Embrace the Middle East is an international Christian charity helping people of all faiths and none to free themselves from a life of poverty and injustice. Our work and the work of our Christian partners, in Egypt, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Syria and Iraq, who run hospitals, clinics, schools and centres for people with disabilities, really does make a difference. Together we lift up the vulnerable and marginalised, serving families escaping violence or persecution, people living with all kinds of disability, women and children deprived of access to vital education and health services.

As the charity enters a new 5-year strategic period (Hope in Action), we have ambitious plans for growth. Reporting to the Director of Programmes and Engagement, this newly created role will lead our Supporter Engagement Team, playing an integral role in driving and developing our core fundraising programme. We are seeking to nurture an engaged group of supporters, to develop and grow our supporter base; individuals and churches who give, pray, advocate and volunteer.

We are looking to recruit (and welcome to the team) a Head of Supporter Engagement to:

• Work collaboratively with the Engagement team, to develop and implement a clearly defined supporter strategy for retention and growth.
• Provide creative direction and leadership to develop a church engagement strategy that deepens and broadens congregational support and raises more income through church giving.
• Guide the development of Embrace’s legacy and in-memory giving strategy as an integral part of Embrace’s Supporter Engagement strategy.
• Work in close cooperation with the Head of Communications on the development and delivery of effective supporter resources and targeted marketing to new and existing audiences.
• Refer to data intelligence, to set, monitor and evaluate whole team and individual income targets and performance indicators.
• Provide inspirational leadership to the Supporter Engagement team (6 people), empowering them to support the Charity in every way possible to fulfil its vision and charitable aims.
• Work with the Director of Programmes and Engagement, to contribute to the strategic direction of the Charity and be accountable for the success of the Supporter Engagement team.

About you:

We are looking for an experienced fundraising and marketing professional, an imaginative and collaborative team leader, who is passionate about Embrace’s work and has experience of developing supporter engagement opportunities and stewardship journeys for thousands of supporters. You will be able to innovate and improve how Embrace connects with an engaged and growing group of long-term supporters. You will have a high-level of operational expertise and enjoy seeing others develop and flourish.

We are looking for someone who is committed to the Christian mission, vision and values of the charity, either as a practising Christian or someone with a sympathy for Embrace’s mission with the Christian faith and is comfortable working in a faith inspired religious environment and ready with compassion to serve and work with Church congregations structures and communities.

To succeed, you will have experience devising and implementing integrated supporter journeys across traditional and digital channels, leading a team to deliver individual giving, including legacies and community fundraising, programmes achieving income donation in the region of £1.5 Million per annum.

This is a collaborative team role, working with colleagues to bring hope and healing to those whom we serve. You will be part of an organisation that values everyone’s contribution, pays a fair wage as well as attractive benefits, and is committed to support your continuing professional development.

The role will initially be home-based, with flexible working options will be available thereafter. This will include the option to work at Embrace’s offices in Amersham or mainly from home, attending the office as required.

How to apply:

To apply for this role, kindly send through a completed online application form, via the link on our website, attaching a copy of your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability and your motivation for the role.

Closing date: Friday 8 January 2021.

We will contact all shortlisted candidates either before or shortly after the closing date for applications.

Embrace the Middle East is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to child protection. Please note that in order to be considered for this position you need to have the right to work in the UK, either through nationality or relevant work visa. The successful candidate will be required to complete a medical questionnaire and undertake a disclosure check as part of the Charity’s safer recruitment policy.

The Shift.ms community is at the heart of everything we do. We involve people with Multiple  Sclerosis in all aspects of our work to ensure we truly are ‘By MSers, For MSers’.

Participation of the community is a key organisational priority and we’re looking for a Community  Coordinator to help us build and develop relationships and to engage our community through  volunteering, project participation and social media involvement. 

Why are we looking for you? 
Shift.ms is looking for a highly organised and self motivated Community Coordinator. You will be  responsible for supporting the Shift.ms volunteer network, supporting community engagement  through communications via social media, www.Shift.ms and email, and organising and delivering  internal team activities. 

