Salary: £23,254 pro rata (£9,302 actual per annum)
Contract: 12 month fixed term contract
Hours: Part-time, 15 hours per week
Location: Home-based

About our organisation

The Soil Association, formed in 1946, is the only UK charity which works across the spectrum of human health, the environment and animal welfare. That’s because we cannot tackle these issues in isolation.

We campaign for change, we support farming innovation, we serve healthy food in communities, we support and grow the organic market and we protect forests.

We couldn't do any of this without our supporters, partners, donors and dedicated staff. We make a difference in the world where it’s needed the most.

About the opportunity

The Policy and Influencing Officer will work closely with Food for Life Get Togethers (FFLGT) regional teams in the programme’s test and learn regions (Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, North of England, the Midlands) to complete a distinct piece of work to define the scope, focus and reach of the programme’s policy and influencing plan which will embeds FFLGT’s approach at a devolved nation, regional and local authority level.

About you

Above all we are looking for:

Experience of developing and implementing impactful policy / influencing activities at a devolved nation, regional, local authority or institutional level

Experience of consultation and insight gathering at a strategic level

Experience of writing external and internal facing communications and marketing pieces

Commitment to Safeguarding

The Soil Association and FFL are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people that we work with. In accordance with this commitment we ensure that we follow a thorough and safe recruitment and selection process for all roles that work with children. This includes checking against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) where appropriate. Please ensure that you completed the attached self-disclosure form to apply for this position and please note that if you are successful in your application to the role any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Our employee benefits

Working with us you will have a range of financial and lifestyle benefits, including 27 days annual holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service (pro rata for part-time). For more information on our benefits please visit our website.

Important dates

Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 14th August 2020
Interviews are expected to take place: Monday 24th August via video conferencing

To Apply

Please read our full job description for this role.

Please submit your CV with a covering letter (both in Microsoft Word format). Your covering letter must cover the “essential” criteria listed in the Job Description. Failure to submit a covering letter may mean your application is removed from the shortlisting process.

To support our work on enhancing our advertising reach please complete the Equal ops form too and return this with your application. Please make sure that the file names of the documents you attach contain your name (first name and surname).

Please note we look at applications on arrival and reserve the right to close this vacancy early. All vacancies will remain open for a minimum of one calendar week.

Soil Association is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of their background. We value diversity whilst also acknowledging that people from certain backgrounds are underrepresented in our organisation. If you’re not sure about applying, please get in touch with us for a chat.

Thank you for your interest in supporting our work at the Soil Association

ABOUT US

The Diana Award is proud to be the only charity set up in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales and her belief that young people have the power to change the world. It’s a big mission but there are two things within it that we focus our charity’s efforts on – young people and change.

Throughout all of our programmes and initiatives ‘change’ for and by young people is central. We all play our part to help realise this vision and our team is diverse in its talents and roles. Day-to-day we can be found working out in the community with young people through our anti-bullying and mentoring initiatives, fundraising, managing our valued corporate partners, providing vital HR and communications support, celebrating young people in memory of Princess Diana and plenty more.

We’re not your typical organisation. From the moment that you join The Diana Award, you’re part of our family. Together, we are united by our shared belief that young people can change the world, and, by our values: passion, collaboration, integrity, ambition and unity.

THE ROLE

Over the past 20 years The Diana Award has delivered services to thousands of young people across the UK and beyond, honing our expertise and skills to produce exceptional, high quality interventions that create long lasting change.

As we embark on the next phase of our strategy, we’re looking for an experienced Impact and Evaluation Manager to head up a brand new team within our Programmes' Directorate.

This is a brand new role designed to ensure that evaluation frameworks are embedded across all our programmes, driving data driven decisions, and enabling us to best support the young people we work with. You'll also play a key role in helping us demonstrate our impact, feeding into our policy, advocacy and fundraising work to ensure sustainability and growth.

