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We’re a small, ambitious team looking to maximise our impact by raising awareness of what we do, building our community and developing strategic partnerships. We’re looking for someone who can communicate our mission, get people on board and pave the way for new projects and activities. The responsibilities of the Partnerships & Community Manager will include:

• Creating and owning the partnerships and community strategy, goals, monthly plan and budget for 2024 and beyond
• Strategy and execution of external communications to position CAIF as an inclusive hub for shared expertise, updates and resources on Cooperative AI.  For example: a monthly newsletter; the website and YouTube channel; a regular blog
• Planning and hosting CAIF events, for example: a retreat of 25-50 leaders in the field; a summer school for high-potential grad students; online seminar series; online panel discussions on Cooperative AI; competitions & workshops at major conferences
• Delivering programs and events with other organisations in our network (such as the Centre for the Governance of AI, the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society, the Collective Intelligence Project, or the Center on Long-Term Risk), and helping to build new connections to other organisations
• Providing non-technical input to support the development of learning resources on Cooperative AI such as an online course, bibliography, and modules for inclusion on other organisations’ curricula. Leading on the promotion of these resources
• Owning our social media policy and managing our mailing lists
• In order to achieve all the above, you may also be responsible for hiring and managing at least one direct report, and managing the work of external contractors

A rewarding opportunity for someone wishing to gain insight into the operational efficiency of a fantastic Secretariat's fundraising department and provide day-to-day coordination and project management support for departmental projects and initiatives.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing comprehensive administrative support service to the Fundraising and Marketing department.
• Supporting the Director of Fundraising and Marketing in the effective administration of departmental meetings, invoicing, and budget tracking across the team.

Strong interpersonal skills are required for this role to be able to respond to colleagues, other key stakeholders needs, with respect and intention to provide an excellent and efficient service.

This is an ideal role for anyone wishing to understand the mechanics of a fundraising function, process donations and hold an integral role in engaing with donors and the public.

We wish to receive applications from individuals that have a real interest in learning, coupled with a "can do attitude" and have excellent communcation skills; orally and in writing.

Please refer to the job description and contact the HR team if you have any questions about the position,

We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, as we expect this position to be filled very quickly. So please submit your CV with a short covering letter [no more than 1 page].

Hope for Justice exists to bring an end to modern slavery by preventing exploitation, rescuing victims, restoring lives and reforming society. Around the world, we are growing a movement of abolitionists who believe freedom is worth the fight. Our team works from more than 30 locations across five continents. If you’re looking to make a difference, this is the place for the you.

Hope for Justice is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. We are a global organisation with staff from a wide variety of backgrounds, and ensure through our recruitment processes that we continue to welcome candidates from all walks of life. If you feel that your skills and experience fit one of our advertised roles, and you share our values and mission to end slavery, then we strongly encourage your application regardless of your background.

Position and Main Duties

Hope for Justice is seeking an international CRM & Data Officer with a drive to develop and refine processes.

In this role, you will manage the international CRM system ensuring all data is captured effectively and streamlined in order to provide insightful reports and analysis across the global team.

The ideal candidate will:

· Work to manage and standardise processes for our international CRM system for all supporters ensuring constituent profiles and all income streams are accurately recorded.

· Work to standardise and support on processes for international colleagues for donors and corporates, so that opportunities are presented to relevant staff and recorded accurately.

· Produce international templates for regular monthly reports for management.

· Support reconciled regional financial data to ensure coded correctly.

· Provide detailed analysis of campaigns as instructed by Head of Philanthropy to help inform and improve future campaigns and initiatives.

· Understand and uphold the standards outlined in the Hope for Justice Safeguarding policies, acting with due care and attention to safeguard the wellbeing of anyone that comes into contact with our work and reporting concerns if they do arise.

· Maintain Hope for Justice’s CRM system.

For more information, please download the Role Profile below.

Requirements

· Excellent data analysis skills

· Experience of working with CRM systems

· Strong communication and relationship management skills.

