Job Title: Researcher (12-month fixed term)

Location: Somerset House, London
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 FTE, dependent on experience
Reports to: Director

The start date will be agreed with the successful candidate.

Introduction to IFOW

The Institute for the Future of Work (IFOW) is an independent charity with a mission to shape a future in which work is better and fairer. We seek out the most pressing challenges - and seize opportunities - to (i) advance education into changes to the world of work and (ii) prevent and relieve in-work poverty through the Fourth Industrial Revolution (‘4IR’). Our organisation has grown out of the Future of Work Commission. Our 'entry point' to identify, examine and respond to Future of Work challenges is the 4IR: the implications of technology on work at an individual, firm and systems level. Our research indicates that new technologies are behind the most exciting opportunities - and challenging trends - which bear on work across the UK.

Purpose

• To ensure IFOW operates an effective research programme, including supporting research grant review, funding and management

• The implementation of key research projects to help support IFOW’s research strategy from conception to delivery

• To contribute to the overall implementation of IFOW’s objectives

About you

You will be an experienced researcher who can demonstrate a successful track record of leading and managing grant-funded research activities, and of report writing. You will have a degree in a relevant discipline in humanities or social sciences, and experience in a research or research management environment. You should be comfortable working and learning across disciplines. You should have broad knowledge of the technologies used in the modern workplace and some of the impacts their implementation has on working practices across sectors.

Key competencies

The post holder is expected to have a passion for the topic and model IFOW’s values and objectives:

Our objectives

• Explore changes to the world of work focusing on the impact of technology

• Identify key challenges to make workforce transition better and fairer

• Connect people with different perspectives to enrich ideas and research

• Solve problems by creating and piloting practical solutions with communities in transition

• Engage policy-makers to share and scale solutions, making informed preparation for a future of work which benefits everyone

Our values

• Cooperation. We value working cooperatively with those who share our mission. Collaboration improves our work and maximises our impact.

• Inclusion. We include and empower people experiencing the problems we are trying to solve. Empowering people is central to our mission.

• Ethics. We consider the broadest ethical implications of our work. We believe in leading by example.

• Independence. We are politically neutral and work with actors across the

  political spectrum. We believe that building common ground will drive change.

• Innovation. We use technology creatively to support our policy development and engagement. We believe that technology should complement human work.

Key Relationships

Internal
The post holder works closely with:

• Director

• Head of Operations

• Research Fellows

External
The post holder works closely with:

• External researchers

• Frontline workers and organisations

• Charities and think tanks

• Government departments

• Business

• Trade unions

Key Accountabilities

The Researcher will work with and assist the IFOW team in the implementation of our strategic goals and research strategy:

• Co-design new areas for research

• Undertake primary and secondary research

• Coordinate and manage research-related projects

• Research communications and stakeholder management

• Keeping accurate databases of meetings and stakeholders with relevant

  information

Detailed Responsibilities

Internal research support (65%):

• Effectively plan work and manage projects to ensure the achievement of goals to deadlines

• Focus work to implement the team’s research plan and contribute to the achievement of IFOW’s strategic aims and priorities

• Support the Director and Head of Operations to ensure effective management of IFOW’s research-related programs

• Support and promote the dissemination and implementation of research findings

• Undertake research-related projects to support the IFOW team and wider organisational objectives

• Work with the rest of the team to ensure the timely and high-quality delivery of in-house research projects

• Work with researchers on external projects to agree appropriate methodologies and set research questions

• Co-ordinate the administration of internal/external research work and analyse results

Stakeholder comms and engagement (20%):

• Develop collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders (including researchers and other research funders) to maximise returns generated from research activities

• Provide information on research to internal IFOW members, members of the public and professionals including via digital channels

• Support and contribute to internal and external events as a representative of the charity including national and international conferences

Monitoring and recording (15%):

• Develop detailed targets and key performance indicators for each project

• Monitor performance against objectives, outcomes and KPIs

• Use appropriate methods (in line with team practices) to keep records of stakeholder communications, conversations and scoping for projects with potential research partners

• Record and store research interviews and information in line with IFOW policy

• Track developments in the future of work policy environment and be able to draw up regular bulletins of updates

