Do you have a genuine passion for fundraising and dog welfare? If so, then this could be the role for you. 

Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of rehoming centres, training schools and charity shops. Last year, Dogs Trust centres cared for over 9,000 dogs; we never put a healthy dog down.

We are reliant on voluntary donations in order to continue our work. The Donor Recruitment team is responsible for increasing the Dogs Trust supporter base by recruiting donors across all channels and products, including but not limited to Sponsor a Dog, Regular Giving and Membership.

Reporting to the Direct Dialogue Manager and working alongside our two existing Fundraising Afficers and four Fundraising Officers, you will be responsible for assisting in multiple direct dialogue campaigns across Face to Face and Telephone Fundraising, as well as other areas of donor recruitment such as direct marketing and membership as necessary. This role will require some travel throughout the UK, and some irregular office hours may be necessary from time to time.To be successful in this role you will be a fantastic communicator and a real team player. Ideally, you will have experience in either fundraising or office-based customer service, as well as being organised and attentive to detail. An empathy with Dogs Trust supporters, in particular dog sponsors, is also essential in this post.

In return for all of this, we have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes excellent annual leave and pension allowances, and you will you join a team of highly professional and driven colleagues in a brilliant upbeat and collaborative environment, all with a genuine passion for dog welfare.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

The location of this role will be our London head office. However, due to current COVID 19 restrictions, we expect that successful applicants will begin the role working from home, and are likely to be offered flexible working in the future. 

Join the highly successful ISM campaigning for musicians

Central London – Senior Policy and Campaigns Officer 
 
Permanent and Full Time –£40K 
 
The ISM is looking for a dynamic and proactive policy officer who is also skilled in campaigning to add strength to our high profile lobbying on Brexit, music education and copyright. The ISM’s advocacy is second to none and we are now looking for an extremely committed individual who will go the extra mile developing our expertise in specific policy areas. The campaigning will focus on halting the damage which Brexit is causing the music sector, delivering positive change in music education and ensuring that creatives are properly remunerated. 
 
The ISM has seen significant growth in terms of its membership over recent years which now stands at over 11,000 members and much of this growth has been driven by its campaigning. You will be able to demonstrate significant effectiveness in lobbying and advocacy with at least 5 years policy and campaigns experience.  You will have sound political judgement, excellent written and interpersonal skills and great attention to detail. 

You will be joining a professional staff team who are based in Bayswater, London but are currently following a hybrid model of work. 
 
To apply please send a full CV and covering letter saying why you are right the person for the job and join us in supporting the music sector at this critical time.
 
Closing date is Monday 15 November at 9.30.  Interviews will be held shortly thereafter.

Based in any UK office (Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London or Manchester)

Fixed term contract for 6 months

Part time – 25 hours pw

This role is being created through the Government Kickstart scheme. To qualify for the role, you must be aged between 18-24 years old on 1st July and currently unemployed and on Universal Credit - unfortunately we are not able to open this role to 16 and 17 years olds at this time. You will be given a reference number from your DWP work coach to include in your application.

The job of a Save the Children's UK Resourcing Assistant is varied and rewarding.

• Would you like the opportunity to gain experience in a HR role?
• Are excited by gaining experience in the charity sector and giving back to society?
• Do you enjoy working with the general public?
• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn't just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

Background:

At Save the Children. Together, we fight for children every single day so that they can make their mark on the world and build a better future. This role will be based in our HR Resourcing Team which is responsible for helping the organisation to recruit the best talent from across industries and sectors to help ensure Save the Children UK continues to win change for children.

Job Purpose:

In this 6 month placement, you will be based in our Resourcing Team, and you will report into the Resourcing Strategy Manager.

Join us as a Resourcing Assistant and play a pivotal role in our HR Resourcing team. You will work with the team to assess candidates, support with hiring training and even deliver the best news they can hear – “you got the job!”

