Can you listen calmly and empathically to a boy who has experienced sexual abuse? A non-binary person who was raped? The partner of a man sexually assaulted?

You’ll give emotional support, information and signposting via webchat, email, SMS, Whatsapp and phone to men, boys and non-binary people who have experienced sexual abuse, and their loved ones.

This is a flexible, rewarding role with the chance to make a meaningful difference to the journeys of those who contact us. Last year 2,500 contacted us; no two chats were the same.

Hours:

• Mondays, 12.00pm - 4.00pm
• Thursdays, 4.00pm - 8.00pm
• Fridays, 12.00pm - 4.00pm

• + around 4 hours per month of line management, team meetings and supervision
• + Opportunity for overtime.

Location:

• Work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• You must have a private, confidential home working environment during the COVID pandemic to be considered for this role.
• When safe, our usual place of work is in Shadwell/Wapping, London (E1). Weekend shifts are always worked from home.

Key dates:

20-minute assessment:

• Monday 26th October, between 9am and 1pm

Interviews:

• Thursday 5th November

Start date:

• Thursday 19th November, ideally

Training (mandatory):

• Saturday 5th December

All of these will take place online.

How to apply

Please read the attached job description carefully and email a completed application form no later than 10pm on Wednesday 21st October, 2020

We are a diverse helpline team and particularly welcome applications from people from structurally oppressed communities and people who share some of the identities of our service users.

About us

The Rhodes Trust brings together and develops exceptional people from all over the world, and in all fields of study, who will be able to create real change in the world.

The Trust’s oldest (first awarded in 1902) and perhaps most prestigious international programme is the Rhodes Scholarships, awarded to outstanding young people from around the world to enable them to study at the University of Oxford. Several initiatives have since launched in partnership with Rhodes Trust, including The Mandela Rhodes Foundation, Schmidt Science Fellows, Atlantic Institute, and Rise. To learn more about the Trust and its partnership programmes, please visit our website.

Communications Assistant

To help us enhance awareness of our activities and success stories, we’re currently looking for a Communications Assistant. Reporting to the Director of Communication, the Communications Assistant will provide administrative support to the Communications team and will be responsible for a wide range of digital marketing. The Communications team works across many different audiences from prospective applicants and alumni, through to the media and other interested stakeholders. This means the role is varied and will engage with both social media and traditional print media. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a unique blend of interpersonal and written communication skills, and in return will gain first-hand knowledge and experience working as an in-house communications professional for a highly regarded educational charity.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in, or wishing to develop a career in, communications within the Higher Education and Charity sector. 

To apply

Please click 'Apply now' to send us your curriculum vitae (no longer than three pages) and cover letter (no longer than two pages) and the contact details of at least two references (these will not be contacted without applicant’s permission). 

The closing date for applications is Thursday 8th October 2020 at 12:00 (BST). In light of the current situation, regarding COVID-19 initial interviews and subsequent on boarding are likely to take place virtually via Zoom. All applications will be acknowledged.

Job title: Community Neutering Assistant
Salary: £20,841.18 per annum plus a home workers allowance and branded company van
Location: Home-based covering Liverpool
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35 hours per week
Closing date: 07 October 2020
Virtual interviews: 26, 27 and 30 October 2020

A branded Cats Protection van will be provided due to it being a requirement of the role. The van is an integral part of building good community relations and high visibility in the area you will be working. It’s also used for transporting cats to Centres, local vets, carrying traps, resources for community events etc. A car allowance is not an option due to the reasons mentioned above. You will need to have a full UK driving licence.

Due to the continued growth within Community Neutering, an opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Community Neutering Assistant to join the successful team.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of 520 per day.

Community Neutering makes a real difference to the cats and kittens helping them to lead happier and healthier lives. Our subsidised neutering campaigns provide financial assistance to much loved pets as well as strays and ferals who are not lucky enough to have an owner to care for them. All of our projects have human behaviour change principles embedded within them and this is an important measurement of our work. The Community Neutering Assistant role is incredibly important within our Neutering team and you will be helping us fulfil one of the charity's main objectives.

You will be supporting our Community Neutering Officers to deliver and facilitate our regional neutering projects and initiatives to local communities. You will be making a real difference to the cats and kittens, enabling them to lead happier and healthier lives. You will be assisting with the trapping, neutering and transporting of feral cats, helping recruit and support volunteers, working with stakeholders and facilitating collaboration. All of our projects have human behaviour change principles embedded within them and this is an important measurement of our work.

You will have the ability to engage with diverse communities at all levels both face to face and via social media which is key to this role. Ideally you will have experience of working within communities or social enterprises and supporting relationships with different types of community groups. You will need excellent organisational and communication skills with a positive and flexible approach. Most of all, you will be passionate about cat welfare, the charity and what we do as well as wanting the very best for cats and kittens across the UK.