Reporting to: Director of Programmes

• Direct Reports: 2 x Impact and Evaluation Coordinators

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To lead the development of The Diana Award's monitoring and evaluation strategy, ensuring robust frameworks and tools are in place to demonstrate our impact, including clearly defined and measurable outcomes

• In collaboration with the marketing and comms team, produce reports for a range of internal and external audiences combining narrative, data and analysis

• To promote a culture of evidence-based practice and use of insights to drive improvements

• Support colleagues across the organisation as needed, providing advice and guidance on impact and evaluation

• To lead on the commissioning and management of external evaluators or research teams as required

• Lead on the development of impact case studies

• Lead on programme Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) reporting, ensuring results frameworks are updated as required, identifying areas of concern early and flagging them with management for action

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Masters level or equivalent relevant experience in evaluation or social research techniques

• Demonstrable experience of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies

• Highly developed analytical skills, with the ability to apply creative solutions to complex problems

• Ability to think critically about monitoring, evaluation and learning

• Highly detail oriented with excellent accuracy

• Organised and self-motivated with the ability to manage a varied workload within agreed deadlines

• A proactive and flexible approach with the ability to work independently and act on initiative where appropriate

• Ability to work collaboratively, while taking a leadership role

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to analyse data and provide meaningful and credible information on short term results and long-term trends

• Strong influencing skills to ensure that insight is at the heart of business decisions

DIVERSITY

The Diana Award is committed to building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the young people we support. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that values and respects the people who work for us. We seek to ensure all job applications are treated fairly, with respect and without bias.

We positively encourage applications from suitably experienced candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

The Diana Award is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all. This is a responsibility that is shared by all members of staff the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS or equivalent police check. We also ask all staff to undertake safeguarding training when they join us.

Location: Working remotely from home, occasionally co-work spaces, with frequent business travel.

Start date: Late Summer.

Salary: Band 1 or 2 Researcher depending on experience, £20,000 - £25,000.

Benefits: 30 days Annual holiday, Pension Scheme.

Hours of Work: Flexible, 35 hours per week; full-time, but part time may be considered.

Application Timetable: Wed 19 Aug mid-day: Close Thu-Fri 20-21 Aug: Shortlisting Tue-Fri 1- 4 Sep: Virtual Interviews.

The Dartington Service Design Lab is an internationally respected research and design charity dedicated to improving child outcomes. We seek a Researcher to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will enjoy a varied and quite independent role, spanning child development research, service design and evaluation, and public system reform. 

The work is rarely routine because we are often experimenting and trying to innovate with those who we work with. This requires a blend of mental agility, practicality, perseverance and an ability to adapt to deliver the necessary outcomes without continuous supervision. The person should be comfortable with ambiguity and approach new challenges with both curiosity and level-headedness. As a small organisation the wider team are mutually supportive as we all work closely together. The successful candidate will need to be able to communicate well with both their colleagues and our stakeholders. We value empathy and collaboration and a strong focus on using evidence for social good. 

We need a highly motivated researcher, equipped with a first, or upper second-class undergraduate degree in a relevant field, and those with a Master’s degree are strongly encouraged to apply as well. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Undertaking evidence reviews to inform policy and/or practice within tight deadlines; 

• Assisting with data collection, synthesis, management and analysis; 

• Helping prepare supporting materials for workshops, training and other events; 

• Drafting and refining reports, presentations and other dissemination outputs (including social media activities e.g. blogs, tweets etc.). 

• Conducting research activities with young people, families and stakeholders, using ethical and creative methods to adapt to participant need and contributing to insight synthesis and communication. 

Location is flexible, as a team we largely operate remotely across the UK with regular project related travel. We have also been using online and video communication tools well before the impact of COVID-19. Our staff tend to work from home or when appropriate, together in local co- working spaces, or from our own workspace in Devon. When possible, we also regularly meet as a whole team in Devon. 

The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and pre- employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. 

Those living in the poorest and most disadvantaged communities across Britain are often the ones who feel furthest from policy making. The Centre for Social Justice is an independent organisation that puts social justice at the heart of British politics to transform people's lives by releasing them from poverty.

Since its inception the CSJ has set the agenda for social policy reform, from the the Modern Slavery Act and Universal Credit to tackling local gang crime. We have a reputation for ground-breaking research, big ideas and pioneering nation changing reforms.

We partner with over 400 grassroot charities from Britain's poorest communities, to develop ambitious, evidence-based and experience-led reforms that tackle the root causes of poverty and social breakdown and use our extensive network of political, policy and media contacts to campaign for these reforms to be implemented.