This is an important role in the team and your efforts will ensure that we continue to identify talented and diverse candidates who will make a real positive impact for children around the world.

 In return we'll provide you with training in all aspects of the role, as well as weekly programme of sessions which we'd design for you to help build your wider skills and experience.

As a rights-based organisation, we are committed to anti-racism and actively opposed systemic oppression of any form.  As such, you must support our commitment to celebrate diversity, challenge inequality, and build an inclusive environment for every one of our employees so we can better represent the children we protect.

Key Accountabilities:

Recruitment

• Conducting basic candidate interviews over the phone
• Creating lists of potentially suitable candidates

Recruitment Support

• Writing compelling advert copy
• Posting adverts on job boards
• Supporting with arrangements for interviews and assessments
• Communicating with candidates and hiring managers
• Providing recruitment training to hiring managers
• Working with other charities and groups to promote our vacancies

Administration

• Monitoring the Careers inbox
• Dealing with a variety of queries from candidates, agencies and hiring managers
• Updating and maintaining our HR intranet page
• Processing team expenses and invoices

Reporting

• Running and preparing a variety of recruitment reports
• Helping to monitor and evaluate the work we're doing

Essential Technical Competencies:

• Great customer service and administration skills
• Good working knowledge of computer software systems (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• Good literacy skills

Behavioural Competencies:

• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Interest in learning
• Organisation
• Professionalism and work ethic
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Willingness to work positively with others

In your application we'd encourage you to show us how you can work effectively with people from a range backgrounds, your interest in the issues that Save the Children focuses, and if you have any, your previous volunteer experience of charity fundraising, campaigning, and volunteering.

If you have a disability, wellbeing or mental health issue, we can help you by making reasonable adjustments to remove or reduce barriers you might be facing in submitting your application.

Remote Working:

The majority of SCUK employees are currently working remotely within the UK in line with UK Government guidance. Commencing July 2021 we will transition to flexible and hybrid ways of working (i.e. a mixture of remote/home and office-based working) as social distancing restrictions ease.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. 

We are looking for a committed and proactive individual with knowledge and interest in social welfare advice and support. The post holder will provide casework support to advisors in our casework team and our Pro Bono Project Co-ordinator. This role will support the day to day running of our casework services and the co-ordination and administration of our Pro Bono Project. The post-holder will engage with our clients on a daily basis and have the opportunity to assist them with form filling. The role is the ideal opportunity to gain insight into social welfare advice and casework.

Z2K is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of poverty, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We welcome evidence of experience from both work and non-work settings such as volunteering and personal life.

Closing Date: Midnight 21th November 2021

Interview & Assessment date: Thursday 2nd December 2021 

Fixed term contract for 6 months

Part time – 25 hours pw

Ashton-under-lyme

This role is being created through the Government Kickstart scheme. To qualify for the role, you must be aged between 18-24 years old on 1st July and currently unemployed and on Universal Credit - unfortunately we are not able to open this role to 16 and 17 years olds at this time. You will be given a reference number from your DWP work coach to include in your application.

Background:

At Save the Children. Together, we fight for children every single day so that they can make their mark on the world and build a better future. This role will be based in our Smallshaw-Hurst Team which is responsible for working with partners to create fairer childhoods by tackling poverty and ensuring all children have the start in life.

Job Purpose:

We are looking for an individual who is interested in gaining experience in working in the charitable sector to join us for 6 months as a Community Development Assistant to support our work.

Smallshaw-Hurst Children's Community works with people and organisations in the communities of Ashton Under-Lyne to collectively deliver better outcomes for children and young people. Our vision is to close the gap between outcomes for children growing up in poverty and their more affluent peers.

To help us understand our communities ‘Story of Place', we would like to engage a Kickstart role as part of this pioneering piece of work that supports and underpins the work of the Children's Community.

The role is a really exciting opportunity, working alongside our current community development practitioner to develop skills and competence around community engagement and development work, whilst gaining experience and knowledge in a highly concentrated way to truly understand the lived experience of families, children and young people.

