This is a great opportunity to be part of an organisation that is passionate about seeing lives transformed that is also fun, friendly and committed to seeing our values shape all that we do and are. As a member of the HR Team, this role will help serve all of our team including the CEO, National Office Staff, front line staff and those working in our projects. HR has the privilege of working across the organisation and interacting with all of our team to support them in their roles.

The Payroll & HR Administrator will provide a high-quality payroll processing service, and will support the HR Team with administration, to help ensure a professional, compassionate and efficient service is delivered to the organisation.  Therefore, the successful candidate will be passionate about the work that we do and see the importance of having good processes in place to ensure that things run smoothly and that expectations are clear. You will need to have excellent interpersonal and administration skills, being able to work calmly under pressure and understanding the importance of confidentiality. 

We believe the HR team plays a key role in helping to shape the culture of the organisation. Therefore, you should be someone who models our values and understands how these impact the way that we work. This role can often be busy with a number of competing demands, and you should therefore be someone who can work flexibly. We are looking for someone who is a strong team player, who is able to communicate well, and be available to help where needed. 

For more information, please see the recruitment pack and apply via our website. 

We are recruiting for our first ever HR, Learning and Development manager to develop and implement our people strategy and directly support our exciting scale goals.

ABOUT US

Lively Minds is an award-winning NGO working to get preschoolers in rural Ghana & Uganda school-ready.

Over 250 million children under 5 years globally do not get the early childhood care and education (“ECCE”) they need, leading to poor health, poor education, lost life opportunities and poverty. We believe that one of the main barriers to ECCE is that parents in remote resource-poor villages lack the information, education and aspiration to provide basic and affordable opportunities for their children. We have developed an innovative behavior-change programme that empowers marginalized, poorly educated Mothers to run educational Play Schemes for preschoolers and to provide better home-based care, using cheap local resources.  Not only does this result in positive outcomes for child development, but also has positive impacts for the Mothers too.

These are exciting times for Lively Minds. In Ghana, we are finalising a partnership agreement with Ministry of Education (MOE) and Ghana Education Service to integrate the programme in to the national kindergarten system and scale across 60 rural districts in the northern regions of the country, reaching approximately 4000 kindergartens and 1.1million children. Our programme in Uganda is in a test and position for scale stage with the long-term aim of national roll-out. Our long-term goal is for the programme to be adopted in several countries in the global south so that it can have a large impact in tackling the global early childhood development crisis.

Over the next year we will be expanding our Ghanaian team significantly and building strategies to support our organisation’s scale-up. We are therefore recruiting for our first ever HR, Learning and Development manager to develop and implement our people strategy and directly support our growth ambitions.

The immediate priority for the postholder will be to develop and implement new HR processes and systems across our global organisation. These will include appraisals/performance management;  behaviour & culture management; developing leadership development and training.  The postholder will also be responsible for driving and managing the mass recruitment and onboarding exercise in Ghana.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic development

• Contribute to the organisational development and programme scale strategy
• Develop and implement an HR strategy to support the achievement of strategic goals and to ensure that our HR strategy reflects our values.

Recruitment, induction & retention

• Develop and implement an effective recruitment process
• Lead on the recruitment and induction process for a mass recruitment in Ghana (circa 40 new hires)
• Design and manage each element of the end to end employee life cycle
• Work with Head of M& E to establish robust and effective “people” measures and metrics that can be used to report on employee satisfaction, recruitment effectiveness, measure retention rates.
• Establish a tool and process to “temperature test” the organization and understand the different culture dimensions.
• Lead on developing and implementing a new Diversity and Inclusion policy

People Development & Performance Management

• Establish working norms to ensure Lively Minds’ culture, values and behaviours are embedded in staff behaviours and management practices.
• Create and implement a Learning & Development strategy, including a package of trainings on our core and  leadership competencies, together with tools and processes to embed these competencies in to working practices
• Support the implementation of our new performance management system and competencies. In particular ensuring development plans are being used effectively to build capacity; tracking and reviewing metrics
• Develop a succession management plan for key management positions

HR systems

• Be part of a team to advise on the purchase of an online HR system and lead on the implementation of this system
• Update HR handbook and policies, engaging with staff to ensure buy-in to these
• Manage change and ensure teams understand and are appropriately implementing policies and systems
• Recruit and manage an HR officer in Ghana to support the HR function
• Implement day-to-day HR administrative functions
• Be responsible for ensuring compliance with HR-related issues

You are…

We are looking for an HR/Learning & Development expert with the confidence and experience to set-up and grow our HR function. You will be working in a multi-national, multi-disciplinary team that is spread across three countries and will be the go-to person on all HR issues. Lively Minds is a fast-paced, results-oriented organisation with a drive for excellence. To succeed in this role you must be able work strategically to ensure that our HR function is truly values-driven. But you must also be a doer and capable of implementing the strategies with minimal supervision and on a small budget. 