· The ability to communicate with stakeholders at every organisational level

· Excellent interpersonal, telephone and written manner

Other information

Benefits of working at Hope for Justice

At Hope for Justice, our values act as guiding principles for everything we do, and we are committed to upholding our values of honouring and empowering our employees. Hope for Justice are a Living Wage employer, accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.

Hope for Justice is committed to supporting our staff’s wellbeing and offers competitive salaries and a range of additional benefits to our staff.

As part of Hope for Justice, you will benefit from an excellent package including:

· 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

· 1 day Marriage Leave

· Enhanced employer pension contributions

· Company sick pay

· Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

· Access to our Employee Rewards Platform, providing discounts and offers for well-known retailers

· Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their family

· Professional development opportunities

· Professional memberships paid

· Flexible and hybrid working

Salary: Up to £25,000, dependent on experience

Closing date: 22nd December 2023

Location: Flexible/Hybrid (UK-based, occasional travel to the Manchester head office will be required)

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which include criminal records checks, in line with our Global background checks policy. Hope for Justice participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme, as part of the referencing process we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We would like to inform you that due to the high number of applicants we receive, we regret that we are not able to respond individually to all applicants. Rest assured that all applications are carefully reviewed, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process, this is expected to be within 2 weeks from the job application close date. Thank you for your understanding.

About us

The Refugee and Migrant Centre (RMC) is an established, multi award winning charity that provides a safe, welcoming environment to thousands of refugees and migrants living in the Black Country and Birmingham.

Our highly skilled and diverse staff team provide a broad range of services including advice and support on immigration (OISC regulated level 1, 2 & 3), employment, welfare, education, ESOL, housing, homelessness, destitution, citizenship, health and wellbeing.

RMC have been assisting beneficiaries to access and sustain appropriate accommodation and improve their housing and living conditions for nearly two decades. RMC also deals with many aspects of homelessness, destitution, rough sleeping, and exploitation.

Why work for us?

Our culture is what makes us unique. We encourage an open, honest working environment where people are valued. We're always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes.

What you'll be doing

Purpose and Scope of the Role

• To provide professional and effective advice and guidance to a broad range of service users of RMC in particular welfare benefits, housing, health and other generalist advice areas and experience of advice work dealing with asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants
• To assist/support the team and the management to meet the needs of the beneficiaries and achieve targets. 

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Working within the team  

• To ensure the professional and organisational requirements are respected and met during the delivery of advice.
• To assist the senior colleagues and Casework Team Manager in order to drive efficiency, quality, systems improvement and target achievement. 

 Casework and advice  

• To offer advice, advocacy and support to service users with various aspects related to their welfare as requested by the management of RMC and funders’ requirements.
• To maintain confidentiality in all dealings with service users and ensure their needs are met in a satisfactory and sensitive manner. 
• To provide appropriate support and mentoring to any volunteers under supervision. 
• To represent RMC at external meetings and events when required by the senior colleagues.
• To maintain effective working relationships with partners and stakeholders. 

Flexibility

In order to deliver the stated aims of for this post, a degree of flexibility is needed and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above, such duties will fall within the scope of the job and be directly related within the appropriate pay grade. The job description will therefore be subject to periodic review with the post holder to ensure it accurately reflects the duties that are being performed.

Equal Opportunities

We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please see the attached Person Specification.

About us

The Refugee and Migrant Centre (RMC) is an established, multi award winning charity that provides a safe, welcoming environment to thousands of refugees and migrants living in the Black Country and Birmingham.

Our highly skilled and diverse staff team provide a broad range of services including advice and support on immigration (OISC regulated level 1, 2 & 3), employment, welfare, education, ESOL, housing, homelessness, destitution, citizenship, health and wellbeing.

RMC have been assisting beneficiaries to access and sustain appropriate accommodation and improve their housing and living conditions for nearly two decades. RMC also deals with many aspects of homelessness, destitution, rough sleeping, and exploitation.

Why work for us?

Our culture is what makes us unique. We encourage an open, honest working environment where people are valued. We're always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes.

