About the role

We’re on the hunt for a Programme Officer to join us at this exciting stage in Settle’s development. Over the next few years we will be rolling out our programme to hundreds of young people across London and delivering a 12 month pilot of a remote service. Our target is to work with 150 young people this year and to grow to 250 young people next year. We are really pleased to be growing during this difficult time to ensure that more young people receive vital support to manage their first tenancy. You can read more about how we have responded to the Covid-19 pandemic here. This is a brilliant opportunity to take an integral frontline role in a dynamic and fast-growing charity. We’re a small team taking big steps to tackle youth homelessness. As a Programme Officer, you will be working on the frontline, delivering 1:1 sessions with marginalised young people across the capital. You’ll work closely with our partners to ensure the smooth delivery of our contract and report to the Senior Programme Officer. You will join a team of 5 Programme Officers.

Responsibilities

• Supporting vulnerable young people

You’ll be delivering our programmes and working 1-1 with marginalised young people across London. You’ll manage a caseload of young people and be a shining role model to those you’re supporting. 

• Working with delivery partners

You’ll be working closely with our delivery partners to ensure the young people are getting the best support out there. Whether that’s liaising with social landlords or local debt advice charities.

• Collecting crucial impact data

You’ll be meticulous in your collecting and reporting of data, understanding that this information is crucial to demonstrating our impact to funders and clients. You’ll keep your notes and our databases up to date with accurate information. 

• Working collaboratively

You’ll work closely with Programme Officers that are delivering our in-person service and our remote service to ensure you are learning from them and they are learning from your experiences. 

• Getting stuck in

We’re a small team and you’ll be ready to get stuck into new projects and opportunities as they arise - stretching yourself and developing your expertise.

Key info:

• Reports to:  Senior Programme Officer
• Start Date:  As soon as possible
• Salary:  £24,000
• Hours:  Full time
• Contract:  12 month fixed term, subject to 3 month probation period
• Location:  Currently home-working due to Covid-19. Office is in London Fields, Hackney. Once      homeworking finishes, you’ll work at the office and across Greater London.
• Closing date:  Sunday 23rd August 11:30 PM, 1st round interviews 1st or 2nd September

Benefits:

• Lovely open plan office in Hackney, right next London Fields and Broadway Market 
• Scope to take real ownership in a fast-growing startup 
• Strong commitment to professional development - with a £500 training budget 
• Up to 3% pension contribution 
• 25 days paid annual leave per year (excluding bank holidays)
• Access to an employee assisstance programme and cycle to work scheme

About us

Settle is an award-winning charity that supports vulnerable young people moving into their first home. Our mission is to break the cycle of youth homelessness by equipping young people with the life skills and confidence they need to thrive. Since launching in 2015 we’ve supported hundreds of young people across London and we’re proud to have been a Guardian Public Service Awards finalist in 2019 and to have been voted the ‘Best Tenant Support Programme’ at the National Housing Excellence Awards 2016. We work with some brilliant partners - from the Cabinet Office and Lloyds Bank to local authorities and housing associations across London. We’re now ready to take things to the next level in pursuit of our mission. We’re a deeply committed team of 10 supported by a brilliant board of 5 trustees who help us achieve our social mission. 

How to apply

You'll need to email your CV and application (answers to the below) to us - email address can be found in the job description or on our website.

The closing date for the role is 11:30 PM, Sunday 23rd August. We will be holding first round interviews on the 1st and 2nd September. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, interviews will take place via video call. If you are not able to do this, first round interviews can take place by telephone.

In your application please answer the below questions (no more than 2 sides of A4):

1. Settle uses a coaching model to underpin their work with young people. Why do you think this is important and what are the benefits to the young person?
2. Please expand on how your experiences and skills are suitable for this role.

Funding Officer

£30,080 - £33,830 per annum, pro rata, inclusive of all allowances

12-month Contract, Part Time 17.5 hours per week

Ref: TC804

About us

For 25 years, we have worked collaboratively and proactively to ensure we do everything we can to support communities in London not just to survive but thrive. We are proud of our commitment and track record in tackling inequality and reaching the most marginalised people in London. We adapt and learn to ensure we make the most effective grants, and act responsively to ensure our work improves lives across the city for years to come. This requires a talented team within CBT and we are proud to have great people working with us.  Join our dynamic team, and you too can help create a London that works for everyone.

The role

This is a varied and dynamic role that will build your skills and experience across administration, stakeholder management and charitable funding. As part of a team of Funding Officers, you’ll work collaboratively to provide core business services within CBT, helping us deliver our ambitious funding strategy. This includes administrative support, providing advice to those receiving or seeking funding and supporting the monitoring of our grants portfolio.

