and Excel. Experience with infographic production helpful, but not essential.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

• Strong people skills, perhaps with customer service and data entry experience 

• Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail 

• Ability to work independently 

• Cheerful, encouraging personality and good telephone manner

• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality

• Preference for working in small teams

Applications are particularly welcome from those with a military background, or who have a demonstrable interest in the history of the British Armed Forces.

There is an occupational requirement for the job holder to be an evangelical Christian.

The Head of Communications and Development will play a key role at the heart of Latin Link’s operations, leading the department responsible for developing compelling digital and written content to share the good things Latin Link is involved in as well as developing relationships with supporters, donors and trusts. This is a pivotal role which is interdepartmental in nature, taking part in strategic discussions and helping to deliver an integrated organisation-wide communications and fundraising strategy.

You will need to collaborate closely with the other department heads, to build trust with individuals throughout our organisation and beyond in our wider network of partners, sponsors, and churches. Reporting to the Britain and Ireland Team Leader, you will be responsible for two in-house staff members.

This is a hugely varied role for a confident communicator and fundraiser, with great opportunity for creative input and collaborative working. The six key areas of responsibility are:

• Strategy: Developing, implementing and monitoring the communications and fundraising strategies
• Collaboration: Working closely with the other department heads to ensure that the department supports and is integrated with the work of other departments
• Communication: Keeping a wide range of audiences informed about and engaged with Latin Link, through a variety of communication channels, including print, web and social media
• Profile: Raising Latin Link’s profile in creative and innovative ways
• Engagement: Attracting and expanding supporter engagement with Latin Link through financial and non-financial commitments. Working closely with the Head of Mobilisation to deliver a supporter development strategy
• Brand identity: Reviewing, refreshing and advocating for Latin Link’s brand identity

The closing date for applications is midnight 19 January 2020.

Latin Link is an international community with a calling to love and serve God and our neighbour. Our members work with local Christians to meet diverse needs, from caring for street children to training church leaders; from supporting prisoners to generating employment opportunities.

About London Higher 

London Higher is an ‘umbrella’ body representing over 40 publicly funded universities and higher education institutions in London, as well as several universities with centres in London and a small number of private providers. 

Our outputs are diverse and include research reports, promotional material, meetings and workshops, parliamentary lobbying, media management and receptions. We also run a wide range of advisory groups and networks. 

In addition we work closely with partner organisations including the Greater London Authority, London First, the business sector and higher education bodies. 

London Higher offers a range of company-wide benefits including flexible working, work from home days and flexible start and finish times.

About the role

The Head of Communications and External Affairs will lead the new communications and external affairs function of the organisation working closely with the CEO and Senior Management Team as well as divisional teams across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional to develop and deliver a new communications strategy.

This is a full time post although we will consider 4 days a week (28 hours) for exceptional candidates. 

Main responsibilities will include:

• To prepare and implement an effective communications strategy that champions London Higher members and provides a collective voice for London’s HEIs.
• To develop and deliver an effective external affairs approach and campaign strategies that reflect London Higher’s aims and priorities, in order to influence key stakeholders and policy makers.
• To line manage the Senior Policy officer to ensure that all policy, communications and external affairs activities and engagement are accurate, relevant and effective.
• To build a trusted relationship with local, national and sector press, securing positive media coverage for our policy messages and effectively managing and rebutting negative stories.
• To work alongside the CEO, Director of Operations and the Events and Executive Assistant in addition to the Senior Policy Officer, to ensure London Higher’s major meetings and events programme is appropriately aligned with the external affairs strategy.

About you (requirements)

If you feel you skills and experience match the below we would love to hear from you.

• Extensive communications experience including a track record of successfully shaping and implementing communications and external affairs strategy;
• Proven ability to make a demonstrable impact on brand awareness and policy outcomes for key audiences;
• Excellent copywriting and analytical skills with the ability to present information and draft quickly in a variety of styles for a range of audiences;
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build relationship with a range of stakeholders;

Familiarity with higher education issues and/or London would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Please download to the Job Pack and Job Specification for full details.

How to apply

For further information or to apply please visit the London Higher Website.