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

Minimum of 7 years of experience in an HR role

Experience managing others

Experience designing and delivering skills-based training

Experience working with global/cross-cultural teams

Desirable

CIPD qualified (or equivalent)

Experience working with/managing teams in the Global South or Africa region

Focus on Labour Exploitation (FLEX) is a research and policy organisation working towards an end to labour exploitation. FLEX seeks to achieve this vision through the prevention of labour abuses, protection of the rights of those affected or at risk of exploitation and by promoting best practice responses to labour exploitation through research and evidence-based advocacy. FLEX is a small organisation that packs a big punch in terms of policy change and influencing.

About the role:

In this role you will support FLEX’s staff team and Board of Trustees, by developing and maintaining effective filing systems, databases and processes to ensure the smooth running of our operations, and by supporting the implementation of FLEX Communications Strategy. This role involves completing tasks related to governance and compliance, HR, monitoring and evaluation, and communications.

We encourage applications from people who identify as part of marginalised communities.

If you are disabled or become disabled, we encourage you to tell us about your condition so that we can consider what reasonable adjustments or support may be appropriate at the interview and task stage.

Hours: 22.5 hours per week (three days per week)

Deadline for applications: 1st September 2020

Interviews: Week commencing 14th September 2020

Age UK Lewisham and Southwark offer high profile services supporting people aged 50+ in the borough of Southwark and Lewisham. A large part of what makes the services a success is due to the work of our Navigators, who support people using a person centred approach to address issues with isolation, malnutrition, safety at home and helping people to access the services they need.

The Community Navigator is an exciting new role working closely with older people, Rehab and Re-ablement team, support staff and local partners to ensure people are being supported holistically following discharge from services.
Navigators’ will support older people during the transition from care homes and other bed based settlements into clients own home and link them with local services. There are increasingly challenges to older and frail people and to Health and Social Care services where demand for services, and particularly those of hospital services increase.  It is during this period that it becomes even more critical that there are a range of appropriate, timely and proportionate services in place.

This is a busy, fast paced and rewarding role; giving you the opportunity to make a real difference. The role is largely home based with some days at our main office and Southwark Council office. You will be working closely with the rehab team and a team of friendly and knowledgeable Navigators, Coordinators and Advisors. Working hours are Mon – Fri. You will need to be able travel across the borough of Southwark.

If you are a good listener, a positive thinker and passionate about supporting older people we want to hear from you.

Closing date for applications is 18:00pm on Friday 28th August 2020.

Interviews will take place on W/C Tuesday -1st September via Zoom.

The role is 3 months fixed term (may be extended dependent on funding)

Help to maximise Pan’s tremendous work with disadvantaged and marginalised groups!

Pan Intercultural Arts is a leading force in delivering arts for social change through workshop programmes with unaccompanied minor asylum seekers, young refugees, survivors of trafficking and young people at risk of entering crime.

Pan works mainly in London but also seeds projects in other towns and cities through its exPansion programme and has founded several Theatre for Development projects overseas.

This post is a key part of the small team which guarantees smooth and successful running of the projects by our much larger team of artist-facilitators.

The Company Manager’s responsibilities will cover oversight of:

• Financial systems

• HR 

• Logistics

• Grant reporting

The post will be responsible for ensuring all financial systems and transactions. This will include creating and managing annual budgets for the company and supporting our artist-facilitators with project budgets.

Overseeing HR, company policies and logistics within the company will involve working with a wide range of artists, participants, trustees, advisors, and representatives of partner organisations

Excellent written and spoken communication skills, as well as an understanding of, and empathetic approach to, the work we do with marginalised groups will be necessary to add to the team of highly motivated and committed people.

Three years experience of involvement in managing a charity or arts company is required. Experience in Pan’s key areas of work would be useful.

We are committed to Equal Opportunities and actively encourage applications from as diverse a range of people as possible.

 Closing date for applications; Monday 7th September at 12pm. 

We are working on behalf of the MSC to recruit for their Head of Licensing. The Marine Stewardship Council is an international non-profit organisation, recognising and rewarding efforts to protect oceans and safeguard seafood supplies for the future. This role will lead the delivery of the over-arching aims and objectives of the MSC's licensing programme.