What you'll be doing

Purpose and Scope of the Role

• To provide professional and effective advice and guidance to a broad range of service users of RMC in particular welfare benefits, housing, health and other generalist advice areas and experience of advice work dealing with asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants
• To assist/support the team and the management to meet the needs of the beneficiaries and achieve targets. 

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Working within the team  

• To ensure the professional and organisational requirements are respected and met during the delivery of advice.
• To assist the senior colleagues and Casework Team Manager in order to drive efficiency, quality, systems improvement and target achievement. 

 Casework and advice  

• To offer advice, advocacy and support to service users with various aspects related to their welfare as requested by the management of RMC and funders’ requirements.
• To maintain confidentiality in all dealings with service users and ensure their needs are met in a satisfactory and sensitive manner. 
• To provide appropriate support and mentoring to any volunteers under supervision. 
• To represent RMC at external meetings and events when required by the senior colleagues.
• To maintain effective working relationships with partners and stakeholders. 

Flexibility

In order to deliver the stated aims of for this post, a degree of flexibility is needed and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above, such duties will fall within the scope of the job and be directly related within the appropriate pay grade. The job description will therefore be subject to periodic review with the post holder to ensure it accurately reflects the duties that are being performed.

Equal Opportunities

We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please see the attached Person Specification

Title: Caseworker (OISC Level 1, 2 or 3)

Reporting to:                                               Casework Team Manager/Immigration Department Manager

Salary: OISC Level 1 £25.5k to £27k

OISC Level 2 £27.5k to £29k

OISC Level 3 £30k to £32k

Hours:                                                            35 hours per week

Contract                                                        up to 12 months with the possibility of extension

Probation period:                                         6 months

Closing date: 15th December 2023

About us

The Refugee and Migrant Centre (RMC) is an established, multi award winning charity that provides a safe, welcoming environment to thousands of refugees and migrants living in the Black Country and Birmingham.

For over 23 years, RMC has assisted thousands of refugees and migrants from 162 countries. It has helped to remove the barriers to integration, helping its clients become equal citizens, using a whole-person approach to the delivery of services from specialist legal advice through to education and employment programmes.

The post holder will join RMC in the advice department and will support with the provision of free immigration advice and representation. This is an exciting time to be joining the team, as RMC are strengthening and expanding its infrastructure following a period of growth in staff, activities and turnover.

RMC is regulated by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) and is accredited to provide free immigration advice up to Leve 3 which includes advice from the initial stage all the way to the First tier and Upper Tribunal.

RMC works with migrants (included undocumented migrants), refugees and asylum-seekers to enable them to navigate UK’s complex immigration legal system and secure the right to remain in the UK for themselves and their families. Our immigration work mainly focuses on human rights claims, applications based on family and private life, family reunion, settlement, citizenship as well as applications under the EU Settlement Scheme.

Why work for us?

Our culture is what makes us unique. We encourage an open, honest working environment where people are valued. We're always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes.

What you'll be doing

Purpose and Scope of the Role

All Caseworkers (Levels 1,2 and 3) will be required to carry out the tasks shown below:

Casework and client care:

• To provide one-to-one specialist advice in immigration and asylum area of law

• To provide thorough, professional, high quality and timely casework and advice

• To ensure accurate recording keeping and ensure all necessary and associated administrative tasks are completed

• To ensure case deadlines and key dates are recorded, monitored and actioned in a timely manner

• To conduct all casework and advice in compliance with all OISC regulatory requirements and the OISC code of standards

• To maintain confidentiality in all dealings with clients

Training and development:

• To keep up to date with changes in the law

• To attend training and share learning and good practice with other advisors

• To keep a record of your attendance on training courses

• To provide internal and/or external immigration training when required by management

Teamwork:

• To share casework knowledge and experience within the team

• To mentor, support and/or supervise colleagues on a lower level of OISC regulation

Projects and Engagement:

• To take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of specific projects if requested by management

• To deliver presentations and represent RMC at meetings/events when required by management

• To maintain effective working relationships with partners and stakeholders

• To demonstrate a degree of flexibility and undertake tasks not specifically referred to above

Flexibility

In order to deliver the stated aims of for this post, a degree of flexibility is needed and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above, such duties will fall within the scope of the job and be directly related within the appropriate pay grade. The job description will therefore be subject to periodic review with the post holder to ensure it accurately reflects the duties that are being performed.

