Goodman Masson are looking for a Senior Grants Officer to cover a 6-month interim position with a well-known London University. The role can pay up to £250 a day (umbrella) and ideally the postholder would start in early January. This is an ideal role for someone with similar higher education experience from within a research environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage pre-award activities including costing preparation and grant applications
• Ensure all applications are compliant with industry rules and guidelines, provide advice and support on this matter
• Work with Research contract team to update contracts for funding applications
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure accuracy on all procedure, manage a complex portfolio of multiple research projects
• Work with Research Accountants to prepare financial statements of expenditure

Essential Criteria:

• Must have previous experience in a similar higher education position
• Knowledge of research grants
• Degree educated or equivalent qualification
• Experience working with complex budgets and funding applications

If you wish to apply to this position, please or would like to discuss similar higher education opportunities please submit your cv or email Jasmine.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference, and who wants to be part of a growing team that works across the UK.

You will support the development and delivery of the Charity’s policy and public affairs programme and work across the Charity so that policy informs and supports all aspects of our work.

Job Description

Supporting the development and delivery of the Charity’s policy and public affairs programme and working across the Charity so that policy informs and supports all aspects of our work. The Parliamentary Officer will be responsible for all assemblies across the UK.

1.1 Key Responsibilities

• To develop and maintain a good knowledge of political and policy issues, and service developments, relating to elder abuse spanning all four UK nations and internationally, with a particular focus on ageism.
• To represent the charity in alliances, working and advisory groups, providing advice and information on the nature, extent and issues associated with elder abuse.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of policies to protect older people from abuse, collaborating with statutory and Third Sector colleagues to establish a UK perspective, and propose methods by which such policies could be improved, contributing to the development of more holistic and integrated services for victims across the UK.
• To deliver key aspects of AEA’s parliamentary activity, including proactively building contact with parliamentarians, identifying political opportunities for AEA to have influence, lobbying on relevant Bills, drafting briefing materials and responding to incoming parliamentary enquiries.
• To provide direct advice, guidance and information to social policy makers, including appropriate Members of Parliament, responding to demands for information and calls for evidence along with identifying gaps in knowledge and existing service provision.

1.2 Financial Responsibility

• To work within authorised spending and purchasing limits, monitoring and controlling individual budgets as required.

1.3 Policy Activity

• To influence and provide direct advice, guidance and information to social policy makers, including appropriate members of parliaments, on the nature, extent and issues associated with elder abuse.
• To represent the charity at key external meetings and to take strategic decisions at those meetings in order to further the charity’s strategies. This may involve advising staff and volunteers on social and health care policy and campaigns.
• To draft policy briefings, newsletters, and other public documents, coordinating and producing robust evidence-based material for submission to Government, parliamentarians, the civil service and other statutory bodies, working to tight external deadlines.
• To write policy resources, policy messages including reviews, positions, briefings and blogs for a variety of stakeholders using our website and social media platforms.
• In conjunction with the Chief Executive and Director of Policy, to plan and lead on campaigning and lobbying strategy on policy areas, working with internal and external colleagues and volunteers.

1.4 Media Activity

• To actively work with the communications agency, identifying opportunities for promotion of the charity, providing any necessary information or research, and acting as a spokesperson for the charity in newspapers, radio and television.
• To represent and promote the work of the charity at events, conferences and seminars as required.

1.5 Trustee Board

• To contribute to and produce reports for the Board of Trustees as required and to speak to them when requested.
• To attend meetings of the Board as requested.

1.6 Human Resources

• No direct line management responsibilities
• To provide supervision and/or support to any volunteers working to the post.

2.0 General

• To support our UK-wide Helpline by covering Helpline shifts for at least 4 hours per week, and record calls accordingly using our Customer Relationship Management System.
• To respond appropriately to telephone, written and email enquiries, and maintain own diary (making travel/booking arrangements as necessary). 
• To travel as required. Meetings may be in different parts of the UK, and some meetings may be during evenings or at weekends.

2.1 Information

• To provide information and updates on a weekly basis to ensure that the AEA website is regularly updated, and to directly contribute to the social policy outlets of the charity.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

Desirable

Experience

Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably in a relevant field

Experience of working with Board Directors/Trustees

Good experience in the voluntary sector or equivalent

Experience of working in Westminster Parliament, a devolved assembly or for a political party

Good understanding of legislative requirements applying to adult protection and domestic abuse

Experience of website content management systems

Effective communication skills both written and oral

Experience of issuing press releases

Proven ability to develop effective relationships with senior staff in statutory agencies, voluntary agencies, regulatory bodies

Knowledge of major developments in terms of adult care provision, adult protection, domestic abuse and care regulation

Ability to manage a complex and varied workload

Experience of disseminating research findings

Experience of working in partnership with other organisations and agencies

Skills

Ability to think and plan strategically

Excellent interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, sensitivity and negotiation skills

Excellent presentation skills

Skilled at developing and maintaining internal and external working relationships

Strong networking skills

Excellent project management skills

Personal qualities

Innovative and creative, able to identify and act upon new opportunities

Proactive, and able to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team

An excellent communicator with strong persuasive skills

Inspirational to both internal staff and external supporters

Targets and results oriented

Education

Thorough knowledge of charity law and parliamentary process, including GDPR.

