The Administrative Officer ensures the efficient and effective function of the WFSA office, including support to the finance manager. Join our small but busy team and help us to achieve our vision of universal acess to safe anaesthesia.

5 billion of the world's 7 billion people do not have access to safe, affordable, timely surgery and anaesthesia. 17 million people die each year from surgically treatable conditions (that's more than 4 times the number who die from HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria combined).

If that sounds wrong to you and you are an experienced office administrator with a desire to make a difference then this could be your perfect job.

Candidate Application Information 

This is a four or five day role (let us know your preference)

Guidance for submission 

• Read the attached Job Description
• Submit a covering letter and an up to date CV including contact details of two referees. 

Note: - we will not take up references before short-listing nor without your express consent.

• Your cover letter should be used to tell us how you think you meet the requirements laid out in the job description. Draw particular attention to experience, skills, achievements and knowledge gained in past employment or other activities which are relevant to the job and give examples to support what you say.
• Ensure your covering letter is no more than 2 pages long (2 sides of A4). 

Applications should be submitted no later than 5th December 2019. Any applications arriving after this deadline will not be considered for shortlisting. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview on the 10th December (this will involve an interview and a short written exercise) with second interviews - if required - on the 12th December.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday per year (pro rata)

5% employer pension contribution

The Opportunity

Save the Children has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the Knowledge Officer. The purpose of the Knowledge Management function and the Knowledge Officer role is to ensure that Save the Children consistently identifies, generates, applies, Program Quality and Impact knowledge and KM best practices to support and enable the delivery of PQI strategic objectives and our global breakthroughs for children.

The role holder will be responsible for supporting the Senior Knowledge Manager and Knowledge Managers in the development and delivery of a knowledge management framework across the three Breakthroughs, with a primary focus on the Common Approaches Learning Programme.

The role holder will be part of the Strategy, Change, and Support team.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential:

• Strong Microsoft SharePoint skills, including the ability to create and edit document libraries, OneNet pages, etc.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Good level of IT competency, strong knowledge and skills in Microsoft Excel, including developing pivot tables
• A strong attitude for precision, thorough attention for details and passion for data quality

• Experience conducting interviews and/or developing surveys using Survey Monkey
• Experience collecting quantitative data and undertaking analysis (graphic displays, presenting trends, etc.)
• Strong interest in adult learning and/or capability building

• Highly organized and excellent administrative skills - with previous experience of effective project organization/management
• Strong interpersonal and cultural awareness skills, and the ability to develop productive relationships across a wide range of stakeholders in a diverse, international environment
• Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communications skills and a passion for creative and effective communications.
• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children;

Desirable:

• Written language skills in French, Spanish or Arabic
• Experience in working in at least one of the five thematic areas preferred
• Experience with adult learning and/or capability building

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Marketing Officer (Publishing)

Central London

£26,000 - £28,000 + Benefits

The Biochemical Society is one of the largest learned societies in the UK biosciences, dedicated to advancing the molecular biosciences that underpin and explain the essential processes of life. Portland Press publishes the Society's seven journals and, as part of the Marketing and Communications team, you will drive forward marketing activities to support the journal portfolio.

The organisation is in an exciting phase with the launch of its new three-year strategy, as well as responding positively to the changes in open access across the scholarly publishing landscape.

The successful candidate will play a key role in growing the profile and reputation of our journals, including writing high-impact copy; planning, implementing and overseeing all elements of your campaigns; reporting on metrics and coordinating marketing activity at relevant events. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference to the journals programme through engaging marketing activity, and we are looking for someone with plenty of ideas for campaigns that will increase submissions and revenues to our portfolio of journals at a time when Portland Press’ offerings are evolving rapidly to meet the changing needs of researchers

For more information, please visit our website.

Please send a CV and covering letter by email via the button below.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 2nd December 2019.

The Society takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Please note that due to limited resources it is not possible for the Society to acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

“We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”

Unicef ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

The Resource Hub at Unicef UK (part of Fundraising) delivers strategic writing, prospect research, risk screening/due diligence and administrative support. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Risk and Research Officer to support this critical work.

As Senior Risk and Research Officer, you will support our cross-organisational risk screening process for selected contacts and organisations, and also undertake high quality risk-based research. You will provide research and insight on high level partners, advocates, donors and prospects to support the work of a variety of teams across Unicef UK, with a particular focus on Talent, including Ambassadors and High Profile Supporters.

