Senior Policy Officer - Nutrition

You will join us as a Senior Policy Officer ensuring that Concern provides grounded and well-analysed input into key fora and stakeholders in the areas of nutrition and food security in some of the poorest and vulnerable countries for malnutrition.

Senior Policy Officer Responsibilities:

- Support the development and implementation of advocacy strategies or action plans for delivery in the UK and in priority developing countries where Concern is operational.
- Work closely with technical advisors and overseas staff to develop Concern positions and messaging on priority food security and nutrition issues.
- Work closely with Concern’s Parliamentary and Campaigns Officer to support and help drive public and parliamentary engagement on nutrition.
- Regularly monitor advocacy strategies and action plans.

Senior Policy Officer Requirements:

- A track record of policy analysis, development and influencing.
- Experience of advocacy strategy planning and delivery
- Experience of working for an international development NGO, donor or UN agency in a policy position.
- Experience of working as part of a research team and practical knowledge of mixed research methodologies (desirable).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, in particular Word, Excel and Outlook.

About Concern Worldwide:

Concern is an international development and humanitarian organisation working with some of the world’s poorest people in some of the world’s poorest and most conflict-affected places. Founded in Ireland in 1968, Concern now works in 24 countries supporting over 27 million people living in extreme poverty.

Location: London, SW11 3TN

Hours: Full Time, 1-year Maternity Cover

Salary: £38,401 per annum

Closing Date: 8 November 2019

You may have experience of the following: Senior Policy Officer, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Policy Officer, Legislation, Policy Planning, Researcher, Advocacy, Advocate, Not For Profit, Public Affairs etc.

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Want to use your skills in social investment to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

Join WaterAid International as Head of Member Investment to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you'll be joining a 2018 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.

WaterAid is the world's leading civil society organisation specialising in water and sanitation for all. We work with governments, the private sector, and national civil society organisations in over 30 countries to develop sustainable solutions to bring clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene to all. We mobilise funding and support for this mission through a growing network of seven national member organisations across four continents, raising collectively c. $150m per year.

We work together on a shared programme of investment to realise the potential of our smaller and younger member organisations around the world. We have created this new role to manage and develop this portfolio of investments, to maximise its impact on our global mission.

Working within our small International Secretariat team, you will work across our member organisations to make best use of investment funds available, supporting members in developing robust investment propositions, guiding investment choices, and monitoring the progress of investments.

You will have experience of managing and developing a portfolio of investments or grants with a social objective, including mobilising advice and support on business planning and marketing/fundraising. Experience of working with international partners would be highly desirable.

The location for this role is flexible, but will require regular travel to our offices in London, and occasional travel to other member countries.

Please click 'Apply' to see the full Job Pack.

Other Information
WaterAid benefits include:

• 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Flexible working conditions, including the opportunity for part-time work and home working up to 2 days a week
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave.
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

WaterAid is currently located at Durham Street, Vauxhall. However, we will be leaving our current location in the summer of 2020 (likely to be June/July 2020) and moving to 20 Canada Square, Canary Wharf. Therefore the London Office location and contract base, if you are successfully offered the role, will change. This will be discussed at the interview stage with you.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format.

Applications will close one minute before midnight on 3 November 2019. Availability for interview is required in the week commencing 18 November 2019.

Salary: Competitive with excellent benefits

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely serious. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.

WaterAid is an equal opportunities, disability-confident employer and committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality. Should you have a disability and require any additional support, please contact us.

Title: NTD Programme Manager

Contract: 2 year fixed term contract

Office location: Mali

Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply

Sightsavers Mali office is currently seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the implementation of the Trachoma and Onchocerciasis fast track initiatives (FTIs) and on integration of mass drug administration against NTDs. The role will deliver NTD programme targets, programme management guidance, technical support to build the development of integrated NTD programmes and advocacy for the elimination of NTDs on a national basis.

