Eden Brown is proud to be working with a superb, forward-thinking cancer charity in Central London to recruit a Director of Communications and Engagement. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months with a very possibility to the role being made permanent.

The Director of Communications and Engagement oversees a busy, high performing, self-motivated, and well-functioning team of press, digital, design, and health information staff (approximately 15 full or part time employees with six direct reports). Their goal is to reach more people with our life saving information and the Director of Communications and Engagement steers that effort.

In addition to the day to day running of the various departments, the role will collaborate across the London office to focus on a digital and social media communications strategy which increases awareness. This will enhance and oversee the organisation's strategy to engage with key audiences and to upscale the UK online fundraising efforts. The Director of Communications and Engagement will also have input into next steps with their brand strategy, and celebrations for the charity's 30th year.

This exciting role will suit someone with specialist knowledge of at least three of the areas within the role remit: press and media relations, digital and social media, website oversight, branding, campaigning, or digital fundraising- and the ability to transfer existing knowledge to be able to direct activities in other areas, proven experience of using digital media to deliver communications objectives, substantial communications experience within an organisation of similar size and complexity as well as experience of achieving media coverage, selling stories to the press and managing media relations.

If you would like to apply send your CV to Tony Williams at [email protected] or call Tony for more information on 020 3017 5014.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

About Us:  

At Marie Stopes International we are unapologetically pro-choice. We believe that every woman has the right to make choices about her own body and her own future. As one of the world’s leading providers of contraception and safe abortion care, we give women the means to do so. Our team members, working across 37 countries, provide high quality, safe services to women, when and where they need them. Because when a woman can determine her own future, she can contribute to creating a better, more sustainable future for everyone.

The Role:

This role is a critical advisory role to the Senior Director, Global Programmes Unit, and oversees engagement with all private foundation-funded programmes, ensuring that MSI is positioned as a partner of choice.

This is a leadership role with accountability for performance and high-quality stewardship of MSI’s significant private foundation funding portfolio, and associated engagement and positioning. This includes direct line management of specialist teams and individuals overseeing all foundation funded projects, with a contract values in excess of £200m.

This role is accountable for ensuring that best practices and lessons learned from implementation are widely disseminated both internally and externally.

The Director brings a robust blend of implementation experience, strategic thinking, significant high-level relationship management, and deep technical understanding of MSI programming.

About you

To succeed in this role, you must have:

Skills

To perform this role, it is essential that you have the following skills:

• Proven ability to design and implement successful donor strategies that deliver strategic outcomes at multiple levels.
• Anticipation of market, competition, donor and client trends, interpreting these and reacting to changing environments and opportunities.
• Excellent relationship management and negotiation abilities with a broad range of stakeholders.
• High-quality operational management abilities, including stewardship of complex donor-funded and multi-country projects involving implementation of donor compliance systems and processes.
• Prioritisation that delivers value to clients, colleagues, donors and other stakeholders.
• Ability to anticipate resistance and prepare in advance to effectively influence others towards achievement of results.
• High-quality operational management abilities, including stewardship of complex donor-funded and multi-country projects involving implementation of donor compliance systems and processes.
• Exemplify MSI leadership behaviours, with demonstrated coaching skills and the ability to inspire those around you.
• Ability to embed clear roles and responsibilities, delegate authority and accountability appropriately, reward initiative and provide constructive development feedback.
• Anticipate workload demands on today and tomorrow’s talent requirements.
• Demonstrate integrity in decision-making and execution: balancing MSI and stakeholder interests, while advancing MSI short and long-term interests.
• Sensitivity to wider political and organisational issues.
• Commitment to implement corporate decisions with high-energy levels.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills, and ability to organise and present information in a compelling way.
• High-level of personal resilience and confidence.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sexual and reproductive health rights.

Experience

To perform this role, it is essential that you have the following experience:

• Demonstrated record of developing excellent relationships with a broad range of foundation funders and other stakeholders.
• Experience of working with a range of donors, including LAD, the Children’s Investment Fund, and the Gates Foundation amongst others.
• Demonstrated experience of successful strategy development.
• Demonstrated experience of implementing effective donor compliance systems and processes.
• Significant experience of leading complex international programmes and projects, including in- country operational experience at a senior level.
• Demonstrated experience launching, implementing and closing multi-country donor portfolios
• Demonstrated excellent portfolio and personnel leadership skills, and ability to develop, coach and motivate a high-performing team.

Personal Attributes:

MSI is dedicated to equal opportunity for all and recognises that every individual is unique. Whilst we always seek to embrace individual differences and celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we also want to ensure that every team member is suited to their role and that they are given the best opportunity to succeed.

The personal attributes described below have been developed in accordance with the job description and other contextual factors relating to the role and are considered essential.

For this role, we’re looking for an individual who has:

• A Leadership style which is inclusive and consultative. An active listener who can clearly communicate strategic priorities and inspire a team to deliver
• Results Driven: Identifies with - and strives to enable - MSI to deliver against its objectives and financial requirements. A solution-focused individual who thinks ‘outside the box’ and can diplomatically challenge the status quo whilst maintaining harmony.
• Entrepreneurial and resourceful: a self-starter and creative risk taker who is able to act decisively when unexpected events present opportunities for advancing MSI’s global mission.

In addition you will be pro choice on abortion

For more information about the role, please view the job framework on our website.

Salary: dependent on experience

Closing date: 26th December 2019 (midnight GMT). Interviews may take place before this date for exceptional candidates.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.

Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.

The International Rescue Committee UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its headquarters in New York and London. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through 22 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

The IRC in Europe

Our European headquarters, IRC-UK, were established in London in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities and particularly to diversify its donor base, build its profile and be able to better advocate with European policy-makers on behalf of the people we serve. The IRC has expanded since then to become IRC Europe overseeing offices in Brussels, Berlin, Sweden, Bonn and Geneva, and programmes across Europe.

