With the changes in the global landscape and new challenges and opportunities emerging for the establishment and support of ventures in Christian Mission, we are looking to engage an General Secretary for Mission (GSM). The GSM will drive the strategic vision of the Mission Board and oversee its operational activities. This will include guiding the development of new Christian ventures, and supporting existing work especially in India, Nepal, East Africa, UK & Ireland. 
 

The Moravian Church 
The Moravian Church is a worldwide, welcoming, witnessing, evangelical church, with a strong heritage of ecumenical engagement.  Established in 1457, the communion has pioneered education and development ventures in the twenty-four provinces in Europe, USA, Caribbean, Central Africa and Central America, as well as emerging Provinces in South American and Asia. 

The British Province 
The Moravian Church in the British Province is one of the oldest Provinces of the Moravian Unity. Its work is represented through activities in 30 local congregations, organized in 6 districts in England and Northern Ireland, schools that educate children and young people from Early Years to Year 13,  an Archive and an extensive property portfolio, which include settlements at Fulneck, Gomersal, Gracehill, Ockbrook and Wellhouse, In addition, the Province oversees the work of the Moravian Church in India, Nepal, and support the Moravian Church in Western Tanzania on behalf of the world wide Moravian Unity

The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families supports distressed children and their families through innovative therapeutic practice and research, training and promoting awareness of mental health issues. In April 2019, the Centre opened its new Centre of Excellence located in King’s Cross.

The Centre values diversity and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

We are looking for an efficient, hardworking Conference and Events Assistant to work as part of a large team to help support the Centre’s Conference and Event activity. The role would ideally suit someone with strong administration experience who has experience of working in a busy office environment. We would also consider a self-motivated, focussed individual with a strong interest to develop a career within the events or voluntary sector.  This role requires excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

The post-holder will be home-based during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; thereafter the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, 4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH.

Contract duration

Fixed-term, 24 months in the first instance – immediate start.

Closing date for applications

Midday (12pm), Tuesday 25 May 2021.

Notification of interview

Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Friday 28 May 2021.

Please note: due to volume of applications expected, we will be unable to notify unsuccessful candidates.

Interviews

Interviews will be held on Thursday 3 June 2021.

How to apply

For more information about this role and to apply, please go to our website. 

We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

As a new and growing organisation, Clean Air Fund is seeking a thorough, high quality Operations & Team Assistant to provide day to day management of the office, telecommunications and provide administrative and project support to the team.

The Operations & Team Assistant position requires excellent organisational and planning skills, the ability to work with staff from all levels and parts of the organisation and the ability to manage multiple competing demands. The right candidate will contribute to the long-term success of the Clean Air Fund.

As this is a new role, there will be scope to develop and shape it over time. We have a matrix structure and 50% of your time will be allocated across the organisation to projects and 50% will be allocated to the Operations team.

For more information about the role please take a look through the attached job description or visit our website.

Contract: Initial Fixed Term Contract to March 2022

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

Location: Initially remote, to be based in London

Salary: £21,000 to £26,000, depending on experience

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Applications Close: Monday 07 June 2021, 10:00 (UK)

Interviews:  17 June 2021

A4ID is a charity with a vision to see the law and lawyers play their full part in the global eradication of poverty. A4ID seeks to be an authoritative voice of the legal community, to inspire and enable lawyers to join the global fight against poverty, and to ensure that legal support is available for those engaged in that fight.

The Rule of Law Expertise (ROLE UK) Programme is funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) under the UK Government Overseas Development Assistance. In recognising the intrinsic link between improved rule of law and poverty reduction, the Programme’s overall goal is to contribute towards poverty reduction, accountability and human rights through supporting Rule of Law interventions including, but not limited to, improving policies, laws, institutional capacities, procedures and practices within legal and judicial systems in developing countries.

Working within the A4ID Operations Team, the ROLE UK Programme Finance and Administrative Assistant will provide financial and administrative support to the ROLE UK Programme, working closely with the A4ID Finance Officer. This position will provide you with insight into the financial and administrative functionalities in the third sector and experience of working with accountable funding.

To apply:

To apply, please complete the online Staff Application Form by clicking on the apply link no later than 10:00 (UK) on Monday 07 June 2021. Applications received after the closing date may be considered at the discretion of A4ID.

Interviews will take place remotely on 17 June 2021.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact us.

Our partner is a global charitable foundation with programmes spanning across different areas including education, health & nutrition, empowering agricultural communities and establishing sustainable livelihoods.

The UK office is responsible for raising funds from institutional donors and governments across Europe, and works with partner organisations around the world to identify, apply for and manage these grants. This role has been newly created to support the Programmes Finance Manager during a period of growth and expansion within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Programmes Finance Manager in designing and strengthening financial systems, procedures and controls on grant management and compliance, regularly reviewing and updating these; and training staff as required
• Monitoring programmatic activity and spend, and maintaining the grants management tracker tool.
• Preparing financial information for internal reporting, and assisting in the  preparation of the programmes finance elements on statutory financial statements
• Overseeing the financial administration of programmes grants. This includes reviewing concept notes and proposals, preparing donor and other grant agreements, setting up grant codes, and preparing donor reports.
• Supporting on budget proposal development and refinement for new grant proposals; and ensuring that donor and the foundation rules on accounting, procurement and project implementation are adhered to.
• Supporting in reviewing and approving due diligence assessments on potential partners, and carrying out monitoring visits and audits of projects.

