IPSEA is a national charity providing free legally-based independent information, advice and casework support to the families of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). 

Working with IPSEA’s Chief Executive and legal team, we are recruiting a Policy Manager to take lead responsibility for IPSEA’s engagement with central and local government and key stakeholders, building on our established reputation and existing relationships.

The role will involve:

• identifying and agreeing policy priorities for IPSEA and developing new policy thinking that is credible and influential
• monitoring the policy landscape and parliamentary proceedings relevant to IPSEA’s policy priorities, and
• developing and maintaining effective relationships with key external stakeholders including local government officials, MPs, government ministers and civil servants to keep them informed about IPSEA’s work and policy concerns.

The role is home-based with occasional visits to the IPSEA office in Saffron Walden, Essex (once the office reopens). 

This is a new and exciting role for someone with extensive experience in a senior policy and campaigning role, and an interest in SEND.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website.

Are you passionate about dogs and cats? Our people and animals make Battersea a great place to work. Your expertise will help increase our impact for dogs and cats everywhere.

We are looking for a Brand Manager to manage the development of the Battersea brand to achieve Brand and Marketing objectives.

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 150 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

Our Marketing & Communications Team

Battersea’s Marketing & Communications department is responsible for communicating the breadth of the organisation’s work in an engaging and memorable way. Though our award-winning campaigns, we use our influence to affect change for dogs and cats within and beyond our gates; building Battersea’s reputation on a national and international scale. Our work involves everything from innovative integrated advertising campaigns to rehome our animals, to supporting other departments with their strategic objectives. We also manage Battersea’s online communities, offer brand guidance, deliver innovative digital activity, and manage internal communications, ensuring that staff and volunteers stay informed and engaged. The department’s ultimate goal is to raise awareness of Battersea’s work, so we can be here for more dogs and cats.

Brand team

Within the Marketing & Commercial department sits the Brand team. Guardians of the Battersea brand, we bring our purpose – to be here for every dog and cat – to life creatively. We also offer guidance as to how to use the brand effectively so we can raise awareness and encourage more people to support our cause. We are responsible for product licensing and affiliates, with the goal to generate as much commercial income as possible to go straight into the vital care of Battersea’s animals.

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£120), optical (£120), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£300) every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Life insurance

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.

For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack. You can apply by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

Job Title: Head of Finance

Contract type: Permanent 

Starting date: ASAP (December 2020 - January 2021)

Department: Finance

Line Manager: Chief Executive Officer

Location: London office, Old Street. We are temporarily working from home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Hours of work: 1.0 FTE (equivalent 37.5 hours per week) 

Benefits: 5% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and additional closure days in December

Application deadline: 10:00 (UK) Monday 16th November 2020

We are looking for a Head of Finance who is excited to work at an organisation which values the following principles:

1. Fairness, openness and decency: As the Head of Department with accountability for finance across the organisation, your role will be to ensure that our financial policies, procedures and systems are robust yet workable – for our staff, for beneficiaries and other stakeholders.  You will value ‘diversity’ in its widest sense, and will be an ‘enabler’, working with the CEO and Leadership Team to provide clear financial analysis and embed sound financial practice into day to day decision-making.  You’ll provide proactive support and guidance to your colleagues, and will strive to make ‘finance’ a positive, empowering and engaging experience.  You will be a fair, supportive and enthusiastic leader of your team, providing leadership and guidance on personal, professional and technical development.

2. Ensuring our programmes are helping to challenge injustice and inequality:  We must use our organisation’s financial resources in the best way possible to deliver maximum impact for our beneficiaries.  As a key member of the Leadership Team, you will work with your colleagues to ensure that we develop trainings and programmes which are founded on sound financial principles and an informed understanding of costs and pricing.  In close liaison with the CEO, you will be excited at the prospect of seeking and developing partnerships with funders which focus on effective, efficient and impactful use of funds, supported by clear and timely reporting.  You will relish the opportunity to guide the Trustees in their strategic finance and business planning discussions, providing insightful management and monitoring information which highlights challenges and risks, as well as opportunities.

