London WC1H (Hybrid working, with around 40% of your time per month being office based.)

About the role:

The ACU is the world’s first and oldest international university network. Our mission is to build a better world through Higher Education, and we believe that international collaboration is the key to tackling the global challenges that we now face. We are looking for a creative and strategic communicator to help us reach new audiences with the work and impact of the ACU and our members.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our ambitious strategy to advance the position of universities and their contribution to sustainable development on the global stage and with funders and decision makers.

Working closely with the Director of Strategic Communications, this role will support the development and implementation of the communications and engagement strategy, ensuring our activity is insight-led and impact-focused, and our multi-channel approach to strategic communication is delivering the right messages, to the right audiences, at the right time.

About you:

You will be confident developing innovative, creative campaigns that deliver results, finding new ways to grow our influence and impact and engage our external and internal audiences, including 500+ member universities in over 50 countries, funders, multilateral agencies, and governments.

You will be tenacious at spotting opportunities to build and enhance the ACU brand and reputation, and profile our diverse membership, including overseeing the creation of a media relations strategy and building relationships with key journalists and stakeholders.

Working closely with the policy and strategic partnerships team to position our work on leading policy issues, you will be familiar with or have an interest in the processes and structures of national or international policy making and will be confident in developing communication and advocacy campaigns to reach and engage decision makers.

You will be responsible for leading the ACUs marketing and communications team, coaching and developing colleagues to build a high performing team and promote a team culture of professional development, learning and knowledge sharing. You will oversee the marcomms shared service, providing colleagues with professional and strategic guidance and promoting delivery against shared objectives and finding new ways to collaborate on joint campaigns, whilst developing a culture of measurement and evaluation to help demonstrate maximum impact from our activities.

This role will suit someone looking to lead, empower and motivate colleagues, championing a shared and inclusive work culture and developing a communications function that delivers high impact.

As Head of Communications and Marketing, your responsibilities will include:

• Support the development and implementation of the ACU communication and engagement strategy, working with the Director of Strategic Communications, Head of Policy and Strategic Partnerships, and with other ACU teams to deliver the ACU strategic priorities within The Road to 2030 strategy
• Lead the development and management of proactive and impactful communications, marketing, and public affairs campaigns to find new ways to grow our influence and impact and engage our diverse external and internal audiences
• Lead the creation of a media strategy to enhance and build the ACU’s reputation, profile our diverse membership, and support our policy influencing; including building relationships with key journalists
• Develop engagement strategies to build influence with partners and profile members at key national and international events
• Represent the ACU at external meetings and build an extended network of relevant external relationships to build the ACU’s profile and develop partnerships which support the ACU’s strategic objectives
• Develop and maintain the identity and brand of the ACU and support the individual brand identities of ACU-managed scholarship schemes and (where appropriate) programmes.
• Champion the strategic role of MarComms, providing professional and strategic guidance and leadership to colleagues within the team and across the organisation.
• Lead the marketing and communications team, role modelling our values and coaching and developing colleagues to encourage innovation and high-performance and the development of an outcomes-focused, collaborative shared service
• Develop the team’s monitoring and measurement of the effectiveness of all MarComms activity, in line with agreed KPIs and business partner agreements, and use this insight to make recommendations to enhance impact
• Be responsible for developing, leading, managing and quality assurance for the Marcomms shared service, including effective planning, business partnering and reporting, to achieve agreed KPIs and SLAs which meet the needs of ACU teams and clients.
• Be responsible for the operational performance of the Marcomms team including communications methodologies and content, processes, tools and formats, financial management, delivery models, continuous improvement and team performance.

Some of the skills you need to be able to demonstrate include:

Leadership/ Team Management

• Strong track record of managing and building the capacity of Marcomms teams, experience of leading, empowering and motivating teams to promote a high-performance culture
• Extensive experience of business planning, including KPIs, shaping strategies, and developing and leading Marcomms work/projects
• Ability to champion a shared culture working across teams and integrated shared services
• Strong commitment to the values of the ACU – Quality, Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, and Inclusion.

Experience and Knowledge

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrable knowledge and extensive experience of strategic communications, public relations, media and digital communications
• Strategic thinker, with significant experience of working at a senior level in marketing or communications, skilled in devising and implementing successful communication strategies and plans, audience segmentation, content creation, delivery and the use of the various channels for effectiveness
• Knowledge/ interest in processes and structures of government in the UK, in key Commonwealth countries, or international/multilateral bodies, including the UN would be an advantage
• Strong commitment to higher education and its influence throughout the Commonwealth and beyond

Communication 

• Track record of effective external relationship management and experience of complex stakeholder relations/management
• Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing and negotiating skills, including an ability to present complex ideas and information in a clear, succinct and persuasive manner and make effective presentations 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor content to a wide range of audiences taking into consideration sensitivity for different cultural contexts
• Client and account management experience and the ability to instil customer service principles

Financial Management

• Proven financial skills, with knowledge and experience of budget development, financial monitoring and reporting. 

Closing date: 2 February 2022

Interview date: 9-10 February 2022 (possible 2nd interview 16 February 2022)

For further information and details of how to apply please visit our website.

Assistant Head of Finance

We have an exciting opportunity for a IHQ Assistant Head of Finance working within the one of the largest voluntary organisations in the world.

Position: Assistant Head of Finance

Location: London

Salary: £70,116.42 plus a travel to work allowance up to £3,400

Contract: Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week

Benefits: Contributory pension scheme, generous travel to work allowance, 25 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays per annum.

Closing Date: Monday 7th February 2022

About the role:

As Assistant Head of Finance you will serve as a key resource for the organisation and support the IHQ Head of Finance in management of accounting, administrative and financial activities with a particular emphasis upon policy development, seeking excellence and sector-leading practice in compliance and statutory reporting.