Person Specification

• Accountant with at least 3 years of experience in programmes financial accounting & reporting; developing and managing administrative systems; and budgeting, forecasting and cashflow monitoring.
• Experience of institutional grant budget proposal development, compliance, monitoring and reporting; this includes experience in managing DfID, EU, ECHO, German government, Swedish government, and USAID funding.
• Excellent numeracy & financial analysis skills
• Intermediate/advanced knowledge of MSOffice, especially MSExcel
• Excellent command of the English language, both in a written and oral capacity.
• Strong business partnering skills, including experience of working with field staff in an INGO setting.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines.

At present, the role is home-based. Once restrictions list, the role will be based in London. This role is only open to those with the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. 

Starting date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: One year contract

Salary: £23,000

Location: London, UK

Application closing date: 31.05.2021

Description

The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) — the largest cotton sustainability programme in the world — aims to reach 5 million farmers worldwide with more sustainable agricultural practices, and account for 30% of global cotton production by the end of the 2020-21 cotton season. In under 12 years, the Better Cotton Initiative and its Partners have supported 2.3 million farmers in 23 countries. in adopting more sustainable agricultural practices. Thanks to these efforts, Better Cotton accounts for around 22% of global cotton production.

This is an exciting time to join the organisation as we transition to our new ambitious 2030 strategy and increase our profile, impact and reach so we can make Better Cotton a sustainable mainstream commodity; we want to transform the market and make cotton production better for the people who produce it, better for the environment it grows in and better for the sector’s future.

BCI has a fantastic opportunity to offer a young professional a year-long contract, in which they will support the BCI global HR function. We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic individual who is eager to make a difference. This will be a position that you can truly make your own, and where you will play a key role in supporting the daily operations of the organisation and it’s people. You will support Teams across the organisation throughout their employment lifecycle and in the achievement of their objectives.

The HR and Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the smooth running of the London office and for providing support to the HR. Under the line management of the Senior Human Resources Coordinator, the HR and Admin Assistant will provide the various BCI offices with administrative and logistics support. The young professional will also have significant opportunity for personal and career development, with great opportunity for exposure to the operations of an international not-for-profit organisation. The post holder will regularly collaborate with staff in China, India, Pakistan and the United States. There will be opportunities for external and internal learning, including from other functions within BCI by attending regular internal training sessions from functions across BCI.

The position will report to the Senior HR Coordinator.

Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Partner with HR & Admin Officer to ensure accurate and up-to-date maintenance of employee files and HR databases according to legal requirements in the UK and in Switzerland (including contract management)
• Support with the development of the BCI HR software
• Support with the development of the BCI intranet site, including transfer of employee data and building processes and workflows within the site (Sharepoint) 
• To assist with the recruitment process from the job description to offer (Advertising, Receiving, Interviews planning, References checking and Offer)
• To support the recruitment process, coordinate and oversee employees on-boarding
• To assist with the design, implementation and administration of HR policies, procedures and tools regarding recruitment, employment relations, performance management, training and development.
• To  support the HR Officer with data collection and the preparation of various reports ( e.g. headcount, turnover) 

Local Office Management

• Support in the management of IT assets, including purchasing & setting up of equipment as required
• Purchase office equipment and supplies and manage inventory
• Maintain London office stationery, fixtures, fittings and consumables well supplied
• Periodically review the cost effectiveness, quality and sustainability of suppliers.
• To liaise with the property management company for all elements of building access, use, restrictions and safety requirements, and to ensure all new and visiting staff are fully briefed in this regard.
• To support organising internal and external meetings and workshops.
• Support BCI UK legal and administrative procedures related to the office (Public and Employer’s Liability.

The candidate will also have the opportunity to support on interest areas, like research.

We do not expect the candidate to have prior work experience as this is an entry-level role, but we expect the candidate to be a quick-learner who is ready to get stuck in to the work. We will be looking for the following skills and knowledge in the applications:  

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 package (Outlook, Word, Excel, Sharepoint) or ability to pick it up promptly
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across different teams and cultures, strong relationship building skills and service-oriented attitude
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task as required
• Ability to work independently and to take initiative
• Advanced computer and IT skills,

Desirable

• Proficiency in French an asset
• Interest in and commitment to sustainability
• Ability to quickly become proficient in new software

Working Arrangements

The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and will be based in our London office. BCI offers flexible working, with core hours being 10am – 4pm and the option to work from home one day per week.

Applications:

Interested applicants with the required attributes are asked to send a detailed CV (2 pages maximum) and a motivational letter (1 page maximum), in English, by email to the BCI recruitment email address with the subject: “Application HR and Administrative Assistant ” by the 31st May at the latest.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

BCI is currently unable to provide sponsorship for work permits, and candidates need to have a pre-existing right to work in the location where they will be based.

BCI is an equal opportunities employer, and is committed to good practice and transparency in the management of natural, human and financial resources.

We are recruiting for start dates throughout 2021, including July and September. Please note that most of our new recruits will be based in our Global Headquarters in Cambridge, however we have a small number of opportunities available at our London and Manchester offices. This role is available on a full-time or part-time basis.