The successful applicant will be responsible for oversight of all label licensing operations, including direct management of senior team members. You will ensure licensing contractual arrangements are in place and followed. Taking the lead on trademark registration issues and licensing policy development, which will involve engagement across the MSC.

About you and your experience:

• Knowledge and experience in legal, licencing or supply chain management
• Good knowledge of sustainable development
• Experience of working at a senior level in a multi stakeholder organisation
• Experience of leading, managing and collaborating with employees and stakeholders remotely
• Experience of communicating complex issues clearly to a wide variety of audiences across diverse channels
• Empathy and interest in the MSC's mission and objectives

Please contact Chloe Hill, Senior Business Manager at TPP Recruitment for confidential conversation about this role. 

As Communications Manager you will report to our Communications Director and manage our communications activities, ensuring the SW AHSN continues to extend its reach and influence internally,
regionally and nationally.

Working across an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation, you will develop impactful communications that inform, inspire and connect our staff, stakeholders and external audiences.

We are looking for someone who can use a variety of methods and combine data with patient stories to demonstrate the impact of our work and its outcomes for people receiving health and care services across the South West.

You will advise and support colleagues on all aspects of brand, content, design, media and digital communications. With line management of a Digital Marketing Assistant (Apprentice), you will also manage relationships with external consultants, agencies and suppliers to create strategic, content-led internal and external communications.

Key success factors

• Able to use a variety of methods and combine data with patient stories to clearly demonstrate the impact of our work and its outcomes for people receiving health and care.
• Able to see the bigger picture and demonstrate the benefits of the SW AHSN’s work with its many partners.
• Comfortable with change and uncertainty in a fast-paced setting.
• A proactive, solutions-focused completerfinisher, with a can-do attitude.
• Enabling direct reports to make the most of their skills and develop their capabilities.

For further details please visit our website for the full job pack.

Policy and Public Affairs Officer

Fixed Term: 12 month contract

Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum (depending on experience), plus benefits

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

London N1 9FW

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 17th August 2020

First Interviews: w/c Tuesday 1st September 2020

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of the global community concerned with fighting cancer and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs)? 

World Cancer Research Fund International is a leading authority on cancer prevention research related to diet, weight and physical activity. World Cancer Research Fund International is a not-for-profit organisation that:

• Funds and analyses worldwide scientific research
• Influences public health policy at the highest level, and acts as trusted advisor to governments and other official bodies from around the world
• Leads & unifies a network of cancer prevention charities based in the USA, United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. 

We are looking for a talented and committed individual to play a key role in our policy activities. Our Policy and Public Affairs Department works at the global level to encourage the adoption of effective policies to prevent cancer and other NCDs through healthy diet and body weight, more physical activity and lower levels of alcohol intake. Our work ultimately aims to help people meet WCRF International’s Recommendations for Cancer Prevention.

A major task of the Policy and Public Affairs Officer is to be responsible for taking forward specific activities and deliverables of the ground-breaking EU Commission’s Horizon2020 project – Confronting obesity: co-creating policies with youth - working towards ending childhood obesity in Europe. The role involves sourcing, reviewing and assessing policy documents and legislation on diet and physical activity. 

Therefore, technical competency in understanding and analysing public policy interventions and policy actions is essential, as is the ability to synthesise complex information from a range of sources. Ideally you will have some knowledge of policy on the prevention of cancer, NCDs, overweight/obesity and/or food, physical activity as it relates to health. 

You will also provide support to the work of the Department’s Evidence for Policy work, in particular through developing, updating and maintaining the NOURISHING and MOVING policy databases and developing relevant policy briefs on issues related to diet, weight and physical activity.

Application Details:
If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF International and equip you for the role.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

An opportunity to work with a Christian Charity committed to alleviating poverty in the London Borough of Sutton and be responsible for managing and developing the Foodbank

Just for Kids Law is a dynamic charity working with and for children and young people to hold those with power to account and fight for wider reform. We do this by providing legal representation and advice, direct advocacy and support, and through strategic litigation, campaigning and equipping others to work for children’s rights.

We are looking for an energetic self-starting Communications Officer to play a pivotal role in the organisation.

You will work to establish, maintain and develop the effective planning and delivery of the organisation’s media (including social media) and external profile, website, internal communications and campaigning activity. This will involve working closely with the CEO to maintain our websites, social media channels, news media profile and other communication activities. We are ambitious about what we want to achieve and the communications targets we want to meet.