Equal Opportunities

We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Work with us to promote civilian rights through implementing projects to strengthen military accountability and improve the scope for reparations where civilian rights have been violated, including in relation to UK military operations (main focus), Ukraine/Russia and the Middle East.

Responsibilities:

1. Policy promotion

- to coordinate the production of policy reports and briefs related to military accountability, protection of civilians and promotion of reparations, including management of expert authors/researchers, submission of freedom of information requests, editing of drafts, liaison with designers and proof-reading.

- to coordinate the holding of expert seminars involving legal experts, officials, academics and the policy and humanitarian community, including drafting agendas and preparing seminar materials, invitation of speakers and participants, coordination of logistics with partner organisations, and preparation of seminar reports.

- to liaise with relevant UK officials concerned with civilian protection and military accountability, including in the Ministry of Defence, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and the UK’s armed services, including briefing officials and drafting submissions to government consultations.

- to liaise with MPs and Peers, including members of relevant parliamentary Committees, to promote constructive parliamentary debate on relevant issues, including suggesting parliamentary questions, briefing for debates, drafting amendments, etc.

2. Communications

- to help coordinate one or more social media accounts for Ceasefire.

- to coordinate the production of short public awareness videos for use on social media channels.

- to liaise with the press and broadcast media, including preparation of media briefs and releases, briefing of journalists, coordination of contact lists and dealing with media inquiries.

- to prepare communications on programme outputs and achievements for donors, supporters and partners.

3. Programme implementation

- to maintain and develop relationships with partner NGOs, including in UK and Ukraine, supporting and facilitating their work

- to coordinate and/or support advocacy networks and advocacy activities in support of civilian rights

- to handle all aspects of programme coordination and administration, including preparing plans and schedules, managing programme budgets, and preparing narrative and financial reports on programme implementation.

4. Programme development

- to identify opportunities for further policy and programme development, including relevant partnerships.

- to undertake and write up research to support future programme development and fundraising.

5. To undertake any other tasks as may from time to time be requested by your line manager.

6. To maintain high standards of personal and organisational integrity, including confidentiality, and commitment to the safety and security of Ceasefire’s partner organisations.  

Occasional foreign travel may be required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Education:

First degree in a relevant subject, such as law, politics/sociology, international relations or strategic studies.

Essential: Demonstrated knowledge of international humanitarian law (law of armed conflict)

Desirable: Knowledge of international human rights law.

Experience:

Essential: Two years of professional experience in advocacy work either related to UK policy and practice at the national or international level, and / or related to military accountability and civilian protection in armed conflict.

Desirable: Professional experience working in a humanitarian or military environment.

Skills:

Policy and advocacy: Excellent policy analysis and advocacy skills, including legal accuracy, and ability to draft letters, briefs and submissions to high standard.

Communications: a) Excellent professional media skills, including understanding of mainstream media, and social media (Twitter), with ability to build and sustain constituencies.

b) Very high level of professional presentation, both in writing and in person. Ability to interact with senior individuals from a wide range of professional and international backgrounds, including government and military, and inspire confidence. 

Organisation: Excellent organisational and coordination skills, including planning, budgeting, evaluation and reporting, event organisation, computer skills, problem-solving. High level of accuracy.

Languages: Essential: English to first language standard. Desirable: Proficiency in Ukrainian, Russian or Arabic.

Motivation and status:

Commitment to human rights and equality, ability to work for an impartial and neutral organisation, willingness to be self-servicing and to work with minimum supervision.

Ability to work in the UK and to travel as required. November 2023

This post is supported by the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust and the Open Society Foundations.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Public Law Project’s (PLP) team of dedicated and talented researchers and to join the organisation’s senior team.   