This position will be home based covering Liverpool. A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

For further details please download the job description, available after you have clicked APPLY ONLINE

Stick ‘n’ Step supports children and young people with cerebral palsy, and their families from across North West England and North Wales. Our professional team is passionate about helping each child to reach their personal potential, and to be as independent as possible.

Stick ‘n’ Step is a growing organisation with ambitious plans for the future, and a strong track record of achieving success in major organisational change. Our proactive development and growth is driven by a desire to do more of what we do, and to do it better than ever before.

Sessional group conductive education sessions are delivered on a weekly basis from our centres in Wallasey and Runcorn; supporting more than 100 children every week. Our professional classroom team deliver lively, engaging and challenging sessions; creating a positive, happy and empowering environment for our children to learn in. The job of our fundraising team is to ensure we have the money necessary to continue to employ the best possible team members, and to provide them with the resources they require to support the families we work with.

We believe passionately that a child’s opportunities to overcome some of the effects of living with cerebral palsy should never be linked to their family’s wealth – so our sessions are delivered completely free of charge to the families we work with. If you share this passion and you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria in the person specification, we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will join our experienced and dynamic fundraising team, helping us to secure the more than £500,000 it costs to operate Stick ‘n’ Step each year. With experience in community fundraising, the successful candidate will operate from our Wallasey centre, looking after some of our existing supporters and helping to secure new income from across North West England and North Wales.

If this sounds like you, apply now with your CV & Covering Letter.

The closing date for applications is Friday 23rd October at 5pm.

Interviews will take place in the week commencing 2nd November.

MAF UK is excited to be rolling out a sponsored aircraft engineering training scheme to those resident in the UK and Ireland. We are seeking to enable aspiring aircraft maintenance engineers to join MAF and work overseas.

If you're successful, we will help you achieve the theoretical knowledge and practical experience necessary to obtain an EASA B1 or B2 licence. You will then go on to serve with MAF in various programmes across Africa and the Asia-Pacific region. 

Practical experience

To gain the required practical experience for your licence, you will be placed in one of our partner maintenance organisations, with the opportunity to work on a wide range of commercial aircraft. 

Financial assistance

MAF UK will provide financial assistance by employing candidates on fixedterm contracts for the period of service. 
This assists with living expenses and accommodation costs. MAF UK will also cover the cost of tuition for both the approved and modular routes. For those on the degree route, MAF UK will pay monthly student loan repayments for the length of active service. During practical assignments, maintenance providers will employ candidates directly and pay a salary in line with industry standards.

Training agreement

In view of MAF UK’s investment, successful candidates will be required to sign a training agreement binding them to service with MAF following the completion of their studies and practical experience. This agreement will normally last between four and eight years. Self-withdrawal from overseas service will require pro rata repayment of training-related costs.

Educational requirements

Completion of A level mathematics and physics at grade B and above, plus MAF specific occupational requirements that are outlined on our website. 

Selection

The selection process will include interviews, technical evaluations, and the completion of medical and psychological assessments.

Application Process

Download and complete the application form found on our website.  If you have questions during this process, feel free to drop us an email.

There is an occupational requirement for staff to be committed Christians, sent and supported by their home Church, and able to support and promote the Christian ethos and beliefs of MAF as a mission organisation through taking part in Christian activities such as Church events, prayer meetings etc.  This role (unless otherwise specified) requires some personal support raising to be carried out under the guidance and training of MAF UK.

Applicants must be resident in the UK or Ireland and have the support of their local home Church in order to apply to MAF UK for this training opportunity.

The IFS is seeking a Project Support Officer for the Centre for Tax Analysis in Developing Countries (TaxDev). This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding candidate to work with researchers and policymakers across four countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and internationally, and gain varied experience in project management, funder liaison, and international development.

About IFS

The IFS is Europe’s leading independent microeconomic research institute. Our goal is to promote effective economic and social policies by better understanding how policies affect individuals, families, businesses and the government’s finances. Researchers at IFS conduct high quality empirical research, which has gained a worldwide reputation for academic rigour. Our remit and expertise cover important topics such as education, health, public finances, retirement, consumer behaviour, overseas development, tax, inequality and poverty.  We communicate our findings widely, impacting upon the policy debate, the media and policymakers.

About the Centre for Tax Analysis in Developing Countries (TaxDev)

Building on 50 years of expertise in tax and social policy at IFS, the Centre for Tax Analysis in Developing Countries (TaxDev) – established in 2016 - has two major objectives:

1. To support the increased use of evidence in the tax policymaking process through partnerships with governments which support them to use micro-data, build quantitative technical skills, and conduct applied modelling and analysis.
2. To conduct high quality, policy-relevant theoretical and empirical research on taxation and social protection in low- and middle-income countries.

