About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

Crisis has been working in Newcastle for over 13 years offering advice, support and access to training and employment opportunities.

About the role
The role is temporary for 12 months to cover maternity leave for the Administration Manager, and you will play a crucial role in the Skylights Management Team, overseeing the core administration functions across the service, including education, progression and reception, Events and Christmas and provide effective and efficient customer service function for Crisis Skylight Newcastle (CSN) services and members. In addition, in a varied and challenging role you will have delegated responsibility of appropriate budgets and overseeing financial processes such as petty cash and processing of invoices in addition to partnership working with the other organisations and activities running within Newcastle Skylight and outreach services

About you
To be successful in this role you must have

• Experience of developing, implementing and monitoring office administration procedures to support a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of managing a reception where, at times, people may present with challenging demands
• Ability to manage a busy and diverse workload whilst maintaining attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience of managing a budget and managing financial procedures
• Experience of managing, developing and supporting staff or volunteers
• Ability to use own initiative and proactively contribute to the effective running of the centre
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a high level of written and communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word/Outlook/Excel)
• Sound knowledge of health and safety issues and safeguarding procedures to ensure a safe environment is provided for members, staff, volunteers, supports and visitors

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

· Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
· Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
· 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please visit our website to apply online. The job description is available on our website by clicking on the 'Vacancy Details' button.

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team using the contact information on our website.

Closing date: 1st December 2019 (11.59pm)

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage and applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

ConnectEd is one of the largest providers of counselling and therapy services to schools in London.  We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and inspiring leader to join our team and oversee the next phase of our ambitious growth.

We are looking for an experienced mental health professional, or social worker, who is passionate about promoting, establishing and delivering counselling and therapy services on-site in schools.  In this unique role the successful candidate will:

• Spearhead the expansion of our counselling and therapy services to more schools across London and the South East. 
• Be the senior member of staff with overall responsibility for the effective management and delivery of high quality, professional counselling/therapy services operating on-site in schools.
• Lead on Safeguarding and Child Protection across the organisation, ensuring policies and procedures are effectively developed and implemented and all safeguarding cases are monitored and dealt with appropriately.

In this role you will receive an excellent package including an 11% employer pension contribution, access to an employee assistance scheme and 30 days annual leave.  The successful applicant will have:

• A qualification in counselling, therapy or social work and full membership/ accreditation with an appropriate professional body (e.g. BACP/UKCP/BAPT/HCPC). 
• At least five year’s post qualifying experience of working as a mental health professional/social worker.
• A proven track record of driving forward organisational growth or evidence of having the relevant skills/knowledge to achieve this.
• Experience of working with or in schools, or similar experience which demonstrates a clear understanding of how to effectively engage with schools and school staff.
• Experience of team/performance management and the ability to inspire staff to work to the highest professional standards.
• Expert knowledge of safeguarding guidance/legislation and experience of developing, implementing, monitoring and reviewing safeguarding policies and procedures.

Salary: £50,083 (five days per week). 

We will also consider applicants who would like to work 4.5 days per week (salary £45,075).

CLOSING DATE: Monday 2nd December at 9am

INTERVIEW DATE: Monday 9th December 2019

ConnectEd is the delivery arm for the mental health services provided by the Catholic Children’s Society, a registered charity that supports disadvantaged children and families.  Currently we deliver counselling and therapy on-site in over 80 schools (both Catholic and non-Catholic).  We are an inclusive employer and there is no requirement for applicants to be Catholic. 

CCS is committed to safe recruitment and the post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Charity No. 210920

Programmes Manager Digital Suite

Salary up to £33,000 per annum

Full time Permanent

Based in Oxford

Join our Programmes & Services Team at an exciting time as we develop a new strand of digital learning opportunities for young people. Young Enterprise is an established national charity that supports all young people to develop the skills and attributes that they need to thrive in future life and work. We are committed to ensuring that our programmes are as accessible and impactful as possible, and our new digital development is a key part of this. The right candidate will play an instrumental role in coordinating, refreshing and innovating our suite of digital enterprise programmes.

About the role

The role has responsibility for managing the day-to-day operational support for our core digital programmes and platforms including YE Online (the platform for our company-based programmes), YE Market Place, Tenner Challenge and Fiver Challenge. To find out more about these please visit our website.