This is an exciting time for the department following recent implementation of new accounting software (NetSuite) at IHQ as part of a global software roll out covering more than 85 countries and the post holder will line manage the head of a team providing support to territories around the world as part of the software implementation.

Role Responsibilities:

• Assist the IHQ Head of Finance (UK Operations) to ensure fulfilment of statutory reporting requirements for two registered charities and a registered company.
• Serve on a wide range of boards, councils and committees for oversight of operational matters and development of policy frameworks.
• Oversight selected tendering and procurement projects for material contracts and international schemes.
• Devise and implement processing protocols for large material contracts and international property schemes in consultation with stakeholders. 
• Advise leadership on issues relating to UK Charity Law, Company Law, Tax Regulations and other areas of practice working with in-house legal counsel and external legal, tax and governance advisors as required.
• Progress additional reporting due to the status of an IHQ entity as a Public Interest Entity (PIE) and devise and implement new policy protocols in areas such as environmental reporting, resilience, audit & assurance and payment practices.
• Line manage the Head of FASST (Financial Accounting System Support Team) providing support to the charity’s territories around the world as part of the global NetSuite software implementation.

About you:

The successful Assistant Head of finance will need to be a certified Public Accountant, with CA, ACCA or equivalent, you will have significant experience in senior finance roles. You will also need to bring with you the following skills and experience:

• Team management experience
• Knowledge of UK Charity Law and Company Law
• Knowledge of UK Charities SORP (FRS 102) is preferred
• Extensive experience of developing and maintaining financial and accounting policies, procedures and controls Willingness to undertake occasional international travel
• Willingness to work within the Christian ethos of the charity and in sympathy with their aims and objectives

If you feel you have the necessary experience and would like to join the team, apply today! You will be redirected to the charity’s website where you will need to complete their online application process, please note CV’s will not be accepted.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Head of Finance, Finance Director, Director of Finance, Assistant Director of Finance, Director Financial Services, Deputy Finance Director, etc.

Publish What You Fund is the global campaign for aid and development transparency. We are an independent NGO combining robust research and technical expertise with targeted advocacy in order to make aid and development efforts more transparent and effective. 

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Research Assistant to support with data collection and research for our Women’s Economic Empowerment Project. This is a full-time staff position for six months, with the possibility of extension.

The role involves supporting with data collection and conducting research on international funding six focus countries: Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Uganda, Pakistan and Bangladesh. We will utilize an evidence-based approach to advocate for greater tracking and transparency of funding towards WEE. The responsibilities of this role include:

• Carrying out desk research to map a range of funding to focus countries using online data tools including the Creditor Reporting System (CRS) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s Development Assistance Committee (OECD- DAC) and International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI)
• Analysis of funding trends
• Collating data and performing consistency checks
• Collecting examples, stories and case studies for inclusion in advocacy and report products

We’re looking for someone to start in February 2022. Applications will be considered until a suitable candidate has been appointed so please apply early. Please send your CV and a covering letter of max. 1 page outlining:

• Why you want to work at Publish What You Fund.
• Why you are suitable for the role, addressing the responsibilities and experience required as listed above

Personal Assistant to the CEO and SMT

You will provide comprehensive, confidential and high-quality secretarial and administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer and members of the Senior Management Team, working with the Governance Manager and the CEO Office to proactively manage the sourcing and processing of information of a highly complex and sensitive nature. Where appropriate, you will liaise and work with other members of the team.

You will also be responsible for the robust management of the CEO’s diary, quality assuring briefing material, ensuring that all matters relating to the CEO Office activities are appropriately escalated and managed to ensure successful delivery. You will manage the time of the CEO in a way that ensures visibility across the Society and beyond, and which helps to support meeting agendas, ensuring that the CEO is fully prepared for the meetings with all necessary documentation provided.

Personal Assistant to the CEO and SMT Responsibilities:

Executive Support

• Conserve the CEO’s time through delegated authority for decision making in line with the Society’s policies and procedures; routing correspondence; drafting documents and collecting and analysing information
• Undertake the day-to-day running of the CEO’s Office ensuring maximum efficiency with all tasks completed on time to the required standard
• Manage and coordinate the CEO’s activities and workload and provide continuous improvement that embraces the Society’s priorities and initiatives
• Maintain strong communication and working relationships across the business and liaise with key staff and organisations on behalf of the CEO, including meeting and greeting guests and ISUOG’s new starters in the office environment
• Organise domestic and global travel and accommodation / venue bookings, relevant to the role, with complete itinerary planning, including last minute changes;
• Work closely with the Governance Manager and provide ad-hoc support with regards to the Board of Trustees and Committees

Business Administration

• Manage and maintain the CEO’s diary and email account, appointments and documentation on a day-to day basis;
• Proactively and independently manage all incoming and outgoing emails of the CEO ensuring appropriate distribution and follow-up action as required; highlight urgent correspondence and use autonomous judgment and initiative to respond to communications and draft non-standard responses on behalf of the CEO;
• Organise inbound emails into the appropriate folders and any relevant information to be copied into the correct file on the shared drive;
• Create and maintain filing system(s) and procedures that support the CEO Office, making maximum use of technology to support the smooth running of the office;
• Conduct weekly diary meetings with the CEO to discuss upcoming engagements, invitations and other requests;
• Ensure the CEO is fully briefed on and prepared for any business activities with a sufficient notice;
• Coordinate busy and complex diaries and schedule on behalf of the CEO both internal and external meetings and conference calls, including regular one-to-one meetings with direct reports and team meetings ensuring the best use of time;
• Provide business support to a range of meetings to ensure the effective governance and delivery of the business, including coordinating agendas, preparing presentations and recording meetings;
• Act as a note taker in meetings as required, exercise sound judgment when taking and finalising minutes from the meetings, ensuring that the key business decisions are accurately recorded and progress is followed up accordingly;
• Draft reports for various meetings on behalf of the CEO;
• Provide support to the members of the Senior Management Team as and when needed;
• Provide general administrative duties, including filing, printing, proof reading and formatting documents to a high quality;
• Support the CEO Office in basic troubleshooting of ICT related issues;