Who is Shift.ms? 
Shift.ms is the social network for people with MS (MSers). Founded by MSers, for MSers, the  charity supports many thousands of recently diagnosed people across the world as they make  sense of MS. The organisation is currently a team of ten, and the community - www.Shift.ms - has  over 50,000 monthly users from all over the world with 38,000 members. Last year, we worked  with 275 volunteers who contributed over 1,500 hours.   

The day to day
Working alongside the Community team, your responsibilities will include:   

Social Media and Communications 
● Create engaging content and manage the Shift.ms social media channels across Facebook,  Twitter, YouTube and Instagram   
● Supporting delivery of social media takeovers 
● Writing member newsletter 
● Management of Shift.ms presence at community facing events 
● Manage and deliver the volunteer team Ambassador programme   

Volunteer Coordination   
● Supporting the advertising and recruitment of volunteers 
● Arranging and supporting interviews with potential volunteers 
● Providing ongoing support and regular communication with all volunteers at every point in  their volunteer experience 
● Keeping accurate records of volunteers, project activity and volunteer expenses 
● Be the community team liaison for external projects which require community involvement 
● Support the Peer Support Manager to ensure the Buddy Network project runs smoothly   

Internal team support 
● Managing team away days/Christmas party 
● Arranging sending of leaflets 
● Manning the central team inbox 
● Writing Trustee report 
● Managing staff birthdays and work anniversaries 
● Support the reporting of community team KPI's 
● Supporting the delivery of staff wellbeing initiatives   

What you’ll need to bring: 
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
● Experience of project coordination 
● Experience of social media management 
● Experience of working with volunteers 
● Strong organisational, ​time management, and prioritisation​ skills 
● Excellent attention to detail   
● Energy, drive and enthusiasm 
● Ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders 
● Ability to write, produce and distribute regular content for web copy and newsletters 
● Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends   

Other information
Hours: 37.5 hours a week
Contract: Permanent 
Salary: £22,000-25,000 per annum dependent on relevant experience 
Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, plus public holidays
Office location: Remote working, with travel required to Leeds or London post-pandemic 
Employee benefits: Life assurance, generous pension, committed learning and development  budget for each staff member.   

Application process
To apply for the position of Community Coordinator, please send your CV via the button below by 5pm on Monday 4th January 2021, along with a response to the following question:   
How do your skills and experience make you the right candidate for this role? (maximum 300 words)   

The closing date for applications is at 5pm on Monday 4th January.

Interviews will be held virtually on 13th and 14th January.

The Students’ Union is a democratic charity, meaning that we are led by our members – over 40,000 students at the University of Manchester.  This vital role ensures that the Students’ Union is empowering students and student representatives to have a strong voice and make change in the organisation. The Democratic Engagement Coordinator is the operational lead on student democratic governance and procedures, helping to ensure that the Union runs as a democratic, member-led organisation. This includes running our student elections, facilitating student decision making, supporting students to develop and implement policies for the Union, and ensuring elected student leaders (officers) are transparent and accountable to the student body.

The Democratic Engagement Coordinator sits in the Liberation, Campaigns and Democracy team at the Students’ Union. This dynamic, exciting team provides the platform for University of Manchester students to make real change, whether as activists, elected officers, or students just looking to help improve things for themselves and their peers. We’re about to enter an exciting time as a team as we embark on a democracy review and look for a creative new democratic structure that meets the needs of a modern student body. We’re looking for someone who can help us to bring students to the heart of all Students’ Union decisions, and challenge us to find more innovative, inspiring ways to run as a democratic organisation

Job title:               Virtual Engagement Coordinator, Inspiration

Location:              Manchester (Remote working due to Covid-19)

Responsible to:   Inspiration Manager

Salary:                 £22,000 – £27,000

Who are we?

Founded by ITV Political Editor Robert Peston (Trustee), and chaired by Andrew Law (Caxton Associates), Speakers for Schools was created to help level the playing field for UK state schools and their students by giving them the same access to the UK’s leading figures from politics, business, science, sport, the arts and more, as that enjoyed by private schools.