You’ll also be dealing with detailed enquiries from a wide range of stakeholders, including Members of the City of London Corporation and senior Corporation staff, drawing on your expert knowledge and relationship management skills. Supporting other team members is an important part of the role.  But just as much, you’ll take on your own training and find ways to continually improve our service.

About you

In terms of experience, you’ll be well-versed in providing administrative support to charitable or similar organisations and providing advice to stakeholders of all levels. You should also have experience working collaboratively in small teams, along with data input and data management.

You’ll also have sound written and verbal communication skills and excellent IT literacy. An effective problem-solver, you’ll be able to manage competing deadlines without losing the quality of your work. You should also be educated to A level standard or equivalent and have a good knowledge of funding in the voluntary and community sectors.

To apply please click the button.

Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 10 August 2020

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Finance and Projects Officer

Do you have a talent for making sure that data makes sense?

Our client is a charity established in 2013 that champion’s the use of effective early intervention to improve the lives of children and young people at risk of experiencing poor outcomes.

We are looking for someone to ensure the quality and accuracy of data in our client’s finance and project governance systems.

Position: Finance and Projects Officer

Location: London (SE1) – homeworking available

Salary: £25,427 to £26,765 depending on experience, pro-rata for part time hours

Duration: 12-month fixed term contract

Hours: Full-time or part time (28 – 35 hours per week)

Closing Date: 19 August 2020

Interviews: 9 and 10 September 2020

About the role:

As Finance and Projects Officer you will be responsible for analysing and reconciling the finance (Xero) and project governance (Zoho) systems and producing monthly reports for management action.  

You will be responsible for ensuring the data quality in both systems, taking ownership of the data to ensure it remains complete and accurate.  Working to the Head of Finance and Project Governance, you will develop strong routines of weekly and monthly data input, audit checks, reconciliations and reporting that supports this objective.

You will be responsible for Xero up to trial balance, corresponding with suppliers and ensuring invoices and expense claims are correctly coded and authorised, before loading them onto Xero.  You will also ensure that bank and credit card reconciliations are completed weekly.

You will also be responsible for Zoho Projects, maintaining the timesheet module and producing monthly utilisation report and setting up projects, users, tasks and milestones.  You will also meet with project leads regularly to understand budget variances and forecasts and support them improve their resource plans.  You will also review staff allocations to projects to ensure time conflicts are resolved and provide training and support to all users.

In addition, you will provide support for monthly project board meetings attending and taking minutes and ensuring that actions are followed up.  In all aspects, we need someone who will proactively seeking to improve our systems and procedures.

About you:

If you are passionate about accuracy and attention to detail and have experience of working in a project-based environment, then this could be the role for you!  Our client is looking for someone who loves systems, is a self-starter and enjoys working as part of a close-knit small team.

You will also bring with you the following skills and experience:

• Book-keeping experience, using Xero or other accounting software
• Experience of working in a project-based environment
• Experience of working with and analysing data of differing types, both financial and non-financial
• Highly developed knowledge and skill in Microsoft Excel
• Aptitude for designing, implementing and improving systems
• Confidence in working with systems, software and applications
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

In Return:

People are at the heart of everything for our client.  It is vital that their workforce reflects the diversity of their stakeholders and the wider society in the UK, so they’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. They also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so do everything they can to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares for their roles.

As with the equal opportunities approach, please let us know if any additional support or adjustments are required for the selection process.

Benefits include:

• 38 days holiday per annum incl. bank holidays
• Flexible/agile working opportunities including working from home.  Operate a 35 hour working week.
• Generous group pension scheme; employer contributes 6% where employee contributes 3%
• Enhanced Maternity/Adoption/Paternity scheme
• Occupational sick pay scheme (discretionary)
• Dog friendly office (planned in advance)
• Cycle Scheme
• Travel loans
• Free use of site gym (after paid induction)

To Apply:

Please send your cv and a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the role

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Finance and Project Coordinator, Finance Officer, Project Officer, Finance Project Manager, Project Manager – Finance and Payroll, Finance Project Analyst, Project Finance Accountant, Finance Project Controller, Project Support Officer, etc.

MSIF is looking for an experienced, self-motivated Grants Officer with excellent communication and organisational skills to support us in delivering an innovative and exciting one-off grant-giving initiative.

Essential information

• Application deadline: 09.00 (BST), Monday 24 August 2020
• Interviews will take place during the week beginning Monday 31 August 2020 (please note that due to COVID-19, all interviews for this position will be carried out online unless otherwise advised)
• Applicants must be available to start work the week beginning Monday 14 September 2020
• Application is by way of a CV and a covering letter
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom (UK) and provide information regarding the basis of their right to work in the UK with their application

About the role

In response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, MSIF has secured funds to support its member organisations around the world to mitigate and respond to the impacts of COVID-19 and prepare for new ways of working in the post COVID-19 world.