To succeed, you will have proven experience of prospect research and/or due diligence, as well as experience of a variety of research resources such as online databases. You will have excellent verbal communication skills, and the ability to write short and long research profiles to a high standard.

The Opportunity

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as our Global Campaigns Officer. You will be supporting the Director of Global Campaigns and Head of Global Campaigns to deliver high-impact and innovative global campaign strategies, using both planned and reactive opportunities to secure change for children.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Proven success in implementing creative campaign strategies to deliver real change, ideally internationally
• Proven ability to develop and deliver innovative digital campaign tools and tactics
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills in English, with the presence and integrity to influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrable ability to think and work strategically across a range of teams, functions, organisations, national boundaries, ideally within a networked/federated context
• A proven ability to take initiative, effectively prioritise a large and complex workload and manage varied expectations as well as working at times to a short deadlines
• Knowledge of child rights
• Experience of delivering digital campaigns strategies
• Ability to identify opportunities to engage the public in advocacy strategies and convert these into clear campaign messaging and activities.
• Commitment to Save the Children vision, mission, values and approach, including child safeguarding

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector with an option of flexible of working hours

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

1-year Fixed Term Contract with possibility of extension

London SE1

Circa £30,950 per annum plus excellent benefits

IPPF is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all.  We are a world-wide movement of national organisations working with and for communities and individuals.

IPPF believes that everyone we come into contact with, has the right to protection from all forms of harm. We have committed to addressing safeguarding throughout our work, through new and improved prevention, reporting and response mechanisms.  

In April 2019, IPPF appointed a new Head of Safeguarding and is looking for a candidate who has confident, demonstrable experience of database management and administration to work very closely with and be managed by the Head of Safeguarding.

Our perfect candidate is someone that can undertake the database aspect of the role with ease but would like more out of a role! To this end, we are looking for an individual that is interested and able to work with closely with a range of colleagues including very senior staff, to progress several different strands of IPPF’s Safeguarding Framework, while ensuring that our incident database is always kept up to date.

The work will be varied, interesting and will contribute significantly to the embedding of our commitment to do no harm and ensure protection for all, including staff, beneficiaries and everyone we come into contact with.

If you would like to discuss this exciting role, please get in touch to arrange a discussion with Vanessa Stanislas, the Head of Safeguarding.

IPPF is committed to Safeguarding and recruits staff in accordance with Safer Recruiting best practice. Applications must be submitted in English and by application form.  CVs will not be accepted. For further information and an application form, please see our website or contact Human Resources, IPPF, 4 Newhams Row, London SE1 3UZ Tel: + 44 (0)20 7939 8299 Application form available in Large Print, Audio or Braille.  

No agencies please.

Closing date: Midnight Thursday 28 November December 2019

Potential interview dates: 5, 6, 18, 19 and 20 December 2019.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates openly living with HIV.  IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity.  Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply.  However before offering the job to you, we will require proof that you have permission to work in the UK. This requirement will apply to all applicants irrespective of their nationality.

This is an exciting opportunity to ensure that children with muscle-wasting conditions, and their families, get the care and support they are entitled to.

Applicants

The successful applicant should have a SEN Teaching or Supervision, Social Work or Occupational Therapy background.

Expectation in the role

1. Meet families in outpatient clinics at GOSH to offer support and signposting
2. Take on advocacy casework – working with GOSH Family Support Officer/Social Worker
3. Arrange and deliver fun and information events outside of the clinic
4. Operate thorough record keeping on case work and any work with families
5. Identify volunteers and support the Volunteer Engagement Manager to recruit and empower volunteers to manage and lead local Muscle Groups and peer support groups

Please be aware this is a 2 year contract.

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.

About us

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 70,000 children and adults in the UK.

Benefits

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, season ticket loan, ride to work scheme, health cash plan, and an employee assistance programme.

Location

This role is based at our office in Southwark, London. It is within a short walking distance of Southwark and Borough Tube stations. It is also a short distance from Waterloo Station, London Bridge Station and Blackfriars Station. We are also a 5 minute walk from the Tate Modern and Southbank, perfect place to go for lunch during the warm summer months.

In order to apply, please click on the Apply Now button and send your CV with a covering letter detailing why you are best suited for the role.

