Our Health and Social Care Team are looking for a Partnership Manager to build and maintain excellent relationships and partnerships which will contribute directly to our ambition of supporting 10,000 young people into careers in health and social care over the next 3 years, including bringing on board new partners who will support our operational delivery as well as strategic partners who will help us to have influence across the health / care sectors.

You will use excellent relationship management skills and a good network of contacts across the health and social care sectors to make this role a success. You will be confident in finding creative partnership solutions and establishing agreements with new contacts. A good understanding of operations will allow you to translate excellent partnership ideas into practical operational solutions.

For more information, please go to our website.

Why we need Health & Social Care Partnership Mangers:

This year we aim to support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome.

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.  Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper. 

We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.  We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

Perks for working at The Trust:

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, you can work hours to fit in with, school hours or care arrangements for example and you can also work from home.
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
• In-house and external training opportunities available throughout the year

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

We are committed to equality and believe in building a diverse organisation that is representative of and responsive to the needs of our young people and stakeholders.

We are looking for someone to lead on an exciting project to redesign our approach to data, impact and evaluation as part of fully funded project. Amber’s cause is to help some of the most vulnerable young homeless and unemployed people to develop the confidence and skills needed to move on to bright and independent futures. We achieve this through our holistic residential training programme. It is important that you have a real commitment to the aspirations of the people who use Amber’s services and place these at the centre of everything you do.

You will join us at an exciting time and have an important role to play in building on the great start we have made over recent years in developing the way we use data to evaluate our impact and use this learning to shape the way we work.

Job purpose

The purpose of the role is to lead on the design, and implementation and of a new system of data collection and impact measurement for the Foundation. This will be a collaborative project working alongside our staff teams and beneficiaries and engaging with key stakeholders to co-design all aspects of a new process. This will involve evaluating the way work with young people through our programme ,revisiting our theory of change, identifying key metrics  and leading on the  configuration and implementation of a new CRM system to make the best use of the data available to us inform us about work and drive a process of continual improvement.

Key responsibilities

Reporting to the CEO, the Impact and Evaluation Project Manager will be responsible for creating and implementing a new data, impact and evaluation strategy across Amber, to include:

• Designing and implementing an approach to evaluation that enables us to measure impact and continuously improve our services to young people
• Working with SMT colleagues to review our theory of change in collaboration with key Amber staff and stake holders
• Working with SMT colleagues to review our beneficiary profile and programme content and structure, ensuring that we can make effective use of insights gained to  inform our approach to impact measurement
• Work with key staff identify key measurements, metrics  and outcomes
• Identifying a suitable Customer Relationship Management system  (CRM) system for the Foundation
• Working with the CRM supplier and key Amber staff in  supporting the development ,customisation and roll out of the new system
• Oversee the initial development and “ bedding in” of our CRM over its initial implementation  period
• Ensuring that at the end of the project period, Amber has the right processes and systems in place for collecting, analysing and reporting data.
• Creating and embedding processes and tools to enable this data to be updated and shared efficiently and in a format that “tells a story” about the impact Amber has.
• Leading on building a data and impact-aware culture across the Foundation
• Ensuring that appropriate milestone reporting requirements and other engagement requirements initiated by our funding partner are met  

.Person Specification 

We are looking for an experienced and driven individual able to play a leading role in the next stage of our impact development. You will have:

• A commitment to our vision, mission and values
• Proven expertise in data management, evaluation and impact reporting and project management

• A sound understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing our beneficiaries
• The ability to move between seamlessly between strategic thinking and operational delivery and contribute to both
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to form positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders from a range of backgrounds
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex data and processes simply and with impact

Salary: Up to £35k pa dependent on experience – Fixed term until November 2022

Benefits

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• An employer contributed pension scheme (employer contribution 3%)
• Health Assurance
• Death in Service Benefit
• Flexible working hours – home based with some travel requirements
• A supportive and friendly team
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of young people

To apply please follow the steps in "How to Apply" above.

Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing & Hounslow Mind provides mental health services in the boroughs. We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and hardworking individual to joining our Adult Services Team.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen within with the Ealing Advice Service (EAS) to provide advice, information, and guidance to adults living with a mental health problem.

We’re looking for an experienced Mental Health Advice Caseworker to provide advice and guidance to adults living with mental health problems in the borough of Ealing on practical issues such as welfare benefits, housing, financial issues (including debt), and employment, as well as supporting clients in accessing numerous community services.

The successful candidate will support colleagues on the Ealing Advice Service (EAS) team with enquiries relating to mental health. The Ealing Advice Service (EAS) is a consortium of charity sector organisations, working in partnership to provide advice and guidance to a range of clients with various support needs.

The Mental Health Advice Caseworker will be working from home during the pandemic. However once the pandemic is over, the candidate will be based at the HFEH Mind office in Ealing for approximately three days per week. For the remainder of their time, they will be based across the borough of Ealing at different sites within the community. 

You should have excellent negotiation skills, as well as knowledge of the local area and its population (or a willingness to learn). You must be able to empathise with service users, whilst giving impartial advice in a non-judgmental way. You must be able to demonstrate your effectiveness as an adviser and be comfortable dealing with complex cases with minimum supervision. As the role is focused on providing advice to clients with mental health needs, you should be confident, patient and able to deliver supportive advice in a manner that is easily understood. 

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing and lively charity, where your ideas and contributions will be highly valued and your professional development supported. It is an extremely exciting time to join an organisation with big ambitions to further support those living with mental health problems in West London.
 

This is a fixed term contract for 35 hours per week until 31st March 2023(contract renewal dependent on performance and funding).

Post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Please apply by sending your completed application form. 

NYAS is the leading provider of advocacy and associated service across the UK. NYAS shares the opinion that every child or young person experiencing care should have the same chance to live happy, healthy and rewarding lives as their peers.

If you are looking for a rewarding role with an organisation that makes a difference to young people’s lives, we want to hear from you.

Due to expansion and development of the Priory Service we are recruiting Self-Employed Advocates to deliver mental health advocacy to young people and vulnerable adults to ensure their voices are heard within decision-making processes.

To be considered you must hold relevant qualifications and have experience of direct work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. You must live within the geographical area and be able to conduct regular visits to residential and hospital settings within that area.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website.

Note for candidates - when completing the application form, it is important that you refer to the person specification within the contract delivery specification and detail how you can evidence the criteria.

NB: As part of the recruitment process to become a Self-Employed Advocate with NYAS, all candidates who have been successfully interviewed and completed our safer recruitment process will be required to attend and complete accredited Advocacy training. This is a recognised qualification across this sector.

NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.

NYAS is an equal opportunities employer

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.

Join us. We are building a better world for young people.

Frontier Youth Trust is an inclusive and broad movement of people building a better world for young people.  We want to see this diversity reflected in our Leadership. We particularly welcome applications for the Leadership Team post of Movement Advocate from women, Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates and LGBTQ+ candidates.

We are a growing movement committed to reaching young people on the margins. We are equipping this movement to take pioneering risks in their work with young people through training, coaching, practical resources, theological reflection and sharing good practice. We are looking for someone with a gift for communication to join our Leadership Team.

The Movement Advocate will help others to theologically reflect on their experiences with young people in the light of their faith, the principles of youth work, and the Christian story, to inspire people to catch a vision for pioneering with young people on the margins.

✓ Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
✓ Extensive experience of pioneering with young people
✓ Strong online and offline communication skills

A Christian commitment is a genuine occupational requirement for this post.

Description

• Job Title: Group Tutor Contractor
• Function: Impact Team
• Reporting to: Senior Attainment Coordinator/Head of Programme Development
• Location: Remote working
• Contract: Flexible weekly hours
• Salary: £45 ph
• Applications Close: Thursday 28th January 2021 (9am)
• Interviews: Planned for w/c 8th February 2021 (TBC)
• Start date: March 2021 - (with some training in February 2021)

Requirements

About the Role

The Access Project is pleased to recruit for an exciting opportunity; we are looking for experienced tutors with a love of learning to support disadvantaged students to reach their full academic potential whilst still earning a competitive market rate for their tuition expertise. 

