This is an exciting renewal time for Citizens Advice services in East Berkshire. The charities Citizens Advice Bracknell & District and Citizens Advice Maidenhead & Windsor are merging to create a stronger and more resilient organisation to grow our vital services for our communities. In April 2021, we will become Citizens Advice East Berkshire and we are seeking our first ever CEO for this new charity.

As our two organisations have done for many years, Citizens Advice East Berkshire will provide free, independent, confidential and impartial advice on social welfare (debt, benefits, housing, employment and family issues) that will help people get their lives back on track, as well as using on-the-ground knowledge to improve local and national social policy.

We know more people want our help and we need to create more capacity to meet this efficiently to make the best use of our resources. Both existing charities are merging from a position of operational and financial strength. Our aim is to take the best of both organisations, forging a positive common culture, simplifying operations and investing in front line services to reach more clients.

Both of our organisations have a strong track record of delivery and adapting fast when we need to. When Covid-19 restrictions meant that we could no longer meet clients face-to-face, our teams of ingenious staff and volunteers turned our offer around virtually overnight to telephone and email services. That kind of dedication is a hallmark of our two existing services.

With our current operational changes and investment plans and the exciting plans for merger, it can feel like all change. Our future CEO will be a leader who can embrace the whole change vision whilst laying out a clear roadmap for our staff and volunteers that engages and empowers but does not overwhelm them.

Organisation: Citizens Advice East Berkshire
Job Title: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: up to £55,000
Hours: Full time, with occasional weekend and evening work
Location: East Berkshire (Bracknell & Maidenhead)

This is a new role in a refreshed organisation. It presents a genuine opportunity to shape the service to meet our clients' future needs. The CEO will take a large share of the credit for establishing a robust, innovative and responsive organisation.

The successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrable experience of providing inspirational leadership to an organisation going through extensive change, ideally gained at an organisation of comparable scale and complexity (c.30 staff &120 volunteers and a turnover of over 0.5 million).
• A proven track record of successful income generation and business development.
• Demonstrable track record of financial management and budgetary control, and ability to manage a budget under the guidance of the treasurer.
• Experience of leading and managing staff, motivating teams at all levels, building working relationships with colleagues, demonstrating personal commitment to organisational and staff development.
• Proven experience of building and maintaining partnerships within and across organisations and sectors.

We value having a diverse pool of applicants to find the best candidate. To achieve this, we are open to candidates from any sector who can demonstrate their transferable experience and alignment with our work and values, and we encourage applicants who are from underrepresented groups with protected characteristics.

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role with details on how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills via the apply button.

Please note: responding to this advertisement will not in itself be considered an application. We will need a CV and a supporting statement addressing the full person specification in the information pack.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 8th February 2021

GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Remuneration: We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience.

Location: Birmingham

Our purpose - To have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of the people we reach.

BHSF is a health and wellbeing provider with a long and proud history of making healthcare accessible to working people. Today, they make a positive impact on workplace wellbeing - helping to keep employees physically, mentally and financially healthy.

Their Mission is to provide health and wellbeing products and services to help customers care for their employees; to support colleagues' career aspirations; and to support local communities through work with good causes.

The role

The new Group Chief Executive will provide leadership, inspiration, direction and innovation to ensure BHSF delivers its vision, values and mission of growing the business strongly, managing it dynamically and achieving operational excellence. Specifically:

* Lead BHSF to achieve its vision and fulfil its mission and play a key role in continuing the transformation of the organisation, its products, services and customer base

* Be responsible and accountable to the Board for the formulation, development and implementation of the strategies necessary to secure and successfully position BHSF for the future
* Drive innovative business strategies that continue to place its services at the fore, ensuring they are flexible, adaptable and able to respond to demand
* Continue to embed a flexible and supportive culture of innovation within the team, ensuring the right operational structures are in place to enable BHSF to thrive
* Ensure the right resources are in place to provide expert services and support, balancing the priorities and enabling BHSF to succeed in its strategic aims
* Spearhead a dynamic, innovative and joined-up approach to all its work, through strong and supportive leadership

You

Your ability to provide inspirational, dynamic and forward-thinking leadership and deliver results will be essential elements of your candidacy. An excellent communicator and ambassador, you will have credibility and influence, enabling you to establish effective relationships with a range of key stakeholders - customers, delegates, suppliers, regulators and employees. You will have operated at a senior level in a regulatory environment.