3. Balancing process and pragmatism:  As a relatively small but ambitious and growing organisation, we know that we have to make trade-offs about what to prioritise. We need to mitigate and minimise financial risks where we can, and build a sustainable financial base, culture and systems to support our plans for the future.  As an experienced Head of Finance, you will have a keen understanding of the critical balance between prudence, financial control, bureaucracy and the need for ‘audit trails’, whilst encouraging flexibility, responsiveness and innovation.  Engaging your colleagues – especially those who are not primarily in a ‘finance’ role or confident about ‘finance’ – will be crucial in helping you to successfully address this part of your role.

4. Supporting a learning approach and encouraging innovation:  We need to be nimble and keen to try new things, but also quick to understand if they are successful or not.  You will draw on your expertise and creativity to actively seek opportunities to ‘do things better’ whether in relation to advising on financial governance and compliance, or through considering changes to the organisation’s financial processes and systems.  You will seek and value the views of your colleagues and key stakeholders, and will work collaboratively with the Head of Operations and other Leadership Team members to collectively address concerns and to continually look for opportunities to champion financial best practice.

5. Passion for our purpose:  Whilst we believe that it is not crucial to have experience within any particular sector, it is important that every member of our senior team has a passion, and optimism, for our mission and ways of working.  As Head of Finance you will be passionate about conveying Campaign Bootcamp’s story and call for action ‘through’ and ‘beyond’ the numbers – whether that’s in relation to the information on our website, reports for funders, regular management reports, or the annual statutory reporting process. 

Role description:

Your role as Head of Finance will centre on four key areas:

1. Helping the organisation grow its impact by:

• Leading and developing the finance team (Finance Officer, and Finance & Business Support Manager) who are well-motivated, productive, and who are enthused to support their ‘non-finance’ colleagues to take ownership for the financial aspects of their roles. You will use your experience to ensure that the organisation’s finance and related systems ‘enable’ growth in order to deliver maximum charitable impact.
• Advising and supporting the CEO, the Board and the Finance and Fundraising Committee through providing technical input and financial analysis, modelling and scenario planning to inform their decision-making.  You will take a lead role – with the CEO and Head of Income Generation - in the development of the financial strategy and business plan to support the organisation’s overall strategic priorities.
• Working with the Finance & Business Support Manager to produce timely, accurate, insightful and incisive management and forecasting information for staff colleagues and Board members.  You will consider and implement the most effective way to portray financial and non-financial indicators which highlight and address organisational challenges and risks as well as opportunities.
• Working with the CEO and Head of Income Generation, you will seek and develop partnerships with funders which focus on effective, efficient and impactful use of funds, supported by clear and timely stakeholder reporting.

1. Providing strong, fair and insightful financial leadership which ensures we are a compliant and financially sustainable organisation by:

• Sensitively and appropriately challenging financial systems and processes where you feel that they could be enhanced to improve efficiency and effectiveness.  You will balance consideration of risk and compliance, with the needs of the organisation’s staff and the circumstances of its beneficiaries.
• Leading – in conjunction with the Head of Operations – the development and implementation of the organisation’s financial systems and controls.  You will blend commercial knowledge with experience of charity best practice / requirements and risk management.
• Working with the CEO and Leadership Team to develop the annual budget and business plan, and managing the input of the budget into the accounting system.  You will lead the organisation’s re-forecasting process (2-3 times annually) and support colleagues with information for financial assumptions, scenario planning, coding, and cost / pricing structures - particularly relevant for the ongoing development of sustainable future income streams.
• Leading the relationship with the external auditors to ensure that the statutory audit process is efficient, cost-effective and extracts maximum value for the organisation.  You will guide the Finance & Business Support Manager in the production of the draft statutory accounts and you will ensure that the Annual Report and Accounts comply with relevant accounting and reporting requirements, particularly in relation to fund accounting, income recognition, cost allocations and other charity / SORP requirements. You will advise and support the Finance and Fundraising Committee and the Board as they develop, review and approve the Annual Report and Accounts, in order to discharge their responsibilities in this important area.