With an election on the horizon, thought-leading research on enhancing our rights, improving state decision-making, safeguarding the rule of law, and promoting accountability is more vital than ever.   

As PLP’s Director of Research you will provide visionary leadership, strategic direction, and excellent management of a high-performing research team. You will ensure that our work engages with and advances the needs of the communities PLP serves, and you will substantively contribute to our high-quality research in public and administrative law.   

You will be entrepreneurial, focused on impact, and able to cultivate networks, partnerships, and funding relationships. Your leadership will enhance the value of our research across academia, civil society, and the legal profession.   

In this role, the right candidate will be at the forefront the latest developments and thinking in public law research and policy, and have the opportunity to conduct their own authoritative, rigorous, and impactful research.   

PLP places a high value on constructive and collaborative working. You do not need to have been a senior leader before, but you will need to demonstrate that you have the necessary skills, aptitude and interest to be one. We want to ensure that our research team has an empowering and emotionally aware leader who is committed to an inclusive, fair, and respectful working environment, and who promotes staff well-being and development.   

PLP is a friendly and inclusive team. We support flexible working practices and whilst this is envisaged as a full-time (or near to full-time) role, part-time hours and job sharing will be considered for the right candidates.

PLP is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident Employer. We value diversity and have a diverse team particularly among women and the LGBT+ community. We are currently taking action to further improve the number of Black and Asian people at PLP to better reflect the demographics of London and our beneficiaries. As part of our commitment to recruit fairly we use anonymised-selection processes until interview, offer additional interview opportunities to the highest-scoring candidates from under-represented communities, and use ‘tie-breaker’ provisions at all stages of our selection process.

JOB PURPOSE

As a Global Assembly Administrative Assistant, you will provide flexible administrative support to the Global Assembly Co-ordinator and other members of the legal and Governance Programme. This will include assisting with document management, travel booking, and budget administration.

You will support the Board Coordinator and Committees Coordinator with administrative tasks relating to elections and the operations of the International Board.

Please note this is now a 6-month fixed-term contract with a starting date of late February/early March.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a candidate who is well-oriented and organised with strong administrative skills, note-taking, and report writing. The candidate will have had experience organising small committee video conferences with participants across different time zones as well as face-to-face meetings.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

-To set up and coordinate meetings and videoconferences for the relevant Global Assembly committees and volunteers in advance of the Global Assembly Meeting.

-Support the servicing (arranging logistics, producing summary reports) of committee meetings and communication to the Amnesty movement.

-To support the Global Assembly Coordinator with the production, management and distribution of Global Assembly documentation and general communications.

-Supporting the Committees Coordinator with specific administrative tasks related to the elections process.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

-Excellent communication skills and experience of working in internal communication programmes, especially with volunteers.

-Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

-Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

-Strong IT skills: SharePoint, Microsoft Office suite, database maintenance, website maintenance and supporting webinars.

-Experience of using requisitioning and purchase order systems and Office 365 is desirable.

Please see attached job description for more information on responsibilities, skills and experience required.

What We Offer:

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

-37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days)

-Hybrid working environment - The standard working week at Amnesty International is 35 hours

-Pension Contribution Scheme - with an employer contribution of 8% of your gross annual salary, in addition Amnesty International will match individual contributions of up to 3%. Making a total employer contribution of 11%

-Life Assurance

-Annual salary review

-Opportunity to join our cycle-to-work scheme

-Interest-free season ticket loans for travel to work

-Contribution towards the cost of eye tests and glasses

-Access to Linkedin Learning

-Employee Assistance Programme

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role' below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy BEFORE the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities, therefore we recommend you apply now if you are interested.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Amnesty International believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable. Together, we're committed to being an anti-racist organisation with a diverse workforce that can better tackle the global human rights challenges that face our world today. We know that different voices, ideas, perspectives, experiences and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of people around the world.We are committed to building and sustaining an anti-racist, culturally diverse and inclusive organisation, where all employees feel valued, have a sense of belonging and an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential. We therefore strongly welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of their background; including underrepresented groups, LGBTQI+ individuals and those who may have or are living with a disability.