THE POLICY & ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT

The core purpose of the Policy and Advocacy Department is to increase the IRC’s influence and profile, developing the IRC as a thought leader in Europe that can drive transformational change in the humanitarian sector. We aim to drive policy change to improve outcomes for people living in, and displaced by, conflict and crisis.

 The Purpose of the Role

The Advocacy Officer will be responsible for building IRC’s profile and influence with the UK Government advisers, Parliament and other relevant influencers to help improve outcomes for those affected by conflict and crisis. Working closely with relevant IRC staff in Europe and elsewhere, this post will help to develop and implement advocacy strategies that bring about real change.

 Scope and Authority

Authority:

•  Represent the IRC at external advocacy meetings, events, forums and in coalitions.
•  Manage Advocacy interns as appropriate.

Key Working Relationships

•  Report to the Head of Advocacy - Europe.
•  Work together with Policy, Advocacy and Technical Unit colleagues in Europe and elsewhere to help develop advocacy strategies, with clear and succinct advocacy messages and products, from more complex policy and technical documents.
• Close coordination with the IRC Europe Communications team on the development of suitable communications products to deliver on advocacy objectives.
• Work with the European Strategic Partnerships Team on engagement with key stakeholders.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Building IRC’s profile and influence; effective advocacy for change (70%)

•  Support the development of advocacy strategies and their implementation, coordination, information sharing and product development.
•  Build IRC’s credibility, influence and relationships with the UK Government advisers, Parliamentarians and other key targets in support of advocacy strategies on IRC’s priority issues.
•  Ensure that IRC and our priority issues have a strong profile in the UK Parliament and with other relevant influencers.
• Support our wider influencing work in partnership with IRC colleagues in Europe and elsewhere.
• Spot and deliver on external opportunities to advance IRC’s policy and advocacy objectives.
• Provide input into policy analysis and development on a range of agreed issues, and work with Policy and Technical Unit colleagues to produce advocacy briefings, reports and other materials.
•  Draft briefing papers, submissions to government consultations, and other materials for advocacy.
• Represent IRC externally and work alongside colleagues in other NGOs in both formal and informal coalitions to advance joint advocacy objectives.
• Contribute to the operations of the Policy and Advocacy Department, including the delivery of ad hoc project work.

Support for strategic planning and reporting to Board (15%)

•  Create and maintain internal systems, including contact database, diaries of upcoming events and opportunities.
• Monitor and record IRC UK’s impact with the UK Government and Parliament, and potentially with others in Europe.
• Provide updates and information on policy and advocacy work to assist with reporting to board members and potential donors.

 Events, communications and fundraising (15%)

•  Work with the Communications and Fundraising teams to help pursue opportunities for funding for IRC programmes and for advocacy.
•  Organise events on key IRC issues.

•  Work closely with the IRC Europe Communications team to help develop and coordinate policy and advocacy products, and public campaigns on IRC priority themes and countries.
•  Identify and attend priority contact groups and forums in the UK and Europe to deliver policy change related to priority countries and crises.
• Any other tasks appropriate to the role.

Qualifications

Essential

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

•  Degree, ideally, in a subject related to IRC’s work (e.g. Development Studies, International Relations, Law, Refugee or Migration Studies, Conflict Studies) or equivalent experience.
•  Good knowledge of Parliament and Whitehall, the UK policy landscape and key advocacy targets, and Excellent writing and communication skills in English, and the ability to translate complex material and data into coherent narratives
• Strong networking and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical skills, and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Commitment to team work
• The ability to travel, to work to tight deadlines, and on own initiative
• Commitment to women’s rights and to the IRC’s vision, missions and values

 Experience:

•  Experience of working either in parliament, in Whitehall, or in a relevant public affairs role
•  Proven experience of developing and implementing successful political influencing strategies to achieve results – including in working closely with communications colleagues to shape opinion
• Understanding of the UK NGO sector, experience of working in national or international coalitions
• Experience of working on complex policy issues, ideally on migration, home affairs, humanitarian issues and/ or foreign affairs
• Experience of working as part of an cross-organisational team to deliver on projects/ strategies, and of quickly forming effective working relationships to deliver results
• Highly motivated self-starter

Desirable

•  Useful political and institutional contacts
•  Fluency in a European language other than English

The deadline for applications is 5pm on 20th December 2019. Interviews will take place week commencing 9th January 2020.