Degree level education

Thorough working knowledge of MS office

Other

Willingness and ability to operate in accordance with the values and policies of AEA and work flexibly in response to changing organisational requirements

An ability to demonstrate a positive attitude to older people and a demonstrable interest in challenging elder abuse, coupled with an ability to deal appropriately with sensitive issues

Flexibility and willingness to travel in the UK and to work some unsocial hours

Commitment to bring into the work the views and needs of people with direct experience of abuse

Purpose of Post

Working with the Registered  Care Manager accountable for compliance. The Compliance and quality Officer will be responsible for providing VCP with a clear view of its compliance with fundamental standards of care, the actions required to bridge any gaps and the risks associated with non-compliance. Horizon scan to identify new or amended compliance standards and ensure that VCP is aware of and prepared for the implications of any change. You will be responsible for developing and reviewing Care & Support Plans and carried out Risk assessment, policies and procedures to ensure they are compliant with  CQC (the Care Quality Commission), current practices, legislation and the requirements of the regulatory bodies. Deputise for the Registered Manager by taking responsibility for the domiciliary care day to day operational service in their absence.

This is a challenging and rewarding role, Compliance & Quality Officer must work collaboratively  with  the IT/ECM Coordinator, Recruitment officer, Care coordinators, and Field Care Supervisors to  continuously monitor quality and performance.  

This role will require you step in for on calls if required. At all times to adhere to the VCP values of Respect, Independence, Flexibility, Dignity and Choice.

Safety and Quality of the Organisation

• Be responsible for the safe delivery of the service in line with legislative requirements and the organisation’s policy and procedures.
• Promote safe working practices under the Mental Capacity Act, Pan-London Safeguarding procedures and general medication management
• Undertake training and development to keep up to date with the law, best practice and changes in organisation policy, applying this knowledge to day to day management and delivery of care.
• Understand and monitor health and safety in the workplace and in the field.
• Maintain full and accurate records and reporting systems in accordance with legal requirements to ensure the effective running of VCP.
• Implement quality management and improvement systems. Effectively manage complaints and incidents.
• Carry out investigations relating to the quality of the service and use findings to make improvements.
• Be prepared to work flexibly to ensure the safe delivery of the service.
• Provide the client, and where appropriate their representatives, with information about the service so that they are clear about what to expect and how they can raise any concerns.
• Apply excellent communication skills with client, their families and representatives, staff and other health and social care professionals to deliver high quality homecare services.
• Keep all information about client and their families secure and confidential.
• Signpost staff to guidance and advice on policies and CQC standards
• Ensure the most up to date policy and associated documents are accessible and used appropriately in practice.
• Audits to ensure standards are constantly maintained

Health and Safety /Training

• Initiate and maintain effective Care planning, Quality Assurance Management, Complaints Management, Risk, Health and Safety Management, and evidence based care audits.
• Implement and initiate training and work alongside the Registered Manager with compliance concerns and to achieve outstanding in CQC inspections.
• Identify ongoing training needs and ensure staff are up to date with current best practice.
• To take part in training opportunities in the Vincentian tradition of working and to promote these values to all members of staff.
• Promote and share best practice across care and support.
• Source appropriate training providers and evaluate their performance to ensure they meet the learning and development needs of care and support staff.
• Ensure learning opportunities meet the requirements of CQC standards

• To maintain professional accountability for:
  • care delivered
  • care resources
  • training and supervisions to staff providing care

· Undertake and support quality development workshops as required.

• Carrying out field observations for all new Care Workers in line with our training and development programme and take any appropriate action as necessary.

• Communicate effectively with office staff and other care teams as required.
• Ensuring Health and Safety Legislation is adhered to at all times.
• Undertake other duties as requested by your Line Manager.

Investigations

• To investigate irregularities and non-compliance issues, highlighting areas of concern.
• Coordinate and manage accident and incident data.
• To take lead in all investigations within VCP.
• To create a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.

General

• To deputise for coordinators as required.
• Effectively deal with enquiries and cold calls, escalating to management where required.
• Fulfil any other tasks that may reasonably be assign to you from time to time, according to business needs.

