The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is a leading global institution for research, teaching and learning, and impact and communications, based at the University of Sussex.
Our vision is of equal and sustainable societies, locally and globally, where everyone can live secure, fulfilling lives free from poverty and injustice. We believe passionately that cutting-edge research, knowledge and evidence are crucial in shaping the changes needed for our broader vision to be realised, and to support people, societies and institutions to navigate the challenges ahead.
We are seeking a highly motivated team member to provide communications support to a portfolio of knowledge projects. Working closely with colleagues in the Knowledge, Impact and Policy team, this role requires excellent communications, editorial, marketing and organisational skills alongside a creative flair and a proactive approach to work.
Tasks will include:
- Support the production of printed materials including marketing materials, research reports, policy briefs and case studies.
- Produce online content including blogs, news stories, social media posts and multimedia content.
- Work as part of a team to contribute to innovative communications planning - ensuring that communications products are delivered to high standards, in timely, relevant and engaging formats suited to the audiences needs.
Due to project funding this role is initially envisaged as a fixed term 12 month contract.
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Notre Dame Refugee Centre is recruiting a Centre Administrator
The Administrator post is a key role in the Centre. The overall purpose is ‘to provide administrative support so that we are able to operate efficiently and cost effectively and quality of service provision is ensured.’
As well as this central role the postholder will assist the Director with a new project to develop the organisation’s outcome reporting. This will require proven database skills. For the full job description visit the NDRC website.
We are a busy Centre providing a wide programme of support to 1600 refugees asylum seekers, and other Human Rights applicants from all over London.
The post is advertised at 28 hours a week with a salary of £19,195.20 (FTE £23,994).
If you are interested in applying please send a CV and covering letter by clicking the Apply now button. The deadline for applications is Sunday 27th October.
Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview on Thursday 31st October.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT US The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity. We want to see a UK rich in native woods and trees, for people and wildlife. The Trust aims to engage and inspire people about woods and trees to help us meet our vision of creating, restoring and protecting woodland. We own and care for over 1,000 woodland sites across the United Kingdom and support the creation and management of woodland on others’ land.
THE ROLE We’re looking for an Assistant Site Manager to join the regional estate team and support our Site Manager at Langley Vale Wood and other Site Managers across Surrey and the South East region.In this role, you will provide operational and in particular on-site management support at Langley Vale Wood, to deliver the First World War Centenary Wood Project. You’ll also provide management support on other sites in Surrey with the impacts of Ash Dieback and other tree pests and diseases, as well as support the delivery the Trust’s estate work programme and wider regional operations and activities.You’ll support day to day land based operations, liaise with neighbours and the public and maximise the opportunity for visitor engagement, community and volunteer involvement at key sites. Using Woodland Trust systems and databases you will carry out tree inspections, recording, risk assessments and implement planned works.
THE CANDIDATE You will need previous experience of working in the forestry or conservation sector in a land based role. Specifically you’ll need experience of working with and managing countryside contracts and contractors, volunteers and have engaged with a wide variety of users, visitors, communities and neighbours. Ideally you will have a relevant qualification to support your experience.With a positive and results focussed approach you’ll be determined to seek successful outcomes from every scenario. You’ll be able to work and communicate with others effectively, be commercially aware and flexible to changing demands. You’ll be organised and thorough and have high standards and expectations for the works you manage.A full driving licence or the ability to undertake travel across a wide area, sometimes to remote locations is a must. You will be expected to live within, or very close to the counties listed against the post.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT There’s no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Whatever you do here you will be supporting our work to protect and enhance woods and trees. In return we recognise and value our people. You'll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with a contributory pension, life assurance and good holiday entitlement.
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ABOUT US The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity. We want to see a UK rich in native woods and trees, for people and wildlife. The Trust aims to engage and inspire people about woods and trees to help us meet our vision of creating, restoring and protecting woodland. We own and care for over 1,000 woodland sites across the United Kingdom and support the creation and management of woodland on others’ land.THE ROLE We’re looking for a Site Manager to join the southeast regional estate team and to manage a diverse portfolio of woodlands across Surrey and West Kent to the highest professional standard, in line with the Trusts policies and standards and to ensure the safety of our visitors, contractors and volunteers.
As Site Manager, you will represent the Woodland Trust locally, lead on land based and forestry operations such as silvicultural management of young secondary woodland sites through to PAWS, public access improvements and deal with the impacts of Ash Dieback and other tree pests and diseases while advocating our work, engaging volunteers, communities and supporters and influencing others to act.Using Woodland Trust systems and databases you will carry out tree safety inspections, risk assessments, review site management plans in line with FSC and UKWAS, apply for felling licences and for land-based grants, and implement planned works.
THE CANDIDATE With previous experience in land-based management in the forestry or conservation sector, you’ll have a strong track record of managing sites particularly woodlands, project, budget and contract management, successful partnership working and Health and Safety management.You will have excellent communication skills, be commercially aware and able to work with existing and build on effective partnerships. A full driving licence is a must have, along with the ability to undertake travel across a wide area, sometimes to remote locations. Occasional overnight stays will be required and you’ll be expected to live within a reasonable travel distance of the management area.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT There’s no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Whatever you do here you will be supporting our work to protect and enhance woods and trees. In return, we recognise and value our people. You'll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with contributory pension, life assurance and good holiday entitlement.
