We are looking for Company Secretary with a legal background, to provide wide ranging advice and support to the Board on company secretarial and governance matters and act as a key facilitator between the Senior Leadership Team and the Board.

Youth Futures is a new organisation that has made good progress on implementing robust governance in its first 18 months. We are on a journey to establish all the necessary systems and processes, so this role presents an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in designing and embedding good practice at all levels of the organisation.  

The Company Secretary will be viewed by the Board and the Senior Leadership Team as Youth Futures’ core governance professional with responsibility for the organisation’s corporate governance, overseeing Board administrative duties and ensuring compliance with legal requirements and Youth Futures’ other governance obligations.

There are six Youth Futures Board meetings per year, six committee meetings per year for each of the three Board committees, and ad hoc Task and Finish Groups as needed throughout the year. In addition, the CEO and Board are required to participate in Oversight Trust Board meetings and reviews.

Currently all work and meetings are being done virtually. However once lockdown restrictions have been lifted, we expect a number of Board and Committee meetings to be held in person at our hubs in Birmingham, Leeds or London.

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.

We are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to join us in establishing and building the Empowering Families service in line with NYAS strategic aims and objectives ensuring NYAS works in partnership with our key stakeholder.

As part of the Children and Families Change programme the service aim is to improve outcomes for children and families by offering one to one support to families who are struggling with various aspects of parenting and are being supported by Children’s Services, via either a child in need or child protection plan.

Working alongside another Volunteer Coordinator, you will be responsible for the recruitment, growth and development of a team of NYAS volunteers who will be actively supporting parents on a weekly basis, through the duration of the child in need plan or child protection plan.

This role is a home based role however to meet the requirements of the role you must live within the geographical area.

To apply please visit our website.

In your application, you will need to evidence, using specific examples, how your skills and experience meet the criteria laid out in the person specification, within the job description attached. Requirements include:

• Proven experience in working with children and adults in a social care setting
• Proven experience of the recruitment and management of staff and or volunteers
• Ability to communicate effectively and to a high standard both orally and in writing to a wide range of people
• Clear understanding of professional boundaries

In return for joining NYAS you will receive the following benefits:

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years (pro rata)
• Company sick pay
• Salary sacrifice pension contributions
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme

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.

About the role

Sense has an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team as a Community Engagement Officer, based Sense TouchBase Pears in Selly Oak, Birmingham. Its a fantastic time to join Sense as we have just released our new strategy, we are expanding and have great times ahead. 

You will develop and run a successful community events programme, using Sense TouchBase Pears to connect with the people we support and the wider local community. You will play a key role in building strong partnerships with diverse communities, deliver inclusive projects and develop a strong customer voice.

This is a permanent full time position working 37.5 hours per week. We do require candidates to have full flexibility as our events can take place any day of the week, during the day, of an evening and of a weekend. 

Responsibilities include:

Research local needs and interests and, together with local community providers, create and deliver a diverse range of inclusive, accessible activities
Work with Sense art, sports and wellbeing team to integrate their services within the community programme
Work with the Head of Volunteering to recruit volunteers and, where appropriate, staff to support activities
Manage the community engagement budget, controlling and reporting costs to ensure the service is self - financing
Event Management
Support the delivery of the wider marketing and communications plan for Sense TouchBase Pears, of which the community engagement programme is an integral part.

For a full job description please see below. 

Key skills and experience required

Experience of project managing and organising events that require working with a diverse range of people
Budget management experience
Marketing / PR experience
You will have a genuine interest in promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and be passionate about community engagement
Able to champion Sense values and demonstrate a positive attitude towards working with people who have multi sensory needs and complex disabilities; and a commitment to ensuring barriers to inclusion are overcome and equal opportunities for everyone.
Due to the nature of the role travel across the West Midlands will be a requirement of the role; so a driver with access to their own vehicle is desirable. However is not essential. 

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependant on the nature of the role.

Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. We value everyone’s contribution and ensure people are given the opportunity to realise their potential. We will promote equality and diversity in all that we do and the work we do in partnership with others.

#HIGH

We are looking for highly experienced Senior Events Manager, who has the skills and knowledge to deliver a comprehensive charity events calendar on behalf of John Taylor and Birmingham St Mary’s Hospices.

Do you think you have the skills and experience to join our forward thinking and creative team of Hospice fundraiser?  If so, then we would love to hear from you!

Birmingham St Mary’s and John Taylor Hospices are on a very exciting journey towards merging this August.  Together we will be able to deliver equitable end life and palliative care to more people across Birmingham and Sandwell and we want you to help us achieve this vision.

The Senior Events Manager will lead a team of events professionals to achieve substantial financial growth from the charity’s events programme. The post holder will be responsible for developing and delivering a cohesive programme of events activity for a range of audiences and will also provide events expertise to other public facing departments to raise both brand profiles.

The Senior Events Manager will be responsible for delivering the existing events programme as well as introducing new and innovation event ideas, be they charity own organised events, third party event opportunities, adrenalin activities or virtual challenges.

The ideal candidate will have experience of managing a varied portfolio of mass participation charity events, with proven success in achieving participant and income targets.  You should also have knowledge and experience of working with a range of suppliers and volunteers and have a proven ability to build relationships at all levels.  Experience of using CRMs systems is also advantageous.

For further information about this role please contact Lucy Watkins.

Closing date:   Wednesday 7th July 2021

Interview date:  Tuesday 13th July 2021

The Hospice is committed to developing a dynamic and diverse workforce, representative of the communities it serves. We ask you, therefore, to complete the Equal Opportunities monitoring form to help us in this aim.

Location: Flexible within England & Wales

Department: Data and Impact

Interview date: 21 July 2021

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference, every single day, to people from all walks of life? The people that turn to Citizens Advice need help overcoming an obstacle in their lives – from debt to evictions to trouble at work – and you can be key to them getting the support they need in the quickest, easiest, and most effective way.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

We’re looking for an experienced Data Scientist to lead on establishing data science at production scale at Citizens Advice. You will be involved in the day to day work of the Data Science team, the work of one or more of our multidisciplinary product teams, and the work of our content and expert advice teams. We are working to make our services more effective, easier to manage and more cost effective, all to help make a difference in the lives of millions of people every year.

This is a new role that will report to the Head of Data Science. You will:

• Lead on establishing a tool set and environments for doing data science work.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary teams to deliver new product features and develop new insight.
• Proactively investigate opportunities for using data science techniques at Citizens Advice.
• Document approaches and work completed to ensure that it is sustainable.
• Provide expert advice on data science and analytics.
• Champion open, agile and iterative ways of working.
• Engage with stakeholders across the business, particularly the Customer Journey, Technology, and Impact teams.

We’re looking for someone that:

• Wants to work at a mission-driven organisation that helps tens of millions of people across the UK every year.
• Has a passion for data and understands the role that data science can play in supporting an organisation to deliver great user-focused products and services.
• Has proven ability to lead on establishing new techniques and technologies in an organisation.
• Is an advocate for data science, with good understanding of developments in the field and the work of other organisations.
• Has proven ability of using data science to contribute to product development and organisational improvement.
• Works in an open, agile and iterative way, as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 4 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Leeds, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.

Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early.

This vacancy closes at 23.59 on the closing date.

Did you know that Birmingham St Mary’s and John Taylor Hospices are merging?  Together we are on an exciting journey to deliver equitable end of life and palliative care to more people across Birmingham and Sandwell and to help us achieve our vision, we’re looking for skilled and experienced individuals from all communities to join our fundraising team!

Are you an experienced, third party event fundraiser who enjoys building long lasting relationships with charity supporters?

If so then we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join the Fundraising team as a Challenge Events Officer.