Candidate Specification

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Experience and skills

• Must have expeience in the Domicillary care . 
• Excellent communication skills. Experience of building positive working relationships with people who use services and their families, staff and other health and social care professionals.
• Excellent skills at building partnership working relations with commissioners and contracts monitoring officers building rapport and instilling trust.
• Ability to support client with all aspects of their daily living in a manner that respects their dignity, is non- judgmental and promotes their independence, choices and privacy.
• Experience of care services, risk assessment and person centred care and support.
• Ability to plan and organise workloads effectively so client receive the services they expect.
• Good administrative skills and computer literacy.
• Experience of managing and developing an effective staff team including recruitment, training, supporting and supervising staff.
• Ability to maintain clear written and electronic records and to follow statutory reporting procedures.
• Ability to implement Vincentian Care Plus’ policies, procedures and instructions.
• Experience of managing the delivery of social care services as a registered manager.

Personal attributes

• Caring and compassionate towards people in need of care and support.
• Respect for people suffering from a range of medical conditions with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own.
• Strong commitment to non-discriminatory care practice.
• Commitment to respecting the rights of client at all times and to promoting their privacy, dignity and independence throughout their lives.
• Self-motivated and keen to learn. Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions.
• Excellent time keeper and reliable and professional.

Knowledge and understanding

• Excellent understanding of the needs of people who require care and support at home and the provision of homecare services in line with best practice.
• Good understanding of the regulatory responsibilities of a Registered Manager and the law relating to domiciliary care services.
• Must have NVQ L5 or equivalent, or be willing to work towards a relevant management qualification.
• Understanding of systems to maintain confidentiality in relation to client, staff and the business.
• Knowledge of health and safety matters in relation to homecare services and risk management.
• Knowledge of how to recognise abuse and safeguarding procedures.

The job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. This job description reflects the job content at the time of writing and will be subjected to periodic change in light of the changing operational and environmental requirements. The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job related duties assigned by your line manager. Due to the nature of the care industry employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the charity. The employee will carry out any other duties as are required within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by your line manager.

Salary and Conditions of Service

The salient features of Conditions are as follows:

The salary will be in the range of £28,000 to £30,000 per annum. 

You will be automatically entered into the Nest Pension Scheme after three months.

• All offers of appointment are subject to receiving satisfactory references and medical clearance and DBS checks.

All appointments are subject to a probationary period.

Applications

When preparing your application, you should address carefully the post details enclosed and in particular the qualities outlined in the Candidate Specification.  Please include examples where appropriate.

Further Information

We operate a no smoking policy.

We confirm our commitment to equal opportunities in all our activities.  It is intended that no job applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of political belief, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or social class.  Selection and promotion criteria will be kept under review to ensure that individuals are treated on the basis of the job requirements and on their relevant personal merits, and are not disadvantaged by conditions or requirements, which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Additional Information

• The post holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the Charity’s Equal Opportunities Statement.
• Work in line with the Charity’s Safeguarding People from Abuse Policy and Whistle Blowing Policy to ensure that people are kept safe at all times.
• Confidentiality of residents to be maintained at all times.
• The post holder must carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the non-smoking environment of the Charity.
• An understanding of administering medicines.
• The post holder must respect the confidentiality of data stored electronically and by other means in line with the Data Protection Act.
• The service is committed to the principle that no member of staff should work on average more than 48 hours per week. Staff who do exceed this limit need to complete an opt out form. Any member of staff who undertakes work outside the Home, regardless of whether they exceed 48 hours or not, must inform their manager of this in writing.

Genuine Occupational Requirement

We are a Charity which unpins its values and ethos from the teachings and example of St Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac, who co-founded the Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul in 1633. Although we employ people of all faiths and none, we require that all employees learn about the Vincentian values which is the driving force of the charity.

The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. All members of staff are required to be professional, co-operative and flexible in line with the needs of the post.

Every three minutes, someone in the UK is diagnosed with dementia, and it is now the leading cause of death. There are currently over 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK, and this is expected to increase to 1.1 million by 2025, and 2 million by 2050.

Dementia UK helps families cope by giving them a lifeline to living more positively day-to-day through the unique, specialist one-to-one support of our specialist Admiral Nurses. When things get challenging or difficult, our nurses work alongside people with dementia and their families, giving them the expert guid­ance and practical solutions that they need, which can be hard to find elsewhere. Dementia UK Admiral Nurses help people to live more positively with dementia in the present, and to face the challenges of tomorrow with more confidence and less fear.

Our aim is to ensure that there is an Admiral Nurse available for every family that needs one.

About the Supporter Care Officer Role

Dementia UK has experienced exciting and unprecedented growth over the past four years, more than doubling income to £6.9 million.

We have seen significant growth in income and have ambitious plans to maintain this growth; so we can significantly increase the number of Admiral Nurses, and the specialist support they provide. 

This role will involve working as a key member of a busy Supporter Care team, helping to maintain and drive fundraising growth across a number of income streams. You will achieve this by ensuring the best possible supporter experience for all of our donors, and by proactively improving processes and ways of working.

We’re recruiting: Chief Executive Officer

The Finance Innovation Lab works for a financial system that serves people and planet – one that’s democratic, responsible and fair. We incubate the ideas and people with the potential to transform the system, and we advocate for changes in the rules that shape the way finance works.