TaxDev is being delivered in collaboration with the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) and works with Ministries of Finance and Revenue Authorities in Ethiopia, Ghana, Uganda and Rwanda and with a network of academics, tax research institutes and international organisations. The programme is currently funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

Purpose

This role will involve working closely with TaxDev’s leadership and IFS’s Finance, Research Services, Communications, and Events Teams to ensure the smooth running of the programme. It is a varied, interesting position with the opportunity to gain experience of, and exposure to, a variety of aspects of TaxDev’s work, including our country programmes and our research activities, and to collaborate closely with a large network of IFS and ODI staff, external researchers and policymakers. The Project Support Officer will support the financial management of the TaxDev programme, working closely with our funder to meet reporting and compliance requirements, and support the management of TaxDev’s research fund. The Project Support Officer will also provide organisational and logistical support for international travel and events and facilitate communication flows within the TaxDev team and network of stakeholders and affiliated researchers.  

Job Description

Financial Management, Funder Liaison and Reporting

Work with Programme Director and the Research Services team to liaise with, and report to, project funders.

• Assist with and facilitate regular financial management and forecasting activities.
• Draft quarterly financial and narrative reports with support from colleagues, and provide support to the annual review process.
• Support funder compliance activities, for example mapping suppliers, updating the risk register; ensuring Value for Money.
• Maintain and update the TaxDev reporting framework (logframe) and support with monitoring and evaluation of project progress.
• Attend project management meetings and liaise with the funder’s Project Manager.
• Work with the Research Services Team and Associate Directors ensure that the TaxDev budget is well-integrated into the broader sector finances.

Management of the TaxDev Research Fund

The TaxDev research fund is a competitive funding mechanism open to IFS and ODI staff and affiliated researchers. The Project Support Officer will:

• Support the management of the fund, including coordinating the calls for proposals, organising the submissions, and liaising with the Research Director and Scientific Committee.
• Work with IFS’s research services team to develop new funding agreements and to establish projects on the IFS’s systems.
• Coordinate with researchers to monitor project deliverables.

Communications and Events

• Work with TaxDev researchers and the IFS and ODI Communications and Events teams to update the IFS and TaxDev websites, and support the organisation and coordination of seminars, research meetings, and policy and training events in the UK and internationally.
• Support the organisation of project logistics, including organising flights, accommodation, logistics for partner visits to the UK, study tours for partners in Africa, dissemination events in partner countries, and international conferences (when the global health situation allows).

General Project Support

• Assist with the accurate and timely invoicing of sub-contractors, suppliers and funders (triggering invoicing, handling and coding invoices etc).
• Liaise with the Research Services Team and project partners and subcontractors on financial and contractual matters.
• Support the development and implementation of systems, procedures and practices to optimise efficiency across the programme.
• Support the organisation of shared team resources.
• Provide other ad-hoc support to the programme as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• A bachelors’ degree or equivalent qualification.
• At least two years of experience in project/programme management, including experience of managing budgets and funder reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to successfully build and consolidate close relationships with a variety of stakeholders, both in the UK and internationally.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, and able to devise projects and plan and implement them, with limited guidance.
• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise work, work calmly under pressure, meet deadlines and handle a variety of work streams in parallel.
• An excellent attention to detail, and good proof reading and editing skills.
• An interest in international development, economics and public policy and a willingness to travel.
• A strong commitment to intellectual rigour, objectivity and political neutrality. The IFS is committed to maintaining its reputation for independent and unbiased research on issues of public interest.

Location

Under normal circumstances, this role is based at the IFS office in central London. Given the current circumstances, it is possible to conduct this role remotely, but with the expectation that it will be based in London once normal office life resumes, and in accordance with UK government guidance. The team is not currently travelling, but once international travel resumes, the Project Support Officer may be expected to travel occasionally to meet international partners and support the organisation of international events, but only after consultation and once the COVID-19-related health and security risks have been assessed and mitigated.

Contract Type

This position is a 2-year fixed-term contract until November 2022, with the possibility of extension, contingent on funding.

IFS Commitment to Diversity

We aim to foster a respectful and inclusive environment, in which people from all backgrounds feel welcome and valued. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, and flexible working arrangements wherever possible, so that staff can work in ways that suit their personal circumstances. Further details can be found on the IFS website.

Personal Data Disclaimer

IFS will manage this recruitment process. Details about IFS's privacy policy can be found on the IFS website.

We are looking for a substance misuse worker to case manage a caseload young people within a Secure Training Centre for 12-17year olds. You will be required to work directly with Trainees on short and long-term sentences. You will work on a one to one and in small groups to deliver effective care-planned support using appropriate models, interventions and approaches tailored to meet the individual needs of the client group.

Previous experience of working within rehabilitation, treatment and re-offending prevention services would be beneficial although not essential.

Recruiting a Recovery Worker to join our Mental Health service in Islington!

GBP 22,360 per annum plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more working 40 hours per week. This is a 6 month fixed term contract.

Islington Crisis House offer 24/7 crisis accommodation to customers with mental health needs who require a high level of support, it is a 'high support fast stream' mental health service consisting of 12 units, with move-on expected within two weeks. This is a really great opportunity for anyone with clinical interest as the service is delivered in partnership with Camden and Islington MH Trust.