IRC strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination foralljobapplicantsandemployees,andweseekto ensureweachieve diversityinourworkforceregardlessofgender,race,religiousbeliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

Healthy Foundations is a health advocacy project funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. The project aims to support and advocate for women to better access services related to health and well-being and for women to prioritise their health. The project provides one-to-one ‘through-the-gate’ support to women leaving prison which continues into the community. Health Matters also runs a series of workshops and provides information for women to identify and address healthcare needs and improve well-being.

Women affected by the criminal justice system have far poorer and more serious health problems than the general population due to multiple overlapping barriers, including experience of chronic poverty, difficulties with mental health, domestic violence, problematic substance use and substandard housing and homelessness. The Healthy Foundations project approaches health and well-being in a holistic way by linking up mental health and physical health, problematic substance use and other complex needs.

As a Healthy Foundations Advocate you will provide an independent, needs-led health support and advocacy service to participants and develop individual one-to-one needs assessments and support plans with women. You will also create and facilitate workshops. We are looking for someone with experience of providing support to service users facing multiple barriers and a demonstrable commitment to working within a women-centred service, making a difference to women’s lives.

We actively encourage applications from women from a variety of backgrounds, and with a range of skills and experiences. We are particularly interested to hear from Black, Asian and minority ethnic women and women who have personal experience of the criminal justice system. The role is only open to women, in accordance with the sex-based exemptions of the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.

Are you seeking a creative and highly immersive communications role?

Prospectus is pleased to be partnering once again with the Willow Foundation. We are leading the search for a Communications Officer to succeed within an emerging team following the turn of their 20th year anniversary in 2019.
You will largely support the effective delivery of Willow's communications and marketing programme across a wide range of areas that will hugely support income generation objectives. Relishing the chance to work in a collaborative partnership with colleagues, you will actively communicate the positive impact of the charity's work on an ongoing basis while specifically focussing on community and challenge events, their commercial and retail arm, and of course their flagship 'Special Days' experiences. You will also play a pivotal role in supporting the development of marketing initiatives to increase awareness amongst supporters and potential beneficiaries while also managing working relationships with creative agencies, printers and freelancers. The role entails that you will be the social media advocate for the team across the organisation.

The Communications Officer will be a creative and determined individual who can effectively utilise their genuine interest and demonstrable experience in digital and online communications. With a track record of developing multi-channel communications plans, and in taking campaigns forward from beginning to end, you will have knowledge of best practice for social media, thrive in utilising analytical tools and possess an insight into engagement strategies for targeting different audiences. Design skills are required and you will be adept at creating and overseeing the design of visually appealing content including graphics, an image bank and professional documents such as publications, banners and branded materials.

We are essentially seeking someone who has a flair for pursuing potential opportunities and who has a proactive and solutions focussed approach. A background working within the charity sector is not essential, however an appreciation for the charity's work of the past 20 years is key.

If you are an enthusiastic digital communications professional, eager to invest and develop your skills within a charity that has a truly positive impact, we urge you to apply.

Are you interested in playing a pivotal role helping indigenous peoples in the Peruvian Amazon protect and steward large swathes of the Amazon forest and hold forest destroyers to account?

Forest Peoples Programme (FPP) is an international human rights organisation that stands in solidarity with indigenous peoples, tribal groups and forest dependent communities. We work to secure the future they want, and counter top-down development and unaccountable private sector actors affecting their livelihoods and forest territories. Our work is built on long-term relationships with communities and social movements in tropical forest countries and is guided by the core principle of indigenous peoples’ right to self-determination. FPP strives to create political space for forest peoples to secure their rights, control their lands and decide their own futures.

We are looking for someone who can join our active Peru country team, working at the intersect between community self-determined development, finance, law and human rights, currently with Shipibo, Kichwa and Wampis indigenous peoples. As competition over land in the Peruvian Amazon grows, and agribusiness, extractive industries and other sectors have increasing impacts on the rights of indigenous and forest-dependent peoples, indigenous peoples are mobilising in response, to counter these threats through their own initiatives, complemented by the use of a range of tools including strategic litigation, targeted advocacy and mapping and monitoring. FPP is seeking a dynamic and committed person to coordinate our team’s policy and advocacy work in Peru alongside civil society and to strengthen the efforts of indigenous peoples to secure and care for their forest homes.