Alliance Director

The Centre for Social Justice

Competitive

National, with access to London

The work of the CSJ is informed by our grassroot partners, who bring first-hand evidence of the impact of poverty and disadvantage. The Alliance Director will lead the relationship with these vital partners and ensure their local, experience-led voice acts as the catalyst for our policy reforms. The Alliance Director will develop our existing regional presence and expand into new regions to ensure the CSJ is able to offer its key support for even more local organisations. The Director will represent our partners internally, providing a link to our policy development, and will create networks of regional stakeholders and philanthropists across England, ensuring vital support and access to policy making for our partners. The Alliance Director will also be a key part of the senior management team, supporting the CSJ's continued growth and success.

We are looking for an ambitious and credible senior leader with a passion for social justice and a track record of leading growth. You will bring excellent experience of collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, building and maintaining productive relationships to the highest level and a genuine belief in local partnership working to achieve high impact. A start up mentality to get ensure the regional presence grows at pace, coupled the ability to inspire and lead the regional team and external stakeholders to deliver an ambitious growth strategy, will be essential.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

Closing date: Monday 7th September 2020

Interviews with Prospectus: 14-23rd September 2020

Engagement meetings with stakeholders: w/c 28th September 2020

Panel interviews with The CSJ: w/c 5th October 2020

The CSJ is committed to achieve greater diversity in its senior management team and actively encourages applications from diverse communities, regardless of race, age, sexuality, beliefs or disability.

This post is primarily responsible to support in the collation of evidence and writing of a report into the needs of Somali-led Mosques in the UK (3 days).  Secondary responsibilities include dissemination of information about the EUSS Scheme through the mosques (1 day).

CSO is a national second tier organisation set up for the Somali Voluntary and Community Sectors to assist as an umbrella organisation. It aims to provide a collective voice for the Somali Community in the UK in areas of Health & Wellbeing, Criminal Justice, Education, Poverty Reduction and Economic empowerment. 

The China Institute

The China Institute (CI), based in London, is to be the most reliable source of knowledge about China today and the place where Chinese and Western opinion leaders share concerns and ideas. The China Institute will provide the intellectual and interpersonal foundations for strategic engagement with China by Britain and our allies.Its organisation will be modelled on The Resolution Foundation, which has set a high standard for think tank productivity and value.

The China Institute is a project with high level supporters from parliament and business, who will play their parts in the fund-raising and establishment of this very necessary project. The China Institute will be a not for profit and may be a charity.

Fundraising Strategy Development – freelance post

Outline brief

We are seeking a fundraising consultant to work with us to provide external input and recommendations as we develop our fundraising strategy for the next three years. The consultant will provide expert guidance on how to fundraise. 

The consultant will produce (with our input) the Case for Support. This should be accompanied by an implementation plan, alongside a realistic timeline with proposed milestones.

The project to develop strategic thinking about The China Institute fundraising will include:

• Data gathering and analysis 
• Analysis of fundraising streams, lifecycle stage and potential income trajectory
• Development of strategic options
• Reviewing with Directors & edits to plan
• Meetings to discuss an early draft of the report
• Report & presentation of conclusions 

Candidate Requirements:

• Mature, experienced fundraiser with a good track record and references
•  Able to work independently and efficiently in your home, as well as with a small administrative team
• Have a laptop with all MS Office programmes and fast Wifi
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience in developing strategic partnerships
• The ability to work through the fundraising cycle with donors.
•  An organised, strong project manager with the ability to devise donor engagement plans and use project/account plans, budgets, and other financial information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to attend events and meetings in London

Are you an ambitious and innovative digital leader looking to take on the next exciting challenge in your career?

• Ewell, Surrey
• Permanent, full time
• Circa £50,000 per annum + Competitive Benefits

A little bit about the role…

Are you an ambitious and innovative digital leader looking to take on the next exciting challenge in your career? Would you like to contribute to increasing the success of Samaritans’ external campaigns activity, ensuring digital aspects are seamlessly integrated into all projects at every level, from traditional marketing, to fundraising and volunteer recruitment, encouraging the organisation towards a digital first mindset?

Samaritans is looking for a Head of Digital to develop and implement the engagement strategy across all Samaritans digital platforms including website, product development, social media, optimisation, email and direct comms. The role will work closely with the Head of Marketing and Head of Media as well as key contacts within the Fundraising and Service department on UX and customer journey planning for donations and campaigns, and to ensure our digital communications are fully joined up across the organisation and seamlessly embedded in all external activity.