Interviews due to be held on 9 December.

Unfortunately due to the high volume of applications we receive we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with experience in working with people with learning disabilities to support a well-established advocacy group.

Working closely with the Director of Croydon People First, you will support with meetings, admin, report wiritng, fundraising and with events.

You must have good communication skills, be able to listen and demonstrate experience of group work and have competent IT skills. Full training and support will be given.

Advocacy Specialist

International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI)

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

IAVI is seeking a skilled and dynamic Advocacy Specialist to work in its team in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Background

IAVI is a nonprofit scientific research organization dedicated to addressing urgent, unmet global health challenges including HIV and tuberculosis. Our mission is to translate scientific discoveries into affordable, globally accessible public health solutions. Since its founding in 1996, IAVI has provided scientific, product development, and policy leadership to address the needs of communities most at risk of HIV/AIDS and TB. Today, we also work with partners to address other urgent unmet public health needs, including developing vaccines and immune-based interventions for emerging infectious and neglected diseases. In Europe, a small team conducts Resource Mobilization, Advocacy and Communications activities from IAVI’s European base in Amsterdam, working with a broad range of stakeholders including civil society organisations, donor governments, political leaders, research and policy institutions and the press.

Position Summary

The Advocacy Specialist will report to the Advocacy Manager, Europe and contribute to developing and implementing the advocacy programme. Activities include securing and sustaining national and regional political commitment and influencing and promoting public policies that support HIV and TB vaccine R&D specifically, and Global Health R&D more broadly. This requires the development and implementation of policy shaping and political advocacy programmes for audiences including government agencies, scientific communities, parliamentarians, policy makers and civil society. The work of the specialist will focus on engaging stakeholders in key European countries and European Union institutions, as well as in Global Health organizations. Guidance and support for resource mobilization and communications work led by the European office will also be required.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Develop and execute political advocacy work in close collaboration with colleagues in Europe team and in-country partners or consultants, including meeting with MPs and other stakeholders and arranging parliamentary events
• Collaborate with key partners, consultants and stakeholders, establish and deepen relationships and develop joint political and policy advocacy activities.
• Identify and monitor ongoing and new political priorities and policy initiatives by relevant European governments, EU institutions and Global Health institutions that impact on IAVI’s work and mission
• Contribute to influencing public policies that support the development of HIV and TB vaccines; focus on policy analysis and policy development impacting on commitments to addressing HIV/AIDS, TB, global health, and related topics
• Build and maintain in relevant countries strong relationship with parliamentarians, policy makers and civil society, as well as scientific and medical institutions and researchers
• Support the development of advocacy materials and messages required for a variety of European target audiences, in close collaboration with the fundraising and communication teams.
• Support with political and policy advocacy programmes at the global level as needed, in close collaboration with advocacy and policy staff in IAVI’s New York Head Quarters and across regional offices

Education, experience and skills

• Education at relevant University level (e.g. a BA or Masters in Public Health, Public Policy and / or International Affairs)

• 5-10 years professional experience in managing or coordinating political and policy advocacy programmes in or across European countries and European Union institutions involving coalitions and partnerships, including with researchers, NGOs and governments.
• Experience working internationally, in HIV/AIDS, TB, or related Global Health field would be an advantage.
• A existing network with relevant policy and decision makers in Europe, at the EU level and within global health institutions would be an advantage
• Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills with proven ability to develop strong relationships and work collaboratively with others from a range of disciplines and cultures.
• Confident and organised self-starter who can handle multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously, take initiative and is able to respond rapidly and effectively to new situations and opportunities.
• Deep understanding of policy development and political advocacy processes.
• Extensive familiarity with governmental structures, governmental decision-making and lobbying processes at country and EU level.
• Ability to work with complex biomedical information
• Proven skills at working in teams and managing complex and diverse projects.
• Committed to and an affinity with IAVI’s aims and mission.
• Fluent in English with excellent written and oral presentation skills. Fluency in another key European language would be a strong advantage.
• Computer literate.

Working conditions

• This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week.
• The post will be based in Amsterdam but will involve some travel mainly in Europe.
• The incumbent will need to possess the necessary permits for working in the Netherlands / the European Union.

Salary

Competitive; in line with experience and qualifications

Applications

To submit your application of interest, please visit the iavi career site and submit your CV and motivation letter.

The deadline for applications is Friday 15th November.

