VCH is recruiting a Best Practice Adviser in Volunteer Management to support the hundreds of community groups and charities that are delivering vital services across Hackney.

Over the last year, multiple frontline groups have sprung up to deliver essential supplies and services to people suffering the impact of COVID, while hundreds more charities continue to deliver essential programmes for residents to help people live better lives. Many of these groups are overrun with demand, and may benefit from support and guidance to develop programmes to ensure the effective and efficient recruitment and support of volunteers.

We’re seeking someone with previous experience in supporting community and voluntary groups around issues relating to Best Practice in volunteer management, to support new and existing organisations in making the most of their volunteer programmes. Alongside delivering bespoke, 1 to 1 support to individual groups, you’ll also help oversee the development of brand new good practice resources such as engaging training videos, online webinars, as well as facilitating group training courses and discussion forums.

We actively encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for this opportunity as we really want applicants to reflect the diverse demographics of Hackney residents. We are committed to equal opportunities and access for all people.

We are looking for an energetic Immigration Advisor (OISC L1 essential, OISC L2 desirable) for an exciting position as part of our Newham immigration advice service for migrants homeless/rough sleeping.

Led by the Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for the delivery of immigration advice and casework to homeless migrants referred by the Local Authority and homelessness organisations. You will need to explore sensitively the options for homeless people to regularise their immigration status and access services and support. Evidence arising from your work will be used to advocate for migrants’ rights.

Due to Covid-19 all our services are currently delivered remotely with a view to a staged return adjusted to evolving circumstances and clients needs.

The ideal candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of the issues faced by refugees, asylum seekers and migrants at risk (including EU migrants). S/he will have a good understanding of the challenges faced by these groups, including destitution and inability to access services due to ‘no recourse to public funds’ status. S/he will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a range of stakeholders.

Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at-risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they are able to overcome the barriers they face. We have more than 35 years of experience working with migrant communities, and in 2019 we supported around 2,000 people through expert legal advice, housing and peer support. Our holistic approach supports people away from a point of crisis and destitution towards safety, economic independence, social engagement and greater emotional wellbeing.

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.

To apply, please complete the application form on our website.

Please note - we do not accept CVs.

Reporting to: CEO until March and then Director of Programmes and Innovation

Location:London Office based with travel across the region and occasional national travel (ccurrently remote working due to Covid-19)

Hours: Part time at 80% ( Mondays, Thursdays Fridays mandatory). Some evening and weekend work required. Further hours may be available based on funding.
 

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This is a unique role at an exciting and pivotal time of growth for The Sophie Hayes Foundation based in our largest delivery location. 

The successful candidate will work with our London team to manage and deliver remote, 1-to-1 and group employability support service by coaching survivors of trafficking to: grow in confidence, develop employability skills and to access vocational placement opportunities such as training, education, work experience and volunteering.  

This is a role designed for someone who is people focused, has an eye to detail and is: encouraging, insightful, creative, organised and willing to tailor 1-to-1 sessions, to adapt to the changing lives of those you are supporting.Have perseverance, a high level of flexibility and emotional intelligence.You will be quick to listen, understand and lead women forward as they navigate a challenging transition in their lives. You will have initiative with an ability to adapt ideas into action, alongside strong partnership skills as you build relationships with referral partners across businesses, social enterprises and colleges across London and the South.

REQUIRED MINIMUM OF 3- 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Essential:

1. Experience of either teaching, coaching, training or support work: 
   1. Helping people access work, training and education, and understanding the commercial workplace
   2. Experience of helping people develop CVs, interview skills and career plans.
   3. Bringing out the best in those around you.
   4. Curious, insightful and committed to the growth of everyone you work with.
2. Forming partnerships: Creating and building alignment with diverse partners over a shared agenda.
   1.  Experience in influencing others for a common goal and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
3. Support work: Supporting vulnerable individuals on a remote, group and 1-to-1 basis to overcome challenges, advocating for them, following up and breaking down barriers to progress.

Technical Essential

1. Database proficient (Blackbaud preferred)
2. Microsoft Suite 
3. Advanced level of report writing and english proficiency

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Employability Support Work – Deliver remote, group and 1-to-1 support to survivors of trafficking, with a focus on identifying strengths, purpose and career plans, in a manner and approach consistent with our Employability Programme (focus on identity, hope and empowerment).  
2. Provide insight and input into all aspects of the Employability Programme.
3. Identifying and matching individuals on volunteer placements, training or work shadowing opportunities
4. Working in collaboration with NGO partner case workers to support the activation of longer-term training plans in a suitable location for the individual.