To apply

To apply, please visit upload your resume and covering letter, addressing your motivation in applying and why you are the ideal candidate for the position of Group Chief Executive at BHSF. Please also include details of current remuneration package..

Campaign dates

Closing date: 24 th January 2021

Preliminary interviews: Early February 2021

Leadership assessment: Late February 2021

BHSF interviews: Early March 2021

The above dates are subject to change

We are seeking to recruit a strategic and commercially focused, proactive and solutions orientated leader for our charity.

After 10 + years in post, our CEO is standing down which means there is a real opportunity for the next CEO to lead Wandsworth Oasis to achieve the next exciting stage in its development.  Working with the Board of Trustees and the newly appointed Head of Retail (95% of funds are currently generated through the retail operation), the CEO will assist the board to review the values and ethos of the charity and to create a new vision and strategy to ensure we safeguard the future for our beneficiaries.   The right candidate will be a great people person, who can inspire  staff and volunteers and, in particular, provide leadership to the senior management team.

Reporting into the Chair of the Board of Trustees and working closely with individual Trustees on special projects, the CEO manages a Senior Management Team of 3 currently – Head of Retail Operations, Head of Finance & Support Services and Community Engagement Manager.   

Wandsworth Oasis raises more than £1 million per annum through its shops and events programme to fund its fundraising operations and multiple projects that support the most vulnerable people living with HIV, HIV prevention and awareness raising projects.   

This an opportunity for an innovative, experienced and grounded individual – with senior leadership experience in business or charities - to work with the Board and senior management team to capitalise on the wide range of opportunities available to Wandsworth Oasis and really deliver value to the HIV community in terms of funds available for its development at a time when the overall funding environment is really uncertain.

Women’s Aid in Luton (WAIL) has been established for over 40 years.  We are the sole provider of refuge accommodation in Luton for women and children fleeing domestic violence and abuse and are the lead delivery partner for refuge and community based services to women with complex support needs.  As a member of Women’s Aid England, we are committed to enabling survivors to be able to lead safe and independent lives.

Our constantly changing environment presents us with both challenges and opportunities and we are looking for a leader who can embrace these to build a robust and resilient organisation, which is fit for the future.

The Chief Executive Officer is our most senior staff member, reporting to the Board of Trustees and leading the Organisation on all aspects of our strategy, finance, risk, commercial development and transformative service delivery.

This post would potentially suit someone who is looking to progress into their first CEO role; but who has established senior management skills, experience of strategic planning and of reporting to a non-executive Board.  If you can demonstrate experience of contributing to the development and achievement of organisational aims and objectives, this role could be for you. 

You should be able to demonstrate experience of contract management, within the context of service delivery and of budgetary management with a proven track record of securing funding through application and tendering processes.  In addition, you will have experience of leading change management and of being responsive to the needs of service-users and stakeholder through the transformation of services.  An understanding of the charity sector is desirable and you will be able to demonstrate a commitment to addressing violence against women and girls.  You will also have a proven track record of building and maintaining networks and working with partner agencies and other key stakeholders.

WAIL undertakes values-based recruitment and you will be required to demonstrate how your own values and behaviours are aligned with our values of; Commitment, Integrity, Leadership, Progress, Empowerment and Working Together.

Due to the sensitive nature if this role we will be considering female applicants only for this post in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to schedule 9 part 1).  Applicants will be required to have a satisfactory enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Trust for London is an independent charitable foundation. We aim to tackle poverty and inequality in London, making grants totalling around £10 million a year and at any one time we are supporting up to 300 organisations; funding independent research; and providing knowledge and expertise on London's social issues to policymakers and journalists.

We work on some of London's most pressing social issues, and are committed to improving the lives of Londoners by increasing their pay, helping reduce costs of living and supporting community groups to thrive.

Chief Executive Officer

Trust for London

£100-110k

We believe this is one of the most interesting and impactful jobs in London. With the current chief executive stepping down after 23 years in post, this is an outstanding opportunity to help find long term solutions to the causes of poverty and inequality in London. As Chief Executive of the Trust, you will work with communities in which poverty and inequality reside to support those that have had a raw deal in life. The Trust is a listening and learning organisation, and welcomes the opportunity to build partnerships to increase impact even further.