As the Programme Manager you will participate in strategic planning processes to ensure objectives are met in line with national policies and Sightsavers FTI goals. You will provide leadership and guidance in the mapping of NTDs in target countries to develop co-implemented NTD programmes, support country teams to establish and maintain effective relationships with the Ministry of Health and other partners, and support the development of a system for monitoring and evaluating NTD programme performance.

As the successful candidate you will have significant experience of strategic programme development, possess technical knowledge of one or more of the five leading NTDS (trachoma, onchocerciasis, lymphatic filariasis, soil transmitted helminths and schistosomiasis) and have a background of managing an integrated NTD programme in Africa, ideally in an international context. You will also require understanding of the health system in the prioritised countries and be able to demonstrate a record of accomplishment in developing and managing public health programmes.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills, please read the complete Job Description for further details

Closing date: 27th October 2019

Interviews: Week commencing 4th November 2019

Brilliant charity working towards better education for children worldwide – great cause, great role!

Leading UK charity that partners with over 100 organisations to reach the lives of millions of school children, improving the future of millions worldwide.

Sitting within a dynamic fundraising team, we’re looking for a great corporate fundraiser with 2+ years’ experience to take on responsibility for a corporate portfolio of £100k, whilst driving new partnerships and corporate income.

We’re looking for someone who is creative, proactive, and an excellent relationship builder.

This charity is very proud of the fundraising team in place, and is looking for someone who can hit the ground running and work towards its mission of bringing a better education to one and all.

They offer 25 days holiday and flexible working.

                   

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Liam Huse at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

Are you looking for a role that uses your fundraising or account management skills to make a tangible difference in the world?

About the Role

CARE International has an exciting opportunity for an experienced account manager or charity fundraiser to work in the innovative Lendwithcare team, liaising with other fundraising teams, on a new and multi-faceted corporate partnership with Heathrow Airport. 

About You

We are looking for someone outgoing and confident and able to engage people at all levels to get involved in supporting CARE.  You will be skilled at presenting complex issues in an understandable and compelling way.  You will have strong administrative and organisational skills and be able to operate efficiently and reliably without additional administrative support.

You will be expected to divide your time between the CARE offices in Vauxhall and the Heathrow Offices in Hounslow with some time in the Airport Terminals

About CARE

Care International UK is one of the world's leading humanitarian and development charities. We fight poverty and injustice in the world's most vulnerable places.  We save lives in disasters and conflicts. We stand with women, girls and their communities to achieve lasting change for a better future.

Safeguarding

Care International UK has a  zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. Recruitment to all jobs in CARE International UK includes, in particular, criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.

Closing date: Sunday, 27 October 2019

Interview date: Monday, 4 November 2019

We are committed to Equality and value Diversity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job (see person specification).

If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch. 

King's College London are looking for a driven and dynamic Clinical Lead to lead and oversee clinical engagement with our Sierra Leonean partners.

This post is based in Freetown and has a critical role in making the connection between the broader strategic, management, training and policy work of King's Sierra Leone Partnership (KSLP) and the realities of daily clinical activity at Connaught hospital.

The focus of this role is on relationship building with senior hospital staff, working alongside and providing technical advice to those staff when required. The clinical manager is required to line manage and support a team of KSLP clinical staff and volunteers working to overcome challenges, identify opportunities, and ensure harmonisation of activities across KSLP, and alignment with priorities identified by Sierra Leonean partners, as well as with on-going initiatives at the hospital.

Technical input will also be required into the development of new and current grants to ensure activities are aligned with priorities of the hospital and demonstrate sustainability. For this role, it is important to engage in clinical activity on occasion to understand the hospital functions and support partners - however this will be a limited part of the role, the main focus is on health system strengthening, with a focus on supporting the strengthening of Connaught Hospital and the professional development of Sierra Leonean colleagues.

KSLP currently works across a range of clinical areas including emergency medicine; infectious diseases; anaesthesia, critical care and surgery; general medicine; dentistry; mental health; medical and health professions education. The successful candidate should have the technical knowledge and experience to strategically direct these projects and provide advice to project teams and the senior leadership of Connaught Hospital.