Pro Bono at Costello Medical

Our Pro Bono division delivers projects free-of-charge to charities and not-for-profit organisations within the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors, with the aim of making a real difference to causes that our staff care about. We offer our full range of services on a pro bono basis, working collaboratively across our divisions and office locations to secure the right expertise to fulfil project briefs. Examples of recent pro bono projects can be found here and include creating patient information and education materials, and helping organisations to build their evidence base. To support local capacity building, we run an internship scheme that gives nationals from low- or middle-income countries skills in evidence-based medicine and health economics that they can apply to problems in their community. We also volunteer our time to local community projects as well as raise funds for local charities, nominated by our employees.

About the Role

Project Assistants support our project teams with a wide range of administrative, project coordination and scientific tasks. The role is therefore varied and, in a typical week, your time will be divided across both internal projects that contribute to the successful operation of the Pro Bono division, as well as multiple scientific projects that will span several different disease areas.

You will sit at the heart of the Pro Bono division and play a key role in the smooth running of the team’s operation. You will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the latest operational and administrative processes within the Pro Bono division, as well as identifying and suggesting process improvements and changes to current ways of working, to enhance quality and efficiency within the division and, where appropriate, the wider company. You will also be the go-to person for divisional resources and will take responsibility for keeping these up-to-date.

Within this role, there is scope to grow and develop towards the roles of Senior Project Coordinator and then Account Support Manager. This may lead to you supporting managers, and specifically the Division Head, in ensuring the successful performance of the division, particularly in terms of resource planning and productivity, as well as supporting the division’s morale, motivation, training needs and wellbeing.

Initial responsibilities will depend on which projects you join, but are likely to include:

• Screening records for relevance to research questions and extracting data from relevant publications into Excel
• Writing up the methods and results of reviews into engaging reports
• Formatting, consistency and general quality control review of scientific documents, including reports, manuscripts, abstracts and posters
• Reformatting of scientific documents to ensure adherence to client requirements and/or relevant submission guidelines
• Supporting the accurate referencing of scientific materials, including preparing reference packs
• Assisting Project Managers with client and author communication on multi-component projects, and the production of progress reports and summaries that enhance the level of customer service delivered
• Supporting the development of client proposals and tracking those sent and responded to
• Running analyses to help the Pro Bono team and wider company monitor progress towards their pro bono project objectives and assess the impact of our work
• Coordinating logistics and providing project support for events and meetings
• Ownership of tasks in our project management system to support the correct budgeting and invoicing of projects
• Scheduling meetings, and recording minutes and coordinating their distribution
• Preparation of compliance documentation
• Liaising with external suppliers, including translation agencies
• Assisting the team with planning and the development of planning tools to optimise the productivity of the team and cross-collaboration between the team and other divisions
• Helping the project team to keep abreast of the latest potentially relevant sources of information to inform their project work, and keeping all divisional resources up-to-date
• Organising divisional monthly meetings, team socials and other internal activities

What is the Difference Between the Project Assistant and the Analyst Role?

Analysts and Project Assistants share a similar level of responsibilities however the roles do differ significantly in terms of daily duties.

Analysts within our Pro Bono division conduct detailed analyses of scientific data to then create a variety of materials that are presented to, and used by, our clients.

Whilst working on the same projects across a variety of disease areas, Project Assistants within the Pro Bono team use their scientific knowledge to provide project management support and administrative help to project teams, allowing the timely delivery of high-quality work. Additionally, Project Assistants work with senior colleagues within their division and colleagues from the Operations team to carry out internal administrative tasks, suggesting improvements and working to maximise efficiency within their teams.

About You

The ideal candidate will be proactive, innovative, have a genuine interest in healthcare and giving back to local communities, and be eager to take on new challenges and responsibilities with an ambition to develop the role.

This role will suit those who are passionate about the concept of evidence-based medicine, have excellent attention-to-detail and organisational skills, and a talent for communication.

Skills and experience required:

• A degree level or equivalent qualification in a scientific discipline (2.1 minimum) including but not limited to; biology, chemistry, pharmacy and medicine
• Passion for the not-for-profit sector
• A flair for, and attention to, detail
• Professional oral and written communication skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent organisational skills and a passion for maintaining high levels of organisation across tasks and processes
• The ability to respond to conflicting deadlines, work independently and self-manage your time
• A commitment to delivering excellent customer service
• A desire and aptitude for collaborative working across project teams
• “Can do” approach, and the initiative, positivity and creativity required to continually improve services

You will receive close training and mentorship from experienced colleagues, so no prior experience is required.

What We Offer

The starting salary for the role is £26,000, pro-rated for part-time candidates. Please visit our career pages to learn about our reward package and the other benefits of working for Costello Medical.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter via our online application form. In your cover letter you should explain why you think you would be suited to the role and why you would like to join Costello Medical. Your CV should clearly state dates of all relevant degrees alongside the grades you have achieved, or are due to receive, for your undergraduate and postgraduate degrees as well as your A levels.​

Please note that we are unfortunately unable to sponsor visa applications for our Project Assistant – Pro Bono role.