The MSIF COVID-19 Response Initiative will award grants to member organisations to support their work in 2020 and 2021, helping to ensure that people with and affected by MS continue to have access to independent information, care and support during this time.

As the day-to-day point of contact between MSIF and its members, you will be a confident and versatile communicator who is able to build and maintain effective relationships with member staff and volunteers from around the world.

You will have excellent IT and numerical literacy skills and be comfortable working with complex budgets. With an eye for detail you will be able to analyse and evaluate application information and use your judgement to question and give feedback where needed.

Diversity and Inclusion

MSIF places great value on human diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures and particularly welcome applicants with personal experience of living with MS.

Are you passionate about global health, motivated by your Christian faith, and looking to make a positive difference in the world? Are you highly organised, with excellent communication and administration skills that will help us manage relationships with external programme partners to ensure medical aid reaches those who need it?

International Health Partners (IHP) is a global health charity coordinating the safe and responsible donation of medicines and health supplies to people around the world who lack access. We work with a range of global partners to respond rapidly to humanitarian disasters, support long-term healthcare programmes, and equip doctors and other healthcare professionals with supplies for short-term medical trips. We specifically focus on helping those in hard-to-reach, vulnerable and disaster-hit communities. We coordinate the safe and responsible donation of medical products to where the needs are greatest, so that people do not suffer needlessly from treatable illnesses. The global outbreak of Covid-19 has further highlighted the urgent need for improving access to medicines and strengthening health systems.

We are seeking a Programmes Officer to provide effective support to our work in health programmes and humanitarian response. The Programmes Officer will help us identify the needs of our partners overseas – aid agencies and medical organisations – and support the preparation of appropriate shipments containing donations of medicines and medical supplies from European pharmaceutical companies.  There will be plenty of administration – everything from due diligence checks on potential and existing partners, to looking at the product needs of our Essential Health Packs and processing applications from medics for these valuable kits.

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, has an excellent eye for detail, and wants to learn and contribute to a great team. We can offer you a rewarding and varied role, with lots of training and support, in our small but busy team. In the last two years we were able to send over 6 million treatments to places like Yemen, South Sudan, Palestine and Guatemala, where easily treatable diseases can mean chronic pain, poor quality of life or even a death sentence.

Please view the full job description and person specification for further detail.

IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Staff regularly spend time together praying for IHP’s work and there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith. Please make it clear in the application how you meet this requirement.

We offer excellent benefits including a company pension scheme and a generous holiday entitlement. The IHP office is based in Central London (Clerkenwell) but currently working remotely. Flexible working opportunities are available with this role.

To apply, submit your CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification. 

Applications close at midnight on 10th August 2020 and interviews are scheduled for the week of the 17th August but may be undertaken earlier if suitable candidate(s) apply.

You may also wish to view the details for another IHP vacancy - Corporate Partnerships Officer. Please search the charityjob site. You may apply with one covering letter for both roles if you feel you meet the person specifications. 

BIHR’s Human Rights Officers are an integral part of the team, enabling change through human rights by working with People, Communities, and Systems, taking what we learn from this to influence Policy.

A passion for human rights in the UK is a must. A commitment to ensuring the best possible practical use of domestic standards outside the courts is essential. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with solid knowledge of the Human Rights Act. This not an entry level role, and requires a level of experience of working directly with people using public series, community and advocacy groups, or public authorities.

BIHR is based at QMUL School of Law in East London. In exchange for our offices we teach a module on human rights, providing undergraduates with a course that focuses on the practical work of a human rights organisation. Our HROs assist with the development and deliver of this innovative clinical model. The role is home-based initially, due to Coronavirus. When a return to the office commences the ability to travel to the office for a min. of 4 days monthly within the core hours of 10am-4pm, will be required. Whilst much of our delivery is currently digital, when face to face work returns, the HRO role includes significant and regular travel across the UK. This includes overnight stays / early starts / late finishes (TOIL policy applies). A willingness and ability to travel regularly for work is a key requirement for this role

Main tasks and Responsibilities

All staff members are required to deliver their work in accordance with BIHR’s core mission, always acting in the best interest of the charity. A genuine commitment to supporting change through human rights across the UK is required at all times.