Personal Assistant to the CEO and SMT Requirements:

Essential

• Good first degree or equivalent
• Previous PA / EA experience (min. 3 years)
• Experience of diary management, scheduling & meeting organisation
• Demonstrable experience of improving the capacity and efficiency of C-suite and senior managers
• Experience of scheduling and hosting meetings, preparing agendas / supporting materials and minute / note taking
• Experience of working in an office environment
• Broad and deep working experience and knowledge of office administration processes;
• Customer service & relationship management
• Report writing and proof reading skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office and document presentation skills
• Exceptional organising and prioritising skills to deal with own and CEO’s workload;
• Accuracy and attention to detail;
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written (across cultures / professional backgrounds);
• Fluent level of English;

Desirable

• Further business administration qualification or office management / system skills / courses
• Experience of working in charitable companies or membership organisations
• Experience of working with medical professionals
• Experience of working with individuals outside the UK and across time zones
• Experience of organising Global travel and itineraries
• Advanced knowledge of Word / Excel / Outlook / PowerPoint / Adobe suite;
• Competency in using social media to further the aims of the organisation;
• Research and analytical skills;
• Foreign languages

About The International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG):

The International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) is a highly respected professional membership organisation across 140 countries comprised primarily of clinicians who are ultrasound experts in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. The Society includes obstetricians and gynaecologists, trainees, medical doctors, scientists, sonographers, midwives and other health professionals who work to advance women’s health and well-being globally. Our mission is to improve women’s health through the provision, advancement and dissemination of the highest quality education, standards and research information around ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology. This is achieved through education and training, programmatic initiatives and advocacy.

Location: This role is based from ISUOG House, 122 Freston Road, London, W10 6TR. From 1st September 2021, a hybrid working arrangement is in place, subject to review after one year. The post holder must work from ISUOG House for a minimum of two days each week, subject to any COVID restrictions in place.

Job type: Permanent, 5 days (37.5 hours) per week

Salary: £31,000 - £33,000 per annum dependent on experience, plus benefits

Benefits include: 20 days’ annual leave per annum plus eight Bank/Public holidays (rising by one day per year for every complete year of service, up to an additional five days), together with three additional days over Christmas and New Year; 4% (matched) employer pension, rising to 6% on successful completion of probation; Employee Assistance Program; Season ticket loan scheme

We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

Please submit your application, CV and covering letter as soon as possible; we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

For further details or if you have any queries, please visit our website.

Closing date: 6 February 2022

You may have experience of the following: PA, Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, PA to CEO, etc.

Ref: 106 407

Are you a skilled communications professional? Do you want to help grow a movement of Jesus-followers exploring the theology of justice and wrestling with the burning justice issues of our time? 

The Justice Conference (TJC) UK is a global movement of Christ-followers passionate about living the message of Jesus and making justice a way of life. This movement features a large conference held over two days which include worship, keynote talks, creativity and discussion spaces. We also curate smaller events throughout the year, resources and communications. TJC UK is hosted by Tearfund and is a key part of Tearfund's influencing strategy in the UK. 

We're looking for a Communications Producer for The Justice Conference UK who will implement a communications strategy that will inspire, equip and mobilise Christians and the church in the UK to make a whole-life response to pursuing biblical justice in our world. The role will support the building of the TJC movement in the UK, and connecting where opportunities arise for global engagement and activity.

The core elements of the role include:

• Crafting compelling and inspiring content for social media platforms
• Producing and publishing forthcoming the TJC podcast
• Collaborating with various communications channels
• Implementing tactics to drive audience growth and engagement. 

The successful candidate will have:

• The ability to think creatively and beyond current horizons
• The ability to engage with audiences from different church backgrounds and theological perspectives
• Great problem solving skills
• Extensive understanding of consumer insight
• Excellent communication, administrative and organisational skills

Does this sound like the role for you? Then we would love to hear from you!

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs

Please note: This is a part time role at 3.5 days (24.5 hours) per week. The full time salary is £26,350 per annum and the part time equivalent is £18,445 per annum.

Remote working is available with this role. The team's office base is Teddington but the role can be worked from home at times.

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

About Migrant Help:

Migrant Help is a leading charity that has been established for over 50 years and delivers a range of support and advice services to migrants across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable migrants, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential. 

We are currently looking for an Executive Assistant to join our team on a Permanent Contract. Although this role will be mainly remote-based, occasional travel may be required to our offices based in either Dover (Kent) or Birmingham.

We place a high value on employees in relation to the work that they do and the benefits the organisation offers, with an ethos of being a Great Place to Work. 

These are some of the benefits we offer:

• Flexibility and work life balance
• Enhanced family friendly provisions
• Additional holiday entitlements
• Perkbox benefits
• Non-contributory pension scheme. 

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The Role:

Reporting to the Head of Advice, Issue Reporting and Eligibility (AIRE) Business Support, the purpose of this role is to provide effective and efficient administrative support within Asylum Services. The role holder will be responsible for minuting meetings, including the Safeguarding and Contract Management meetings attended by senior staff, commissioners and trustees. They will take responsibility for the management of allocated inboxes, managing prioritisation, delegation and/or response. In addition, they will provide executive support as and when required by the Director and Deputy Director of Asylum Services.