The service provided by Samaritans’ has never been more relevant. We are there for people when life gets tough, and the demand for our service is rising all the time. We have undergone significant change in our brand and digital technology providers in recent months, and we have even bigger ambitions to transform our service to reach more people in new ways, particularly within the digital space.

We’re looking for somebody who is confident in navigating a constantly fluctuating digital landscape to carve out the best and most appropriate opportunites for Samaritans across awareness, engagement, fundraising and volunteering. You will be adept at managing relationships at all levels to ensure upskilling and information sharing around new ideas, products and services, ensuring that Samaritans’ digital presence is continually evolving.

If you have experience of managing all online communications, reporting and learning from data, maximising conversion and have passion for working out how to best serve our core user base, then we would love to hear from you. We need someone who is driven and motivated to ensure that Samaritans is future proofed and best in class within the sector. If you're interested in finding out more about the role please read the attached job description as set out below.

About Samaritans

At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. We believe it is preventable and that by working together we can give people the support they need before they reach crisis point. We are one of the most trusted charities in the UK and ROI, and we answer a call for help every six seconds. We have around 175 staff and more than 20,000 volunteers based across 201 branches giving emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We don’t just hear you, we listen.

Our Location

Our Central Office is located in a converted mill in Ewell, Surrey which is just over 30-minutes by train from Waterloo and 15 minutes from Wimbledon. As an employer we offer a good range of benefits, including 25 days’ holiday, 3 well-being days, Flexible working, Health Cash Plan, Pension and interest-free season ticket loans.

To apply

If you would like to apply for this role please send an updated CV and an accompanying statement, outlining your motivations for applying for the role and how you meet the stated criteria no later than 09:00am on Monday 10th August 2020.

Our client, a leading London university, is currently looking to recruit a part time Health and Safety and Space Coordinator. This role is offered on a temporary basis and will be supporting the effective operations for the faculty, including effective management of risk, incidents investigation and office space utilisation

• Solid H&S coordination / management skills with the ability to ensure the organisation is fully H&S compliant
• Management / coordination of facilities and estates
• Office space management including office moves
• Risk management with the ability to develop and apply effective mitigating actions

This wide-ranging role will take responsibility for advising on and overseeing health and safety management within the Faculty, office space management and coordination of all estates and facilities aspects. The post holder will be the first point of contact for all new starters and leavers.

The successful candidate will hold a NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.Previous experience of working in a similar post previously, ideally from the higher education sector.You will need to be a trouble shooter, and able to assess tasks quickly and accurately.This post is starting on a part time basis over 3 days week, and confirmed until November in the first instance. You will need to be available immediately or short notice to be considered.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role.

We’re working exclusively with this high-profile Global Educational Institute to recruit a Communications Manager with strong experience in stakeholder management, media handling, line management, and ideally international comms.

This is an exciting opportunity to join this world-renowned organisation, helping them continue to maintain their reputation as the primary thought leader in their area.

You will be:

• Leading the press office
• Developing and implementing integrated comms plans across a variety of projects
• Designing engaging and accessible content for a range of audiences
• Delivering international and internal comms strategies
• Managing the Communications Officer

Main responsibilities include:

• Leading on the development, delivery, and evaluation of communications activity across impact projects and clients
• Establishing relationships with media and key stakeholders to maximise visibility through PR and thought leadership
• Co-ordinating responses to media enquiries, drafting statements and facilitating interview requests
• Leading the content strategy, producing high quality, impactful, and accessible output
• Briefing senior spokespeople, including development of Q&As, speeches, and lines)
• Establishing a proactive internal communications strategy
• Delivering the international communications strategy, reaching new global audiences and enhancing reputation in key areas

Experience within Education, Research, and International Development would be particularly desirable, as well as confidence working in a complex organisation with multiple projects.

To be successful, you will be confident, strategic, influential, and collaborative – able to work under pressure, resolve conflicts effectively, and instil passion in everything you do.

This role is based just outside of London (West), easily accessible from Paddington Station, with a return to the office expected in the coming months.

To find out more about this organisation please apply with your CV or get in touch with Heather Burch at The Talent Set for further information.

We anticipate a very high response for this role and are sorry that it’s unlikely we will be able to respond to each applicant individually. For successful applicants, we will be in contact by the closing date.