For clarifying questions, you can contact the IAVI Amsterdam office at +31205210030 or the recuiting manager: bcoates(at)iavi(dot)org

ECPAT UK is recruiting a CEO to provide highly effective leadership of ECPAT UK. You will use your demonstrated skills and experience to ensure ECPAT UK’s mission and strategic objectives are achieved through excellent organisational management and administration. As CEO, you will maintain and develop external relationships and use your strategic vision to lead the organisation through an exciting period of evolution. The CEO of ECPAT UK is a central player in the fight against child trafficking, with the opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of very many children around the UK and internationally.

About ECPAT UK

Every Child Protected Against Trafficking (ECPAT UK) is a leading children's rights organisation working to protect children from trafficking and transnational exploitation. We support children everywhere to uphold their rights and to live a life free from abuse and exploitation.

Since its establishment as a multi-agency coalition in 1994 (registering as an independent charity in 2004) ECPAT UK has played a pivotal role in raising the awareness of policymakers, professionals and the general public in order to tackle and prevent the exploitation of children.  We work directly with victims of trafficking to support them and to enable their voices to be heard across the spectrum of debate - at all times ensuring that our work is child-centred, rights-based and that it is rooted in every child’s fundamental human right to be protected from trafficking and exploitation.

We are part of the ECPAT International network, which is present in 93 countries, working to end child exploitation.

Our vision

Children everywhere are free from exploitation, trafficking and modern slavery

Our Mission

• To improve legislation and policy to end child trafficking and transnational child exploitation
• To improve the child protection response of professionals in the UK and overseas
• To ensure that the views of children affected by exploitation are part of the solution

Our strategic priorities

1. Improve legislation and policies protecting children trafficked and exploited in the UK and overseas through research, campaigns and advocacy
2. Promote new and increased understanding of child trafficking and exploitation in the UK and internationally, with a specific focus on root causes and gaps in protection
3. Improve the practice of frontline professionals through capacity building and sharing of specialist expertise
4. Promote active and meaningful youth participation with young people and those affected by trafficking and transnational exploitation, to inform policy and practice in UK and abroad
5. Position ECPAT UK as a key knowledge hub campaigning and advocating for every child’s right to be protected against trafficking and transnational exploitation 
6. Strengthen and sustain ECPAT UK’s growth

Our team

In addition to the CEO role there are currently 11 posts, covering policy and research, parliamentary affairs and campaigns, youth programmes, projects, training, communications and media, development / fundraising, finance and administration.

Recruitment of a Chief Executive Officer

We believe this to be an exciting and crucial time in the evolution of ECPAT UK and of the fight against child trafficking and transnational exploitation.  There is an increasing awareness of the various forms that modern slavery can take, and how that interfaces with the trafficking and exploitation of children; at the same time the situation is constantly changing, and at times seemingly intractable.  It is the role of ECPAT UK and the other actors in our space to tackle this intractability and to make sure that the issue remains at the forefront of our society’s attention so that it can be addressed effectively and permanently.  The CEO of ECPAT UK is a central player in this fight, with the opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of very many children around the UK and internationally.

Job Description

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer

Location The post is based at ECPAT UK’s Office in central London

Reporting to: ECPAT UK Board of Trustees

Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 (depending on experience) plus 6% pension paid by ECPAT UK.  An additional 1% allocation to pension will be taken from your wage (this is subject to change due to pension regulations).

Working hours: This is a full-time position and work will be carried out during normal office hours from the ECPAT Office. However the pattern of hours may vary according to operational needs and travel requirements, including overseas travel where appropriate.

Contract: Permanent after probationary period (6 months). The post requires a satisfactory DBS check.

Annual Leave: 28 days per annum plus statutory holidays.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1 Leading and managing the organisation

• To ensure that a long-term strategy, reviewed and approved by the trustees, is in place to guide the organisation in achieving its objectives.
• To ensure the production of appropriate business plans to implement and achieve the strategies agreed by the board.
• To ensure that the organisation has the human, material, financial and research resources it needs to operate effectively.
• To ensure that ECPAT UK has the right management systems and structures to carry out its work effectively, accountably and safely.
• To build the internal culture of ECPAT UK and strengthen the organisation by ensuring that staff are suitably equipped, provided with training, appraised in their work and given opportunities for professional development.
• To review with staff all new developments for the organisation and proactively research and promote ways to increase ECPAT UK’s influence and impact.