The role holder must be highly organised and enjoy working within a busy environment with the ability to exercise a high level of confidentiality, demonstrate good judgment and use their initiative to prioritise work. The role holder will have strong written and verbal communication, excellent administrative skills, demonstrable organisational skills and the ability to maintain a balance among multiple priorities.
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Minuting meetings including the Safeguarding and Contract Management meetings with senior staff, commissioners and trustees in attendance.
• To prepare professional reports for management and commissioners with a high degree of accuracy by collecting, collating and checking information from a variety of sources.
• Responsible for the management of allocated inboxes, triaging and allocating communications to the appropriate team.
• Managing subject access requests from acknowledging receipt through to response in accordance with procedure.
• To clearly demonstrate and observe confidentiality and respect for boundaries.
• Promote equality, diversity and Migrant Help values in all actions and activities.

The above list of job duties is not exhaustive; the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

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Migrant Help is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to, applicants will have to undergo strict vetting procedures throughout different stages of the recruitment process.  

• This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• This post is subject to Counter Terrorist Check (CTC)

Therefore the applicant must:

• Be able to provide documents to show their right to work in the UK ie valid passport or other right to work documents such as work visa, settled status document, certificate of registration, naturalization as a British citizen, Biometric Residence Permit etc. 
• Be able to provide continuous UK address history for the previous 5 years.
• Provide full employment history for the previous 3 years and/or suitable documentation to cover any gaps in employment

​​We encourage applications from disabled people by offering them an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job

Events Assistant

The Events Assistant supports the Events team in all ways possible to provide high quality delivery of the ISUOG events. The post holder will support the planning and delivery of the events in line with relevant Society guidance. You will also act as a first point of contact for our events, through email, telephone or face-to-face as appropriate. You will work with the team to further improve the dissemination and promotion of the events where necessary.

Events Assistant Responsibilities:

• Support the ISUOG Events team to deliver the Society event portfolio (virtual, hybrid and onsite) ensuring the highest quality delivery

• Support the day-to-day queries of ISUOG events
o Act as first point of contact for delegate, speaker, supplier, sponsor and exhibitor enquiries
o Manage the Congress inbox and answer enquiries

• Support the research, planning and delivery of Event department activities
o Research information and suppliers to support virtual and hybrid events and to improve event processes and promotion
o Assist with the preparation of communications and promotional material
o Research, write and update website content relating to events
o Provide administrative support for exhibition and sponsorship
o Source and order promotional items
o Assist with the planning of event-related social events
o Book travel, accommodation and insurance for staff, faculty and suppliers
o Ensure effective event reporting of Congress statistics and evaluations
o Support the organisation of onsite logistics for events

• Support webinars and virtual meeting specific delivery
o Create admin and guidance documents for webinars
o Moderate live webinars

Events Assistant Requirements:

• Experience of working in an office environment or events industry
• Fluent level of English
• Good first degree or equivalent
• Office administration or events management qualification and / or experience (desirable)
• Websites and social media knowledge and skills
• Organisational, communication and time management skills
• Good Microsoft Office competency
• Knowledge of Excel/Access/Outlook (desirable)
• Experience of website content management (desirable)
• Other European languages (desirable)

About International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG):

The International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) is a highly respected professional membership organisation across 140 countries, comprised primarily of clinicians who are ultrasound experts in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. The Society includes obstetricians and gynecologists, trainees, medical doctors, scientists, sonographers, midwives and other health professionals who work to advance women’s health and wellbeing globally. Our mission is to improve women’s health through the provision, advancement and dissemination of the highest quality education, standards and research information around ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology.

Location: The role is based from ISUOG House, 122 Freston Road, London, W10 6TR. From 1st September 2021, a hybrid working arrangement has been agreed, which is subject to review after one year. The job holder will be expected to work from ISUOG House for a minimum of two days each week, subject to any Covid restrictions in place.

Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 per annum dependent on experience, plus benefits
Benefits include: 20 days’ annual leave per annum plus eight Bank/Public holidays (rising by one day per year for every complete year of service, up to an additional five days), together with three additional days over Christmas and New Year; 4% (matched) employer pension, rising to 6% on successful completion of probation; Employee Assistance Program; Season ticket loan scheme.

We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

Please submit your application, CV and covering letter as soon as possible; we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

For further details or if you have any queries, please visit our website.

Closing Date: 26 January 2022

You may have experience of the following: Event Administrator, Conference, Exhibitions, Hospitality, Events Administration, Administration, Events Assistant, Charity, Not for Profit, Event Management, Administrator, Conferences, Admin Assistant, Events Executive, Corporate Conference Coordinator, Charity, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.

Fixed-term post for 12 months

35 hours per week

London WC1H (Hybrid working, with around 40% of your time per month being office based.)

Are you an organised, data oriented and motivated individual keen to broaden your research and evaluation experience within a truly unique and global reaching organisation?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Research Assistant to play a key role supporting the Evaluation & Monitoring programmes of international scholarship programmes funded by the UK government and managed by the ACU. You will be a key part of a committed and dedicated team working within a wider Research & Insight Directorate at the ACU.

You will have a strong interest and aptitude for research and data analysis with an eye for detail and the ability to manage your own workload as well as working efficiently with colleagues across the organisation as needed.

The ACU is an international organisation dedicated to building a better world through higher education. We believe that international collaboration is central to this ambition. By bringing universities together from around the world – and crucially the people who study and work within them - we help to advance knowledge, promote understanding, broaden minds, and improve lives.