A Human Rights Officer’s main responsibilities will be to develop, deliver, review and improve information resources and one-off training sessions, all on the practical use of UK human rights law (non-litigation). These training sessions will be for people with care and support needs, their community and advocacy groups, and public services and authorities

• Develop current human rights information resources, including guides, handbooks, factsheets. Identifying and creating new resources, once agreed with PPM.
• Develop our online advocacy tools that sit under Your Human Rights. Identifying and creating new online tools, once agreed with PPM.
• Deliver a range of one-off training sessions through BIHR’s open calander. Identifying and creating new trainings, once agreed with PPM.
• Deliver a range of one-off training sessions for client teams
• Provide short talks for a range of audiences. Identifying potential new clients and working with the PPM to develop these relationships.
• Reflect on the evaluation learnings of the above and incorporating this into future activities.
• Update BIHR’s website on the above activities, ensuring engaging and impactful content.
• To complete the above tasks using remote/digital means and via face-to-face work, with a clear understanding of accessibility and the needs of audiences

Develop, deliver, review and improve programmes on change through human rights. This is to be done alongside people with care and support needs, their community and advocacy groups and public services and authorities (including frontline staff, mangers and leaders, local and national commissioners and regulators)

• Develop, deliver and evaluate a range of projects with the above audiences, and a clear understanding of the needs of these different groups (rights-holders and duty-bearers)
• Use of a range of different learning and engagements approaches, including training, peer learning, network development, case and practice reviews, policy reviews and developments, and think creatively about the best means of supporting human rights capacity development.
• Establish clear project plans to guide deliverables and set expectations with partners, ensuring timely and effective interventions delivered within budget.
• Ensure effective monitoring and evaluations, with an emphasis on participative qualitative learning which can be shared internally and externally, including ensuring relevant information is collected and available for funder reporting.
• Update BIHR’s website on the above activities, ensuring engaging and impactful content.
• To complete the above tasks using remote/digital means and via face-to-face work, with a clear understanding of accessibility and the needs of audiences

Develop, deliver, review and improve policy work which enables people, community groups and public services/authority staff be heard in national debates about human rights law and policy

• Keep up to date with policy and legal reviews and opportunities in Westminster and the devolved nations, identifying key interventions for BIHR to share evidence on the practical value of a human rights approach to other laws and policy.
• Keep up to date with policy and legal review and opportunities in Westminster and the devolved nations, identifying key interventions for BIHR to share evidence on the value of domestic human rights law for people in their everyday lives.
• Lead policy interventions on the above by developing BIHR and joint/shared evidence submissions, policy papers, briefings, etc.
• Develop BIHR’s online communities of practice (3: people, community groups, public service/authority staff) supporting people to share their experiences to feed into policy interventions  
• Keep up to date with European and International mechanisms offering BIHR the opportunity to share evidence and commentary on human rights in the UK for the benefit of those we support. Agreeing any interventions with the PPM and actioning.

Research, analyse and produce commentary on a range of human rights issues impacting people’s everyday lives in the UK

• Use BIHR’s monitoring and evaluation data, and input from communities of practice, to research key human rights issues in the UK and develop public commentary
• Identify and respond to relevant external research and commentary on human rights issues relevant to BIHR’s work
• Provide commentary via a range of means including blogs and news pieces (for BIHR and for other groups and media), research papers, social media, etc.
• Keep up to date on key changes to law, policy and practice on UK human rights legislation, e.g. case law developments, new laws, etc.

Represent BIHR professionally and proactively including managing existing relationships and developing new ones, and participating in networks, forums and working groups

• Maintain and develop BIHR’s current relationships in the voluntary and public sectors, both on an individual basis and via network and forum memberships.
• Use initiative to identify and forge relationships with new partners and forums.
• Primary contact for your designated programme and policy work and relationship management and development.
• Ensuring good working relationships with a range of key contacts including policy and programmes partners and technical suppliers such as designers.

Additional supporting areas of work

• Work with the staff team to identify and secure income generating or fundraising opportunities to support BIHR’s growth and development.
• Supporting senior staff to ensure effective funder reporting.
• Teaching on our clinical module at QMUL Law School, sharing practical insights into BIHR’s work, convened by BIHR’s Director and PPM.
• Supporting colleagues with research and communications, including on social media and website development.
• Actively participating in internal meetings, review and development processes

Any other relevant duties as required by the Director or the PPM

Person specification

ESSENTIAL

Personal qualities

• Passionate commitment to BIHR’s mission and values and to working in the charity sector
• Strong team player with ability to get stuck in within a small organisation
• Efficient, reliable, flexible and collaborative working style and the ability to demonstrate initiative
• Self-motivating with ability to work effectively from home as part of a virtual team and in an office environment
• The ability, and appreciation of the need for, travel across the UK to deliver this role

Human rights knowledge and experience

• At least two years of experience of working on human rights, with specific experience of the Human Rights Act.
• A Masters level understanding of the Human Rights Act and the European Convention on Human Rights, developed either through academic study or equivalent work-related experience.
• At least one year’s work experience of working in the charity sector or the public sector in a similar role.
• At least one year’s work experience developing an understanding of human rights standards in the delivery of health and social care, particularly mental health and/or mental capacity law.
• Demonstrable practical experience of human rights in relation to another area of people’s interactions with public services (e.g. housing, children, education, immigration, policing, welfare, etc.).