Job Overview:
Post-holders will be required to:
- Understand the concept of Recovery and apply those principles to develop an environment and service that enhances recovery
- Put the service-user at the centre of their support and promote optimism and hope for their increased independence
- Provide intensive support (both practical and emotional) to people undergoing a period of mental health related crisis
- Act as a positive influence on service-users encouraging responsible behaviour and self reliance to people residing in the Service
- Support people in a way that maximises their self-sufficiency and enables them to live independently upon discharge from the service

Key Accountabilities:
- To ensure recovery focused support plans are created, reviewed, evaluated and amended in accordance with changing needs, presenting risks and individual preferences in order to promote recovery
- Undertake keyworking responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader/Service Manager
- To be flexible and responsive to the needs of service-users as directed by their personal support plan
- To provide recovery focused support to achieve personal goals/aspirations in partnership with service-users, family members and statutory agencies. To work with service-users on a one to one basis to achieve positive outcomes within the given service timeframe
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- To treat all information - both verbal and written - in accordance with Look Ahead's policy on confidentiality
- Develop and maintain links with key agencies and service providers in the local community
- Demonstrate a commitment to the empowerment of service-users and a strong interest in co-production and promoting people's rights
- Use person centred tools to support recovery and development of service-users
- Communicate effectively with people who are in mental distress, including any who may be acutely unwell
- Support service-users to undertake domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure service-users enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive service-user records to professional standards.
- To engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- To advocate assertively to statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure that service-users needs are met and link with organisations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for service-users in the community
- To maintain good relationships with all involved professionals and agencies
- To maintain good liaison with the service-users' immediate community and family
- Work collaboratively with the service-user, their carers and care coordinators to plan for move-on and discharge from the point of the support commencing
- To attend and participate in weekly staff meetings, meetings with other professionals and in supervision and training as required
- To work with the staff team to achieve the aims and the objectives of the service
- To stay up to date with regard to development and research in the mental health field, housing support and in welfare benefits
- To exercise responsibilities under the current Health & Safety legislation and Equal Opportunities Policy as laid down or amended by Look Ahead Housing Association

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Essential:
- At least an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social care, or equivalent
- Minimum of one years experience of support work with people with mental health related support needs

For the full job description, please visit the Look Ahead website.

World Horse Welfare is an international charity that improves the lives of horses in the UK and around the world through care, research, education and influence.

This is an exciting maternity cover role to help drive World Horse Welfare’s research and educational activities. Ideally full-time (but part-time considered), this role is part of the charity’s Communications and Public Affairs team and works across the charity and with external stakeholders to advance the charity’s campaigns, educational initiatives and policies on equines no matter their role in society. This role would suit someone with an equine veterinary background with outstanding communications and organisational skills.

The role is offered on an initial 6-month fixed term basis and is based within our head office in Norfolk, but there is flexibility and opportunities for home working subject to agreement.

You will be responsible for sourcing information from research and literature to evidence positions and advice around equine welfare including within leisure, sport, work and production.  You will be required to work alongside others inside and outside of the charity to develop research and the evidence base that will enable World Horse Welfare to inform its campaigns and educational initiatives.  The role involves the planning and direction of projects, including field investigations and research in Europe to collect evidence on the welfare impacts of long-distance transport of horses across Europe for slaughter.  You will work alongside the UK Welfare and Communications teams to produce new and updated educational materials including webpages, videos, leaflets, blogs and emails.

World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking and the successful applicant will be expected to share these values.

16 hpw – with opportunity for additional hours when the business requires

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a part time UK Veterans in Europe Administrator to join the Volunteers Operations team at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

About the role

You will be Working alongside the UK Veterans Advisor responsible for supporting the UK National Support Fund (UKNSF).

Whilst based at home you will be responding to calls and emails from UK veterans across Germany, France or Cyprus and working closely with our branch chairs. You will take details of the enquiry and where necessary you will triage across to the relevant country whilst providing administrative support to the UK Veterans in Europe Advisor.

The successful post holder will also have the option to work additional hours subject to business requirement. 

About the team

You will be reporting into the UK Veterans Advisor and working closely with each other to support our beneficiaries and stakeholders. You will also be working closely with other teams and departments involved in the UKNFS project at SSAFA.  Mainly, Volunteering Operations, Marketing, PR and Digital, Fundraising and our overseas Chairs in Germany, France, and Cyprus.

About you:

Ideally you will possess excellent administration skills and exhibit high levels of attention to detail.  You must be an effective communicator and able to work with individuals at all levels.

SSAFA is an employer that values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

For further information and to apply, visit SSAFA’s website

Closing date: Midnight on 11th October 2020

Interviews: 22nd October 2020

SSAFA is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service.

If you wish to apply for any of our vacancies you will be asked to answer some screening questions before completing an application form and uploading your CV.  Personal data to progress your application for employment is covered under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) Article 6 Section 1b and Article 9 2b and c. Your details will not be used for any other purpose or shared with a third party without your permission.  Data on unsuccessful candidates will be retained for one year from the vacancy being filled. If you take up employment with us, your information will be held for the duration of your employment plus six full calendar years. Further details are contained in SSAFA’s Privacy Statement, available on our website.