Just for Kids Law has a strong reputation for punching well above its weight and is looking for an ambitious individual who wants to make their mark and gain wide ranging experience in a busy organisation that wants to maintain and further raise its profile.

The Communications Officer will work closely with the Senior Management Team as well as being well connected to the whole staff team. We are a friendly and supportive organisation providing a unique opportunity for somebody to make a real impact.

Please apply in writing by completing our application form.

Just for Kids Law believes in the value of a diverse workforce and encourages applications from people from all ethnic, cultural, religious and social backgrounds: in particular, people from BAME, LGBTQI+, etc. We strive to create a diverse working environment where anyone, regardless of background, can thrive.

To apply, please complete (attached) application form.  CVs will not be accepted.

Closing time for all applications is 5pm on Monday,  31st August 2020.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday, 16th September 2020.

If you have not heard from us by 9th September 2020, you haven’t been successful for the interview.

Employment information

 Job title: Communications Officer

Contract term: Permanent

Location: Central London (currently Islington) 

 Hours: 35 hours (full time)

Salary range: £28,000 to £32,000

Pension: 5% per matching following probation. 4% matching during probation

Leave: A full time member of staff has 30 days annual leave which includes three days to be taken at Christmas in addition to bank holidays (usually 8)

 Probation period: 6 months

Salary Payment method: Payment is made by electronic transfer on or shortly before the 28th of each calendar month covering payment for that same calendar month.

These details are provided for information only and do not form part of an employment contract or job offer. 

akt is looking for a digital caseworker to support young lgbtq+ people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across the UK. Based in our Manchester office, the successful applicant will be responsible for developing a digital offfer that meets all the current and potential needs of young people accessing our services.

Job Summary

• Embed online chat as a core offer within akt for young people.
• Identify and scope further areas digital work with young people
• Develop and grow with the Assistant Director of Services to have a digital offer that meets all the current and potential needs of young people.
• To assess the needs of young LGBT people who are homeless, vulnerably housed, or in a hostile environment, and to carry out signposting and brief interventions.
• Maintain and deliver the quarterly performance management reports for digital services and participate in services committees to offer feedback on local performance.
• Develop tools that monitor the impact of the digital work for those accessing the service.
• Offer support to volunteers around digital engagement including live chat.
• Create and maintain digital resources and signposting to allow you to engage with young people and signpost appropriately.  
• Maintain and develop the online resource hub so it continues to meet the needs of young people accessing online support.

We are looking for a candidate, preferably, with successful fundraising experience (in particular with Trust & Foundations, statutory bids, and/or corporate donations) or else with excellent writing, research, and stakeholder engagement skills. 

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to help develop and implement Hibiscus’ Fundraising & Partnerships Strategy, primarily through fundraising activities. Fundraising activities will focus on application writing, prospect research, and grant management for Trust & Foundations and Corporate grants, as well as for statutory bids. The aim being to meet Hibiscus’ fundraising targets, grow its income, and diversify its funders. 

ABOUT GLAN
GLAN works with affected communities to pursue innovative legal actions across borders to challenge states and other powerful actors involved in human rights violations and systemic injustice. Our actions address the most pressing instances of human rights concern and they fall within the following themes: War and occupation; accountability and supply chains; environmental and economic justice; and migration and border violence.

Our diverse strategies include litigation in foreign and international courts. We seek more than success in a courtroom: our work includes legal actions before administrative bodies and the dissemination of legal analyses. Since being established in 2016 we have developed legal strategies addressing human rights impacts in over 17 countries and territories including Yemen, Palestine, North Korea, Bahrain, Democratic Republic of the Congo, West Sahara, Colombia, Libya, Uzbekistan and Yemen. We work with individuals and communities resisting injustice, empowering and amplifying their voices, in order to challenge powerful actors involved in human rights violations. We believe that strategic legal action is most effective when it supports existing justice strategies, which is why we work collaboratively with an international network of civil society and grassroots organizations.

The core of GLAN’s work is pursued by a team of lawyers who seek to break new ground on accountability for human rights abuses. GLAN connects legal practice, academia and investigative journalism as part of our unique cross-border approach to address this question and we are driven by a commitment to the innovative use of law, information, and technology. Our approach is networked and nimble, allowing us to advance cases across multiple issues and jurisdictions despite our compact team. 

THE ROLE 

Salary: £35,000 - 40,000 PA.