We’re a unique charity with a global reputation as a pioneer in systems change. Our work is driven by the belief that the dysfunctions of our financial system contribute to some of our most pressing social and environmental challenges, from fossil fuel extraction to unaffordable housing, but that it doesn’t have to be this way: people created the system and people can change it.

The Lab began as a collaboration between WWF-UK and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales in 2009, and became an independent charity in 2015. We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved since independence, including:

• Lab Fellowship, our flagship programme for financial innovators focused on social and environmental impact
• Our groundbreaking report The Regulatory Compass, arguing that policymakers and regulators should put social purpose at the heart of their work
• Our pioneering work supporting finance professionals to transform their organisations from the inside
• Our growing community of changemakers in finance – innovators, intrapreneurs and influencers all working to build a better financial system.
• Our highly-regarded publication A Strategy for Systems Change, documenting the Lab’s journey from conception to independence.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a global pioneer in systems change. You’ll shape our vision and strategy for a financial system that serves people and planet, guiding our programmes and scaling our work to achieve maximum impact. Acting as a strategic partner to our COO, you’ll support the development and delivery of the Lab’s financial strategy and operational plans, and you’ll work with the COO, chair and vice-chairs to ensure we have a strong, engaged board.

You’ll lead our relationships with a wide range of influentials, harnessing our networks to develop powerful new initiatives and secure new sources of income for the Lab. You’ll build our reputation as a thought leader and maximise our brand profile with key audiences, and you’ll lead our relationships with key funders. As custodian of our methodologies and theory of change, you’ll ensure we’re responsive to change and we embed evaluation and learning throughout our work. You’ll lead and inspire our team to fulfil their potential, and support them to develop thought leadership around their work.

In all of your work and relationships, you’ll reflect the unique nature of the Lab’s approach to financial systems change and you’ll act in line with our values of collaboration, action learning and empowerment.

The role involves frequent travel, both in the UK and internationally, and you’ll need to attend events in the evening and at weekends (for which time off in lieu can be claimed). You’ll be based in our modern offices in Farringdon, with flexible working hours and scope for remote or home working some of the time. We also welcome applications from candidates wishing to job share, either individually or in a pair.

The person specification asks for a wide range of competencies and we recognise that we’re unlikely to find a candidate who fits every requirement. If you don’t meet all of the essential requirements but still believe you could thrive in the CEO role, please consider applying or get in touch to discuss your fit for the role.

Please note that from 20 December to 6 January we will have reduced capacity for responding to enquiries, so we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible.

Applications close at 9.00am on 7 January 2020. Please do not send a CV or letter of application – these will not be read.

Interviews will take place week commencing 27 January, with second interviews week commencing 3 February.

No recruitment agencies please – we will only consider direct applications for this role.

We are looking for dynamic and high calibre person with a passion in the health and social care policy and landscape and interested in working alongside our Healthwatch Bromley Operations manager in delivering our operational contractual obligations.

Main purpose of the role

The Healthwatch Project Officer will be part of a small professional team located in central Bromley. The primary focus on this role is to be responsible for the coordination and delivery of our patient engagement work with our volunteers and to collate, analyse and report writing. To also guide and support, the Operations Manager with our core service contract delivery and research project work.

To apply please provide your CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 sides referring the attached person specification. 

Interim HR Officer Job paying £15-17p/h

Your new company
You will be working for a faith charity based in Central London.

Your new role
As HR Officer, you will be responsible for managing a range of HR matters from resolving enquiries efficiently to supporting with high volume administration requests including: processing forms, employee changes, new starters, producing reports, building relationships with stakeholders and supporting HR delivery overall. You will provide outstanding excellent customer service by acting as the first point of contact, diagnosing problems, finding and implementing solutions that meet the organisational need.

What you'll need to succeed
you will demonstrate previous HR experience and a genuine passion and interest in HR operational duties. As an individual, you will be an excellent communicator and prepared to work hard which will be demonstrated in your ability to deliver excellent customer service. You must be immediately available to start week commencing 18^th November 2019.

What you'll get in return
This is an excellent opportunity to build upon existing HR experience within a busy team and reputable organisation. The organisation are recruiting on a permanent basis so this interim role may turn permanent If you are successful.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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

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

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

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, has an excellent eye for detail, and wants to learn and contribute to a great team. We can offer you a rewarding and varied role, with lots of training and support, in our small but busy team in London.Last year we were able to send over 4 million treatments to places like Yemen, South Sudan, Palestine and Guatemala, where easily treatable diseases can mean chronic pain, poor quality of life or even a death sentence.

Please view the document below to see the full job description and person specification.

IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.

We offer excellent benefits including a company pension scheme and a generous holiday entitlement.

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

Applications close on 6th January 2020, and interviews will be on 14th January 2020.