Key Accountabilities:

• Shape the work of the Smallshaw-Hurst Children's Community
• Develop a local plan led by the community, for the community to support better outcomes for children and young people
• Support and further build the inherent assets of the community – its people
• Connect community members in a meaningful way to governance structures that support the system of children and young people's services and provisions in a locality.

Positive attitude, flexibility, and an interest in learning will be key elements in making the role work, and you'll also need a willingness to work positively with others from across the organisation.

We're looking for someone who is committed to the vision, mission, values and approach of Save the Children, and who is happy to follow our policies around safeguarding, managing risk and our code of conduct.

In return we'll provide you with training in all aspects of the role, as well as weekly programme of sessions which we'd design for you to help build your wider skills and experience.

Essential Technical Competencies:

• Great customer service and administration skills
• Good working knowledge of computer software systems (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• Good literacy skills

Behavioural Competencies:

• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Interest in learning
• Organisation
• Professionalism and work ethic
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Willingness to work positively with others

In your application we'd encourage you to show us how you can work effectively with people from a range of backgrounds, your interest in the issues that Save the Children works on, and if you have any previous volunteer experience of charity fundraising, campaigning, and volunteering.

If you have a disability, wellbeing or mental health issue, we can help you by making reasonable adjustments to remove or reduce barriers you might be facing in submitting your application.

Remote Working:

The majority of SCUK employees are currently working remotely within the UK in line with UK Government guidance. Commencing July 2021 we will transition to flexible and hybrid ways of working (i.e. a mixture of remote/home and office-based working) as social distancing restrictions ease.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. 

Fixed term contract for 6 months

Part time – 25 hours pw

A mix of home or office-based working (Edinburgh)

This role is being created through the Government Kickstart scheme. To qualify for the role, you must be aged between 18-24 years old on 1st July and currently unemployed and on Universal Credit - unfortunately we are not able to open this role to 16 and 17 years olds at this time. You will be given a reference number from your DWP work coach to include in your application.

Background:

At Save the Children. Together, we fight for children every single day so that they can make their mark on the world and build a better future. This role will be based in our Scotland Team which is responsible for working with partners to create fairer childhoods by tackling poverty and ensuring all children have the start in life.

Job Purpose:

We are looking for an individual who is interested in gaining experience in working in the charitable sector to join us for 6 months as a Project Assistant to support our work.

In this placement, you'll be based in our Scotland squad. A team that brings together colleagues from across Save the Children to work together on projects to give children the best start in life including research and campaigns, delivering early years grants to families with young children, our Families Connect programme.

It's a role created to give variety and experience of working in the charitable sector, so during your time with you us you'll be supporting the team to undertake a range of projects and tasks to help to ensure we are securing change.

Key Accountabilities:

• Carrying out research projects
• Organising meetings, taking minutes and notes
• Communicating with supporters and other staff
• Developing creative content and ideas
• Helping to monitor and evaluate the work we're doing.

Positive attitude, flexibility, and an interest in learning will be key elements in making the role work, and you'll also need a willingness to work positively with others from across the organisation.

We're looking for someone who is committed to the vision, mission, values and approach of Save the Children, and who is happy to follow our policies around safeguarding, managing risk and our code of conduct.

In return we'll provide you with training in all aspects of the role, as well as weekly programme of sessions which we'd design for you to help build your wider skills and experience.

Essential Technical Competencies:

• Great customer service and administration skills
• Good working knowledge of computer software systems (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• Good literacy skills

Behavioural Competencies:

• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Interest in learning
• Organisation
• Professionalism and work ethic
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Willingness to work positively with others

In your application we'd encourage you to show us how you can work effectively with people from a range of backgrounds, your interest in the issues that Save the Children works on, and if you have any previous volunteer experience of charity fundraising, campaigning, and volunteering.