About Community Leisure UK

Community Leisure UK is a national members’ association representing leisure and culture charitable trusts and social enterprises across the UK.

Community Leisure UK is a small organisation in terms of workforce but supports and represent a large collective of charitable leisure and culture trusts. Currently, Community Leisure UK has a membership of 110 trusts across the United Kingdom, who collectively operate across 3,700 public services and facilities. Members range from small trusts operating one or two or multiple services and facilities, or very large trusts operating in multiple geographical locations. The trusts play a major and distinctive role in the national delivery of vital local services and Community Leisure UK works closely with our members and many national bodies to assist this role and support best practice.

Community Leisure UK’s mission is to be the recognised voice of leisure and culture trusts; to raise awareness of our members’ and their social impact; and to protect the status of the trust model.

Community Leisure UK’s vision focuses on enabling and empowering our members to become the leading providers of accessible and affordable leisure and cultural services throughout the UK. Community Leisure UK will be the recognised authority in our field, with a focus on informing policy and increasing understanding of the trust model and its benefits.

Main Areas of Work and Requirements

This role will provide a good view of all aspects of the work of a small national ‘trade’ association representing a significant group of charities, societies and social enterprises which make a major contribution to several public policy objectives. The post-holder will need to be able to work quickly, independently and flexibly. The post-holder must be able to learn and gain knowledge quickly. 

The Project & Research Officer will make a substantial contribution – in leading and supporting the work of the Special Interest Groups, which are thematic groups within our membership, focusing on specific topics (HR, Finance, Health, Culture, Data, Safeguarding) event administration, coordination, communication and management for members and on various topics, and in supporting the Chief Executive and Policy and Engagement Manager. The Project and Research Officer will work across England and Wales, primarily remotely though some travel will be required to attend meetings once in person meetings are able to resume. The work will be both on planned initiatives and in responding to ‘demand led’ business occurring day-to-day.

The main areas of work and requirements of the Projects and Research Officer will therefore involve:

• Facilitating and supporting thematic network groups (Special Interest Groups)
• Leading on research and analysis from members’ surveys to inform policy and advocacy positions
• Developing and progressing specific projects to support policy intelligence and the wider advocacy work of the organisation
• Support with the organisation of members’ meetings and workshops
• Support with administrative tasks including website content updates
• Support work and responsibilities as required by the Chief Executive and the Community Leisure UK Executive
• Continually champion the charitable trust model in all aspects of work and engagement

The above areas of work for the Projects and Research Officer will form a work programme that will be reviewed and updated on a monthly basis.

Person specification

Prior experience

• Experience of providing administrative and meeting support
• Experience of carrying out research projects, interpreting and analysing data and drawing conclusions.
• Experience of summarising information and writing reports.

Knowledge and understanding

• An understanding of central and local government and of public policy issues
• Knowledge of the issues facing the public leisure and culture sectors
• Knowledge of research and engagement methods
• Interest in the charity and social enterprise sectors

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level

Skills

• Strong inter-personal skills supporting effective engagement and working with members, external stakeholders and venues
• Positive and engaging communication skills
• Workload management, with a high degree of organisation and administration capabilities
• The ability to deliver work from start to finish
• Ability to take in and interpret information and present in a succinct manner
• Completes work to a high standard and shares knowledge across the organisation
• Respect other individuals; listens and takes into account different opinions, feelings and motivations; is trustworthy and acts with integrity; responds and acts constructively towards others
• A solution-focused mind-set, finding solutions and positive ideas
• Take personal responsibility for the complete delivery of projects, tasks and outcomes
• A willingness to learn and develop their professional and personal skills
• Listen to members trusts and stakeholders, and draw conclusions

Closing date: Monday 12th October, 12 noon.

Interview date: w/b 19th October 2020, via Video Call.

Application is by CV and a covering letter which should indicate why you are interested in applying for the role and how you meet the role requirements. 

Informal discussions regarding the role are welcomed – please use the email address provided in the advert to arrange a suitable time.

Do you want to support us to scale up solutions to the world’s most pressing social needs? Interested in working in an innovative, flexible and dynamic team? We’re looking for someone to join our consulting team in the UK office. 

The organisation

Spring Impact (formerly known as The International Centre for Social Franchising) is an organisation with a bold social mission.

We work with social impact projects around the world that are doing truly transformative work, developing the plans, the systems and the processes they need in order to become scalable and reach many more people.

Spring Impact is a registered charity, but one that operates with bags of entrepreneurial drive. We are innovative, imaginative and highly skilled in doing a lot with a little. The team you will be joining are an exceptional bunch who have been drawn from highly successful careers in a variety of fields and who have chosen to focus their talents on scaling social impact.