The role reports to the Senior Programme Innovation Manager and supports the improvement of existing digital systems and processes and will identify new digital solutions to increase the accessibility and impact of our programmes. The successful individual will also work closely with other members of the Programmes Team in a highly collaborative environment with plenty of opportunities to pitch in and support on different workstreams and projects.

About You

Above all you will be passionate about improving the life chances of young people, ensuring they are as prepared as possible to make best use of future opportunities in life and work. 

You will have experience of developing and managing web content, using CMS and databases. You will also have an excellent knowledge and understanding of designing digital programmes and resources that are engaging and enhance the learning opportunities for young people. Experience of using WordPress would be an advantage.

You will be a proactive and highly driven individual who can manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and demonstrate exemplary skills in the project management of a varied workload with competing deadlines.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build good working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders is a must. You will be a team player and happy to pitch in and support other members of the team as and when needed.

Full details can be found in the attached Job Description.

If this role appeals to you, and you meet the necessary criteria, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your current CV and a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining your suitability for the role no later than midday on Wednesday 4th December 2019. 

Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. 

Applicants should be available for interview on Wednesday 11th December at our Oxford Support Centre if selected.

The Women’s Equality Party is a collaborative force in British politics uniting people of all ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities, genders and beliefs in the shared determination to see women enjoy the same rights and opportunities as men – so all can flourish. WE challenge other parties through our campaigns and policy proposals as well as at the ballot box.

The Finance and Operations Manager will report to the Chief Operating Officer and will work to ensure the effective management of the Party’s finances and will have lead responsibility for the Party’s compliance with electoral law and other regulations. This will involve working with the Party Treasurer, central office staff, other Party officers and suppliers to ensure their actions in relation to the Party are compliant with the law. The Finance and Operations Manager will also oversee central office management, including facilities, systems and processes and will line manage the Administration Officer. Transaction processing is an essential part of this but the position has enormous potential for variety, challenge and career development for the right person.

WE are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual with both a financial and administrative background. The successful candidate will have a passion for financial management and administration combined with an affinity for rules and regulations, and either experience of managing finances or compliance within a political party or a proven ability to quickly acquire the required knowledge. Our preferred candidate will have experience in using and maintaining Xero or an equivalent accounting software, strong attention to detail, ability to work under pressure and an investigative nature.  In addition, they will be adaptable, able to work within the unpredictable environment of UK politics, committed to equality and excited by the prospect of changing British politics.

The Women's Equality Party is dedicated to achieving equality for all and our feminism is intersectional. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that represents the diverse communities that we serve, although unfortunately our current offices are not wheelchair accessible.

Job Description

Finance

• Maintain the Party’s finances and accounts on Xero, including:
  • Purchase ledger
  • Income processing
  • Reconciliations
  • Month End
  • Cash/Bank reconciliation and reports

• Produce financial reports as requested, for the COO and Executive Committee with supporting information and forecasts as required
• Liaise with external accounting services and support the production of quarterly management accounts for Executive Board 
• Support Treasurer to file accurate and compliant VAT returns, quarterly donation reports, weekly pre-poll reports and campaign spending returns on time
• Maintain effective financial procedures and support the production of annual audited accounts and returns
• Support Department Heads to set and manage their budgets
• Manage payment systems, including GoCardless, Stripe and Paypal
• Work closely with the membership team to ensure proper reconciliation of finance and membership records and compliance with GDPR
• Support the development of annual budget based on strategic priorities, trends and projections and assist the COO in developing a business plan to maintain the financial health and sustainability of the organisation
• Support Branch Treasurers to manage branch finances and submit quarterly returns to Central Office
• Assist with online fundraising tools

Compliance

• Monitor and maintain systems for ensuring compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies and report back to business functions on current risk and compliance performance
• Train and support local Treasurers and branches in compliance to support financial independence, elections and fundraising
• Prepare internal information in response to regulatory requests
• Oversee organisational compliance with GDPR for finance and operations data and oversee the collection of data and data protection controls across all areas and systems
• Oversee and coordinate Risk Register reporting and review to the Executive Committee