Please contact the recruitment team at recruitment(@)costellomedical(dot)com if you have any questions about the role or application process.

We need a Team Coordinator to join the team to provide critical administrative and logistical support across all of DataKind UK’s programmes of work. The post will contribute both capacity and skills to the team at DataKind UK – particularly offering support around managing our volunteer community of data scientists and building the internal operational processes of the organisation.

About DataKind UK

DataKind UK exists to transform the impact of social change organisations - charities, social enterprises, grantmakers, public sector bodies - through data science capacity building, for the benefit of the people of the UK and other parts of the world. We want a future in which these organisations are making full, responsible use of data science to increase their impact. 

Why? We believe social change organisations make a massive difference to our society, particularly the most vulnerable people and communities. Yet most are not making full use of data and data science to fulfil their missions. We believe that to not do this actively reinforces patterns of inequality and disadvantage in the UK and elsewhere. 

Our approach

DataKind UK is a data science capacity builder. That means we work alongside social change organisations to increase their understanding of and confidence in data use and data science. We aren’t a consultancy and we don’t offer ‘black box’ tech solutions. Our aim is for our project partners to come away feeling able to navigate the world of data science without us!

We are a volunteer-driven organisation - all of our projects are staffed by pro-bono data experts from industry. This means our project partners get the most up-to-date skills….for free! This community of passionate data scientists - including statisticians, data engineers, visualisation experts, developers, designers and project managers - have contributed over £3 million in pro bono data services since 2013. 

Our history

Since we were founded in 2012, we have worked to understand the social sector’s needs and how we can harness the power of pro bono data scientists to support the sector. 

We have partnered with charities large and small across a wide range of issue areas, from The Prince’s Trust and Macmillan through to local food banks and hospices. We have run projects with more than 80 social change organisations, and are now, by far, the most experienced provider of charity data science support in the UK. We’ve been held up as an example of best practice by government ministers and were named as one of Fast Company's 10 most innovative nonprofits in 2017.

We are a registered UK charity and are part of the global DataKind network of six chapters.

About the role

We need a Team Coordinator to join the team to provide critical administrative and logistical support across all of DataKind UK’s programmes of work. The post will contribute both capacity and skills to the team at DataKind UK – particularly offering support around managing our volunteer community of data scientists and building the internal operational processes of the organisation.

The Team Coordinator will provide a comprehensive PA service to the Executive Director, including diary management, planning meetings, and providing general administrative support. The role will also include liaising with key contacts and stakeholders on behalf of the Executive Director and providing the secretariat function to the Board of Trustees.

We’re looking for an organised and confident administrator with excellent written and verbal communication skills and exceptional attention to detail. Our ideal candidate would be happy working autonomously and have experience of supporting a busy and fast-paced team managing multiple different work streams, and of providing PA support. We are looking for someone who will anticipate need and suggest solutions to logistical challenges, working with the team to ensure the best outcome for our charity partners and other stakeholders. You’ll need to be helpful and enthusiastic in your approach to work, flexible and people oriented.

Though our work is focused on the use of data and data science in the social sector, the role holder need not have any technical expertise in or experience of these fields.

Purpose of the Role

To provide high quality operational support to a busy team and Executive Director, with diligence and precision.

Main Skills

We are looking for a candidate with strong organisational skills and exceptional communication; good attention to detail; advanced IT skills (particularly with the Google suite); event coordination; and good team working skills.

Duties & Responsibilities

PA to the Executive Director

• Proactively plan and manage the diary of the Executive Director, including booking internal and external meetings, and scheduling calls as necessary

• Provide administrative support through travel and accommodation booking and processing expenses

• Schedule and draft the agenda for internal meetings, including team meetings, away days and appraisal days; minuting and summarising discussions 

• Communicate on behalf of the Executive Director with key stakeholders, funders and partners, managing sensitive information in a timely and confidential manner

Supporting the team 

• Provide logistical support and coordination for our projects, including:

  • Our flagship DataDive projects (currently online, previously in-person and likely to be so in future) 

  • Our “Office Hours” scheme

  • Other events throughout the year - both aimed at volunteer data scientists and representatives from social change organisations 

• Develop processes to support the delivery of both operational and project outcomes, where needed

• Support the management of DataKind UK’s volunteer community, including keeping documentation up to date, communicating with volunteers and supporting the Chapter Leaders (4-5 volunteers who lead our community).

• Act as the first point of contact for DataKind UK, including monitoring and responding to email enquiries, and managing positive working relationships. This includes the support of our business development work by responding to inquiries by potential corporate sponsors/advocates 

• Work closely with our finance manager on  finance processes including invoicing 

• Coordinating day-to-day HR related processes such as recruitment and contracting of freelancers/associates

• Support the organisation to stay legally compliant in line with Data Protection legislation, HMRC, Companies House and Charities Commission.

Secretary to the Board of Trustees

• Schedule, coordinate and minute Board meetings, and subcommittee meetings as required 

• Produce and compile Board papers in advance of meetings

• Ensure Board meetings are run properly and in compliance with all relevant legislation 

• Support the onboarding and induction of new Trustees 

• Communicate and liaise with Trustees between meetings as required

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. It will be reviewed and updated as the needs of the organisation evolve, in discussion with the role holder.