2 Promoting the mission and strategic objectives of the organisation

• To represent ECPAT UK in a variety of settings including government, industry and NGO partnership work and to ensure that all internal and external stakeholders are aware of ECPAT UK’s mission, vital activities and success.
• To protect and enhance the reputation of the organisation and at all times model the highest ethical standards and ensure that ECPAT UK maintains the highest quality of work.
• To take appropriate steps to protect the organisation from risk, including undertaking an annual risk audit.
• To represent the organisation, including speaking at conferences and participating in national and international fora and meetings.
• To ensure that ECPAT UK is well profiled in the media
• To manage the links with the ECPAT International Secretariat and other ECPAT groups worldwide.

3 Advocating for children and young people

• To be committed, at all times, to working for the best interests of children.
• To ensure that the views of children and young people are represented both in the external arena and within the organisation.

4 Overseeing income generation

• To work with staff to ensure income targets are set, effective fundraising strategies and activities are implemented and that the organisation is able to capitalise on its income generation activities.
• To meet with key funders regularly ensuring that supporters are kept up to date with work and recognised for their contributions.
• To research new funding sources and work with fundraising staff to bid for contracts, apply for funding and new work, and proactively seek out new funding partnerships.

5 Exercising financial stewardship and governance; ensuring organisational effectiveness

• To ensure that the annual budget and projected income and expenditure are set, monitored and regularly assessed.
• To ensure that ECPAT UK is in a position to fulfil its financial obligations under the Company and Charity Laws.
• To ensure that the annual accounts and Directors’ report are completed, audited, approved by Trustees and submitted to Companies House and the Charity Commission annually.
• To ensure that the responsibilities of Company Secretary are discharged appropriately.

• To oversee operations to ensure efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources.
• To ensure that the culture of quality improvement is maintained, ensuring that evaluation (external and internal) processes are carried out which measure the success of ECPAT UK’s programmes of work and that staff refine or change programmes in response to that information.

6 Working with the Board of Trustees

• To support the Chair and the Board of Trustees in formulating and regularly reviewing the organisation’s vision, mission and values.
• To develop, in partnership with the trustees, a long-term strategy for the organisation within the vision, mission and values established by the board.
• To review and develop, with the board, the organisation’s policy proposals and activity and adequately monitor annual plans, targets and performance.
• To report to the board on organisational progress, providing information on targets and organisational performance.
• To establish, with the Chair, the annual calendar for board and subcommittee meetings. 

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL

1. Highly motivated with strong leadership qualities and experience of managing staff, programmes and projects in a non-governmental organisation (charity, development agency or human rights organisation).
2. Sound understanding of ECPAT UK’s key policy issues
3. Experience of representing an organisation to others, ranging from grass roots activists to government officials.
4. Experience of working collaboratively with external organisations whilst maintaining the unique vision of the charity
5. Experience of fundraising from trusts, governmental and/or corporate sources.
6. Experience of developing and managing budgets.
7. Good written communication skills, including fluent spoken and written English.
8. Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly in staff leadership, management and development.
9. Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines and to react quickly when unexpected demands from the external environment occur
10. A willingness to ‘roll up the sleeves’, working flexibly within a small inter-disciplinary team
11. Ability to work pro-actively and reactively with all forms of media
12. Sensitivity to issues of children, gender orientation, race and religion and commitment to ensuring equal opportunities.
13. Education at degree level or equivalent
14. Willingness to travel abroad and to work outside usual office hours if necessary.

DESIRABLE

1. Knowledge of voluntary sector governance practice
2. Proven track record of influencing governmental/inter-governmental policy.
3. Experience of working internationally and/or in children’s rights and campaigning for change
4. Experience in, and understanding of, different methods for measuring, demonstrating and communicating successful outcomes
5. Working knowledge of / fluency in a second language

Recruitment process

A CV, plus a two-page personal statement demonstrating how you meet the person specification, should be submitted by 9am on 2nd December.

Shortlisting will take place during the week of 2nd December, with shortlisted candidates being notified by 11th December. 

Interviews will take place at ECPAT UK’s offices (81A Endell Street, London WC2H 9DX) during the week commencing 16th December (precise date to be confirmed).