This is a unique opportunity to lead and work with a high performing team to set an ambitious future strategy for an organisation with a long-term view. The new Chief Executive will lead the Trust as we emerge from the current pandemic, and it will be critical for them to respond to the ever-changing environment in London with creativity, urgency, integrity, and passion.

We are looking for candidates who bring a direct experience or deep understanding of poverty and inequality, as well as an excellent understanding and knowledge of the systemic issues and root causes that are particular to London. You will be an empowering and collaborative leader, experienced at supporting Non-Executive Boards and senior staff to achieve challenging objectives. You have good financial literacy which enables you to successfully manage significant endowments and investments, along with excellent ambassadorial and networking skills. A track record of successfully influencing to achieve systems change, combined with a commitment to a data and evidence led approach is also essential.

A vision of a more equitable society is integral to the Trust's mission, and they are committed to working proactively to contribute to this goal. The Trust is particularly keen to welcome applications from Disabled people and People from Black and Minority Ethnic communities.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button. Please also view further details on the Prospectus website if you require this document in an alternative format. 

Closing Date: Monday 15th February 2021

Our project opened its doors in 2003 to provide a safe therapeutic space for young people aged 11- 25 who live in the district of Winchester.

Young people’s emotional well-being is important to us and therapy can help them to understand their thoughts, feelings and emotions in more depth.

Our aim is to help young people tell their story to a trained professional who can help them reflect, recover and learn more about themselves.

Therapy is a process which can help young people recognise what needs to change in order to enjoy life more.

Job description

Purpose of Role

To lead, promote, resource, and oversee the work of Winchester Youth Counselling. To ensure that Winchester Youth Counselling expands and continues to deliver a first class service to young people. Duties and Key Responsibilities Project development and fundraising

• To lead Winchester Youth Counselling’s business development and income generation strategies, including the development and preparation of bids for funding. To manage work with partners to secure funding for the Charity and manage funding bids accordingly.

• Where required, to provide direct project management to specific areas of work and support the provision of counselling and therapeutic services to young people. To work alongside the Manager to ensure the delivery of a high quality counselling service to young people. 2 We believe that everyone should be treated equally, regardless of their religion, beliefs, age, gender, race, disability or sexual orientation.

• To seek and develop new streams of funding and build relationships with corporate partners and continue to strengthen the core purpose of WYC to provide free counselling and therapeutic services to young people. Leadership • To lead, develop and promote the work of Winchester Youth Counselling

• To develop partnerships and relationships with the statutory and voluntary sectors to enable the continued expansion of the work of WYC.

• To lead, develop and motivate the team to be collaborative and professional in their thinking and delivery, setting clear examples of excellence and best practice. Financial Management •

To prepare WYC’s Annual Budget in conjunction with the Treasurer and monitor income and expenditure within the budget agreed by the Board of Trustees, including authorising expenditure within the limits set by the Board.

• To oversee the financial administration of the organisation’s accounts and liaise with the Treasurer or the appointed financial accountant and advisors.

• To manage contracts, funding bids, monitor grants and report to funders. Robust Governance

• To advise the Board and ensure WYC complies with its responsibilities as an employer, ensuring that the organisation’s policy and practice meets legal requirements and supports best practice.

• To enable and manage the change from WYC being an unincorporated charity to an incorporated charity. • To act as the organisation’s Company Secretary to ensure the organisation meets all its responsibilities as a charity.

Other • To ensure the offices at WYC and all equipment are well maintained to enable a safe and healthy work space for all staff and users of the premises

• To represent WYC to funders, corporate organisations, statutory and voluntary agencies in order to promote the work of the charity.

• To take part in management and recruitment of staff and volunteers. • To manage personal administrative needs including use of computer.

• To be flexible in adapting the needs of the post according to the changing and emerging needs of WYC and to undertake other duties and responsibilities from time to time commensurate with the grade of the post.

• To ensure all staff and volunteers are appropriately trained and qualified.

Applications will only be accepted via the application process outlined on our website under our vacancies section. To apply for this position, download the application pack and return it by post or email as indicated on the Application Form.

Contact us for more information on our website or email us

Part-time hours: 30 per week

Application deadline: 19/02/2021

Expected start date: 01/04/2021

This is an exceptional opportunity to be responsible for the strategic review and implementation of Oracle Cancer Trust’s business plan, the development of its governance and management processes, the expansion of its project funding portfolio and fundraising capabilities, and the implementation of its growth strategy. 