Person specification

Values and equalities

• Proven and demonstrable commitment to the principles and practice of equal opportunities in employment

• Identify with the aims and ethos of DataKind UK: approachable, sensitive, transparent, committed to excellence, inclusive and carbon conscious.

Experience

We are looking for a candidate with experience as below. However, if you don’t have all the experience listed, do consider applying. We don’t expect a candidate to have 100% of these experiences, but we do want to know that you have some relevant experience and an appetite to learn in other areas.

• Experience of providing PA support to a Director/senior executive

• Proven high level experience of providing administrative support to a team/small organisation

• Experience of coordinating or providing high level logistical support for events or projects

• Experience of being the first point of contact for a team/small organisation 

• Experience of communicating appropriately with a diverse range of stakeholders 

• Experience of working in a busy environment and managing multiple demands

• Experience of accurate data entry and managing spreadsheets

• Experience of working in the voluntary sector or small research organisation (desirable)

Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge and understanding of IT based systems and digital platforms, particularly GSuite, Slack, MailChimp and CRM (we use Beacon)

• Knowledge and understanding of the charity sector, and/or public sector, including governance and main sources of funding (desirable)Excellent IT skills - specifically GSuite

• Excellent organisational skills; attention to detail and flexibility

• Ability to prioritise and plan a heavy workload, showing initiative and reflection

• Ability to complete tasks to tight deadlines, and with high quality

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a helpful and friendly attitude

We acknowledge that people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are underrepresented in our staff team and we’re committed to correcting this. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people of colour; people with disabilities; people who identify as being LGTBQIA+; and people who have a mental health condition. 

The deadline for receipt of your application is 5pm on Tuesday 1 June 2021. Applications received after this time will not be considered. 

Interviews will take place on 7th and 8th June 2021 and will be via Zoom. 

Peace Direct is an international charity with a big mission: to work with local people to stop violence and build sustainable peace in some of the world's most conflict affected countries. More than that, we want to change the international system so that it better supports the role that local people and communities play in preventing violence and building and sustaining peace.

As UK Policy and Advocacy Manager, you will be a core member of the Programmes and Research team, with overall responsibility for our policy and advocacy work aimed at the UK Government and the wider INGO sector in the UK. As a UK based INGO we feel that we have a responsibility to ensure that our own government acts in ways that supports and strengthens the prospects for sustainable peace around the world and in particular does so in ways that are inclusive and transformational for those peacebuilders working on the frontlines of conflict. Therefore we are looking for someone with the drive, determination, strategic vision and experience to ensure that Peace Direct's key messages make their way into policy and practice among UK stakeholders. 

The successful candidate will be an experienced manager, with at least 3 years of policy or advocacy experience, both in terms of developing and implementing a policy and advocacy strategy. We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for supporting local efforts to build peace, who is willing to challenge the current aid system and its reliance on externally-led and directed interventions. We have no overseas offices, employ no expatriate staff overseas and do not intend to do so. The successful candidate will see this as our strength and will be willing to argue the case for greater support to local actors when talking to government, donors and other stakeholders, as well as engaging them in difficult but necessary conversations about the need to 'Decolonise' thinking and practice as it relates to peacebuilding.

While the post is based in our London office, we have closed our office due to Covid and do not expect to reopen it until June 2021. Therefore the successful candidate will be expected to work from home until June at the earliest. Please note that this is a fixed term contract, for 24 months, though we hope to secure additional funding beyond that period.

Peace Direct strives to be a diverse and inclusive employer, with equality of opportunities regardless of personal identity, and we are committed to improving our systems and ways of working to support this, including creating a Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) working group, DEI strategy and recruitment guidelines. We strongly encourage individuals from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), LGBTQ+, people with disabilities and people with mental health challenges.

The deadline for applications is Friday 4th June. Only completed applications will be accepted and only applicants with the right to work in the UK will be considered (we do not yet hold a Home Office visa sponsor license and so cannot accept applications from people who don't already have the right to work in the UK). The application form and Job Description are available on Peace Direct’s website. 

Peace Direct works hard to ensure its staff have a good work life balance and feel valued. Some of the benefits we have include:

• 25 days annual leave not including the office closing between Christmas and New Year.
• Stakeholder Pension with Peace Direct contributing 6%
• An interest free season ticket loan for the purchase of a commuter season ticket
• Flexible working hours
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay (12 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay)
• Training budget available for all staff (we have secured ‘Investors in People’ accreditation and are committed to the development and support of all staff).
• A warm and friendly work environment!

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 37 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflicts and natural disasters.

IRW are currently recruiting for the position of ‘International HR Manager' to join its dynamic International Programmes Division. The purpose of the role is to lead and strengthen the global HR remit and provide empowerment to the function by building global people practices that enable success. The post holder will provide strategic leadership, coaching and supporting globally based HR staff to enable good people management, empowering others to lead, and delivering on strategic ambitions relating to people and culture. The post holder will actively align to the CHS HR standards and implement within practises. 