Partnership Creation and Management

1. Build and maintain relationships with employability and training partners across London and the South (and elsewhere in the UK as defined through the programme delivery).
2. Identify suitable placement or training experiences that will further the career path for participant survivors. Continue to review the success of placement providers, resolving any issues as they emerge and working to continually enhance the experience and outcomes for all parties involved.
3. Create and maintain training partnerships available for Employability Programme graduates across London & South
4. Ensure ALL compliance with our safeguarding principles, policies and procedures  
5. Work closely with the other Employability Coaching Coordinators to ensure growth and develoment of all programme participants.

Monitoring, Reporting, Evaluation

1. Ensure delivery of funder KPI’s and terms of grant related to the support work component of the programme.
2. Collate qualitative and quantitative data and stories for use in ongoing funding reports and future funding bids
3. Support monthly trustee reporting and annual report requirements as required
4. Continually enhance and improve the support service based on a formal process of review and implementation

Supporting the wider organisation

1. Delivering regular and effective communications for the wider team regarding the overall programme and employability support work progress.  
2. All other duties as assigned.

The people that we work with come from all over the world and have a wide variety of beliefs, experiences, backgrounds. We are committed to sharing and reflecting this rich diversity amongst our staff, volunteers and trustees and would strongly encourage applicants from minority and under-represented groups

Please note: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

However, this post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 20

Healthwatch City of London are looking for an experienced administrator to work in our team, providing secretariat support to the Board and administrative support to the Engagement and Communications Co-ordinator.

You will take on administrative support in a number of areas including volunteer recruitment and management, project administration and board secretariat function.

You will have had previous experience in working in administration and have a knowledge of health and social care.

You will be ICT literate with experience of creating and managing databases.

Healthwatch City of London (HWCoL) is the Health and Social Care Champion for the residents, workers, and students of the City of London. Our Board and volunteers largely comprise people who live, work or study in the City of London.  

Services Administrative Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive, enthusiastic administrator to provide exceptional levels of administrative support, across all patient facing services. If you want to use your awesome administration skills to help an amazing team to deliver support to people affected by bowel cancer, we want to hear from you!

Position: Services Assistant

Location: Home based – UK wide

Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)

Salary: £25,000 per year pro-rata

Contract: Fixed term for 6 months

Benefits: Pension Scheme and Stakeholder Pension, Life Assurance: provides a four times salary death in service benefit, Flexible working: core hours are between 10am – 4:30pm, Holiday: 25 days plus 3 between Christmas and New Year and Statutory holidays, Employee Assistance Program available to all staff, Cycle to Work Scheme.

Closing Date: 10th February

Interview Date: 17th February

The Role

The Services Assistant will report to the Head of Services and is responsible for providing exceptional levels of administrative support to the Services team, across all our patient facing services.

Along with general administrative support, responsibilities also include:

• Collecting, collating and analysing all monitoring and evaluation data for patient services
• Ensuring systems are accurate and up to date
• Working with the Communications team to produce and deliver marketing mail outs and promotion across all services including producing and mailing newsletters to health professionals
• Supporting the distribution of publications by volunteers
• Regularly communicating with the wider Services team

About You

As Services Assistant, you will have excellent administrative skills including experience of using a database, Survey Monkey and all Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Outlook, with the ability to use your initiative, prioritise and demonstrate a problem-solving approach.

You will have experience of:

• Working in an administrative support role or support service role
• Using a database to manage work and keep accurate records
• Collecting and analysing monitoring and evaluation data and reporting findings in a professional way
• Contributing to event planning and marketing
• Project co-ordination experience

As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide a CV and Cover Letter, detailing how you meet the person specification (no more than two A4 page).

In Return…

In this rewarding role you will be joining a passionate team of staff, determined to improve the lives of people affected by bowel cancer, in a warm environment. The charity offers a great benefits package including flexible working options and a generous holiday allowance, if this sounds like the role for you… then we would love to hear from you!

About the Organisation

As the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity, determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer, the organisation supports and funds targeted research, provides expert information, supports to patients and their families, educates professionals about the disease and campaigns for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.

You may also have experience in areas such as Service Assistant, Support Service Assistant, Service Coordinator, Service, Programme, Service Administrator, Service Admin, Services Administrator, Service Support Administrator, Admin, Administrator, Admin Assistant, Admin Support, Patient Service, Patient Services, Patient Service Admin, Patient Services Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Project Administrator.