Our Public Acts team are hiring! We are looking for a Public Acts Administrator to join us on a Fixed Term Contract for 18 months.

Public Acts is the NT’s new nationwide initiative to create extraordinary acts of theatre and community. Launched in September 2017, the programme builds partnerships with communities and theatres across the UK, through which we create ambitious new works of participatory theatre.

The purpose of this role is to act as the central administrator for the Public Acts programme, working closely with the Senior Producer, Engagement Producer and Director of Public Acts to effectively administrate the various elements of the Public Acts programme.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Solid administrative experience in a professional organisation
• Excellent organisational skills including the ability to prioritise tasks within competing work demands and to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to use own initiative, showing a proactive approach to work
• Ability to deal confidently and positively with a wide range of people of all ages and backgrounds in writing, face-to-face and over the phone

If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

For further information on this position and to apply follow the link

The closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is: 5pm, on Friday 20th December 2019

For further queries please email our Recruitment team

We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and welcome applications from everyone.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.

HR Department 2019

Permanent L&D Officer job paying £30,000-£34,000

Your new company
You will be working for a Social Enterprise Charity located in Highbury and Islington. Your new role
As L&D Officer you will be responsible for working collaboratively with the People and Culture team to ensure that all training activity is scheduled with employees and training providers. Daily responsibilities will include: coordinating all training and development activities ensuring a high standard of service to internal and external customers. You'll also be promoting the organization's commitment to investment in personal development as a means of improving employee morale and engagement. In addition to this, you will act as the first point of contact for all training inquiries and activity. This is a permanent position paying up to £34,000.

What you'll need to succeed
Previous experience in a similar L&D role is essential. You will also demonstrate good working knowledge and experience of managing an internal training system to ensure course information and training records are kept up to date. A personal interest in succeeding and developing within HR is also essential for this role. You'll be required to start week commencing 2^nd December, so you must be immediately available.

What you'll get in return
This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation which has recently experienced a lot of change and therefore an excellent opportunity for you to shape the role whilst influencing the culture.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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The Fairtrade Foundation

Job title: Media Officer

Salary: £30,521 per annum

Location: London

Contract/Hours: 35 hours, Full time

Fairtrade Foundation are recruiting for a Media Officer to work within the Media & Communications Team on the development and delivery of media strategies and campaigns.  You will need to build and maintain relationships with print, broadcast and social media, to ensure impactful coverage of Fairtrade and its positive impact for producers. 

The role is a vital and highly visible one within the Foundation. You will join a small high performing team that creates, develops and promotes compelling stories about Fairtrade, as well as a key role in events such as the Fairtrade Fortnight. You will have excellent writing skills, along with experience of working in a busy press office dealing directly with journalists and managing the external media monitoring and press clippings services. You will often be first point of contact for journalist enquiries. You should also have experience of using web content management systems and specialist journalist contact databases. If you have experience of organising events for journalists with the aim of securing media coverage, that’s great, but it’s not essential.

It’s an exciting time to join the Fairtrade Foundation – we have just celebrated 25 years of the FAIRTRADE Mark in the UK. Fairtrade Foundation is a passionate and ambitious development organisation committed to tackling poverty and injustice through trade. We are best known as the independent, not-for-profit body behind the FAIRTRADE Mark, a product label assuring consumers that their purchase helps disadvantaged farmers and workers in developing countries secure a better deal.

At Fairtrade we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children & vulnerable adults in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work within this environment are recruited to work for us. Therefore for this specific role a basic DBS check will be needed for this role as part of an offer of employment.

Fairtrade is a movement for change that works directly with businesses, consumers and campaigners to make trade deliver for farmers and workers.

Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation.

The international Fairtrade system (of which the Fairtrade Foundation is a member) works on behalf of farmers and workers to drive sustainable livelihoods, empower producers and workers, and make trade fair.

The Fairtrade Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Closing date: 6 January 2020 10 a.m.

Interviews will take place 20 January 2020

Contract: Permanent

To apply please fill out an application online (CVs will not be accepted) visit the jobs page at

 Job Description

Job Title: Media Officer

Reports to: Senior Media Manager.

Staff Reporting: None, but supervision of volunteers may be required.

Based at: 5.7 The Loom, 14 Gower’s Walk, London, E1 8PY

Salary: £30,521 a year

Level: Grade 7

Date updated: December 2019

Fairtrade is a movement for change that works directly with businesses, consumers and campaigners to make trade deliver for farmers and workers.

Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation.

The international Fairtrade system (of which the Fairtrade Foundation is a member) works on behalf of farmers and workers to drive sustainable livelihoods, empower producers and workers, and make trade fair.