3. Ensuring our financial governance is fit for purpose, and is aligned with our mission, vision and culture by:

• Ensuring that the organisation is compliant with all relevant financial, accounting, tax, VAT legislation and regulations; you will create time to ‘horizon-scan’ and research upcoming developments in financial, charity and governance best practice for discussion with the CEO, Leadership Team and Trustee Board to ensure that all responsibilities and obligations in this area are appropriately addressed and discharged.
• Overseeing particular areas of financial development, improvement or risk on behalf of the Board, as delegated through the CEO; you will develop and value regular liaison with the ‘Finance’ Trustee and Finance and Fundraising Committee.
• Providing financial and management information for the CEO, Board and Finance and Fundraising Committee on a timely basis, including KPIs and commentary; You will be expected to attend and present at the required meetings, and will be responsive to questions and suggestions, and requests for further analysis or information.
• Acting as a strong role-model to promote the culture, principles and values of the organisation in a practical and visible way at a senior level.

4. Continually reviewing and improving how the organisation runs by:

• Overseeing the day to day operation of the finance function, including the use and proactive development of the accounting system (currently QuickBooks), and implementation of other financial systems and processes throughout the organisation.  You will proactively engage with users to ensure that the financial systems continue to best support the organisation’s needs and challenges.
• Supporting the Finance Officer and the Finance & Business Support Manager with the production of accurate and timely financial reports.  You will act as a sounding board and quality control, and will support your team in resolving queries from their ‘non-finance’ colleagues.
• Encouraging increased financial awareness and understanding of financial matters, and appropriate ownership of financial and budgetary responsibilities by staff in other teams; in conjunction with your team, you will develop and implement tailored financial training and appropriate support structures for your ‘non-finance’ colleagues to help them deliver their objectives better.
• Engaging with the Head of Income Generation and their team to ensure effective use of the Salesforce and other fundraising systems.  Together, you will agree mutual responsibilities to ensure clarity of tasks and prompt and accurate financial / fundraising / funder data and reporting thereof.

General

• Work in a sustainable manner with consideration of the natural environment.
• External customer service: answer the general Campaign Bootcamp phone via Circleloop and emails relating to fundraising via the charities inbox.
• Any other reasonable tasks as directed by your line manager.
• At all times adhere to relevant legislation including GDPR.
• At all times take personal responsibility for exhibiting behaviours in line with the person specification and the values of Campaign Bootcamp.

Person specification:

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Recognised UK or equivalent accounting / finance qualification (for example, CCAB or CIMA) and full membership of the accounting / finance body
• Evidence of up to date and ongoing commitment to continuing professional and personal development which is relevant to this role
• Working knowledge of finance and reporting, accounting, tax, payroll, governance requirements / regulations / best practice as applicable to Campaign Bootcamp
• Working knowledge of financial policies, systems and controls which would be relevant for Campaign Bootcamp (refer to the role description)
• Experience of leading, motivating and developing staff in a finance team / function, and in a wider organisational context, to achieve results against team / organisational goals
• Experience of working collaboratively and proactively with colleagues at a senior management / leadership team level
• Experience of actively shaping strategic, financial and business planning in a commercial and / or charity setting
• Experience of successfully leading finance and / or systems projects and influencing change within the wider organisation

Desirable

• Working knowledge of payroll systems, processing and regulations; ability to oversee a payroll function and liaise with an external payroll bureau
• At least 5 years’ experience of working in a not for profit / charity finance role, preferably at manager or equivalent level
• Experience of working effectively and proactively with Board members and Finance (or equivalent) Committees; ability to inspire Board level confidence in your work
• Experience of building and sustaining successful relationships with funders
• Experience of working in an organisation focused on championing the rights of, and voice of, groups who may otherwise be viewed as disadvantaged and / or marginalised

SKILLS, ABILITIES & QUALITIES

Essential

• Competent at using accounting software, such as QuickBooks or equivalent online / Cloud-based packages in a physical and virtual (remote working) office environment
• Competent at using IT packages such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint in a physical and virtual (remote working) office environment
• Proficient at developing and producing timely, insightful and incisive financial and management information, including financial and non-financial Key Performance Indicators, and adapting this for all levels of staff, and for Board members
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex financial information and requirements to non-finance colleagues
• Strong leadership skills; proven ability to develop teamwork and build trust and commitment within your team and across other departments
• Ability to effect positive change through consultation with, and effective influencing of, staff at all levels within an organisation - especially non-finance staff
• Highly developed personal and interpersonal skills; demonstration of tact, teamwork, diplomacy and high standards of integrity
• Ability to develop and lead relationships with external auditors, in line with budget and within Board reporting deadlines [Desirable – for this to be in a not for profit / charity context]
• Ability to build effective relationships with, and inspire the confidence of, funders
• Passionate about promoting equitable opportunity in the workplace and / or service delivery, and in the wider society
• Awareness of how systemic injustice operates in our society; tangible commitment to progressing and achieving sound practice in relation to inclusion and diversity in their widest sense
• Ability and desire to be a strong internal role model, and enthusiastic ambassador for Campaign Bootcamp

