We are looking for a Senior Fundraising and Network Adviser for the Action for Global Health Network (AfGH), which represents over 60 of the UK’s leading NGOs, research institutions and health experts working to promote and improve global health.

AfGH believes that the UK Government should play a leading role in realising the right to health for all globally and works on a broad range of health issues with a focus on the quantity and quality of UK development assistance for health. The network provides a unique co-ordination and convening role mobilising UK global health advocates working towards a common strategy to hold UK government and global health institutions and stakeholders accountable, as well as providing a vital platform for dialogue between UK and global civil society and the UK Government.

The Senior Network and Sustainability Adviser is responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing the network’s fundraising strategy and network engagement strategy, to ensure the growth and sustainability of AfGH. They will play a critical role in raising income from the AfGH’s membership and through the development of funding proposals and new income streams.

The role will require some travel to and from London for AfGH related activities.

Key Accountabilities include:

1. To lead on the development and implementation of proposals to ensure organisational sustainability and legitimacy [60%]
2. To create and implement AfGH’s membership engagement strategy and grow the network [25%]
3. To support with the organisation of AfGH events [10%]
4. Other duties as directed by the Development and Network Manager [5%]

Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We work with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security, and conduct wider research and analysis.

The Advocacy Adviser to International Programmes will work with country teams and partners in designing and supporting the implementation of inclusive peace, security and justice advocacy strategies and activities. S/he will have a thematic focus on bringing about strategic change to advance Saferworld’s Strategic Plan.

The post-holder will be committed to inclusive ways of working, with a strong understanding of working in multi-cultural settings and accompanying people and processes, including partner organisations. They will support Saferworld’s international programmes teams to increase their influence and impact through strategic advocacy, including through accompaniment of advocacy posts around the organisation. They will lead on the development of advocacy strategies and tools that can be used to effectively influence change beyond their direct programmatic impact.

In order to connect programmatic issues and global policy and advocacy to ensure they are complementary and conducive to external change based on evidence from the ground; the post-holder will lead an organisational vision and process to ensure advocates across Saferworld work together to increase our collective impact and contribute to collective learning.

The post holder is expected to show considerable leadership within the organisation and will be asked to have a high level of analytical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving capacities. This includes developing advocacy strategies and tools to meet new needs; collecting and analysing a range of information from different sources; and developing new ideas and approaches to programme-led policy and advocacy.

We are BRAC. For close to 50 years we’ve been driven by a single goal; creating opportunities for people living in poverty to realise their potential. From community health to humanitarian response, gender equality to food security and education to ultra-poor graduation, we fight poverty as an act of justice. Integrity, innovation and impact define our drive, and we are proud that this is recognized, with BRAC being ranked as the number one NGO in the world, for five consecutive years.

We are ‘the world’s biggest family’; with our Headquarters in Bangladesh, we work across 11 countries to enable 110 million people to transform their lives and livelihoods.

At BRAC UK – an awareness- and resource-raising affiliate of BRAC – we recognize the challenges the current climate presents, and we are ready to tackle them. By scaling our investment in advocacy, we’re committing to change the profile of the issues that matter most to the poorest people on the planet, and we’re committing to change our influence over them – establishing BRAC as a credible and influential Southern voice … with your help.

You are exceptional. You understand policy change and you know how to make it happen. You can navigate the corridors of Westminster and Whitehall with ease, and you have a track record in designing high-impact advocacy campaigns that deliver. You can capture and communicate political intel and use it to inform tactics. You are confident building relationships; from sector allies to high-political targets, and you recognize their value in positioning BRAC as a central Southern voice. You are excited at the prospect of working to re-affirm the UK government’s global commitment to ending extreme poverty.

Together, we’ll change lives. We’ll shape and implement BRAC-UK’s advocacy strategy. We’ll advocate at the highest levels, mobilising action across existing, and new, partners. We’ll help to develop the confidence and capacity of credible champions across the BRAC family. And, crucially, we’ll be a leader in elevating the problem of, and proven solutions for, extreme poverty.