The successful candidate must have or be:

• Level 7 CIPD qualified
• Strong and seasoned analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and laterally to overcome challenges
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail to ensure high quality in ones work
• Ability to prioritise and work efficiently under pressure and subject to changing priorities; proven experience of managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines and using judgment and initiative in problem resolution
• Excellent communication (written and verbal)
• Excellent levels of computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications and HR software

If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on 12/05/2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, for UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief:

(Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship)

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

Gender Action for Peace and Security (GAPS) network
GAPS Director

Gender Action for Peace and Security (GAPS) is the UK’s Women, Peace and Security civil society network. GAPS was founded to progress the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, and to hold the UK government to account on its international commitments to women and girls affected by conflict worldwide.

The GAPS Director will led the GAPS network and delivery of the GAPS strategy. The role works closely with the GAPS Management Board, GAPS Policy Advocacy and Communication Managers, the GAPS Network Assistant, GAPS member agencies, partners and the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Women, Peace and Security (APPG-WPS).

Candidates with experience, talent and/or potential in: policy and advocacy; social media; using their networking skills; working and building relationships with civil society, government or a multilateral institutions; have a commitment to gender and women and girls’ rights; leading an organisation or part of an organisation; will be welcome.  Experience in women and girls’ rights, peacebuilding, development, humanitarian and/or international relations as well as governance and monitoring, evaluation and learning will also be of interest. This role will suit someone wanting to lead with a dynamic and ambitious civil society network, and specifically work on international women and girls’ rights and/or peace and security policy. Expertise on Women, Peace and Security and working to influence decision-makers is welcomed.

GAPS is hosted by one of our member agencies, Women for Women International UK. Women for Women International was founded in 1993 to help women survivors of war rebuild their lives, their families and communities. The UK office was established in 2006. The GAPS Director would be expected to work within the framework of GAPS and Women for Women International’s core values. Women for Women International UK is the legal employer of GAPS staff. As a result of COVID-19, this role will likely be home-based with some potential travel, including to the office depend on COVID-19 related restrictions.

Women for Women International UK is an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their religious beliefs or political opinions, sex, marital or family statuses, races, sexual orientations, ages or whether they are disabled.

All candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Women for Women International UK is a registered charity (charity number: 1115109) and a company limited by guarantee (company no: 05650155), registered in England and Wales.

Reports to: GAPS Management Board Chair who is the Executive Director of Women for Women International UK

Proposed start date: June 2021

Location: 49-51 East Road, London, N1 6AH (currently working remotely, hybrid working model when Covid restrictions allow)

Working pattern: Full time

Salary level: £53,560 per annum (based on Women for Women International UK’s salary scale)

Application process:

•  Please go to our website and fill out the Application Form and Diversity Monitoring Form, and if you would like to share anything else to support your submission please do so with a short cover letter.  If you would like to submit your application another way, please contact us.
• If you would like to learn more about this vacancy, we are hosting a Q&A session on Wednesday 19 May at 1pm If you want to attend this session please see details on our website.

Application deadline: 6pm, 1st June 2021

Interviews: w/c 14th June 2021

Person Specification

Essential criteria

• Ability to demonstrate having led a small organisation or part of an organisation, including ability to develop and implement an organisational strategy and led annual planning processes
• Ability to demonstrate project and programme management and working with multiple partners
• Ability to lead fundraising, including government, trust, foundation and multilateral agency applications
• Ability to manage budgets, including from multiple donors
• Ability to draft, review and sign-off policy, advocacy or research documents
• Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to work with a civil society, government, parliament or multilateral organisations
• Experience of representing an organisation, including to deliver key messaging
• Experience of line management
• Knowledge and understanding of Women, Peace and Security frameworks and how they apply to the international community and Government policy and programmes
• Knowledge and understanding of broader international frameworks and commitments relevant to gender equality and women and girls’ rights
• Familiarity with and/or work experience in or on a range of conflict or post-conflict contexts
• Ability to lead donor reporting and donor relationships, including with governments, trusts and foundations and multilateral agencies
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including digital and online communications
• Ability to demonstrate overseeing event organisation and planning
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently across multiple workloads and with diverse stakeholders
• Experience of working in busy environments, multitasking especially in a small team
• Computer literate, including in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel  and social media
• Demonstration of sharing the GAPS values and principles[1]

Desirable criteria

• Experience of monitoring and evaluation tools
• Experience of working with or within a network and/or coalition
• Experience of drafting communications plans for projects, events or policy documents

Knowledge of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation

[1] Our work is guided and informed by our commitment to and belief in: peace, participation, representation, non-violence, non-partisanship, cooperation, democratic decision-making, transparency, openness, intersectional feminism, anti-racism, equality, clear communication, learning, integrity and independence.

About the role

Are you a graduate wishing to develop your accounting career with one of the most highly regarded international charities in the world? If you are looking for change and a brilliant learning opportunity, then this Finance Officer position with Raleigh International could be the right move for you. This role offers the chance to learn about the international development sector in a progressive, exciting and evolving organisation.

As a key member of the Raleigh International Finance team, the Finance Officer will work with the Management Accountant and Assistant Management Accountant, processing income and expenditure transactions and producing reports. The Finance Officer is tasked with ensuring timely information is recorded in the Finance system and CRM database (Netsuite) so that Raleigh International can track volunteer numbers, volunteer income and expense payments. The position works closely with the Fundraising team to ensure that donations are correctly recorded.  Excellent communication skills are essential, as is the ability to build good working relationships with a range of people.