Learning and development skills and experience

• At least one years’ experience of development and delivery of rights-based training for adults, preferably including UK human rights.
• At least one years’ experience of developing and delivering programmes to build the capacity of people to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to bring about social change. (By capacity building we mean more than training). This can be with people directly, with community, advocacy or voluntary sector groups, or with staff in public services/ authorities, or a combination of these.
• Experience of creative approaches to technical or legal training.
• Experience of the development of practical information resources for people to support them to make change in their lives.
• Experience of development and implementation of monitoring and evaluating work and learning from this for future practice.

Policy, research and communications skills and experience

• At least one years’ experience of policy work, demonstrating a practical understanding of political and parliamentary processes.
• Experience of developing and drafting policy submissions (e.g. work related to government consultations, parliamentary and other inquiries, or other international processes).
• Work related experience of conducting research either desk-based/legal research and/or participative research directly with stakeholder.
• Ability to understand and communicate the practical significance of complex legal issues (preferably human rights) for non-legal audiences, using plain and engaging language.
• Excellent verbal and written English language skills, including the ability to communicate appropriately with a range of audiences.
• Excellent networking and relationship management skills, developed through demonstrable experience.

Computer and digital skills

• Technologically confident, working from a remote access cloud-based system
• High level skills in Microsoft Office particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Demonstrable ability to learn new packages, including BIHR’s website and social media platforms and programmes

Organisational skills

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, including meticulous proof-reading and editorial support to colleagues
• Excellent administration and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously to a high standard
• Ability to work under pressure to deadlines, including remotely and adapt to a fast-moving environment

DESIRABLE

• Experience of using video conferencing or similar tools to delivery online sessions or a clear demonstrable ability to do so
• Experience of co-production approaches to working
• Experience of developing easy read material
• Knowledge of UN mechanisms relevant to the UK
• Experience of social media for professional purposes
• Experience of working with children or young people to deliver education and training
• Experience of delivering university level education

To apply for the post

Please use the application form provided. CVs or cover letters will not be considered. Please read the application form carefully and complete it in accordance with the instructions, particularly the personal statement section, which should address every part of the above person specification. Incomplete application forms will not be considered. No agencies please. Completed applications must be received by 10am Monday 10 August 2020. Late applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be online via Zoom are likely to take place on Friday 21 August 2020 you should be available for and online interview on this date. If you have not heard back by that date, please note you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We are unable to provide feedback to non-shortlisted applicants.

We operate a rigorous interview process, which will consist of:

• A prepared verbal communication task for you to present at the interview (max 10 mins)
• A timed written task which you will be asked to complete within a time period prior to the interview, which you can chose (max 2-hour task)
• An online interview with a panel with unseen questions, using Zoom (max. 90 mins)

British Exploring Society are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team to help develop and deliver our membership strategy and support our Members. We have exciting plans, including working more closely with our Members to ensure that their voices help drive and shape the future of the charity to which they are so central. We are looking for a candidate who has a sound understanding and proven track record of supporting a community, delivering membership and/or retention communication, as well as the ability to communicate well with a wide range of individuals with ease.

British Exploring Society is a world class youth development charity with a unique heritage, founded on the belief that challenging experiences can define lives, empowering and equipping young people with the courage, integrity, skills, resilience and motivation to make the most of their future.

Our Members are central to everything we are and do, and we have made a commitment to work more effectively with and on behalf of our community of Members. We employed a Membership Officer for the first time in 2018. Due to an internal promotion, we are now delighted to be re-recruiting for that role.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage Member enquiries through the membership inbox, telephone calls, mail and visits to the office.
• Plan, implement and deliver successful Member communications working with Engagement, Marketing and Fundraising stakeholders.
• Working to GDPR guidelines, manage and maintain Member data ensuring the CRM is accurate, up to date and GDPR compliant in relation to Member data.
• Manage and account for any budget allocated to membership development.
• Plan and implement regular giving communications and collections from Members.

Experience and skills:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience of working in membership, managing a defined interest community or network or supporting regular giving.
• Ability to identify the interests and motivations of stakeholder groups and tailor communications accordingly, ideally you will have some communications experience too.
• Excellent and adaptable written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Experience of email communications software.
• Experience of email segmentation and targeted content.

Equal Opportunities

British Exploring Society is committed to equal opportunity and to building an executive and volunteer team that together represent a diverse variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives on the world. The more inclusive we are, the better we think we will be at delivering our charitable aims.

What Happens Next?

Please send your CV and cover letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 clearly explaining your suitability for the role against this role description to: Kate Suart or visit our website.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.

In your application please let us know if you have an accessibility requirement, or if you need us to make any adjustments to the interview process. Thank you.