Overview of the role

• Work with Advocacy & Communications Manager to develop and deliver BRAC UK’s Parliamentary engagement
• Capture and communicate political intelligence to key stakeholders across BRAC
• Create strategic and timely policy and advocacy materials
• Develop a cadre of compelling Champions across BRAC
• Support CEO and Advocacy and Communications Manager with sector and media engagement
• Represent BRAC UK at the highest levels externally

How to apply

Apply online and submit your CV and covering letter, outlining how you meet the role requirements, in no more than 2 pages. The closing date is Friday 7th August 2020.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of submitting your application then you have not been selected to proceed.

Safeguarding – BRAC UK takes its safeguarding responsibilities seriously, and has a range of policies to support effective training and reporting to protect people, particularly children, at risk adults and beneficiaries of assistance, from any harm that may be caused due to their coming into contact with BRAC UK.

Your Privacy – As part of any recruitment process, BRAC UK collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. BRAC UK is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations under the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations). Please see our applicant privacy notice for more information.

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. 

JOB PURPOSE

The International Recruitment Coordinator will provide essential recruitment and HR assistance to the Head of International Recruitment and Resourcing. This will involve taking Job Descriptions and full briefs from hiring managers and creating new roles on our internal ATS system. Arranging all interviews both office based and virtual, including video interviews internationally and setting these up for the Hiring Managers. Sending out job offers and contracts. Running weekly reports to check on the status of our live roles and moving these through the stages from selection to interview. The efficient and accurate processing of requests from business stakeholders and HR colleagues is vital to the smooth running of Amnesty International, and this is a key hire in ensuring our business is appropriately supported.

ABOUT YOU

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Taking full Job Descriptions from International Hiring Managers
• Update our Applicant Tracking System Earcu with client and candidate details
• Posting jobs so they are live on our internal and external sites, making use of Broadbean and sharing our roles through LinkedIn and a variety of advertising platforms
• Strong level of communication with global candidates to advise and prepare for interviews
• Work on a project basis, supporting hiring processes internationally, and reporting on activity.
• Providing advice to hiring managers on recruitment processes and how they can shortlist their candidates
• Support colleagues as necessary; for example liaising with our Global Mobility manager re compliance surrounding visa and relocation processes.
• Provide operational recruitment support, such as coordinating interviews, setting up diary invites, video interviews, contacting candidates with interview details and sharing job offers and contracts.
• Ensure we retain appropriate and legally compliant information about candidates in a structured and navigable way.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience completing tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
• A university degree, or the equivalent professional experience.
• Ambition, drive and enthusiasm.
• Prior experience working in an "in-house" or client-side recruitment team, or prior experience of recruitment administration agency side.
• Prior experience using and updating an ATS / Applicant Tracking System. Earcu and Broadbean experience would be highly desirable
• Knowledge of the Human Rights Organisations would be preferable
• Experience of working on a global or international basis is preferred but not essential.

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world and have:

• more than 2 million members and supporters who drive forward our fight for rights
• more than 5 million activists who strengthen our calls for justice

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click 'Apply for this Role' below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

Location: Bristol, or remote (home working) with travel to Bristol for meetings

Closing date for applications: 24 August 2020

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract duration: Permanent

Remuneration: Competitive salary based on experience 

We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities

Blue Ventures develops locally led approaches to marine management that benefit people and nature alike. By listening and responding to basic needs, we design our models to catalyse and sustain marine conservation, unlocking the potential of coastal communities to manage their resources. We work in places where the ocean is vital to local cultures and economies, and are committed to advancing the rights of small-scale fishers throughout the coastal tropics.

Summary job description

Blue Ventures’ approach is grounded in listening and responding to the needs of coastal communities. We seek to reimagine the relationship between people and conservation, to benefit and empower communities through practical efforts to protect the ocean. The approaches we develop are grounded in our theory of change and underpinned by our learning framework. 

We are seeking a Head of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) to provide operational and strategic leadership to our M&E team.  The role is responsible for ensuring that good monitoring and evaluation approaches, systems and tools are embedded in all aspects of Blue Ventures’ programmes.

Our M&E seeks to harness data to empower coastal communities and decision makers in marine conservation and fisheries management, while ensuring we can assess and document our impact and reach.  We also provide training and support to partner NGOs and community organisations in using participatory data systems to support community conservation.  The Head of M&E plays a key role in leading and energising an internal community of practice that promotes a supportive learning culture and seeks to ensure that Blue Ventures’ M&E is informed by global best practice.