Working to support both Hospice brands, this varied role will lead on the delivery of a diverse portfolio of third party challenge events and virtual challenges including the Virgin London Marathon, Great Birmingham Run and Skydive days to name a few. The successful candidate will be have a friendly and engaging personality and enjoy speaking to charity supporters face to face, over the phone and via email.

Reporting directly to the Senior Events Manager this role will work to grow the income generation and profile of the Hospice through effective administration, supporter engagement and marketing, ensuring maximum participation and income is achieved. This role will allow you to use your creativity to proactively seek new income generation opportunities. You will be a highly organised and motivated individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate will have experience of managing a portfolio of third party challenge events with proven success of reaching and exceeding participant and income targets.  You should also have knowledge and experience of working with a range of suppliers and volunteers and have a proven ability to build relationships at all levels.  Experience of using CRMs systems is also advantageous.

For further information about this role please contact Laura Nash, Senior Events Manager.

Please note, you are required to complete the Application Form; CVs alone will not be accepted.

Interview date:  w/c 19 July 2021

The Hospice is committed to developing a dynamic and diverse workforce, representative of the communities it serves. We ask you, therefore, to complete the Equal Opportunities monitoring form to help us in this aim.

Did you know that Birmingham St Mary’s and John Taylor Hospices are merging?  Together we are on an exciting journey to deliver equitable end of life and palliative care to more people across Birmingham and Sandwell and to help us achieve our vision, we’re looking for skilled and experienced individuals from all communities to join our Fundraising Team!

Can you lead, inspire and support individuals within the local community with their fundraising activity? If so, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join the Fundraising Team as a Community Fundraiser.

Within this diverse role, you will work across Birmingham to support both hospice brands, leading on generating income from individual fundraisers who are completing their own fundraising activity and/or participating in community campaigns. You will proactively promote, help grow and recruit individuals to participate in current campaigns such as Go Pink! and Raise Your Game, whilst having the creativity to design and implement new income generation opportunities. You will also have the exciting opportunity to develop and manage fundraising through digital platforms such as Facebook birthday fundraisers.

Reporting directly to the Senior Community and Corporate Fundraising Manager, this role will work to grow income for the hospice through the effective recruitment and management of individual community fundraisers.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and organised individual with an approachable manner and fantastic interpersonal skills. They will be able to deliver a gold standard supporter journey, through having excellent written and communication skills, being able to inspire new and current individual fundraisers through various communication and marketing methods. The ideal candidate will have experience of engaging individual fundraisers with proven success of reaching and exceeding participant and income targets through community campaigns. You will have proven ability of building relationships as well as be able to work collaboratively within the wider income generation team. Experience of using CRMs systems is also advantageous.

For further information about this role please contact Maria Goodwin.

Please note, you are required to complete the application form; CVs alone will not be accepted.

Interview date: w/c 19 July 2021

The hospice is committed to developing a dynamic and diverse workforce, representative of the communities it serves. We ask you, therefore, to complete the equal opportunities monitoring form to help us in this aim.

Did you know that Birmingham St Mary’s and John Taylor Hospices are merging?  Together we are on an exciting journey to deliver equitable end of life and palliative care to more people across Birmingham and Sandwell and to help us achieve our vision, we’re looking for skilled and experienced individuals from all communities to join our fundraising team!

Are you a creative, innovative marketer with a good knowledge of social media and website management? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our Fundraising Marketing team as Digital Marketing Executive.

This role will see you working as part of a small but busy team, delivering all income generation marketing and communications activity across both the Birmingham St Mary’s and John Taylor Hospice brands. The successful candidate will focus on the digital aspects of the marketing plan, in particular the day to day management of both Hospice websites and all social media platforms.

You’ll have an excellent knowledge of social media platforms including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram and will be confident in monitoring, analysing and reporting on key digital activity in relation to fundraising and retail content.

Reporting directly to the Fundraising Marketing Manager, you’ll build and maintain good relationships with all members of the income generation team, working collaboratively to help secure and grow all forms of voluntary income and raise the profile of the both Hospice brands.