The Fairtrade Foundation is an independent non-profit organisation that focuses on four key areas of work in the UK:

• We partner with businesses to certify their supply chains according to Fairtrade’s independent, producer/worker focused standards, and to enable increased investment in producer and worker led development plans. This includes licensing the use of the FAIRTRADE Mark on products.
• We grow demand for Fairtrade products by connecting producers and workers with retailers and branded businesses in the UK, and helping to strengthen supply chain relationships that are fairer and more equitable. 
• We work with commercial and donor partners to develop programmes and services that support producers and workers to achieve their development goals. 
• We campaign to raise awareness of the need for Fairtrade amongst the public and with policy makers, supporting the grassroots Fairtrade movement to call for fairer trade.

The hundreds of Fairtrade Towns, Faith Groups, Schools and Universities and committed supporters are vital in helping us realise our vision of fair trade.

In the UK, the Fairtrade Foundation employs around one hundred staff across Commercial, Public Engagement and Impact Directorates, and in Finance, IT & Data, Facilities & HR teams.

Background

Public Engagement

The Public Engagement Directorate inspires and enables public supporters of Fairtrade to take action, either individually or in their communities through a diverse range of channels and campaigns.  We aim to make public support for Fairtrade as strong and wide ranging as we can. The Media and Communications unit is key to achieving this goal and to ensure people are aware of the difference Fairtrade makes to the lives of farmers and workers around the globe.

What we are looking for?

It’s an exciting time to join Fairtrade – We’re in the fourth year of our 2016-2020 Strategy – Fairtrade Can, I Can – Changing Trade, Changing Lives which is an ambitious global response to a changing world. Our new strategy presents the opportunity for us all to work together in new ways, to drive even more impact, galvanise pubic support and action to tackle the urgent challenges farmers and workers face by continuing to drive an effective and inspiring organisation and system.

We have just celebrated 25 years of the FAIRTRADE Mark in the UK. Fairtrade Foundation is a passionate and ambitious development organisation committed to tackling poverty and injustice through trade. We are best known as the independent, not-for-profit body behind the FAIRTRADE Mark, a product label assuring consumers that their purchase helps disadvantaged farmers and workers in developing countries secure a better deal.

The role is a vital and highly visible one within the Foundation. You will join a small high performing team that delivers and promotes compelling stories about Fairtrade, as well as a key role in events such as the Fairtrade Fortnight. You will have excellent writing skills, along with experience of working in a busy press office dealing directly with journalists and managing the external media monitoring and press clippings services. You will often be first point of contact for journalist enquiries and would therefore best suit a naturally confident and who is comfortable communicating at all levels and has the ability to easily build efficient and effective working relationships. You should also have experience of using web content management systems and specialist journalist contact databases. If you are a talented and ambitious Media or Press Officer, with experience mentioned you will be a great fit. If you also have experience of organising events for journalists with the aim of securing media coverage, that’s great, but it’s not essential.

The Role Profile

The post holder will work with the Media & Communications Team on the development and delivery of media and communications strategies and campaigns, and in building and maintaining relationships with print, broadcast and social media, to ensure impactful coverage of Fairtrade and its positive impact for producers. The role engages the public through effective dissemination of Fairtrade news, PR campaigns, impact stories and content, building relationships with journalists, bloggers and media outlets and managing overall media monitoring and office systems.

Key Tasks

1. Acts as a first point of contact for general press enquiries, as well as meeting and greeting journalists at various events internally and externally.Is responsible for handling requests from journalists for facts and figures, photographs and images, footage, product samples, logging and overseeing sample and footage stocks.
2. Sets up media interviews, providing relevant briefings, information and logistical support for spokespeople to ensure they are well prepared.
3. Works with Media & Communications Team to set up media training for Fairtrade Foundation spokespeople.Develops digital press relations, working with the digital team to create innovative content and news stories to place on Foundation website and elsewhere.
4. Drafts responses to media queries and questions on and offline, working with senior media managers to develop key messages and quotes.
5. Drafts press releases and sells in stories to relevant media lists, and disseminates relevant content into our social networks, drawing these to the attention of relevant journalists, bloggers and agreed audiences.Works up ideas for new media campaigns and innovative ways to target the press, and manage delivery of agreed elements of any campaigns, especially ensuring delivery of media coverage in regional, educational, faith-based and community press outlets.
6. Develops and manages the organisation of media events, e.g. press launches, webinars and online chats, press conferences, press or blogger outreach days, PR stunts.
7. Ensures the smooth running of the Foundation’s media office, including up-to-date lists of journalist and blogger contacts and mailing lists, media calendar of activity across all channels (both traditional and digital), running files, on-call rota systems, daily news review processes etc.Works closely with digital colleagues on the Foundation’s digital and social media systems, including Facebook, Twitter feeds, Instagram and other social media accounts, developing engaging content, stimulating and managing conversations and responses. Ensures effective content management of virtual press office on the Foundation’s website including news and partners news pages, online press packs.
8. Contribute into media, digital and marketing communications planning & editorial calendars to ensure clear management of stories and content across relevant channels.
9. Manages schedules and content for the Foundation’s news blog, working with the managers in the team to commission and edit pieces from colleagues and external guest bloggers, conduct interviews, write fresh content.  Ensures the blog responds to news stories with relevant commentary, and drives wider dissemination from our blog into Fairtrade’s stakeholder e-news, mainstream online news, social media and commentary channels.Manages the monitoring, dissemination and evaluation of media coverage
   • disseminates daily / weekly news summaries
   • ensures all press clippings are logged and filed
   • manages the relationship with external press clippings service
   • ensures audio and visual recordings of broadcast coverage
   • ensures up to date media coverage is displayed in relevant places
10. Supports the team in the preparation of overseas press visits, including logistical travel arrangements, preparation of briefings and press packs, liaison with other parties on the trip etc.
11. Recruits and manages volunteers or interns to support the delivery of media activities and events, and in the day to day running of the media office

