Oldham Foodbank is a life-changing service that helps local people in crisis. No one in our community should have to face going hungry and we are part of a nationwide network of food banks working to combat poverty and hunger. Our organisation is seeded by the Trussell Trust.

We’re currently looking for a Foodbank Manager to oversee the smooth running of Oldham Foodbank on a 12 month fixed-term contract.

The Rewards

- Salary of £26,000 per annum
- Benefits package
- Make a positive difference to people in your community

Working hours: 36 hours per week, Monday – Friday (some occasional weekend and evening work may be required

If you have great leadership skills and a strong understanding of supporting and managing volunteers, this is an amazing opportunity to join an organisation that’s committed to empowering the community’s most vulnerable people.

Oldham Foodbank is a collaboration of local churches and community groups of all denominations, faiths and none, working together towards stopping hunger in our local area. Now, more than ever, it is imperative that we’re able to provide emergency support and food as efficiently as possible – and that’s where you come in.

In this important role, you will have the chance to increase the capabilities of our Foodbank, which provides much more than food. Your efforts will ensure that we can continue to support those who are most in need and help them to escape poverty.

The Role

As the Foodbank Manager, you’ll oversee the successful growth and delivery of Oldham Foodbank’s service.

This is a varied role that will see you supporting the distribution of food parcels, warehouse operations, donations and signposting, as well as recruiting, training and supervising the volunteer team.

Reporting to the Trustees, you will:

- Help to guide the development of the Foodbank, including its resources, financial assets, reputation, partnership and volunteer body
- Respond to telephone and email queries
- Work with lead volunteers to monitor stock levels
- Identify ways to maximise the efficiency of the Foodbank
- Maintain and develop partnerships with sponsors

About You

To join us as a Foodbank Manager, you will need:

- Experience of working for, or volunteering in, an organisation that deploys volunteers
- The ability to manage and monitor the development of a project
- Empathy and an understanding of the challenges of supporting and managing volunteers
- The ability to lead, motivate, train and support volunteers
- Good communication and interpersonal skills

Closing date for applications 25th November 2020 23:59pm

Please note that Action Together are recruiting for this post on behalf of Oldham Foodbank. The Successful candidate will be employed by Oldham Foodbank.

The General Manager will be responsible for the daily operations of the centre, to lead on the provision of holistic services to clients from the centre and fulfil senior management tasks relating to staff supervision and organisational direction. The General Manager will report directly to the Charity's Director.

Who we are

Alternatives Trust East London is a registered charity established in 1994 with the aim of supporting the wellbeing of women, particularly around pregnancy and birth. Most of our work supports vulnerable new mothers who are alone in the UK. In 2019 we supported 121 women with 209 children through a combination of practical and therapeutic services.  

From our centre in Plaistow we offer a range of support for families with complex needs. This includes: a weekly ‘we are family’ group meeting (pre covid, now on zoom) focused on building relationships with other mothers, parenting and life skills, this is attended by over 30 families each Monday; a BACP (British association of counselling and psychotherapy) accredited counselling service; advice, signposting and casework to deal with issues such as housing, immigration and accessing services; pregnancy choices and pregnancy loss counselling delivered by a BPAS (British Pregnancy Advisory Service) trained counsellor with 10 years BPAS experience; parenting support with trained practical parenting practitioners; a baby bank (second hand baby clothes and equipment) and a food bank.  

Families usually come to us because of a practical need, however for those that have more complex mental health needs or are in need of more intensive parenting support we offer a place of safety that they can receive therapeutic support for up to a year for free or at very little cost, and parenting support for as long as they need. We receive referrals from local children’s centres, GPs, social services and midwives as well as self-referrals.

In addition to the services run from the centre, Alternatives also run SRE lessons in 6 Newham secondary schools as well as a social enterprise that provides employment and training for some of the parents that use our service.

Role responsibilities

1. Centre management

The General Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day smooth running of the centre. Duties include: 

• oversee the upkeep and maintenance of the centre, including ensuring it is an accessible and friendly place for clients to visit.

• organise the smooth running of the centre including room bookings and managing compeeting work scedules.

• manage donations, recieving and storage at the centre.

• maintain accurate records of bills, insurances, IT systems etc. as well as client records.

• work with the Director to ensure organisational policies and procedures are updated as appropriate and well implameted. 

• maintain and develop existing internal systems including monitoring and evaluation.

• maintain a database of Alternatives’ supporters and ensure that they receive regular updates and newsletters.

2. Staff management 

As a key member of the Senior Management Teamthe post holder will play a role in leading and developing the charity. They will: 

• participate in regular Management Team meetings. 

• line manage between 3 and 4 other team members.

• manage the Centre’s volunteer team including recruitment and training.

• attend appropriate training throughout the year. 

Education and experience

There is no educational criteria for this role. 

The successfull applicant will have demonstrable experience of line managing staff effectively and will be highly organised. 

This role requires significant interaction with a vulnerable client group and so an approachable manner is important. The successful aplicant will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check before starting the role. 

East European Resource Centre is looking for a driven Outreach and Communications Manager to develop and oversee a communications function in our charity.

Deadline: 12 November, 12 pm

Details how to submit an application are included in the job pack on our webiste (link attached).

You will develop and oversee the communications function of the EERC by developing a communications strategy and streamlined communications targeting diverse audiences.  You will practically support all work streams in developing user-friendly outreach materials for a range of audiences. You will plan for seamlessly incorporating of the individual giving in the communications strategy and line-managing Community Giving Coordinator.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PR, communications or marketing professional who wants to have real impact on lives of disadvantaged and marginalised Eastern Europeans in London and Home Counties! You will be driven and an excellent communicatior working very well as a team-worker as this role is significantly interdependent on other roles in our charity.

We encourage candidates with lived experience of migrating from Central and Eastern Europe or Central European diaspora in the UK to apply for this position.