The Clinical Lead is part of the management team of KSLP, led by the Country Director, who are responsible for delivering the vision, mission and values of the King’s Global Health Partnerships in Sierra Leone to deliver a programme of health system strengthening in conjunction with key partners in Sierra Leone: Connaught Hospital, the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences and the Ministry of Health and Sanitation. The Clinical Lead will oversee a multidisciplinary clinical team of around 10-15 staff and volunteers.

Key responsibilities and objectives of the job include to:

• Oversee the development and implementation of clinical projects and develop KSLP clinical engagement strategy.

• Consult and develop relationships with implementation partners in country and internationally within these projects.

• Support development of Connaught Hospital strategy

• Coordinate with other projects to identify and develop synergy between all KSLP undertakings and ensure they present a holistic approach to improvement.

• Manage and support the clinical team, as well as supporting relationships with the wider KSLP team, ensuring continuous professional development and pastoral support in line with KGHP processes.

• Participate as a member of KSLP management team and contribute to relevant cross-partnerships discussions.

• Lead and maintain strong and supportive relationships with clinical leadership at Connaught Hospital.

• Provide technical advice to partners and key institutions and help identify partners to bring in additional technical advice where required.

• Provide technical input to grant development and management.

• Actively engage in opportunities for clinical collaboration with other KGHP programmes.

The Head of Operations is a senior position within the Finance & Operations Department and plays a pivotal role to ensure quality standards in the operations of CBM UK. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations, the purpose of this role is to provide high-level direction and project management in a number of key areas of CBM UK’s ongoing operations.

Based: CBM UK office is currently in Oakington, Cambridge, but moving to Mercers Row, off Newmarket Road, Cambridge, in early 2020

Reports to: Director of Finance & Operations

Direct Reports: HR/Office Manager

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Key criteria for success

· Be working to clear and agreed strategic objectives and plans

· Lead the development and implementation of the Organisational Strategy

· Work with the Director of Finance & Operations to develop the strategic goals of CBM UK so that its mission is realised in practice  

· Successful project management of a variety of high-level tasks

· Maximise opportunities for learning and dissemination of examples of good practice within the CBM Federation, the international disability and development sector in the UK.
 

Key responsibilities

1.  Human Resources (20%)

a. Lead the development and implementation of the HR strategy and champion the changes in culture, values and behaviour that are required to deliver CBM UK’s vision and strategy

b. Work closely with other senior managers to provide an approach to human resource management that meets the needs of CBM UK

c. Ensure all HR policies and practices are fit for purpose and are updated as necessary to ensure they support the development of the desired culture, protect CBM UK from unnecessary legal challenge and represent good practice in the sector. Such policies include flexible working and family-friendly policies

d. Oversee the development of a Training and development plan ensuring that it meets the strategic needs of CBM UK as well as developing effective and appropriate approaches to talent management and succession planning

e. Be responsible for all aspects of Health and safety policy and practice

f. Motivate and develop the HR and Office Management function to achieve departmental objectives in line with the agreed strategic direction, policies and priorities of the organisation, and specifically to ensure that a suitable and safe working environment is provided for staff.

2. Information Technology & Systems (20%)

a. Develop, implement and continuously update an appropriate IT, information management and telecommunications strategy

b. Ensure that IT based systems are integrated as required to support the efficient and effective delivery of CBM UK plans

c. Drive the selection and implementation of organisation wide systems including, Programmes Management & Monitoring, Human Resourcing.

3. Strategy Development and implementation (20%)

a. Lead the organisational strategy framework development process and development of an annual business planning process

b. Develop an appropriate organisational balanced scorecard/or equivalent corporate performance measurement system

c. Develop & support a quarterly business review process.

4. Project Management according to organisational priority (20%)

a. In 2020, this would focus on the office relocation, ensuring a smooth transition.

5. Support Leadership Team (20%)

a. Liaise closely with the CEO and Leadership Team on governance, strategic and business development matters

b. Support the development of relevant CBM Federation work streams

c. Carry out other duties as required by the CEO and Leadership Team of CBM UK.