Our fast-moving, entrepreneurial charity recognises that its people are not just a number, but its greatest asset, and part of an extended family. We work together to support each other to meet organisational goals.

Working for us, you will be part of a highly respected and aspirational brand, at the heart of a network of many of the UK’s leading figures and employers. This is an exciting time to join our team as we take Speakers for Schools to the next level.

The role

The Virtual Engagement Coordinator role is crucial to the delivery of the Inspiration programme and ensuring our key stakeholders (speakers and schools) are engaging with the charity. Our Inspiration Programme provides a network of today’s most inspiring figures across the business, arts, politics and more donating their time to help inspire students to fuel their ambition. We are passionate about providing high quality and personal service, making it seamless for speakers, educators and organisations to get involved.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Managing own speaker network including mobilising speakers, responding to speaker queries, and ensuring they feel supported by the charity. Driving forward speaker participation with the charity
• Securing talk confirmations and progressing talks through the pipeline from matching speakers to schools, coordinating with schools and ensuring all stakeholder expectations are met
• Coordinating, hosting and producing virtual events and broadcasts for the Inspiration programme
• Working independently and swiftly on high-volume outreach and mobilisation within a structured programme plan to meet targets, as agreed and set by the Inspiration Manager
• Taking ownership of speaker network and planning approaches and engagement for the academic year
• Contacting speakers as agreed with Inspiration Manager
• Maintaining and increasing quality of SfS talks and providing speakers with feedback from schools and pupils
• Securing media collateral from talks as required
• Ensuring consistent and accurate updating of CRM and ensuring proper data management
• Confidently discussing SfS and our goals, aims via email communication, virtual meetings, and telephone
• Attending schools talks on behalf of the charity and where required
• Developing stakeholder’s relationships with speakers to maintain their participation in the charity
• Other duties as required, within the scope of your role.

Skills and Proficiencies:

• Experience in a similar delivery-focussed role within a small, fast-paced organisation
• Experience using Microsoft packages, including Outlook
• Experience of using CRM software to achieve the tasks outlined above (preferably Salesforce)
• Experience of producing, hosting and managing the technical functions of virtual events and broadcasts
• Good customer service skills that mean queries are answered professionally and clearly
• Excellent organisation skills and ability to learn quickly to ensure smooth delivery processes
• Flexibility and a willingness to get stuck in and help with any tasks the team require support for
• Experience communicating with educational establishments and a familiarity with how schools and colleges operate
• Ability to clearly communicate with students to ensure they understand our processes and are able to access opportunities

We are looking for people who:

• Are sociable and confident and happy building and maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Excel at organising their workload and enjoy driving work forward independently
• Think strategically and can change tactics while still meeting larger objectives

Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Morning of your birthday off
• Pension scheme
• CharlieHR perks
• Perkbox
• £500 a year training allowance

Diversity at our core

At Speakers for Schools, we are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

We welcome applications from all, including those where employment has been affected by Covid19 and those seeking to change careers. Diversity if at our core, join us.

How to apply:

Please apply as soon as possible submitting your CV and a one-page covering letter which outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period. 

Appointees are subject to a successful DBS check, as contact with young people is likely.

Please note, if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered.

The Journey to joining Speakers for Schools:

Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received, before the closing date, and will take place over Microsoft Teams. We may appoint before this date depending on applications.

We will be closing this on or before Monday 14th December 2020.

Our new team member will start ASAP.

Are you able to listen ? Do you have the experience, maturity and empathy to support people who have concerns about their workplace ? Could you help someone decide their next steps, without stepping over the line ? You will be covering Barking / Essex Area and must be able to drive.

We are looking for an experienced Guardian with excellent communication skills to support contacting employees to find a self-determined resolution to their concerns for independent and confidential staff liaison service.