The process will consist of a panel interview, to include a presentation.  Shortlisted applicants will be informed of the presentation topic at the point of notification.

We Belong team is comprised of two Co-Directors and one Outreach Worker. The team works exclusively with young people who have migrated to the UK and support young people who are impacted by hostile immigration policies and empower young people to speak out and be inquisitive about their rights.

Our Youth Parliamentary Officer will engage with young migrants and develop public affairs work with parliamentarians and stakeholders.  The Parliamentary Officer will raise awareness on immigration matters among parliamentarians and support other young people to confidently speak out about their experiences and own their narrative to ensure they become proactive campaigners.

Key Activities/ Tasks: 

Upholding a positive, empowering approach to working with young people, including:

• Working respectfully and non-judgementally to engage young people in We Belong work
• Encouraging participation when appropriate
• Maintaining appropriate, boundaried relationships with young people
• Developing an understanding of and keeping up to date with relevant policy and legislation
• Acting on safeguarding and risk information in line with We Belong policies and procedures.

Maintaining effective liaison with colleagues working across We Belong  and external organisations including:

• Attending and participating in team meetings and other events including training days
• Identify cases where policy and campaigning work could be undertaken
• Contributing frontline experience to We Belong’s campaign and sector change work
• Networking and building relationships with external professionals and agencies supporting young people.

Raising awareness of and support for the work of the project, including:

• Researching upcoming relevant parliamentary business
• Coordinating meetings and maintaining relationships with parliamentarians
• Communicating with external organisations and stakeholders in a clear and professional manner

• Supporting all relevant communications activity across online platforms
• Working collaboratively with parliamentary consultant to produce reports, briefings and consultation responses.

General reponsibilities

• Attending and participating in internal meetings as required
• Being a positive, cooperative and constructive team member, upholding the values of We Belong, complying with We Belong’s monitoring and recording requirements
• Representing and promoting the organisation’s work positively
• Carrying out all work with due regard to We Belong’s policies and procedures, including safeguarding and staff safety
• Promoting Equality and Diversity principles in all aspects of work.
• Carrying out any other duties which fall reasonably within this role.

Person Specfication 

Essential: 

• Understanding of the principles and practice of youth participation
•  Knowledge of immigration system
• Experience working with young people
• Ability to develop relationships with and relate to a diverse range of young people
• Skills in providing information, and assistance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to plan, record and organise work
• Ability to create effective working relationships with other professionals
• Ability to understand relevant legislation and policy
• Ability to represent We Belong at external meetings.
• Energetic, self-motivated and organised individual who is prepared to throw themselves into the work of We Belong, work collaboratively and uphold our mission, vision and values
• Creative and enthusiastic thinker who is able to support their team to examine cases and identify options that will enhance opportunities for young people
• Resilient, emotionally intelligent individual who understands the nature of working with young migrants and is able to work in a professional manner
• Willing to attend training

Desirable:

• Knowledge of other organisations working in the sector
• Experience of providing information and advice and advocacy
• Relevant qualifications/training to the post
• Prepared to work out of hours occasionally

Please note that only successful candidates will be called in for an interview on Monday 9th December. 

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

This is an exciting time join the Policy and Campaigns team at Crisis and play an important role to help us advance our goal to end homelessness in Great Britain. As Policy and Public Affairs Officer, you will work across a range of areas that are integral to ending homelessness and support the development of our policy work and influencing to help people out of homelessness and campaign for the changes needed to solve it altogether.

About you
To be successful in this role you will have solid experience of developing practical policy solutions to complex problems and strong knowledge of parliamentary and political procedures. You will also be enthusiastic about working cross-organisationally with frontline services and people with lived experience to develop policy from practice. 

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

· Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
· Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
· 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please submit a CV and a covering letter stating how you meet the first 5 points of the person specification using the link provided by Charity Jobs.

