Event Organiser Jobs in London

We are researchers, lawyers, communicators, trainers, and public law policy experts. The aim of our work is to make sure that state decision-making is fair and lawful, that people can access their rights, so that anyone can hold the state to account. For over 30 years we have represented and supported those people marginalised through poverty, discrimination, or disadvantage when they have been affected by unlawful state decision-making. We have shown leadership in access to justice in the UK and have helped developed the law and how the law is used by civil society. (PLP’s) programme of events is prestigious, impactful, and highly acclaimed. Ranging from round tables for front line organisations, high profile thought-leading conferences for lawyers, researchers, academics, NGOs, campaigners, and policy experts, through to public legal education aimed at civil society and community activists. The post-holder will play a crucial role in the efficient functioning and development of PLP’s events program and will be line managed by the Events Manager, working closely with the Events and Communications team, and across the organization. You will be a great organiser with a proven track record in either events and training, or in a clearly transferable area. You will be committed to delivering events that advance understanding of how to use the law to hold Government to account and improve access to justice. You will demonstrate excellent, proactive partnership working and development, excellent customer service, and the ability to envision using events to advance PLP’s vision and mission. Although no previous experience in public law is required, a willingness to steer, learn, collaborate and deliver is essential. We are looking for someone with great events, practical ability, and a curious mind about what PLP does and wants to achieve, and how events can help deliver that. This role is fulltime (though we may consider 4 days a week in special circumstances or for the right candidate) and is based at our London Office. Some homeworking is welcomed. As part of our commitment to recruit fairly we use anonymised-selection processes until interview, offer additional interview opportunities to the highest-scoring candidates from under-represented communities, and use ‘tie-breaker’ provisions at all stages of our selection process.

Amnesty International UK is a global movement of 10 million people which mobilises the humanity in everyone and advocates for change so we can all enjoy our human rights.

Amnesty International UK is the world’s largest grassroots human rights organisation and we have been defending human rights for over 60 years. We investigate and expose abuses, educate and mobilise the public, and help transform societies to create a safer, more just world. Amnesty International UK (AIUK) is an important part of this powerful global movement, working with over 400,000 action takers, activists, organisers, supporters and members in the UK to uphold human rights across the world, and here at home. Our 2022-2030 Strategy identifies the importance of rightsholders here in the UK being supported to campaign to protect their own rights, as well as those of the groups and communities in which they are part. However, in many areas we are experiencing an unprecedented attack on rights.  From housing to policing, from healthcare to the right to protest; for many human rights are increasingly being diminished and denied. That is why our work in support of Activism and Education matters so much, and this new role will be a critical element of achieving success and impact.

The Director of Activism & Education leads the directorate within AIUK that has a team of around 20 people, and whose major areas of focus include movement building, developing activist leaders and training activists on community organising and campaigning, organising AIUK’s activist focused conferences and events and delivering AIUK’s Human Rights Education programmes (to audiences across a wide range of ages and backgrounds). Our new Director of Activism & Education will be accountable for the impact, quality and effectiveness of delivery by the directorate, as well as that staff working in the directorate experience strong, positive leadership and as an enjoyable and supportive working environment. 

We are looking for a collaborative, innovative and inclusive leader with a demonstrable passion for human rights and the experience and capability for this role. The Director of Activism & Education will also be part of the Senior Management Team and contribute to the overall leadership of the organisation. In addition to relevant experience in the major areas of delivery within activism and education, you will be used to operating in complex organisations and will understand what constitutes good practice team management and leadership approaches and practice. You will also be responsive and engaged, and able to work effectively with members, activists, stakeholders, and right holder partners. 

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter, detailing how you fulfil the role description and person specification. Quoting reference number 7031. The deadline for applications is 9am Friday 12th January 2024.

Location: London, United Kingdom. AIUK operates a hybrid working policy encouraging people to choose the balance of working from the office and working from home that best works for them; with some minimum expectations of in-person activity for regular meetings with your manager and people you manage, as well as some AIUK-wide and directorate and team wide activities.

Salary: £97,183 per annum

Our Commitment to you

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism (IDEA) are at the core of our values. We want to be an organisation that tackles structural inequality and prejudice as well as be an actively anti-racist organisation. This means taking a meaningful and equitable approach to supporting and developing you and others during your time with us.

New colleagues receive 27 days leave annually (29 after five years), as well as bank holidays (pro rated for part time) and 3 wellbeing days. 2-5% employee pension contributions are matched at 6-9% and we offer 6 months full pay for family leave. We offer flexible working such as compressed work patterns and job shares.

We welcome applications from everyone and particularly encourage applications from people from an ethnic minority background, and disabled people to help us achieve a balanced representation in our workforce, especially at senior grades.

To reduce bias in our shortlisting process, AIUK operates an anonymised application process. To support all candidates to perform their best at interview, we send questions 24 hours in advance. We are a disability confident organisation.

For a conversation in confidence, please contact Research Associate Ibby Imam (Please see on website).

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Protecting your personal data is of the utmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is ‘Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding individual to join APF as a Support Networks Manager as we take the organisation through a significant period of development and growth.

Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis is a dynamic and energetic charity with a strong purpose and values (compassionate, expert and bold). Your leadership, coordination and active involvement will embody these values: influencing, supporting and driving change through networks to better meet the needs of people affected by pulmonary fibrosis. You’ll ensure that the voices and needs of people affected by this devastating condition are at the heart of everything you do, and you’ll prioritise those who are least well heard. 

What you will do:

• Extend our reach to the widest range of people with PF and families across the UK, actively supporting and guiding your team in fruitful partnerships with support groups and healthcare professionals and in regional events, and personally leading our communication with those groups where it is coordinated nationally.

• Support and guide your team to nurture a thriving, comprehensive PF support group network across the UK so that everyone affected by PF in the regions has access to high quality support.

• Enable people affected by PF across the UK to access the best possible care and support from the NHS, APF and other relevant providers, ensuring effective collaboration with our national policy work and being bold with trying out new approaches to influencing in the regions

• Help join the dots between the regions and nationally organised functions of APF for maximum impact on the lives of people affected by PF

You will need:

• Outstanding people, influencing, networking and communication skills
• A track record of building strong partnerships (especially with the NHS)
• Passion for amplifying the voices of people with lived experience, prioritising those who are least well heard
•  Experience of support groups and/or volunteering
• A good track record of empowering people management
• An understanding of the challenges of life with pulmonary fibrosis (personal experience of PF is very helpful but not essential)
• Strong IT skills for a modern digital workplace
• Highly organized, planning, prioritising and driving your team’s workload
• To work flexibly; can drive and regularly travel across the UK, including occasional weekends and evenings

 Why join us?

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to benefits as one of our employees.

• Make a difference to the lives of those that are affected by Pulmonary Fibrosis

• Inclusive and supportive culture

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with longer service)

• Company Pension Scheme

• Training and development

• Employee assistance programme

• Hybrid working (Equipment provided to work from home)

Application Details

If you are interested in applying, you will need to provide the following:

• a supporting statement explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification. This should be no more than two sides of A4, font size 11. 
• a completed equal opportunities form
• your CV