The ICO is looking for a Senior Policy Officer to join the Innovation Hub within our Innovation Department. The Innovation Hub works collaboratively with businesses, regulators and other organisations to provide advice on the development of innovative products and services. Taking a proactive approach to privacy issues, the team offers a steer to innovating firms on good data protection practice where the novel nature of emerging data-driven technologies may result in uncertainty in how the legislation should be interpreted or applied.

This is an exciting opportunity to help us shape the development and use of ground-breaking technologies and approaches, and influence information rights practices of innovative businesses and start-ups.

About the ICO

The ICO is the UK’s independent authority set up to uphold information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals.

The ICO’s work is interesting and immensely rewarding – it is of national importance and increasingly in the public eye.  We are at the forefront of information rights policy development, providing direct advice to the public, and enforcing the UK’s data protection and freedom of information laws. We hold a unique position as a regulator across the whole of the private, public and third sectors.

About the Innovation Department

The Innovation Department is responsible for leading the ICO’s work on the privacy and data protection issues arising from new and innovative uses of personal data. It deals with some of the most high profile issues of the day, from the increasing amount of personalisation and profiling taking place in online environments, to the assessment of risk when deploying new and novel technology. The department plays an important role engaging with government, regulators, industry, and leading academics. Our role is to influence stakeholders and support innovators taking a data protection by-design approach to the development of new products and services.

About you

Degree educated or equivalent, you will have a strong interest in information rights, privacy and innovation. Ideally, you will have existing knowledge of data protection law, although we are equally open to applications from those who can demonstrate relevant experience of applying similarly complex legislation and the ability to adapt quickly. Past experience of working within a regulatory innovation-focused environment would be an advantage.

You will need to be a clear and confident communicator both in writing and in person, with the ability to confidently engage with and influence stakeholders.

Closing Date

Applications must be submitted by 23:59 on Tuesday 18 August 2020.

Please note if you are appointed to work with the ICO you will be required to complete security clearance processes. These include identity and qualification checks and a Basic Disclosure level check of unspent criminal convictions

The ICO is looking for a Senior Policy Officer to join the Digital Economy Team (DET) within our Innovation Department. The DET leads the ICO’s policy-level engagement with some of the world’s largest online platform providers, including Facebook, Google and Amazon. These platforms are a part of everyday life for a significant majority of UK citizens, and the DET takes a proactive approach to addressing the data protection and privacy issues arising from the ever increasing volume of social and professional activity taking place in digital and connected environments.

This is an exciting opportunity to help us shape how the information rights practices of large multi-national technology companies impact the lives of the UK public.

About the ICO

The ICO is the UK’s independent authority set up to uphold information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals.

The ICO’s work is interesting and immensely rewarding – it is of national importance and increasingly in the public eye.  We are at the forefront of information rights policy development, providing direct advice to the public, and enforcing the UK’s data protection and freedom of information laws. We hold a unique position as a regulator across the whole of the private, public and third sectors.

About the Innovation Department

The Innovation Department is responsible for leading the ICO’s work on the privacy and data protection issues arising from new and innovative uses of personal data. It deals with some of the most high profile issues of the day, from the increasing amount of personalisation and profiling taking place in online environments, to the assessment of risk when deploying new and novel technology. The department plays an important role engaging with government, regulators, industry, and leading academics. Our role is to influence stakeholders and support innovators taking a data protection by-design approach to the development of new products and services.

About you

Degree educated or equivalent, you will have a strong interest in information rights, privacy, and the development of the digital economy. Ideally, you will have existing knowledge of data protection law, although we are equally open to applications from those who can demonstrate relevant experience of applying similarly complex legislation and the ability to adapt quickly. Past experience of working within a regulatory or internet focused environment would be an advantage. In addition, you will need to be able to demonstrate significant relevant experience in a policy, legal or stakeholder engagement role.

You will need to be a clear and confident communicator both in writing and in person, with the ability to engage with and influence stakeholders at a very senior level.

Applications must be submitted by 23:59 on Tuesday 18 August 2020.

Please note if you are appointed to work with the ICO you will be required to complete security clearance processes. These include identity and qualification checks and a Basic Disclosure level check of unspent criminal conviction

Science Officer 
Central London (initially home based due to COVID-19)

If you are passionate about animal welfare and have a scientific background, this is an exciting opportunity to join an award-winning organisation that’s making a life-saving difference to people and animals.  