If you have a disability, wellbeing or mental health issue, we can help you by making reasonable adjustments to remove or reduce barriers you might be facing in submitting your application.

Remote Working:

The majority of SCUK employees are currently working remotely within the UK in line with UK Government guidance. Commencing July 2021 we will transition to flexible and hybrid ways of working (i.e. a mixture of remote/home and office-based working) as social distancing restrictions ease.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. 

Based in any UK office (Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London or Manchester)

Fixed term contract for 6 months

Part time – 25 hours pw

Based in any UK Office (Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London or Manchester)

This role is being created through the Government Kickstart scheme. To qualify for the role, you must be aged between 18-24 years old on 1st July 2021 and currently unemployed and on Universal Credit - unfortunately we are not able to open this role to 16 and 17 years olds at this time. You will be given a reference number from your DWP work coach to include in your application.

Background:

At Save the Children. Together, we fight for children every single day so that they can make their mark on the world and build a better future. This role will be based in our Policy Advocacy and Campaigns department which is responsible for influencing debates, government policies and public opinions to help ensure we're winning change for children.

Job Purpose:

We are looking for an individual to join us for 6 months as a Social Media Assistant in Save the Children's Media & Corporate Communications Department.

The Social Media Assistant will support the social media squad in producing world class content for Save the Children's social media channels in order to build Save the Children's brand and drive impactful campaigns. This will include writing copy, scheduling posts, editing film/photos, data visualisations and broadcasting live social content. 

We're looking for someone who lives and breathes digital content, and will bring fresh ideas and enthusiasm to tell the stories of children in the most impactful and innovative ways. You'll also gain production experience working across editing software as the Adobe Creative Cloud platform including Premier Pro, After Effects and Photoshop.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the team to plan and deliver compelling innovative digital content for Save the Children's Social Media Channels including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
• Write copy/schedule posts including text, video and photo for use across Save the Children's channels
• Take ownership of the social media calendar; scheduling and publishing content across all social media platforms
• Stay up to date on social media trends, ideate original and innovative concepts for social media channel
• Report on the performance of Save the Children's social media channels
• Support Videographers/Photographers on Save the Children shoots where needed.
• Develop skills on Adobe Creative Cloud editing software including InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop.

In this placement, you'll be based in our social media squad. Our squads are teams that bring together colleagues from across Save the Children to work together on areas of work to challenge the government to tackle key issues like protecting children in conflict, that our international aid budget is used to help children around the world and helping to reduce child poverty. 

It's a role created to give variety and experience of working in the charitable sector, so during your time with us you'll be supporting the team to undertake a range of projects and tasks to help ensure we are securing change, this could include carrying out research projects, organising meetings, taking minutes and notes, communicating with supporters and other staff, developing creative content and ideas, and helping to monitor and evaluate the work we're doing.

Positive attitude, flexibility, and an interest in learning will be key elements in making the role work, and you'll also need a willingness to work positively with others from across the organisation.

We're looking for someone who is committed to the vision, mission, values and approach of Save the Children, and who is happy to follow our policies around safeguarding, managing risk and our code of conduct.

In return we'll provide you with training in all aspects of the role, as well as weekly programme of sessions which we'd design for you to help build your wider skills and experience.

Essential Technical Competencies:

• Great customer service and administration skills
• Good working knowledge of computer software systems (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• Good literacy skills

Behavioural Compete

• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Interest in learning
• Organisation
• Professionalism and work ethic
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Willingness to work positively with others

In your application we'd encourage you to show us how you can work effectively with people from a range backgrounds, your interest in the issues that Save the Children focuses, and if you have any, your previous volunteer experience of charity fundraising, campaigning, and volunteering.

If you have a disability, wellbeing or mental health issue, we can help you by making reasonable adjustments to remove or reduce barriers you might be facing in submitting your application.

