Citizens Advice is in the second year delivering the Help to Claim service. Helping people make a claim for Universal credit and supporting them with issues relating to their claim up to their first correct payment. As part of this, the organisation set up a network of 31 Best Practice Leads to gather and share learning about how Universal Credit and the Help to Claim service is performing, develop relationships with relevant stakeholders and share ideas and best practice.
The role will work across a Jobcentre Plus district (Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Rutland) to improve people’s experience of Universal Credit as well as feeding into national Help to Claim workstreams, to improve the Help to Claim service, and the national Policy team to support influencing around Universal Credit. Due to current circumstances, all external meetings are currently held via Google Meet and the location at which the role will be based to be discussed at the interview.
If you wish to be considered for this innovative exciting opportunity you will need to demonstrate the following skills-
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Proven ability to analyse complex information and make decisions/formulate recommendations quickly, communicating information clearly and accessibly.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to deliver presentations and build relationships with staff at all levels
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Proven ability to influence and negotiate with senior managers, executives and external stakeholders.
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Proven ability to plan and work effectively under pressure to deadlines.
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Willingness and ability to work occasional unsocial hours and undertake some travel throughout the UK with some overnight stays.
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IT proficiency including competent use of Google and Microsoft Office
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The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity. We want to see a UK rich in native woods and trees, for people and wildlife. The Trust aims to engage and inspire people about woods and trees to help us meet our vision of creating, restoring and protecting woodland. THE ROLE
Woodland Trust Legal Services is an in-house legal office of solicitors and legal executives that form part of the Woodland Trust’s Corporate Services team. We provide advice on a broad and diverse range of legal matters to a wide range of organisation stakeholders including our trustees, directors and officers of the Trust.
Our work is interesting and rewarding offering experience in a broad range of legal areas and involvement in key and significant projects. We have a large estate which coves England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. We have the support of significant corporate sponsors.
The Commercial Solicitor will manage a mixed caseload, providing strong legal support for the Trust and advising on matters relating to contractual, regulatory and commercial issues. This will include drafting, negotiating and advising on contractual documentation in relation to our funded projects and corporate sponsorship..THE CANDIDATE
You’ll have experience gained in house or in private practice, ideally with experience of the charity sector. With an understanding of the aims of the Woodland Trust, you’ll want to support us in achieving them through your role. With exceptional communication skills you’ll be pragmatic and in your approach to problem solving and be able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You’ll thrive when working as part of a team and be a strong committed team player.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
There’s no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Whatever you do here you will be supporting our work to protect and enhance woods and trees. In return, we recognise and value our people. You'll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with contributory pension, life assurance and good holiday entitlement.
The successful candidate will be given the opportunity for homebased work up to two days per week after successful completion of probation
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