Closing date: 2 December(11.59pm)

Person Specification

1. Experience of working in a high-pressured policy environment to develop evidence based, solutions focused policy recommendations
2. Strong knowledge of parliamentary and political processes
3. Experience of working on and leading successful public affairs influencing strategies
4. Strong communication skills including the ability to write influencing materials clearly (e.g. briefs, blogs, consultation responses) and the ability to present material to diverse audiences
5. Ability to work cross-organisationally and bring together people from different teams to achieve objectives
6. Ability to represent Crisis in meetings and on public platforms
7. Knowledge and experience of social policy and working on the issue of housing, homelessness or a related social policy area
8. Strong team player with track-record of working cross-organisationally, including with frontline services and communications teams
9. Willingness to work outside office hours, including over the Christmas holiday period and have occasional overnight stays
10. Commitment to Crisis’s purpose and values including equality and social inclusion

 We value diversity, promote equality and encourage and applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

The Policy & Public Affairs Officer will be stepping in at a very interesting time - post General Election, towards the end of a pilot with DCMS to engage more young people with policy makers, and a growing interest across the political spectrum in listening to young people.

The post-holder will be working with colleagues and young people across the charity to ensure that youth voice is at the heart of our policy and advocacy work. Activities will include supporting the Youth Select Committee, working with UK Parliament to ensure strong policy representation from young people directly to government, supporting the activity of the Youth Affairs and Votes at 16 APPGs, and supporting young people to advocate on the issues that are a priority to them. The postholder will also be looking to increase meaningful opportunities to put youth voice at the heart of decision making through mapping policy agendas and coordinating responses to Government, Parliament and other consultations that are relevant to young people.

This is an ideal role for someone with some experience in the policy and advocacy role who is looking to increase their impact.  passionate about ensuring young people are at the heart of decisions amde about them, the ideal candidate will be an active collaborator who works well with others to enhance impact and reach, and knows the value of ensuring young people have a place at the policy table.

About the role

We’re on the hunt for a Programme Officer to join us at this exciting stage in Settle’s development. Over the next few years we will be rolling out our programme to hundreds of young people across London. This is a brilliant opportunity to take an integral frontline role in a dynamic and fast-growing charity. We’re a small team taking big steps to tackle youth homelessness.

As a Programme Officer you’ll be working at the frontline - delivering our award-winning programmes and working 1-1 with marginalised young people across the capital. You’ll work closely with our partners to ensure the smooth delivery of our contracts and report to the Programme Manager.

Responsibilities

• Supporting vulnerable young people

You’ll be delivering our programmes and working 1-1 with marginalised young people across London. You’ll manage a caseload of young people and be a shining role model to those you’re supporting. 

• Working with delivery partners

You’ll be working closely with our delivery partners to ensure the young people are getting the best support out there. Whether that’s liaising with social landlords or local debt advice charities.

• Collecting crucial impact data

You’ll be meticulous in your collecting and reporting of data, understanding that this information is crucial to demonstrating our impact to funders and clients. You’ll keep your notes and our databases up to date with accurate information. 

• Getting stuck in

We’re a small team and you’ll be ready to get stuck into new projects and opportunities as they arise - stretching yourself and developing your expertise.

Key info:

• Reports to:  Programme Manager
• Start Date:  January 2020
• Salary:  £24,000
• Hours:  Full time
• Contract:  12 month fixed term, subject to 3 month probation period
• Location:  Office is in London Fields, Hackney. You’ll work there and across Greater London 
• Closing date:  Sunday 1st December at 11:59 PM, 1st round interviews 9th or 10th December

Benefits:

• Lovely open plan office in Hackney, right next London Fields and Broadway Market 
• Scope to take real ownership in a fast-growing startup 
• Strong commitment to professional development - with a £500 training budget 
• Up to 3% pension contribution 
• 25 days paid annual leave per year (excluding bank holidays)
• Cycle to work scheme

About us

Settle is an award winning charity that supports vulnerable young people moving into their first home. Our mission is to break the cycle of youth homelessness by equipping young people with the life skills and confidence they need to thrive. 

Since launching in 2015 we’ve supported hundreds of young people across London.As a result of our positive impact, we've been shortlisted for the Guardian Public Services Award 2019, picked as a Big Issue Top 100 Changemaker in 2019 and voted ‘Best Tenant Support Service’ at the 2016 National Housing Excellence Awards.. We’ve been consolidating our work over the last few years, working with partners including Nesta, Hyde Housing and JP Morgan, and we’re now ready to take things to the next level. We are a deeply committed team of 6 supported by a brilliant board of 5 trustees who help us achieve our social mission.

The closing date for the role is 11:59 PM, Sunday 1st December. We will be holding first round interviews on the 9th and 10th December.

Please submit a CV & covering letter by clicking 'Apply' Your cover letter should include why you are suitable for this role, what your current employment situation is and when you would be available to start.