Interviews will be held week commencing the 7th September. Interviews will take place using Zoom web conferencing.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Want to make positive change for disaffected individuals? If so, join our team as a Campaign Officer to challenge unjust immigration policies

We are looking for an experienced Campaign Officer to drive forward our advocacy work with migrants and their families disadvantaged by Home Office refusals for indefinite leave to remain (ILR), and the subsequent impact for those with protected characteristics e.g. disabilities.

This exciting role will suit a candidate with the confidence and zeal to work alongside those with the lived experience to centre their voices, and with a range of stakeholders including legal professionals, and parliamentarians to move the campaign forward

The successful candidate will have a track record in policy/ research, political engagement and community engagement, and excellent interpersonal skills.

The charity is looking for exceptional candidates with:

• Commitment to upholding and advancing the rights of all migrants

• Real vision as to how this can be done in the current political, social and economic climate 

• Readiness to work with all groups and individuals who support the MRN mission, values and vision

This is a part-time post (3 days per week), funded by the Baring Foundation, provisionally beginning in August/September 2020 and running for 12 months. The salary will be  £30,507 per annum pro-rata.  In addition, MRN contributes 6% of salary to pensions.

Closing date for applications: 9am, 10 August 2020

Date for candidate interviews: 17 or 18 August 2020

We’re looking for a Media Support Officer to help us design and shape how we use multimedia content on our owned communications channels and in the media to tell the story of the organisation and make it easier for people to get support.

Reporting to the Multimedia and Creative Content Manager in the Media and Policy Team, you’ll develop creative and engaging multimedia content for a range of platforms including social media, blogs and websites. 

You will also work with the media team to provide support in creating and selling-in multimedia content to media outlets.

We Are With You rebranded from ‘Addaction’ in February this year and this is an exciting and creative role with opportunities to make a big impact on how we build our new brand. 

What we’re looking for

Ideally you’ll have:

• the ability to develop multimedia content for diverse audiences, write brilliantly and tell a clear story
• skills in video, photography, content design and/or graphic design
• an understanding of the changing digital landscape and an aptitude for using digital platforms in new ways
• excellent administration skills including experience in developing new processes and approaches to creating media worthy content

In return, you’ll get to be part of a supportive, tight-knit team who want to hear your ideas. We have a strong focus on our culture and trying new ways of working, and ongoing learning and development.

Further information about this job

This a permanent role for 37.5 hours per week.

You will also receive an Inner London Weighting allowance of £2,759.00 per annum.

Interviews will be held via video conference during the week starting 17 August .

Interested applicants should submit a copy of their CV with a completed application form by Monday 10 August containing a personal statement how you meet the personal specification set out in the role description.

Benefits of working with us

• 28 days holiday plus a bank holiday allowance (pro rata for part time staff)
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Death in service benefit scheme
• Flexible working patterns to help with work life balance
• Training and development opportunities
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Information about us and our recruitment processes

We are an equal opportunities employer and have committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work. Although we welcome applications from all sections of the community we are only able to employ those who have the legal right to work in the UK.

We want to safeguard and protect the children, young people and adults we work with. Our rigorous selection process applies to all applicants to support this aim.  If you are applying for a role which involves regulated activity you will need to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred Lists) check (if in England) or become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme (if in Scotland). We will also seek references as part of the selection process for this role, including from your current or most recent employer.

Ataxia UK is the national charity for people affected by ataxia. We support individuals with the condition, their families, carers and friends.  Ataxia UK is led by people affected by ataxia. We fund research into treatments and cures for the ataxias, whilst providing support services to those with the condition, their carers, families and friends.

We are a people lead organisation, facilitating our staff to use their own creativity to find innovative solutions. We offer flexible working hours, and a collaborative staff team that are open to implement change.

The InControl Project is aimed at tackling isolation and loneliness in the ataxia community in England through volunteering and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. We are offering the role initially on a 6-8-month contract, with the possibility of extension.

You will work with the InControl Community Programme Manager and other staff and volunteers in setting up, administering and delivering the Project, including social media platforms, meetings, and virtual seminars. You will attend and speak at meetings, write reports, record and collate information. You will be the first point of call for volunteers, and support them through their induction and volunteering. Currently, our staff are all based at home due to the pandemic so you may be asked to do this as well until we plan to move back to the office.

To apply, simply send a CV and covering letter (no longer than 2 sides), explaining why you are applying for the role and how your skills and experience align with the job description. Please send to James Atkins, InControl Community Programme Manager, on the email in the job description. Closing date of applications is Friday 28th August. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for early/mid-September.

Just for Kids Law is a dynamic charity working with and for children and young people to hold those with power to account and fight for wider reform. We do this by providing legal representation and advice, direct advocacy and support, and through strategic litigation, campaigning and equipping others to work for children’s rights.