Application Process

Applicants should apply online via Blue Ventures website.

Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and first-round interviews may be conducted with short-listed candidates before the application deadline.

All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date.

STOP THE TRAFFIK (STT) is a global organisation that has pioneered a systemic solution to disrupt human trafficking using an intelligence led, technology driven model.

STT is a unique group of highly motivated individuals with roles that transcend multiple sectors such as business, intelligence analysis, community activism, creative campaigns and digital communications. The organisation is in a new growth phase, which means we are now looking for a bilingual Arabic and English speaking Project Officer/Analyst to work with the team.

This is a newly created, full-time role within the STOP THE TRAFFIK team conveniently located in London Waterloo.  The primary responsibility for this role, will be to research instances of trafficking occurring between Syria, Turkey and Greece, the routes taken and the methods used by traffickers to target victims. This research will work towards keeping refugees safe from exploitation and providing them with the appropriate help and support they need.

We are looking for a focused individual who has a passion for research, analytics and using data to make a difference to others.  For this role you must be fluent in both English and Arabic languages to a high level, both written and spoken.  Fluency in other languages such as Turkish, Farsi or Greek will also be an advantage.

You will be managed and supported by the Communications Project Manager. To thrive in this role, you will need to enjoy working in a fast-moving and pressured working environment that thrives on participation, collaboration and innovation.

In return for your commitment and hard work, you will become part of a friendly, dynamic team of professionals, as well as:

• 25 days annual leave pro rata (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 30 days after 2 years.
• Flexible working practices
• Joining a non-contributory pension scheme with 7% employer contributions
• the opportunity to join a Health Cashback plan

If this role interests you please click "Apply" on this page or go to the STOP THE TRAFFIK website for further information or contact Oasis UK  for an application pack.  CVs alone will not be accepted.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.  Please take the time to pass this vacancy on to anyone who may be suitable.

Closing date for applications:  Noon, Monday 10th August 2020

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 18th & Wednesday 19th August 2020 (possibly online)

12 month Fixed Term Contract

Full-time, 40 hours/week (inc breaks)

Salary £23,801 per annum (inc London Weighting)

Applicants will be committed to the values of STOP THE TRAFFIK and be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

* Temporary working from home required due to Covid-19 pandemic *

We are delighted that you are interested in joining the team at Cambridge SU. We’re about to embark on our first year as a brand new union, and we’re looking for just the right candidate to join us in an ambitious year!

This role is one of two brand new roles at Cambridge SU! The successful candidate will work alongside our newly appointed Activities Manager; the two roles are essential in helping us achieve our ambitious goal of offering additional, and greater support for student groups at Cambridge University. This role in particular will be working alongside our seven campaigns that represent different groups in the student membership.

The role’s primary purpose is the be the lead staff member in supporting, training and developing the Cambridge SU campaigns; 

• BME Campaign
• Class Act Campaign
• Disabled Students’ Campaign
• Ethical Affairs Campaign
• International Students' Campaign
• LGBT+ Campaign
• Women’s Campaign

Campaign Support

There are seven campaigns that exist within Cambridge SU; they are communities within the SU’s student membership. Each group has its own committee, events and campaigns that they run. The Campaigns and Societies Coordinator should help SU Campaigns to be sustainable and effective in their representative roles. A key function of the role will be to support the political and community building work of the SU Campaigns, including projects, campaigns, events and welfare support. An important part of this role will be developing relationships with student campaigns. Alongside the Activities Manager, the role holder will develop and formalise internal processes and procedures for SU Campaign activities.

This role will also be instrumental in facilitating the campaigns transition to Cambridge SU, part of this will involve ensuring regular communication is maintained and implemented with systems the role holder will create and maintain. In addition to this, the role holder will help drive our aim of increased postgraduate representation across Cambridge SU, this will be documented in writtens reports about the impact of campaigns, produced by the Campaigns and Societies Coordinator. 

Supporting the campaigns also includes being the lead staff support for the three sabbatical officers linked to campaigns:

• BME Officer
• Disabled Students’ Officer
• Women’s Officer

We envisage 60-70% of the role-holders time being dedicated to the campaigns. The additional time to be spent on supporting societies alongside the Activities Manager

Societies

Alongside the Activities Manager, a new role introduced this academic year, the role holder will support the development and training of societies within Cambridge University. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in the development of new student groups to work alongside this exciting new role and help shape the support and development of student groups.