Desirable

• Competent at using other IT packages and systems such as Salesforce, G-Suite, Slack, Zoom in a physical and virtual (remote working) environment

If you have any questions about this role please contact hr {at} campaignbootcamp {dot} org

Marketing Manager Campaigns & Sector 

Our client has a fantastic opportunity for a talented and driven Campaigns & Sector Marketing Manager reporting directly to the Head of Marketing.

Marketing Manager Campaigns & Sector Responsibilities:

-Working directly with key internal stakeholders to develop, fully integrated, multi-channel and innovative marketing campaigns that reflect public sector and public finance issues – including developing from the outset clearly defined outcomes-based campaign propositions, project plans and campaign budgets
- Aligning campaign strategy to our client’s overall business objectives
- Being the marketing lead for the Local Government and Central Government sectors, as well as for their Counter - Fraud proposition - developing and managing marketing plans accordingly
- Presenting campaigns in a coherent and logical manner on our client’s website – ensuring user journeys are client-centric

Marketing Manager Campaigns & Sector Requirements:

You will have a passion for brand and marketing with a proven track record in the development and management of business-development focussed campaigns across the whole marketing mix. Working closely with their corporate communications team taking the lead on the creation and implementation of our client’s marketing-led campaigns.

A clear and confident communicator, you will be comfortable dealing with and influencing senior stakeholders with the ability to bring people from different teams together to form effective project teams.

The role would suit someone with a strong business development acumen but who wants to work in marketing.

About our client:

They are the world’s only professional accountancy body to specialise in public services, and their portfolio of qualifications is the foundation for a career in public finance.

Their members work across public services in national audit agencies, major accountancy firms, and other organisations and companies around the world where public money needs to be effectively and efficiently managed.

Globally, they lead the way in public finance. They support best practice in the management of public-sector resources and use their values and expertise to help UK and international public financial managers and auditors to support the best interests of society and tax paying citizens.

Location: They are currently working from home. In normal circumstances the location is flexible, London/Chester.

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 36 per week

Salary: up to £55k per annum

Benefits: 25 days annual leave, Up to 10% employer's pension contribution, Season ticket loans, Employee Assistance Helpline, Exclusive employee discount and rewards at many major brands including health & well-being, retail, restaurants and mobile technology providers

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2020

Please note they may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

You may have experience of the following: Marketing Manager, Marketing Campaigns, Campaign Manager, Communications Officer, Communications Manager, Digital Marketing, Social Media, PR, Public Relations, Marketing Programs, Marketing Operations, Campaign Strategy, Event Marketing, Events Marketing, etc.

Ref: 94896

Job Title: Campaigns and Research Manager

Details: 0.6 FTE. Home-based, with occasional travel. Fixed term: 12 months with a review at six months, and with the potential for extension. Employed by The Ecology Trust. Working hours may be grouped or spread across the working week.

Direct Reports: Emma Rose, Unchecked UK Director

Salary: £24,000 (£40,000 pro rata)

1. ABOUT THE ROLE

Unchecked UK is recruiting a Campaigns and Research Manager to lead on specific campaigns to highlight the real-world impacts of deregulation and the erosion of UK enforcement capacity, with an initial focus on tax.  

We are seeking an individual with a campaigning and storytelling background as well as strong research and analysis skills, who is experienced in translating complex subject matter into compelling and creative content.

You will be leading on a new project which aims to show why it is important to close the ‘tax gap’ resulting from weak enforcement of tax law and from cuts to the budgets of agencies like HMRC.  You will help us to make the case that recouping this lost government revenue would make it possible to rebuild the other public protection infrastructure on which we rely.