Harris Hill are pleased to be partnering with WeSeeHope as they look for a talented and enthusiastic Communications Assistant to join their London team on a full-time basis.

With a recent refresh in brand messaging and materials, and in line with their 2018-2021 strategy to be more creative in how they communicate, this is an exciting time to come on board at WeSeeHope. It is a great opportunity if you want to develop your communications and marketing skills; you are passionate about working in the third sector; and you are a quick learner and team player.

Who are WeSeeHope?

WeSeeHope is an international development organisation committed to improving access to education and training, increasing financial security, and protecting the rights of vulnerable children in Southern and Eastern Africa.

We work across five countries - Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe - in areas where children are acutely impacted by a lack of opportunity, exploitation and isolation.

Who are the team?

You will report directly to the Head of Communications, and join a collaborative, close-knit team. The team are supportive, encouraging and passionate.

The ideal candidate:

You will be driven and passionate about joining the international charity sector, you will be motivated and eager to learn and have the ability to work on different projects at one time. You will be a team-player also.

Your experience could be from a Communications, or PR internship, from an agency or developed in the charity sector. You will have copywriting, editorial and proofreading skills, have experience using multiple social media platforms in a working environment, and be able to spot communication opportunities.

The role and key responsibilities:

* Drafting and coordinating regular blog posts with updates from our programmes, supporters and team.
* Regularly updating the stories from the children and communities we work with for our website, social media and fundraising materials.
* Assisting in the copywriting and design of email campaigns, including our quarterly ENEWs and events bulletins.
* Planning our social media content and developing an ongoing strategy to manage, analyse and increase our social media presence.
* Assisting in the design and creation of both online and print materials, such as event materials, posters and handouts that are in line with our brand.

Based in Vauxhall, London.

Salary £22,000- £24,000.

If you are keen please e-mail your CV to [email protected]

The closing date is Monday 21 st October 12noon.

https://www.weseehope.org.uk/

• Head of Humanitarian Programmes
• Full Time
• Location: London
• Closing Date: 06 November 2019

Who we are:

Muslim Aid are an International not-for-profit providing support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people helping themselves. In addition to the 11 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focussing on sustainable development programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

What you’ll be doing:

Based in the London HQ, this crucial role will lead Muslim Aid’s global emergency surge management through the continual development and management of humanitarian capacity and surge resources ensuring high quality programme delivery to communities affected by disasters. This includes responding to slow and rapid onset emergencies and supporting communities to become resilient to future shocks.  In all its work, Muslim Aid ensures focus is on the affected population.

The post holder will contribute to the development of the global humanitarian programme strategy whilst providing operational management assistance, funding and programmatic support to the humanitarian team, country offices and working in close coordination with the Regional teams and the International Programmes Directorate. The post also acts as a focal point for World Humanitarian Summit, CHS, and related advocacy issues.

Who we are looking for:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• The right to live and work in the UK with no relevant restrictions (we can not offer sponsorship at this stage)
• Significant experience in Disaster Management at national and international level with an International NGO.
• Knowledge of disaster management and a good understanding of relevant humanitarian and policy issues.
• Knowledge and understanding of International Humanitarian System and the WHS.
• Demonstrated understanding in most of the following sectors: Disaster and response management; Community managed disaster preparedness activities; Government (s) led Disaster Management System.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of national partner organisations and role of the Government, INGOs and UN agencies in humanitarian settings.
• Good knowledge of best practices in surge capacity.
• Relevant qualifications in a related field.

Why you should apply:

You will be joining a supportive, highly-skilled, passionate organisation as a specialist in your field. If you are interested in providing high quality programme delivery and developing the Muslim Aid humanitarian capacity and surge resources this role could be a fascinating opportunity to develop your career. Muslim Aid offer a 35-hour week, generous holiday allowance of 37 days (including bank holidays), flexible working and encourage a healthy work-life balance.

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV to us. 

Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS check. In addition, all successful candidates for finance roles will undergo an Experian Credit Check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age. 

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until closing date, however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.

World Vision is the world’s largest international children’s charity.

Come and join the fundraising team and make a real difference in the lives of children around the world.

What is immersive fundraising?

Work on the Village of Hope or the award winning Journey of Hope as a Charity Fundraiser. This role is perfect for anyone wanting to start their career in the charity sector and/or anyone who wants to make a real difference in a rewarding job. World Vision are revolutionising face to face fundraising with their Sierra Leonian huts and the Village of Hope installations, from which you speak to the public to raise money for their child sponsorship programme.

You receive full training to become a Fundraiser and you will also be given the tools you need to be able to ask the public to set up their regular Direct Debit to sponsor a child. The informative and unique experiences bring world's together and connect shoppers with some of the world's poorest children. You will work indoors and outdoors across three different immersive experiences.

WHY BE A WORLD VISION FUNDRAISER

If anyone has described you as tenacious, persuasive and great at telling a story then this role is for you. Working as a World Vision Fundraiser is a unique and fulfilling role. Each day you'll be making a positive impact on the lives of children around the globe. But that's not all - in return for your amazing work you'll receive a whole host of benefits.

Working as a World Vision Fundraiser is a unique and fulfilling role.

At World Vision, our aim is simple-no child without a future. Every single day you can help to transform a child’s life and create lasting changes for an entire community.

Why become a Fundraiser?

* £11.41-£14 per hour, paid weekly with regular pay reviews and a permanent contact after 6 months.

* Holiday pay.

* Full training - learn all about the fantastic work that World Vision does all around the world.

* Work in a unique atmosphere - look it up on the World Vision website and watch a YouYube video on the Journey of Hope.

* You will work in and around London - and any travel outside of London will be paid for.

* We offer part-time or full-time hours and our rota runs from a Monday - Sunday, so some weekend work is required.

* Work alongside brilliant, like-minded people.

* Regular socials with your team.

* Fantastic charity sector progression opportunities.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for creative, passionate individuals who are confident storytellers. World Vision Fundraisers have excellent verbal and face to face communication skills and are confident interacting with and engaging in conversations with members of the public.

As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

World Vision UK is committed to diversity and inclusion and therefore, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

At Flow Caritas your careers are important to us! There will be ample opportunity for you to grow and move into management position. Not all advancement is in fundraising - 28% of our leavers are still in the charity sector and 63% are now working in a multitude of sectors including; advertising, account management, public affairs, law, digital PR, environmental engineering and music.

To apply, please send your CV and Jenny from Flow Caritas will be in touch.

What Flow Caritas do to help you

• We are here to get you hired, so call us back if you want some further coaching before your interview.
• We are at your disposal so ask us anything!
• If you are successful, we look after you through the whole process and get you into training and when you’re on assignment with the charity, we are here to ensure you are always happy in your role.
• We will be in touch after the interview to let you know the outcome and we manage the whole process afterwards.
• When you work for Flow Caritas, you can expect complimentary socials for all of your hard work.
• We will help you further your career in Fundraising.

Interviews will be held throughout the year.

Apply now. They are looking to grow their team by 6 full time employees.

About us

Christian Aid has a vision: a world free from poverty. To do that we are committed to exposing the scandal of poverty, helping in practical ways to root it out from the world, and to challenging and changing the systems that favour the rich and powerful over the poor and marginalized.

About the role

This is a senior manager role that has been created to provide strategic leadership on the ongoing development and effective implementation of Christian Aid's financial crime and anti-corruption policies and procedures. It line manages a Financial Crime Manager and the Anti-Corruption Manager for Africa (new role to be appointed). It is a global role that provides leadership to ensure that Christian Aid has the right training, reporting systems, investigative skills and capacity, and risk and due diligence processes in place to tackle fraud, bribery, terrorist financing, sanctions and money laundering risks. This includes managing and overseeing Christian Aid's fraud & misuse caseload, including directly leading investigations into more complex or sensitive matters, overseeing Christian Aid's Financial Crime Manager in their work and keeping up-to-date with emerging risks and legal & regulatory requirements in relation to counter-terrorist financing, sanctions and money laundering. The role supports the wider Internal Audit remit by deputising for the Head of Internal Audit and Risk Management.