The Role
Promptly respond to initial telephone or email, contacts providing an empathic and non-judgemental approach.
Arrange as soon as possible to complete conversations with contacting employees at mutually convenient times and venues. Maximise the use of telephone, skype, facetime etc. in order to facilitate speedy resolution.
Escalate (anonymously when necessary) and remain in contact with the contacting employee and those in the escalation path to ensure a satisfactory resolution is agreed.
When required facilitate a meeting between a contacting employee and a colleague, escalating formally their concern (with their permission) in line with the agreed escalation path.
Write and keep accurate records and contribute to the evaluation of the effectiveness of the service as required, ensuring that reports are completed and recorded in a timely and accurate way.

The Candidate
Proven management and organisational skills at a mid-management or higher level.
Demonstrable experience of interaction with mid-level and senior Executives, Directors and Non-Executive Directors in addressing concerns and issues.
Proven experience of dealing sensitively with difficult issues, to act with integrity and maintain confidentiality as appropriate.
Experience in communicating at all levels of staff from all disciplines and/or grades.
Knowledge of HR policy and proven experience of staff management.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Digital Engagement Co-ordinator

Salary £19,342 p.a FTE

Location – Barnwood, Gloucester (currently remote working)

Hours – up to 37 per week

Age UK Gloucestershire’s aim is to make our county the best place in the UK in which to grow older

The best place in which to grow older has high quality and up to date online content that is easily available and relevant to people as they age.  It also has safe places online where older people can connect and interact with each other, their communities and our organisation. 

We’ve made a start.  During the first Covid19 lockdown we established our Online Springboard Group:  a dedicated online social space (using Facebook) as a place to move some of our community group activity to.  We know that platform can reach far more older people and continue to provide them with information, ideas and interactions – but we need someone with the passion and skills to make this happen.

Digital communications elsewhere in the charity are present, if not always correct.  We now need someone who brings communications and technical know-how to help extend our reach and make our online engagement with older people, local stakeholders and our volunteers more co-ordinated and exciting.

For this exciting new role we are looking for someone who:

• Can shape brilliant, accessible on-line communications to engage, inform and entertain our key audiences
• Has experience and confidence using a range of social media channels, website and email newsletters to communicate consistently.
• understands how to use data analytics to build our audience

If you wish to apply or would like further information on this position, please visit our website by clicking the apply button.

We are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the community we serve, at all levels of the organisation. We therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community. If you think the role is for you but you don’t meet all the essential criteria, please apply anyway and tell us how your skills are transferable,

Closing Date for applications: 

Monday 7th December 2020– although we reserve the right to close applications early. Interviews to be held on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th December 2020.

Grow Wild is Kew’s flagship outreach learning initiative which engages people across the UK to grow and enjoy native plants and fungi.  We deliver Kew’s mission by changing attitudes, connecting people and empowering individuals from our target audiences to achieve environmental and wellbeing benefits. 

The Engagement Assistants are key to our efforts to engage with and diversify our audience.They will write content and present in our campaigns to encourage participation in our activities, especially Grow Wild’s youth-led projects. The postholders will gather and analyse audience feedback and work closely with our youth panel to help shape Grow Wild’s future programme.

Kew is the world’s leading botanic gardens, at the forefront of plant and fungal science, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major visitor attraction.

We want a world where plants and fungi are understood, valued and conserved – because our lives depend on them.

We use the power of our science and the rich diversity of our gardens and collections to provide knowledge, inspiration and understanding of why plants and fungi matter to everyone.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills, able to engage our target audiences through website and social channels. The role requires someone who is up to date with digital trends and can analyse audience feedback, incorporating these learnings across compelling content. 

You should be able to work collaboratively with colleagues in comms, but independently organise and prioritise your tasks to meet deadlines. You will be key in representing Grow Wild to external audiences through content production and appearances in presentations and videos. 

The salary will be £22,500 per annum pro rata. This is a 1 year fixed term contract, for 20 hours per month. This will typically average 5 hours per week but may vary to accommodate business needs. 

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please visit our website for more information and to apply.

Closing Date: 07/12/2020

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.