East European Resource Centre (EERC) is an independent charity that has been providing advice and support to disadvantaged Eastern European migrants since 1984. Since the 2004 / 2007 EU enlargement, our core user group comes from the accession countries. Our mission is supporting Eastern European migrants who experience poverty, exploitation and social exclusion in order to help them to make choices about their lives and realize their potential as equal members of communities. This position is an opportunity to help to reach those most in need of our work and by this promoting this mission further.

We're a small, effective team looking for the right person to take us to the next level. We make a big difference to the lives of thousands of people each year, many of them marginalised, by building from the ground up, investing in our clients and earning their trust. We know we can do even better, by making our systems and processes more consistent, facilitating collaboration between our programmes, and having the data we need to monitor, evaluate, and learn systematically from what we do.

Our relational, developmental behaviours apply as much to the way we treat each other as the way we work. If this is the right role for you it will be because you want to learn and grow as a person and a professional. Initially, it will include project management of our move to a single CRM and a single online portal, in partnership with Do-it, alongside management of our Core Services team. You will work with our senior managers so that, as the systems upgrade moves to a conclusion, you will have developed the skills, knowledge and experience you need to to take on senior management responsibility for our systems and back-office processes.

How to apply: please click on the 'How to Apply' button to access the full application details and to submit your application.

Closing date: Monday, 9th November 2020.

Summary: We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Digital Project Manager to join the FYV  team in London. We are a publicly and privately funded CIC, which uses singing activities to reach the hardest to engage within a community. With commissioned programmes running in London, the North West, South East and Midlands, we are looking for a digital project manager to join the team of this quickly expanding organisation. 

Under the guidance of the CEO, you will contribute to the creation, communication, and smooth delivery of a digital strategy, the projects and programmes. The main focus on the role will involve creating a digital link between partners, facilitators and communities that inspires them, supports them, and leads to meaningful engagement.

You will be responsible for creating and managing digital education projects. You will oversee the creation of e-learning content to be delivered across a variety of platforms, build strong relationships with clients, help develop new proposals and explore new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Work with the team to create and deliver new education projects
• Create, proof-read and edit e-learning content
• Organise filming, travel requirements and logistics
• Develop strong relationships with clients
• Assist in creating new proposals
• Test new development releases
• Produce proficient, accurate and well written reports
• Process paperwork, feedback, completion
• Confidently and effectively plan and prioritise workload
• Act quickly and decisively to deal with potential problems, seeking guidance when necessary

Measures of Success:

• Creation and launch of digital programmes
• Engagement of community partners and communities with the programmes
• Delivery of key priorities and objectives agreed as part of the organisation’s Development Review

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

A professional attitude and the ability to maintain high standards of accuracy and quality, even under pressure are important. This job will suit you if you are well organised, with good attention to detail and experience of project management.

We are looking for a friendly, approachable, and organised person who can manage multiple projects at once and work to deadlines. An aptitude for technology is fundamental to the role. Previous experience of e-learning development, or community engagement is an advantage.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage multiple demands whilst working to tight timescales
• Strong IT literacy & aptitude for technology
• Experience using LMS, CRM and video conferencing platforms.
• Ability to work with a range of partners across different organisations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Working as part of a team and independently
• Customer service
• Data reporting
• Experience of finance systems and processes
• Working with communities in a developmental capacity
• Experience of working with diverse communities or equivalent training
• Good command of English
• Confident, friendly personality
• Excellent attention to detail

Desirable:

• Experience of community arts development
• Experience of audience development and engagement
• Previous experience of e-learning development,

Education/ Experience

• Previous experience of account/project management (preferred)
• Degree or equivalent level of experience

Our Purpose

Find Your Voice creates singing communities where people are seen to grow, heard through a collective voice, together, achieving something different.

Our Values

Learning:

• Everyone has the ability to learn
• We are experts in our field and experienced in yours

Value:

• We are artistically minded and impact driven
• Quality creates difference

Community:

• Singing is at the heart of what we do
• Community comes first

Achievement:

• We are responsible leaders
• We know this is a change we can consistently make

Our vision

Is that very person in the UK who has experienced feeling marginalised or othered, can experience the benefit of singing a song they love, out loud, even if just once to themselves.

Our Goal

By December 2024, we will have found 160,00 voices, representing one voice for every area of deprivation in the UK.

To apply, please send us your CV and a covering letter via the charityjob portal.

During COVID restrictions this role may be based at home, but there may be some COVID secure working at the FYV office in London EC1R.

Applications without a covering letter may be rejected

We particularly encourage applications from LGBTQ+ and BAME candidates.

Are you passionate about health policy and creating real change for people with pancreatic cancer? Are you excited by the prospect of putting people who are affected by pancreatic cancer at the centre of your work? Are you keen to develop health projects to help improve early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer? Then this could be the role for you!

We are looking for someone with experience in health policy and projects to develop and deliver the charity’s policy and campaigning strategy and programme of health projects under the charity’s vision. You will maintain and further develop health information resources, build engagement with the NHS, Department of Health, policy makers, charity and patient groups to develop and deliver our campaigning strategy.  You will build engagement with HCP networks and related organisations to inform and support delivery of our health information and project work.

You will need a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) level of qualification in life sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience and have a demonstrable experience delivering healthcare information and education projects, with a good knowledge of NHS processes and structures in Primary Care.

You will have a keen interest in campaigning and a basic understanding and awareness of parliamentary processes across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

You will need a proven track record of developing and evaluating policy ideas which have had an external impact and to be an excellent communicator, able to build effective working relationships.

If this is you, then please apply, sending your C.V. plus a covering letter telling us why you will be the ideal candidate for the role.

We are looking to expand our Impact and Quality Team with a role supporting our curriculum development, tutor training administration and quality assurance work. Joining a small and dynamic team of five, you’ll have the opportunity to play a vital role ensuring well-informed tutors are delivering high-impact tutoring to disadvantaged pupils across all our schools. This is a new role for Action Tutoring so you’ll have the added bonus of helping shape the role and responsibilities as you develop within the team.