About you

What is essential

You will be a highly experienced and motivated anti-corruption leader with significant experience in legal and regulatory compliance, including playing a strategic role in the development and implementation of related policies and procedures, making sensitive regulatory disclosures and a proven track record of caseload management. You will be an excellent communicator and influencer, committed to gaining the right outcome for Christian Aid in often challenging circumstances. You will be an effective line manager and motivating leader, inspiring the best from your team.

What is desirable

You will have experience of working with an international NGO or other overseas context and direct experience of financial crime risk management including use of screening software. An accounting qualification or good understanding of financial processes along with foreign language skills e.g. Spanish, French, Arabic, Portuguese would also be very useful.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Competency questions

As part of your application please demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions in your supporting statement

Please tell us about a time when you had to coordinate work where there conflicting demands on both time and resources and where you had to negotiate and adapt resources requirements accordingly

-What was the context? What were the conflicting demands?

-What was your role? What was expected of you?

-What action(s) did you take? Why? How?

-What were the results? In what way(s) were you successful? How did you know?

Tell us about a time when you ensured that all of the objectives for your own unit, team or department were achieved on time and within budget

-What was the situation? What were the different objectives?

-What were your responsibilities?

-What actions did you take to ensure that all of your objectives were achieved? If there were any obstacles to this, how did you address them?

-What were the results? Were you successful? If so, how were you successful?

Give us an example of a time when you took an initiative to promote collaborative team working to break down barriers to effective cross-organisational collaboration

-What was the context? What were the obstacles to effective cross-organisational collaboration?

-What was your responsibility?

-What action(s) did you take? Why? How effective were they?

-What were the results? Were you successful? If so, how did you know?

This is a significant opportunity for you to bring your in-depth understanding of international safeguarding and lead on the oversight and case management of safeguarding concerns across Leonard Cheshire’s international programmes.

You will work with the Head of Safeguarding and Organisational Learning, Head of International Operations and others to ensure a consistent approach is applied in the implementation of our safeguarding framework across our international programmes, including with our implementing partners.  This includes providing support to international programmes with enhanced due diligence, safeguarding action plans and beneficiary reporting mechanisms.

You will work closely with in country safeguarding leads and matrix manage relevant staff as agreed with the Head of Safeguarding and Organisational Learning, who you will report directly to.

You will represent Leonard Cheshire at external meetings, forums and conferences to ensure we are both contributing to, and learning from, wider relevant developments in social care practice.

In this role you will promote our organisational culture of learning, dignity and respect, and of least restrictive practice.  You will also work to promote an open culture where concerns, near misses, incidents and issues can be shared openly.

About You

You will bring an in-depth knowledge of current International Safeguarding best practice, including the Charity Commission’s Safeguarding Guidance and DFID’s Enhanced Due Diligence. You will have at least 5 years’ international experience, ideally in a disability context. You will have significant experience of international safeguarding case management, due diligence and safeguarding training and capacity building.

You will have a commitment to supporting people in the least restrictive way possible, ensuring their dignity, respect and human rights are upheld.

You will be able to work flexible hours and have a willingness to travel and stay away from home on a regular basis, including regular international travel.

About Leonard Cheshire

Leonard Cheshire supports individuals to live, learn and work as independently as they choose, whatever their ability.  We do everything humanly possible to empower people to live their lives as freely and as fully as they choose.

What we Offer

• Fair and competitive pay rates
• A generous employer contribution to a company pension scheme with additional life cover
• Substantial annual leave, with the option to buy or sell leave
• Access to a cash health plan at favourable rates
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

We seek candidates with a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire who are excited by this opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with a disability.

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community and we strongly encourage applications from persons with lived experience of disability.