Office Management

• Manage effective relationships with suppliers and contractors to ensure effective service delivery and risk management
• Manage staff and volunteers including effective performance management of the Administration Officer through regular supervision and annual appraisals
• Manage the development and implementation of new administrative systems, such as record management, to ensure the efficient running of the office
• Conduct reviews and evaluations of contracts and suppliers and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Ensure the condition of the office is maintained and necessary repairs are arranged, as well as managing the office layout and office supplies, insurance policies and health and safety policies and practices
• Managing the relationship with our outsourced IT provider to ensure requirements are met and that the servicing and maintenance of our IT is up to date
• Support the recruitment and induction processes, including setting up new starters and facilitating leavers.
• Ensure maintenance of contracts and assets register

To apply for this role, please submit to us:

• an up-to-date CV,
• a statement of interest addressing the requirements of the person specification, and saying why you want to work for the Womens Equality Party.
• an equal opportunities monitoring form (optional)

Please note that applications will not be considered without a statement of interest specifically tailored to this post and the Party.

Please submit your application no later than 9am on 2nd December 2019.  Interviews will be held on 6th or 10th December 2019

Further details about the post and the Party are on our website.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Clifton is committed to safeguarding and this vacancy provides an opportunity for a skilled and experienced professional to continue the work of the previous incumbent by leading the Safeguarding function for the Diocese.

The Safeguarding Co-ordinator has a senior role in facilitating the ongoing development of safeguarding across the Diocese, demonstrating strong and inspiring leadership skills, leading the delivery of case support, supervision and the provision of expert advice to the Bishop, Chief Operating Officer, Trustees and Clergy and taking appropriate action in response to safeguarding issues that arise.

The successful applicant will need to have a comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policy procedure and best practice guidance and come from a background of either Social Work, Police, Probation or Health, with specific experience in safeguarding at a senior level.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Clifton is committed to safeguarding and this vacancy provides an opportunity for a skilled and experienced professional to continue the work of the previous incumbent by leading the Safeguarding function for the Diocese.

The Safeguarding Co-ordinator has a senior role in facilitating the ongoing development of safeguarding across the Diocese, demonstrating strong and inspiring leadership skills, leading the delivery of case support, supervision and the provision of expert advice to the Bishop, Chief Operating Officer, Trustees and Clergy and taking appropriate action in response to safeguarding issues that arise.

The successful applicant will need to have a comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policy procedure and best practice guidance and come from a background of either Social Work, Police, Probation or Health, with specific experience in safeguarding at a senior level.

We are seeking a Trusts Fundraising Manager to play a key role in Kiln Theatre’s ambitious and collaborative four-person Fundraising Team.

About Us

Kiln Theatre views the world through a variety of lenses, bringing unheard voices into the mainstream. We present high-quality and innovative work, which provokes debate and emotionally engages. Located in Brent, the most culturally diverse borough in London, we are a local venue with an international vision. 

The Role

The Trusts Fundraising Manager will work with the Director of Fundraising to meet the annual target for trust/foundation income (c. £600k pa). They will lead on writing grant applications, reporting to funders and researching prospective grant-givers.

This is an incredibly exciting time to join Kiln Theatre as we move into 2020, the year that Brent is London Borough of Culture. The Fundraising Team is an active and visible department at Kiln and we have excellent support from the leadership team and Board of Trustees. 

Benefits

Employee benefits include complimentary theatre tickets for preview performances, £2 tickets for cinema screenings and a 20% discount in Kiln Kitchen bar, cafe and restaurant.

Application Process

Please see the complete job description attached.

To apply - Click on the apply button and you will be re-directed to our website where you can download an application form which you will need to complete and send in to us.

There is scope for discussion about salary parameters at interview stage.

Location: based in either Leeds, Liverpool or Manchester.

We’re an award-winning charity that runs local learning centres which provide an education programme addressing underachievement and social exclusion. We target children and young people most at risk of failing to meet their potential to go to university due to economic, social, cultural, or linguistic disadvantage. As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff are transforming the fortunes of thousands of young people each year. 