We champion higher education as a cornerstone of stronger societies, supporting our members, partners, and stakeholders as they adapt to a changing world.

As Research Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with data collection and analysis for Evaluation and Monitoring purposes
• Preparing data for analysis and upload into databases.
• Proof reading and checking reports and figures prior to circulation and/or publication.
• Assisting with other aspects of Evaluation & Monitoring activity such as data mapping, coding, transcription or other tasks as required.
• Providing support to colleagues working on a range of research projects.

Some of the skills you need to be able to demonstrate include:

• Accuracy and exceptional attention to detail when working with both quantitative and qualitative data
• Ability to work flexibly within changing priorities and a capacity to be adaptable as required to deliver completed tasks to set deadlines
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to summarise findings for a range of outputs and audiences.
• Degree educated with knowledge and understanding of quantitative and qualitative research techniques
• Demonstrable interest in higher education and international mobility, research and/or sustainable development.

Our benefits include 31 days holiday per year (including 4 Christmas closure days) plus bank holidays, competitive pension scheme (10% employer contribution plus 5% employee contribution), season ticket loan and excellent support for learning and development through a range of educational and networking activities.

At the ACU, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, race, religion, marital status, disability, age, and sexual orientation.

As Research Assistant (Evaluation) you will be employed by ACU Trading Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary.

How to apply

Closing date: Monday 31st January 2022

Interview date: w/c 10th February (TBC)

To apply please visit our website.

Reports to: Director of the Florence Nightingale Foundation Academy

Hours: 35 hours per week (Full time)

Contract: Fixed term or secondment. 1st February 2022 – 31st March 2023

Location: London with home working

Salary: £24,639 - £36,959 per annum

Pension: National Employment Savings Trust (NEST)

Job Purpose

FNF is looking for a Research and Policy Assistant to join our innovative team. The FNF Academy is establishing it’s reputation as a provider of independent thought leadership which influences policy. We are currently undertaking a number of funded National projects which explore areas which relate to the nursing and midwifery workforce. You would join a growing team of Research and Policy Assistants who are undertaking the data collection, analysis and report writing to facilitate the delivery of these projects. The role therefore requires an individual who is interested in working across a variety of projects, using a range of data collect techniques with a motivation to have significant and rapid impact on workforce related policy.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• To deliver defined research/ policy projects under supervision
• Implement ethical processes to the collection and storage of data
• To undertake a literature review to inform the design and focus of the research/ policy project
• To collect and analyse data using a range qualitative/quantitative methods and interpretation frameworks
• To deliver a range of outputs from the project including a report for the commissioner and a peer review publication under supervision.
• To support the communication and dissemination of the outcomes of the project in collaboration with the Communications team.
• Contribute to the wider endeavor to demonstrate the impact of the Florence Nightingale Foundation

Person Specification

Experience/ qualifications

All the below are essential however the post holder will also be supported to further develop these skills and knowledge:

• Experience in undertaking research, audit or measuring improvement
• Qualification in research methods
• Track record of writing for peer review publication and/or report writing
• Experience of project management

Workmanship

• Independently carrying out one's work in accordance with professional standards of one's profession.
• Developing oneself in one's professional field. Having a thorough knowledge of one's field.
• handles tools and materials with care
• keeps to rules and procedures. For example in respect of safety
• works efficiently, carefully and cleanly
• works according to `the book`
• knows what to do and how to do it

Learning Ability

• The ability to absorb new information readily and to put it into practice effectively.
• understands instructions readily and is able to perform them
• asks many questions on technical and functional matters
• recognizes his/her mistakes and attempts to correct or prevent them
• is able to put learnt theory into practice
• gains information from conversations that is useful for his/her routine
• uses acquired knowledge practically

Problem Analysis

• The ability to detect problems, recognize important information, and link various data; to trace potential causes and look for relevant details.
• reviews problems by asking directed questions and using various relevant information sources
• distinguishes facts from opinions and assumptions
• investigates the cause of a problem
• sees causes and effects readily

Creativity

• The ability to come up with original and innovative ideas and solutions, to adopt points of view outside the usual parameters.
• sees connections between seemingly unconnected aspects
• looks beyond obvious solutions
• offers suggestions for original products, methods, approaches
• experiments with new methods and opportunities
• looks for better alternatives

Attention To Detail

• The ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently
• handles details meticulously and makes very few mistakes
• follows instructions carefully and flawlessly
• checks his/her own work and focuses on details
• stays critical in routine tasks and keeps an eye on his/her own performance
• is able to work with numbers for a long time on end

Focus on Quality

• Setting high quality standards and striving for continuous improvement and quality assurance.
• adheres to prescribed quality standards
• checks regularly whether his/her own work meets prescribed quality standards
• asks regularly for feedback regarding quality
• corrects mistakes as they become evident
• takes direct action in order to ensure his/her own quality of work

Controlling Progress

• The ability to control the progress of employees’ processes, tasks, or activities and of one’s own work and responsibilities.
• provides clear deadlines
• checks progress regularly
• uses his/her planner effectively, sets deadlines for him/herself
• makes appointments with employees in order to provide feedback on their performance
• notices and minimizes work slowdowns

We’re looking for an Executive Assistant to provide full executive administrative support to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and robust communication and engagement support to ensure the efficient running of the Operations and Marketing directorate led by the COO. The role also supports internal communications alongside other staff.

The role forms part of the People and Resources directorate and works closely with the Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer and the Director of Corporate Affairs.