Review Arrangements

The details contained in the Job Description reflect the content of the job at the date the job description was prepared.  It should be remembered, however, that it is inevitable that over time the nature of individual jobs will change; existing duties may be lost and other duties may be gained without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.  Consequently, the Fairtrade Foundation will expect to revise this job description from time to time and will consult with the post holder at the appropriate time.

Person Specification

Job Title: Media Officer

Education/ Training

A solid educational background, preferably to degree level, or comparable work experience (E)

Experience

Experience of working in a busy press office and dealing directly with journalists (E)

Experience of drafting and disseminating press releases in a relevant sector (eg charity/not-for-profit, international development or FMCG)  (E)

A successful track record in developing and using digital media channels and social media in order to amplify and disseminate press coverage (E)

Experience of managing administrative systems and acting as the first point of contact for a media team or similar organisation (E)

Previous experience of using specialist journalist contact databases and previous experience of dealing with external media monitoring  and press clippings services (E)

Previous experience of, and familiarity with using Web content management systems (CMS) (E)

Experience of media and social media monitoring and analysis, including use of Google analytics, and tools to measure audience reach, value, sentiment and engagement (E)

Experience of organisation of events with the aim of securing media coverage, and events for journalists (D)

Knowledge/ Technical Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills (E)
• Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy (E)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and successful team working and the ability to deal confidently with internal and external stakeholders (E)
• Excellent IT skills including MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and use of content management systems (CMS) for web publishing (E)
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise a busy workload (E)
• Willingness to take part in out of hours duty rota (E).

Competencies/

behaviours

• Passionate Commitment - having passion, dedication and proactively showing support for the work of the Foundation.  Contributing to a positive internal atmosphere and external perception of the Foundation.
• Embracing Change - flexibility and responsiveness to changing needs.  It is about innovating, doing something new or differently.  It also involves welcoming creative ideas and solutions.
• Working with Integrity - using a principled approach for every decision and action. Choosing to do the right thing even when it is difficult.
• Leadership - taking a leadership role regardless of your rank within the hierarchy.  It involves acting with the Foundation’s vision in mind, being decisive and working for the good of the entire organisation and its mission.
• Teamwork - working in a way which acknowledges the interdependence of people in your team and other teams.  It is also about effective cross-team project working.
• Positive relationships - fostering and maintaining constructive and professional relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Delivering results - achieving a high quantity of measurable results whilst maintaining, or even raising, quality of work.

• Managing resources responsibly - managing the Foundation’s resources well.  It involves negotiating best value for the Foundation and ensuring the longevity of the organisation.
• Information and Knowledge management - working in a way that values the gathering, management and sharing of information (facts and data) and knowledge (understanding gained through experience) of benefit to the Foundation.

Organisational Commitment

• Knowledge of and commitment to Fairtrade, our values and development issues (E)
• We want everyone to be ambassadors for the organisation and encourage staff & volunteers to speak at events which on occasion might be during evenings and weekends (E)
• Commitment to our values: Action, Integrity, Respect, Challenge and Optimism (E)
• At Fairtrade we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children & vulnerable adults in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work within this environment are recruited to work for us (E)

* E = Essential D = Desirable

ABOUT GENERATION

Generation's mission is to provide a career-launching job for every young person, anywhere in the world.

We are a not-for-profit social enterprise that delivers tailored programmes to recruit, train and place unemployed young people into work. Though our unique approach we also solve a wide range of employer challenges—skilled talent shortages, poor job performance, lack of diversity, and high turnover.

Generation launched globally in 2015, and has grown quickly to become the world’s largest demand-led youth employment initiative. We have placed over 30,000 young people into roles (many of whom have suffered some form of adversity), working with over 2,000 employer partners to date across 10 countries and 26 professions.