As part of our continued commitment to help our students attain highly at A Level we are undertaking a new pilot programme matching experienced and high quality tutors with small groups of students already enrolled on our core programme. Tutors that deliver the pilot will have tutored professionally at A Level previously and have a strong association with our mission to widen access to top Universities. They will relish delivering meaningful social impact whilst being paid at rate commensurate with their level of experience.

Who are we?

We support students from disadvantaged backgrounds to access top universities, through a unique combination of tuition and in-school mentoring. We work with them to make good applications, get the grades and transition to university. Our results show this approach works.

Our students perform better than their peers academically, and independent analysis by UCAS has shown that students on our programme are four times as likely to get into a top university as similar peers. Our ambition is to reach more young people whilst maintaining this exceptionally high impact.

The Access Project (TAP) currently works in London and the East and West Midlands. We have a growing team working in schools and in our regional offices. Our funding comes from a range of sources including schools, businesses, major donors and grant-making trusts. We know that there are many bright disadvantaged young people outside of our current geographies who have the talent to go on to top universities but aren’t able to fulfil this potential. Our long-term ambition is to grow to national reach.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To organise, plan and deliver weekly 1-hour long group tuition sessions to A Level students (Year 12 or 13) via The Access Project’s bespoke online platform
• To fill in appropriate online forms relating to tuition with pupils (weekly register, etc)
• To liaise with the Senior Attainment Coordinator to ensure the smooth running of the pilot and regular attendance of the students
• To undergo any additional appropriate training throughout the role to enhance understanding of safeguarding students and delivery of additional “study skills” modules
• Participate in occasional focus group discussions with other tutors, to support TAP to understand how well the pilot is going/has gone and what can be done to improve it

Person Specification – skills and attributes

• A minimum of one year of tutoring experience required or qualified teacher status (tutoring references from at least two previous employers or parents of tutored students preferred)
• Evidence of the ability to tutor Maths, English or Biology to A Level standard
• Enthusiasm for and ability to contribute to the successful development of The Access Project’s attainment raising work .
• Confident in working with young people
• A strong written and verbal communicator who is positive and flexible
• Robust and resilient character with excellent time-management skills
• Must have achieved a minimum of Grade B at GCSE in Maths, English and Science
• Understands The Access Project’s Mission and ways of working
• Familiarity with and strong knowledge of exam specifications and relevant exam boards.

All applicants for this position must complete all of the application form questions, otherwise your application will be automatically rejected. Resumes and CVs will not be considered.

Further information

Safeguarding statement

"The Access Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and will expect the all volunteers and staff to share this commitment."

Essential characteristics

Applicants must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and will expect the all volunteers and staff to share this commitment.

Disclosure of a Criminal Record

The Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 does not apply to posts where there is access to children. This means that applicants for employment which involves working with children and young people must disclose any criminal record.

References

All appointments are subject to verification of employment and suitability of the candidate for the post applied for. We reserve the right to approach any previous employer for a reference and to verify their identity, but will request your permission before doing so. If you have experience of working with children please include this as one of your references.

Previous employment

Ensure that you put in full dates, names addresses and your job title. Be careful not to leave any unexplained gaps. Details of part time and relevant voluntary work should also be entered.

Education, Qualifications and Training

Ensure you give all the information requested, including dates, establishment where you studied and make clear the level of any examinations e.g. GCSE, GCE 'O' Level or 'A' Level or equivalents etc. and the grades you obtained. Also include here any skills training you have had. You will be required to produce original documentary evidence of any qualifications relevant to the job, and these will be detailed on the person specification.

Proof of qualification is required before the appointment is confirmed.

Please ensure that you complete all of the application form questions. Resumes and CVs will not be considered.

TAP is a Living Wage Employer...