You must have had previous experience as CEO, Executive Director or other senior corporate management and have worked in, or with, a charity and therefore be able to engage effectively with HNWIs, foundations, trusts and corporate charitable giving programmes.

Oracle Cancer Trust supports the development of pioneering scientific and clinical research in the field of head and neck cancer by providing grant funding for early-stage projects. We are looking for a Voluntary Chief Executive Officer who will be able to devote a minimum of two days a week to this pivotal Charity, consolidate the team’s efforts, bring renewed energy and enthusiasm, and build on the excellent work that is already being done.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide organisational leadership to the charity and be responsible for the overall management and administration of the Charity’s activities within the strategic and accountability frameworks laid down by the Board of Trustees.
• To review and deliver the targets set out in the Business Plan while reviewing and implementing a strategy to maintain the current research projects, the overheads and create a strategy for the next 3 years to see the Charity through the current economic crisis. 
• To be accountable to Oracle’s Board and lead a team comprising the Operations Manager, the Head of Fundraising and one assistant.
• To ensure, together with the Chair, that the Board of Trustees receives guidance in setting the values, ethos, vision, mission, strategic objectives and priorities for the Charity.
• To enable the Board of Trustees to fulfil its duties and responsibilities for the proper governance of the Charity and to ensure that the Board receives timely advice and appropriate information on all relevant matters.
• To support the Head of Fundraising in meeting the revenue targets of the Charity.
• To network with potential funders, corporate leaders, HNWIs
• To act as the public face and voice of the Charity with respect to communications, marketing and PR to develop a larger potential pool of funders.
• To attend the Finance and Investments Committee which controls and monitors all of Oracle’s major financing commitments, the Research Committee, which reviews, approves and monitors all of Oracle’s research commitments, and you will lead the Management Team which manages Oracle’s day-to-day operations. Each of these committees meets approximately every quarter.
• To consistently commit valuable time to the Charity and spend an average of two days per week on a variety of Oracle activities.

Skills and Experience

• Prepared to engage in close, ‘hands-on’ day-to-day operational management of the Charity.
• Able to demonstrate a strong track record in leadership and management of people - can motivate and drive team colleagues.
• Organized, can plan ahead and meet deadlines.
• Energetic and enthusiastic. 
• Preferably from the financial services or commercial sector 
• Has had previous experience as a CEO, Executive Director or other senior corporate management. 
• Has experience of working in, or with, a charity
• Is conversant with the current changes to the charity and social investment sector
• Has the experience and presence to be able to engage effectively with other CEOs, HNWIs, foundations, trusts and corporate charitable giving programmes - a wide range of business and personal contacts

LIFEbeat was formed in 2009 with the mission to improve the wellbeing of young people through building creative communities and a sense of belonging. This is achieved through personal development programmes which give skills and inspiration to overcome the challenges young people face, navigate the divisions in society and lead confident, healthy and purposeful lives. LIFEbeat's approach weaves together key different essential practices: creativity and arts practice, focus on relationships and group/community work, personal storytelling, and reflective practice. LIFEbeat also offers professional training for youth workers, teachers, coaches, trainers and therapists.

Founder led until now, LIFEbeat are at a pivotal point in their development and growth and are looking for an accomplished, passionate leader to help take the organisation to the next level. The role will be responsible for taking over the day to day management of the organisation, whilst looking at opportunities for strategic growth, developing partnership opportunities and acting as an Ambassador for the organisation.

To be successful in this role, you will be naturally entrepreneurial with the ability to see and take advantage of opportunities. This is a small, agile and responsive charity so may suit someone who has worked in a start-up or fledgling business. As an ambassador for the organisation and its work, you will need to be comfortable selling an organisation to raise money, and you may benefit from understanding income generation within a commercial setting.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full job description, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

Closing date - 31st January

Prospectus Interviews - 1-5 February

Client 1st Round Interviews - Date within 10th - 16th February (tbc)

Client 2nd Round Interviews - Date within 16th - 23rd February (tbc)

The post of CEO/Operations Manager will be central to the growth and development of Integration Support Servicesand will play a leading role in the promotion of positive policies and practices on issues relating to Migrants, Refugees and other BME groups.

