This role will support the provision of data and policy products which enable The Diana Award to:

• Make evidence-based decisions and develop evidence-based policy

• Develop and evaluate impactful campaigns, products and services

• Communicate the impact of The Diana Award’s programmes in an accurate and compelling way

• Change policy, practice and public attitude for the benefit of children, young people and their families.

The ideal candidate will enjoy managing, analysing and interpreting data in a clear and meaningful way. They will be comfortable working with colleagues across the organisation, show initiative and be able to work on various projects simultaneously.

JOB DESCRIPTION_

• Collate, analyse and interpret data and statistics about our range of programmes and related campaigns and its impact

• Interpret data and research papers in order to develop an understanding of the experiences of young people; which is robust and compelling enough to be used with the media and with senior decision-makers

• Produce high quality regular reports to communicate findings for our funders

• Support our Senior Impact and Evaluation Coordinator with drafting position statements, consultation responses and briefings to communicate the young people’s views

• Use insight from data to support the team in driving change and improvement across all programmes

• Produce good quality reports to disseminate findings to public and professional audiences

• Collaborate with members of the team in the planning of delivering data and outputs in accordance with our strategic aims

PERSON SPECIFICATION_

SKILLS

• Excellent IT skills, confident in the use of Excel and the ability to work with databases, content management systems and analysis software

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to create and implement administrative systems

• Provide advice on research methodology across the organisation on an ad-hoc basis

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal with people at all levels

• Literature searching, review and critical appraisal, including ability to conduct systematic searches

• Highly numerate and skilled in collating, analysing and interpreting complex datasets

• Ability to work unsupervised and take responsibility

• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain discretion at all times

• Excellent attention to detail

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Master’s degree with in-depth research or equivalent proven experience in a similar role

• Interpretation and analysis of large datasets, including data linkage

• Experience of producing questionnaires and evaluation methods

• Experience of presenting data in user-friendly ways

• Finding and interpreting research literature

• Conducting primary and secondary research projects

• Experience of working with key groups such as young people and schools on research

 Desirable

• Experience of producing research and analysis for the purpose of influencing policy and/or practice

• Experience of working within a team contributing to policy change, influencing work and campaigning

• Experience of implementation of data bases and systems

• Clear understanding of current developments in education, safeguarding, character development and policies around young people

• Knowledge of public and private sector sources of attainment and achievement data

 PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES_

• Commitment to and ability to inspire commitment to The Diana Award’s vision, values and mission

• Ability to forward-plan and think strategically

• Personal integrity and credibility

• Ability to communicate with a wide variety of audiences.

• Commitment to self-development

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Driven to achieve great results

Peer Aid is recruiting!

Opportunity to join this exciting new service as a Peer Aid Co-ordinator. Peer Aid provides integrated peer support within the National Gambling Treatment Service.

Please refer to attached Job Pack. Please send queries, completed application forms and CV's to Matt Blanks, Service Manager

Thank you 

Victim Support (VS) is looking for an outstanding Domestic Abuse (DA) Programme Lead who will deliver a transformational national Domestic Abuse development programme. This programme will provide specialist information and support, enabling people to act on domestic abuse as soon as possible and stop it from happening again.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

The main purpose of the role is to implement a 3-year programme to deliver early help to potential victims of domestic abuse and specialist services to existing victims. The post holder will act as the organisational lead on domestic abuse for Victim Support services across England and Wales, ensuring effective development of operational and strategic policy.

The DA Lead will take overall accountability for the successful delivery of a ground-breaking and accessible model of support for domestic abuse, and ensure that this is embedded within and beyond Victim Support. The lead will continue to develop and manage implementation plans, undertake regular programme monitoring and embed learning realised over the course of the programme.

The DA Lead will also use expert knowledge to set up and take heed of mechanisms for engaging and co-producing with survivors of abuse; and to gather their voices for inclusion at the heart of support resources, campaigning and policy.

Manage relationships with government departments, funders and other key external stakeholders relevant to domestic abuse, including representing Victim Support externally and acting as a media spokesperson where relevant to domestic abuse.

Using project principles and themes to progress the work streams identified in the Project specification within the agreed timescales. To be accountable for management information and contract review reporting, including monitoring against Key Performance Indicators.