Young People’s Participation Lead

Full time at 35 hours

Home based

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 – dependent on experience

Fixed term until March 2024

Are you a passionate advocate for young people’s participation who is looking for their next move in the third sector? GamCare is the UK’s leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling-related harms and we are looking for a Young People’s Participation Lead, to co-ordinate, develop and grow our participation work with young people.

Working directly with the Senior Programme Manager and Lived Experience Manager you will support the development and implementation of an organisational participation strategy and creation of a young people’s advisory panel.

GamCare is working in partnership to deliver a gambling education and harm prevention programme for young people across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Our work builds on successful youth outreach and education programmes delivered by GamCare and our partners across Great Britain over the last decade, including working directly with young people and the professionals who care for and support them in a variety of settings. We have recently launched a treatment service for young people, providing support for 11-18-year olds who are at risk or have developed a problem with gambling or are affected by gambling of someone close to them.

It is an exciting time to join GamCare as we develop our work with young people, expand our programme and engage with people who have lived experience of gambling related harms in a meaningful way. If you are ready to work in a dynamic environment for an ambitious and collaborative organisation, have a read of our full job description or get in touch for more details.

We welcome applications from all sections of society and are particularly interested in receiving applications from people under the age of 25. Please note this role will require a DBS, PVG or Access NI check to be completed.

You will need to ensure that you have a confidential space within your home to work from, a home working risk assessment will be carried out by your line manager.

To apply, please go onto the GamCare website and complete an application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Survey.

If you would like acknowledgement that your application has been received, please ensure the application is attached and put the following subject in your email:

Job application: Young People’s Participation Lead

Please note that if the subject is not correct, you may not receive a confirmation.

For further information, please contact Alexa Roseblade, Senior Programme Manager (Young People’s Gambling Harm Prevention Programme), or Louise Moseley, Senior Service Manager (Young People Service). Application forms forwarded to this email will not be accepted.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

GamCare is committed to processing your personal data fairly, lawfully and transparently in line with GDPR. GamCare will support candidates invited to interview with any adjustments needed to ensure they are able to complete the interview process. For further information on GamCare’s recruitment privacy notice please refer to our website.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 17 January 2021 5pm

Interviews will be held remotely via video conference

We are seeking a highly-motivated Latin American woman who is committed to social change to join our team as Training and Development Officer.

The Training and Development Officer will be responsible for developing and delivering high quality bespoke training and informative material on VAWG, with a particular focus on sexual harassment, and for supporting the unions in the development of policies and procedures to prevent and respond to VAWG and sexual harassment at the workplace; assisting in the successful coordination and implementation of different projects, and contributing to develop LAWRS’ services and areas of work according to its development strategy.

The main duties of this post include:

1. To develop bespoke training packages and informative materials about VAWG, including specific strands (e.g. sexual harassment, VAWG prevention in young people, harmful practices, etc.).
2. To lead the project on sexual harassment in the workplace carried out in partnership with IWGB (Independent Workers of Great Britain) and UVW (United Voices of the World).
3. Support the Development Manager in designing, implementing and overseeing the smooth running of LAWRS Training and Development plans.

You will have an excellent command of English and Spanish or Portuguese.

This post is open to Latin American women only in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Contract: fixed term with possibility of extension ending March 2022.

Deadline: Sunday 31st January.

Interviews to be held within the following 2 weeks.

The postholder will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality advice and coaching services to support participants to secure and/or progress in employment and for developing relationships with local partners to enable participants to access employment, training and volunteering opportunities.

• Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week
• Contract: Fixed-term until August 2021
• Pay band: £25,052
• Annual leave: 30 days per year (pro-rata)
• Deadline to apply: 20 January 2021

Young Person’s Sexual Health Outreach Practitioner

FTC to March 2022 with the possibility of extension

The Service

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with an interest in the disciplines of young people,  sexual health and outreach. WDP is delivering a young person’s sexual health service across the London Borough of Redbridge. 

The post-holder will be working closely with pharmacies, schools, young person’s services and other community services in Redbridge, including WDP’s R3 Recovery service in Redbridge.