Key skills we’re looking for are:
• Experience working as an Executive or Personal Assistant role previously
• An ability to work in a fast-moving environment
• High levels of resilience in pressurised situations.
• Complex, demanding and ever-changing diary management
• Meeting organisation skills, in person and virtually
• Ability to work proactively and independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with acute attention to detail
• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and have experience of hybrid meeting organisation
• A commitment to the RSA’s mission, values and behaviours

We offer great benefits, including 29 days holiday (plus bank holidays), additional wellbeing allowance, free fellowship throughout employment and lots more!

To find out more about this role, please download our job pack below or visit our website.

Apply

In order to apply, please click ‘apply for this job’ on our recruitment page and submit your CV. You will also be required to answer a series of questions. You do not need to submit a cover letter.

Please submit your application through the RSA website. We cannot accept applications via email. All applications will receive an automated response.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am Monday 31 January 2022. Screening calls are expected to take place on Thursday 3 February 2022 and interviews will be on Wednesday 9 February and/or Thursday 10 February 2022 .

Please note that we cannot accept late, incomplete applications, and we can only consider candidates who apply through the online application process.

About Us

We are the RSA. The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce. We’re committed to a future that works for everyone, a future where we all can participate in its creation. With over 250 years of heritage in making significant social impact, we bring together, our rigorous research, proven change process, influential ideas platforms and our global community of over 30,000 problem solvers united in a desire to deliver solutions for lasting change.

To achieve this, we ask everyone – our staff, our Fellowship, our collaborators, our partners and wider society – to commit to our values and world view, and strive to achieve genuine positive impact in our lives. This isn’t something we can achieve overnight. But we are asking you to join us all on this journey. The commitment you make now, is a commitment to be with us, to shape us, to challenge us, and to stimulate us all, to find better ways of thinking, acting and delivering change.

It represents the pact you sign when you join us. A pact that represents everything we do, every decision we make, and every action we take.

And it represents how we act. In a way that represents our values, with rigour and proven processes. A relentless spirit. Open minds, and an open door.

We bring to life our Commit to Impact brand idea through every organisational touchpoint, so we can ask everyone who interacts with us: will you?

We invite you to be part of this change. Join our community. Together, we’ll unite people and ideas to resolve the challenges of our time.

Our aim is for everyone in the National Church Institutions (NCIs) to feel that they belong, and are valued for who they are and what they contribute. Together, our people contribute in different ways towards our common purpose, whichever NCI they work in and whatever their background.

Lambeth Palace is a unique building of significant historical and global provenance. It is, first and foremost, the home of the Archbishop of Canterbury and his family, as well as home to a wider, diverse and thriving, residential community. It is also an office and the epicentre of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s ministry to the Church of England and the global Anglican Communion. It is a Grade I listed building comprising various listed buildings dating from the 12th to the 20th centuries, set within 10 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens. Fundamentally, the Palace seeks to be a place of contribution to the life of a 21st century church.

The Facilities team play a crucial role in the maintenance of Lambeth Palace, ensuring the heritage of the estate is maintained and enabling the work of all staff and activities across the estate.

We currently have two Facilities Assistants vacancies; these two roles will support the Facilities team to ensure Lambeth Palace is a safe and well managed environment for our residents, community, staff and visitors.

One of these two roles is a Fixed Term contract, which runs until the 30th June 2022. The other role is a permanent position.

The Church of England is for everyone and we want to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole country. Therefore, while of course we welcome all applications from interested and suitably experienced people, we would particularly welcome applicants from UK Minority Ethnic Backgrounds.

In return we offer a unique environment with opportunities for continuous learning, generous annual leave for work life balance, season ticket loans and a range of benefits including discounted entry to attractions and what we feel is a market leading package when it comes to our pension scheme.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide ad hoc Facilities Helpdesk support. Taking receipt of calls, logging tasks and contractor works within the Facilities Helpdesk and escalating issues where required.
• Update internal stakeholders on progress of the tasks they have requested as required.
• Carry out Facilities duties as requested by the Facilities Manager/Head of Facilities Management.
• Carry out routine safety and health checks as directed by the Facilities Manager/Head of Facilities Management.
• Provide general safety & security support by supervising and escorting service providers and contractors as necessary.
• Maintain routine daily check of Lambeth Palace estate. Record and manage issues on the facilities help desk.
• Provide all mailroom, logistics, stationery, distribution and porterage support services.
• Support configuration and setup duties to all meeting, events and support spaces as required by the Facilities Manager/Head of Facilities Management.
• Ensure the courtyards are clear and free from Litter.
• Conduct minor repairs as necessary.
• Ensure the external palace site is clear of leaves.
• Ensure all drains and gutters are clear of debris and free flowing.
• Ensure bins in palace are emptied on a regular basis to the larger recycling bins in the skip area.
• Monitor the bin area and rubbish disposal area to ensure it is kept clear.
• Monitor the recycling to ensure all the correct waste is going into the correct bins – report any misuse of the recycling.
• Ensure bins and skips are collected and any missed collections to be reported.
• Ensure the Food Waste area is kept clean and any missed collections are reported.

All staff working at Lambeth Palace share responsibility to promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture with regard to children and vulnerable adults, including identifying the key actions they should take given their role and responsibilities.

THE REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

Skills/Aptitudes:

• Good communication skills with the ability to interact well with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to handle multiple requests and accurately complete tasks, assignments and responsibilities in timely manner.
• Responsive to customer requests in an empathic, supportive and productive manner.
• Possess a good level of IT literacy.
• Able to remain calm, courteous and polite in all circumstances.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Experience of working safely with contractors.
• Experience in working in the facilities sector.
• Experience of dealing well with a variety of stakeholders.

Personal Attributes:

• Prepared to undertake small works across the estate.
• Maintain a clean & smart appearance.
• Friendly and able to work on own initiative or as part of a team.
• Be tactful and able to work well in a confidential environment.