As Curriculum & Training Assistant you will have a range of administrative responsibilities over three key areas: curriculum, training and quality. Over the last five years Action Tutoring has developed 12 bespoke curriculum workbooks and assessments that are used by pupils and volunteer tutors in sessions. With the launch of online tutoring in Action Tutoring in September 2020, we have expanded the training provided to these tutors through an on-demand training portal, for which this role would have administrative oversight. Quality is central to impact and we want to ensure that both staff-delivered tutor training and tutor sessions are as strong as they can be. This role would support in these endeavours.

Role overview

The Right to Education Initiative (RTE) is looking for a programme manager to lead RTE’s work on Early Childhood Education and the right to pre-primary education,  in line with RTE’s strategic plan.

The successful candidate will be responsible to implement RTE’s strategic objective regarding ECE & the right to pre-primary education which is to ‘lead global advocacy for the establishment of an international legal framework that recognizes free quality pre-primary education; provide legal and empirical information, advice and tools, including defining specific indicators and offering guidance for monitoring this issue.

This position includes possible travels to undertake field research and to attend work-related meetings and events worldwide.

Areas of responsibilities and key tasks

Strategic planning & fundraising

• Develop and implement  a sub-strategy for RTE’s work on early childhood education (ECE) based on a comprehensive analysis of the sector from a human rights perspective.

• Support RTE’s Executive Director in raising new funding for RTE’s work on ECE from dedicated foundations and other sources.

Research, advocacy & capacity development

• Conduct and/or coordinate legal research and analysis to support advocacy, including from UN Treaty Bodies concluding observations and court decisions.

• Work  in close collaboration with RTE’s advisers and others partners to build a network of various actors working on this issue, including child development experts, policy makers, lawyers, academics and activists to facilitate discussions on ECE from a human rights perspective, agree strategies to secure better legal recognition and strengthen advocacy for free quality pre-primary education for all.

• Produce reports, papers, articles, brief and tools, including right to education indicators

• Develop indicators and guiding questions for research to support the monitoring of ECE and pre-primary education as part of our wider activities related to monitoring and accountability.

• Encourage civil society organisations (CSO) partners to monitor this issue and report about it at national, regional and international levels.

• Coordinates pro bono projects and lawyers, commissions legal briefs with pro bono lawyers, and develops and manages relationships with law firms.

• Track developments on ECE internationally.

• Facilitate training workshops.

Networking & outreach

• Work in close collaboration with key partners, including CSO, academic researchers, UNESCO, UNSR.

• Advocate to key targets including States representatives in various fora, including UN Human Rights Council, GPE, OIF, UNESCO.

• Represent RTE in events and meetings related to ECE, and deliver presentations when relevant.

Communication

• Inform and raise awareness about this issue through our website, social media networks and e-bulletin, providing key information, including on the current legal framework applicable to ECE, relevant resources, news, blogs and useful links.

• Write content for RTE’s website on this issue (webpage, blog, news).

• Organise events, such as panels, seminars, roundtables.

• Draft press release in collaboration with the communication manager.

Other

• The role holder will from time to time be required to carry out any other duties that are within the scope of the job.

Candidate profile

We are looking for a highly skilled and enthusiastic Programme Manager to join our team and lead RTE’s work on ECE from a human rights perspective. 

This is a new position and key role, and the successful candidate will have proven experience in managing programmes in the field of human rights and/ECE.

Aside from sharing our values, we are looking for someone who is comfortable working in a multicultural environment and who is happy to take on new tasks and support the team when needed.

We will provide the candidate with the opportunity to work as part of a small team of dedicated and passionate people and the real opportunity to shape the growth of the organization.

In addition to an expert, we are looking for someone who has excellent interpersonal skills.

The ideal candidate will have:

Education & qualifications

• Postgraduate education in human rights law or in the field of ECE.

• At least five years of experience working on human rights issues, ideally working on the right to education or economic, social and cultural rights.

Essential knowledge

• Solid understanding of international human rights law with a background in economic, social and cultural rights.

• Knowledge of ECE and pre-primary education.

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of international human rights law.

• Understanding of human rights-based monitoring, campaigning and advocacy strategies

Know-how 

• Excellent research and analytical skills, including significant experience in designing and implementing advocacy-oriented research and policy analysis.

• Excellent written and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex legal information into accessible information for non­legal professionals.

• Experience of drafting, editing and presenting research reports and policy papers, including submissions to UN bodies.

• Experience working with allies and partners across various civil society sectors, including social movements, NGOs, unions, academic institutions, policy makers, UN agencies and others.

• Experience of supervising, managing and coordinating the work of others, including staff, consultants, and external partners such as pro bono lawyers. 

• Experience of planning, organising and prioritising work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines

• Written and oral fluency in English is required; fluency in other major languages such as French, Spanish or Arabic is highly desirable.

Personal skills/qualities

• Ability to think strategically.

• Ability to speak publicly.

• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, including from distance, as well as external partners.

• Flexibility and adaptability - can adapt to changing work priorities at short notice, take on the ideas of others, adapt own way of working.

• Ability to manage relationships based on respect for each other and mutual trust.

• Positive attitude.

•  Curiosity and creative thinking.

• Open-minded, including open to constructive feedback.

• Good time management and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work in an independent and autonomous way. 

• Willingness to learn new skills.

• Willingness to “pitch in” and support colleagues outside the parameters of the job description where necessary

Status & location 

• Full time position, 35 hours a week.

• One-year contract with possibility of extension, depending on funding.

• Our office is based in London, with flexibility to work from home. Working from another country can be considered.

Salary range                                                                                                             

£35,000 - £39,500 gross per year.

How to apply

Please send a CV and cover letter with the subject line ‘ECE programme manager application’

We expect your cover letter to explain:

• Your interest in joining Right to Education Initiative

• Your interest in this role

• Your relevant experience as per the skills and competencies outline above

Deadline to apply: 29 November 2020, 11.59 pm GMT. 

Interviews: the two first weeks of December.

In view of the volume of applications anticipated, we regret that we are unable to answer individual queries in relation to posts or on the progress of individual applications. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted shortly after 29 November 2020.