LOROS Hospice is a local charity and every year we care for over 2,500 people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We deliver free, high-quality, compassionate care and support to terminally ill patients, their family and carers.

The following vacancy has arisen within the Fundraising Department who play a significant part in raising over £6 million each year through voluntary income.

Supporter Engagement Co-Ordinator (Young People) Salary range £20,000 to £25,000 per annum (depending upon experience) 37.5 hours per week 

LOROS is a much-loved charity with a broad supporter base; we pride ourselves on creating meaningful, life-long relationships with supporters of all ages. With a focus on individuals, organisations, clubs and educational facilities across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland. LOROS is now looking for an energetic, fun and positive, ‘people-person’ to join our Supporter Engagement Team and work specifically with young people. As a Supporter Engagement Co-Ordinator you’ll provide the motivation, inspiration, encouragement and support that our young fundraisers and volunteers need to enjoy their fundraising and raise as much as possible. You will be pro-active in generating new contacts and building long-term relationships with individuals, groups and organisations. Throughout 2021 you will be instrumental in delivering the Rocket Round Leicester (RRL) Learning Programme which has been specifically developed for schools, colleges and community groups. The RRL Learning Programme is a ‘launch pad’ for the Supporter Engagement Co-Ordinator to build relationships and create lasting legacies As a member of the Supporter Engagement Team and wider Fundraising Department, you will be actively involved in the planning and delivery of Supporter Engagement Events and Campaigns as well as awareness raising activities such as delivering talks, presentations, arranging, and carrying out tours of the Hospice to visitors. The ideal applicant will be passionate and committed with a great work ethic. The applicant will be willing and able to work long hours over weekend and evenings. Due to the nature of the role you should have access to transport.

Over the past 20 years The Diana Award has delivered services to thousands of young people across the UK and beyond, honing our expertise and skills to produce exceptional, high quality interventions that create long lasting change.

As we embark on the next phase of our strategy, launching in Spring 2021, we are looking for a dynamic and driven Policy Coordinator to help us realise our ambition to increase our policy influence and impact.

The Policy Coordinator will play a key role in helping the organisation to identify priorities and influencing opportunities, as well as ensure that our approach to policy engagement is youth-led and evidence-driven.

This is a new role within the newly established Impact and Evaluation team, also comprising an Impact and Evaluation Manager and two Impact and Evaluation Coordinators.

Job description_

Policy analysis and development:

• Work with the Programme Management Team and other key stakeholders across the organisation (including the Youth Board, Award recipients, alumni and mentees) to identify and agree policy priorities for 2021-2026

• Develop systems and processes to support policy development, ensuring that the organisation’s policy messages are informed by evidence and learning from our programmes and the wider youth sector, as well as the voices of the young people we work with

• Research and write a set of core policy positions for the Diana Award in line with agreed policy priorities

• Coordinate the development of policy submissions, consultation responses and other policy outputs for external audiences as appropriate

• Ensure staff and key stakeholders within the Diana Award are kept informed about external policy developments affecting young people, both in the UK and internationally.

• Work with the communications team to ensure The Diana Award's policy messages and outputs are communicated across the organisation's core channels.

Relationship building and partnership development:

• Identify and develop relationships with key policy networks and forums within the sector, both in the UK and internationally, seeking opportunities for collaboration and coordination where appropriate

• Coordinate the Diana Award’s representation and engagement with relevant sector networks and forums, providing direct representation where appropriate

• Monitor and identify opportunities for external policy engagement and influencing, working with the Programmes Management Team to develop and take forward plans.

• Support the The Diana Award's relationships with parliamentarians, elected representatives and other high profile influencers.

• Prepare briefing materials as appropriate for staff and other key stakeholders to represent The Diana Award's policy agenda externally.

Other

• Identify learning and development opportunities for staff and stakeholders (including ambassadors, youth board, award recipients, alumni and mentees) in the area of policy and influencing

• Ensure appropriate M&E framework in place to support policy work, contribute to ongoing monitoring and reporting

• Contribute to the the development of projects and funding proposals in support of the organisation's policy work

• Contribute to other organisational initiatives as appropriate.