• Work to monitor and evaluate the impact of funded work across programmes

General

• Compliance with our governance procedures, policies and procedures

• Contribute to a positive working environment in which equality and diversity are valued and staff are enabled to do their best

• Contribute to the work of the broader team

• Responsible for the effective use of financial and other resources

Other Duties

To be prepared to travel to meetings in London (semi-regularly) and across the UK (occasionally) and be away from home overnight (occasionally), as the role reasonably demands

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential:

• At least three years of research experience in a policy environment

• First degree in a relevant discipline

• Published reports as an author or co-author

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable:

• Masters or PhD in a relevant discipline

Knowledge and skills

Essential:

• Awareness of a range of research methodologies, including basic quantitative and advanced qualitative research and how they can be applied to answer research questions

• Proven ability to manage long-term, complex projects and deliver to deadlines

• Proven ability to manage change, work with ambiguity and to organise and

  prioritise a diverse workload

• Good organisational skills with an eye for detail; the ability to manage and

  interpret complex information

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively and appropriately communicate complex research to non-specialists

• Proficient in relevant IT packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, macOS and research software

• Excellent interpersonal skills - able to influence/persuade a wide range of

  stakeholders

• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Demonstrable commitment to collaborative teamwork

• Demonstrable commitment to inclusive working, ensuring equality and valuing diversity

Desirable:

• Good understanding of the tools and techniques used to assess the impact of research

• Awareness of the UK policy environment and the ability to think critically and adaptively about the impact of technology on the future of work

• Awareness of research grant-awarding processes

• Experience of writing research grant applications in an academic, grant funding or other setting

• Knowledge and experience of using statistical methods for research, including use of statistical software packages (Stata, R)

Please submit a CV and covering letter by the closing date. Please get in touch if you have any questions about the role.

We are pleased to be recruiting a Communications Intern, an exciting opportunity for a candidate is who is enthusiastic about a career in communications and would grasp the opportunity to work in an organisation committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK.

With career mentoring to support the successful candidate in identifying and maximising future career choices and opportunities within the field, you could use the skills developed at the Health Foundation to gain employment in Communications roles in a wide range of organisations.

You will have the opportunity to experience a broad range of communications work. You will work with the Digital and Editorial team working on social media management, editing blogs and writing website copy, and internal communications; with the Marketing team supporting our e-comms, producing promotional materials and event logistics support; with the External Affairs team, including managing media clippings and the weekly roundup, and stakeholder monitoring. 

These nine-month internships will suit people looking to embark on a career in communications who are educated to a minimum of A-Level or equivalent.  You will be able to demonstrate enthusiasm, curiosity and a flexible approach to your work. Our successful candidates will have experience of, or a demonstrable interest in, Communications, as well as an eagerness to learn and a desire to grasp the opportunities offered to them. 

The Health Foundation is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive workplace and we are keen to encourage and welcome applications from candidates from a wide range of backgrounds. 

12 - 30 hours per week - 6 hours per day, 9.30am - 4.30pm
Permanent
£19,201 pro rata / £10.55 per hour plus 3% pension
25 days annual leave per year pro rata (increasing by one day per year until you reach a maximum of 30)
Closing date: Tuesday 10th December 2019 at midnight
Interview date: Tuesday 17th December 2019

The role

You will work across our Independent Living, Basic Skills and Digital Skills projects to support our students (adults with learning disabilities and/or autism), to achieve their goals. You’ll:

• Support the delivery of sessions
• Provide 1-1 support to students to ensure full inclusivity and enjoyment by everyone
• Enable students to develop their skills, be able to better manage new or challenging social situations and live healthier and more fulfilled lives
• Provide pastoral wellbeing support to students
• Do some basic administration support to our tutors and the wellbeing team

Who we are looking for

Our ideal candidate would:

• Have experience of working within a social care, health or support worker role, with adults with learning disabilities and autism
• Have a strong commitment to the inclusion of disabled people in all aspects of life
• Be an energetic people person, be able to follow instructions whilst being able to use initiative to problem solve and think on your feet
• Be patient, supportive and empowering
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

About us

At Share, we’re passionate about supporting disabled people to set their own goals for learning and life, and then helping them to achieve their aspirations. We offer a range of training, employment, personal development, and leisure opportunities. Enabling people to be more independent and self-directed, able to make informed choices, healthier and more resilient, and fully socially included is at the heart of our work. We recently won the prestigious award of Employer of the Year at Wandsworth Business Awards 2019. We also hold the Investors in People accreditation and we are accredited by the National Autistic Society.