Generation successfully launched the first UK programmes in March 2019, following 18 months of planning. This included a healthcare programme developed in collaboration with the NHS, and a Cloud Operations programme developed in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Following successful pilots, both programmes are now being scaled up, and we are expanding across London, Manchester, Birmingham, Dublin.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for someone to help us manage our grant from the Greater London Authority (with funding from the European Social Fund) to support programming across London. Reporting to the Programme Lead, this is a new role that would suit someone who has extensive experience working with European Social Fund grants, and with a strong background in compliance. It will also involve putting systems and processes in place to meet donor requirements, so it's a great opportunity to make your mark, and set things up right.

RESPONSIBILITIES

There are four main areas of responsibility:

1. Compliance

• Work closely with the Central programme team to assist in the development and review of Generation policies, processes, tools, templates and guidelines as needed to ensure optimal implementation and understanding of ESF compliance requirements;
• Ensure quality assurance is provided to select processes for internal compliance. For example, manage and conduct compliance audits to ensure that internal review and approval processes for awards are being followed;
• Work with UK Finance partner to ensure ongoing compliance across the London portfolio with legal requirements, our grant conditions, ESF reporting requirements and best practice
• Act as the focal point for all major compliance matters related to ESF funding, and ensure recommendations and audit findings are acted upon

2. Supporting delivery staff

• In collaboration with the Programme and Partnerships Director, provide interpretation of ESF donor compliance regulations / policies as needed programme delivery staff;
• Engage with programme team as needed to provide input and develop solutions on major compliance matters;
• Support Programme Managers to address risk or concerns relating to their programmes, elevating risks or concerns to the Programme and Partnerships Director as required
• Provide relevant and necessary training on compliance matters;

3. ESF programme reporting

• Ensure reporting requirements for ESF funding in London are met and reports submitted on time
• Maximise the income received from ESF grant funded programmes and minimise exclusions

4. Contribute to the wider success and growth of Generation in the UK & globally

• Contribute to the ongoing development of data collection and grant management processes.
• Help develop Generation’s understanding of the needs and attributes of European Social Fund, feeding this back to internal teams as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development of ROI frameworks, tools and data collection processes for existing and new job roles and oversee any necessary data collection process for ESF

BENEFITS

At Generation, we're changing the lives of many young adults, and that in itself gets us out of bed! Here are a few other benefits you'll experience working with the UK team:

• Work alongside some of the best minds to tackle one of the most pressing issues of our time—youth unemployment.
• Opportunity to make your mark - you'll have a lot of autonomy to bring the Generation blueprint to life in a way that makes sense for your region.
• Opportunity to get involved with a range of activities and projects - we're a small team so there's lots of opportunities to get involved!
• Flexible working - we try and accommodate everyone's preferred working pattern / preferences.

Are you an enthusiastic and creative campaigner? Are you passionate about achieving positive and lasting social and environmental change?  

CPRE, the countryside charity, is looking for a positive and dynamic campaigner to join a small, dynamic and impactful campaigns team working on some of the biggest issues of our time. The campaigns team works on a broad range of topics, including tackling the climate emergency and ensuring the health and wellbeing benefits of the countryside and green spaces are available to everyone, especially those who do not currently have access.  

The ideal candidate will have some prior experience of public campaigning and be keen to develop and grow in the role. 

Some of the key areas of responsibility include:

• Supporting the development and delivery of campaigning activities and programmes of work;
• Producing campaigning materials such as briefings, blogs, video copy and emails that help to  increase engagement;
• Assisting in developing new ideas and fresh approaches, including researching policy and following the external context relating to countryside issues;
• Supporting the project management of several campaigns and coordinating the work of colleagues;
• Monitoring and assisting in the evaluation of campaigns; and
• Role modelling CPRE’s values and behaviours.

Building on recent campaign successes such as the moratorium on fracking and the campaign for an ‘all-in’ Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers, the Campaigns Officer will support the development and delivery of campaigns and programmes of work at this exciting point in CPRE’s journey. There has never been a better time to join CPRE: with a fresh new look and ambitious strategy that seeks to achieve a countryside that is thriving, accessible to all and makes a significant contribution to tackling the climate emergency, this is a chance for a campaigner to achieve real and lasting change for people and the countryside.  

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Are you a sharp communicator? Would you like to work in a vibrant national charity?

Prospectus is delighted to support a leading national health charity as they look recruit a Media and PR Officer to join their team for 6 months. You will be working across the social media and press departments, creating and publishing creative media and digital campaigns that will promote the organisation's brilliant work.

This varied role will see the successful candidate responding to media enquiries, creating exciting and powerful content to secure high profile proactive and reactive media. You will also be managing their growing social media channels and building their case study bank for future content.

The successful candidate will have experience within a media or public relations role, either in house or agency, with a strong interest in the news. You will be able to show success in securing national, regional and trade media coverage with experience of adapting engaging stories for different channels. Experience of working within a charity is desirable, but not essential.

This is an amazing opportunity to join an incredible charity that is on the rise and contribute to their already highly regarded public presence.

Please submit a WORD copy of your CV. Supporting statements are not required for this role.