To be successful in this role you must have extensive experience of managing services and projects delivering transformative change to support and care for victims.

You will have experience of budgetary control - planning and managing budgets including reporting and dealing with variances and have experience of leading and managing teams through change programmes.

You will be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, including telephone skills. You will be able to deal sensitively with challenging and emotionally charged situations, demonstrating empathy and controlling your own emotions. You will also be able to demonstrate a strong customer services focus.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (A). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

Job Title: Head of Outreach Activities (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £43,000 per annum

Location: London – Bedford Square

Contract Type: Fixed Term (January 2021 – September 2021)

Department: Outreach Activities

Reports to: Head of Public Engagement

Hours: Full-Time: Monday – Friday, 10am – 6pm

The Architectural Association was founded in 1847, opening as a day school in 1901. The AA is committed to public benefit attained by the learning, teaching, discussion and promotion of architecture.  The School is recognised as a worldwide leader in architectural education, with graduates that include many of the world’s leading architects, scholars, critics and educators. The academic and professional programmes of study at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, up to and including doctoral level, are validated by external professional and academic bodies.

Role Overview:

The post of Head of Outreach Activities is a new role developed to work across the different departments within the Public Engagement, Communications, Admissions and Registry Departments. Reporting to the Head of Public Engagement, the role will lead on planning events and activities for prospective students together with the admissions department as well as developing strategies on how to reach students who don’t currently apply to the AA. The role also includes increasing student engagement within the school through events like our Introduction Week at the start of the year for new students and our Graduation at the end of the year to book-end a students’ time at the AA. Additionally, this position will involve reaching out to the profession, members and alumni as well as potential partners and donors through a series of outreach activities and events.

Applicants will be expected to currently work from home, with a view of returning back to office based work subject to easing of Covid-19 restrictions.

What we offer:

A wide-range of staff benefits including generous annual leave and a defined-contribution pension scheme.

Please note the position may close before the advertised closing date if we have received a sufficient amount of applications. We therefore advise that if you are interested to not delay in applying for the position.

The AA School is committed to tackling systemic inequalities and particularly welcome applications from women and anyone who is from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background, along with applications from anyone who considers themselves to have a disability.

Thank you for your interest in the AA and this role.

Please note that it will not be possible for the AA School to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for successful candidates as this role does not fall into one of the standard occupational codes deemed eligible for sponsorship by UK Visas and Immigration. Successful candidates will therefore need to be eligible to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the AA School, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006

Location : London
Status : Fixed Term Contract until Dec 2021
Salary : £28,399 - £31,606 per annum

We have an opportunity for a self-motivated team player looking for a new challenge within the Training & Workforce Unit of the Professional Standards Department. 

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is looking to appoint a dynamic and capable individual to administratively support the curricula review project and development of the new postgraduate curricula for trainee psychiatrists, as well as the quality assurance of the training programme.

The successful applicant will be highly articulate and have strong administrative skills as well as the ability to support, monitor and report on a range of projects to internal and external stakeholders.

This exciting role will give you the opportunity to work within a busy results-driven team, committed to ensuring the best outcomes for trainee and consultant psychiatrists and service users, as well as providing the highest levels of customer service.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check. 

The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves.

We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.

How to apply

For more information and instructions on how to apply, please visit the College's website.

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

Closing date: Monday 4 January 2021 @ 10am

Interview dates: Thursday 14 January 2021 - by Microsoft Teams

The College is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Charity registration no. 228636

No agencies or publications please.

Mind in Tower Hamlets and Newham has been awarded 5-year funding by the Big Lottery to deliver the LEAP Project which is an innovative and exciting initiative.  The LEAP Project will provide people with lived experience of mental health the opportunity to become Community Peer Leaders. They will be trained and supported to facilitate and develop their own creative and independent social community groups within their local communities across the London Boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Newham, and Redbridge.

The organisation is now seeking to recruit a Project Coordinator for 18 months.