About RTE

The Right to Education Initiative (RTE) is a global human rights organisation focusing on the right to education. Established in 2000 by the first UN Special Rapporteur on the right to education, Katarina Tomaševski, RTE was re-launched in 2008 as the 'Right to Education Project', a collaborative initiative supported by ActionAid International, Amnesty International, Global Campaign for Education, Save the Children, and Human Rights Watch. Since May 2017 the Right to Education Initiative is a charity registered in England and Wales with the charity number 1173115.

We stand for the full recognition of education as a human right, essential for the wellbeing and development of every individual, regardless of their status and circumstance over their life course. This commitment is underpinned by the principles of universality, indivisibility and interdependence. We recognise that education is key for the realisation of other rights and for building societies where respect for human rights, tolerance, inclusivity and diversity are valued. 

RTE promote education as a human right, striving for a world where everyone, without discrimination of any kind, can fully enjoy the right to education in all its dimensions. We do this by advocating for states to both legally commit to and implement the right to education - to make it a reality for all. In so doing we also seek to ensure that governments are held accountable for meeting their human rights obligations. We believe that human rights law can be a powerful tool for lasting change. We seek to empower all rights-holders to claim and enforce their right to education, by making law accessible and usable including through online resources. We also work at the frontiers of the right to education, breaking new ground and helping to clarify and deepen understanding and action on critical emerging issues.

RTE builds bridges between diverse fields (human rights, education and development), stakeholders, (including civil society organisations, international organisations, academics, and states) and diverse language communities (including English, French, Spanish and Arabic). We link global, national and local research and evidence-based policy dialogue to campaigning and advocacy with the aim of accelerating progress towards the realization of the right to education for all through positive and concrete changes on the ground.

RTE is a small and agile organisation which combines being a definitive reference point on the right to education and being a cutting-edge actor addressing current and emerging education issues. We play a dynamic and catalytic role to influence the changes needed in law, practice, and societal attitudes, to advance the right to education.

Do you want to work somewhere that no two days are the same,

where you make a difference to people`s lives?
...And one that values yours?

Yes? Work for us - The WEA. Create real change, and be a part of something bigger.

We have a new and exciting role for an Education Coordinator with a experience in managing accredited programmes in particular English and Maths.

The post-holder will be responsible for the development and delivery of identified areas of WEA provision in the Essex areas in line with local plans to meet WEA objectives. She/he will work closely with a range of stakeholders which are likely to include community organisations, local authority Community Learning and Development staff, and employers. This role is home based with regular travel to all areas of Essex or Norwich.

The post-holder will work to agreed targets relevant to the specific area of focus, for example in relation to delivery of course hours, business development opportunities or project outputs, with responsibility to maintain and improve quality of WEA provision in specified areas. She/he will be expected to represent the WEA and promote both the Association and the value of adult education in relevant contexts. Identifying and taking forward business development opportunities will be a key element of this role.

Specific to this post she/he will manage the quality of all English and Maths provision across the region working with the accreditation manager including ensuring compliance with Awarding Bodies.

You will have extensive experience of working in the community and/or Adult Education.

You will hold a minimum level 4 teaching qualification and proven experience in either English or maths. Ideally you will hold an IQA qualification or be prepared to work towards one.

You will have a proven track record in building community partnerships.

You will have experience of line management.

You will have an awareness of OFSTED and other quality frameworks including compliance with Awarding Bodies.

You are able to regularly travel throughout Essex.

You will be digitally confident, with experience of delivering and managing online delivery.

If this is you, we look forward to hearing from you.
Interviews will be scheduled as soon as suitable candidates are found for shortlisting.

Role overview

The Programme Officer will provide support to RTE’s Executive Director for work on  the right to public education and the involvement of non-State actors. The precise priority issues may evolve in the future  in line with RTE’s strategic plan. The role may involve travel to undertake field research and to attend work-related meetings and events worldwide (subject of course to developments with Covid-19).

Areas of responsibilities and key tasks

The programme officer will support the Executive Director as described below:

• In close collaboration with other members of the Secretariat and the Privatisation in Education and Human Rights Consortium (PEHRC), promote the Abidjan Principles in various language and to various audiences, including civil society partners, international and regional intergovernmental organisations, states and academics and build the capacities of all these actors to use the Abidjan Principles effectively.

• In close collaboration with other members of the Secretariat and the Privatisation in Education and Human Rights Consortium (PEHRC), develop various materials to support the implementation of the Abidjan Principles, including a legal commentary, briefs on specific issues or for specific audiences, and tools for the monitoring of education laws and policies, including indicators, as needed and in line with RTE’s strategy.

• Inform and raise awareness about the broader issues through our website, social media networks and e-bulletin, relevant resources, updates on developments around the world, blogs and useful links.

• Be an active member of the Privatisation in Education and Human Rights Consortium, leading the promotion and implementation of the Abidjan Principles and contributing to joint advocacy.

• Be an active member of the Francophone Network against the commercialization of education, leading the development of a network of francophone researchers working on this issue and contributing to joint advocacy.

It will include:

• Conduct legal research, draft reports, papers, policy briefs and tools, including the development of right to education indicators

• Draft content for RTE’s website.

• Track developments relating to the right to education internationally.

•  Support the development and delivering of training workshops. 

• Support the organisation of events and meetings.

• Organise promotional events.

• Participate in key conference related to the issue and deliver presentation when relevant

• Draft press release in support of other members of the team.

• All to be done, both in English and French.

Candidate profile

We are looking for a motivated and passionate Programme Officer to join our team and support RTE’s work on the right to public education and non-state actors’ involvement in education. 

The successful candidate will have a solid knowledge in human rights with a strong interest in the right to education and the privatisation issue.

Aside from sharing our values, we are looking for someone who is comfortable working in a multicultural environment and who is happy to take on new tasks and support the team when needed.

We will provide the candidate with the opportunity to work as part of a small team of dedicated and passionate people and the real opportunity to contribute to the development of the organization.

We are looking for someone who has excellent interpersonal skills.