We are looking for an energetic self-starting Communications Officer to play a pivotal role in the organisation.

You will work to establish, maintain and develop the effective planning and delivery of the organisation’s media (including social media) and external profile, website, internal communications and campaigning activity. This will involve working closely with the CEO to maintain our websites, social media channels, news media profile and other communication activities. We are ambitious about what we want to achieve and the communications targets we want to meet.

Just for Kids Law has a strong reputation for punching well above its weight and is looking for an ambitious individual who wants to make their mark and gain wide ranging experience in a busy organisation that wants to maintain and further raise its profile.

The Communications Officer will work closely with the Senior Management Team as well as being well connected to the whole staff team. We are a friendly and supportive organisation providing a unique opportunity for somebody to make a real impact.

Please apply in writing by completing our application form.

Just for Kids Law believes in the value of a diverse workforce and encourages applications from people from all ethnic, cultural, religious and social backgrounds: in particular, people from BAME, LGBTQI+, etc. We strive to create a diverse working environment where anyone, regardless of background, can thrive.

To apply, please complete (attached) application form.  CVs will not be accepted.

Closing time for all applications is 5pm on Monday,  31st August 2020.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday, 16th September 2020.

If you have not heard from us by 9th September 2020, you haven’t been successful for the interview.

Employment information

 Job title: Communications Officer

Contract term: Permanent

Location: Central London (currently Islington) 

 Hours: 35 hours (full time)

Salary range: £28,000 to £32,000

Pension: 5% per matching following probation. 4% matching during probation

Leave: A full time member of staff has 30 days annual leave which includes three days to be taken at Christmas in addition to bank holidays (usually 8)

 Probation period: 6 months

Salary Payment method: Payment is made by electronic transfer on or shortly before the 28th of each calendar month covering payment for that same calendar month.

These details are provided for information only and do not form part of an employment contract or job offer. 

Catherine West MP is seeking a Caseworker & Constituency Support Officer, working between Westminster and her constituency office in Wood Green.The role is a full-time position, but we also welcome applications from people interested in a part-time, flexible role with a minimum of 19 hours per week.Any successful candidate would need to be available to work at Catherine’s busy advice surgeries held on Fridays in Wood Green.

Your role will be to provide advice and support to Catherine West MP’s constituents on a range of issues, such as housing, welfare, immigration and health, and help to resolve problems through liaison with government agencies, voluntary sector or other organizations.

You will also take responsibility for organising constituency events including Catherine’s Summer School for local young people which is next scheduled to take place in July 2021.

The job will include:

• Attending Catherine’s busy surgeries to interview constituents concerning their cases and issues.
• Assessing and promptly responding to casework coming in via post, email, or telephone.
• Raising concerns by letter/email with appropriate agencies (ie, Home Office, Haringey Council, Jobcentre Plus) and keeping residents updated.
• Taking overall responsibility for the delivery of meetings and events including Catherine’s Summer School, pop-up advice surgeries and community meetings as required.
• Phone answering in rotation dealing with enquiries from constituents.
• Assisting with the work of other colleagues as required and communicate appropriately with internal and external contacts.
• Retaining records and information confidentially and in line with the Data Protection Act.
• Some evening and weekend working may be required. 

Applicants should have a strong interest in local and national politics, sympathy to the values of the Labour Party and an awareness of the constituency of Hornsey & Wood Green. You will work alongside and report to the Senior Caseworker with overall line-management by the Head of Office.

The successful candidate will have the following:

Essential:

• Previous casework experience, as well as knowledge of immigration policy, housing policy or practice and welfare rights.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with a positive and flexible approach.
• Good telephone manner and the ability to demonstrate patience and empathy.
• Excellent IT skills including ability to use a casework tracking system (the office uses Caseworker), MS Office Applications (Word, Excel and Outlook), Internet and Intranet.
• Ability to work at pace without losing quality, and to handle multiple competing demands and short deadlines.
• Interest in current affairs and sympathy with Labour Party values.

Desirable:

• At least one year’s casework experience for an elected representative.
• Experience in meetings and events organising.
• Competence in using Caseworker.MP software.
• Knowledge of a community language.

We would particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the Houses of Parliament such as BAME communities and people with disabilities.

Upon appointment you will be required to comply with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, undertaken by the Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO). 

To apply, please send: 
- a covering letter (no more than one side) outlining your suitability, paying particular attention to the essential & desirable skills we are looking for and indicating if you are interested in the role full or part-time, 
-a CV of no more than two sides of A4 
- contact details for two references (including your current or most recent employer)

A covering letter must be included in your application if only a CV is submitted your application will not be considered.