Integration Support Services (ISS) is a small charity based in Harlow, West Essex which consists of a small team of paid staff and volunteers. The charity provides various services for the local community of migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and BME groups living in Essex and Hertfordshire. The examples of the services provided by ISS are English lessons for adults, social events, talking groups, immigration advice, women’s group, children’s Saturday club, hate crime report centre, etc.

The CEO/Operations Manager will have executive responsibility for the strategic development and management of the organization, the preparation and implementation of the ISS strategic plan as developed, and for the growth and expansion of the organisation, under the supervision of and with the support of the Board of Trustees.

Reporting to the Chair and the Board of Trustees/Directors, the CEO/Operations Officer will have overall responsibility for service delivery, advocacy, policy development and research programmes.

The Covid 19 pandemic caused the charity to move all its services online. Previously we had a predominantly face-to-face service delivery model. We are financially stable with good funder relationships.

Integration Support Services has a track record of good service delivery since it was founded by a group of migrant volunteers in 2007. This is due in no small part to the dedication and hard work of our staff and volunteers.

ISS board of trustees keenly anticipate the challenge of 2021 and beyond: we are looking for a Chief Executive who can share this challenge by planning strategically, delivering change, providing leadership and piloting us confidently through rapidly changing times. The board are confident that with the right leadership ISS will be able to overcome all difficulties and turbulent times in our way.

The Methodist Church is seeking a meticulous and organised copy editor with strong project management experience to join our in-house Publishing team.

You will manage the editorial process, overseeing the quality of editing, adherence to house style and tone of voice.

You will be required to copy-edit and manage our team of freelance editors to ensure the delivery of high-quality products, on time and budget. From formal reports to posters and postcards, to online content and books of prayers and training manuals, our wide range of publications is designed to equip the Church with resources for worship, discipleship and mission as we respond to the gospel of God’s love in Christ.

This role is usually based in our central London office, but staff are currently being equipped to work from home as required by restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Interviews will be conducted via video conferencing: Wednesday 24 Feb or Friday 26 February 2021

Adviser to the Chief Executive
Salary: London - £43,795 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Location: London
Contract: Permanent

The National Housing Federation (NHF) is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, who have grown from philanthropic roots to provide 2.6 million homes to around 6 million people. 
Housing associations are social landlords, and are the largest providers of homes for social rents in the country. We and our members, believe that everyone should be able to live in a great quality home that they can afford. 

Many housing associations are also developers in their own right, building around a quarter of new homes every year, and build almost all new social housing. Our sector is not-for-profit, investing its revenues into the people and communities we serve. 
We’re looking for an adviser who will work directly to the chief executive and support the smooth running, intelligence sharing and decision making across the NHF. You will have both confident verbal communication skills and excellent written skills, with the opportunity to craft speeches and draft briefings for the chief executive on our vital work, ranging from ending homelessness to decarbonising the nation’s homes. By working with colleagues across the organisation you will ensure the chief executive is well briefed ahead of meetings with government, officials, stakeholders and members. 

Excellent organisational and project management skills and abilities are also essential as you will be responsible for coordinating the business planning process and supporting the chief executive and Leadership Team in reporting our progress within the organisation and to members. Our members, housing associations, provide homes for around six million people. You will be required to put these members at the heart of the work you do, and support our ambitious vision – for a country where everyone can live in a quality home they can afford. 

The NHF has recently published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.  The NHF is committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the society in which we live and encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, regardless of all protected characteristics or social background. 
We are a disability confident employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.

Closing date for applications: 25 January 2021
Interview date: 5 February 2021

Please note: if we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert, before the closing date

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced and proactive PA to CEO, to join a growing charity, based in West London.

As the PA to the CEO, your role will be to provide outstanding and proactive personal assistance and secretarial support to the CEO, the board of trustees and the senior leadership team.

As the PA to the CEO your key responsibilities will be to:

• Manage the CEO's correspondence, maintaining and managing diaries and arranging meetings.
• Prepare and amend correspondence, agenda, papers, reports, etc, as necessary. Use of PowerPoint and Excel for producing reports.
• Arrange Travel and expenses, appointments, and meetings.
• Provide secretarial support to the board of trustees, as necessary.
• Take minutes of various meetings, including senior leadership team meetings.
• Coordinate and support cross-organisational project working groups and initiatives.