The ideal candidate will have:

Education & qualifications

• Postgraduate education in human rights law or in political science covering human rights issues.

• 1-2 years of experience working on human rights issues, ideally working on the right to education or economic, social and cultural rights.

Essential knowledge

• Solid understanding of international human rights law with a background in economic, social and cultural rights.

• A good understanding of issues related to privatisation in education.

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of international human rights law.

• Understanding of human rights-based monitoring, campaigning and advocacy strategies.

Know-how  

• Excellent research and analytical skills, including significant experience in designing and implementing advocacy-oriented research and policy analysis.

• Excellent written and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex legal information into accessible information for nonlegal professionals.

• Experience of planning, organising and prioritising work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.

• Written and oral fluency in English and French is required; fluency in other major languages such as Spanish or Arabic is highly desirable.

Personal skills/qualities

• Ability to think strategically.

• Ability to speak publicly.

• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, including from distance, as well as external partners.

• Flexibility and adaptability - can adapt to changing work priorities at short notice, take on the ideas of others, adapt own way of working.

• Ability to manage relationships based on respect for each other and mutual trust.

• Positive attitude.

•  Curiosity and creative thinking.

• Open-minded, including open to constructive feedback.

• Good time management and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work in an independent and autonomous way. 

• Willingness to learn new skills.

• Willingness to “pitch in” and support colleagues outside the parameters of the job description where necessary

Status & location 

• Part-time position (3 days per week)

• One-year contract, with possible extension depending on funding

• Our office is based in London, with flexibility to work from home. Possibility to work from another country can be considered.

Salary range                                                                                                       

£30,000-34,500 gross per year (prorated £18,000 to £20,700)

How to apply

Please send a CV and cover letter with the subject line 'Programme Officer application’

We expect your cover letter to explain:

• Your interest in joining Right to Education Initiative

• Your interest in this role

• Your relevant experience as per the skills and competencies outline above

Deadline to apply: 29 November 2020, 11.59 pm GMT. 

Interviews: the two first weeks of December.

In view of the volume of applications anticipated, we regret that we are unable to answer individual queries in relation to posts or on the progress of individual applications. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted shortly after 29 November 2020.

About RTE

The Right to Education Initiative (RTE) is a global human rights organisation focusing on the right to education. Established in 2000 by the first UN Special Rapporteur on the right to education, Katarina Tomaševski, RTE was re-launched in 2008 as the 'Right to Education Project', a collaborative initiative supported by ActionAid International, Amnesty International, Global Campaign for Education, Save the Children, and Human Rights Watch. Since May 2017 the Right to Education Initiative is a charity registered in England and Wales with the charity number 1173115.

We stand for the full recognition of education as a human right, essential for the wellbeing and development of every individual, regardless of their status and circumstance over their life course. This commitment is underpinned by the principles of universality, indivisibility and interdependence. We recognise that education is key for the realisation of other rights and for building societies where respect for human rights, tolerance, inclusivity and diversity are valued. 

RTE promote education as a human right, striving for a world where everyone, without discrimination of any kind, can fully enjoy the right to education in all its dimensions. We do this by advocating for states to both legally commit to and implement the right to education - to make it a reality for all. In so doing we also seek to ensure that governments are held accountable for meeting their human rights obligations. We believe that human rights law can be a powerful tool for lasting change. We seek to empower all rights-holders to claim and enforce their right to education, by making law accessible and usable including through online resources. We also work at the frontiers of the right to education, breaking new ground and helping to clarify and deepen understanding and action on critical emerging issues.

RTE builds bridges between diverse fields (human rights, education and development), stakeholders, (including civil society organisations, international organisations, academics, and states) and diverse language communities (including English, French, Spanish and Arabic). We link global, national and local research and evidence-based policy dialogue to campaigning and advocacy with the aim of accelerating progress towards the realization of the right to education for all through positive and concrete changes on the ground.

RTE is a small and agile organisation which combines being a definitive reference point on the right to education and being a cutting-edge actor addressing current and emerging education issues. We play a dynamic and catalytic role to influence the changes needed in law, practice, and societal attitudes, to advance the right to education.

About Us

We are the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), an independent grant-making charity that is committed to ensuring that children from all backgrounds can fulfil their potential and make the most of their talents.

We offer grants to a variety of organisations, such as schools, local authorities and charities, to trial new projects aiming to help 3 – 18 year olds succeed, whether that’s improving their educational performance, giving them valuable life skills or preparing them for the world of work or further study.

We are looking for Regional Delivery Lead to join us as a part of the Dissemination & Impact team, who will have the ability and credibility to be an effective ambassador for the EEF in the West Midlands and Central region.

The Benefits

• Salary of £45,000 - £50,000 per annum DOE
• 27 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible start and end working times (core hours are 10am and 4pm)
• Flexible working opportunities
• Pension (matched with 5% employer contributions)
• Life insurance cover
• Interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave pay (conditions apply)
• Access to confidential Employee Assistance Programme

If you have experience of developing partnerships and delivering effective change across a school or organisation, this is the perfect opportunity to augment your skills and track record of delivering successful projects in an important arena.

There is a substantial attainment gap between pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds and their classmates. As Regional Delivery Lead, you will play a significant part in improving attainment and closing gaps for those from disadvantaged backgrounds to help secure a fairer future for all.

The Role

As the Regional Delivery Lead, you will act as a broker between the EEF, schools and key intermediaries in the region (such as research schools, local authorities and maths hubs), ensuring schools can access the high-quality support, training and coaching available from the Research School Network and other EEF partners.

The core purpose of this work is to ensure that EEF’s evidence and resources are reaching schools, particularly those in disadvantaged circumstances.