Director of Communications Europe 

The Director of Communications, Europe will join IRC at an exciting time as we drive forward IRC’s Europe Strategy to 2020 and develop the next phase of our strategy. The position holder will be a dynamic and important presence, leading on building IRC’s brand and profile in Europe as well as managing internal communications across a growing Europe network. This post will lead the Europe Communications team, which currently consists of twelve staff working across media, content and digital communications, based across the UK and Germany offices. As part of the Europe Senior Management Team, the post holder will work closely with the Senior Vice President for Europe, the Senior Director for Fundraising, the Director of Policy & Advocacy, Executive Directors of IRC offices across Europe, and communications team colleagues elsewhere in IRC.

Scope of work

• Updating and driving forward the communications strategy for the IRC in Europe, growing our profile successfully alongside our funding and policy impact.
•  Contribute to the development and implementation of wider strategic focus areas for the IRC in Europe, for example donor diversification and safeguarding best practice.
•  Manage a high-performing and a highly motivated Communications team, ensuring that they are meeting Key Performance Indicators, including share of voice in the media and engagement with digital audiences across Europe.
• Effectively represent the IRC externally as a writer, thinker, and speaker.
• Oversee internal communications for the IRC in Europe, liaising with colleagues in New York and globally to streamline activities and approach.
• Oversee the roll-out of a refreshed IRC brand in Europe, liaising with global colleagues.
• Develop and manage relationships with key donor communications contacts, in particular with DFID and ECHO, in order to contribute to a strengthened partnership with donors on communication and visibility of humanitarian programmes
• Manage the Communications budget including developing future budget proposals.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities 

Strategic oversight and delivery (50%)

• Ensure the successful development and implementation of the IRC’s communications strategy in Europe, measured through an increase in the IRC’s profile in Europe
• Work as part of cross organizational teams driving IRC’s influence, profile and funding in Europe, taking on strategic responsibility beyond communications where appropriate
• Act as focal point and liaise with the IRC-UK Board as required on communications strategy and delivery, including regular reporting at IRC-UK Board meetings
• Act as the IRC’s brand champion in Europe, including IRC-Deutschland and IRC Sweden, to ensure all output is consistent with IRC brand guidelines, culture and values, and ensuring that updates to the IRC’s brand are rolled out successfully across Europe
• Oversee IRC’s internal communications in Europe, liaising with global communications colleagues but ensuring the right approach for Europe
• Develop and manage the communications budget, including identifying new external and internal income streams as appropriate 
• Lead on emergency and crisis communications strategy in Europe as required
• Represent IRC Europe within global strategy processes and other forums, for communications and potentially more broadly

Team leadership and staff management (25%)

• Ensure a high performing, highly motivated communications team in Europe
• Identify and deliver cost-effective opportunities to expand the team as needed, for example in new European markets, including through use of consultants and interns
• Set clear objectives with all direct reports, and ensure strong support and supervision against clear deliverables. Carry out annual appraisals and mid-year reviews
• Ensure line managers are held accountable for performance management
• Ensure that the IRC Europe Communications team is networked into the global communications team and ensure integrated and collaborative working

Delivering communications content to raise the profile of IRC (25%)

• Drive forward integrated media and digital communications campaigns to raise the profile of the IRC in Europe, in close collaboration with global communications colleagues, Europe Policy & Advocacy and Europe Fundraising teams
• Guide the team and support where required on delivery of communications work, including handling reputational issues in the media and writing opinion pieces
• Develop and champion strong knowledge management within IRC Europe, including the use of the intranet to provide materials, support and communications output
• Ensure management and delivery on visibility projects under ECHO and other donors
• Represent IRC at a senior level in communications and other relevant forums

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level
•  Significant experience of leading and managing a strategic communications function and team and of translating broad visions and strategies into specific objectives
• Significant experience of working with the media / press
• Significant experience of creating and delivering effective campaigns
• An excellent understanding of digital and social media platforms, and experience developing and using them for profile-raising purposes
• Experience of driving forward communications in support of fundraising objectives
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing; strong presentation skills
• Capacity to build and maintain professional networks and channels of communication inside and outside the organisation
• Ability to work in close collaboration with colleagues and team members based remotely
• Commitment to team work
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Flexibility
• Good analytical skills and first-class attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to travel overseas, sometimes at short notice, to situations of conflict.

Desirable

• Qualification related to communications , media or marketing
•  Experience in the international not-for-profit sector
• Experience of working in a global organization with complex matrixed structures
• Knowledge of current debates on humanitarian/conflict issues and relevant institutions, including key donors in Europe
• Additional language, preferably German

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

The application deadline is 5pm on 7th January 2020.

IRC-UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all job applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

My Client is looking for a Director of Communications & Engagement to oversee a busy, high performing, self-motivated, and well-functioning team of press, digital, design, and health information staff (approximately 15 employees).  Their goal is to reach more people with their life saving information and you will steer this effort.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the PR, Digital, Health information and Graphic Design teams
• Working with and advising other teams and on occasion, working with the global executive teams on communications planning and responses
• Reviewing brand strategy and communications work to identify creative and novel approaches for communications, with particular emphasis on social media, digital engagement, and digital fundraising
• Overseeing cohesion of content within their brand, including websites, news stories, press releases, corporate information, social media, blogs, science and policy products
• Developing and managing the departmental budget
• Analysing, reporting, and utilising press and web statistics

Experience & Skills required

• Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the design and execution of marketing, communications and public relations activities
• An excellent understanding and experience of all digital, marketing and communication disciplines and channels, particularly in the context of third sector / charity and service delivery
• Proven experience of successfully leading the development and implementation of an integrated brand strategy in line with the goals of an organisation
• Demonstrable experience of equipping an organisation to achieve its goals through the use of digital marketing tools
• Demonstrable experience of successfully leading on large organisation-wide projects
• Experience of leading multi-functional teams at senior management / executive level and fostering a culture of learning, growth and professional development
• Experience of successfully leading change across an organisation
• A track record of delivering results and quality outcomes
• Experience of managing significant budgets
• Experience of building and nurturing strong relationships, internally and externally
• Experience of working with schools