The role

We are looking for someone to join our dynamic and growing UK consultancy team as a Consultant. As a Consultant, you will proactively support our Senior Consultants and Managing Consultants to ensure effective engagement with clients. You will work across a diverse portfolio of mainly national and some international projects, across sectors from healthcare and homelessness to education and humanitarian aid; typically working on 3-4 client projects at once.

As we work collaboratively with our clients and really take the time to get to know them; you will have the opportunity to travel across the UK and internationally to meet them wherever they are based. However, due to Covid-19 we have suspended all national and international travel and have been working remotely since March. This is subject to continuous review as government guidelines and as the situation around Covid-19 changes. As part of the client team, you will apply your critical thinking and problem-solving skills to help our clients determine how they can best scale their impact.

You will be confident in taking responsibility for your own work and communicating complex information, and will be driven by the opportunity to learn and develop within the role.

Responsibilities

• Work in project teams alongside a Spring Impact Senior Consultant or Managing Consultant. Consultants typically:
  • Contribute to shaping the strategic direction of projects and recommendations to clients
  • Prepare and facilitate sections of workshops with clients
  • Draft reports and other deliverables for clients and internal use
  • Develop financial models
  • Provide analysis of information to serve project objectives and outcomes
  • Conduct some desk-based research, interviews and focus groups with clients, stakeholders and their beneficiaries
  • Coordinate project logistics
• Work independently to produce materials such as reports and presentations for clients and other staff members
• Support with internal activities that contribute to Spring Impact’s overall mission and strategy:
  • Contribute to the development of the organisation by participating in internal projects such as improving our Monitoring & Evaluation, developing our external communications or updating our methodology
  • Develop proposals for new and existing clients
  • Write blogs or attend conferences
• Provide organisational support as a member of the Spring Impact team, including some administrative tasks

Other details

• Salary: starting at £26,700 per annum. Salary may be negotiable dependent on previous consultancy experience
• Work location is Finsbury Square, London with the potential for international travel.
• Starting from November 2020
• You will need existing permission to work in the UK

Deadline and interview dates

Deadline for application: 5 pm, Wednesday, 7th October 2020. We will review applications as they are submitted and, for exceptional candidates, consider offering earlier interview dates. We may therefore choose to make an appointment before this application window closes.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a telephone interview, taking place during the week commencing 12th October 2020.

A smaller shortlist will then be invited to a final interview, taking place during week commencing 19th October 2020.

Safer Recruitment Practices for COVID-19

We know there are many challenges with recruiting staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. Being unable to meet candidates in person, needing to recruit new staff in a timely manner presents its own challenges.  Spring Impact have adjusted its recruitment practices to ensure the safety of candidates and our staff whilst adhering to Government guidelines.  To keep you fully updated throughout the recruitment process, we will:

• Continue to accept applications submitted to the Spring Impact jobs email address
• Notify shortlisted candidates of interview or assessments via email or telephone
• Arrange interview using appropriate technology – primarily Zoom
• Notify successful candidate by telephone with confirmation email

However, in the event that it is possible and desirable to do this interview face to face, in order to ensure that candidates face no barriers to attending interview, Spring Impact will reimburse the train fare of anyone travelling from outside of London.

Flexible working

Because we understand that an office-based 9-to-5 will not suit everyone, staff at Spring Impact are encouraged to make use of our generous flexible working policy. Wherever possible we aim to give each person responsibility to choose when and where they work, and to find the right balance between office-based and home working. We are also happy to discuss further accommodations you may require to fulfil this role.

Diversity

Spring Impact understands that in order to provide the best possible advice to our diverse client base across a wide range of sectors, we are strongest when our team has a variety of experience, expertise, and insights to draw from. For us, diversity isn’t merely a strategy: it’s an essential part of our organisational success. We are committed to ensuring that Spring Impact is representative of our society at large, and is an inclusive environment for all, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, and socioeconomic background.

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• An email / cover note, detailing:

• Which role you are applying for
• How you heard about the job
• When you would be available to start
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  • The Person Specification outlines which criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process

Please note that as Spring Impact is committed to diversity, we aim to keep our recruitment processes as fair and open as possible. We are therefore unable to meet with potential candidates before interview. If you have any questions about specific elements of the application process, please direct your enquiries to our 'jobs' email address.

We’re delighted to announce an exciting opportunity to lead Animal Aid’s Campaigns Team. As the Head of Campaigns, you will be responsible for leading Animal Aid’s ground-breaking and influential campaigns work. This spans a wide range of areas, including influencing policy, inspiring positive behaviour-change, working with the media and overseeing investigative work. You will be responsible for line-managing a team of five campaigners and our Campaigns Assistant, as well as getting involved in day-to-day work to deliver effective campaigns. A key part of your role will be to lead on developing strategy, monitoring progress and evaluating the success of campaigns.

The Head of Campaigns will be required to work at our Tonbridge office in future, though the role may initially be home-working, in light of Covid-19.

Salary: £33,000-£35,000

To apply: Please send a CV and cover letter explaining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role. 