A fantastic opportunity to work for a well established, not for profit organisation on a Fixed Term Contract.

Client Details

A fantastic opportunity to work for a well established, not for profit organisation on a Fixed Term Contract.

Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

-First point of contact for HR Enquires

-Recruitment processes, liaising with managers, arranging interviews, post job adverts

-Compliance, DBS checks

-Note taking in HR meetings

-Running reports (including payroll)

-Brilliant team player

Profile

The successful candidate will have the following:

-Experience working as HR Assistant or Coordinator

-Able to process payroll and has a strong attention to detail

-Experience handling recruitment processes and brilliant time management

-Has worked for a not for profit organisation previously

-Has no notice period or a short notice period

-Team Player

Job Offer

A fantastic opportunity to work for a well established, not for profit organisation on a Fixed Term Contract.

Your application answers will be reviewed blind to ensure fairness. Your responses will be randomised and the shortlisting panel will not see any details about you, including your CV. Your CV will only be seen after shortlisting if you have been invited to an interview.

Please note: this is a part-time role, two days a week.

Job Description

The curriculum lead will make a significant contribution to the development of the teaching, learning and assessment (grading and observation of practice and academic components) on Frontline’s programmes. The Curriculum Lead will also be primarily involved with delivery of teaching materials in various settings, including at the summer institute, recall days and in unit teaching. You will play a key role in the development of Practice Tutors and Consultant Social Workers, running briefings on curriculum areas, developing teaching skills, undertaking observations of teaching, unit meetings, individual and group coaching sessions.

This is a varied and exciting role in an ambitious organisation. We need people who are enthusiastic about joining us to ensure our programmes remain innovative and excellent and that we become widely recognised as delivering world leading programmes. You will  be passionate about teaching and learning and have a deep interest in social work education. You will have expertise in parenting interventions with children and families and expert knowledge in attachment theory, mentalisation, trauma and social learning theory.

Locum Support Manager

You will be responsible for supporting and deploying locum staff across LCH including overseeing advertising, onboarding and day to day support.

You will also provide other office support with IT, phones and general administration.

Responsibilities

• To provide efficient and effective locum management.
• To be first point of contact for locums responding directly or signposting as appropriate.
• To manage the onboarding process for new locums.
• To manage a central booking system for locums in liaison with project managers.
• To liaise with payroll as required.
• To update the information systems, producing data to contribute to management reports.
• To facilitate the provision of regular supervision and appraisals to locums and ensure managers evidence this by completing supervision/appraisal forms and uploaded onto HR database.
• To arrange and support learning and development for locums and evidence this on HR database.

Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills, including experience of using Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to meet deadlines and to work accurately with attention to detail.
• Good understanding of effective people management.
• Willingness to work proactively within a team setting, helping others, sharing knowledge and ideas, and a willingness to listen to and learn from work colleagues.
• Ability to work under own initiative and make decisions within the framework of the line management system.
• A commitment to promoting Equal Opportunities and to valuing diversity which will include being willing to relate positively to people from diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including at other sites when necessary to meet the needs of the service.

About London Cyrenians Housing:

London Cyrenians has been providing accommodation based support in London for fifty years. We work with some of the capitals most disadvantaged citizens inclusding people who may be homeless, have a learning disability or a mental health need. Our aim is to provide a safe and secure environment to help people recover and maximise their potential. Cyrenians services place people at the heart of their communities and help them to develop the skills to live independent lives in the way they choose. Cyrenians work with local people in an environment that promotes and embraces diversity and the differences that make people individuals.

Our service users have often had previous experiences of disadvantage, prejudice and discrimination. We ensure that we work with everyone in a way that respects and promotes choice, privacy and dignity.

Location: London

Job type: Part Time, Permanent, 17.5 hours per week

Salary: £21,600-£24,000 per annum, pro-rata

You may have experience of the following: Locum Coordinator, HR Coordinator, HR Assistant, HR Advisor, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.

Ref: 96048

The Brand, PR and Communications Lead will be responsible for delivering the implementation of Ol Pejeta’s Communications Strategy. 

The Organization:

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (“Ol Pejeta”) is the largest black rhino sanctuary in East and Central Africa, and home to the world’s last two northern white rhinos. It is the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees, in a sanctuary established to rehabilitate animals rescued from the black market. It has some of the highest predator densities in Kenya, and still manages a very successful livestock programme. Ol Pejeta also seeks to support the people living around its borders, to ensure wildlife conservation translates to better education, healthcare and infrastructure for the next generation of wildlife guardians.