The successful candidate will be:
 

• Dynamic, creative, committed to user involvement and co-production with an understanding of the value of Peer Led groups in improving quality of life and mental wellbeing
• A self-starter who is enthusiastic, energetic and solution focussed
• Have demonstrable experience of a recovery-based approach in working with people with mental health needs
• Experience of managing staff and volunteers
• Experience of coordinating projects in the Social Care/Health sector.
• Experience of delivering and developing training programmes, developing and supporting Peer Led groups and facilitating training sessions and groups
• Knowledge and awareness of the impact of mental health issues on individuals including the principles of recovery, resilience and wellbeing
• Demonstrable experience of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with provider organisations with the ability to engage with local providers and work in partnership with other agencies
• Excellent organisational and monitoring skills including the ability to plan, prioritise and manage deadlines and workloads.

The post is administratively self-servicing so good IT skills including Microsoft Office are required.

There are opportunities for training and the benefits include a company pension and 30 days annual leave. 

The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

For CV applications, please ensure you meet the role criteria. 

We are looking for a Programme Coordinator who will help us deliver and grow our Digital Surgeries programme and is passionate about helping young people to engage in politics and get their voices heard. 

ABOUT THE POLITICS PROJECT

We specialise in digital democracy; supporting teachers, students and politicians to use digital tools to learn, teach and engage in politics, ensuring young people receive an outstanding political education.

Our flagship programme, Digital Surgeries, connects young people with politicians and peers through digital platforms, giving young people a chance to ask questions and engage with their political representatives. The programme builds strong relationships and a shared understanding of issues. We have delivered over 170 Digital Surgeries, working with a network of over 150 schools and 200 politicians and peers. Previous participants include Sir Keir Starmer MP, Ben Bradley MP and Wera Hobhouse MP.

Over the last 18 months we have extended our work with various thematic versions of Digital Surgeries, supported by a range of partners including the Parliamentary Education Service, the Welsh Government, the University of Exeter, the People’s History Museum, the University of Cambridge and UCL.

With its proven effectiveness and potential for scale, The Politics Project wants Digital Surgeries to fundamentally change the way that young people and politicians interact across the UK. In a time of deep division and fundamental change in British politics, help us to rebuild trust in politics and give young people a voice.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working with the Programme Manager, the post holder would support the delivery and growth of Digital Surgeries. This is a fast-paced role in a small but growing team. Due to COVID-19 we have seen an increase in demand for our digital approach and anticipate significant growth in the next 12 months. 

The post holder will:

• Provide on-line, and occasional in-school, support for teachers delivering Digital Surgeries.

• Manage and keep up to date the database, producing reports when required. They will also assist with monitoring and evaluation.

• Recruit and support local, regional and national politicians.

• Recruit and support schools and teachers across the UK.

• Provide administrative support for the Digital Surgeries programme and other The Politics Project programmes and activities.

• Develop content for The Politics Project’s social media accounts.

The job is based on a 12-month contract (including a 3-month probation period) and is based in our office in central London, although will be remote during the Covid-19 crisis. The hours of work are 37.5 hrs per week. Occasional travel to elsewhere in the UK and working unsocial hours in evenings and at weekends may be required.

Benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays.

• Friendly and inclusive environment.

• Professional development opportunities, to upskill and train you.

• The opportunity to make a real difference to young people’s lives, helping them to develop the skills and knowledge they need to give them a voice in their society and shape their communities.

ABOUT YOU

You will have a passion for democratic engagement and will use that passion to support the delivery and growth of the Digital Surgeries programme and The Politics Project. 

You will be a self-starter, comfortable setting their own pace of work and managing their deadlines with only some supervision. You can form good relationships with a range of people from different backgrounds and perspectives. You can negotiate, persuade, problem solve and be flexible to meet stakeholder needs. 

You will be comfortable working with video conferencing technology and other forms of digital communication.

Above all, you have outstanding organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to work under pressure and identify priorities. You will effectively deliver against set targets to agreed deadlines. 

In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check that we will provide.

Skills & Experience: 

Essential

• Excellent time management and administrative skills

• Self-motivated and resilient – able to solve problems and perform under pressure

• Able to build relationships and communicate effectively.

• IT literate. In particular, you can use video conference software and Microsoft and Google office software.

• A passion for youth democratic engagement, education and politics.