Remote Working:

The majority of SCUK employees are currently working remotely within the UK in line with UK Government guidance. Commencing July 2021 we will transition to flexible and hybrid ways of working (i.e. a mixture of remote/home and office-based working) as social distancing restrictions ease.

We are happy tdiscuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. 

Location - London, Tunis, Beirut.

Fixed Term Contract for 48 months

Salary grade and benefits will vary country dependent

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Amnesty International is looking for a Research, Campaign and Communication Assistant (RCCA) to join its Saudi Arabia and Yemen team in our MENA regional office.

The Saudi Arabia and Yemen teams take the lead in initiating human rights research and campaigning for positive change in human rights in those countries. As a member of the team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining efficient and effective administrative systems and procedures. In addition, you will assist in gathering, processing and managing information relevant to the team's research and campaigning work for the promotion and protection of human rights, as well as contributing to the production of written material. The role will be based in one of our offices in either Beirut, Tunis, or London.

ABOUT YOU:

You will need proven administrative skills, including experience of creating and maintaining administrative systems, along with good organizational, communication and inter-personal skills. You will be able to conduct desk research, fact-check information, and actively monitor and maintain logs on themes and issues as agreed with the team. You will also be at ease coordinating and supporting campaigning and comms work in tandem with your team members. Working in a multicultural environment, you will be part of a team and must be able to work under pressure. You will need to be fluent in English with a good working knowledge of Arabic.

ABOUT US:

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click 'Apply for this Role' below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

Background: Suzy Lamplugh Trust is the UK’s pioneering personal safety charity and leading stalking authority, established in 1986 following the disappearance of 25-year-old Suzy Lamplugh whilst at work. We work towards creating a society in which people are safer - and feel safer - from the prevalence of stalking, harassment, aggression and violence, achieved through Supporting people; Education; and Campaigning.

Purpose of the job: To lead on Suzy Lamplugh Trust’s policy work relating to keeping people safe from violence and aggression in every aspect of their life by addressing these issues at their root cause and seeking to influence policy and legislative change where necessary. Support will also be given to work across the team to ensure more victims of stalking receive better support and protection. The post holder will work in a committed and expert team.

Remote working may be required initially due to Covid-19 restrictions. Thereafter we would expect this role to be worked flexibly, with a mix of remote and office-based working, with the expectation of being office-based at least three days per week.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

If you do not receive a response within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Lead the delivery and evaluation of national campaigns on personal safety as required as well as stalking and other priority areas. 

2. Maintain effective relationships with civil servants, policy makers, national and local decision makers, and other campaigning bodies and build relevant networks of stakeholders. 

3. Proactively keep abreast of issues within the post-holder’s own portfolio, general criminal justice, personal safety and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) policy developments and up to date campaigning techniques. 

4. To undertake or commission research on specific policy areas as required. 

5. Develop policy recommendations, write policy and campaigns reports, lobby government and other decision makers and stakeholders, and respond on behalf of Suzy Lamplugh Trust to government enquiries, consultations or other relevant initiatives. 

6. Engage people with experience of stalking and personal safety issues including harassment and violence, in all aspects of work, including input into planning and policy development, participation in research and engagement in campaign actions and events. 

7. Disseminate Suzy Lamplugh Trust policies and campaigns through external presentations, publications, articles or briefings for a variety of audiences, and plan, organise, implement, oversee and evaluate campaign events. 

8. Represent Suzy Lamplugh Trust externally including at multi-stakeholder meetings with government departments and the media. 

9. Ensure project budgets are monitored effectively, and expenditure is reported back to funders in line with their requirements. 

10. Work with the fundraising team to help strengthen Suzy Lamplugh Trust’s case for support. Work closely with fundraisers to draft fundraising applications and input into fundraising appeals. 

11. Manage the organisation of stakeholder meetings as required. 

12. To help manage the Trust’s response to media enquiries, including acting as a spokesperson to media agencies 

13. Undertake other duties that may from time to time be necessary and are compatible with the nature and grade of the post. 