The role 

You will be a key player in FPP’s Peru country team, working out of Lima, helping to shape, coordinate and articulate the efforts of our indigenous and community partners currently in San Martin, Amazonas and Ucayali, in conjunction with national and international legal and advocacy actions with our partners including the Institute of Legal Defense (IDL) and with FPP colleagues. At the same time, you will strengthen collaboration and engagement with relevant government agencies and allied NGOs and indigenous peoples’ organisations working on these issues. 

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate our advocacy strategy in Peru, including day-to-day organisation, planning and support for implementation of all project activities in Peru led by partners in Lima, San Martin, Ucayali and Amazonas
• Lead our engagement and advocacy strategy with Peruvian government agencies, Peruvian CSOs and IPOs
• Representation of FPP in relevant meetings and policy spaces in Peru, as and when required
• Regular field trips to support planning, coordination and implementation of activities with our project partners to San Martin, Ucayali and Amazonas/Loreto (approximately 6-8 short trips/year)
• Coordinate narrative reporting to FPP’s Peru country lead of all country level activities including legal actions
• Assist FPP’s finance team to support local partners and coordinators with financial reporting where necessary
• Compile media releases and articles for FPP website and independent providers in conjunction with the FPP communications team
• Support future programme development 
• Compile short briefings and reports as and where needed (no more than one report per year)

Skills and Experience

• Experience in working with indigenous and forest-dependent peoples’ organisations and communities is highly desirable
• Track record of working on complex advocacy issues with linkage to grassroots struggles
• Experience of basic project management including financial and narrative reporting desirable
• Proven skills in networking with other organisations working on similar issues
• Knowledge of Peruvian law and policy on forests and indigenous peoples and an understanding of the different actors working on these issues in Peru
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-cultural, dispersed team of FPP staff and partners to achieve shared objectives
• Good writing skills and capacity to compile written articles, policy analyses and reports (Spanish essential)
• Good written and spoken English desirable
• Competence in spoken and written English for the purposes of coordination with FPP colleagues in the UK
• Strong alignment with FPP’s core values and principles 
• Ability and willingness to spend time in Amazon region and with forest communities

Terms

• Salary in the range of $18,000-$24,000 /year (full time) depending on qualifications and experience
• Start date: Feb or March 2020 with availability for interviews in Lima in mid-January
• 12-month employment contract with potential for renewal
• Location preference is in Lima working out of IDL’s office (remote working for some of the days may be considered)
• Benefits include 20 days’ leave per year (pro rata), plus all Peruvian public holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year when the UK office is closed.

For further information and to apply for this post, please go to our website via the apply button.

Closing date: Monday 23rd December, 5pm Peru time.

Would you like the opportunity to lead a new ground-breaking charity which is furthering medical research into one of the most neglected of common diseases?

The 'NewCo' is an independent charity formed through the merger of Bowel & Cancer Research and the Bowel Disease Research Foundation.  We believe that creating a single organisation provides the opportunity for real additional benefits; to be the leading specialist Bowel Research Charity in the country; to increase understanding while delivering direct and demonstrable improvements in the treatment of and survival rates for people with bowel disease; and to fund the best research and the best researchers in this field. Together the two charities have awarded grants totalling £9 million in the last 10 years and more than £3.5 million in the last five years towards research into bowel cancer and bowel disease. That positions the new organisation as the leading charity dedicated to funding research into both bowel cancer and bowel disease in the UK.

We are looking for a Chief Executive to join us at this exciting time in our development who can lead and inspire our new organisation as we continue to provide an invaluable service in an area where there is potential for significant advance.

The new CEO will be a senior leader of the highest calibre.  The successful applicant will provide strategic and operational leadership and be able to demonstrate outstanding management, communication skills and financial acumen.