We’re looking for an exceptional and experienced Marketing and Communications Officer to support the communications team in all its activities and in particular the day to day management of our website and social media communities. You will use your understanding of data and analytics to inform your decisions and grow our channels.

This is a key role within the Communications Team, supporting OCA’s strategy for growth across all channels by creating engaging and innovative content to meet audiences’ needs. You will also work across various teams to support both marketing and fundraising campaigns in order to increase reach, build supporter awareness and grow OCA’s brand.

Our Communications Team is driven by our focused and expert delivery of impactful and meaningful content that translates the cause of OCA to ever increasing audiences, because we believe women with ovarian cancer deserve better.

Duties and key responsibilities include:

• Social media management
• Website management
• Campaign support
• Production of marketing materials

​Applications must inlcude a CV together with a covering letter of no more than one page clearly highlighting how the requirements of the role are met by the applicants skills and prior experience as detailed in the JD and person specification.

This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants need not apply.

Grants Officer (Individuals)

Responsible to: Legal Director

Salary range: £23,000 - £28,000

Key relationships: CEO, Legal team, external lawyers, partners and beneficiaries

Location:  Media Defence, the Foundry, 17 Oval Way, London SE11 5RR

Hours: 37.5 hours (flexible), occasional evening and weekend work

Media Defence is a charity that helps journalists defend their rights. We support independent media, journalists and bloggers who are under legal threat through grant making, and by making sure that lawyers are available to defend them. We engage in strategic litigation to improve the regulatory environment for media freedom, make grants to organisations in various countries to run media defence programmes, and build the capacity of the lawyers and organisations we work with on issues of media law. Media Defence was set up in 2008 and has established itself as a leader in the field.

Role Summary

As Grants Officer, you will manage and administer Media Defence’s financial grants and non-financial support to individuals applying for support, identify new potential grantees and contribute to strengthening the capacity and sustainability of existing grantees. You will be the lead contact between Media Defence and our current grantees, and you will play a key role in implementing and refining our grant making strategy, developing and fostering strong and sustainable relationships with individuals working to advance press freedom standards around the world. More information about the programme can be found at Media Defence's website

You will be flexible and creative, have exceptional communication skills and a good understanding of the realities faced by lawyers and journalists operating in various regions of the world, including under repressive regimes.

Main Responsibilities

Grants Management

• Managing Media Defence’s emergency defence grant application process, including assessment of applications and project proposals, proposal development, preparation of final recommendation for Board/CEO approval.
• Manage grant award process, including contracting, setting of KPIs and reporting requirements
• Monitoring of awarded grants, including tracking developments in litigation, assessment of partner/grantee reports and grant compliance; financial oversight of grants and grant budgets; provision of additional support as may be required by grantees
• Ensure smooth running of Media Defence’s grant making; administration of Media Defence’s grants database (GIFTS)
• Act as lead contact in relationships with lawyers and journalists throughout the process
• Providing support to legal team where required

• Undertake and support grant assessment /evaluations and; country mapping visits as may be required
• Support the work of the Development cluster by providing material for news stories and accurate information for knowledge management
• Assist team members in ensuring data related to Media Defence grants is provided in a timely manner for use in grant/case reporting, communications material, funding applications and reports, and for other uses
• Support the Finance and Operations Director with periodic review and update of grantee terms and conditions
• Monitor the situation with respect to press freedom around the world, outreach to individuals where appropriate
• Act as one of the primary conduits between MLDI and networks of NGOs in the sector
• Represent Media Defence at external events and meetings
• Identify and carry out any other duties which fall within the scope, spirit and purpose of the post as requested

Person Specification

Essential

• Good general education to degree level
• Strong proven project management skills and experience of delivering successful projects
• Ability to analyse and synthesise complex information quickly and effectively
• Competent IT user including Microsoft Office Packages, internet and email
• Ability to work creatively and flexibly in a small ream, supporting other colleagues, and with a strong commitment to learning and improvement
• Excellent written and spoken English, good editorial skills and the ability to communicate with diverse communities
• Experience of working with, and relating to, a diverse range of people and a pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with colleagues at all levels, as well as with Media Defence partners
• Proven experience of grant making administration and the process of grant making
• Proven track record of an organised and methodical approach to work, combining numerical accuracy with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Experience with databases

Desirable

• Good working knowledge (spoken and written) of French would be a significant advantage
• Experience of working hands-on in a legal environment and the management of legal documentation would be an advantage
• Experience of, and an interest in, working for a ‘not for profit’ and in a human rights environment would be an advantage

How to apply

To apply please send a cover letter and CV with the subject line: ‘Grants Officer application’.

Deadline: 16 August 2020

Equality and diversity are fundamental to our mission. We are committed to the recruitment and retention of individuals from diverse backgrounds and who reflect the diverse communities in which we operate.