A satisfactory disclosure check is required for this post.

We are looking for an exceptional Volunteer Journey Manager to lead our team that provides information, support and responds to enquiries from volunteers to ensure that they are ready and prepared for Raleigh Expedition, our international volunteering programme. It also oversees that recruitment and support of volunteer leaders.

Using excellent planning, budgeting and communication skills you will ensure a high level of service and information is provided throughout the volunteer or customer journey. The ability to lead a team, build relationships, understand volunteers needs, and continually improve systems and processes in a fast paced environment are essential for this role.

To find out more and apply please download the attached recruitment pack or visit our website.

About ISD

ISD a global counter-extremism organisation dedicated to powering new generations against hate and extremism. For 10 years, we have responded to the rising challenge of extremist movements and the ideologies that underpin them, delivering cutting-edge programmes built from world-leading expertise in communications and technology, grassroots networks, knowledge and research, and policy advice

Position summary

ISD seeks to appoint maternity cover for the Operations Manager role, to join our growing and busy team, who will sit within the Operations and Finance division. This vacancy is for an integral position within ISD’s Operations Team, ensuring all staff have high quality, timely support on Operational matters that enables them to do their work effectively and efficiently. The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of day to day operations for the overall organisation. Working closely with colleagues in Project Operations, HR and Finance, they provide the lead on matters such as data protection, IT, security, health & safety, and contracts. As a temporary position, the successful candidate needs to be able to pick up on all matters and deliver effective results quickly.

Key responsibilities

The successful candidate will deliver the following:

Data Protection:

• Act as ISD’s Data Protection Officer and ensure systems and processes are legally compliant both in the UK and abroad
• Ensure staff and teams are fully aware of an act within the relevant and current requirements regarding data protection

Office Management:

• Ensure the smooth running of the UK office, leading on security, health & safety, fire safety; ensure full legal compliance and that all staff kept informed of any changes and requirements
• Manage contracts for IT, systems, and security related suppliers to ensure value for money and high standards. 

IT:

• Lead on IT services and contractors, both software and hardware; ensure smooth running and development of the organisation’s systems and digital communication
• Ensure all staff and consultants have appropriate access to the IT systems, ensure appropriate hardware provided as relevant and training provided as needed.

Security:

• Work with Head of Project Operations to ensure that robust security is in place for all staff and consultants across the world; ensure effective processes in place and staff aware of these
• Ensure ISD meets its duty of care with regards to security, and develop/maintain a culture of security consciousness across all teams and at all levels
• Ensure risk assessments completed and signed off as relevant.

Support wider Operations and Finance Delivery:

• Support continuous improvements to ISD’s processes and systems, working with teams across the organisation to improve efficiency and effectiveness in key areas of responsibility
• Support HR management through delivery of Operational induction and involvement as required with recruitment, visa applications, and training staff
• Work closely with Project Operations team to ensure consistency of support to the organisation on both project and central Operations matters.

Person specification

Essential:

• High level of knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Data Protection knowledge
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
• Previous Operations / Office Management
• Experience dealing with contracts and suppliers
• Experience of managing risk assessments
• Superb ability to organise own work and prioritise effectively
• High levels of confidentiality and professionalism
• Strong communicator, with focus on listening, understanding and clarifying; clear and concise written and verbal skills
• Ability to work quickly and deal professionally with fast-changing situations
• Works effectively with others to create and deliver solutions that meet their individual and organisational needs
• Has growth mindset and challenges self and others to develop better ways of doing things 

Desirable:

• Digital fluency including CRMs
• Project management
• Experience dealing with security
• Experience of HR systems
• Experience of leading delivery of CRM developments
• Strong stakeholder management skills, able to develop positive relationships with wide range of people 

Application Process:

f you would like to apply for this position, please send a one-page cover letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the job and an up-to-date CV (no more than 2 pages) by 12 noon Monday 21st October 2019.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and applications without a covering letter will not be considered. All applicants who are invited to interview will be asked to produce evidence of their right to work in the UK.