Desired

• Basic project management, planning, administrative and organisational skills experience.

• Experience of running professional social media accounts

• Ability to use digital tools such as iMovie, Photoshop and Squarespace

• Previous experience of working with children and young people.

• Familiar with the education system and knowledge of the UK school system. 

TO APPLY: 

To apply please submit a CV and the answer the following questions via Charity Job (word limit 200 words per question):

• What do you think makes a good Programme Coordinator?
• What experience do you have to make you a good fit for this role?
• Why is youth engagement in politics important?

The closing date is 5pm on Wednesday 2nd December 2020.

Inital interviews planned for 10th December 2020. 

RedbridgeCVS is a well-established and highly regarded membership organisation supporting the local voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. We are a small, friendly team based in central Ilford just 20 minutes by train from Liverpool Street station.

At a time when volunteering is playing such an vital role in supporting our community,  RedbridgeCVS is seeking a skilled and motivated Volunteer Centre Coordinator to join our team. This is a great opportunity for an organised and innovative Coordinator to build on the highly regarded work of our Volunteer Centre and to create a vibrant and sustainable environment for volunteering in Redbridge.

Our new Volunteer Centre Coordinator will continue to develop our Volunteer Centre services,  lead on developing best practice models, resources and toolkits, support targeted volunteering initiatives in partnership and coordinate volunteering outreach and engagement events in the community. Leading the Volunteer Centre team, the Coordinator will build and maintain relationships with key partners and our members and develop meaningful volunteering opportunities that deliver positive outcomes for both volunteers and local organisations.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 29th November.

Please go to our website to download the job pack and return the completed application form via email.

Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 11th December.

We are a nationwide charity providing support and care to older people in the vibrant Borough of Bromley. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who has the ability to develop and coordinate a stimulating and relevant range of activities for our clients across three extra care services located in Bromley Common, Penge and Orpington. You will be developing activities in a collaborative manner ensuring that they meet clients’ goals, improve their wellbeing and enhance social inclusion.

You must be a proactive and creative person with the ability to build links with the local community and access resources and new opportunities. A genuine interest in working with older adults at risk is essential, as is a commitment to diversity.

You will be well organised and efficient with excellent communication and IT skills (especially Word/Excel/Publisher). You will be approachable with a warm and effervescent manner. You must enjoy working in a team environment as well as be able to work alone using your own initiative.

In return for your commitment we can offer you interesting and varied work and you will enjoy visible and supportive management from our team.

You will be based in our services in Bromley and will be expected to travel between them as required. A driver is preferred, however all our services are easily reached by public transport. Some other travel within our wider London services may also be needed. Working hours will be generally within the hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday; however, there will be some work on evenings and weekends, so flexibility will be required. Given that this is a client facing role, working from home will not be an option.

The CSP is the trade union and educational, professional organisation for the UK’s 59,000 chartered physiotherapists, support workers and students; and one of the largest representative bodies in healthcare.

We are looking for a talented Project Coordinator to help coordinate the CSP’s community rehabilitation campaign, with a particular focus on our flagship Community Rehabilitation Alliance (CRA), the Community Rehabilitation matrix team’s planning activity and grant reporting.

Supporting priority projects, you will plan and coordinate individual initiatives, often collaboratively, to ensure effective project delivery. You will be the primary point of contact for CRA members, CSP staff and other internal and external stakeholders on all matters related to the community rehabilitation campaign. You will respond to, and triage, their enquiries and provide advice, guidance and assistance, operating independently as well as in liaison with key internal contacts.  You will coordinate progress reporting for each project, including grant-funded projects, and to that end you will be responsible for updating the risk register, day-to-day budget management and forecasting. You’ll also coordinate the planning and scheduling of key meetings, as well as develop positive relationships with stakeholders, CSP staff and alliance members to drive the successful delivery of the projects. From time to time, you may also be asked to help with evaluation activities, including supporting efficient survey data collection, analysis, interpretation and attribution tracking.

A first degree, or equivalent learning/experience is essential, combined with a successful track record of campaign and budget management. You’ll also have proven experience of successfully supporting working group meetings, working with multi-disciplinary teams, together with a strong ability to collect and disseminate information and present information in various formats.