About Us

Animal Free Research UK is the leading charity working towards a world where human diseases are cured faster without animal suffering. By pioneering excellence, inspiring and supporting scientists and influencing change, we are improving medical research and putting an end to animal testing.

By 2040, we aim to transform medical research and regulation in the UK so that the development of treatments for human diseases can be entirely animal free and breakthroughs can be achieved faster.

We’re currently looking for a Science Officer to join our team on a full-time basis. 

The Benefits 

- Salary of £27,000 per annum
- Pension
- Flexible/home working options
- Join a charity that places ethics at the heart of science

This is a fantastic opportunity to play an integral role in achieving our strategic goals. Your work will make a real difference and will help to accelerate the discovery and delivery of effective treatments for human diseases and bring an end to animal suffering. 

Working as part of our Science and Public Affairs Team, you’ll have the chance to enhance your experience in a number of areas, from co-ordinating research to overcoming the scientific and legislative barriers to animal free research.  

The Role

As a Science Officer, you will co-ordinate the high-quality research we fund and conduct desk-based scientific research to support the delivery of our vision.

Some of your duties will include: 

- Engaging with our grant holders to deliver communications, updates and impact reports 
- Gathering evidence for the use of non-animal technologies and methods 
- Supporting our work to create an animal-free research career path to develop the next generation of animal-free scientists
- Working with the Science Team to deliver a science plan that supports best use of the charity’s scientific resources and grant funding

About You 

To join us as a Science Officer, you will need: 

- An undergraduate degree, ideally higher, in a relevant scientific discipline 
- Demonstrable scientific data gathering, discovery and analytical skills 
- The ability to summarise complex scientific information into technical and layman’s terms
- Strong administrative skills, including fast and accurate data entry 
- A high level of IT literacy, including proficiency in database software 
- External stakeholder management skills 

Experience of working in a grant funded organisation would be beneficial to your application.

Other organisations may call this role Scientific Researcher, Researcher, Scientific Research Officer, Scientific Research Co-ordinator, or Research Officer.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on 1st September 2020. Interviews are scheduled to be held on the 18th September 2020. 

Webrecruit and Animal Free Research UK are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you are seeking your next challenge as a Science Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Political Advisor for a number of Shadow Cabinet members, as part of the Leader’s Office for the Official Opposition.

The post holder will provide policy research, support and analysis in the given policy area to their Shadow Cabinet member and the frontbench team, as part of the Political Advisor directorate.

The roles available are:

1. Political Advisor to the Shadow Secretary of State for Transport, Jim McMahon
2. Political Advisor to the Shadow Secretary of State for Education, Kate Green

The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge of the Labour Party and its structures, knowledge of the parliamentary process, excellent organisational skills, experience of preparing written and verbal briefing materials and the ability to work proactively with a variety of stakeholders.

To apply for this role, please complete a separate application form for each role that you are interested in, alongside an equal opportunities form and send to the relevant inbox by no later than 13th August 2020. Due to the volume of applications received, you must complete a separate application for each role and dual applications will not be considered.

Please note all interviews will be held remotely.

Please note that this is a fixed term contract for the period only that the Shadow Minister is in the Shadow Cabinet position.

The Labour Party values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

With a growing reputation and demand, this is an exciting time to join the Research Unit and Church Army’s wider Learning and Development team. Since its inception in 1997, the Research Unit has had the brief to examine contemporary Christian evangelism, mission, and the creation of fresh expressions of Church.

As a Senior Researcher, you will make a substantive contribution to the design and delivery of mixed method research projects. These include externally funded research projects and evaluations for dioceses and national church institutions as well as internal research and consultancy work for Church Army. You will be expected to take initiative in the development of new projects, working with the Research Team leader to help identify, contract, design and deliver these. As a Senior Researcher, you will also play an important role in mentoring more junior colleagues and communicating with the wider church through speaking engagements and publications.

The team works closely together, to live out its Christian ethos and model Church Army values, and the post holder for this role will actively engage in this also. We are looking for someone who will be excited to research what God is doing and how lives are being transformed across Church Army, sharing in our belief in what we do and why we do it.
 

Please see the job description and our website for more information.

We are recruiting 1.5 posts across two roles within the Research Team and would therefore consider applications from those looking for part-time hours.

*Due to the responsibilities of the role there is an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010 that the post holder has an active faith in Jesus, demonstrated by an involvement in a local church and agreement with the vision and values of Church Army.