You can download the full Job Description and Person Specification from Charity Job or from our website.

How to apply:

Please complete our application form and equal opportunites form and return both by Tuesday 10th December 2019.  Interviews will take place on Tuesday 17th December 2019.

Permanent
35 hours per week (if candidate is only available for 28 hours per week, this will be considered). Monday and Wednesdays are essential working days. Very occasional weekend and evening work.
25 days annual leave per year pro-rata (increasing by one day per year until you reach a maximum of 30)
Location: 64 Altenburg Gardens, London, SW11 1JL and weekly at Share Garden, Springfield Hospital, Tooting, SW17 7DJ.
Closing date: Monday 25th November 2019
Interview date: Wednesday 4th December 2019

The role

The Job Coach will:

• Work with adults with learning disabilities and autism, in groups and on a one to one basis, to prepare them for paid and unpaid work opportunities.
• Act as a supporter and mentor through the application and induction periods, as well as throughout the placement or job.
• Identify appropriate employers and liaise with them around suitable paid or voluntary vacancies; set up interviews; and support individuals to successfully transition into the world of paid or unpaid work.
• Support individuals to develop their confidence, self-esteem, work ethic, and functional skills.
• Refer participants who are work ready to our partners Choice Support, who provide further employment guidance and support for those seeking paid employment

The full job description can be downloaded via Charity Job or on our website.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of working as a job coach with disabled people
• A strong track record of getting people into work or voluntary positions.
• A good awareness of the kinds of support disabled people may need
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to build and sustain rapport with a wide range of people.
• A person centred approach to supporting people and will be someone who inspires trust and confidence in others.

About us 

At Share, we’re passionate about supporting disabled people to set their own goals for learning and life, and then helping them to achieve their aspirations.  The majority of our participants are people with learning disabilities and/or autism. We offer a range of training, employment, personal development, and leisure opportunities. We recently won the prestigious award of Employer of the Year at Wandsworth Business Awards 2019. We also hold the Investors in People accreditation and we are accredited by the National Autistic Society.

How to apply:

Please complete our application form and equal opportunites form, and return both by midnight on Monday 25th November 2019.  Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 4th December 2019.

Finance, Central London – Waterloo

King’s College London

Higher Education

Permanent – Central London

Deputy Financial Accountant

£46,292 to £54,534 plus exceptional pension and annual leave

Closing date for applications (early applications are highly recommended):

Midnight on Sunday 17th November 2019

This is a fantastic role for a qualified auditor seeking a first or second move.

King's College London is one of the top 10 UK universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2018/19), and is also one of England’s oldest and most prestigious institutions. King's has an outstanding reputation for world-class teaching and cutting-edge research.

Having recently implemented a new finance system, King’s College London (KCL) are looking to recruit a recently qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) into the role of Deputy Financial Accountant to work with the Financial Accountant in implementing a new financial control environment to make best use of this system.

The role holder will have a significant responsibility for the preparation of the university’s consolidated and subsidiary financial statements (close to £1bn annual turnover) and will aid the Financial Accountant in designing and implementing an updated financial control structure and processes.

This will be a challenging role suitable for someone with a technical accounting background and strong problem-solving skills, ideally from an audit background. The role will often require designing new approaches/solutions and leading on projects.

For more information, please find the candidate pack attached to this advert or contact Michael Quest of Ivy Rock Partners directly.

The selection process will include a panel interview, an assessment and a presentation.

• Application deadline is 17th November
• You will need to meet Ivy Rock Partners before the shortlisting meeting on 21st November
• Interviews with KCL will take place on week commencing 25th November

Ivy Rock Partners have been appointed as exclusive recruitment partner to King's College London - all applications will be treated fairly and consistently.