Skills and Behaviours

• Substantial communications experience within an organisation of similar size and complexity
• Experience of achieving media coverage, selling stories to the press and managing media relations
• Experience of writing and implementing traditional and digital communications strategies and evaluating outcomes
• Proven experience of effectively leading a team and developing skills, abilities and confidence in staff
• Knowledge and experience of the management of teams at both strategic and tactical level within communications and marketing
• Knowledge of the Health Charity Sector desired
• Strategic internal & external communication planning & delivery
• Project management skills including budget monitoring

About London Higher 

London Higher is an ‘umbrella’ body representing over 40 publicly funded universities and higher education institutions in London, as well as several universities with centres in London and a small number of private providers. 

Our outputs are diverse and include research reports, promotional material, meetings and workshops, parliamentary lobbying, media management and receptions. We also run a wide range of advisory groups and networks. 

In addition we work closely with partner organisations including the Greater London Authority, London First, the business sector and higher education bodies. 

London Higher offers a range of company-wide benefits including flexible working, work from home days and flexible start and finish times.

About the role

The Head of Communications and External Affairs will lead the new communications and external affairs function of the organisation working closely with the CEO and Senior Management Team as well as divisional teams across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional to develop and deliver a new communications strategy.

This is a full time post although we will consider 4 days a week (28 hours) for exceptional candidates. 

Main responsibilities will include:

• To prepare and implement an effective communications strategy that champions London Higher members and provides a collective voice for London’s HEIs.
• To develop and deliver an effective external affairs approach and campaign strategies that reflect London Higher’s aims and priorities, in order to influence key stakeholders and policy makers.
• To line manage the Senior Policy officer to ensure that all policy, communications and external affairs activities and engagement are accurate, relevant and effective.
• To build a trusted relationship with local, national and sector press, securing positive media coverage for our policy messages and effectively managing and rebutting negative stories.
• To work alongside the CEO, Director of Operations and the Events and Executive Assistant in addition to the Senior Policy Officer, to ensure London Higher’s major meetings and events programme is appropriately aligned with the external affairs strategy.

About you (requirements)

If you feel you skills and experience match the below we would love to hear from you.

• Extensive communications experience including a track record of successfully shaping and implementing communications and external affairs strategy;
• Proven ability to make a demonstrable impact on brand awareness and policy outcomes for key audiences;
• Excellent copywriting and analytical skills with the ability to present information and draft quickly in a variety of styles for a range of audiences;
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build relationship with a range of stakeholders;

Familiarity with higher education issues and/or London would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Please download to the Job Pack and Job Specification for full details.

How to apply

For further information or to apply please visit the London Higher Website.

About Oxfam

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to beat poverty for good. Around the globe, we work to find practical, innovative ways for people to lift themselves out of poverty and thrive. Together we save lives and rebuild communities when disaster strikes. We also speak out on the big issues that keep people poor, like inequality, climate change and discrimination against women. Oxfam Ireland is one of 20 independent affiliates working as one in more than 90 countries.

OUR VISION IS A JUST WORLD WITHOUT POVERTY

At Oxfam Ireland, we work with people affected by poverty and injustice, supporting their empowerment to exercise their human rights and take control of their lives. Supported by people across the island of Ireland for over 60 years, we are an independent, secular and not-for-profit organisation.

We have shops across the island of Ireland, offices in Belfast and Dublin, and 1,500 volunteers who are delivering real change to the lives of people affected by poverty. From our volunteers in Dublin and shops in Down to our programme teams and our partners all over the world, we work together with resilient people to achieve our vision of a just world without poverty.

People like the child who wants to go to school; the mother who needs healthcare for her baby; the farmer who sees climate change wipe out his crops and livestock; the women whose voices need to be heard in the decision-making process; the young people whose lives could be transformed with business training, the family that has lost everything in a natural disaster.

We respond to humanitarian emergencies around the world – wherever they happen. We help people to help themselves and build a brighter future through our long-term projects. We campaign nationally and internationally on issues ranging from the arms trade to women’s rights, inequality and climate change.

Last year, Oxfam Ireland reached over 8 million people; affecting positive change in their lives. We believe in a world where people can influence decisions that affect their lives, enjoy their rights and assume their responsibilities as full citizens of a world in which all human beings are valued and treated equally.

Everyone has a right to realise their potential, and to live free of poverty in a secure and more equitable world. We believe that with the necessary action and political will, this world is possible. People have a right to life and security; to a sustainable livelihood; to be heard; to have an identity, and to have access to basic social services.

About the Candidate

We seek an enthusiastic and innovative fundraising and marketing leader who has experience of creating and delivering innovative plans for income generation and who will empower the fundraising and marketing teams to achieve ambitious fundraising, philanthropy and marketing programmes.

As Director of Fundraising and Marketing you will report to the CEO as part of the organisational senior leadership team. You will also work closely with the Board and chair the internal fundraising steering committee.

To deliver in this role you will require an extensive track record of developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve income growth across sustainable fundraising channels to generate funds.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, successful fundraising specialist with a growth mindset and a customer-centric approach, and who will be responsible for driving a high-performance culture of accountability in teams.

You will bring significant lengthy experience of planning, executing and evaluating fundraising programmes, recommending investment plans and overseeing budgets, KPIs and ensuring decision-making based on data and analytics.

You will be an expert networker and relationship builder, and eager to build the organisation’s brand across the island of Ireland. You will contribute at a strategic level to the global Oxfam confederation and enjoy peer relationships across the 20 affiliates and many countries and regions.

Purpose of the role

We are at an exciting phase in our organisational development, with ambitious growth plans nationally and internationally. We have invested in people and systems and our volunteer Board has endorsed our innovative new plans. A key pillar of our new strategy is income generation, and the role of Director of Fundraising and Marketing will play a significant leading role in helping Oxfam Ireland achieve its income targets.