Person Specification_

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

• Clear understanding of current developments and policies affecting young people

• Writing skills: ability to write for different audiences and translate complex ideas into compelling content

• Analytical skills: ability to interrogate ideas and work with both qualitative and quantitative data

• Communications: ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences, experts and non-experts alike

• Research: ability to use participatory research tools and techniques relevant to young people

• Relationship management: experience of building and managing relationships with external stakeholders

• Personal management: ability to work under own initiative, managing time and resources effectively towards agreed objectives and priorities

• Safeguarding: knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues as they apply to children and young people, particularly within the context of policy, advocacy and research

• Demonstrable commitment to the mission and values of The Diana Award.

• Commitment to self-development

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Driven to achieve great results

We are seeking an Youth Outreach Officer who can work alongside our Programme Manager with young people around Manchester and Greater Manchester. This will involve project based outreach youth work, working in schools and holding 1-1s with young people and participate in other elements of RECLAIM work.

Youth Engagement Officer

Reports to: Programme Manager

Location: Manchester, with work across Greater Manchester

Salary: £23,178 p.a.

Contract: 6 months with the possibility of extension

Hours: Ideally full time but we are very open to discussions about part-time working or job-shares. Flexible working will be essential as some evening and weekend work will be required.

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

In summary: Are you:

• Incredibly excited about the potential of a new generation of young working-class leaders?

• Keen to use your experience to help run exciting new programmes?

• Eager to work for an organisation that isn’t afraid to take risks and places young people front and centre in its work?

• Passionate about building a country where working-class people are heard, celebrated for our strength and diversity and aren’t held back by our backgrounds?

We may have the job for you.

Background

RECLAIM is a youth leadership and social change organisation. We are a small but bold charity, using our experience and platform to support and amplify the voices of working class young people. 

Our long term goal is to create a Britain where those of us from working-class backgrounds are proud of – and not held back by – our roots. We want working-class people to be represented in places where decisions are made about their lives and to be recognised for their talent, strength, and diversity. We want to see working-class young people at the heart of this, in a country that ensures that they are seen, heard, and leading change.

Through our work we run programmes to support young people to recognise and develop their leadership skills. We support them to lead campaigns on issues they care about. 

Recent work includes:

• We supported young people to successfully campaign for free bus travel for all 16-18 year olds across Greater Manchester. A policy which now benefits 40,000 young people, making 250,000 free journeys per week and saving them and their families an average of over £500 per young person per year.

• We helped young people highlight and challenge the increasing use of violent and dehumanising language in politics. The campaign gained widespread media coverage and resulted in new commitments from the Speaker, Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition.

• We supported young people across Manchester to have their voices heard on the impact of violent crime and how current responses don’t leave them feeling safe. 

• We are working with young people in a school to support them, and their teachers, to create a learning environment that better works for young working-class people.

• Young people we support have been at the forefront of highlighting the impact of COVID19 on working-class communities and demanding better recognition of the essential workers keeping the country going during lockdown.

Job description:

• Supporting the Programme Manager by feeding into the development, delivery and implementation of different programmes, campaigns and mentoring schemes.

• Using existing and bespoke evaluation tools and methods to judge the success of the programme and working to improve RECLAIM’s work with young people.

• Ensuring our work is in compliance with all relevant health and safety laws and RECLAIM’s policies on safeguarding.

• Developing and delivering innovative one-to-one, small group and large group work with young people to promote their development according to RECLAIM’s mission, including sourcing materials and facilitators, as well as coordinating/supporting volunteers and mentors where appropriate.

• Developing close links with appropriate individuals, organisations, and statutory bodies in the communities in which RECLAIM works to create a conducive environment for RECLAIM’s work with young people.

To apply, please click on the 'How to apply' button and follow the instructions. A Person Specification can be found in the attachments.

Deadline: Friday 11th December 2020 - 5pm.

Advonet is a growing organisation working with people who are marginalised to raise their voices and have their rights respected.