Responsibilities

Income Accounting and Reporting

• To process volunteer and volunteer managers’ applications and allocate them with an Expedition code. To process financial implications of any applications subsequently deferred or withdrawn.
• To update on a daily basis JustGiving – volunteer, volunteer manager accounts with their Raleigh ID.
• To deal with volunteers’, volunteer managers’ outstanding balance queries.
• To prepare fundraising deadline calendars and to remind volunteers and volunteer managers of fundraising deadlines by email, text and phone.
• To reconcile individual volunteer and volunteer manager accounts.
• To report volunteers withdrawn and signed up statistics.
• To prepare and submit Gift Aid claims on a quarterly basis.
• To reconcile at least monthly the banking suspense account and to identify unallocated payments.
• To produce weekly/periodical reports summarising fundraising activity for volunteers and volunteer managers.

Receipt Processing

• To process debit/credit card payments from volunteers, volunteer managers and individual donors.
• To record, on a weekly basis, donations received from Just Giving, Virgin Money Giving and Paypal websites or any other fundraising platforms.
• To record, on a fortnightly basis, donations received from Rapidata relating to direct debit giving fortnightly.
• To record income received by bank transfer in NetSuite.
• To record cash and cheque donations in the ‘post book’ and NetSuite, and bank weekly.
• To record fundraised donations including any information on restrictions.

Purchase ledger

• Ensure supplier invoices are correctly coded and authorised
• Process supplier invoices in Netsuite accounting system
• Carry out monthly supplier’s statements reconciliation where appropriate
• Deal with supplier queries
• Process payment requests
• Prepare payment runs and upload payments into Bankline
• Process all payments in NetSuite accounting system
• Process staff expenses reclaims
• To process Barclaycard statements monthly.

Other

• Manage the accounts inbox.
• Manage the Petty Cash and reconciliation.
• To assist with the preparation of information and documentation for the Group’s auditors.
• Ad hoc administrative duties that might be required once working from the office resumes.
• To perform other duties as requested by the Director of Finance and Corporate Services or the Management Accountant and Assistant management Accountant..

Person Specification

Essential

• AAT or working towards AAT, ICAEW or similar qualification.
• Excellent attention to detail, reliability, and a hands-on approach.
• Flexible, willing to adapt and develop in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong communicator with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to deal with complex accounting process.
• Enthusiastic with a positive “can-do” attitude.
• Excellent IT skills, including intermediate Excel skills.
• Experience of a customer services role or credit control.

Desirable

• Pursuing a career in accountancy.
• Dealing with foreign currency.
• Knowledge of NetSuite CRM and finance system.

2021 and beyond will be an exciting time to work with us here at All Nations Christian College as we expand our deployment of innovative technology-enhanced learning to connect staff and students worldwide effectively. ICT is therefore at the centre of this strategic aim of the College, and you will play an important part in providing excellent service delivery and support to College staff and students.  

We are looking for an experienced, skilled and motivated System Administrator to support the ICT Manager in ensuring smooth and effective day to day running and maintenance of the College’s ICT infrastructure and systems. This is a ‘hands-on’ role, and requires someone experienced, with proven technical problem solving and system administration skills, who is resourceful and highly self-motivated. The job would ideally suit someone who considers this role as a form of practical ministry.

The primary purpose of this role is to support the provision and maintenance of reliable, effective, secure and responsive ICT and AV (audio visual) systems and solutions to College staff and students.

Main responsibilities will involve:

1. Providing effective and timely ICT support to staff and students enabling them to achieve their goals within the agreed aims of the College
2. Managing user administration, security and permissions within various ICT management systems (e.g. AD, O365, VMWare etc.)
3. Implementing and managing a new ICT service desk system
4. Monitoring and managing ICT service delivery on a day to day basis, including the setting and delivery of targets
5. Clearly recording and documenting systems and processes, including change management
6. Developing new skills which support the development and maintenance of our ICT infrastructure and AV solutions
7. Researching, piloting and proposing new innovative and efficient methods of service delivery within a highly cost sensitive environment
8. Deputising for the ICT Manager as required
9. As far as time allows, participation in College activities and life as a member of the All Nations community

As a college equipping students to prepare for Christian work, it is important that anyone joining us, whether employed or volunteering, feels comfortable working in such an environment. All Nations is a place that people love to work or study because there is a good sense of community and a great diversity of ages and nationalities.

This role may involve working evenings and weekends.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Please Note Applications Will Be Reviewed On A Rolling Basis, Post Maybe Filled Before Closing Date. We Therefore Encourage You To Apply As Soon As Possible. 

Justice Studio  is a values driven social enterprise entering an exciting new phase of development in our mission to reduce social inequality.We are looking for a leader to to manage our progressive, non-hierarchical, trust-based team.  Committed to social justice, our values, and with high emotional intelligence, you will direct the company’s operations and strategy to ensure that the company achieves its purpose.

We are based in London and work both in the UK and across the world for governments, charitable and not-for-profit organisations, and social enterprises that are striving to promote global social equality.Our work for them spans strategy, research, and demonstrates impact. Since our establishment in May 2011 we have undertaken over 80 social justice consultancy and research projects for a range of clients in over 30 countries. 