Our client is looking for an experienced PA who has worked at senior management level, is proactive with a 'can-do' approach and who is used to working in a busy and diverse role. You will have proven experience of:

• Extremely organised with excellent secretarial and administrative skills.
• An ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues across an international group.
• Experienced in taking minutes at meetings.
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills to produce reports and presentations.
• Experience working within a medical or healthcare sector, would be advantageous.

Please note, working in the office one day a week is required due to the essential requirements of the role. Please be assured the office is following very strict guidelines to ensure the welfare of their staff.

Carers Support Merton (CSM)

Executive Assistant

Salary: £28137.20 per annum pro rata

Carers Support Merton (CSM) is a well-established and respected charity in the London Borough of Merton with an ambitious development programme of work to support promote and improve the quality of life of unpaid carers from the age of five.

We are seeking a highly organised Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to the Chief Executive to ensure the smooth running of the charity.  To be successful in this role you will be highly literate/numerate and have excellent digital skills.  You will have a strong desire to help drive the organisation forwards in improving efficiency and be able to manage a diverse workload and competing set of priorities.  Working in a small organisation you will need to have a ‘can do’ attitude and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

We are able to offer the opportunity to join a friendly team and the benefits of flexible working.

Carers Support Merton, as an employer, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This includes a commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures.

The successful candidate will be subject to a basic DBS check

CSM Vision:

We want unpaid Carers of all ages to have real choices to improve their quality of life and to receive the respect, support and recognition that they deserve. 

Holiday Entitlement: 25 days + Bank Holiday per annum pro rata

Hours of Work: 21 hours per week (open to 3 full days or 4/5 shorter days)

Accountable to: Chief Executive Officer

Location: We are currently working from home due to COVID-19 restrictions but in future the role will be based at our offices in Mitcham, but with the opportunity for some continued homeworking.

Managing Editor at China Dialogue (Fixed-Term Cover)

 

Location: London

Position: Managing Editor (Cover)

Hours: Full time

Contract type: Fixed Term, until 3rd September 2021

Starting salary: £37,000 Per Annum

Start time: As soon as possible

Application deadline: 9am, 1st February 2021

Description

China Dialogue seeks an experienced editor to join its London team to provide cover for a core team member’s parental leave. The ideal candidate would have a keen interest in climate change and the environment and the global role and impacts of China. The candidate would be proactive, highly organised and self-motivated, with a strong track record in  journalism, and with experience of managing investigative journalism projects,  excellent writing, editing and verbal communications skills, an aptitude for digital technologies and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

About us

China Dialogue has a 15-year track record of commissioning and publishing high-quality information, and promoting communication on environment and climate change in Chinese and English and, on our sister sites, a total of eight languages. We support open discussion, with the aim of informing international and Chinese readers and contributing to equitable and constructive solutions to global environmental problems.

China Dialogue researches, writes, commissions, edits and publishes bilingual high-quality content that includes extended reports, policy briefs, essays, and book reviews on the environment and climate change. 

China Dialogue works closely with its network of sister websites – China Dialogue Ocean, The Third Pole and Diálogo Chino – cross-publishing relevant material in order to better serve our readerships. Taking a strategic global perspective of our work, the successful candidate will work to deepen these relationships, drawing on the resources we have established over the past decade to generate new synergies in content, from grassroots reporting to high-level analysis in a truly global dialogue.

 

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to work for China Dialogue as a key part of its London-based editorial team.

Essential skills:

• An understanding of and commitment to the work of China Dialogue Trust and its websites;

• Proven interest and literacy in environment and climate change;

• Experience in web publishing, investigative journalism, and multimedia and digital tools;

• The capacity to exercise strategic oversight of projects and to foster innovative approaches to addressing global environmental problems and climate change;

• Flexibility and ability to multitask, verbal and cross-cultural communications skills;

• Ability to work independently.

Desirable skills:

• Interest in or knowledge of China and international affairs;

• Chinese (or other relevant language) language skills;

• Interest in or knowledge of investigative journalism techniques. 

Main responsibilities

• Taking a strategic approach to initiating, developing and implementing original editorial projects;

• Planning, researching, commissioning, writing and editing content;

• Liaising with editorial teams in China, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Latin America on joint editorial projects and themes of mutual interest;

• Supporting evaluation of projects and reporting to funders.