We are looking for a high-calibre candidate to take on the role of Cluster Manager (maternity cover) on a fixed-term 12-month contract for our centres in North-West England and Yorkshire. As a Cluster Manager you will ensure that all the centres in your cluster are working effectively by directly line managing the Centre Leaders. You will also participate in delivery of the IntoUniversity programme, so you will need to have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for working with young people, including leading a class of 30 from the front, working with small teams of children and providing one-to-one support.

The role will be fast-paced and challenging. Each day you will be contributing directly to the success of the charity and the transformation of the lives of some of the UK’s most disadvantaged young people. If you believe that all young people deserve the chance to achieve their potential regardless of their background and want to play a part in helping them succeed, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

How to apply:

Please visit our website to download the job pack and to apply online. When you apply, you will be asked to upload:

1. Covering letter: explaining how your skills and experiences meet the requirements of the post and why you would like to work for IntoUniversity.
2. Current CV with the details of two referees: this should include full education and employment history (including dates, with no gaps left unexplained). 
3. For external candidates only: an observation assessing your delivery with children or young people.

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is fighting for a life unlimited for everyone affected by the condition. Our mission is to create a world where everyone living with cystic fibrosis will be able to look forward to a long, healthy life.

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust has a fundamental story to tell, a story of a devastating genetic condition and the fight to lift the limits people with cystic fibrosis (CF) currently face. It’s the story of a mission to create a new future where everyone with cystic fibrosis can live a life unlimited by their condition.

It is an exciting time to join the Trust and make a real step change in our income from Individual Giving, Legacies and In Memory Giving. We have a really vibrant cystic fibrosis community who support fundraising in many different ways.

You will be responsible for reviewing the strategy and leading the team to deliver growth over the next few years to increase our impact for people with cystic fibrosis. Experience in delivering successful Individual Giving Programs and campaigns is vital as part of the role will be operational in this area. Delivering exceptional supporter experience is a key pillar of our strategy and our Supporter Care team’s role is key to achieving this.

A team player with significant experience in achieving significant income from individual giving, legacies and in memory giving. Proven experience in developing and implementing effective strategies, managing targets, budgets and motivating teams. You will be able to develop and build strong relationships with key stakeholders at all levels internal and external, work with external agencies, negotiate effectively, think strategically and able to problem solve, in addition to a solid understanding of the fundraising regulatory environment.

• Closing date: Monday 2nd December at 9am
• First interview: 9th December

Are you interested in supporting people who have, or are recovering from mental health problems; experiencing barriers affecting their ability to move towards or stay in paid employment? Do you have what it takes support and lead a team of individuals as part of an organisation that prides itself on its professionalism, values and the passion of its staff to make a real difference? 

Status Employment are looking for 1 IAPT Senior Employment Advisor and IAPT Employment Advisers to work 35 hours per week over 5 days. Joining our established team attached to the Lambeth Talking Therapy Service, you will be working with clients with common mental health needs and other barriers to employment.

1 IAPT Senior Employment Advisor:  £32,000 - £38,000 - 1 year contract with potential to be extended

1+ IAPT Employment Advisor: £25,000 - £28,000 – Contract role funded until Sept 2020 with potential to be extended

All roles are an ASAP start to work 35 hours a week over 5 days to join our established team working in the borough of Lambeth.

Working alongside Lambeth Talking Therapies   

The Lambeth Talking Therapies programme provides short term therapy for people with common mental health issues such as anxiety or depression. Status Employment has been the Partner of Choice since IAPT started in Lambeth in 2009. We work closely within this integrated health team, to provide a short term holistic and person centered service. As with Therapy the intervention is short term, typically 2-4 months but varies depending on the need of our client.

This is a great opportunity to be part of an organisation that prides itself on its professionalism, values and the passion to make a real difference and contribute to real change within mental health. We are a close-knit, ambitious team, committed to learning and developing and adding value to the clients we support.

 As an Employment Adviser you will provide advice, guidance and support for clients who are:

• Off sick and wishing to return to work
• Retaining employment
• Job seeking activities

You will work collaboratively with clients, therapists and employers to deliver best outcomes. Supporting the client to devise a strategy to help them move forward with employment needs, you will deliver job seeking, CV and Interview workshops, develop an effective knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 and support job applications.