Your relationship management expertise will enable you to quickly forge good working relationships with a diverse range of colleagues and stake holders, and your self-motivation, combined with the ability to balance your workload, will ensure that you successfully manage your priorities to meet conflicting deadlines.

Our Values

At the CSP our goal is to create a culture which is characterised by innovation, respect, encouragement, passion and teamwork.  We all strive for continuous improvement and to be the best at everything we do.  We aspire to work in a way that embodies our values of learning, courage, inclusive and integrity.  Our shared values are part of our organisational DNA and reflect the expectations we have of ourselves and others. They guide what we do and how we do it to have the greatest impact for our members.

For further information and details of how to apply, please click on apply to be redirected to our website. 

CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 10.00am Friday 27 November 2020.

Interview date: w/c 14 December 2020.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including 27 days annual leave, pension scheme and lunch allowance.

The CSP is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

 Please note  This role is based in London, WC1, but currently homebased due to COVID Restrictions.

NO AGENCIES

Summary of Role

This role is based in the UK and open to individuals with unrestricted right to live and work in the UK ONLY. At this stage we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities. 

Based in London, the Safeguarding Coordinator will be a technical lead on safeguarding and children’s safety, delivering high quality, accessible and reliable support, guidance and capacity to humanitarian response teams, Country Offices and UK Headquarters as we further develop our safeguarding protocols, procedures and education plans.

The post holder will manage the Safeguarding framework and tools, in order to strengthen the capabilities and knowledge of all our stakeholders, ensuring we safeguard the children and vulnerable adults we serve.

About the Role

The main responsibilities of this role will be to:

1. Help and support UK and Country Office Safeguarding Focal Points and staff to establish and develop local child safeguarding networks to support local implementation.
2. Support UK and Country Safeguarding Focal Points and Investigation Officers to improve child and vulnerable adults safeguarding practice. Share best practice and wider learning from these experiences across the organisation.
3. Design and deliver a suite of mandatory core training workshops/training programme as part of the continuous learning and development of employees, trustees, volunteers and those engaged with Muslim Aid.
4. Lead on Child Safeguarding Incident reports and investigations with the support of local Country Office Child Safeguarding Officers and Focal Points.
5. Apply critical analysis to ensure that we meet and exceed our commitment to building a safe environment for children, vulnerable adults and all those connected to Muslim Aid.
6. Review/adapt Muslim Aid’s Global Safeguarding policy and procedures, reporting mechanisms, risk registers and other procedures that are managed/supervised by UK and Country Office teams and partners.

About You

To be successful in this role:

1. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent level of qualification.
2. Experience of child protection/child safeguarding practice within developing countries.
3. Experience of working with children in international development and humanitarian settings.
4. Experience of child protection/child safeguarding practice within developing countries.
5. Proven experience designing, facilitating and evaluating safety and safeguarding training in different cultural and organisational contexts.
6. Knowledge and experience of Incident investigation and post-investigation evaluation and learning
7. Willingness and ability to travel independently and work within challenging environments, sometimes at short notice. 

Why you should Apply

If you are passionate about protecting children and vulnerable adults and have the desire to work for an organisation that wants to make the world a safer place, then this role is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Safeguarding Coordinator.

If you are interested in this role and have the relevant skills, knoweledge and experience please ensure that you review the job description by clicking the apply via website icon below. 

NOTE: We do not accept CVs you must complete the application form fully.

We will review your application and see if you are a good fit for the position, and for us. Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to contact everyone so if you are selected to continue to the interview process, we will be in contact with you.

One Million Mentors is looking for a full-time, dedicated Project Coordinator to ensure the smooth running of the mentoring programme. You will be responsible for overseeing and managing the registration and matching of mentees with 1hr / month mentoring opportunities listed on our online platform.

About One Million Mentors:

One Million Mentor's (1MM) is an exciting startup within a larger charity called Uprising Leadership. Its mission is to transform the process of mentoring for all in the UK. We aim to train, recruit and connect a million mentors to a million young people in order to increase youth employability, support social action and help break down social barriers.