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Job title: Regional Outreach Officer - South
Region: Home Based in Devon or Cornwall
Directorate: Regional Operations
Contract: 6 Months Fixed Term Contract, Full Time – 35 hours per week
Salary: £25,469.00 per annum pro rata
About The Royal British Legion
The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.
Our Values and Behaviours
Does the following describe you?
- A desire to provide a great customer service and support
- Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others
- Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution
- Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop
- An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others
If so then we would like to hear from you ….
The Role
The Royal British Legion’s Outreach Service supports vulnerable beneficiaries and their families to find practical and sustainable ways to make positive changes, achieve their potential and lead fulfilling lives.
You will have a passion for engaging and supporting beneficiaries who may be struggling with offending behaviour, homelessness, domestic violence, substance use or mental health issues. Providing much needed advice, advocacy and on-going support, you will have knowledge and experience of statutory and non-statutory service provision.
We are seeking to recruit an individual who has a creative, flexible and reliable approach to their work, someone who can work autonomously as well as being a strong team player. You must have excellent communication and administration skills and be able to manage a diverse and changing workload.
In addition you will have the ability to work using your own initiative, combined with experience of dealing effectively with complex situations. You will have experience of managing a caseload and prioritising tasks on a daily basis. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to foster and maintain strong relationships to ensure effective work with the people we support, colleagues and other stakeholders.
The post is home-based and requires significant travel across the Legion’s Midlands Region, with a prominence in Devon and Cornwall. This role includes travelling, a company car/car allowance will be provided.
How to Apply
Please apply by clicking ‘Apply Online’
Closing date for this role is: Monday 21st October
Interviews: Week commencing 28th October in Plymouth
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Do you want a new challenge and an opportunity to use your skills to make a difference to people’s lives?
Sustrans is the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle. We connect people and places, create liveable neighbourhoods, transform the school run and deliver a happier, healthier commute. We are looking for a highly motivated ecologist, passionate about making it easier for people to walk and cycle, with relevant experience to join our team.
Ecologist
(SUS2746)
£31,058 per annum
Up to 37.5 hours per week (flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and/or a job share will be considered)
Based in either Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester
(other locations will be considered to suit the successful candidate)
This role will have the responsibility of supporting the Senior Ecologist in advising on all ecological aspects of Sustrans work throughout the UK. In collaboration with colleagues and partners across a wide range of disciplines, you will support the delivery of new walking and cycling infrastructure and the maintenance of existing walking and cycling routes across the UK.
With significant practical experience in relevant previous roles, higher level vocational qualification or degree in ecology or equivalent, your expertise will guide our approach to designing and undertaking construction work. In addition you will implement ecological best practice across the organisation.
Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 1pm on Thursday 24 October 2019. Interviews will be held on Thursday 7 November 2019.
Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.
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Sustrans is the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle, by connecting people and places, creating liveable neighbourhoods, transforming the school run and delivering a happier, healthier commute. Take the next step on your Sustrans journey by applying for the following key vacancy:
Active Travel Officer
Harlow and Gilston Garden Town (HGGT)
£24,446 per annum (Ref: SUS2730)
37.5 hours per week
contract to 30 September 2021 - based in Epping Forest
As HGGT Active Travel Officer, this exciting new role will get involved in designing, developing and undertaking a programme of behaviour change activities that promote walking, cycling and public transport across a range of settings including schools, colleges, workplaces and communities. This work is fundamental to achieving targets for a significant modal shift of at least 50% of all journeys being made by sustainable means, through activities, events and initiatives to raise the profile of active and sustainable travel.
With a good standard of education, you will have experience of working in behaviour change projects, of leading engagement activities, organising and running events and of initiating and building effective relationships with community groups and with partner organisations and agencies. With excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships, you will be pro-active and be able to motivate and enthuse others. Commitment to the promotion of sustainable transport is essential as is an understanding of the local sustainable transport issues and the health benefits of active travel. Clearance by an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check is mandatory for this role.
Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Monday 21 October 2019. Interviews will take place in Epping Forest on Thursday 31 October 2019.
Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.
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UpRising are recruiting for a full-time Senior Programme Manager to be responsible for managing and supporting the delivery of our Cardiff programmes for a fixed-term of 9 months.
About UpRising:
Our mission is to open up the pathways to leadership for talented young adults from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds and to equip them with the knowledge, networks, skills and confidence to fulfil their leadership potential, find new opportunities and transform the world around them through social action.
The Role:
We are looking for an inspiring and motivated individual looking to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people from diverse and underrepresented communities. This role will manage and support the delivery of our Cardiff programmes as well as build our networks locally. Responsibilities include but are not limited to programme planning, budget management, stakeholder management and supporting the programme coordinators where necessary.
The successful applicant will need to undergo a DBS check, and will need to be able to travel to, or be based in, Cardiff. For the full details of this position (including job descriptions, competencies and how to apply), download our job pack.
Please be advised this is a maternity cover role and therefore the contract we are offering is fixed-term only.
Important application details:
Application deadline: 8:59AM Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Interview date: Wednesday 30th October 2019
To Apply:
1. Please send your Cover Letter and CV through our online portal.
2. For diversity monitoring, we also request that you fill in our Equal Ops Form,
Please note that we may contact suitable applicants before this date so you are encouraged to apply early.
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