You will be responsible for developing human stories and messages which resonate with the concerns of key voter groups, drawing on the narrative insights from Unchecked UK’s qualitative research, and that of partner organisations like Tax Justice UK. Your focus will be on finding ways to communicate the key role tax plays in a well-functioning, fair and prosperous society, countering the ‘burden’ frames attached to both tax and regulation (‘tax burden’, ‘regulatory burdens’).

You will gather evidence to illustrate the erosion of enforcement capacity in relation to the UK tax system, and carry out investigations and campaigns to bring to life the impacts of this enforcement gap. You will work with our Digital Communications Manager to develop creative assets to communicate these findings to key audiences.

You will develop relationships with other stakeholders working within this space, pooling and sharing data, communications guidance, research and campaign assets.

The initial focus of this role will be on tax, but is likely to spin out into other public policy areas, such as environmental protection, food safety, workers rights and health and safety.

This is a part-time role, comprising 24 hours per week. (These hours may be grouped according to the preference of the successful candidate).

2. ABOUT US

Unchecked UK makes the case for common-sense protections which improve people’s lives and allow businesses to thrive. We are a rapidly growing network of leading and diverse civil society organisations who see sensible, properly-enforced protections as the framework for a decent society - where the food we eat and the things we buy can be trusted, the natural environment is protected, our homes and workplaces are safe, and our rights are safeguarded.

We carry out detailed research and investigations to highlight the loss of protection for the UK public that results from the erosion of vital public protections and the ongoing cuts to the bodies who enforce them. Through public insights research, we help to shape new narratives about our shared protections and the enforcement teams who work hard to keep us safe. We run campaigns to show how important strong rules are to everyday life, and work with our civil society partners to develop policy alternatives to the deregulation approach.

This is a critical moment for the future of regulations and protections in the UK. The combined pressures of post-pandemic recovery and Brexit trade negotiations have the potential to accelerate the UK’s ‘protection problem’, in terms of a new wave of austerity, insufficient regulatory capacity, and a ‘race to the bottom’ on standards.

Unchecked UK aims to shift the political dynamic around regulation, and to build momentum for proper investment in strong rules and the public bodies which defend them. Unchecked UK is a non-partisan organisation, and is incubated as a project of The Ecology Trust.

3. KEY TASKS

The main tasks for the Campaigns and Research Manager role are below. Note that these are likely to change alongside a shift in focus towards other public policy areas.

Narrative and framing

• Narrative research: carry out research into the frames, narratives and metaphors being used by those promoting a low-tax agenda. Creating compelling counter-narratives, drawing on the narrative research which has been carried out by Unchecked UK and other organisations.
• Creative content: develop/oversee the development of campaign assets to communicate our messages in compelling ways.
• Media: secure national and local coverage which reflects our narratives and frames. Draft press releases and brief journalists. Help to monitor coverage of tax-related stories.

Public campaigning

• Evidence gathering: carry out research into the real-world impacts of weak enforcement/ tax evasion and avoidance, gathering both human stories and detailed data.
• Conceive and deliver public campaigns: this could either be a set of mini-campaigns in key electoral constituencies, or a single, longer-term national campaign.

Evidence building

• Research the tax enforcement gap: gather data to illustrate the erosion of enforcement capacity in relation to the UK tax system, and document the associated impacts.
• Share/ disseminate data with stakeholders: through written briefings, graphics, etc.

Relationship management

• Relationship building: proactively reach out to organisations working on anti-corruption and tax, carry out a light-touch stakeholder analysis to see how Unchecked UK can add value. Help to recruit new organisations to the Unchecked UK supporter network.
• Support civil society strategy: help to situate tax/ anti-corruption within broader NGO conversations about public protections and enforcement, and support advocacy around national policy developments.

Organisational

• Funding: help to draft reports to funders.
• Budgets: manage project budgets where appropriate.
• Administration: support the Unchecked UK team with shared administration duties.

4. PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

• Strong campaigning and storytelling background (at least five years), with proven experience of translating complex subject matter into compelling human stories for a variety of different audiences
• Excellent communication and writing skills, including demonstrable experience of having used well-designed narratives to support efforts to effect (cultural and political) change. Strong experience and understanding of media and the media landscape – in particular centre-right or culturally conservative publications
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with a proven ability to collect and analyse data, and a strong track record of planning and delivering research in support of campaign goals
• Experience of, and success in, developing and leading major communications and campaigns initiatives to achieve policy goals
• A strong understanding of the issues and narratives around tax and de/regulation, and of the political institutions that work within these areas OR a sound understanding of other public policy issues such as environmental protection and employee rights
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills, with proven experience of stakeholder engagement
• Programme and project management experience. Proven ability to self-organise and to take responsibility for project delivery without close day-to-day supervision.  
• Support for Unchecked UK’s vision and aims

DESIRABLE

• Experience of developing policy positions on regulatory, economic, environmental or social issues
• Experience of managing budgets
• Experience of drafting funding reports

5. TO APPLY

Please email us your CV and a short covering letter setting out your interest in and suitability for the role by 6th November. Interviews will be carried out in mid November by zoom video conferencing. Start date: as soon as possible.

We are very sorry that we cannot reply to all unsuccessful applicants, so if you have not heard from us by 13th November, please assume that we were not able to shortlist you.

Position Objective:

To oversee PETA's campaigns and public-awareness initiatives in France

Reports to:

Vice President of International Programmes, PETA Foundation

Location:

Paris

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage campaign plans, priorities, timelines, and agendas
• Develop and execute strategies and tactics to ensure the success of PETA's campaigns in France – including identifying key priorities, carrying out in-depth research, and analysing relevant links, key players, and policies
• Work with all PETA's departments – particularly the media, corporate, digital, and celebrity teams – to ensure campaign plans are thoroughly executed, maximising their public exposure and success
• Write and review relevant campaign copy, including, but not limited to, letters, opinion pieces, web copy, petition text, and media soundbites
• Represent the organisation at public-speaking engagements, in debates, with policymakers, and to the media and the general public
• Analyse the effectiveness of PETA's campaigns and activities, and suggest improvements in order to maximise their impact
• Lead on various special projects designed to inform the public about animal protection issues, including demonstrations and other outreach
• Develop an activist network by identifying, recruiting, and communicating positively with existing and potential activists
• Work with the PETA Foundation US production team to order new and redesigned posters, banners, and literature
• Translate texts into French
• Travel, when necessary, for meetings and to oversee events
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• Fluency in French and English
• Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues in France
• Experience as an activist
• Experience of working on campaigns
• Public-speaking skills
• Proven ability to establish priorities, meet multiple deadlines, and work well under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to be punctual and dependable
• Proven ability to communicate with a variety of people in a professional, personable, friendly, and positive manner
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends and to travel as required
• Adherence to a vegan lifestyle
• Ability to advocate the organisation's positions on issues to a wide variety of people in a professional manner
• Commitment to the objectives of the organisation

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

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

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

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

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

Requirements

You'll have

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

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

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

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in transforming homelessness services and
policy in a way that is shaped by the experience of people who are homeless. As part of Groundswell’s Insight and Action team you will embrace participatory methodologies and play a key part in driving forward Groundswell’s new Participation Works strategy with a particular focus on changing practice and challenging policy based on the insight from people with experience of homelessness. The Campaigns Project Manager will work across the wider Groundswell team with a focus on disseminating research findings and turning insight from research and frontline delivery into interventions and campaigns. They will play a part in further developing our approaches and embedding lived experience at the centre of creating meaningful systems change.

The main part of this role will be to oversee Groundswell’s ‘Benefits for Health’ initiative that focuses on improving access to welfare benefits and better health outcomes for people experiencing homelessness. The initiative, funded by Trust for London, is delivered over three-years and includes an insight gathering phase followed by a system change agenda. A good knowledge of the benefits systems will be a strong advantage in delivering this project.

This is a new role at Groundswell and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape new approaches and develop a stream of work. They will need to be proactive and flexible in their approach to their role.

We encourage people with experience of homelessness or related issues to apply for this role.
 

We're very excited to announce this role specifically for someone with lived experience of the UK's immigration detention system.

Detention Actions aim is to promote the welfare and rights of people in immigration detention in the UK in the UK and elsewhere. We provide support and advice to people in detention in the London area and advocate for detention reform. 