1MM has developed an online platform, using latest technologies, to train professionals who are then digitally matched to young people via youth partners (educational institutions, charities and employment programmes).
Pre - pandemic mentoring took place face to face for one hour, once a month for up to a year on the site of youth partners. We have established 2,000 mentoring relationships partnering with over 200 employers and 100 youth partners. 

1MM has now developed a new safe and secure virtual mentoring offer for both mentors and mentees (aged 18 to 25 years old) which includes; sign up onto the platform, completing a profile, undertaking mandatory online mentoring training, attending a mandatory online workshop facilitated by experts, matched digitally and then meeting for one hour once a month via video conferencing. 1MM also provides ongoing online support to mentors and mentees by delivering relevant employment/careers and wellbeing related workshops on a monthly basis.

The Role:

As Project Coordinator you will oversee and manage the registration and matching of mentees with 1hr / month voluntary mentoring opportunities listed on our online platform. This will involve directly supporting mentees in successfully using our online platform, and using the information gathered on our online system to report back on progress.

Applicants will need excellent communication skills as well as the ability to work in a fast-moving environment with multiple deadlines. Please note this is a full-time role offered on a one year fixed term contract.

For full information about the role (including complete job description; frequency of work and rate of pay), please see our job pack attached.

Application is made by submitting a CV and personalised Cover Letter: - CV should be tailored to demonstrate how you meet the competencies - Cover Letter should refer to two competencies where you are particularly strong. The Cover Letter should also detail why you are interested in the role, why you want to work for One Million Mentors, and how your values match those of our own. The Cover letter should be no more than 2 pages of A4.

The Climate Parliament is an international network of Members of Parliament concerned about the climate emergency and committed to accelerating the global transition to clean energy. We work mainly with national legislators in Africa, Asia, the Arab region and Latin America. Among other activities, we organise international parliamentary roundtable meetings at which MPs learn about climate and energy issues, exchange experience, and become part of a network of like-minded colleagues. We have had a major impact on renewable energy budgets, laws and policies in a number of countries.

Over the next years, we will be collaborating with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of the UK coordinating international partnerships for a research project on sustainable energy and transport. The Climate Parliament also collaborates with the European Commission and the UN Industrial Development Organisation on a project to engage African, Arab and small island legislators on issues of climate, clean energy, sustainable transport and energy access. These programmes will include a series of parliamentary roundtable meetings, both online and in person. In parallel, we will be convening meetings in collaboration with other donors.

We are looking for a Network Coordinator based in or near London or Brighton. The Network Coordinator will help to identify the best MPs to invite, organise roundtable meetings, manage the Climate Parliament website and social media, write detailed minutes of meetings, write and review news items for the website, write donor proposals and reports, and handle administrative tasks. The Network Coordinator will help research and develop action recommendations for the MPs. The salary before tax will be £30,000 per annum.

Candidates must:

• Have a relevant university degree.
• Be fluent in spoken and written English, with excellent writing skills.
• Have relevant work experience.
• Get along well with colleagues and work well in a team.
• Be well organised and self-motivated, able to work without day-to-day supervision.
• Have the right to live and work in the UK.
• Be based in or near London or Brighton.

In addition, any of the following are desirable:

• Fluent French.
• Good IT skills.
• Video editing skills.
• Knowledge of energy policy.
• Experience of development work, especially in Africa or South Asia.
• Knowledge of renewable energy or climate science.
• Experience working with MPs.

The Climate Parliament has no central office. Each staff member works from home in their own part of the world, with plenty of interaction with colleagues through Skype, Teams and email. You need to be sure that you will be happy working from home. This suits some people, but it doesn’t suit everyone.

The Climate Parliament is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people from developing countries are encouraged to apply.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter by 07 December, 2020.

Job title: Communications Coordinator
Contract type: Fixed term for 18 months
Starting date: February 2021 (interviews to be conducted on 7th or 8th January)
Hours of work: 0.8-1.0 FTE (equivalent to 30 - 37.5 hours per week)
Location: Anywhere in the UK
Salary: £25,225-£26,507 FTE pro rata depending on experience (plus an additional London weighting of £3,567 for those living in London)
Benefits: 5% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and additional closure days in December
Reporting to: Alumni and Communications Manager
Application deadline: 9am GMT on Thursday 10th December 2020

About us
We are a charity dedicated to ensuring that people most impacted by injustice are leading campaigns that affect their lives, from better housing to fairer treatment of migrants to LGBTQ+ rights. Our mission is to support people to run effective campaigns that challenge injustice. We do this by running campaign training programmes that help people develop the skills, confidence and community to change things that matter to them. In our trainings, we prioritise people from communities directly impacted by injustice.