Alongside the job description, role-holders will be expected to deliver upon objectives defined in the organisation’s strategic plan and associated work plans. All Cambridge SU staff may be required where necessary to support projects and work throughout the union, such as the annual freshers’ fair.

**Please take some time to read the Job Information Pack, browse the Cambridge SU website and contact the SU if you'd like to discuss to role further via phonecall.**

Deadline to apply: Thursday 6th August, 5 pm
Interview date: Monday 17th August

We’re aware these are uncertain times for everyone, we want to assure all candidates that apply will be treated fairly, with our hiring practices changing as little as possible from how we operated before the Coronavirus epidemic. If you are invited to interview, tasks may be sent ahead of time and interviews will be conducted remotely.

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from those from Black, Asian and an ethnic minority backgrounds, as they are under-represented within Cambridge SU in some areas. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.

Strategic Financial Analysis Lead (A)

£50,345 – £57,917 per year + £2,000/£4,000 Accountancy Allowance

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) is at the heart of the government’s economic and social agendas. A quarter of UK businesses are in our sectors and are among the most exciting and fastest growing of the whole economy. They provide 5.2 million jobs and deliver £38bn worth of exports. Our mission is to drive growth, enrich lives and promote Britain to the world.

Working in conjunction with our over 40 Arm’s Length Bodies, we strive to create the conditions for everyone to enjoy our national culture, play sport, make the most of new technologies and have access to effective communications. Our sectors are critical to ensuring we have a strong place in the world - creating a global UK whose cultural, technological, creative, community and sporting assets mark us out as an essential partner for trade and investment. And making places that people want to live in, work in, invest in and visit.

The Strategic Finance team lead on all Departmental-wide Financial considerations. These include:

• Leading on Fiscal Events Financial Strategy, including all financial input into Spending Reviews and Budget
• Providing all Financial Analysis relating to medium-term financial planning
• Liaising with HM Treasury on all financial issues and fiscal events
• Support on Business Planning for the Department, ensuring our funding is allocated according to our priorities and provides greatest value for money
• Leading on all Financial Planning for future years, ensuring any financial decisions take into account future trends and strategies

The position will take the lead on Strategic Financial Analysis for the Department and our ALBs. They will use their analytical expertise to work with our data and across the Department and our ALBs to deliver a successful Spending Review and beyond, and provide an oversight to the Department’s Finance Committee and Investment Sub-Committee, ensuring funding is spent in compliance with Managing Public Money.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead on all aspects of analysis relating to the Spending Review, future fiscal events and financial planning. This includes trend analysis and analysis of all new bids, ringfenced funding and expected budget requirements in order to tell a coherent story to HM Treasury.
• Own any templates that we are required to return to the Centre, ensuring that all decisions are tracked and reconcile within our return.
• Lead on modelling of savings and efficiencies across the Department, ensuring we fully understand the impact of any decision to reduce funding in areas if we are looking to prioritise particular areas. This work will feed into advice up to Ministers and our Executive Board.
• Lead on the zero-based review of Capital spending, analysing our current capital spend and working with the Strategy function to analyse the impact of new capital bids.
• Support Finance Business Partners in providing assurance on Business Cases, ensuring all new bids are in line with Managing Public Money and our Departmental objectives.
• Work closely with Finance Business Partners to undertake trend analysis for our Financial Narrative across the Department and our ALBs.
• Lead on the analysis and consolidation of numbers required for our annual Business Planning Round, working closely with Finance Business Partners to fully understand our requirements.
• Embed a process of future year forecasting, which will enable us to analyse our expected financial trends into the future.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Experience of providing financial analysis on complex projects
• Collaborative and able to work well with others
• Able to work well under their own initiative
• Solutions-orientated and able to complete work in a timely manner without prompting
• Full CCAB or CIMA accountancy qualification, or actively training (desirable)
• Experience in writing advice to senior leaders and ministers (desirable)
• Intermediate or higher Excel skills (desirable)

For more information on the key responsibilities and tasks, please apply using the link for the full candidate pack, or contact Michael Swinburn or Stuart Thomson at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.