The role of Director of Fundraising and Marketing will oversee a function that includes Supporter Engagement teams (Regular Giving, Telemarketing, Direct Dialogue & Customer Relationship Management), Corporates & Events, Single Giving and Marketing. The Fundraising and Marketing function has a headcount of approximately 35 staff, including 4 immediate direct manager reports. 

Job Responsibilities

• Accountable for the planning and development and the teams overseeing the implementation and evaluation of Oxfam Ireland’s all-island fundraising and marketing strategy to include new products, new markets and new donors.
• Ensure growth in fundraising from the public through building brand recognition, brand partnerships and marketing initiatives in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Lead dynamic all-island fundraising and marketing teams to drive strategy implementation and maximise revenue growth.
• Establish clear individual performance objectives, goals and timelines and provide coaching and leadership to enable the team to deliver their goals.
• Set, track and report on targets through various channels, ensuring consistent flow of accessible information to stakeholders.
• Partner with International Programme Department to deliver a constant supply of relevant content and ensure a strong pipeline of programmes for a variety of audiences.
• Partner with finance department to deliver financial controls, reporting and analysis to the Leadership Team and Board.
• Partner with Director of Public Affairs to deliver seamless communications, content, digital and brand management.
• Develop strong external networks and relationships to support delivery of philanthropic programmes in partnership with the Board and the Leadership Team.
• Track and monitor external developments to identify emerging opportunities and gaps in order to course-correct strategy if appropriate.
• Contribute to the development of organisational strategy and bespoke organisational projects as required by the CEO.
• Contribute to the strategic fundraising leadership team of Oxfam International and ensure teams are also engaged to leverage opportunities and broaden relationships, particularly with Oxfam GB.
• Accountable for ensuring the effective implementation, management and monitoring of organisational policies within areas of delegation, including for data protection and those relating to all relevant legislation in both ROI and NI; and ensure fundraising systems infrastructure is developed as required.

Other

• Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rights (click here).  
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles.
• Carry out any other duties within the scope and purpose of the job as required.

Person Specification

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years demonstrated progressive fundraising leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in leading and coaching high-performing teams, setting and monitoring clear targets and KPIs and continually tracking progress, with demonstrable evidence of course-correcting where required.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering sustained revenue growth.
• Experience in strategic planning, strategy execution and evaluation, with significant budget. development and financial management experience.
• Demonstrable experience in marketing and the development of brand, audience and messaging relating to income generation strategies.
• Demonstrable proficiency in data management tools and deriving business intelligence and insight from analysis.
• Demonstrable record of evidence-based decision-making based on fundraising analytics, including for the digital landscape.
• Proven ability to think and act strategically, translating concepts into effective action plans.

Qualifications & requirements

• Eligibility to work in Ireland and UK.
• Strong commitment to Oxfam’s mission and values.
• This senior position requires national and international travel as a necessary component of the role.
• Availability to work flexible hours including occasional weekend work.

Key Attributes

• Ability to work in a matrix manner with senior key stakeholders.
• Ability to build a culture that is positive, supportive, innovative and results focused.
• Capacity to lead and oversee complex change processes across diverse teams.
• Ability to enhance financial resources.
• Analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• High level planning and project management skills.
• Excellent influencing, representational and negotiation skills.
• Entrepreneurial flair, initiative and dynamism.
• Accountability and responsibility as a senior manager and leader.
• The ability to motivate staff.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of and commitment to Oxfam Ireland's development philosophy, principles and objectives.
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, child safe and staff health and wellbeing principles.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.

Organisational Values

• Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions.
• Empowerment – Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen.
• Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.

Deadline for applications: Sunday 5th January 2020 18:00

Head of Communications (Cheadle, Cheshire)

The Together Trust is a charity that supports people with disabilities, complex needs and autism and their families. Our services include a range of care, community and special education services for people with behavioural challenges, learning difficulties, physical disabilities, complex health needs and autism. We will celebrate our 150th anniversary in 2020 having supported thousands of young people and families since we were formed to support destitute young people in the centre of Manchester in 1870.

Our central office is based in Cheadle, Stockport and our services are mostly in and around Greater Manchester and the surrounding areas. We accept referrals from all over the UK.

We are looking for a Head of Communications to join and lead our team. Managing the work of four communication officers, plus an assistant and a graphic designer, you will continually improve and oversee successful communications and campaign activities in line with the charity’s overall strategic plan.

You will lead the implementation and launch of a new website and a phased rebrand which will begin in early 2020. The new brand, developed by our staff and the people we support, includes a new mission, vision, strapline, logo and visuals to coincide with our 150th anniversary year.

The post holder will contribute to wider strategic development and change across our 40+ services. Therefore we are looking for an outstanding communicator who can support and develop their team to contribute to successful Trust-wide fundraising, development and campaign activities.

We work in collaboration with the people we support. Providing evidence to help to influence policymakers and make lasting societal change. If you think you are the right applicant for this role then we’d encourage you to apply.

Please see the attached documentation for more information on the role details and key responsibilities.

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

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

Job Description

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

1.1 Key Responsibilities

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

1.2 Financial Responsibility

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

1.3 Policy Activity

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

1.4 Media Activity

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

1.5 Trustee Board

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

1.6 Human Resources

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

2.0 General

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

2.1 Information

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

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

Desirable

Experience

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

Experience of working with Board Directors/Trustees

Good experience in the voluntary sector or equivalent

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

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

Experience of website content management systems

Effective communication skills both written and oral

Experience of issuing press releases

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

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

Ability to manage a complex and varied workload

Experience of disseminating research findings

Experience of working in partnership with other organisations and agencies

Skills

Ability to think and plan strategically

Excellent interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, sensitivity and negotiation skills

Excellent presentation skills

Skilled at developing and maintaining internal and external working relationships

Strong networking skills

Excellent project management skills

Personal qualities

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

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

An excellent communicator with strong persuasive skills

Inspirational to both internal staff and external supporters

Targets and results oriented

Education

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

Degree level education

Thorough working knowledge of MS office

Other

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

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

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

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

Location: London, Bonn or Brussels 

BACKGROUND

Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.