Education:

• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent.
• Practical Health and Safety experience in the workplace is essential.

Desirable:

Education:

• First Aid at Work trained.

We in the National Church Institutions support the mission and ministries of the Church all over England. We work with parishes, dioceses (regional offices), schools, other ministries and our partners at a national and international level.

Excellence, Respect, Integrity

We follow these three values in everything we do, whether we are of Christian faith, another faith or no faith. 

As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively look to attract, recruit and retain those of you who are disabled.

As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from those of you who have served in our Armed Forces and their families.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and to ensuring that everyone, job applicants, customers and other people with whom we deal, are treated fairly and not subject to discrimination. We will do whatever is necessary to provide genuine equality of opportunity. We continuously review our policies and processes to support our aim to create a workforce as diverse as the nation the Church of England serves.

You will support the operations of CISV International with effective administrative coordination and IT support for staff and volunteers. You will be a member of a team who assist each other as needed and are jointly responsible and accountable for supporting the general administration of CISV International.  While you may have a primary area of focus, many responsibilities are shared and everyone on the team should be able to support in all areas as needed.  This list is not exhaustive, and the exact division of responsibilities may change over time and will be agreed with the Chief Operating Officer.

If you are interested in this role, please read the Job Description fully. 

To apply, please send us your CV and a covering letter (maximum 2 pages of A4) explaining why you are applying for this role and how you have the skills and experience outlined in the Job Description. 

We are also asking all candidates to fill in and return the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.  This will be treated confidentially and anonymously. 

The deadline for applications is midnight GMT on 26 January 2022

We plan to hold the interviews online during the week of 31 January 2022

Project Support Officer

Location: Home-based in the UK (or other location relevant to our work – see below), with occasional in-person meetings as required

Term: Full-time, fixed term for two years[KB1] [JS2]  (with potential for renewal subject to funding and organisational needs)

Salary: Up to £28,000 gross per annum dependent on skills and experience (if UK-based; if based in another country, salary will be locally weighted)

Reporting to: Head of Programmes or Project Manager

Start date: Feb/March 2022

Application to: recruitment at mowgli dot org dot uk by 12PM UK time, 7th February 2022

About Mowgli Mentoring

Mowgli Mentoring is a specialist mentoring organisation which aims to unlock human potential to accelerate economic progress and social change. Our vision is to inspire and enable effective mentoring for entrepreneurs and leaders to better solve local and global challenges. Our work centres around building conducive mentoring environments so that mentoring is available and accessible for entrepreneurs and leaders to drive change and growth.

Since 2008, through our programmes and services, we have trained over 1,600 mentors who have mentored over 1,300 entrepreneurs and corporate leaders, including refugees, women and youth. Primarily focused on the Middle East and Africa, Mowgli Mentoring has worked with local and international governments, foundations and private sector partners like Argidius Foundation, MAVA Foundation, FCO/DFID, European Union, GIZ, Norwegian Refugee Council, UN Women, the World Bank and many more. We collaborate with other specialist organisations working to support entrepreneurship and leadership development to further enhance mentoring effectiveness and strategic outcomes. Having spent the last 13 years developing and delivering mentoring programmes for others, we are now broadening our offerings to enhance the availability and accessibility of effective mentoring services for a growing number of individuals, clients, organisations and ecosystems across existing and new markets.

We are a global and diverse team, with bases in the UK and Kenya, as well as a satellite presence in Morocco and Spain. More information about Mowgli Mentoring is on our website and in our most recent 10-year Impact Report.

About the role

You will provide key support across Mowgli Mentoring’s current programmes and our new mentoring products and services. As a member of the Programmes Team, you will work closely with Project Managers and the Head of Programmes, as well as colleagues in marketing/ communications and business development, to contribute to the development and implementation of our current and emerging work in various geographies and sectors. This is a broad and varied role, with the opportunity and expectation to get involved in supporting multiple initiatives; it requires excellent organisation, planning, administration, and communication skills – as well as an energetic, proactive and ‘can do’ approach to working collaboratively on a range of workstreams and priorities, often with competing or short deadlines. You will find colleagues keen to work with you in the context and spirit of our values.

Key responsibilities

Working in close consultation with Project/Programme Managers, the Head of Programmes, others internally as well as with partners, key responsibilities of the Projects Support Officer include:

• Set up and maintain project and participant records for all stages of the project/ programme cycle
• Provide administration and support communication in relation to participant outreach, recruitment, and programme engagement, as well as assisting in ongoing stakeholder follow-up
• Support beneficiary engagement, learning and development, including scheduling programme delivery meetings, events, gatherings and learning sessions
• Provide technical and administrative assistance to the delivery of events, acting as the organiser and focal point for supporting the smooth running of online and/ or in-person activities
• Assist in the preparation of project implementation/ delivery materials, including in relation to participant learning and development for various programmes and services
• Collate, edit and finalise materials and resources, including formatting and presentation, ensuring quality and consistency in this area
• Data collection, consolidation and presentation, tracking and reporting participants’ progress in relation to programme objectives and KPIs, ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation
• Administer project/field expenses and invoices in line with internal systems, policies and processes
• Any other reasonable task as requested by line manager or head of team, commensurate with the broad remit of this post – as a small and growing organisation, we expect the postholder to bring adaptability and flexibility to take on a range of tasks and responsibilities.