Closing date: 8th October 2020

Person specification

Essential

• A proven track record of planning and delivering successful campaigns to influence policy, with at least five years’ experience in a similar role.

• Good experience of using digital campaigning to bring about positive change.

• Substantial experience in working with the media, including proactively securing coverage, providing comments and taking part in broadcast interviews.

• At least five years’ experience of line-managing staff, with a supportive approach that ensures high-quality work is consistently delivered.

• Thorough understanding of strategic leadership.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce persuasive written content.

• Excellent negotiating and relationship building skills, with strong experience of influencing senior decision-makers

• Thorough knowledge of key animal rights issues, with the ability to remain constantly up-to-date with key developments

• Highly organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise effectively.

• Evidence of effective project management, planning and management of resources, including finance.

• Able to identify and manage risk.

• Ability to work effectively in a team, including collaborating with colleagues in other departments on shared projects.

Desirable

• Good knowledge of legal issues that are relevant to Campaigns work such as data protection and libel.

• Strong IT skills and familiarity with communications, advocacy and Customer Relations Management software.

Animal Aid is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all candidates who have the required skills and experience, regardless of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.

JOB DESCRIPTION: HEAD OF CAMPAIGNS

1. To oversee the work of the Campaigns Department, including investigations work, engagement with policy makers, work with the media and producing printed and digital resources.

1. To be responsible for the strategic planning of campaigns. This includes leading the development of strategic plans, setting targets and carrying out thorough monitoring and evaluation to ensure that maximum impact is being achieved.

1. To line-manage the four Campaigns Managers, the Campaigns Officer and the Campaigns Assistant. This will include providing support, evaluating performance and ensuring that opportunities for professional development are provided.

1. To undertake research and play the leading role in the written output of the Society across a range of subject areas. This output includes special reports, investigations, press releases, articles and other key documents. To approve final versions of written reports and documents.

1. To represent the Society in a variety of forums, including meeting with, and giving presentations to, disparate groups such as Parliamentarians, business representatives, civil servants, college students and Animal Aid’s supporters.

1. To initiate and undertake press, radio and TV interviews and to take part in debates.

1. To keep up to date with developments in the field of Campaigns, such as new tools for digital advocacy.

1. To develop policies on emerging campaign issues, in consultation with the Director(s). To determine whether new initiatives, such as coalition campaigns led by other organisations, are in line with Animal Aid’s ethos.

1. To oversee the legal and administrative aspects of Animal Aid’s Campaign work, such as arranging licences for media monitoring and seeking legal advice where required.

1. To campaign with integrity on a factual basis and to the highest standard, with a commitment to advance the cause of animals that is commensurate with their needs. These values are central to the Society’s ethos. Animal Aid is held in high regard by animal advocates and many professional bodies and individuals, including those in media and politics. The Head of Campaigns must maintain this reputation by embodying the Society’s ethos at all times.

 Whilst this position is mainly office based, attendance will be expected at certain events (e.g. meetings, media interviews, exhibitions). Time in lieu will be given as appropriate.

If you have a strong understanding of the impact of the violence, racial inequity and systemic injustice on marginalised communities and are passionate about empowering those most affected to create a change, then we can’t wait to hear from you!

ABOUT US

The 4Front Project is a member-led youth organisation empowering young people and communities to fight for justice, peace and freedom. The organisation was established in 2012 to provide a platform for those who have been impacted by violence to create change. We support members with experiences of violence and the criminal justice system to create change in their own lives, communities and society.

Over the last eight years, we have pioneered an approach that empowers those most directly harmed by violence and the criminal justice system to be at the forefront of a grassroots movement for change. Our holistic model has been designed specifically to support young people aged 13 - 25 with complex needs as a result of multiple systemic disadvantages and disproportionate exposure to serious violence. By advocating for a holistic approach to build peace, we are transforming the way in which society understands how to support young people who have been affected by violence and shaping the agenda around how to tackle the systemic causes of it. 

We acknowledge the impact of racism and discrimination on our members and actively work to dismantle these systems, whilst supporting members to recognise their strengths and identify systemic barriers to their progress. In this way, we support 4Front members to make changes in their own lives, whilst exploring the inequity they’ve experienced and amplifying their voices to create systemic change. Becoming a member means joining a powerful youth-led movement for change that is transforming the way peace and justice are understood by centring healing, rather than punishment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Legal Support Worker to hold the state to account and empower 4Front members to fight for their rights and challenge discrimination and misconduct in the criminal justice system. This new role combines a range of skills including supporting 4Front members, liaising with lawyers, youth advocacy, developing legal access and administration. No legal qualifications are required and legal experience is desirable but not essential. You will support 4Front members to explore civil and criminal remedies for police and prosecution failings and misconduct and holding the state to account. You care deeply about justice, equity, and people and are willing to go the extra mile. You are an excellent communicator. You are incredibly organised and skilled at managing, processing and prioritising information. You understand the emotional impact of injustice and inequity on marginalised young people and are committed to helping them access accountability and closure. You are dedicated to developing a thorough understanding of social injustice and actively addressing it. You see courage in vulnerability and believe in building the resilience of young people. Most importantly, you are committed to peace and you fundamentally believe in the potential to change, both at an individual and societal level. You will be a visionary leader, seeing your work at The 4Front Project as a crucial part of your identity and purpose in life. You will be committed to upholding our vision, mission, principles and values at all times. You will be bold, actively contributing to a workplace culture that centres justice, healing, change and hope. You will play a fundamental role in supporting 4Front members to access justice and accountability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build  trusting relationships and provide consistent, reliable, high quality support services tailored to meet the needs of young people with complex needs