Working with the Board of Trustees the Chief Executive will:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership and management
• Lead on the integration of BCR and BDRF to form the NewCo
• Develop the organisation in accordance with its constitutional and statutory obligations, financial framework, code of conduct and best practice
• Report regularly to the Board of Trustees on progress and any other matters relevant to the discharge of the Board’s responsibilities
• Act as an ambassador for the organisation and develop relevant and effective strategic relationships

This role presents an exciting opportunity to work with an organisation at a key point in their development.  We are looking for a CEO who shares our ambition for the new charity to become the go-to organisation in this field.

 “By combining our individual strengths we are confident that we will be able to raise more money and fund more research aimed at ending the scourge of bowel cancer and chronic bowel disorders, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, for which there are currently no cures.” Asha Senapati, Chair of Bowel Disease Research Foundation

If you want to play a leading part in shaping the future of our services across the UK, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

This is a full-time role although we are happy to consider applications on a part-time basis (e.g. 0.8 days). Our offices are based in London.

Eastside Primetimers is supporting us in recruiting for this role. Please download the candidate information pack for further information. Application is by CV and a covering letter which should indicate why you are interested in applying for the role and how you meet the role requirements. If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Paul Venning on +44 (0) 77 71 99 71 24.

The closing date for applications is Saturday 28th December with initial interviews with Eastside Primetimers taking place in week commencing 6th January. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the Board.

Location: London, Bonn or Brussels 

BACKGROUND

Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.

IRC is a global network, which has its headquarters in New York and London. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through over 20 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

IRC-UK

Our European headquarters, IRC-UK, were established in London in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities and particularly to diversify its donor base and be able to better advocate with European policy-makers on behalf of the people we serve. Since its establishment IRC-UK has grown rapidly and is now acknowledged for its high quality project management, technical expertise in governance and rights and economic recovery, and innovative thinking on early recovery and gender based violence. IRC-UK comprises approximately 100 staff across five departments.

The IRC also has offices in Brussels, Berlin, Bonn, Geneva and a sister organisation in The Hague, as well as programme offices in the Balkans, Greece and Italy, in addition to Germany.

The Policy & Advocacy Department

The P&A team is a small, dynamic team located in London, Brussels and Berlin. The core purpose of the Policy and Advocacy (P&A) department is to increase the IRC’s influence and profile in Europe, and to establish the IRC as a thought leader that can drive transformational change in the humanitarian sector.

Economic Recovery and Development Unit

The IRC’s economic programmes are led by the economic recovery and development team and
includes the humanitarian cash transfer team and the enterprise development and employment teams.

The Purpose of the Role

This is a strategic position which is instrumental in driving IRC’s policy and advocacy work in London or Brussels and selected other capitals. As Senior Policy Officer – Economic programmes, working closely with the Head of Policy, you will:

•  Develop and implement IRC’s policy & advocacy agenda on economic programmes, with a particular focus on livelihoods and women’s economic empowerment.
•  Update and implement IRC’s policy and advocacy strategy on economic programmes (with an emphasis on livelihoods).
• Support reactive advocacy and the development of policy messaging for influencing on humanitarian cash transfer policy.
• Develop and implement the policy and advocacy strategy in connection with IRC’s research on financial inclusion.
• Work with the BRAN and Economic programmes policy officer to identify and develop influencing opportunities for business led advocacy.
• Develop policy positions and messaging on economic programmes, act as IRC’s policy expert on economic programmes and represent the organization at policy and political events and meetings and with the media.
• Identify and develop or strengthen relationships with key global policy and advocacy targets and develop and/or lead policy and advocacy coalitions of NGOs.

Scope and Authority

Authority:

In this position you will have the authority to build high level relationships with and brief senior leaders in the humanitarian and development sector as well as key business stakeholders. You will ensure the IRC is represented at key stakeholder meetings and represent the IRC at external advocacy meetings, events and forums. The position will regularly coordinate and liaise with ERD technical advisers, technical specialists, field programmes (ERD coordinators) and global policy and advocacy staff. The position will also work closely with IRC fundraising, communications and media teams to build awareness with the UK and European public. 

Responsibility for Resources:

The Senior Officer – Economic Programmes is responsible for leading and implementing tasks under the IRC’s organizational livelihoods advocacy objectives developed in line with the livelihoods strategy.