Skills and Experience: 

Essential 

• Experience in a policy and campaigning role 

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral 

• Understanding and proven experience of using a range of campaigning techniques, including social media platforms, and how to use them to good effect 

• Ability to understand and analyse complex information including research reports, statistics and legislation 

• Good knowledge of local and national government structures and experience of influencing them including the legislative process 

• Experience of developing and maintaining effective working relationships both internally and externally, including negotiation with organisations or individuals with differing perspectives and agendas 

• Ability to manage projects, including planning, implementing, over-seeing projects to meet agreed deadlines and targets 

Desirable 

• Experience of public speaking 

• Experience of recruiting and supervising volunteers 

• Experience of dealing with the press or other media 

• Detailed understanding of the nature and complexities of gendered crime and personal safety 

Personal Attributes: 

• Passionate 

• Confident 

• Adaptable 

• An ambitious and positive attitude 

• Methodical 

• Focused and results driven 

Position: Campaigns Assistant to the Directors

Based: Bath or London

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Salary range: £30,000 - £35,000

Benefits:

• Private healthcare

• Generous pension rising with each completed year of service

• Generous holiday entitlement increasing annually

• Home working 1 day per week (notwithstanding remote working initially due to covid)

• Unique opportunities for career development within a high-impact international organization

Position overview

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to provide research and campaign support to the Founding Directors of the Environmental Justice Foundation. EJF is a leading international organisation working to protect natural environments, wildlife and defend basic human rights. 

The Campaigns Assistant will provide essential campaign support to the Directors by undertaking research, writing, communications and outreach across all of EJF’s programmes. EJF’s work focuses on oceans, marine biodiversity and an end to illegal fishing and ‘seafood slavery’; climate, ‘blue carbon’ and mangrove forests; sustainable fashion; and wildlife trade.

This is a challenging, fast-paced and varied role demanding meticulous attention to detail, creative thinking, an ability to quickly grasp new issues, and a ‘can do’ attitude. The CA will have superb interpersonal and communications skills including excellent research and writing abilities, and a proven ability to quickly produce polished written documents. The CA will be ambitious with a strong commitment and determination to help deliver EJF’s vision to Protect People and Planet.

This is a unique opportunity to work exclusively with the Directors, gaining exceptional experience, skills and insights within this international organisation. The role offers an unusual level of career development for the right person looking to excel and make a strong impact in international conservation and human rights.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead research across multiple issues, including new opportunities and developing campaign projects; research will include scientific, socio-economic, legal/policy and other areas that can be applied to campaigns and projects.

• Produce high-calibre communications materials including campaign briefings and reports; web-copy and blogs; speeches and presentations on behalf of the Directors.

• Support research into the target audiences and contacts for campaign outreach; and maintain the detailed contacts history on behalf of the Directors.

• Represent EJF in external meetings and events with policymakers, industry, NGO and other expert or public audiences as requested by the Directors.

• Provide research and communications support to EJF’s special events and partnerships, helping to engage the public and public figures, industry and policymakers.

Essential skills and attributes:

• Degree-level education

• Demonstrable relevant research experience

• Outstanding research skills, intellectual and academic rigour. An ability to compile information make it easily accessible to multiple audiences (including non-expert).

• Ability to learn quickly and apply information to the specific needs of the campaigns and projects.

• Excellent writing and presentation skills with a meticulous attention to detail, precision and accuracy.

• Excellent spoken and written English.

• Understanding that change is not easily won, but worth winning.

Applications: please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are the right person for this job the email address provided. 

Closing date for applications: 5pm Friday 5th November 2021.First interviews will take place by video conference with the Directors in November 2021.