Together with partners, you will make a vital contribution in raising awareness of sexual health issues, promoting access to testing and treatment, promoting prevention though use of contraceptives and delivering harm reduction interventions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an interest in developing effective practice and advancing their skills within the sector.

We are seeking to appoint an individual who can also bring WDP’s core values to the role:

The Role

The post holder will be a dynamic, driven individual who is committed to supporting young people improve their sexual health and their associated needs by:  

• Working with the local community services and groups on an outreach basis, making every contact count through motivational interviewing and brief advice and intervention
• Identifying and targeting groups disproportionately affected by Covid and improving access to sexual health provision
• Creating links with local groups and communities to raise awareness of service provision.
• Working alongside the sexual health lead in service delivery
• Contributing to overall service performance including increased use of contraceptives, increased uptake of sexual health screening and treatment and delivering sex and relationship education. .

Conditions

• Salary band of £24,627 - £29,000 per annum
• Fixed term Contract to December 2021, with the possibility of extension
• 37.5 hours per week

Location

Ilford

Why Should You Apply? 

• A new challenge
• Focussed caseload
• Competitive salary

  Interested?

  The closing date for applications is 31st January 2021

  Interviews w/c 7th February 2021

  WDP and Our Values

  WDP is an innovative behaviour change charity.  We facilitate long-lasting transformation in people’s lives to improve health, wellbeing and social integration.  We work across the fields of substance misuse, young person’s support, employability, sexual health and inpatient services.

All staff are required to work to WDP’s four values:

• Entrepreneurial
• In partnership
• Strong belief in service users
• Community-focused

Complex Case Practitioner, Brent 

Would you like to work closely with rough sleepers to promote and improve health and well-being?

The service

New Beginnings Brent Recovery and Wellbeing service is a WDP led integrated drug and alcohol service, in partnership with CNWL.  The service has been supporting residents in Brent since April 2018 and offers a broad range of recovery orientated, high-quality services to meet their needs

WDP is committed to the ongoing professional development of all our staff.  Through joining WDP, you will receive a warm welcome, peer support, extensive training, regular supervision and the chance to thrive in a lively and aspirational organisation.

The role

The post holder will be a dynamic, driven individual who is committed to providing support to homeless service users with multiple vulnerabilities and risk factors to achieve positive outcomes:

• Taking the lead in working face to face with currently or formerly homeless complex service users with substance misuse issues and dual diagnosis alongside other vulnerabilities
• Developing a creative and flexible approach to engaging with service users within the community
• Working closely with colleagues as part of a targeted mini- team around the person

Conditions

• Salary band of £26,000 - £33,825 per annum
• Fixed Term contract until March 31st 2022
• 37.5 hours per week

Location

The job will be based across multiple service hubs in Brent at WDP New Beginnings & Brent Council

Why should you apply?

• A new challenge
• Specialist role
• Competitive salary

Interested ?

The closing date for applications is Sunday 31st of January 2021 at 00:00 midnight.

The interviews will take place the week commencing the 15th of February 2020.

Interviews are likely to take place via Teams, to support social distancing

WDP and Our Values

WDP is an innovative behaviour change charity.  We facilitate long-lasting transformation in people’s lives to improve health, wellbeing and social integration.  We work across the fields of substance misuse, young person’s support, employability, sexual health and inpatient services.

All staff are required to work to WDP’s four values:

• Entrepreneurial
• In partnership
• Strong belief in service users
• Community-focused

All Posts are subject to disclosure and barring service check.

Would you like to work closely with rough sleepers to promote and improve health and well-being?

The service

New Beginnings Brent Recovery and Wellbeing service is a WDP led integrated drug and alcohol service, in partnership with CNWL.  The service has been supporting residents in Brent since April 2018 and offers a broad range of recovery orientated, high quality services to meet their needs

WDP is committed to the ongoing professional development of all our staff.  Through joining WDP, you will receive a warm welcome, peer support, extensive training, regular supervision and the chance to thrive in a lively and aspirational organisation.