Working as part of a small, focused team, you will:

• Build and maintain a strong network of contacts with system leaders, key influencers and headteachers
• Ensure the Research Schools are recognised as key delivery partners in the region by working closely with them and the central EEF team
• Develop a deep understanding of local and regional school improvement priorities to support engagement
• Monitor and provide quality assurance regarding the implementation of CPD and training from all delivery partners

About You

To join us as a Regional Delivery Lead, you will need:

• Experience of working with and influencing senior stakeholders within the education arena
• A good understanding of the value and the role of evidence in driving improvements in pupil attainment
• Understanding of the education landscape in your home region
• A track record of project management and delivering change across a school or organisation
• Strong relationship management and communication skills

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please click the 'apply now' button shown and download the recruitment pack. As part of the application, you will be invited to complete an Equal Opportunities section. Completing this aspect of the application is not mandatory and will not affect or be linked to your application.

Key Dates

Closing Date: 5th November 2020.

First stage Interviews: w/c 9th November 2020.

Second stage interviews: w/c 16th November 2020.

We reserve the right to change the closing date depending on the number of responses received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered in the selection process.

If you have a disability and can demonstrate that closing this post early would impact on your ability to submit an application in time, please contact our Human Resources team to request arrangements for an application to be submitted within the original time frame.

The EEF is committed to creating a diverse environment and ensuring that all qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices (and are open to job shares, secondments, part-time and flexible working schedules).

We are looking for an exceptional Adult Education Coordinator to join our team and help to transform the way we teach and improve the skills and confidence of our audiences and communities. The successful candidate will be capable of coordinating and delivering an engaging face-to-face (when safe to do so) and online learning programme, information sessions and workshops.

Latin American House (LAH) provides a range of services including specialist advice and information, children and adult education and cultural activities and events. Our charitable work focuses on providing accessible, efficient and practical support to disadvantaged Latin Americans and other communities in greater London and beyond. It is imperative that you are a good or intermediate Spanish speaker.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Position

The Adult Education Coordinator will be a motivated key member of the team, enhancing the adult education provision that will welcome a wide range of audiences. The candidate will play a key role in our pursuit of creating social cohesion and community integration, reaching, engaging with and supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable Latin Americans, Portuguese and Spanish speakers in Greater London and the UK.

You will have hands-on experience creating and designing adult educational content. You will oversee the running of LAH’s work with adults, and manage the delivery of the programme. In addition to excellent communication and teaching skills, you will have the ability and willingness to test, improve and share your knowledge. You will be a self-starter who can shape the way LAH teaches and helps our communities, leading LAH Adult Education provision and ensuring that we deliver excellent customer service at all times.

The position will be responsible for delivering both charitable and income generating activities and services. Therefore experience in a commercial institution may be a plus.

The key areas of responsibility are:

• ●  To develop, implement and coordinate a blended delivery of the LAH Adult Education Programme, focusing on digital skills, online delivery and ways to increase digital access.

• ●  To improve the career prospects and job opportunities of participants

• ●  To create and source good quality education content for our website

• ●  To plan for the gradual reintroduction of face-to-face provision when safe to do so.

• ●  To proactively seek out and maintain positive, consistent and effective relationships

  with a range of internal and external services and providers.

• ●  To line manage a small team of volunteers who will support the Coordinator to

  deliver the programme.

Developing and implementing LAH Adult Education Programme

• ●  To create accessible, useful, high quality adult educational activities for our audiences supporting them to achieve their potential and meeting LAH objectives.

• ●  To create, design and manage an inclusive curriculum for the next two years.

• ●  To identify opportunities for adult learners to progress through external providers

  and partnerships.

• ●  To create a learner-centred and participatory methodology and innovative

  pedagogical approaches in the internet age.

• ●  To develop appropriate content to support all digital classes and sessions.

• ●  To lead in scheduling, timetabling and marketing (hard copy and digital) of courses,

  including production of course guides, website updates, and handling course

  enquiries from current and prospective learners and organisations.

• ●  To carry out observations of teaching, learning and assess and report accordingly.

  Partnership Working

• ●  To maintain , strengthen and increase the number of partners to support delivery of courses including funders and statutory agencies.

• ●  To analyse, monitor and report regularly on numbers, performance, outcomes and impact and create actionable insight for continuous improvement.

• ●  To work with the Director and all the teams at LAH.

• ●  To line manage and develop a small team of volunteers.

  Person Specification Experience

  Essential

• ●  At least three years experience in working with adults in educational settings.

• ●  Passionate about digital, technology and technological developments.

• ●  Collaborative team worker.

• ●  Autonomous, confident and self-starter with a can-do attitude and approach.

• ●  Strong project management and organisational skills.

  Desirable

• ●  Experience working in the charity and VCS, and passionate about social change.

• ●  Knowledge of the challenges faced by the Latin American communities in the UK.

• ●  Basic knowledge of Portuguese.

  Skills
  Essential

• ●  Bilingual English-Spanish speaker, or Portuguese-English speaker with advanced Spanish language skills.

• ●  Highly literate and numerate, including G Suite and relevant teaching platforms and online tools.

• ●  Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

• ●  Ability to prioritise work.

• ●  Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

• ●  Ability and willingness to learn and apply new skills quickly.

  Qualifications

● An academic or vocational qualification in teaching. Commitment, Values and Motivation
Essential

• ●  Strong commitment to the mission and values of Latin American House.

• ●  Proactive and able to confidently take initiative and make appropriate decisions.

• ●  Approachable, with the ability to build effective relationships.

• ●  Able to multitask, adaptable, emotionally intelligent and resilient.

• ●  Willingness to work flexibly as some work on evenings/weekends may be required.

• ●  Autonomous and proactive, can do attitude and able to work as part of a team.

  About Latin American House

  We work for the integration, social inclusion and wellbeing of Latin American and other Spanish and Portuguese-speaking migrants, as well as other communities in our local neighbourhood. Our aims are to improve their lives, to provide a local Community Centre and to promote the rich diversity of Latin American cultures. We are expanding our organisation and diversifying our income streams in order to provide a better and more comprehensive service to our beneficiaries. We are a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee.

  Our services include:

  • Legal and Social Welfare Advice, providing specialist advice on immigration, as well as general information on benefits and employment. In 2019 we also started a EU Settlement Scheme project to support disadvantaged and at-risk Latin Americans and their families.