Key Working Relationships

Internal communication/collaboration with:

•  Head of Policy (Europe)
•  Brussels, London, Berlin and Washington DC Office
•  ERD Technical Unit
• Country teams and staff
• ERD Senior Director
• Fundraising, communications and media
• Awards Management Unit and Finance department

External Working Relationships with:

• European Governments and the EU
•  Multilaterals including UNHCR, WFP and international financial institutions
• Think tanks
• NGOs and NGO coalitions
• Donors
• Business stakeholders

Policy and advocacy work

•  Under the supervision of the Head of Policy and Senior Technical Director, drive the development and implementation of a livelihoods policy and advocacy strategy in coordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders; coordinate and chair the livelihoods policy working group.
• Develop economic programmes policy positions and messaging, including through developing concrete policy recommendations drawing on new or existing research as well as ERD programme evidence.
• Conceptualising and developing policy reports and developing briefings for senior IRC staff; attending or convening meetings and events.
• Engage with policy makers and support advocacy colleagues in their engagement with political targets.
• Lead the organisation and delivery of successful policy and advocacy events – working closely with advocacy colleagues.
• Work with the fundraising teams on economic programmes policy and advocacy content as required and with the communications team to develop content for the public, the media and other audiences.
• Identify key moments, entry points and opportunities to translate and disseminate ERD research findings and evidence based recommendations to a policy audience to influence and enhance policy change.

Qualifications

Essential
Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in policy and advocacy in Europe and globally
•  Deep understanding of development and humanitarian policy.
• Deep understanding of building economic opportunities and driving women’s economic empowerment in humanitarian contexts.
• Good understanding of multilaterals including the UN and international financial institutions as well as global processes such as the G7 and G20 and global frameworks such as the SDGs
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to translate complex material and data into clear and concise policy and advocacy recommendations, briefings and resources.
• Excellent influencing, communications and presentation skills.
• Strong networking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to work in close collaboration with team members and remote field offices
• Good research and analytical skills, and first-class attention to detail
• Commitment to team work – working in a collaborative manner and contributing to a positive team environment
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Flexible and able to shift quickly to changing priorities
• Able to plan and prioritise activities to meet deadlines

 Experience:

• Strong demonstrable experience working on policy in a European and/or global context.
• Experience in developing and implementing policy and advocacy strategies.
• Experience working with policy-makers in a policy and advocacy function to achieve attributable policy change.
• Experience of networking and contact building in political, academic or NGO settings
• Experience in policy analysis and development of policy briefings and reports.
• Experience in coordinating internal working groups.

Desirable

•  Masters degree in public policy, international relations, gender studies or a related field or equivalent experience
• Experience in policy and advocacy on economic programmes in fragile and humanitarian settings.
• Experience working in other related humanitarian protection areas (refugee/migrant protection, child protection, etc).   
• Knoweldge of development financing and innovative financing models
• Knowledge of other EU languages, particularly German.
• Experience of public speaking and working with the media (including writing and broadcast interviews)

The application deadline is 11pm on 15th December 2019. Interviews will take place between 17th and 19th December 2019.

You must have the right to work in any one of the job locations. 

IRC-UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for  all  job  applicants  and  employees,  and  we  seek  to ensure  we  achieve diversity  in  our  workforce  regardless  of  gender,  race,  religious  beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

ROLE PURPOSE:

We’re at an exciting point in our ambitious new strategy and we are looking for a new senior advocacy officer to play a key role in developing our Change Agenda programmes that will tackle the opportunities and challenges that new technology is creating for consumers internationally.

You will be responsible for providing original research and analysis on the impact that new technology has on consumers and working with our international membership and partners in business, government and civil society to rapidly develop our understanding of issues from a global perspective identifying new areas where the consumer movement can work with others to deliver significant benefits for consumers.

You will have the opportunity to focus on a couple of issues, but will need to be able to contribute to organisational discussion and debate on our wider agenda.

You will have a genuine interest in the impact that new technology has on consumers, experience of conducting purposeful research and original analysis and the flexibility and enthusiasm to work with different teams to support the delivery of our organisational objectives and the development of the organisation.

Full time, one year contract - Please see the full job description before applying.