Person specification – experience, skills and attributes: (E) = essential, (D) = desirable

• Degree or comparable qualification in a relevant discipline (E)
• 3+ years of experience in project administration/ support/ coordination role(s) in a relevant sector or thematic/ programme area (E)
• Sound and proven administrative, organisational and planning skills including ability to work effectively at pace across multiple workstreams, whilst maintaining quality (E)
• Strong attention to detail and presentation, with ability to review, edit and present high quality written (and other media) materials for external audiences (E)
• Demonstrable experience of effectively supporting and/ or coordinating/ assisting across multiple parallel projects in a timely manner (E)
• Commitment to working collaboratively as well as with autonomy and initiative, including taking ownership of planning own and others’ inputs towards agreed deadlines (E)
• Ability to work flexibly and adaptably, responding to emerging priorities and organisational/ project needs (E)
• Enthusiasm for and commitment to Mowgli Mentoring’s mission and to your own self-driven personal and professional growth (E)
• Qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis skills, including experience of data synthesis and presentation (D)
• Some direct experience of mentoring or other initiative(s) which aim to develop the professional/ personal competencies of others (D)
• Knowledge of the UK’s Data Protection Act & General Data Protection Regulation and its implications for data capture and management (D)
• Fluency in English (E); additional French and/ or Arabic language skills would be a distinct advantage (D)
• Highly literate in all standard IT packages (E) and other relevant tools and technologies to facilitate online/ virtual engagement and learning (D)

What we offer

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme (UK only)
• Private health insurance 
• Contribution to expenses related to homeworking (in line with company policy)
• Flexible remote working

How to apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter, ensuring that it outlines where you came across the job advert, how your experience meets the person specification requirements as well as your motivation for joining Mowgli Mentoring. If you are applying for the role and are based in the UK, please indicate that you have the right to work in the UK. Your cover letter should also indicate your available start date, as well as confirming your availability to attend an online interview on either 9th or 10th February 2022.

Applications should be emailed to recruitment at mowgli dot org dot uk, indicating ‘Projects Support Officer’ in the subject line, by 12PM UK time, 7th February 2022. (Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline).   

Mowgli Mentoring Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We believe in the potential of everyone – whatever makes you, you. A diverse workforce can only make us better and all applications are considered without discrimination based on age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital, civil or other relationship status, religion, race, belief, colour, ethnic origin, physical ability, neurodiversity or socio-economic status.

Details

Location: Any country (with strong preference for EECA region)

Salary: USD 23,000 – 33,000/year (depending on location and experience)

Contract Type: Consultancy (see the section on terms and conditions) for 30 hours per week

Duration: 01/03/2022 – 30/06/2023

Closing Date: 30/01/2022 

Interviews: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview to be held the week of January 31 

About us

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is a high-impact, global organization. We work closely with allies and partners to advance respect for human rights in business and hold companies accountable for abuse. We do this by empowering human rights advocates in civil society, business, and governments to support bold leadership for human rights in business and strengthened corporate accountability, due diligence, and effective remedy for abuse. We also build transparency of advances, challenges, and abuse of human rights in business. We generate and share information that is relevant, reliable, and up to date, and we work with advocates around the world to use this information to drive positive change that puts human rights at the heart of business.

About the position:

The Research Assistant will work with the Eastern Europe/Central Asia team to implement a project focused on promoting responsible investment and a just transition in Eastern Europe & Central Asia. The project aims to build a stronger, more informed movement of civil society organizations and affected communities working together to ensure responsible investment and a just transition in the region.

Responsibilities:

• Research and publicise via the Resource Centre’s website, information from a wide range of sources about the human rights impacts of companies operating in Eastern Europe & Central Asia
• Synthesise and present research and data for external communications e.g. reports, website and social media 
• Work with communities affected by natural resources companies’ operations in Eastern Europe & Central Asia on emblematic cases of abuse with potential for impact through engagement with companies and investors
• Engage with companies and investors allegedly linked to human rights abuses by seeking public responses and working with civil society to put pressure on international buyers and investors
• Bring attention to under-the-radar cases of attacks on human rights defenders and civic freedoms through awareness raising, including producing infographics on attacks, and arranging/conducting interviews with human rights defenders
• Other related duties as requested. 

Key competencies and attributes: 

Values: Strong, demonstrated commitment to human rights. Shares values and ethos of the Resource Centre.

Subject matter expertise: Knowledge and understanding of the business and human rights field in general, including standards and developments, and of the relevant Eastern Europe & Central Asia context in particular. 

Research and analytical skills: Able to search and identify relevant information online and offline; persistent in seeking out difficult-to-find information; creative in identifying new sources of information. 

Communications: Strong writing skills, including succinct writing for the web. 

Representation skills: Able to foster productive, professional relationships with a broad range of contacts. 

Solidarity building: Able to foster productive relationships for the purpose of contributing to the incredible work of various groups working on the impact of business on human rights. 

Self-initiative and motivation: Able to take initiative and drive work forward independently within the agreed frameworks; motivated by achieving results. 

Teamwork: Has experience and is able to operate effectively and constructively as part of a multicultural and diverse Global Team and ensure communication despite geographical distances between team members. 

Organisation and prioritisation: Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, enabling efficient and effective work. 

Languages: Fluency in English required; fluency in Russian preferred

Terms and conditions:

This is a part-time remote consultancy position. Payment will be made on the Research Assistant’s presentation of invoices. The Research Assistant will be responsible for paying from the fees his/her own taxes, health insurance, pension, and the like and those costs are taken into account in calculating the fees. The Resource Centre will reimburse necessary work-related expenses such as for travel.

Hours: The Research Assistant will be expected to work 30 hours per week.

The Research Assistant will not be expected to work on national holidays in the country where she/he is based.

Reports to: Eastern Europe/Central Asia Senior Researcher & Representative, based in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is a diverse, global team. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background and we acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in progressive movements. We particularly encourage applications from women, Black, Asian, Latinx and other minorities, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTQ+.