• Protect vulnerable 4Front members and accommodate their mental health, learning difficulties, disabilities, and other needs by creating a safe and supportive environment where they feel accepted and welcomed

• Support the coordination of the 4Front Legal Clinic 

• Liaising with the 4Front Lawyers Group to ensure members can access legal support and information

• Work in partnership with Youth Support Workers to hold criminal justice agencies, local authorities and housing providers to account in relation to their own policies, processes and procedures 

• Provide administrative support to enable the Youth Support Workers to deliver their advocacy support services

LEGAL SUPPORT

• Discuss police incidents with 4Front members

• Support young people during police incidents where appropriate

• Support 4Front member to initiate complaints to the IOPC / MPS

• Establish whether the circumstances of each incident should be referred to a solicitor

• Refer cases to approved lawyers in our legal group and liaise with solicitors

• Track and monitor cases and developments following up with key stakeholders

• Provide  administration of complaints and act as the first point of contact

• Secure necessary documents from members to progress their case

• Provide support to members if they are arrested and acting as an Appropriate Adult in the police station when required

• Provide advocacy and representation for members in court through in-person testimony and written support

• Liaise with the local authority to facilitate engagement with members and families

• Liaise with legal professionals to improve communication between members and their lawyers

MONITORING

• Collect and maintain appropriate records using our database system, and ensuring that these are accurate, up-to-date, completed in a timely manner and secure

• Ensure all data is securely held in line with GDPR and our Confidentiality Policy and Consent Policy.

• Record data to support the monitoring of incidents and issues

• Produce monthly reports which detail statistics on key issues of importance to 4Front members

• Support the wider team to streamline reports into the system when concerns or incidents are raised through our community services

BUILDING AWARENESS & DEVELOPING THE SERVICE

• Lead on the development of relevant information and resources to ensure members and their families understand, process and are aware of their rights

• Work closely with members to involve them in service design, delivery and evaluation ensuring that their voices are heard

• Support members and their families to understand the policies, processes, and procedures that impact them

• Support members and their families to understand legal processes, legal rights and entitlements (understanding conditions and ramifications, necessary appearances, roles of each agency)

You will also provide cover on occasion and undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested of you outside of this role description.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

• First-hand experiences of the issues we address through our work
• An understanding of social justice issues, systemic inequality and injustice, including the impact of the criminal justice system on marginalised communities
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection frameworks
• Experience supporting people who identify as Black British, African, Caribbean and Mixed Heritage and a thorough understanding of the specific issues that affect these communities
• Proven experience of managing and processing complex information and documents
• Excellent teamwork skills and experience of supporting and motivating others
• Experience of working robustly within challenging and unpredictable environments as well as effectively managing change

DESIRABLE

• A law degree or other legal qualifications
• Experience supporting young people that have experienced injustice, inequality and other disadvantage
• Experience of working in an organisation which promotes the rights of vulnerable communities with multiple disadvantages
• Experience advocating on behalf of young people who have experienced injustice, inequality and disadvantage
• Experience liaising with legal services, criminal justice agencies, statutory services and other institutions
• Experience of monitoring and evaluation systems to collect data and measure impact
• A valid driving license and a car

HOW TO APPLY

THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS THURSDAY 8TH OCTOBER 2020 AT 12.00PM

We would like this position to start as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so we encourage early applications. 

To apply for this position, please send:

1. A comprehensive and relevant CV

2. A supporting statement addressing the person specification 

3. And either:

• An essay answering the questions below (no longer than 750 words for each question). 

• A video of you addressing the questions below (no longer than 8 minutes in total).

1) What do the words ‘justice’, ‘peace’ and ‘freedom’ mean to you and how have these concepts impacted your view of the world? 

2) What are your top three priorities for building equity in our society and how would you go about it?

3) What does empowerment mean to you and how do you feel it can be incorporated as a principle in your work?

This will be reviewed by 4Front Members, Staff and Trustees.

There is a 3-stage selection process:

1.  An initial video interview (30 mins)

2. An interactive in person interview with 4Front Members and Staff (including a preparation task)

3. A final round interview with the Board of Trustees.

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against candidates who may have previous convictions. We will also make reasonable adjustments for employees that may have access requirements.

Please ensure you quote the job reference number in the subject line of your email.