We are seeking a high calibre, self - motivated and dedicated applicant to fill the position of Brand, PR and Communications Lead.

Role summary

Position: Brand, PR and Communications Lead

Department: Fundraising & Communications – Voluntary Funding and Communications team.

Duration: Permanent, Full Time.

Location: UK or Kenya.

Closing Date: 05 February 2021.

Role Summary

The Brand, PR and Communications Lead will be responsible for delivering the implementation of Ol Pejeta’s Communications Strategy. 

Main responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of an organization-wide communications strategy, and its performance measuring and monitoring;
• Design, create, and deliver internal and external communications to support expansion and growth of Ol Pejeta’s conservation and community programmes;
• Seek out new creative and innovative ways and opportunities for elevating the brand;
• Act as one of the driving forces in the delivery of the brand profile and corresponding materials;
• Identify and promote newsworthy stories and topics of interest which will help establish the organization and its Senior Leadership as thought leaders;
• Leverage on newsworthy stories to create greater publicity and support fundraising campaigns;
• Lead in development, writing and coordination of stories for media and other engagements;
• Lead development and dissemination of communications materials such as press releases and annual reports, etc;
• Oversee the organization’s official website;
• Support management of media relations in Kenya; and lead media relations globally in particular in the UK;
• Support management of filming crews and journalists;
• Provide support for events such as fundraisers, media open days and press conferences;
• Manage annual award submissions.

The person

To be successful in this role, applicants should meet the following criteria

1. BSc degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, Law, English, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations or any other related field;
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, ability to inform and engage through written communication.
3. Relevant experience in communications, PR and branding;
4. Strong graphic design skills.

Are you the right person for the job? Please read the full Job Description carefully before you apply. Please address the person specification in your application as it enables us to identify the skills, knowledge and experience you have to be able to do the job effectively.

Please check your application and make sure you meet all the essential criteria listed, in addition your application will be stronger if you meet at least some of the desirable criteria. Thank-you for your understanding.

Ol Pejeta Conservancy welcomes applications from all sections of the community and promotes diversity.

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

About us
Since the coronavirus outbreak began, our society has pulled together to achieve extraordinary things. Thousands of people sleeping rough have been temporarily housed in a matter of weeks, and many more were prevented from becoming homeless due to emergency changes to legislation.
As we begin to emerge from the series of lockdowns, we now stand at a crossroads: we can build on the incredible progress that has been made by helping everyone move into a secure and permanent home; or we risk seeing thousands of people being forced into homelessness.
We are recruiting for a Volunteering Partner – Fundraising to join our expanding Volunteering Team, to work alongside our inspirational volunteers and to bring an end to homelessness in Great Britain.

About the role
As our Volunteering Partner for Fundraising you will join our innovative, dynamic and creative central Volunteering Team.  For the past few years, we’ve been working hard to transform the volunteer experience at Crisis and have made significant progress.  New materials, new processes and a more digital approach are all being embedded and you will be part of ensuring that our volunteers in Fundraising have a brilliant experience with Crisis. 
Our team leads on the development of new roles, supporting new approaches and ensuring that our Fundraising volunteers are vital voices in our ambition to end homelessness, while raising more money and having a brilliant experience.  However, you will not be alone, and you will need to work in a collaborative and positive way with our Volunteer Co-ordinators and Fundraising teams whose energy and expertise is vital to the delivery of effective volunteering support.  

About you
We are looking for someone who is able to work on multiple projects at once, has excellent organisation skills, and outstanding written and verbal communication. You will need the confidence and creativity to develop new ideas and approaches and the ability to build support for them and ensure their delivery.  
We want someone to make this role their own.  The remit is broad, the space for creativity and risk taking is generous and this team is ambitious about being sector leading in the way we work with our volunteers. 

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
•  Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy 
•  Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5% 
•  25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to Apply 
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.
If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team, contact details can be found on our website.

Closing date: Sunday 31st January 2021 (at 23:59)
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 9th February 2021

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

Can you help us to identify and research high-value individual donors, trusts, foundations, and corporate donors? We're looking for a London-based Prospect Research Officer to join our growing Development Department.

Our Development Department is responsible for raising funds to enable us to deliver our mission - using the power of the law to protect our planet. The department is formed of several fundraising strands including grants, business development, digital fundraising and philanthropy teams.