Start date: October 15th 2020.​

GLAN is recruiting a practising solicitor for a minimum nine months maternity cover, with the possibility of permanent employment thereafter if funding is available. The role is split between public interest litigation and other cutting-edge work at the crossover of law and technology. We are seeking a highly motivated, efficient and practical individual to fulfil this role. The successful candidate will report to GLAN’s Director, will work remotely and may be required to attend regular in-person meetings in London, subject to public health restrictions and guidance.

The litigation side of the role involves the running of active judicial review cases, the preparation of evidence and the drafting of documents and correspondence for upcoming litigation. Such cases often involve coordination between large numbers of individuals and organisations, requiring significant organisational skills, perseverance and flexibility in response to varying viewpoints and disciplines. As part of your role you will also have consultant status with a leading public law firm based in London in order to facilitate your case work.​

There will also be a specific focus on the area of digital evidence and the crossover between legal accountability and technology. The role focuses on open source information and the development of best practices for the use of digital information as evidence of international crimes. This area requires a good knowledge of the principles of evidence.

Both aspects of the role require a high degree of creativity, self-motivation, and often a steep learning curve.  The role will also involve contributions to the development and refining of GLAN’s operational procedures. In normal circumstances, the role involves some international travel. As an equal opportunities employer, we particularly welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds as they are currently underrepresented at this level in this area. All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience relative to the role. In addition to case work the role requires contributing to the administration of GLAN as an organisation along with other members of our executive team.

CONTRACT TYPE​

This full-time contract will last for at least 9 months working 4-5 days per week. The possibility of transitioning to a longer term contract will be dependent on funding.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES​

· Identify, conduct and manage ongoing and planned litigation, which includes drafting case proposals, strategy documents, instructions to counsel, and handling correspondence with opponents.

· Maintain and progress the digital evidence project, which involves keeping up to date with developments in digital information as evidence, promoting our work on using technical platforms for legal accountability, identifying opportunities for the successful use of digital evidence in human rights litigation. 

· Work alongside affected communities bringing to the fore their voice, priorities and objectives. 

· Ensure that case work is integrated with GLAN’s communication strategies.

· Develop GLAN’s data protection and security policies. 

· Work with GLAN’s Director on securing funding in support of the organisation and specific cases.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERTISE ​

Essential 

· Practising solicitor in England and Wales (must have or be able to obtain practising certificate by October 2020).

· 3+ years PQE in litigation or equivalent experience.

· Experience in running complex judicial review litigation.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills, including drafting skills.

· A good understanding of the role of technology in supporting litigation.

Desirable

· Experience in other areas of practice, such as public law, civil or criminal litigation including proceeds of crime.

· Experience in transnational and/or human rights litigation.

· Track record in human rights practice and advocacy.

· Active interest in technology, encryption and digital security. 

· Knowledge of Arabic or Mandarin.

· Experience in GDPR compliance.

· Active interest in open-source investigations.​

ATTRIBUTES AND CHARACTERISTICS​

· Proactive, creative and energetic, with a passion for our work.

· Commitment to working collaboratively with affected communities. 

· Excellent organisational skills.

· Ability to set and meet deadlines. 

· Highly sensitive to digital security considerations, in particular where affected. communities are concerned.

· The ability to quickly become familiar with new information and legal regimes. ​

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a CV and concise cover letter setting out your suitability for the role via this platform. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible and no later than COB on August 31st.

Want to make positive change for disaffected individuals? If so, join our team as a Campaign Officer to challenge unjust immigration policies

We are looking for an experienced Campaign Officer to drive forward our advocacy work with migrants and their families disadvantaged by Home Office refusals for indefinite leave to remain (ILR), and the subsequent impact for those with protected characteristics e.g. disabilities.

This exciting role will suit a candidate with the confidence and zeal to work alongside those with the lived experience to centre their voices, and with a range of stakeholders including legal professionals, and parliamentarians to move the campaign forward

The successful candidate will have a track record in policy/ research, political engagement and community engagement, and excellent interpersonal skills.

The charity is looking for exceptional candidates with:

• Commitment to upholding and advancing the rights of all migrants

• Real vision as to how this can be done in the current political, social and economic climate 

• Readiness to work with all groups and individuals who support the MRN mission, values and vision

This is a part-time post (3 days per week), funded by the Baring Foundation, provisionally beginning in August/September 2020 and running for 12 months. The salary will be  £30,507 per annum pro-rata.  In addition, MRN contributes 6% of salary to pensions.

Closing date for applications: 9am, 10 August 2020

Date for candidate interviews: 17 or 18 August 2020