IRC is a global network, which has its headquarters in New York and London. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through over 20 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

IRC-UK

Our European headquarters, IRC-UK, were established in London in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities and particularly to diversify its donor base and be able to better advocate with European policy-makers on behalf of the people we serve. Since its establishment IRC-UK has grown rapidly and is now acknowledged for its high quality project management, technical expertise in governance and rights and economic recovery, and innovative thinking on early recovery and gender based violence. IRC-UK comprises approximately 100 staff across five departments.

The IRC also has offices in Brussels, Berlin, Bonn, Geneva and a sister organisation in The Hague, as well as programme offices in the Balkans, Greece and Italy, in addition to Germany.

The Policy & Advocacy Department

The P&A team is a small, dynamic team located in London, Brussels and Berlin. The core purpose of the Policy and Advocacy (P&A) department is to increase the IRC’s influence and profile in Europe, and to establish the IRC as a thought leader that can drive transformational change in the humanitarian sector.

Economic Recovery and Development Unit

The IRC’s economic programmes are led by the economic recovery and development team and
includes the humanitarian cash transfer team and the enterprise development and employment teams.

The Purpose of the Role

This is a strategic position which is instrumental in driving IRC’s policy and advocacy work in London or Brussels and selected other capitals. As Senior Policy Officer – Economic programmes, working closely with the Head of Policy, you will:

•  Develop and implement IRC’s policy & advocacy agenda on economic programmes, with a particular focus on livelihoods and women’s economic empowerment.
•  Update and implement IRC’s policy and advocacy strategy on economic programmes (with an emphasis on livelihoods).
• Support reactive advocacy and the development of policy messaging for influencing on humanitarian cash transfer policy.
• Develop and implement the policy and advocacy strategy in connection with IRC’s research on financial inclusion.
• Work with the BRAN and Economic programmes policy officer to identify and develop influencing opportunities for business led advocacy.
• Develop policy positions and messaging on economic programmes, act as IRC’s policy expert on economic programmes and represent the organization at policy and political events and meetings and with the media.
• Identify and develop or strengthen relationships with key global policy and advocacy targets and develop and/or lead policy and advocacy coalitions of NGOs.

Scope and Authority

Authority:

In this position you will have the authority to build high level relationships with and brief senior leaders in the humanitarian and development sector as well as key business stakeholders. You will ensure the IRC is represented at key stakeholder meetings and represent the IRC at external advocacy meetings, events and forums. The position will regularly coordinate and liaise with ERD technical advisers, technical specialists, field programmes (ERD coordinators) and global policy and advocacy staff. The position will also work closely with IRC fundraising, communications and media teams to build awareness with the UK and European public. 

Responsibility for Resources:

The Senior Officer – Economic Programmes is responsible for leading and implementing tasks under the IRC’s organizational livelihoods advocacy objectives developed in line with the livelihoods strategy.

Key Working Relationships

Internal communication/collaboration with:

•  Head of Policy (Europe)
•  Brussels, London, Berlin and Washington DC Office
•  ERD Technical Unit
• Country teams and staff
• ERD Senior Director
• Fundraising, communications and media
• Awards Management Unit and Finance department

External Working Relationships with:

• European Governments and the EU
•  Multilaterals including UNHCR, WFP and international financial institutions
• Think tanks
• NGOs and NGO coalitions
• Donors
• Business stakeholders

Policy and advocacy work

•  Under the supervision of the Head of Policy and Senior Technical Director, drive the development and implementation of a livelihoods policy and advocacy strategy in coordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders; coordinate and chair the livelihoods policy working group.
• Develop economic programmes policy positions and messaging, including through developing concrete policy recommendations drawing on new or existing research as well as ERD programme evidence.
• Conceptualising and developing policy reports and developing briefings for senior IRC staff; attending or convening meetings and events.
• Engage with policy makers and support advocacy colleagues in their engagement with political targets.
• Lead the organisation and delivery of successful policy and advocacy events – working closely with advocacy colleagues.
• Work with the fundraising teams on economic programmes policy and advocacy content as required and with the communications team to develop content for the public, the media and other audiences.
• Identify key moments, entry points and opportunities to translate and disseminate ERD research findings and evidence based recommendations to a policy audience to influence and enhance policy change.

Qualifications

Essential
Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in policy and advocacy in Europe and globally
•  Deep understanding of development and humanitarian policy.
• Deep understanding of building economic opportunities and driving women’s economic empowerment in humanitarian contexts.
• Good understanding of multilaterals including the UN and international financial institutions as well as global processes such as the G7 and G20 and global frameworks such as the SDGs
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to translate complex material and data into clear and concise policy and advocacy recommendations, briefings and resources.
• Excellent influencing, communications and presentation skills.
• Strong networking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to work in close collaboration with team members and remote field offices
• Good research and analytical skills, and first-class attention to detail
• Commitment to team work – working in a collaborative manner and contributing to a positive team environment
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Flexible and able to shift quickly to changing priorities
• Able to plan and prioritise activities to meet deadlines

 Experience:

• Strong demonstrable experience working on policy in a European and/or global context.
• Experience in developing and implementing policy and advocacy strategies.
• Experience working with policy-makers in a policy and advocacy function to achieve attributable policy change.
• Experience of networking and contact building in political, academic or NGO settings
• Experience in policy analysis and development of policy briefings and reports.
• Experience in coordinating internal working groups.