The role

The post holder will be a dynamic, driven individual who is committed to providing assertive outreach in order to engage or re- engage the homeless population into treatment:

• To carry out triage and comprehensive substance misuse assessments, risk assessments and develop person-centred Recovery Care Plans
• Conduct street outreach to engage/reengage homeless individuals misusing substances
• Deliver satellite provisions within local services e.g. GPs, probation, hostels etc
• Deliver brief interventions and extended brief interventions
• Work in collaboration with Housing teams, local authority officers and other treatment agencies to minimise the prevalence of street drinking and anti-social behaviour by supporting people in to treatment

Conditions

• Salary band of £24,627 - £29,000 per annum
• Fixed Term contract until March 31st 2022
• 37.5 hours per week

Location

The job will be based across multiple service hubs in Brent at WDP New Beginnings & Brent Council

Why should you apply?

• A new challenge
• Specialist role
• Competitive salary

Interested?

The closing date for applications is Sunday 31st of January 2021 at 00:00 midnight.

The interviews will take place the week commencing the 15th of February 2020.

Interviews are likely to take place via Teams, to support social distancing

WDP and Our Values

WDP is an innovative behaviour change charity.  We facilitate long-lasting transformation in people’s lives to improve health, wellbeing and social integration.  We work across the fields of substance misuse, young person’s support, employability, sexual health and inpatient services.

All staff are required to work to WDP’s four values:

• Entrepreneurial
• In partnership
• Strong belief in service users
• Community focused

All posts are subject to disclosure and barring service check.

CPSL Mind has a new, exciting career opportunity!

Job Title: Sessional Support Co-Host
Based: Remote Working
Hours: Part-time - Working days/evenings and weekends.
Salary: £15.00 per hour

About us

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity. Our vision is a society in which everyone has positive mental health and feels part of a connected community.

Background to the role

We are excited to be working in partnership with the University of Cambridge to deliver a programme called ‘Mentally Healthy Universities’ which involves running the following two-hour training courses for students throughout the academic year:

• Tools and Techniques for Student Mental Health (a 4 X 2-hour programme)
• Looking After Your Mental Health at Work

We also run the following course for staff:

• Peer Support

About the role

This role is required to support the Mentally Healthy Universities Trainers with online training sessions.

Responsibilities include:

• managing the registration process for each course and be aware of attendees on the course, following procedures if anyone suddenly leaves without notice.
• managing the chat box on Zoom, responding to needs and queries as appropriate.
• monitoring and maintaining awareness of the participants at each session, and if someone shows signs of distress, or if you have concerns about a student’s welfare, be alert to this and move that person to a breakout room on Zoom or have a phone call. From there, follow agreed protocols to deal with any safeguarding issues. Where appropriate, signpost participants to alternative services to support their mental health and complete appropriate paperwork, keeping the MHU Project Lead aware of any action taken.
• resolve technology issues quickly (we provide some Zoom training, but you will need to feel confident to use your knowledge on Zoom)

About you

You should be passionate about helping others: supporting adults experiencing mental health issues, and/or their carers.  You should be enthusiastic and highly motivated, with strong and professional interpersonal skills and demonstrate the values of CPSL Mind.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date: 21st January 2021 at 09:00
Interviews: to be advised

Candidates will be interviewed as and when suitable applications come in, so please don’t hesitate in applying.

PLEASE PRESS THE 'APPLY NOW' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY

Please read the person specification and job description for details and relate to the person specification in your application.

We will only accept complete applications, which should include: Application Form, Covering Letter and your completed Equality & Diversity Monitoring form. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please. 

Introduction

The Old Vic is London’s independent not-for-profit theatre, a world leader in creativity and entertainment.

The Old Vic is mercurial: it can be transformed into a theatre in the round, a space for music and comedy, has played host to opera, dance, cinema, music hall, classical dramas, variety, clowns, big spectacles and novelty acts. It was the original home of the English National Opera, the Sadler’s Wells dance company and the National Theatre. It's also been a tavern, a college, a coffee house, a lecture hall and a meeting place.