We have an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about upholding the rights of people across Leeds to work as a Community Advocacy Development Coordinator within our Community Advocacy service.

You will be pivotal in reaching and engaging under-represented local communities and groups and expanding our advocacy work with members of the Leeds Advocacy Network (LAN). Creating opportunities for them to use an advocacy approach with the people they support and empowering their communities. This will enable us to extend the reach and scope of advocacy and support even more people to have their voices heard. You will use your coordination and engagement skills to deliver on our exciting Advocacy Development Plan.

You need to have relevant experience in similar type roles and have excellent engagement skills and understanding of advocacy and its different approaches.

To apply for this role please complete the Advonet Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which can be found on the links on this page, along with a detailed job description and person specification (CVs will not be accepted). 

If you would like more information or an informal chat about the post please call The Advonet Group and ask to speak to Bushra Javed, Self-Advocacy Community Advocacy Manager.

About the Role  

THET (Tropical Health and Education Trust) and the Wales and Africa Health Links Network (WAAHLN) are two closely aligned organisations which collaborate to promote the value of Health Partnerships in Wales and across the UK. We are now looking to appoint an International Health Links Coordinator for a fixed-term role until the end of March 2021. 

The International Health Links Coordinator will be part of the THET team, line-managed by the CEO of THET for the duration of this contract. The CEO and the International Health Links Coordinator will be accountable to the Board of WAAHLN. They will also work closely with the staff of Hub Cymru Africa, an organisation which supports the international development sector in Wales. 

The role is ideal for a person with a knowledge of the health sector in Wales. Ideally, they would also have a good understanding of the global health work undertaken by Welsh institutions and NGOs.

You will work on two specific projects, the first to deliver a report making recommendations into how Welsh institutions can increase their access UK ODA funding opportunities in ways that bring benefit to patients in Wales. In parallel, you will deliver a range of capacity building activities to ensure Welsh institutions do not miss out on funding opportunities that present themselves between now and March 2021.

You will be adept at working in partnership with the volunteers who constitute the Board of WAAHLN and across the Welsh health community, and of drawing on the expertise of staff working across THET and Hub Cymru. These include experts in global health, international development, capacity building, fundraising, grant management and policy engagement. 

This position will have a valuable impact in contributing towards longer term strategic aims of growing Wales’ access to ODA funding for global health work; developing strategic partnerships and networks across the UK to raise the profile of Wales in key forums; and building up the capacity of Welsh organisations. 

About WAHLN  

The Wales and Africa Health Links Network represents a unique response from Wales in relation to addressing the sustainable development goals (SDG) delivery as it harnesses the expertise which exists within the NHS in Wales and a counterpart in sub-Saharan Africa. ​

You can learn more about our work on our website.  

About THET  

Today, one billion people will never see a qualified health worker in their lives.  Since 1988, THET has been working to change this.

From reducing maternal deaths in Uganda to improving the quality of hospital care for injured children in Myanmar, we work to strengthen local health systems and build a healthier future for all.  We do this by leveraging the expertise and energy of the UK health community, supporting Health Partnerships between NHS institutions, Royal Colleges and academic institutions in the UK and those overseas. In the past ten years THET has reached over 100,000 health workers across 31 countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia in partnership with over 130 UK institutions. THET has country offices in Ethiopia, Myanmar, Zambia, Tanzania, Uganda and Somalia/Somaliland. Our team in the UK office is composed of Programmes, Grants, Communications and External Engagement and Policy and Learning teams as well as Finance, and Operations.

You can learn more about our work on our website. 

Job Purpose:  

This role will:

1. Identify mechanisms and funding opportunities for Welsh institutions at UK level, particularly from ODA (Overseas Development Assistance) sources but also beyond so that the Welsh NHS and other health organisations can fully realise their international ambitions and associated benefits. 
2. Upskill Welsh based Health Partnerships to help increase the capacity, quality and impact of their work. This will focus on responding to challenges to post-colonial attitudes as well as the climate crisis.