Desirable

•  Masters degree in public policy, international relations, gender studies or a related field or equivalent experience
• Experience in policy and advocacy on economic programmes in fragile and humanitarian settings.
• Experience working in other related humanitarian protection areas (refugee/migrant protection, child protection, etc).   
• Knoweldge of development financing and innovative financing models
• Knowledge of other EU languages, particularly German.
• Experience of public speaking and working with the media (including writing and broadcast interviews)

The application deadline is 11pm on 15th December 2019. Interviews will take place between 17th and 19th December 2019.

You must have the right to work in any one of the job locations. 

IRC-UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for  all  job  applicants  and  employees,  and  we  seek  to ensure  we  achieve diversity  in  our  workforce  regardless  of  gender,  race,  religious  beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

This is an exciting opportunity to consolidate, grow and shape SDN’s fundraising and project development work. The Programme Funding Officer role leads fundraising activities and supports the development of projects across SDN’s work, working closely with SDN’s Research and Policy Officers in the UK, and our project teams in Nigeria. This role is central in identifying funding opportunities, coordinating the development of funding proposals to donors and wider fundraising processes, developing fundraising materials and building donor relationships. While fundraising is the core responsibility of the role, there will also be opportunities to apply and develop skills and experience in the area of project development – and therefore to contribute to shaping SDN’s future work.

Based in London, you will need some previous experience of fundraising and strong communications skills to be able to work collaboratively but at a distance from the project teams in Nigeria, and preferably some experience of project design.

About SDN:

Stakeholder Democracy Network is a non-profit organisation with over a decade’s experience in Niger Delta affairs and expertise in the environmental, social and economic issues impacting upon the region. 

SDN supports the efforts of those affected by the extractives industry and weak governance. We work with governments, companies, communities and other stakeholders to ensure the promotion and protection of human rights. Our work currently focuses on the Niger Delta.

Job Title: Programme Funding Officer

Location: London, UK

Reporting to: Programmes Director

Hours: full-time, starting ASAP

Salary: £22,000 – 26,000

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Job description

Job Purpose: to secure funding which enables SDN to deliver high quality, long-term projects and activities which seek to promote stability and development within the Niger Delta. This role has three key objectives:

1. To identify and track funding opportunities aligned with SDN’s strategic priorities and coordinate SDN’s fundraising pipeline processes
2. To coordinate the development of high-quality funding proposals, both to respond to donor funding calls and to proactively pitch to donors
3. To develop and maintain key resources and build strong donor relationships to support SDN’s fundraising activities

Key Areas of Responsibility:

1. Fundraising and Project Development 80%
2. External Relations and Communications 20%

Duties:

Objective one: To identify and track funding opportunities aligned with SDN’s strategic priorities and coordinate SDN’s fundraising pipeline processes

• Develop and maintain a database of existing and potential institutional donors, and trusts and foundations, with information on associated funding opportunities
• Maintain a database tracking funding opportunities that SDN is actively developing (the ‘Opportunity Tracker’)
• Undertake a weekly search for potential funding opportunities via websites and email alerts from key funding information and donor sites
• Attend bi-weekly funding committee meetings and make recommendations to the management team on potential funding opportunities
• Identify, coordinate and monitor any preparatory activities required in advance of a funding opportunity being released (e.g. background research, discussions with potential partners)
• Attend donor and funding opportunity meetings with other members of the programmes team

Objective two: To coordinate the development of high-quality funding proposals, both to respond to donor funding calls and to proactively pitch to donors

• Working with an assigned proposal leader from the programmes team (either in the UK or Nigeria), coordinate SDN’s response to donor calls for proposals, including: reviewing all donor documentation and ensuring proposal development teams have a clear understanding of all donor requirements; developing a work plan for the development and submission of proposals; coordinating the inputs of all team members in to proposals; supporting the proposal leader in project development activities, such as partner discussions and proposal development workshops; leading the development and collation of all supporting documentation for proposals (e.g. organisational financial information, registration documents); supporting with the drafting of assigned proposal content; editing and adapting proposals in to donor-friendly formats
• Working with the Programmes Director, identify priority donors to engage and projects to be funded, and support the assigned programmes team members to proactively develop funding proposals and a strategy to engage with potential donors
• Carry out regular mailings to identified trusts and foundations to secure unrestricted funding
• Maintain SDN’s Opportunity Tracker throughout proposal development and submission

Objective three: To develop and maintain key resources and build strong donor relationships to support SDN’s fundraising activities

• Develop organisational fundraising materials, working with the communications team where needed, such as capacity statements, case studies and generic proposals
• Working with the Programmes Director, develop donor engagement strategies for priority donors, and coordinate the management of donor relationships
• Act as a first point of contact for donors as and when requested
• Keep up-to-date on key trends, networks and information on fundraising and donors in international development

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Person specification

Qualifications:

Desirable:

• An undergraduate degree, ideally in a related subject to fundraising or international development

Experience:

Essential:

• At least one year’s experience working in a relevant fundraising role, preparing donor proposals and supporting other fundraising processes
• Experience working in a fast-paced office environment, meeting tight deadlines and supporting administrative processes

Desirable:

• Knowledge of international development donors and fundraising trends
• Experience working with overseas teams
• Experience of managing donor relationships
• Experience in the design and development of projects
• Charity/NGO sector experience
• Use/management of databases
• Development and production of written materials in support of fundraising activities

Skills:

Essential:

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage a number of tasks at once
• Excellent English writing and editing skills
• Excellent relationship building skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams with multiple priorities
• Strong communications skills to ensure effective remote support
• Self-motivated and driven to start and complete initiatives of your own accord
• Proficiency in common software IT packages

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Applications

Salary for the role is commensurate with experience and demonstrable ability.

Applications should be made by midnight 12.01.2020, by including a one-page cover letter (explicitly addressing the points in the Person Specification) and your curriculum vitae. Interviews for the position are planned to take place at the SDN London office the week commencing 20.01.2020.