We campaigned for an end to the Detained Fast Track asylum process, successfully bringing a strategic legal challenge which led to the suspension of the process in 2015 and we continue to campaign against its re-introduction.  In 2020, we have brought several prominent legal challenges, preventing the removal of those due to be deported on a charter flight to Jamaica in February, and pressurized the Government into releasing the majority of people detained during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Lived experience work informs our campaigning work and service delivery. It is essential for this role that you have lived experience of immigration detention. If you're not sure if this applies to you, please get in touch!

The role is part time, for 21 hours (3 days) per week. It will be based in our office in East London, but will involve working from home in accordance with Government guidance. Office attendance is currently optional, and you will not be expected to attend the office if you are concerned about your health due to COVID-19.

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

About the role

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

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

What you'll do

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

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

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

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

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

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

What you'll bring

• Experience of delivering successful campaigns for change 

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

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

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

• Project management and ability to prioritise own workload.

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

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

What's it like to work for us?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

No agencies please

Join our Team

Spinal Injuries Association (SIA)’s vision is a fulfilled life for all people affected by spinal cord injury. Spinal cord injured people are at the heart of everything we do – as Trustees, staff, volunteers, members and service users. For more than 45 years, we have empowered spinal cord injured people to rebuild their lives through the provision of essential information, advocacy and support. During the recent Coronavirus pandemic, SIA has been a beacon of light for the 50,000 spinal cord injured people in the UK who are living day-to-day with paralysis, incontinence and a high risk of life-threatening conditions. With determination, flexibility and creativity we are responding to a significant increase in demand for our services.

Campaigns Coordinator
Hours: Part time 3 days per week (22.5 hours).
Salary: £16,500 (£27,500 FTE).
Location: SIA House (Milton Keynes), with flexibility to work from home.
Benefits: Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave per leave year increasing to 28 days after three years’ service and to 30 days after five years’ service. Access to group pension scheme (6% employer contribution).

Do you want to drive political and social change to improve the lives of vulnerable people? Do you want to be part of a national organisation fighting to ensure that everyone affected by spinal cord injury (SCI) can lead a fulfilled life? If you answered ‘yes’ to both questions, then come and join the Spinal Injuries Association’s Campaigns Team!

Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) are looking for a passionate, dynamic and skilled Campaigns Coordinator to help us develop our critical work in campaigning for lasting change on behalf of SCI people.  Our vision is a fulfilled life for everyone affected by SCI and you will be on the front line in helping to deliver this. We need someone who can be part of a team and also work independently, who likes owning specific projects but can still see the bigger picture, and who’s willing to invest their heart and soul into fighting to make life better for SCI people, especially following the impact of the pandemic.

This key role has huge potential for the right person to deliver significant and long-lasting impact. Prior experience or knowledge of SCI isn’t necessary, as you will be fully trained and supported from day 1. Expect us to build your experiences and knowledge into our campaigns, and use your input and ideas to help deliver high-impact campaigns that deliver significant, long-lasting results. The Campaigns Coordinator role is central to the success of SIA’s campaigning activities and delivering lasting change that supports people with a SCI. Do you have the skills, vision, energy and commitment we need? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

The deadline for applications is 5pm 30th October  2020
Interviews will be held on 11th November via MS Teams

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

No agencies please.

Independent Age wants to make the UK a better place to grow old for everyone. What we do is very simple and effective. We understand the issues faced as we grow older, campaign for change, and provide support services people can rely on – from award winning information guides, telephone advice and support, and a network of volunteers helping us to beat loneliness and isolation across the UK.

It’s an incredibly exciting time to join Independent Age and help make an impact on the lives of older people. This role provides line management and support to a team of 3 Technical Advisers, topic specialists covering social care, benefits, housing, health and wellbeing issues. This post will ensure Independent Age staff and volunteers receive the guidance and support they need in order to deliver accurate information and advice that enables older people to live well with dignity, choice and purpose. It will also support IA’s communications, marketing, policy and influencing activity, representing IA externally when required.

Experienced in managing a team, you will have substantial knowledge of legislative frameworks and issues affecting older people, and the ability to deliver complex advice and information in an understandable format in line with Advice Quality Standard or other quality frameworks.  With proven organisational skills, including ability to prioritise and balance a large number of concurrent tasks you will have the ability to manage projects and meet targets.

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

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

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

Key responsibilities include:

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

Key skills and experience required include:

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

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

Deadline for applications: 23.59pm on Sunday 1 November