Justice Studio is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to reducing discrimination and advancing and promoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we particularly encourage applications from people of colour, disabled, LGBT and other people that are under-represented in the workforce. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Justice Studio's purpose is to create global social equality by assisting and challenging organisations, governments and ourselves to be the best we can be.

Job title: Managing Director

Salary Band: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum, pro-rata if part time is preferred + Share Option Scheme. 

Hours: Full Time/Part Time depending on preference.

Job Location: North Road, London, N7.While this is an office-based role, we are a flexible employer and support flexible working.

Reports to: Chair

Line managing responsibilities: Operations Director, Consultants/Senior Researchers/Project Managers, 

Anticipated Start Date:  June 2021

Overview

As Justice Studio’s Managing Director you will be responsible for the day to day running of the organisation as well as its strategic direction. With experience in, and commitment to, progressive, non-hierarchical, trust-based organisations like ours, you will set the culture for our organisation. You will play a key part in business development, maintaining client relationships and representing us externally. Committed to social justice, our values, and with high emotional intelligence, you will direct the company’s operations and strategy to ensure that the company achieves its purpose.

                                               Roles and Responsibilities

Direction 

•      Directing the work and resources of the company
•      Ensuring we have the right people for the roles by leading recruitment, retention and motivation of staff.

Strategy formulation 

•      Leading the company and ensuring all employees buy into the company vision.
•   Setting the overall strategic direction of the company with the Board.
•      Support the Board with its governance and oversight functions.
•      Provide strategic updates to members of the board, keep them aware of developments within the    industry and ensure that the appropriate policies are developed to meet the company’s purpose and comply with all relevant statutory and other regulations.
•      Leading strategy for business development and growth 
•      Devising a 3-year strategic plan and working with other board members to oversee its implementation.

Organisational health and operations 

•      Overseeing and working with the Operations Director to review and maintain the annual accounts, company’s financial performance and fiduciary compliance.
•   Setting company budgets and forecasts 
•      Managing the direction of the company, guiding and supporting senior team members.
•      Looking for opportunities to increase efficiencies and speed up processes across the business.
•   Developing and directing the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that they reflect the values and ethos of the organisation as well as compiling with all statutory regulations.
•      Ensuring that senior level staff have the necessary skills and knowledge for Justice Studio to achieve its purpose. 

Business development

•     Leading the sales strategy and winning new business for the company.
•     Carrying out regular analysis to mitigate any potential risks through industry and market changes.
• Reporting business development progress to the Board on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Analysing and lead opportunities for growth in our markets to drive profitability.
•   Representing the company in negotiations with customers, suppliers, government departments and other key contacts to secure for it the most effective contract terms.
•    Formulate strategies, new directions, and techniques to grow the company, and utilise networks with clients, consultants, and counterparts to advance successful new business opportunities.
•    Apply in-depth technical expertise to new business efforts, and Justice Studio’s knowledge base. 
•    Design, lead and supervise proposals and other relevant technical assignments for projects in the UK and internationally. 
• Cultivate partnerships with international firms/organisations as well as local, in-country partners.

Technical and client oversight 

•  Implementing processes and procedures across the business as necessary to reflect the company ethos and ensure efficiency.
•  Establishing and maintaining effective formal and informal links with major clients, relevant government departments and agencies, local authorities, key decision-makers and other stakeholders generally, to ensure that the company is providing the appropriate range and quality of services.
•   Oversee research and development programmes to ensure that the company remains at the forefront in the industry and provides leading-edge services to retain its competitive edge.
•  Provide leadership and oversight of Justice Studio’s portfolio of projects and programmes in the UK and internationally.
•  Develop effective and collaborative working relationships with our key clients, Partners, sub-contractors and consultants to ensure all stakeholder expectations are met. 
•  Write, in-put into, review and provide commentary on project technical work and project reports. 

Marketing, PR, and Communications

•   Representing the company at events, exhibitions and on media channels.
•      Leading an effective marketing and public relations strategy to promote the services and image of the company to our stakeholders.

Nurturing the team 

•   Working closely with the team and making sure that staff are happy and informed of major issues 
• Succession planning for senior members of the company to ensure all departments are managed continuously.
•   Ensuring equal opportunities are promoted in all aspects of the company’s work.
•     Using coaching techniques for line-managed staff              

Knowledge and skill Requirements 

•      Proven track record of successfully managing similar sized organisation(s).
•     Target driven and results focussed individual.
•   Natural leader and motivator of people.
•     Relevant consultancy industry experience and knowledge.
•     A proven record of success in senior level general or commercial management, preferably in consultancy.
•    At least 10 years’ senior level experience of management of people and resources.
•    Graduate with a higher degree in a management discipline or a professional qualification.
•    A wide knowledge of the consulting industry.
•    An understanding of financial management and wider management principles and techniques.
• Political and presentational skills with an appreciation of the demands of conflicting interests   and of meeting statutory requirements.
• A very high level of commercial awareness.
• Leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
•  Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
•  Commitment to social justice and full alignment values of the company 

Please Note Applications Will Be Reviewed On A Rolling Basis, Post Maybe Filled Before Closing Date. We Therefore Encourage You To Apply As Soon As Possible.