Your application will be reviewed but only shortlisted candidates will receive further correspondence. If you have not heard from us by 17.01.20, please assume your application was unsuccessful on this occasion. We reserve the right to interview exceptional candidates earlier than the date indicated herein.

For further information on SDN, please visit our website.

This is an excellent opportunity to support Power To Change in their endeavours to create a legacy where community business is understood and valued for the opportunities it brings to local communities. 

Power to Change is an independent charitable trust that supports community businesses in England, endowed by the National Lottery Community Fund (previously the Big Lottery Fund). Our vision is better places through community business. We want to back people to build successful community businesses for the benefit of their local places.

Power to Change was established in 2015 as a charitable Trust with a spend-down endowment. We plan to close by the end of 2022. We have three strategic priorities over the next three years: growing the community business sector, transforming places (through the work of local community businesses), and making the case for community business to those who matter. You can read more about these priorities in our 2019-2022 strategy.

The Policy Manager will be core to our priority of ‘making the case’. They will work with our CEO and across the organisation to develop and oversee our policy thinking and research to make sure we leave behind an environment where community business is valued and supported. 

You will be working closely with other like-minded passionate professionals in our organisation to build the profile of a movement that will change the face of the country.

Role Purpose: 

A key element of our 2019-2022 strategy is to make the case for community business – so that we can leave a legacy of a stronger sector that is well-understood and supported. The role of Policy Manager is crucial to this goal. The Policy Manager will oversee our engagement with central and local government and key stakeholders, building on our established reputation and relationships.

Key responsibilities:

Policy development

• Work with the CEO and the wider team to develop new policy thinking that is credible and influential, and that draws on our robust evidence base 
• Identify and agree policy priorities for Power to Change. Develop organisational policy positions and communicate these internally and externally through blogs, social media, and other writing and speaking opportunities. Support the wider PtC staff team to do the same
• Commission and manage policy-relevant research
• Monitor the policy landscape and relevant parliamentary proceedings - relating to our policy priorities 
• Respond to relevant consultations and calls for evidence
• Deliver policy-focused events throughout the year and at Party Conferences (drawing on support from our Events Officer and Comms Team)

Public affairs 

• Work with the Head of Research and Policy to develop and implement our public affairs engagement strategy
• Establish regular contact with key external stakeholders such as local Government officials, MPs, Government ministers, SMT of other important funders in the social sector, political advisers and civil servants to keep them informed about Power to Change’s work and policy concerns
• Organise or attend regular meetings with these stakeholders, representing Power to Change and forging contacts with key decision-makers
• Keep abreast of important media stories and of the work of key opinion formers with whom we work, or who we would like to influence 

Supporting our CEO and senior team

• Support our CEO to engage with key stakeholders, in particular in Westminster and Whitehall, by preparing briefing and speaking notes and PowerPoint presentations
• Provide ad-hoc assistance to other team members as required

This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties, it is not exhaustive.Because of the evolving nature and changing demands of our work this job description may be subject to change.You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description.

Skills & experience:

• Significant experience in a policy and advocacy role and a strong understanding of the policy context in England, relevant to community business 
• Proven experience of using critical thinking skills to analyse policy and data to produce relevant reports and position papers
• Experience of managing policy-related research projects, or collaborations with e.g. think tanks, would be desirable 
• Ability to structure, substantiate and draft compelling policy positions
• Excellent, high-level writing skills adaptable for different audiences; very strong general communication skills
• Great inter-personal and relationship-building skills with external contacts and internal colleagues
• Confidence in using IT systems including MS Office

Reporting to: Head of Research & Policy

Closing date for applications: 15th January, 2020 (10.00am) 

Please send your CV and Cover Letter to Sheena Pentin at Careers4Change.

Living Our Values:

Bold

• You will be flexible in your thinking and open to being challenged about change.
• You will take calculated risks and have the courage to stand by decisions despite resistance.
• You will actively seek connections between information and results to bring a wider view to the organisation.

Collaborative:

• You will actively look to collaborate with others on all areas of your work, and you will encourage others in the organisation to collaborate.
• You will help people understand the value of their contribution to our vision and mission.
• You will actively seek out feedback about how you build relationships and adapt your behaviour and language as necessary.

Informed:

• You will take part in relevant professional networks to pro-actively develop your skills and experience.
• You will use your knowledge and insights to develop a comprehensive understanding of issues

Open:

• You will confidently raise sensitive matters with others with specific examples of what’s happened in a timely manner and the impact it has had.
• You will motivate, inspire and encourage others despite your own concerns or disappointments.
• You will proactively seek contributions from others to ensure our work reflects the needs of diverse communities

We are an equal opportunities employerand welcome applications from all candidates irrespective of race, age, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status. We will assess all applications against the requirements for this post as detailed in the job description and person specification and ask for names and education history to be removed from applications.

We are Disability Confident Committed, we welcome and respond positively to applications from disabled people. We will meet individual needs throughout the recruitment process, including making any appropriate reasonable adjustments during the interview stage and to our workplace if selected into post to support colleagues with any form of disability. If you meet the minimum requirements for the role and would like a guaranteed interview please email our Head of HR, Nicola Fuschillo. You do not need to share any details about your disability at this stage.

As a Mindful Employer, we recognise that in the UK, people experiencing mental ill health continue to report stigma and discrimination. We are committed to creating a supportive and open culture, where colleagues are able to talk about mental health. We are also committed to ensuring that our employees feel safe in disclosing any mental health conditions and confident that they will be properly supported and offered reasonable adjustments when required.

If you have any questions about how Power to Change is an equal opportunities employer please contact our Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator, Edward Walden. 

THE POLICY & ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT

The core purpose of the Policy and Advocacy Department is to increase the IRC’s influence and profile, developing the IRC as a thought leader in Europe that can drive transformational change in the humanitarian sector. We aim to drive policy change to improve outcomes for people living in, and displaced by, conflict and crisis.