Key responsibilities 

The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following tasks across two key workstreams:   

1. Identifying funding mechanisms and opportunities for Welsh Institutions at a UK level (45%) 

• Development of funding baseline and analysis of current trends.
• Identifying funding mechanisms and strategic stakeholders in the UK. 
• Development of recommendations for Welsh institutions. 
• Dissemination of report to relevant stakeholders. 

2 .Capacity building (45%) 

• Conduct training needs analysis of Health Partnerships and develop relevant action plan for 2020-21 to address these.
• Coordination of three training webinars to Health Partnerships addressing identified needs.
• Support key stakeholders in Wales to better articulate the role of the Welsh NHS. 

3.Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (10%) 

4.Other tasks as appropriate in relation to outcomes listed in ‘Job Purpose’ section.

Key Deliverables  

• Report on funding mechanisms and opportunities at UK level for Welsh institutions.

• Capacity-building of Welsh institutions focused on business development, digitalisation and inclusion and diversity.

The role will have a significant research component, with a focus, as outlined above on the funding environment, but will also require strong interpersonal skills when liaising with Health Partnerships.

Person Specification  

Qualifications 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience in a relevant area)  -Essential 

Experience 

• Experience conducting research projects in limited timeframes. - Essential 

• Experience delivering capacity building activities.  -Essential 

• Experience of working in the Welsh health sector. - Essential 

• Experience in global health, international development or non-profit sector. - Desirable 

Knowledge 

• Knowledge of Welsh health sector and Welsh government. - Essential 

• Knowledge of global health activity and programmes. - Essential

• Knowledge of global health funding environment. -  Desirable 

Skills 

• Strong research skills and experience (academic or professional). - Essential 

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).- Essential 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders.- Essential

• Motivated, self-starter, can-do attitude.- Essential 

• Welsh Language Skills -  Desirable 

Values 

• Flexible and adaptable - Essential 

• Intercultural sensitivity and awareness. - Essential 

• Ability to work independently.- Essential 

• Commitment to THET’s values and aims. - Essential 

Conditions of Employment  

Hours:  Full Time Employment (37.5 hours per week)

Leave: 25 days annual leave per annum (pro-rata). 

Please email your CV (maximum 2 sides of A4) and a covering letter (maximum one side of A4)   citing ‘International Health Links Coordinator’ in the subject line. Any applications exceeding these parameters will not be considered. Please explain in the cover letter your experience in specified areas and your motivation for applying for this role. 

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Thank you 

An exciting opportunity has become available to work as a Women’s Development Unit Coordinator (Good Practice) and Women’s Development Unit Coordinator (Evidence).

About the Women’s Development Unit

These roles will work as part of the Women’s Development Unit, a partnership between The Connection at St Martin and Solace Women’s Aid, which seeks to tackle women’s homelessness.

The Connection at St. Martin’s is based in the heart of London, near Charing Cross Station and Trafalgar Square. The Connection has been helping homeless people since the First World War and is one of London’s largest homelessness charities. The Connection helps 2500 people each year through delivery of services for rough sleepers and people who are vulnerably housed.

Solace Women’s Aid is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London. Our purpose is to bring to an end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, and in particular women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

The Women’s Development Unit will support collaboration across the violence against women and girls (VAWG) and homelessness sectors, to advocate for and enhance the voice of homeless women across London to influence relevant national, regional and local strategies and to drive forward improvements in service provision for women in London facing severe and multiple disadvantage.

About You

The roles require:

• An understanding of the needs and issues faced by homeless women

• An understanding of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)

• Experience of working with other agencies and of building strong, effective partnerships

• Creative, flexible thinking and ability to work within a new unit as it develops

• Strong experience in policy, practice development, training and/or evidence and impact

So, are you interested in this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits?

To apply, please submit an application form, highlighting that you meet the requirements of the role set out in the person specification. Only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification, will be considered for an interview.

Closing date: Monday 7th December – 9am

Interview date: 17th & 18th December

Location: Likely to be working remotely initially with an office base at Adelaide Street in the longer term and occasional requirement to travel.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010.