As Senior Employment Advisor, you will do the role of adviser outlined above, with a particular focus on supporting clients to know their employment rights. You will be developing and managing an ambitious team where learning is a focus, as well as working with internal and external senior stakeholders.

Please note the post holder will need to be willing to work in any part of the Borough of Lambeth and work from 11.00 to 19.00 on one day a week, as determined by Status Employment, to support clients who cannot attend during normal office hours.

Please send in your CV and Covering Letter (in line with the job description). 

Closing date is 27 November 2019

Interview Dates are: Monday 2nd December and Tuesday 3rd December

Job title: Deputy Centre Manager
Salary: £23,436.98 per annum plus Outer London Weighting
Location: Harrow
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 40
Closing date: 08 December 2019
Telephone interview date: w/c 16 December 2019
Assessment centre date: w/c 06 January 2020

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a commitment to animal welfare to join our team as Deputy Centre Manager at our new Harrow Centre.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2018 we helped around 184,000 cats and kittens, an average of 500 per day.

Our adoption and homing centres care for thousands of cats each year until they are able to find a loving new home. In 2018, 41,000 cats were rehomed and 3,000 more reunited with their owners. This success would not be possible without our dedicated team of employees and volunteers. Dealing with thousands of visitors each month, our centres are the face of Cats Protection and we pride ourselves on our employees providing the very best in animal welfare and customer service.

We are looking for people who share our values of placing cats and their welfare first, never putting a healthy cat to sleep, valuing and respecting our volunteers, supporters and staff, providing the highest quality of service and being open and honest. As Deputy Centre Manager you will be tasked with managing our new centre in line with Cats Protection’s main aims of homing, neutering and educating. You will ensure the welfare of all cats in our care and ensure that all administrative and maintenance procedures are completed to a high standard that is in keeping with our vision.

Our successful candidate will be a team leader or someone with experience as a supervisor, ideally within an animal welfare environment or organisation, preferably with cats. You will have knowledge of the prevention and control of infectious diseases in cats; be driven, positive and enthusiastic, have plenty of initiative and the ability to thrive under pressure. Great communication, interpersonal and organisation skills will be key. A flexible approach to working hours including the ability to work weekends will be required.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Please note the recruitment process for this position will include a telephone interview and assessment centre.

For further details please download the job description, available after you have clicked APPLY ONLINE:

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Through leadership of Policy & Public Affairs and Research teams, the Head of Policy, Public Affairs & Research will help lead the Trussell Trust towards its strategic goal of ending the need for food banks in the UK.

About you

You will have experience in a similar role, providing direction and support to your team and strategic leadership on policy, public affairs and research. You will have experience of developing and delivering advocacy strategies and a track record of managing robust policy research to provide an evidence base to achieve policy change.

How to apply

For more information and to apply for this role please click on the button below and then follow the instructions given.

Please submit your application no later than 12pm on Tuesday 26 November 2019. We reserve the right to close early or extend this date depending on the number of applicants.

Interviews will be held on 3 and 4  December 2019.

Please note, incomplete or speculative applications will not be considered.

Finance Manager

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Benefits

Part Time – 3 Days Per Week

12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Barons Court, London

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager seeking a 3 day per week role.

The Peter Jones Foundation was founded in 2005 by successful entrepreneur and star of Dragons’ Den, Peter Jones CBE. We believe that with the right mix of support and opportunity, every young person has the potential to achieve great things and the right to a brighter future. We run a range of successful programmes that support young people across the UK and, increasingly, overseas.

Initially on a 12 month fixed-term contract, the Finance Manager will have broad-ranging oversight of the organisational finances, leading: year-end close, ensuring the newly implemented finance system (sage) is used effectively, financial processing, developing the management accounts and producing commentary and working closely with stakeholders.

What We Are Seeking:

A CCAB qualification is secondary to experience, knowledge and an approach that strives to proactively help in any way. We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager with a strong desire to be part of the wider organisational cause. Charitable experience is an advantage.

Working Pattern:

The role will need to spend time in the Barons Court offices and can also be based from Marlow. The role is 3 days per week and days worked are open for selection. Once working practice has been established, one of these days can be worked from home.