 The Purpose of the Role

The Advocacy Officer will be responsible for building IRC’s profile and influence with the UK Government advisers, Parliament and other relevant influencers to help improve outcomes for those affected by conflict and crisis. Working closely with relevant IRC staff in Europe and elsewhere, this post will help to develop and implement advocacy strategies that bring about real change.

 Scope and Authority

Authority:

•  Represent the IRC at external advocacy meetings, events, forums and in coalitions.
•  Manage Advocacy interns as appropriate.

Key Working Relationships

•  Report to the Head of Advocacy - Europe.
•  Work together with Policy, Advocacy and Technical Unit colleagues in Europe and elsewhere to help develop advocacy strategies, with clear and succinct advocacy messages and products, from more complex policy and technical documents.
• Close coordination with the IRC Europe Communications team on the development of suitable communications products to deliver on advocacy objectives.
• Work with the European Strategic Partnerships Team on engagement with key stakeholders.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Building IRC’s profile and influence; effective advocacy for change (70%)

•  Support the development of advocacy strategies and their implementation, coordination, information sharing and product development.
•  Build IRC’s credibility, influence and relationships with the UK Government advisers, Parliamentarians and other key targets in support of advocacy strategies on IRC’s priority issues.
•  Ensure that IRC and our priority issues have a strong profile in the UK Parliament and with other relevant influencers.
• Support our wider influencing work in partnership with IRC colleagues in Europe and elsewhere.
• Spot and deliver on external opportunities to advance IRC’s policy and advocacy objectives.
• Provide input into policy analysis and development on a range of agreed issues, and work with Policy and Technical Unit colleagues to produce advocacy briefings, reports and other materials.
•  Draft briefing papers, submissions to government consultations, and other materials for advocacy.
• Represent IRC externally and work alongside colleagues in other NGOs in both formal and informal coalitions to advance joint advocacy objectives.
• Contribute to the operations of the Policy and Advocacy Department, including the delivery of ad hoc project work.

Support for strategic planning and reporting to Board (15%)

•  Create and maintain internal systems, including contact database, diaries of upcoming events and opportunities.
• Monitor and record IRC UK’s impact with the UK Government and Parliament, and potentially with others in Europe.
• Provide updates and information on policy and advocacy work to assist with reporting to board members and potential donors.

 Events, communications and fundraising (15%)

•  Work with the Communications and Fundraising teams to help pursue opportunities for funding for IRC programmes and for advocacy.
•  Organise events on key IRC issues.

•  Work closely with the IRC Europe Communications team to help develop and coordinate policy and advocacy products, and public campaigns on IRC priority themes and countries.
•  Identify and attend priority contact groups and forums in the UK and Europe to deliver policy change related to priority countries and crises.
• Any other tasks appropriate to the role.

Qualifications

Essential

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

•  Degree, ideally, in a subject related to IRC’s work (e.g. Development Studies, International Relations, Law, Refugee or Migration Studies, Conflict Studies) or equivalent experience.
•  Good knowledge of Parliament and Whitehall, the UK policy landscape and key advocacy targets, and Excellent writing and communication skills in English, and the ability to translate complex material and data into coherent narratives
• Strong networking and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical skills, and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Commitment to team work
• The ability to travel, to work to tight deadlines, and on own initiative
• Commitment to women’s rights and to the IRC’s vision, missions and values

 Experience:

•  Experience of working either in parliament, in Whitehall, or in a relevant public affairs role
•  Proven experience of developing and implementing successful political influencing strategies to achieve results – including in working closely with communications colleagues to shape opinion
• Understanding of the UK NGO sector, experience of working in national or international coalitions
• Experience of working on complex policy issues, ideally on migration, home affairs, humanitarian issues and/ or foreign affairs
• Experience of working as part of an cross-organisational team to deliver on projects/ strategies, and of quickly forming effective working relationships to deliver results
• Highly motivated self-starter

Desirable

•  Useful political and institutional contacts
•  Fluency in a European language other than English

The deadline for applications is 5pm on 20th December 2019. Interviews will take place week commencing 9th January 2020.

IRC strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination foralljobapplicantsandemployees,andweseekto ensureweachieve diversityinourworkforceregardlessofgender,race,religiousbeliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

We're seeking an experienced manager to lead our Programmes team. As the national youth council of the UK, the British Youth Council brings young people together to find their voice and use it for social and political change. As Head of Programmes you will be working across a range of programmes, such as the UK Youth Parliament and NHS England Youth Forum, as well as our membership engagement and events, to ensure that young people can use thier collective voice for positive change.

If you have a passion for youth participation, experience of managing and leading teams to deliver great results with and for young people, and are looking for a new challenge then this may be the job for you. 

Do you have a passion for people and a positive attitude? We are looking for a self-motivated, creative and enthusiastic Events and Community Fundraiser to join our high-achieving and dynamic Fundraising team for a fixed term to cover maternity leave.

You will be involved with and take the lead on a range of events, activities and campaigns, for example our popular Garden Party at Ashridge House, and sell-out Carol Concert at St Albans Cathedral and manage annual campaigns, for example the Home Box scheme or Christmas Tree Collection.

You will be a confident communicator and enjoy meeting new people; building awareness and strong relationships with the community via a range of groups including; schools, sports clubs, Rotaries and faith groups. You will be able to inspire these varied supporters to engage with us and raise funds for The Hospice of St Francis. You will deliver an exceptional experience to our supporter’s to facilitate positive, long-term relationships and recurring fundraising activities.

You will have excellent organisational skills and must be able to work independently and as part of a team, managing your own time and several projects simultaneously. You will have solid IT skills; well versed in Microsoft Office and database experience.

You will have some experience of managing budgets and most importantly be target driven; always looking to exceed income raised for the Hospice in order to help more people live their precious lives well.

If this is you we’d love you to join our creative and professional Fundraising team to help us to raise the over £5million a year which we need to deliver our free expert care.

Closing date for applications is 15th December 2019.

Interviews Friday 20th December 2019.