You will be supporting the department by researching and building an active pipeline of new donors across the globe. You will need to keep up-to-date with work across our programme areas and geographies to support the teams in identifying potential alignment with ClientEarth's strategic priorities.

This newly developed role will be crucial in developing our prospecting strategy and in ensuring that prospects are being identified, qualified and managed effectively to help meet our fundraising targets.

Meet your Manager

In this role, you will be managed by Sonia Duckett, our Database Manager who is based in London. Sonia joined ClientEarth in January 2020 and has over 10 years' experience in the not-for-profit sector, having worked in a number of database management roles over the years. Her most recent roles include working as the Senior Database Coordinator for Y Care International until 2020 and prior to this was Research and Insights Officer at Teach First where she led on data insight and prospect management provision for the Development Department.

Main Duties

• Identifying and qualifying prospects by carrying out high quality prospect research using publicly available information
• Promoting collaboration between teams by identifying cross-departmental prospecting opportunities
• Supporting expansion into new markets by conducting discrete research projects into priority market areas
• Producing prospect profile briefings for colleagues
• Managing regular prospecting meetings with fundraisers
• Maintaining accurate prospect records

Role requirements

• Experience working for a charity, NGO, private or public entity with knowledge of the following income streams - Trusts & Foundations, Statutory & Institutional, Major Donor, Corporate.
• Previous prospect research experience, including drafting clear and concise prospect profiles.
• Demonstrable knowledge of prospect research systems and processes, including pipeline management and working with colleagues to develop strategies to build the pipeline and progress prospects through the cultivation cycle
• Core IT skills (Microsoft Office, advanced internet search skills, Google Alerts etc.) including database usage (ideally Raiser's Edge) to record and analyse data
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Further Information

Have a question about this job? Please visit for advice on applying, FAQs, and more.

ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our organisation.

Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK.

The Head of Humanist Care is responsible for the development of Humanists UK’s Humanist Care programme, and in particular the growth in the availability of non-religious pastoral support in hospitals, hospices, and prisons, as well as enhancing the quality of pastoral support on offer through the development of support systems for our accredited carers and encouraging inclusive institutional delivery models.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in delivering pastoral care in a compassionate and person centred manner. A good knowledge of prison and hospital structures in the UK is beneficial. And, an ability to focus and deliver on growth in an expanding network of pastoral care volunteers. Experience in training, designing, developing or delivery is an advantage.

If you are interested in this position please download the application pack for further information and apply using this application form.

Please note applications close at 09:00 on Monday 1 February 2021. 

Team Leader - Recovery & Opportunities

We are seeking someone who is creative, highly organised with strong leadership skills, to develop and manage a team of dispersed Recovery & Opportunities Coordinators (ROCs) across our services. 

SHP (Single Homeless Project) is one of London’s leading homelessness prevention charities and a dynamic and growing organisation changing 8,000 lives every year across London - from supporting people in crisis, to helping them take the final steps towards independence and employment.

Reporting to the Head of Programmes, you will oversee the day to day running of the programmes across SHP as well as directly supervising a range of specialist staff.  You will also lead on the ongoing development of a timetable of recovery focused activities and resources based in our accommodation services, which spans several London boroughs.

To succeed, you will have proven experience of working with individuals affected by mental ill health, substance use, rough sleeping and related complex needs.You will also have proven practical experience of developing and delivering clinical/group work, for a client group that might be resistant to engage or change. 

Defined and developed through best practice, our services work with people of all genders who have unmet needs relating to social isolation, mental health and/or substance misuse and these are typically co-occurring presentations. Our Opportunities Programme has been developed to instigate and support the process of change and recovery, with daytime workshops and sessions being run such as yoga, mindfulness, arts and arts for therapy, health and wellbeing including sport & fitness, cook and eat, therapeutic horticulture.

At SHP we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to having a workforce that is made up of diverse individuals, skills, experiences and abilities.  Due to current under –representation at management level, we particularly encourage applications from individuals within our Black and Asian communities.

Closing date for applications: 15th February 2021 (at Midnight)

Interviews to be held: 2nd March 2021

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant. 

Our attractive benefits package includes:

• A salary increase after successfully completing six months.
• A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
• A contributory pension scheme: SHP will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

SHP is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and IIP accredited.

Supporting the development of various projects working with diverse communities in Redbridge.

Working closely with the staff team, to plan project timelines to complete on time and within an agreed budget.

Supporting the development and organisation of multiple projects running simultaneously.

See Job Description and Person Specification for details.