  • Children’s Education, which currently consists of our bilingual Menchú Nursery and the Spanish Saturday School for children from 5 to 11 years old.

  • Adult Community Learning, in partnership with local authorities, colleges and recognised education organisations, as well as our own volunteers. We provide practical adult education for Latin Americans and local residents.

  • Community Centre, LAH is a well-established centre where people can come for activities, information and orientation.

  • Culture - promoting and showcasing Latin American cultures, for people of all ages and backgrounds. From 2019 there is a dedicated culture coordinator.

  The last three years have been of expansion and growth and we have had an increasing number of beneficiaries, clients and visitors reaching our organisation.

Do you have the passion, drive and commitment to deliver inspiring and unique event experiences?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced events manager to join our dynamic team at the World Hepatitis Alliance to deliver a high-profile global event. We are a small but ambitious not-for-profit organisation looking for a highly organised and motivated individual with experience in managing a similar large-scale event.

Brief description of the event

The World Hepatitis Summit (WHS) is a unique global conference which is focused on public health and provides a platform for the hepatitis community to share ideas, experiences and best practices to drive progress forward to make the elimination of viral hepatitis by 2030 a reality. It is scheduled to take place in late 2021 and will build on the success of the previous two summits which were held in Scotland (2015) and Brazil (2017).  WHS 2021 will take place in Bangkok, Thailand but in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will be delivered in a hybrid event with both face-to-face and online components. As such we are looking for someone who is confident in delivering this new format in order to provide an innovative experience for delegates.

Terms: Fixed contract for 12 months (37.5 hours per week)

Reports to: Head of Programmes

Location: Central London (currently operating on a work-from-home basis)

Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year. Pension contribution of up to 5% of qualifying earnings.

Main purpose and scope

The events manager is responsible for the planning and delivery of the third World Hepatitis Summit. The Summit is a four-day international conference and capacity building event. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of the event. A professional conference organiser (PCO) will be contracted to provide additional administrative support.

Duties and key responsibilities

· End-to-end event management, including detailed delivery planning and comprehensive risk assessments

· Be the point of contact for all committees and other relevant stakeholders involved with WHS 2021 and maintain good working relationships will all concerned

· Organise, chair and facilitate meetings as required, distribute actions logs and conduct follow-up

· Manage suppliers to ensure delivery on time, to budget and to specification

· Report regularly on progress

· Lead post-event evaluations to measure the success, learnings and results of WHS 2021

· Report monthly on event income and expenditure and revise event plans and budgets when required

· Be the first point of contact within WHA for any enquires relating to WHS 2021

· Support the CEO, Head of Programmes and other members of the team in fundraising for WHS 2021

· Work with the communications team to promote and publicise WHS 2021

This job description does not form part of the contract and may be amended to suit the changing needs of the event and the organization.

Personal specification

Experience

· Proven experience working in an event manager role - developing and delivering large scale conferences, from inception to delivery

· Experience delivering virtual events through online events platforms

· Experience delivering international events (preferable)

· Experience working for a membership organisation or in the not-for-profit sector

· Experience working in cross functional teams

Skills and ability

· Confident communicating with people from different cultural backgrounds and from all levels

· Ability to focus on multiple tasks at the same time

· Ability to manage workloads to meet tight deadlines

· Ability to work well under pressure

· Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

· Proactive attitude to problem solving

· Creative and innovative

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to travel overseas as required

WHA are currently operating on a work-from-home basis.

The World Hepatitis Alliance actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusivity within the organisation and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Role overview

The Right to Education Initiative (RTE) is looking for a Communications Manager 

The successful candidate will be responsible to develop and implement an exciting and audience-focused communications strategy in line with RTE’s strategic plan. The communications manager will be responsible for the management and development of RTE’s website, ensuring the content is always relevant and up to date, sharing information to targeted audiences and raising RTE’s profile. He or she will play a key role in supporting RTE’s priority activities and programmes.

This position includes possible travels  to attend work-related meetings and events worldwide.

Areas of responsibilities and key tasks

Communications strategy

• Develop an exciting and audience-focused communications strategy, together with RTE staff and executive board, to help deliver our organisational strategy and objectives.

• Oversee the implementation of the communications strategy.

• Oversee the development and delivery of strategies for digital channels, as well as communications strategies for specific campaigns.

Website and social media presence management

• Produce, consult on, and implement an annual plan for RTE’s website in line with the communications strategy, including the implementation of our planned core activities.

• Web and content management

• Ensure RTE’s website is easy-to-use, meets the needs of our audience in terms of content, functionality, and user experience.

• Day-to-day management of RTE’s international web presence (websites is English, French, Spanish, and Arabic) according to the organisational objectives and priorities.

• Lead on liaising with a web agency to redesign RTE’s websites.

• Analyse, using analytics, and draw actionable insights across all digital channels.

• Source external content contributions, particularly blog posts.

• Coordination of alternative language websites, to ensure content is regularly updated, relevant items are translated, and contributions sourced.

• Recruit and supervise the work of community language facilitators.

• Track developments related to the right to education, human rights, and development, as well as RTE’s media presence.

• Identify and pursue opportunities to maximise the impact of advocacy and increase use of online resources and tools.

Maintain social media and media presence  

• Develop and advise on the strategic use of social media, tailoring content to different audiences and channels. 

• Maintain an active profile of Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. 

• Cultivate and manage media contacts and relations.

• Produce press releases on news-worthy pieces of work.

• Track global media for key development on the right to education and support rapid responses to relevant news articles.

Production of communication material

• Produce high-quality, engaging, and original content, including videos, infographics, press releases, news items, and reports, using desktop publishing, video editing, and photo editing software.

•  Oversee editing, translation, design, and dissemination of regular publications, including monthly e-Bulletin, calendar, and annual report.

• Produce high-quality and on-brand templates for RTE content, including for: case summaries, case studies, monthly e-Bulletin, reports, factsheets, etc.

• Adhere and implement RTE’s style guide for online and print content.

Other

• Management of RTE’s internal communications systems, for example, CRM. 