About the job
We are seeking a new Communications Coordinator to support programmes and teams across the organisation to communicate to external audiences. The Communications Coordinator will work with the Alumni and Communications Manager to create and implement a new communications strategy. They will provide editorial support across the organisation, and be responsible for generating content. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the communications and engagement across our platforms.

Our graduates testify before Parliament, organise national demonstrations, change laws and wage important, successful campaigns. They are from diverse and marginalised communities and our evaluation shows that they are developing confidence in their ability to affect change and are making meaningful ‘wins’ towards achieving their aims on a broad range of issues such as; violence in a community, access to public space, and fairness in the asylum system.

We know there is a huge demand for our work, so are working hard to grow our organisation in a sustainable way. You’ll be a key part of doing that – by helping our colleagues deliver communications for efficient, powerful programmes.

Job purpose
Supporting teams and programmes across the organisation with communications needs
Coordinating digital content, including monitoring and reporting on engagement
Coordinating communications with programme participants and alumni

Job responsibilities

Supporting teams and programmes across the organisation with communications needs

• Supporting the Alumni and Communications Manager and Leadership Team to create and implement a Communications Strategy
• Coordinating external public-facing communications using mediums such as the newsletter, social media, and website
• Supporting the development of brand and editorial guidelines and a toolkit for content contributors and ensuring brand implementation across the organisation
• Providing editorial support across the organisation, including advising colleagues from other teams on the tone, creation and scheduling of communication materials, including maintaining the communications calendar
• Supporting Programme Managers to develop the communications and outreach materials to recruit candidates for all training programmes
• Working with Fundraising team to create materials needed for fundraising campaigns 
• Supporting the production of the annual report and other publications
• Staying up to date on sector communications trends and make recommendations for adjustments to strategies and practices

Coordinating digital content, including monitoring and reporting on engagement

• Coordinating maintenance of the website, including monitoring and improving SEO and accessibility of the website
• Coordinating the digital content creation process, including writing, sourcing, commissioning and editing content for newsletter, blog and website (including video/audio content)
• Supporting the Programmes Coordinator to write and implement a social media strategy and manage channels
• Monitoring and reporting on engagement across all communications platforms

Coordinating communications with programme participants and alumni

• Supporting with coordinating communications and programming for training programmes and alumni programmes, including the annual Community Conference
• Coordinating management of the Facebook community group
• Support community members to take part in blog interviews and create content for the blog and social media platforms
• Supporting the Head of Training, Training Manager, and wider training team with updating training materials, including online resources

General responsibilities

• Develop and maintain work plans for the roles responsibilities and objectives
• 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

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Experience in coordinating communications in a professional or pubic-facing context     

Experience in using social media, including scheduling and monitoring tools     

Experience in designing communications materials for use on digital platforms     

Experience in newsletter writing and using other communication tools and platforms, including blogs and emails   

Experience using email marketing software such as Mailchimp     

Experience working within communities impacted by injustice, including low-income/working class people, people of colour, disabled people, migrants and LGBTQ+ people. We are seeking someone who has experience working within these communities either through campaigning or other types of work.   

Desirable 

Experience in designing and/or implementing a communications strategy   

Experience using digital design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud   

Experience using CRM software such as Salesforce   

SKILLS

Essential

Strong writing skills, preferably for large external audiences     

Able to communicate clearly and appropriately with different people on multiple communication channels     

Able to work effectively under pressure     

Able to work well in a team and with the line manager and to work well with colleagues and community members     

Able to work independently, to plan and manage own workload     

Able to solve problems, someone who is proactive in coming up with solutions to the issues that present themselves     

Aware of how systemic injustice operates in our society (i.e. economic inequality, racism and heterosexism) and excited to explore how best to confront these issues in the workplace     

Flexible and adaptable to change