You’ll be responsible for sourcing and creating engaging and inspiring digital content to be shared across our social media channels and will have the opportunity to be creative, explore new ideas and to engage with our supporters online.

For further information about this role please contact Lydia Willetts, Fundraising Marketing Manager .

Please note, you are required to complete the Application Form; CVs alone will not be accepted.

Interview date:  w/c 19 July 2021

The Hospice is committed to developing a dynamic and diverse workforce, representative of the communities it serves. We ask you, therefore, to complete the Equal Opportunities monitoring form to help us in this aim.

Did you know that Birmingham St Mary’s and John Taylor Hospices are merging?  Together we are on an exciting journey to deliver equitable end life and palliative care to more people across Birmingham and Sandwell and to help us achieve our vision, we’re looking for skilled and experienced individuals from all communities to join our fundraising team!

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Volunteer & Supporter Experience Co-ordinator to join the Fundraising team at John Taylor and Birmingham St Mary’s Hospices.

This varied role will require the post holder to be influential in developing and overseeing fundraising volunteer requirements at the St Mary’s site whilst also being the face of and main point of contact for St Mary’s Hospice supporters.

You will be supporting and developing a programme of volunteer recruitment, training and retention across the Income Generation and Marketing Team and providing data input & administration support within the supporter experience team all whilst providing a gold standard supporter and volunteer journey.

We are looking for someone who is highly organised and proactive, with experience of Microsoft Office and using CRM systems. You will be a good communicator with the ability to demonstrate tact and discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information or situations.

If you have experience of working in a fundraising, supporter care or volunteer role then we would love to hear from you.

For more information or to ask any questions please contact Katy’ O’Sullivan, Head of Fundraising Partnerships & Supporter Experience.

Please note, you are required to complete an Application Form; CVs alone will not be accepted.

Interview date:   w/c 19 July 2021

The Hospice is committed to developing a dynamic and diverse workforce, representative of the communities it serves. We ask you, therefore, to complete the Equal Opportunities monitoring form to help us in this aim.

Recovery Navigators - Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub Service

Birmingham

Salary £18,639 (£13,048 pro rata for part time position) per annum 

Erdington - 26.25 hours per week

Handsworth Hub - 37.5 hours per week

Our client is a leading provider of mental health services in Birmingham and the West Midlands. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Recovery Navigators to offer an individualised and integrated Recovery service to users aged 18 upwards, who require support to manage their physical, psychological and emotional health needs.

You will have a central base at either their Erdington or Handsworth Recovery and Employment Hubs.  These roles require the post holder to be able to work evenings and weekends on a rolling rota. Your typical week would include facilitating social support sessions in community venues, offering activities such as stress reduction and relaxation, and giving signposting advice and guidance and personal development planning.

You will be required to complete administrative hours each week in order to update your online registers, update service user information on our online database, contact new referrals, prepare materials for your upcoming activities or sessions, respond to emails, and follow up any other administrative duties in relation to your role.

Benefits include 33 days holiday (including Bank and Public Holidays), defined contribution pension scheme, Paycare which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments, an Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and a comprehensive training programme.

Our client's people are key to the success of the organisation and we are recognised as both a Mindful Employer as well as achieving Gold standard success in Investors in People. They welcome applications from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 4 July 2021

Interview dates Friday 23 July 2021

Groundwork is a charity working to transform lives in the UK’s most disadvantaged communities. We are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. We help people gain confidence and skills, get into training and work, protect and improve green spaces, lead more active lives and overcome significant challenges such as poverty, isolation, low skills and poor health.

Grant and Fundraising Manager
Job reference: June21R001
Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 depending on experience
Hours: 37 hours per week
Operational Area: West Midlands
Location: Tipton / Birmingham offices to be agreed – with regular travel

This is a great opportunity for a Grant and Fundraising Manager to work closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to grow the business activities of Groundwork West Midlands.

The Grant and Fundraising Manager’s core purpose is to work with the CEO, members of the SMT and the Board to identify and develop new business and funding opportunities, to enable GWWM to meet our charitable objectives. You will provide support to the CEO in the identification of opportunities, development and submission of proposal, and managing the bid/tender processes from scoping through to implementation.

Responsibilities and Tasks include:

• Gain a full understanding of all areas of the business to enable post-holder to identify and develop new opportunities.
• To undertake a market analysis to identify opportunities for growth, and to lead on the development of appropriate business products and services as agreed with the CEO.
• Identify opportunities for service development through new funding streams, partnership, and commissioning opportunities.
• Lead on the management and preparation of all:
  • Funding bids
  • Tenders
  • Business proposals
• Coordinate the implementation of agreed new projects with the responsible member of SMT, and help to develop monitoring plans, and co-ordinating reporting arrangements.
• Develop positive relationships with a range of stakeholders providing funding to charities, including 3rd Sector, Public Sector, and the Business Sector, to raise awareness and promote the business within the Region.
• Build relationships and partnerships and pursue funding avenues to realise new service activity in line with the company’s charitable objectives.
• Implement and facilitate the companies Funding Committee and developing the organisation’s funding strategy in partnership with the CEO and participating trustees.

What we need from you:

• Possess a proven track record (2 to 3 years or more) of leading successful applications to grant makers and charitable trusts.
• Have experience in corporate fundraising and donor stewardship.
• Have experience operating bid/proposal information systems, including commissioner portals and ability to utilise internal systems and data.
• Have experience of a broad variety of business/fundraising opportunities relevant to the charitable sector.
• Have proven experience of developing and maintaining excellent relationships with key stakeholders to deliver tangible results.
• A current UK Driving Licence, with access to your own vehicle.

Salary/package: £30,000 - £34,000 depending on experience. Working Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week. Core hours are from 10am – 4pm, with some flexibility of starting earlier/finishing later. 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays. We offer flexible working conditions and plenty of on-the-job training and support.

All necessary PPE will be provided by the company. Laptop, mobile phone, and mileage allowance.

Closing date: 5pm on Friday 2nd July 2021
Please note: we will be interviewing as and when suitable candidates come in – so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment!

Interested?

If you would like to find out more information about this position, please download the attached Job Brief.

Click the apply button and attach your CV and covering letter clearly stating how your experience/qualifications meet the requirements of this role, it will be sent automatically to us. Please make sure to state reference number ‘June21R001’ on your application.

No agencies please.

Do you want a new challenge?  Working within a mixed-age vibrant team, offering social care and financial support with clients aged 18yrs upwards Then please read on…

The Money Management Service provides benefits / money management to older people and vulnerable adults, who are unable to manage their own financial affairs. 

The key principle behind this role is for the caseworker to progress all matters in relation to a client’s case with direct support and guidance from a senior practitioner. The caseworker will provide support to the team by working with clients and other stakeholders.

Engagement Officer Chinese Community

We have an opportunity for a Bible Engagement Officer to engage Chinese diaspora audiences with the transforming message of the Bible. As part of this, we are seeking someone to develop relationships with key churches and church leaders in Britain's Chinese community to help fulfil the charity’s wider strategy of Bible mission.

Position: Bible Engagement Officer (Chinese Community)

Location: Home based

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £29,000 to £34,000 plus benefits package

Benefits: Flexible Working, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Family Time benefits including TOIL, 25 day’s holiday (plus bank holidays) holiday trading, discounted gym membership, Health Cash Plan or Private Medical, Cycle Scheme, Annual Staff Day, Life Assurance, Tastecard, Childcare Vouchers, Loyalty Awards, Staff Events, Free tea and coffee and free car parking

Closing date: 6 July 2021

Interview date: 15 July 2021

The charity’s mission is to bring the Bible to life around the world. They are driven by the conviction that when people engage with the Bible their lives can change, for good.

The Role

The charity is on a mission to see Christians confident in the Scriptures, a changed conversation about the Bible in culture and the transformative embodiment of the Bible in the world. The role plays a vital part in achieving this among the Chinese community here in Britain.

The Bible Engagement Officer will develop relationships and partnerships with key churches, leaders, communities and networks among the Chinese diaspora in Britain, as part of Bible Society’s wider strategy of Bible mission in mainland China and the global diaspora. The role will contribute to the implementation of the diaspora strategy by supporting strategic projects, promoting resources, managing national events and expanding networks for further collaboration. This is a pioneering role with great potential to grow within an ambitious global strategy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop warm and fruitful relationships with key stakeholders among the Chinese communities
• Work closely and attend on a regular basis Church Relations team meetings and provide networking opportunities
• Visit church leaders, attend church services across England and Wales
• Inspire financial, prayer and volunteer support of Bible Society’s mission
• Follow up and document the ongoing conversations and project executions
• Contribute to the ongoing domestic mission by sharing and exploring new opportunities and insights
• Support and assist ongoing research work, supporting interviews and data collection among the Chinese communities
• Co-ordinate the logistics of various conferences and public events or webinars organised by Bible Society
• Support hospitality and translation for visitors from mainland China at various events and occasions

About You

The role requires someone who's theologically literate, with a comprehensive knowledge of Chinese culture and Chinese church life, and fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. You will be a people person able to develop warm and fruitful relationships among Chinese communities.

You will have experience of establishing networks of contacts and relationships in Chinese churches and knowledge of Chinese culture and Chinese church dynamics and be theologically literate and fluent in English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese).

If you think this describes you and you have the legal right to remain and work in the UK, then we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV together with a 250-word statement that sets out your skills and experience in relation to this role. 

About the Organisation

The organisations mission is to offer the Bible to the world. It is a vision of a world where everyone has access to the Bible and can recognise its value for them, their families and communities. Working for a Christian charity, this is a great opportunity to work for an investor in people gold employer who have won awards for their excellence in investing in people. They are committed to the development of all staff and have fantastic charity-sector benefits to help motivate and retain exceptional people.

You may have experience in areas such as Engagement Officer, Engagement, Partnerships and Engagement, Engagements and Partnerships, Engagement Officer, Relationships Manager, Relationships Officer, Relationships, Relationships Manager, Engagement Manager, Partnerships Manager, Community Engagement, Community Engagement Manager, Community Partnerships, Chinese, Chinese Community, Programme, Programmes, Faith, Christian, Charity, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Community Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Business Development, Sales, Account Manager, PR.

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.

We are currently recruiting for the position of ‘Global Humanitarian Advocacy Advisor' to join its dynamic External Relations and Advocacy Division. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Global Advocacy department as we scale up our policy and advocacy work related to global crises such as natural disasters and major conflicts. This role will contribute to the development of change objectives with a specific focus on humanitarian and protracted crises.

The successful candidate must have or be:

• Extensive humanitarian policy experience on thematic and country specific humanitarian issues
• Masters and/or first degree in development-related discipline or International Relations is desirable
• Proven experience of working with country teams on the delivery of policy and advocacy strategies in humanitarian / protracted crisis settings
• Experience of undertaking policy analysis and writing advocacy briefings and reports on humanitarian policy issues
• Experience of advocacy on gender justice and climate issues would be advantageous, as these are the focus of IRW’s campaigning beyond the humanitarian arena, and there are often connections that can be made
• Experience of working effectively with communications and campaigns teams to ensure that public engagement activities reflect organisational policy positions and priorities
• Knowledge of current policy debates relating to humanitarian crises and of the major international processes and actors in the humanitarian systems. Knowledge of working specifically on gender issues would be advantageous
• Knowledge of the global humanitarian and development policy and institutional arena and its frameworks, its challenges and blockages, and how these can be addressed

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 early August, 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