• Propose tools to improve RTE’s internal communication

• Support RTE staff members in media and communications for research and advocacy efforts.

• Facilitate strategic discussions to clarify objectives, audience(s), key messages, and potential risks related to communications efforts.

• Provide final edit and layout for grant proposals and report narratives.

• Publicise and support facilitation of periodic events.

• Keep abreast of social, communications, and fundraising trends and network with appropriate external organisations to inform thinking.

• Keep tracks of RTE’s impacts, including on media and social media

• Act as a point of contact to external consultants, and coordinate the delivery of their work.

• Oversee the work of interns where applicable.

• From time to time, carry out any other duties that are within the scope of the job.

Note: This role could expand to a full-time role if resources permit – in which case additional responsibilities may be added such as digital marketing, development of multimedia materials etc. 

Candidate profile

We are looking for a highly skilled and enthusiastic Communications Manager to join our team and lead RTE’s communication activities.

This is a new position and a key role, and the successful candidate will have proven experience in communication. It will be essential for the candidate to be committed to human rights, particularly the right to education.

Aside from sharing our values, we are looking for someone who is comfortable working in a multicultural environment and who is happy to take on new tasks and support the team when needed.

We will provide the candidate with the opportunity to work as part of a small team of dedicated and passionate people and the real opportunity to shape the growth of the organization.

In addition to an expert, we are looking for someone who has excellent interpersonal skills.

The ideal candidate will have:

Education & qualifications

• Graduate and/or postgraduate degree in relevant fields, including journalism, political sciences, communications, human rights, or development and/or relevant experience in these fields.

• Substantial experience in communications or related fields.

Essential knowledge

Required

• Good understanding of the international human rights context.

• Familiarity with civil society activism and advocacy, including rights-based approaches.

• Good understanding of the global communication landscape and technics

•  Interest in and understanding of new developments in visual imaging and multimedia.

Desired

• Familiarity with international human rights law, education and development issues, or related

Know-how 

Required

• Experience using Content Management Systems, web editing software packages, and other emerging technologies.

• Experience of using social media platforms and the role/utility of social media for a small human rights organisation.

• Experience of creating and promoting social media content tailored for different channels, as well as monitoring and responding to comments.

• Experience of writing and building emails tailored to relevant audiences.

• Strong written communications skills, in particular an ability to translate dense and technical information into easy to understand and accessible content.

• Strong editing and proofreading skills. A keen eye for detail.

• Fluency in English and one or more of either French, Spanish, or Arabic. 

Working to tight deadlines.

Desired

• Experience handling media and communications for  human rights or social justice organisations.

• Confident editing html.

• Experience of working with multiple language media and media in different contexts.

• Web development expertise.

• Experience in digital marketing.

• Experience in making videos

Personal skills/qualities

• Commitment to human rights, children’s rights, and the right to education.

• Ability to think strategically.

• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, including from distance, as well as external partners.

• Flexibility and adaptability - can adapt to changing work priorities at short notice, take on the ideas of others, adapt own way of working.

• Ability to manage relationships based on respect for each other and mutual trust.

• Positive attitude.

•  Curiosity and creative thinking.

• Open-minded, including open to constructive feedback.

• Good time management and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work in an independent and autonomous way. 

• Willingness to learn new skills.

• Willingness to “pitch in” and support colleagues outside the parameters of the job description where necessary

Status & location 

• Part-time position (3 days a week, 21 hours).

• One-year contract, with possible extension depending on funding

• Our office is based in London, with flexibility to work from home. Possibility to work from another country can be considered.

Salary range                                                                                                     

£35,000 - £39,000 per year for London-based reference (prorated  £21,000 to £23,400)

How to apply

Please send a CV and cover letter with the subject line ‘Communication manager application’

We expect your cover letter to explain:

• Your interest in joining Right to Education Initiative

• Your interest in this role

• Your relevant experience as per the skills and competencies outline above

Deadline to apply: 29 November 2020. 

Interviews: the two first weeks of December.

In view of the volume of applications anticipated, we regret that we are unable to answer individual queries in relation to posts or on the progress of individual applications. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted shortly after 29 November 2020.

About RTE

The Right to Education Initiative (RTE) is a global human rights organisation focusing on the right to education. Established in 2000 by the first UN Special Rapporteur on the right to education, Katarina Tomaševski, RTE was re-launched in 2008 as the 'Right to Education Project', a collaborative initiative supported by ActionAid International, Amnesty International, Global Campaign for Education, Save the Children, and Human Rights Watch. Since May 2017 the Right to Education Initiative is a charity registered in England and Wales with the charity number 1173115.

We stand for the full recognition of education as a human right, essential for the wellbeing and development of every individual, regardless of their status and circumstance over their life course. This commitment is underpinned by the principles of universality, indivisibility and interdependence. We recognise that education is key for the realisation of other rights and for building societies where respect for human rights, tolerance, inclusivity and diversity are valued. 

RTE promote education as a human right, striving for a world where everyone, without discrimination of any kind, can fully enjoy the right to education in all its dimensions. We do this by advocating for states to both legally commit to and implement the right to education - to make it a reality for all. In so doing we also seek to ensure that governments are held accountable for meeting their human rights obligations. We believe that human rights law can be a powerful tool for lasting change. We seek to empower all rights-holders to claim and enforce their right to education, by making law accessible and usable including through online resources. We also work at the frontiers of the right to education, breaking new ground and helping to clarify and deepen understanding and action on critical emerging issues.

RTE builds bridges between diverse fields (human rights, education and development), stakeholders, (including civil society organisations, international organisations, academics, and states) and diverse language communities (including English, French, Spanish and Arabic). We link global, national and local research and evidence-based policy dialogue to campaigning and advocacy with the aim of accelerating progress towards the realization of the right to education for all through positive and concrete changes on the ground.

RTE is a small and agile organisation which combines being a definitive reference point on the right to education and being a cutting-edge actor addressing current and emerging education issues. We play a dynamic and catalytic role to influence the changes needed in law, practice, and societal attitudes, to advance the right to education.