EJF is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity within the workplace.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

As part of the Global Campaigns team, the Campaigns Officer will deliver impactful and innovative campaigns and actions that engage new and existing supporters and demonstrate grassroots support for ONE’s policy goals and mission. The Campaigns Officer will be responsible for helping to grow ONE’s supporter base, delivering and coordinating a range of global and market specific campaigns, working with the wider Engagement and Mobilization team, advocacy, global communications and country teams.

The ideal candidate will be an energetic and enthusiastic team player, skilled in developing digital (specifically email) and offline campaigns for an international audience. This is a full-time role reporting to the Mobilization Director and can be based in London or Washington, DC.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Develop public mobilization strategies for specific global and regional campaigns - including tactics, supporter journeys and the building of emails and action pages. 
• Partner with ONE’s country campaigners to create focused campaigns to engage supporters on a national level and help us reach and exceed benchmarks. 
• Coordinate the development of campaign messaging, tactics and content that are on brand and communicate ONE’s message to our audiences.
• Coordinate market email schedules and builds,  alongside the rest of the team and markets priorities. 
• Work with the digital innovation and insights team to coordinate ONE's email marketing testing program and support colleagues with advice on email marketing best practice
• Work with the wider Engagement and Mobilization Department to analyze campaign performance in order to improve campaigns and make adjustments as and when needed. 
• Stay abreast of new and emerging campaign tactics and technologies and share this with Global campaign team members and other teams as appropriate.
• Any other duties as appropriate to the role as determined by the Mobilization Director and Global Campaign Senior Director.

WHAT YOU BRING TO ONE:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 4 years’ experience of managing digital campaigns and of working with CRM, online organizing or advocacy systems such as ActionKit.
• Experience of Content Management Systems such as WordPress.
• Experienced in writing campaign focused emails to supporters and managing email journeys for international audiences. 
• Experience of campaign and email testing, analysis, reporting and evaluation. 
• Some project management experience / experience of leading on smaller projects and working within specialized teams. 
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Experience of email marketing and social media best practices.
• Experienced in creating content and leading on projects for an international or diverse audience.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and strong interpersonal skills.
• Very well organized with a proven ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Flexibility and resourcefulness to respond to a fast-paced work environment with shifting deadlines.
• Experience of working within a campaigns, advocacy, or communications environment.
• A commitment to ONE’s mission.
• Ability to work and live in either the United Kingdom, USA, France or Nigeria is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Fluency in English required. Additional languages (French, German) a plus.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
If you are ready to join the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease, please submit an application on our job page. 

ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

Due to the high volume of inquiries that ONE receives, we thank all candidates for their interest yet only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

ABOUT ONE

ONE is a global movement campaigning to end extreme poverty and preventable disease by 2030, so that everyone, everywhere can lead a life of dignity and opportunity. We believe the fight against poverty isn’t about charity, but about justice and equality.

Whether lobbying political leaders in world capitals or running cutting-edge grassroots campaigns, ONE pressures governments to do more to fight extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa, and empowers citizens to hold their governments to account.

ONE’s supporters are crucial to this work. They come from every walk of life and from across the political spectrum. They’re artists and activists, faith and business leaders, students and scientists. They take action day in, day out — organizing, mobilizing, educating, and advocating so that people will have the chance not just to survive, but to thrive.

ONE teams in Abuja, Berlin, Brussels, Dakar, Johannesburg, London, New York, Ottawa, Paris and Washington DC, educate and lobby governments to shape policy solutions that save and improve millions of lives — and which every year are under threat from cuts and other priorities.

ONE is grounded in a mission, vision and set of values that provide a foundation for our work. At ONE, we look for talented individuals who are passionate about making change and who will strive to embody our values. Please take a moment to make yourself familiar with our values and mission statement before submitting your application.

Employees of ONE work in a collaborative and creative environment. When you work for ONE, you will receive excellent benefits along with the opportunity to be part of an international organization and contribute to our mission to end extreme poverty and preventable disease.

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, conscientious person to join our Support team as a part time Housing Support Assistant in our Young Parents service in St Austell.

