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We are looking to recruit a law graduate (1-3 years post-graduation) with experience in environmental law, economic justice and/or international development to join our small but dynamic team. Depending on experience, the role will support our programmes challenging economic injustice caused by environmental damage, biodiversity loss, deforestation, illegal resource trafficking, climate change and conflicts over natural resources; promoting transparency and accountability in public and private institutions to encourage responsibility and minimise the impacts of corruption; and promoting fairer and more effective economic and fiscal policy tools to help states meet development goals and enhance the rule of law. A more detailed explanation of our work is set out in our 2024-2026 Strategy.

Working as part of a small, busy team, you will have the opportunity to learn at very close hand what it means to work for an international NGO focusing on achieving environmental and economic justice. You will develop projects with a range of partners, including international agencies, NGOs and CSOs, and governments and government bodies. You will collaborate with a range of volunteer lawyers (law firms and barristers chambers) who are leading experts in their field. The role will also involve project management, assistance with fundraising, fulfilling compliance obligations, and evaluating and learning from projects.

Key Competencies:
• Relevant experience and knowledge (either from previous work experience or study) relating to environmental law and policy and/or economic justice in an international development context;
• A law graduate with a good understanding of how law is useful to achieving reform on the above;
• Demonstrable understanding (either from previous work experience or study) of key issues in sustainable international development, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals;
• Experience in developing countries and transitional economies;
• Ability to develop and manage relationships with a range of stakeholders, including donors, NGOs, civil society organisations and government representatives, on an international basis;
• Familiarity with, or understanding and enthusiasm for the concept and practice of, pro bono legal assistance;
• Demonstrable project management skills and experience, including administration and coordination;
• Ability to work on a wide range of tasks simultaneously;
• Excellent research skills to effectively convey research findings;
• Comfortable working independently and proactively and as part of a small team with a busy caseload;
• Strong interpersonal and team working skills;
• Some experience or demonstrable ability in donor management, including managing existing relationships, meeting donor reporting requirements and in raising funds for future projects and activities (desirable);
• Working knowledge of another language used in Sub-Saharan Africa or Latin America such as French, Portuguese, Kiswahili or Spanish (desirable).

Key Responsibilities:
1. Work closely with the Senior Legal Managers and/or Legal Manager to deliver and implement the programme strategy, in conjunction with the Executive Director, partners, staff and Board;
2. Assist in developing an understanding of the most effective policy tools and legal interventions to deliver the programme objectives, through engagement with volunteer lawyers, ILP partners, staff, Board and others;
3. Support the building and maintenance of ILP’s programme(s). This includes:
• Liaising with partners to identify legal/policy needs and offer potential legal and/or policy reform solutions, including through conducting legal analysis;
• Assisting the programme lead(s) to build a pipeline of relevant projects and cases, including through engaging in outreach to potential pro bono partners;
• Supporting programme staff to network and build relationships with volunteer lawyers who have relevant technical expertise;
• Mapping and developing relationships with regional and international development entities and other technical assistance providers to identify potential partners, needs and focus countries;
• Representing the programme(s) in external fora and events;
4. Assist with ensuring effective project delivery and evaluation of impact including:
• Coordinating project implementation through the full project cycle;
• Supporting the preparation of financial and narrative reports for donors;
• Maintaining strong programme management and knowledge management systems and processes;
5. Support fundraising activities to support both the programme(s) and organisational overheads, including exploring opportunities for potential funding and assisting with funding applications;
6. Share in the necessary operational activities of the organisation. This includes some administration and contributions to website and social media communications.

Key details about the position:
• Location:Flexible for the right candidate including those outside the UK. Office premises are located in central London, with hybrid working (approx. 2 days per week in the office) if London-based.
• Visa sponsorship: we are open to sponsoring a UK visa application for an exceptional candidate.
• Travel: candidates must be willing and able to travel internationally, including fulfilling vaccination and other requirements.
• Our genuine support for diversity and disabilities is illustrated by our current team.

Together for Mental Wellbeing are delighted to be recruiting a Lived Experience Consultant and Trainer, a brand-new and exciting position for the organisation. 

This role is an incredibly important position as it will enable the organisation to work towards achieving our Service User Leadership ambitions.  Service User Leadership is the core ethos that underpins the culture and practice of all aspects of the organisation, and to us it means that we truly value and champion the voice of those experiencing mental distress, ensuring that individuals feel empowered through having choice and control.  Together proudly adopts this approach and has demonstrated a commitment to this throughout the history of delivering mental health support. 

This new role will form part of The Service User Leadership Team, one of our core Central Support Teams, and will report into the Head of Service User Leadership. 

The primary focus of this role is to provide bespoke consultancy and training packages to external partners, in both service user leadership and peer support, that will drive forward positive change across mental health and social care in these areas.

Through engaging in networking opportunities, alongside the Head of Service User Leadership, this role will lead on building relationships with key partners, increasing opportunities to collaborate, whilst strengthening our profile, reputation, and brand.  We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual, who has their own lived experience of mental distress, demonstrable experience in effective stakeholder engagement and working towards targets, in addition to designing, and delivering training packages.  The ideal candidate will also possess extensive expert knowledge in relation to peer support and service user leadership.   

This position is 3 days per week (22.5 hours) and is fixed term for 2 years from the commencement of employment.  The role is home based with the expectation of travel when required to attend engagement and networking events, deliver training to external partners or for attendance at meetings in Head Office.  The role will may also include occasional travel to our Together services when required.  All travel expenses will be paid.

Please see attached the job description and person specification.  If you are interested in applying for the position, please do ensure to thoroughly read the job description and person specification, as only candidates who are explicit in how they meet the criteria for the position will be shortlisted for interview. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an online interview.   

Interviews will take place on Thursday 11th July 2024.

To apply for the role please do so directly via the Together wesbite.

The Project Delivery Manager will play an important role in helping us to achieve that vision, by working to deliver a State of the Nation review of sarcoma services and treatment in the UK. This will help us fully understand what the barriers are to progress, and the actions needed to improve health outcomes for sarcoma patients. 

This fixed-term and part-time role is ideal for an experienced policy consultant or consultancy firm, or a policy researcher, with experience in running policy, research or public affairs projects, including evidence-gathering exercises, working with stakeholders, and producing report findings. 

Project budget:  An additional £13,000 will be available to support the project’s evidence-gathering, e.g. to help set up and run meetings or events. 

About you: 

We are looking for a highly motivated, organised, goal focused, self-starter with the following experience, knowledge, skills and abilities:

• An understanding of the health policy environment, knowledge of health policy including cancer, how it is delivered by the NHS, and ideally rare cancer or sarcoma care.
• Experience of working and communicating well with a range of stakeholders, such as elected representatives, government officials, healthcare professionals, and people affected by health conditions.
• Experience in working with and supporting these kinds of stakeholders, and particularly people affected by health conditions, to give evidence.
• Experiencing in running projects to gather written and spoken evidence, including setting up and running meetings and workshops.
• Experience of working with an advisory or similar stakeholder group.
• Highly effective skills in analysing policy and evidence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex ideas and information clearly to a variety of audiences with a strong attention to detail, e.g. via written or verbal briefing or reports.
• Ability to work on own initiative and work effectively within a team.
• Highly organised, with very effective planning and project management skills and an ability to prioritise competing deadlines and work calmly under pressure.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Project management 

• Lead the delivery of the State of the Nation review project, reporting to the Policy and Public Affairs Manager and working with the Policy and Public Affairs Officer.
• Develop and implement an evidence-gathering plan, with clear and achievable timelines.
• Running the evidence-gathering process, including Call for Evidence, and arranging evidence sessions, meetings, or events (e.g., workshop(s) or roundtable) to facilitate evidence-gathering.

Secretariat

• Work with and support the State of the Nation Advisory Group to meet regularly during the review, and to facilitate their role in providing advice and support during the project.
• Schedule meetings, assist members with travel and/or accommodation arrangements as necessary.
• Circulate agendas and papers no less than five working days before meetings (and make every effort to provide any further information requested).
• Listen and act upon members’ feedback and respond promptly to any queries. 
• Circulate minutes no more than ten working days after meetings.
• Analysis of written and verbal evidence received by the review.
• Produce written briefing to support evidence-gathering, via evidence sessions, workshop or roundtable meetings.
• Following the conclusion of the evidence-gathering, draft an initial outline report for the Advisory Group to consider. 
• Also produce draft and full final reports, drawing on received evidence, detailing draft key findings and recommendations, and taking account of advice from the Nation Advisory Group.

External relationships

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with people personally affected by sarcoma and healthcare professionals working in this field, including those giving evidence to the review, and members of the Advisory Group.
• Represent Sarcoma UK at external Policy and Public Affairs events, or meetings with key stakeholders, e.g., British Sarcoma Group Conference, and meetings of the Sarcoma Advisory Group Chairs, when the role-holder may be required to promote or present about the review.
• Develop relationships with key influencers, including parliamentarians, government officials, the NHS, and other stakeholders, to support delivery of the review project.

Internal relationships

• Work as part of the State of the Nation Project Board, to coordinate decision-making on the delivery of activity under the review, to:
  • keep project timelines and outputs on track to meet timelines
  • quality assure outputs, and
  • manage risks.
• Advise and support on engagement with stakeholders to support the evidence-gathering process, the report production, action plan for stakeholders, and development of new Sarcoma UK policy positions.
• Work with other Sarcoma UK teams to support delivery of the review, e.g. communications, digital, Support Line, Patient Involvement Network Coordinator.
• Provide written or in-person updates on the review to the Trustee Board as required.

General

• Attend Sarcoma UK events which form part of the State of the Nation review.
• The role may require occasional travel to meeting and events. Occasional weekend or evening work may also be required and time off in lieu will be given.

Executive Director

We are seeking an experienced interim senior leader to join an Executive Team at an innovative arts centre in the heart of Deptford.

Position: Executive Director (interim)

Location: Deptford, Flexible working negotiable; minimum of 50% office-based working

Salary: £60k per annum, pro rata

Contract: Fixed Term for 7 months (Sep ‘24 - Mar ‘25, with potential to extend); flexible working offered, 3-4 days per week (mostly on-site, some remote working possible)

Closing Date: 12pm, 2nd July 2024

Interview Date: 8th July

About the role:

As Executive Director you will be working for a thriving arts centre, which exists to inspire, develop and support creativity for the benefit of the community, encompassing the London Borough of Lewisham and beyond.  You will support a period of reshaping the business model and the transition from two outgoing senior posts to a team of three new department heads. You will bring new perspective and energy as well as solid understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a 21st arts organisation.

About you:

We are now looking for a confident leader to work alongside a team of experienced senior manager, you will need to bring with you the following skills and experience:

• Substantial recent experience in a relevant senior management role
• Experience of management in a venue licensed for public entertainment, including demonstrable understanding of health and safety and facilities
• Experience of managing and developing staff and relationships
• High level organisational, IT and administrative skills
• Experience of project and overall budget management
• Experience of contracting and confidence to deal with legal components for personnel, services, artist/production contracts
• Personal licence or willingness to obtain one

Although not essential, a Health & Safety qualification or extensive knowledge of H&S would be highly desirable for this role.

The organisation aims to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and want their team to represent the same diversity of audiences and artists they welcome into venues every day. They are keen to hear from a diverse range of candidates from all backgrounds. They particularly want to encourage people who have lived experience of Black and ethnically diverse communities. The organisation will offer an interview to anyone who identifies as a D/deaf or disabled person who meets the essential criteria.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Charity Director, CEO, Chief Executive, Senior Director, Theatre Director, Arts Director, Venue Director, General Manager, Venue Supervisor, Creative Arts Director, Operations Manager, Head of Development, Festival Director, etc. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Would you like to be part of an innovative, friendly and dynamic team committed to making a difference by supporting people affected by domestic and sexual abuse? Yellow Door services are seeking a motivated practitioner who shares our values for delivering the very best in domestic and sexual abuse prevention and response.

Diversity & Inclusion Advocate
We are looking for a versatile and innovative individual who is passionate about engaging and supporting those from marginalised and or disadvantaged groups. You will provide person-centred advocacy support to people affected by domestic abuse, sexual abuse and harmful practices, working with people who may be marginalised or disadvantaged due to their disability, ethnicity, sexuality, language or communication needs or other barriers to accessing support. You will raise awareness of the advocacy support available through community outreach, educational sessions and professional training. You will build relationships with local agencies to develop partnership working. You will have an understanding of safeguarding and risk assessment and experience of advocating for service users. We actively encourage applicants from all parts of our diverse communities including Disabled People.

The successful applicant will have strong communication and advocacy skills and knowledge of the impact of domestic and sexual abuse.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £24,586.00 - £29,465.00
Contract: Fixed term 12-month contract (possible extension subject to further funding)
Starting salary dependent on skills and experience

Please note that there is no closing date for this post. We will keep the vacancy open until we have successfully appointed to the role. Once your application has been reviewed, we will contact you and discuss any needs you may have to help you present as well as possible.

Yellow Door works across Southampton & Hampshire and is based near central Southampton with free staff parking and opportunities for professional development. Working hours negotiable but some early evening hours may be required. We are an equal opportunities employer and operate a TOIL system to support flexible working.

If you think you might be what we are looking for but want to know a bit more, we’d love to hear from you.

REF-214 778

Christian Distinctiveness & Worship Officer

 

Part-Time (0.4)

Salary £36,179 (FTE), £14,471 (actual)

2 Year Fixed-term Contract

 

Chester Diocesan Board of Education

 

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Chester Diocesan Education team, in leading the strategic development of the Diocesan Board of Education’s vision for a deep and distinctive Christian distinctiveness, identity and practice in our church schools.  The successful candidate will work alongside the existing Distinctiveness & SIAMS Officer, taking a particular lead in Collective Worship development, as well as supporting and strengthening school to church partnerships.  

This post is ideally suited to an experienced middle or senior leader who can demonstrate a strong personal commitment to promoting education with a Christian purpose, and has proven experience of leading successful professional development within a church school context. 

This is a part-time position for 2 days (14 hours) per week.  The role offers hybrid working that includes working from Church House at Daresbury Park, Warrington, and travel around the Diocese.

There is an Occupational Requirement for the postholder to be a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act, 2010. An Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required.

Further details and application packs available from our website: please see website link as detailed in the documents attached below.

For further details or an informal discussion about this role, please contact Susan Kemp, PA to the Director of Education -please see email address and telephone number as detailed in the documents attached below.

This post could be worked in conjunction with the Flourish Co-ordinator post. For further details please see website link as detailed in the documents attached below.

 

Closing date: Sunday 16th June

Interviews:    Tuesday 25th June

Loughborough Community Centre (LCC) was established in Brixton in 1981, as a positive outcome from the Brixton Uprisings. We operate from the Max Roach Centre in Brixton south London.   

If you're looking for a dynamic work environment with strong community values that are embedded through our approach to Listen, Collaborate and Create meaningful activities and the opportunity to make a real difference supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged children and their families, then the Business Administrator role may be the right fit for you.

It's a role full of possibilities as you will provide administrative support to trustees, a director and the wider LCC workforce. The job holder will be expected to be competent in their area of work, delivering a seamless professional service in line with the company’s mission.   

We will work together on a shared mission to create:

A safe place where children, young people and families can come together, to play, thrive and succeed.

Purpose of the job:To work within our busy and diverse community organisation to lead and be a first point of contact with office administration, organisation and communication through performing and updating administrative duties.

What you would do:

Oversight and day to day management of the overall business administration, including:

• Keeping well-organised files and records of business activity including HR and H&S
• Researching company data and archived reports
• Keeping computer databases up to date - Salesforce 
• Interacting with stakeholders either on the phone or in person
• Providing office support including stakeholder and employee support
• Following up on business communications, billing, and ordering
• Learning about the company's mission and available products/services
• Educating clients about what products/services are available and how to engage in them
• Building relationships with all stakeholders
• Preparing documents by uploading, printing, copying, and binding
• Writing and editing company correspondence
• Assisting with minor technical support
• Acting as a personal assistant to the Director and Board of Trustees
• Scheduling appointments and events
• Giving feedback on office efficiency and suggesting possible improvement

The ideal candidate will have a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, experience of working within a business administration role, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, office management skills, filing, book-keeping, time management, organisation, communication, scheduling, typing, uploading, problem solving, order management, billing, multi-tasking, reporting, researching, ordering, attention to detail, invoicing, interpersonal and personal assisting skills.

What we offer: A highly competitive salary, Employee Assistance Programme for staff mental health wellbeing and support, regular socials, team building and on the job training opportunities. 

The role is subject to suitability checks and references.

 Diocese of Chester

Flourish Co-ordinator

Part-Time (0.2)

Salary £36,179 (FTE), £7,235.80 (actual)

2 Year Fixed-term Contract

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a co-ordinator for the Flourish project in the Diocese of Chester.

As part of the Church of England’s Growing Faith initiative, Flourish aims to see a network of 450 new worshipping communities established in educational settings across England, beginning with a pilot scheme involving 40 locations in 12 dioceses. There will be 4 pilot projects within the Diocese of Chester.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of working with children and young people, together with an appreciation of the missional task facing the church, particularly in regard to engaging missionally with a more diverse demographic.

This is a part-time position for 1 day (7 hours) per week.  The role offers hybrid working that includes working from Church House at Daresbury Park, Warrington, and travel around the Diocese.

There is an Occupational Requirement for the postholder to be a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act, 2010. An Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required.

The job description, person specification and application form can be downloaded from the Diocesan website: please see website link as detailed in the documents attached below.

For informal conversation, contact Rev Peter Froggatt, Director of Outreach - please see email address as detailed in the documents attached below.

This post could be worked in conjunction with the Christian Distinctiveness and Worship Officer post. For further details please see website link as detailed in the documents attached below.

Closing date: Sunday 16th June 2024

Interviews: Tuesday 25th June 2024

About Us

The Pepper Pot Centre is a vital, Caribbean & other  BME  community resource for the over 60s in Kensington & Chelsea and neighbouring Boroughs,  seeking to combat discrimination, isolation, depression and loneliness and help our members to take charge of their lives and  live in a healthy and independent manner.

Having formally opened our doors in 1981, we are a meeting place for older and retired members of the community and a day centre that provides a balanced Caribbean meal, recreational and cultural activities and lots more. In 1976 & 2006 was visited by the late Queen and by the Duchess of Cornwall in2020.

We are now seeking a part-time Events Coordinator to join our team for a one-year, fixed term contract, working 21 hours per week.

About the role

This is a phenomenal opportunity for a proactive and community-focused individual with a strong grasp of the needs of older people from Caribbean backgrounds and other BME communities to take an exciting step in their career with our organisation.

We are looking for a highly organised and creative  Events Coordinator to join our  growing team to plan, deliver and evaluate the effectiveness of events  targeted specifically at our 60+ community e.g. trips/visits to parks, museums, Theatre, Seaside and more.

Our new Events Coordinator  will support the planning and delivery of a key part of our work, namely: the management of our events programme designed to combat and prevent isolation, loneliness and depression amongst our elders. They will work closely with our sponsor,  Global Radio – LBC, Capital Xtra, Heart, Smooth, Classic FM, talkSPORT and more.

Specifically, you will:

• Develop an Events programme, trips, visits, excursions designed to combat discrimination, isolation, depression and loneliness.
• Publicise our programme of events, and activities via digital media, leaflet distribution, open days, and word of mouth etc.
• Support and encourage our members to attend the Events programme of activities.
• Recruit train and organise team of volunteers to support and expand the Events programme. 
• Plan, organise administer and accompany members on trips, visits and excursions within and outside the UK and you may be required to work outside normal office hours.
• Produce written reports for the management committee and our sponsor Global Radio.
• Evaluate the success of events through feedback mechanisms, attendance records, and make recommendations
• Adhere to PPC’s internal administrative protocols and procedures, including the Finance Procedures, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Data Protection policies.
• With the Director, regularly review and update risk assessments for events.

About you

Essential:

• Understanding the essential needs of older people from Caribbean  backgrounds and other BME communities
• Previous experience of successfully coordinating events
• Experience of both planned and reactive approaches to event planning/work Proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills with a methodical approach to working on several tasks simultaneously and working to deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively  diverse populations and build rapport with clients
• Good written and research skills with the ability to draft letters, invites, reports skills
• Be familiar with Microsoft Office, Excel etc.

This is the most important part of your application and your opportunity to demonstrate why you are a suitable candidate for the post and how you meet each of the about you specification criteria.

Desirable

· A full, clean driving licence.

·  Knowledge of the physical, cognitive, and emotional needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities.

· Experience of working with a management committee.

· Experience of monitoring and evaluating small projects.

· Some knowledge of the Statutory and Voluntary sector.

Introduction to the role

We are seeking a highly organised, professional and proactive Executive Assistant to support the Co-Directors and senior management team on a part-time basis.

This is a key role in the team and is vital in ensuring the smooth operation of the organisation and our activities.

This is an in-office role; working from our beautiful building in Liverpool Street.

Salary and working hours: Part-time 2.5 - 3 days per week, £30,000 pro rata.

Location: On site, St Ethelburga's Centre, City of London 

Please note: Unfortunately we cannot sponsor visas for this role

Responsibilities:

1. Administrative Support:

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements for the Co-Directors.

• Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents.

2. Meeting Coordination:

• Organise and coordinate internal and external meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items.

• Arrange logistics for board meetings, staff meetings, and other key events

3. HR and Governance Support:

• Support HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, and maintaining employee records.

• Assist with employee communications, benefits administration, and other HR-related tasks.

• Assist in the development, review, and implementation of policies and procedures.

4. Research and Reporting:

• Conduct research on various topics relevant to the Centre's mission and activities.

• Prepare reports, summaries, and briefing materials for the Co-Directors and senior management team.

5. Funding Applications:

Assist in the research, preparation and submission of funding applications and grant proposals.

• Support fundraising campaigns and events, including coordinating logistics, preparing materials, and liaising with donors and sponsors.

6. Project Management:

Assist in the planning and execution of special projects and initiatives as directed by the Co-Directors.

• Track progress on various projects, ensuring deadlines are met and milestones achieved.

Is This You?

• Proven experience as an executive assistant or in a similar administrative role.

• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills. Able to work fast and to deadlines.

• Cheerful and optimistic, with a positive attitude and problem solving skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities and attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse team. 

• Interest in the mission of St Ethelburga's Centre.

About Us:

"Bridging divides, loving Earth"

St Ethelburga's work sits at the intersection of climate and peace. We believe there can be no peace on Earth unless we also realise peace with Earth.

St Ethelburga's is a 'maker of peacemakers.' We offer events, training, leadership programmes and multimedia content which equip and inspire people to become peacemakers in their own contexts. Our project areas include community reconciliation, refugee inclusion, radical resilience, viewpoint diversity, and spiritual ecology.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and interest in the role to Tarot Couzyn by 6pm on Friday, 5th July. Please include "Executive Assistant Application' in the subject line.

St Ethelburga's Centre for Reconciliation and Peace is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

ABOUT COMMUNICATIONS INC

Communications INC is a team of highly skilled professionals who make a positive impact in the world through hard work, collaboration and commitment.
We are a small communications agency with big ideas, which works with non-profits around the globe. We put our specialist experience and wide-ranging network of contacts to work for our clients, addressing social and environmental issues across the globe, yet we remain approachable, adaptable and passionate.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Communications INC’s Delivery Coordinator is a dynamic and creative professional with great organisational skills. The role holder demonstrates expertise in project management, balancing tight deadlines and budgets to produce high quality materials for a wide portfolio of clients. 
The role holder works closely with their Delivery team colleagues and Account Managers to create materials that advance a portfolio of clients, projects and campaigns’ communications efforts. 
Alongside the Production Manager, the Delivery Coordinator drives forward production of innovative, attention grabbing written and visual content for print and digital applications and is a champion for enhancing systems and processes within the team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Production
- Coordination of end-to-end production processes for campaign materials, including videos, graphics, and print collateral.
- Support the liaison with external vendors, printers, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Assist in sourcing and evaluating new suppliers aligned with the Communications INC's values and the values of environmental and social responsibility.
- Contribute to the request for estimates from sustainable suppliers, aligning with project timelines and budgets.
- Coordinate client requests for media and OOH advertising, liaising with designers, advertising agencies and the client as needed.
- Produce and manage production briefs, timeline and budgets as required.
- Source high-quality images for campaigns while adhering to copyright and licensing regulations.
- Maintain a comprehensive database of licensed images and provide proper documentation for usage rights.
- Manage and organise a centralised filing system for final product files, ensuring easy accessibility and version control.
- Support team with proofreading requests.
- Maintain a keen eye for detail across all deliverables, ensuring delivery of the highest quality materials.
- Project management and lead on clients and projects to be agreed.

Creative
- Basic design and layout for assets such as event invites, save the dates, social tiles, factsheets, business cards, PPT decks.
- Basic video-editing for social media including adding subtitles, intro/outros.

Digital
- Support the coordination of digital asset management and distribution for campaign content across various online platforms, optimising for different channels.
- Maintain clients' websites to ensure they are kept up to date with the latest content,news stories, and blogs using CMS platforms. Serves as main content uploader to clients’ websites, ensuring accuracy, consistency and adherence to brand guidelines and SEO best practices.
- Assist with the coordination of email newsletters using CRM platforms as needed.
- Collaborate with senior team members, web developers, and designers in the planning, execution, and maintenance of web design and development projects.
- Work with creative teams to provide support in creating visually compelling content for events.

General delivery duties
- Collaborate with virtual, cross-functional teams to accomplish organisational, project and campaign objectives.
- Proactively contribute to campaign logistics and general administration.
- Provide input into overall delivery strategies.
- Work alongside the team to troubleshoot and resolve any production or digital delivery issues that may arise during the campaign lifecycle.
- Provide timely handover of delivery materials to colleagues and management when going on leave.
- Proactively monitor delivery processes and systems through reporting and feedback.
- Carry out ad hoc duties as requested by Directors and Production Manager.
- Project manage and lead on delivery-related projects as requested by Directors and Production Manager.
- Attend key events on behalf of a range of clients, performing ad hoc delivery duties as required.
- Promote equality and diversity in all aspects of your work by developing and maintaining positive working relationships, ensuring that colleagues, consultants and clients are treated fairly and with respect/dignity.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential requirements
- Familiarity with wordpress and/or a similar CMS.
- Experience with SEO/SEM and digital marketing campaigns.
- Video-editing experience.
- Strong design/layout skills.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and thrive in a high change, international, and virtual work environment.
- A can-do attitude, with an ability to keep calm under pressure and to use your own initiative, good at prioritising, managing reactive work, balancing multiple requirements and adapting to new situations.
- A flexible, reliable and conscientious approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a small virtual team.
- Demonstrates a ‘value add’ mindset by harnessing knowledge of the team, the client base and Comms INC offerings to deliver excellent output and client experience.
- Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Flexible and creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
- Interest and commitment to the environment.

Desirable requirements
- Demonstrated understanding of key ocean and ocean-climate issues.
- Experience working with NGOs.
- Languages.

TO APPLY | please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your interest and suitability for the role.

About WeSwim:

WeSwim is a pioneering charity dedicated to promoting inclusivity in swimming and enabling people with disabilities to be active. We believe that everyone, regardless of ability, should have access to the mental and physical benefits of the water. Through our community-driven approach, we provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to engage in swimming activities, fostering confidence, well-being, and social connection.

Role Overview:

As the Operations Manager at WeSwim, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of our programs and services. Reporting to the Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our regional WeSwim program, managing a team of dedicated staff and volunteers, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance our impact and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Management: Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of WeSwim's swimming sessions and events, ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.

• Team Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to a diverse team of staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.

• Strategic Planning: Work closely with the Director to develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives to achieve WeSwim's goals and objectives.

• Partnership Development: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including pool facilities, community partners, and funders, to support the expansion and sustainability of WeSwim's programs.

• Financial Management: Contribute to budget planning and management, ensuring efficient use of resources and compliance with financial policies and procedures.

• Monitoring and Evaluation: Establish performance metrics and monitoring systems to track the impact and effectiveness of WeSwim's programs, and provide regular reports and updates to the board of trustees and other stakeholders.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in operations management, preferably within the nonprofit sector.

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team of staff and volunteers.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of driving innovation and continuous improvement.

• Sound financial management skills, with the ability to develop and manage budgets effectively.

• Passion for social inclusion and a commitment to promoting diversity and accessibility in swimming.

Location: Remote, with some travel in London, including oaccasional evenings

Inclusivity: We actively encourage people with disabilities to apply

Join Our Team:

If you are a dynamic and passionate individual looking to make a positive impact in the community, we want to hear from you! Join us in our mission to promote inclusivity and empower individuals with disabilities through the transformative power of swimming.

We look forward to welcoming you to the WeSwim team!

THE ORGANISATION
Afghanaid is a British humanitarian and development organisation operating in Afghanistan. For close to forty years we have worked with millions of deprived, excluded and vulnerable families in some of the poorest and most remote communities in Afghanistan. We build basic services, improve livelihoods, strengthen the rights of women and children, help communities protect against natural disasters and adapt to climate change, and respond to humanitarian emergencies. Our community-led approach ensures Afghans shape their own development, making them active participants in shaping the future of their country. With our years of experience, our majority Afghan team, and our deep understanding of local, cultural and ethnic issues, we have earned great trust and respect among the communities we work alongside. This has allowed us to gain access to some of the most underserved areas of the country.

JOB PROFILE
Reporting to the UK Head of Communications and Giving (HC&G), you will be at the forefront of demonstrating to the public how Afghanaid is changing lives in Afghanistan, and raise awareness of key issues communities we work with are facing. You will lead the development and delivery of the organisation’s media and PR strategy, building out Afghanaid’s capacity to pitch stories, field opportunities, cultivate a strong network of journalists and high profile supporters, and ultimately secure coverage and opportunities that drive the success of the organisation’s campaigns and heighten Afghanaid’s credibility and profile.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Media and Public Relations

• Design and action an annual Media and PR strategy based on wider team and organisational goals;
• Conceptualise and deliver strategic earned media campaigns, supporting the HC&G to execute and maximise the success of multi-channel campaign development and execution;
• Proactively identify, pitch and advocate for compelling stories, strategically engaging with journalists to expand message reach and ensure brand integrity;
• Field inbound media inquiries, liaising with journalists and colleagues to maximise opportunities;
• Craft and distribute timely press releases, comments, and statements;
• Work with colleagues to cultivate a strong spokesperson team, with a particular focus on developing Afghanaid’s thought leadership;
• Support spokesperson briefing, developing talking points, interview briefs, Q&A materials and drafting speeches;
• Compile up-to-date and detailed media lists, cultivating warm media contacts through high quality stewardship;
• Monitor media coverage on Afghanistan and Afghanaid, including articles, live news, and social media activity to keep abreast of unfolding stories, identifying trends, cultural moments and other opportunities relevant to Afghanaid and devising ways to get involved;
• Generate content for various owned communication channels including the website, newsletters, and social media platforms, keeping the Media hub on the website up to date with the latest news, coverage, and journalist information, and making suggestions for refinement.
• Work with Communications Officer to maintain and execute a coordinated communications calendar, ensuring day-to-day team activities via earned, paid and digital communications streams are synchronised and symbiotic;
• Identify a wide range opportunities for positive exposure of Afghanaid that may inspire new support;
• Work with HC&G to support relationship management of external agencies and consultants, identifying and responding to opportunities to utilise pro-bono support from such businesses;
• Collect and analyse data and produce reports and presentations on key media and PR performance indicators to assess the effectiveness and reach of our communications activities and make recommendations for improvement;
• Identify and pursue opportunities to utilise high profile and celebrity support. Work collaboratively with other members of the Communications and Giving team to engage these contacts in media campaigns, appeals, digital communications and events, and where possible and appropriate cultivate Ambassador-style partnerships;
• Attend relevant events, external fora and working group meetings and identify opportunities for involvement with advocacy initiatives, particularly those within the climate space, that benefits Afghanaid’s goals and reputation;
• Any other tasks as assigned by the line manager, MD and/or Directorate.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education & Professional Qualification

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience;

Work Experience

• At least 3 years’ demonstrable experience in Media, Public Relations or Communications.

Professional Skills, Competencies, Values and Attitudes
Afghanaid is seeking an enthusiastic self-starter who is passionate about mobilising support for Afghanaid's work and challenging accepted narratives about Afghanistan. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for engaging stories, a talent for building strong relationships with the media and/or other strategic communications outlets, and experience in generating momentum behind a cause. They will showcase a strong desire to work successfully with colleagues to grow and take real ownership of a fast growing function within a reputable organisation. Specifically, the holder of this position should also demonstrate the following:

Essential:

• A strong understanding of the UK’s media environment and knowledge of how to engage journalists across broadcast, print and digital media outlets across the media landscape;
• Existing network of warm journalist contacts;
• Knowledge of how to plan and execute media campaigns, end-to-end;
• Experience in building awareness of an organisation’s profile, positioning and core messaging via earned media that supports income generation;
• Experience and demonstrable success in building and maintaining excellent relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, particularly in generating sustained engagement from high profile supporters;
• Experience communicating about crisis contexts or sensitive issues, with the proven ability to produce and advocate for sensitive, ethical and nuanced communications and storytelling;
• A self-starter, able to work independently, identify and make the most of emerging opportunities, manage varied workloads and work to deadlines. A desire to grow and take real ownership of a fast growing function;
• Passion for demonstrating the value of media and PR to internal stakeholders and for building trust amongst spokespeople;
• Passion for keeping abreast of sectoral trends and organisational learnings, using insights to inform and improve media strategy;
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail, with the drive and personal integrity to produce high-quality and accurate work;
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in using Microsoft Office and Canva;
• An outgoing, adaptive and resilient personality, enthusiastic about working successfully within a tight-knit environment;
• Sensitivity to Islamic culture and respect of Afghan customs and traditions;
• Experience and/or willingness to occasionally work outside normal office hours to attend events, respond to enquiries and opportunities, and occasionally deal with unfolding crises (which will be eligible for time off in lieu);
• The right to work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Thorough understanding of the current and historical context in Afghanistan and the wider region, as well as experience in a humanitarian/development organisation specifically;
• Experience running media and/or advocacy campaigns about climate change;
• Experience collaborating with other organisations to draft advocacy messaging;
• Experience in using media monitoring tools;
• Experience drawing up annual or multi-year strategies for media functions;
• Ability to speak Dari and/or Pashto.

OTHER INFORMATION

Afghanaid’s core values are creativity, fairness and honesty. Our staff are passionate about and proud to work at Afghanaid. Teamwork is fundamental to our standards and demonstrated by taking initiative, assisting others and taking on additional responsibilities and tasks if necessary. We are results driven, committed and motivated to achieve targets and take accountability for our own actions.

Afghanaid is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from under-represented and intersectional groups.

Consultancy services required

Parkinson’s UK works with health and social care professionals to transform Parkinson’s services across the UK.

We do this through the Parkinson’s Excellence Network (PEN), a network of around 6,000 health and care professionals with a shared vision: to build an expert Parkinson’s workforce and improve health and care services for people with Parkinson’s.

We bring together and support health and care professionals to share best practice, network and collaborate, share resources and education, and drive improvements to services for people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones.

Since its establishment in 2015, the Excellence Network has provided networking and collaboration opportunities for professionals across the different regions of the UK. In England, the Excellence Network is moving to a new regional model aligned to the 7 NHS England regions. The regional model in the devolved nations will remain the same: 3 regions in Scotland, 2 in Wales and 1 in Northern Ireland.

To help us deliver this new regional model, we are looking for 2 healthcare professionals to take on the role of Regional Clinical Lead on a consultancy basis.

We currently have vacancies in the following regions in England. To apply for the role, you will need to be based in these regions:

• North West
• South East

What will be expected of you in this role
You’ll:

• Be expected to co-opt a multidisciplinary leadership team to support you in your role. This team should reflect the multi-professional composition of regional services, as well as the geography and should include at least one person with Parkinson's.
• Drive engagement and participation with the Excellence Network at a regional level. Inspire, challenge and collaborate with the health and social care professional community to drive significant improvements to Parkinson’s services across your region
• Act as a professional ambassador for the Excellence Network and help represent the professionals in your region.
• Engage with Integrated Care Board (ICB) leaders to help influence the development of your Integrated Care System (ICS).
• Work closely with the Professional Engagement team at Parkinson’s UK to organise and hold engagement opportunities in your region. This will include working withthe team to hold and lead at least one in-person meeting in your region per year. Attend the annual in-person PEN National and Regional Clinical Leads meeting. Support the PEN national calendar of events through attendance or promotion. This includes Excellence Hub meetings and other activities centred around our national priorities.
• Work closely with the PEN National Clinical Leadership Team (CLT) to discuss and review national and regional priorities. Attend a virtual meeting with CLT 2 times per year.

What expertise you’ll bring
You’ll:

• Be a UK-based clinical healthcare professional, working in Parkinson’s or with an interest and expertise in the condition, with exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills. Healthcare professionals living with Parkinson’s are also encouraged to apply.
• Have a good understanding of the landscape of health and social care delivery, education and workforce development to support the strategic aims and objectives of Parkinson’s UK.

What you can expect from Parkinson’s UK

You’ll:

• Be formally welcomed and introduced to the Excellence Network and your role as a regional clinical lead.
• Be provided with an introduction pack, which outlines all the activities of the PEN at a national, regional and local level, so that you can gain an understanding of where
• your role fits in.
• Meet regularly with the Professional Engagement team to discuss and plan activity in your region, working to a co-developed engagement plan for your PEN region. We will be flexible, taking into account your individual needs.
• Meet with the Professional Engagement Lead or Associate Director of Policy & Health Strategy after 6 months in the role for a review meeting and then annually thereafter (or more frequently if required).
• Be provided with a set of resources and information to support you in your role eg. a ready made presentation on the PEN, data from the services within your patch, including relevant data from the UK Parkinson’s Audit.
• Be invited to an annual event for the National and Regional Clinical Leads, to provide updates, training and opportunities for discussion.

A bit more about the opportunity

Time commitment will be 0.5 days per week (1 programmed activity) to be worked flexibly across the month.

Monthly rate will be based on skills and experience.

Term of consultancy services will be set tenure of 3 years from date of appointment, with an option to extend once for a further 3 years.

We will also ask you to send across a monthly invoice to the Professional Engagement Manager at Parkinson’s UK and include a short paragraph outlining what you’ve done in the role each month. We can provide an example of this.