How to Apply:

• Contact Michael Quest of Ivy Rock Partners to request candidate pack or to discuss the role in more detail
• Submit your cv and a cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) via the 'apply now' tab below

Timings:

• 5th December 2019 - Closing date for all applications
• 10th December 2019 - Shortlisting for interviews
• 17th & 19th December 2019 - interviews will take place at the offices in London, near Baron’s Court.

Head of Financial Management leading a team a management accountants to lead the provision of financial info.

The Organisation:
A not for profit membership based organisation based close to Moorgate liaising with more than 630,000 candidates in 93 countries every year. The organisation are based in stunning new offices near Barbican. You will be working with a dedicated and friendly team and this role in particular has the opportunity to impact in all areas of the organisation.

The Role:
You will manage a team of five management accountants and you will provide timely and relevant information to budget holders, the executive team and trustees. Furthermore, you will encourage a Business partnering approach to working with budget holders, ensuring the finance team is at the centre of decision making and improving the financial awareness of personnel across the organisation. The digital programme will change how work is done across the organisation and the Head of Financial Management will be responsible for introducing new ways of working with the various country representatives. You will support decision making across the organisation via new business cases for example, advising on financial trends, opportunities and risks. There is a strong team in place and you will provide leadership, encourage them to be more self-sufficient and encourage continuous improvement.

What you'll need to succeed:
You will be a qualified accountant and have had significant experience of leading financial management and planning in a complex organisation. You will be committed to continuous improvement, prioritise engagement with non-financial managers and be committed to ensuring that your team deliver first class decision support and business partnering. An effective communicator, you will be confident setting clear objectives and provide leadership and direction which will result in your team providing an excellent service to the organisation.

This is a fabulous opportunity to promote change and lead a team which will make a meaningful contribution to the ongoing growth of this highly prestigious organisation.

Apply now, or contact us for further information on this job.

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Contract Term: 1-year fixed term (part time options available, please specify in your application)

About the role:

Reporting to the General Counsel and Company Secretary, we are looking for a Legal Counsel to join the team on a fixed contract of one year, full or part-time hours considered.

About us

The Carbon Trust's mission is to accelerate the move to a sustainable, low carbon economy. We are independent experts on carbon reduction and resource efficiency, who reinvest surpluses from group commercial activities into our mission.

The Carbon Trust provides innovative advice to governments and businesses around the world to support the global transition to a low carbon economy. We work closely with decision makers and implementers in key institutions in the UK and across multiple emerging and developing countries on low-carbon finance, programmes, policy and technology.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Provide timely and commercial legal advice on contracts with clients and partners
• Support and advise in relation to compliance matters, including in respect of data protection and anti-bribery
• Produce and maintain internal policies related to compliance
• Providing general corporate advice and handling company secretarial and associated administration, (e.g. annual returns and reports)
• Providing general legal advice on issues such as potential disputes, insurances and leases

Key skills we are looking for:

• Good drafting and analytical skills;
• Practical, common sense approach;
• Organisational skills and an ability to prioritise;
• An enthusiastic approach, with strong interpersonal skills; and
• Passionate about the Carbon Trust’s mission

Qualifications and experience:

• Fluent English-speaking solicitor with PQE of around 2-3 years, happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role
• Role would suit someone with a commercial or corporate background with experience in drafting and negotiating contracts
• Some experience of Companies Act requirements and general corporate administration would be useful
• Some knowledge of intellectual property and associated registration requirements would be useful
• An understanding of the requirements of the Data Protection Act and Bribery Act would be useful

Salary & Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and a performance based bonus. Our hours are 37.5 per week with 28 days paid holiday plus bank holidays and a generous pension scheme.

Our head office is in London, close to Blackfriars and Waterloo stations, we offer travel card loans, a cycle to work scheme, company away days and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Helpline.

Joining the Carbon Trust provides an opportunity to work alongside some of the leading practitioners in the low carbon arena so if you are excited by this opportunity and would like to join us please click the apply button.

We are an equal opportunities employer, value diversity in our workforce and make our decisions based on your skills and experience. We can only accept applications from those who can prove their eligibility to work in the UK. No agencies or publications.