You will be lone working with people who have a range of support and housing needs including substance misuse, mental ill-heath, fleeing domestic abuse and any other challenging issues. Providing a holistic service assisting with health and wellbeing, housing, maintaining tenancies, sign-posting and emotional support. You will need to take a creative approach to support, adapting your style of communication with each individual to provide a person centred approach and help customers establish and work towards their goals and aspirations.

This role involves sleeping nights and weekend shifts to provide a safe, secure and supportive service.  You will support and monitor the conduct, health, safety and general welfare of residents with a flexible and sensitive approach.
 
You will need to be able to effectively risk assess and have a good understanding of safeguarding. You will be expected to work flexibly to ensure that the needs of the clients are met.

This role is being offered on a part time basis, working 24 hours per week (2 x 12 hour sleeping night shifts), over 7 days to include weekend working.
 
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups, and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. Appointment to the post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

About The Candidate

To be considered for the role of  Housing Support Assistant, you will be / have:

- Have experience of risk assessing and risk management.
- Be a great communicator with the ability to build a rapport.
- Have accurate record keeping and computer skills.
- Confident in lone working and be a good team player.
- Have a flexible approach to work.
- Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Be resilient and adaptable.
- Have an open, friendly personality and the ability to maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations.

 What we offer:
• Competitive salary • Defined Contribution pension scheme – employer contribution of 6% - 9% • Death in Service benefit ( 3 x salary) •  26 days annual leave plus bank holidays with service related increase to your entitlement up to 30 days • Annual Leave purchase • Family Friendly policies • Health Cash Plan including dental and optical cover • Employee Assistance Programme • Health and Wellbeing programme which includes enhanced sick pay, monthly campaigns, training and yearly flu jabs  •  Cycle to Work scheme •  Car Benefit scheme • Learning and Development including coaching and professional qualification support • Volunteering days • Discretionary Bonus scheme.
You may have experience or an interest in the following: Support Worker, Care Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Senior Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Relief Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP or Flexible Working.

About The Company

LiveWest provides over 38,000 homes to over 80,000 people throughout the South West from Gloucestershire to the Isles of Scilly. We have plans to build over 6,000 homes in the area over the next five years, developing new homes of all tenures including low-cost rent and sale, market rent and sale, and a range of supported housing and intermediate housing products, creating choice and flexibility. 
 
As well as developing new homes, we continue to invest in existing properties and communities. Through the stability of good housing, we place better living for better lives at the centre of our mission both today and for generations to come. At LiveWest we believe in a home for everyone. 

As an Inclusive Employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. For further information about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, please visit our website.

Salary: £28,000

Position:  Permanent

Location: London (hybrid working with 1 day per week in the London Office)

Deadline for Applications: Open until filled - please apply immediately

The Position:

This post of Campaigns Officer will develop and deliver high impact national campaigns, mobilising supporters to take action through building our client’s email network of campaigners, project managing creative campaigns activities and ensuring that the voices of those people represented by our client are heard by decision makers.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of how national campaigns can influence decision makers.
• Knowledge of how policy, public affairs and campaigns create positive change.
• Ability to write creative and accessible content for a range of platforms and publications (experience of e-campaigning software, Google Analytics and content management systems would be ideal)
• Strong, confident interpersonal skills.

The organisation:

A social welfare campaign

The role:

To co-ordinate campaigns on a national level to motivate individuals to take action, often by email, focussing campaigns at key decision makers

To work with public affairs colleagues to co-ordinate and deliver creative and impactful campaigns.

To involve beneficiaries to share their story and help shape the campaigns.

The candidate:

Solid knowledge of activism and campaigning and how policy, influencing and campaigns work together to affect change.

A strong relationship builder able to work with a wide range of internal colleagues and external stakeholders.

Demonstrable experience of writing powerful copy for online and offline platforms with the ability to simplify complex messages.

Deadline: Friday 29th October 2021