All of this is now in the bones of the building, and is as important a part of its open-armed, inclusive, welcoming personality as its grand historic decor and the iconic performances and famous productions it has housed. 

Today, Artistic Director Matthew Warchus is building on 200 years of creative adventure, with The Old Vic recently being hailed as London’s most eclectic and frequently electrifying theatre. Under his leadership, we aim to be a surprising, unpredictable, ground-breaking, rule-breaking, independent beacon of accessible, uplifting and unintimidating art.

We hold the belief that theatre needs to be cherished, supported and shared with as many people as possible. Our 1000 seats are yours from £10 a ticket. Our productions are diverse, adventurous, new, exciting. Our education and talent programmes allow students to explore, and artists of tomorrow to create. Our building is open and alive, day and night. Our theatre is yours.

So, whether you’re looking for a comedy or new musical, a dramatic work or dance performance, a £10 preview, a late-night cocktail or a show you can watch together as a family, there is always something new to entertain at The Old Vic.

Our Culture at The Old Vic

There is a collective will to sustain an environment at The Old Vic that is safe, inclusive, welcoming and happy. We want our theatre to be a beacon of enlightenment, entertainment, engagement and empathy.

Our working culture at The Old Vic is open, proactive and collaborative. As an organisation, we prize creativity and the bravery to be led by that. We all bring passion and an entrepreneurial spirit to our roles.

Above all, The Old Vic is a values-led organisation. We have high standards and we operate with heart. We care very much about our audiences, our staff, the impact we have on societal and community issues, and about contributing a body of world-class work. We want to sustain and grow our theatre, but not by compromising our standards or values. Each day, we want people to be reminded of why they joined us, and the attraction, excitement and welcome they felt when they first arrived.

To maintain our values and workplace culture we created The Guardians Programme, in dialogue with our staff, which has now been adopted by more than 40 organisations across the UK. The Old Vic Guardians are a group of trained staff who offer a confidential outlet for colleagues to share concerns about behaviour or the culture at work. We additionally also hold annual  sessions where staff can discuss what behavior is ‘OK or Not OK’ at The Old Vic and this is used to inform our cultural statement.

General Counsel - Job Description

Department/Team Executive

Responsible to Executive Director

Contract Permanent, 3-4 days per week/0.6-0.8 FTE

Location: Currently remote. Ordinarily at The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB, although some long-term remote working will be considered

Hours: Core hours are 10 am – 6pm but we are open to discussing a flexible arrangement

Salary: £55-70k (pro rata), depending on skills and experience

Purpose of job

This is a broad in-house role. You will be sole legal counsel and Company Secretary for The Old Vic Group (comprising The Old Vic Theatre Trust 2000 and its subsidiaries and The Old Vic Endowment Trust) providing pragmatic, high quality legal, commercial and leadership advice for all aspects of the Group's affairs. You will be a senior adviser who can contribute to the direction and success of the charity acting as a member of the Senior Management Team. You will support the Board of Trustees in fulfilling their responsibilities as charity trustees and in the governance and risk management of the Group.

Areas of responsibility

The General Counsel will be responsible for:

• Corporate governance, including company secretarial filings, Charity Commission filings, Board appointments and retirements, management of conflicts of interest, servicing of Board sub-committees and compliance with relevant governance standards and codes
• Management of risk, including support the Board in setting and reviewing the risk policy, maintaining the risk register and ensuring appropriate reporting and assurance, overseeing risk management in day-to-day operations.
• Day-to-day legal advice on all legal matters for the Group, including but not limited to contract drafting and commercial negotiation, media, charity, IP and data protection, GDPR, property, employment and company law
• Providing all necessary legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders, including the Board and the Executive and Artistic Directors, to safeguard the Group’s assets and reputation
• Day-to-day contractual and operational support to all departments including but not limited to production, theatre management, development, communications and marketing and employment (including for unionised permanent and casual staff)
• With the other members of the Senior Management Team, leading The Old Vic and helping shape its future through contributing to the development and delivery of organisational design and culture, processes and systems development, staff recruitment, retention and development and other shared areas of work
• General regulatory advice on all matters affecting The Old Vic Group
• Working with department heads to ensure appropriate internal policies and procedures are in place and are understood by all staff, contractors and freelancers
• Working with department heads to ensure appropriate external policies and procedures are in place and are accessible to external stakeholders
• Acting as data protection officer including management of all matters relating to privacy and data protection
• Procuring and managing external solicitors and counsel as required (including where support is provided pro bono) and managing costs within budget to mitigate risk and resolve issues as and when these arise
• To take responsibility for any litigation or dispute matters that may arise and the general dealing of issues associated with the public (including complaints)
• Acting as a general reference point within the organization for legal queries and empowering others to better understand and assess legal risks
• To work flexibly as may be required by the needs of The Old Vic and to carry out any other duties that are reasonably required of this role

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and the Theatre's management may, at any time, allocate other tasks which are of a similar nature or level.

Person Specification

For this role, we are looking for a likeminded team player who is genuinely passionate about applying their legal expertise within the theatre industry.  Our environment offers a completely unique and rewarding experience for the right person.

The successful candidate will have several years' post-qualification experience as a qualified lawyer. Whilst we are wholly flexible about the background in which the legal experience has been achieved (private practice / in-house / government etc), in-house experience in a charity or performing arts/media/entertainment industry organisation would be desirable.

Regardless of prior background, the successful candidate will be enthusiastic about the arts and committed to ensuring that The Old Vic achieves its aims through providing thorough, appropriate and innovative legal and commercial approaches and through maintaining rigorous and effective legal and contractual processes and advice.

Essential

• A qualified lawyer with several years' post-qualification experience
• Strong and demonstrable all-round legal experience gained at least partly in house
• Experience of working with/for a charity in a voluntary or professional capacity
• Ability to work under pressure combined with a calm and measured approach
• Self-motivated and able to manage and prioritise competing demands  
• Strong drafting and negotiating experience
• A practical, problem solving approach
• Strong administrative, planning and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience of adapting and communicating legal advice clearly to stakeholders at both a senior and junior level
• Ability to work at pace and adapt to change

Desirable

• Strong academic background
• Private practice experience in a well-respected firm
• In-house experience in a media/ entertainment industry/cultural/not for profit organization/theatre client
• Demonstrably good drafting skills, ideally with broad experience of drafting a variety of contracts to a high standard.
• Corporate governance, company secretarial and/or risk management experience
• Charity law experience
• GDPR and data protection experience
• Experience of/interest in organizational leadership/senior management role

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please:

• Apply via our Application Portal.
• Attach a CV and short covering letter as one document to your application explaining why you are interested in this role and how your experience and skills match the person specification.

Please ensure one document is attached before hitting ‘Finish application’ or closing the page.

• Complete the online equal opportunities monitoring survey (found on our Work With Us page)

The deadline for applications is 31 January 2021.

We receive a high volume of applications. If you have not heard from us within 14 days of applying, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion and keep an eye out for future vacancies.

Please note: where we receive an unprecedented high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close applications early.

Equal Opportunities

We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We are particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and disabled candidates.

We may take positive action, in cases where candidates are equally qualified, to increase the employment of under-represented groups at The Old Vic.

We don’t ask for our applicants to tick a box for any prior convictions at the application stage, to ensure we work to the Fair Chance Recruitment Principles. 

We are a PiPA (Parents and Carers in Performing Arts) Charter Partner, striving towards creating a more family friendly working environment.

We are also a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant which aims to provide support for care leavers aged 16-25 to help them to live independently.

The Old Vic has made a commitment that all applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for this job will be invited to interview. Please complete the Equal Opportunities Statement below to help us with this.

Access

We would love to hear from you in whatever way feels most appropriate to you. If you would like to access this application pack or submit your application in another format, we would be happy to speak to you about your needs. 

Appointments

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK