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Location: Home-based within 90 minutes travel of Central London, with occasional national and international travel
Contract: Permanent and full time
Reporting to: Head of Advocacy, Policy and Research
Salary: £45,000-£50,000 p/a
Additional benefits: 30 days annual leave plus public holidays, generous pension contribution, life assurance and access to an employee assistance programme
Summary of role
The Policy Manager is a key role in supporting the development and implementation of WeProtect Global Alliance’s strategy and vision for a digital world designed to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse.
We require a highly skilled and motivated individual with a strong track record of carrying out policy research and analysis, who can build relationships with external stakeholders, provide technical support to governments, and is able to work in dynamic, global policy environments.
You will be responsible for monitoring policy and political developments, promoting evidence-based policies, and building and maintaining relationships with government, civil society and private sectors to foster change. You will have a sound understanding of how policy decisions are influenced and made. You will also lead on the development of policy outputs including briefings, papers and reports, working with colleagues to build evidence and articulate the Alliance’s work across our membership and with other stakeholders.
The successful candidate will demonstrate considerable professional experience in a comparable policy-focused role and will have a diverse skill set, encompassing critical policy analysis, effective communication of complex policy concepts to diverse audiences and strong project management skills. You will also have a demonstrable understanding of children’s rights and related public policy developments globally.
You will be a strong team-player, who inspires and supports your colleagues, Alliance members and external partners. You will be committed to maintaining ethical standards and the values of WeProtect Global Alliance.
About WeProtect Global Alliance
The internet was not created with children in mind and can be unsafe for children to explore. Every phone and computer is a potential gateway for offenders seeking to sexually exploit children. Our Alliance generates political commitment and practical approaches to make the digital world safe and positive for children, preventing sexual abuse and long-term harm.
Our Alliance’s geographical reach is unprecedented: 102 countries are members along with 70 private sector companies and 94 civil society and 10 intergovernmental organisations. This diverse membership is key to our ability to deliver real change. Together, we break down complex problems and develop policies and solutions to protect children from sexual abuse online. More information on who we are and what we do can be found on our website.
WeProtect Global Alliance is supported by a high-performing secretariat of staff based in the UK and Belgium, and is overseen by an influential Global Policy Board.
Policy Manager role and responsibilities
Overall purpose of role
WeProtect Global Alliance supports our members to achieve more together than they could alone, through pooling and sharing knowledge and data, solving problems and making a powerful case for change.
The Policy Manager role is pivotal to making a compelling case for action and bringing together experts to generate political commitment, develop policies and practical solutions to make the digital world safe and positive for children, preventing sexual exploitation and abuse and long-term harm. The role will support the vital work of our Global Taskforce, comprised of government members from across the globe. It will require close collaboration with the Communications and Engagement team and other members of the Alliance Secretariat.
Legislative, regulatory and policy work
- Lead on a range of policy projects on key emerging threats and responses to child sexual exploitation and abuse online.
- Analyse national legislation, policies, multilateral initiatives and regulatory approaches to identify trends, best practices, and opportunities for collaboration and policy learning.
- Prepare policy reports, briefs, and proposals, tailored to various audiences, including policymakers, stakeholders, and members, working alongside the Communications and Engagement team.
- Monitor the implementation and impact of policies, regulations, and legislative proposals regarding child sexual exploitation and abuse, including potential challenges in implementing and enforcing regulatory measures.
- Develop and evaluate policy options and recommendations based on evidence, best practice, and stakeholder input, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and member priorities.
- Support the drafting of responses to consultations, policy briefings, and other public policy initiatives, including relevant third-party publications.
- Promote, support and embed the use of the Alliance’s Model National Response with Government members including supporting the use of national legal and policy frameworks in accordance with the UNCRC and other regional and international and regional standards.
- Develop and maintain a good understanding of key legislative, policy and political developments in relation to child sexual exploitation and abuse online.
Global Taskforce
Support the focus and outcomes delivered by the Alliance’s Global Taskforce:
- Encourage and facilitate effective sharing of information among Taskforce member countries.
- Actively highlight valuable and impact resources available to governments.
- Support Taskforce member countries in identifying opportunities, actions and strategic steps within their national frameworks to enhance the protection of children.
- Organise bi-annual reporting and coordinating special events to foster leadership development for government officials involved in the Taskforce’s work.
- Maintain an up-to-date list of key contacts in Taskforce member countries.
Wider stakeholder engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, partners, and collaborators relevant to our work across the Alliance membership.
- Lead on development of or contribute to written outputs, such as reports, topic-specific briefing papers, website copy, presentations and blog posts to communicate the findings of our work to relevant audiences.
- Present analysis, evidence and findings about complex and sometimes contentious subjects to a wide range of audiences, ensuring an understanding of the subject and issues arising and enabling informed decision making.
- Represent the Alliance at key meetings as required, including presenting at and supporting the delivery of presentations at international events.
- Collaborate with WeProtect colleagues to integrate policy considerations into organisational initiatives and programmes ensuring coherence and effectiveness.
Wider organisational responsibilities
- Commit to the mission and values of WeProtect Global Alliance, putting these at the forefront of all work and actions.
- Ensure that a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is reflected in all work.
- Comply with all organisational codes, policies and processes.
- Attend and actively participate in regular line management check-ins and whole team meetings, preparing updates and discussion topics as necessary.
- Prepare and deliver reports for the Senior Management Team or Board, as necessary.
- Ensure that the Alliance’s membership information database (CRM), project management documents, impact measurement tracking and other internal databases are kept fully up-to-date.
- Commit to ongoing personal development and learning.
- Travel locally, nationally and internationally for work events.
- Contribute, as necessary, to the detailed planning and delivery of the biennial WeProtect Global Alliance Global Summit.
- Fulfil any other reasonable requests to support the best interests of WeProtect Global Alliance.
Person Specification
Essential skills, experience and knowledge
- Strong commitment to the mission and values of WeProtect Global Alliance.
- Extensive professional experience in a comparable policy role in the not-for-profit sector, government, international/intergovernmental organisation or a social movement.
- A strong interest in children’s rights and preventing child sexual exploitation and abuse.
- Knowledge and understanding of public policy processes, with strong analytical skills to analyse and gather data
- Knowledge of children’s rights, in particular child protection issues.
- Advanced interpersonal, people and networking skills, including a successful track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Excellent written and speaking communication skills, with the ability to adapt information for different audiences through formal and informal presentations, reports and papers.
- Strong drive for results with the proven ability to think strategically, solve problems and focus on clear and achievable goals.
- Excellent project management skills with a track record in undertaking and managing policy and/or research projects with excellent attention to detail.
- Proven ability to negotiate and influence effectively.
- Proactive and able to confidently take initiative and make appropriate decisions.
- Firm commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- High ethical standards and integrity.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, both nationally and internationally.
Desirable skills, experience and knowledge
- Experience living or working in the Global South (highly desirable).
- Any lived experience which may be relevant to our organisation, mission and role.
- Knowledge of child rights, child protection, online harms or closely related issues.
- A university degree in a related field.
- Fluency in languages other than English.
- Experience of working with geographically dispersed and/or remote working teams.
Diversity, inclusion and equity
We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation. We particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minorities and other under-represented groups.
Safeguarding and values
As a child-focused organisation, we have a strong commitment to child safeguarding and rigorous procedures. The successful candidate will be required to provide two referees and to undergo a criminal record check.
All staff are expected to act at all times in a manner consistent with our values and in compliance with our policies and procedures, including our Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
Our values are:
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Empowerment – collaboration, innovation, challenge
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Accountability – responsibility, delivery, safeguarding
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Respect – honesty, feedback, inclusion
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Species Recovery Partnership Manager - Northern Ireland (Fixed-Term)
Reference: MAY20244261
Location: Flexible in UK
Salary: £38,389.00 - £41,212.00 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed-term for 2.5 years
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
Rethink Nature is a partnership of seven leading species conservation organisations whose aim is ‘to combine their extensive knowledge and experience to catalyse the action that species need across the four nations of the UK’. We have received funding from Esmée Fairbairn Foundation to set up a Species Recovery Partnership for NI to strengthen and build the Rethink partnership in NI, and work with government, other eNGOs and key stakeholders to better deliver key outcomes for species. You will work on behalf of the Partnership but be managed by the Head of Species at RSPB NI, and will be responsible for managing the Partnership Administrator. You will also work closely with Rethink Nature UK's Species Advocacy Lead. The role holder can be based anywhere in the UK but will be expected to travel to Northern Ireland (Belfast) approximately once every two months.
What's the role about?
We are looking for a highly organised and passionate individual with a good working knowledge of priority species in NI, the mechanisms needed to deliver for them, and the ability to bring stakeholders together. You will be responsible for managing the project to sure that that the following key outcomes are delivered within budget and on time.
- A set of Species Recovery Principles for NI
- A cross-taxa list of highest priority species for NI and concise species action plans (cSAPs) for these species
- A 3-day facilitated workshop to agree on the prioritised list and how the cSAPs and the bid will be developed.
- A NI Species bid, similar to those in GB (Species on the Edge, Back from the Brink, Natur Am Byth), to deliver the critical actions outlined in the cSAPs. This would form the basis of a bid to NLHF for development and delivery funding for a NI species bid.
- A document outlining the key policy and legislative changes needed to deliver for species in Northern Ireland and associated advocacy to ensure it gains attention and influences change.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- Demonstrable experience of developing and working in partnerships to achieve shared outcomes.
- Demonstrable leadership ability, able to lead without line management authority
- Organising meetings, facilitated workshops and events
- Excellent written, spoken communication and presentation skills for a wide variety of audiences
- Competent IT user (e.g. MS packages, Outlook etc)
- Demonstrable ability to manage project budgets and changes within projects
- Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances
- Proven time management and organisational skills
- Project Management Qualification or appropriate training
- Educated to degree or HND level in a biological or environmental science, or equivalent experience.
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Knowledge of priority species in NI and main mechanisms for delivery of conservation action
- Knowledge of operating environment in NI
- Experience of working with external stakeholders such as statutory agencies and other eNGOs
The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.
Closing date: 23:59, Monday, 17th June 2024
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 27 June 2024.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
As part of this application process, you will be asked to complete a full application form, including evidence of how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their whole selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people on nature's side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
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Step into a transformative journey with Working Options. We're on a mission to empower young people aged 14-19 across the UK, and you can help make a real difference. As a Project Coordinator you'll play a crucial role in connecting volunteers with schools and fostering impactful relationships, all while working within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
We believe in inclusivity, trying new things, setting high expectations, and creating real opportunities for young people. With the support of our experienced team and dedicated trustees, you'll have the chance to shape young people's career ambitions.
If you're passionate, self-motivated, and eager to contribute to a great mission, this is your chance to join a team that's helping young people to transform their career and life chances.
Don't just take our word for it, here's what one of our young people had to say:
"My personal experience has been exceptional. There is a collaborative atmosphere, and it is truly empowering to be part of a charity that values student input and involves us in decisions that directly affect our lives." – Working Options Alumnae.
Find out more about the role, and hear from our Chief Executive about our charity's ambitions.
Person specification
We are looking for someone who:
* Has a passion for our cause.
* Is fully committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
* Is self-motivated.
* Has excellent attention to detail.
* Can juggle multiple priorities, sticking to deadlines and flagging when priorities need reviewing.
* Has a flair for developing great relationships, particularly with schools and colleges.
* Is proactive and tenacious, able to seek out new opportunities and remain resilient.
* Is creative and likes coming up with new ideas.
* Is ambitious for themselves and for the charity.
* Has high computer literacy.
While we don’t specify this in our person specification, we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who have experienced some of the challenges that young people across the UK face today.
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Are you ready to be at the heart of an organization that’s revolutionizing music education in the UK? Dalcroze UK is on an exhilarating journey of growth and transformation, and we're on the lookout for a proactive and enthusiastic Administrator to join our team! No need to worry if you’re new to some of the tasks – we provide full training to ensure you succeed!
What You'll Do:
As our new Administrator, you'll be the backbone of our operations, supporting our mission to spread the magic of Dalcroze Eurhythmics across the country. Your role will be diverse and dynamic, including:
- Event Management: Assist in organizing our inspiring courses, events, and exams, ensuring every detail is perfect.
- Financial Admin: Help us keep our financial records in top shape, supporting our financial health and transparency. Basic bookkeeping skills would be helpful, but full training will be given.
- Digital Mastery: Manage and enhance our website, making it a go-to resource for our community, and keep our followers updated through our social media platforms.
- Trustee and Member Support: Provide crucial support to our Trustees and members, helping to foster a vibrant and engaged community.
Work Environment:
- Remote Flexibility: Work from the comfort of your home while staying connected with our team via phone, email, and Zoom.
- Travel Opportunities: Attend exciting events and meetings across the UK (with travel and accommodation fully reimbursed).
Key Events:
- Intensive Training Weekend Courses: Be a vital part of our high-energy training weekends.
- Spring Course in Manchester: Join us over the Easter break to support our innovative Spring Course.
- Summer Course in Cardiff (2024): From 4th to 10th August, immerse yourself in our biggest event of the year, held in vibrant Cardiff.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Annual Board Meeting in London: Attend our in-person board meeting each year and ensure accurate minute-taking.
Why This Role Is Special:
This isn't just a job; it’s a chance to be part of an exciting period of growth. Your contributions will be essential to the smooth running of our charity and the nurturing of a positive, engaged Dalcroze community. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact and be part of something truly special, this is it!
Ready to join our journey? Apply now and let’s make a difference together!
To apply, send your CV and a cover letter explaining how you fit the role by 23rd June 2024.
Interviews will be held w/c 8th July over Zoom.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About you
The successful candidate will have proven campaigning and influencing success with a track record of delivering change. You will be an experienced people manager and able to lead multiple projects with limited supervision, as well as have an expert understanding of the political environment in Northern Ireland.
The right person will have a strong network across Northern Ireland’s political parties, including elected representatives, and Government departments, as well as good media connections, which they are able to use to support the delivery of the charity’s public affairs strategy.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced public affairs manager looking to progress their career in a high-profile charity. You will manage the Policy and Public Affairs team in Northern Ireland and lead the delivery of evidence-based and carer-led public affairs, campaigning, media and research activity across Northern Ireland.
With your team you will lead on a wide range of activity including Carers NI’s policy, research and campaigning work; as well as being responsible for the delivery of awareness campaigns like Carers Week and Carers Rights Day; fronting media and social media activity and representing the charity at the highest level of decision-making in Northern Ireland.
Carers NI’s Policy and Public Affairs team also leads on the Carer Poverty Commission in NI, as well as the Advocacy and Voice Project for unpaid carers, which you will be responsible for delivering.
Remote and flexible with regular travel throughout Northern Ireland and some travel across the UK will be required
This is a role we are looking to expand and grow in the coming years, so there will be opportunities for the right candidate to progress in their career at Carers NI.
Diversity and inclusion
Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.
To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.
As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role dependent on the needs of the applicant.
At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please email the recruitment team to discuss.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 28 June 2024.
First interviews will be held on the Monday 8 July. This will be a two-stage interview process.
Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.
Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.
Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks as well as seek references before a formal offer is made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Action for M.E. Is a leading ME/CFS charity with active involvement in a broad range of research activities. The post holder will accelerate ME research through managing the implementation of our ambitious research strategy alongside our CEO.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Action for M.E. is the only charity in the UK providing direct support including healthcare services to children and adults with M.E. We provide vital support services, campaign for change and invest in ground-breaking research to help improve lives now, while taking action for the future. It’s an exciting time to join as we are halfway through delivering our ambitious five-year strategy.
This post will play a crucial part in helping the charity to end the ignorance, injustice and neglect experienced by people with M.E., as you will be supporting our fundraisers to maximise income generation and raise awareness. We are looking for an enthusiastic, well organised self-starter with excellent people skills to inspire and support our amazing community fundraisers as they raise funds for our work. You’ll work closely with the Fundraising and Communications teams to coordinate our community fundraising activities, including marathons, bike rides and coffee mornings.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
At Humanists UK, our dream is of a tolerant world where rational thinking and kindness prevail. Our dedicated staff of 42 and hundreds of volunteers work hard to achieve this aim and we are recruiting for a consultancy position of Assisted Dying Bill Drafter.
Is this the right position for you?
We need a policy expert to join us at this vital part of our assisted dying campaign, to help shape the future of one of the most important ethical considerations of a generation. You’ll play a part in a campaign of social change that will go down in history.
You are a policy expert, with a proven track record in assisting, drafting or consulting on bills and legislation. You have an understanding of humanism and support humanist principles. You may even have experience working with MPs or Lords and have an understanding of the private bills process.
For more information download our application pack.
Shortlisting and interviews
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified as soon as possible. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on a rolling basis at our offices at 39 Moreland Street, London EC1V 8BB or On Line via Google Meet.
If you have any questions about the post, please visit our webiste for contact details for our recruiting manager Nathan Stilwell, they will be very happy to talk more about the role with you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.