To see our full statement please visit this link: Racial equality, equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion policy - Amnesty International

We're collaborating with a top UK charity dedicated to providing health and medical care to individuals impacted by conflict and displacement. We're recruiting for a Supporter Care and Database Assistant to ensure supporters receive excellent treatment and to add new records to the organisation's fundraising database. After a opportunity that offers flexible hybrid working and an opportunity to upskill in other areas?

Short description of role:

Are you enthusiastic about joining a leading UK Charity? Do you bring experience in Supporter or Customer care, combined with a sharp eye for detail.

This exciting opportunity is a permanent full-time position, requiring 35 hours per week from Monday to Friday in North London. You'll have the flexibility to work three days in the office and the remaining days remotely from home. The annual salary for this position is £30,000.

As the Supporter Care and Database Assistant, your primary responsibility will be to handle initial inquiries from both internal and external sources. Ensuring prompt and accurate recording of donations into the fundraising database.

Other key responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Help manage and respond to supporter enquiries by telephone, letter, and email.
• Send out fundraising materials.
• Assist with the Direct Debit claim.
• Carry out ad-hoc tasks when necessary, including communicating with donors.
• Add new records to the fundraising database ensuring they are following data protection legislation.
• Update existing supporter records on the fundraising database, for e.g., change of address, change of consent, ensuring compliance.
• Maintain records of Gift Aid declarations and assisting with claims.

To be considered you will have the following experience.

• Experience of supporter or customer care
• Experience of customer relationship management (CRM) databases
• Experience of transaction processing, e.g., donations, credit cards, cheques
• Experience of working with external stakeholder and other suppliers
• Good interpersonal skills and an excellent team player

If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!

TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn't quite right for you, please do check out our website and pop your CV over to us!

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Prospectus is proud to be supporting an inspiring organisation that helps individuals affected by domestic abuse by providing innovative and unique targeted services. They work to ensure that victims are supported to rebuild their lives, and that perpetrators are supported to change their behaviour. They are now searching for a Community Development Worker (Harmful Cultural Practices) to join their team, working across Hampshire, with a particular focus on Portsmouth, Basingstoke and Rushmoor.

As a Community Development Worker you will proactively engage and build trust with diaspora communities affected by harmful cultural practices including ‘honour’ based violence, forced marriage and FGM/C, and provide community based support for adults who have experienced such practices performed on them and/or whose children may be at risk. You will lead on the development and delivery of training, and provide one-to one services to adults affected, including safety, planning, risk assessments, and supporting victims through the criminal and civil justice systems.

The role has a strong focus on human rights, improving safety and empowering women and men from BAMER communities affected by harmful cultural practices. The post holder will also increase knowledge of harmful cultural practices through delivering training to professionals and community groups.  You will work established positive and proactive working relationships and work in partnership with a range of agencies and the wider Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector, and identify and make links with existing projects and community services. You will attend multi-agency meetings to provide expert and independent information and guidance.

Ideal candidates will have demonstrable experience of providing practical and emotional support and advocacy to vulnerable people under stress. Knowledge and understanding of harmful cultural practices, and the impact on women, children and men is essential, as is a qualification in either Safeguarding Adults/Children Level 2 or demonstrable equivalent experience. Experience of developing and delivering training to professionals is desirable but not crucial, as is the ability to speak a language of communities who will be engaged through this work. Due to the nature of the role, you are required to hold a clean driving license and have access to a vehicle. Please note this is a full-time role, 37 hours per week.

Please apply with your CV only in the first instance (in Microsoft Word format). Cover letters are not required at this stage. We are reviewing CVs on an ongoing basis, so it is highly recommended to submit your application as soon as possible.        
   
Please also note, this post is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010.                      

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Prospectus is proud to be supporting an inspiring organisation that helps individuals affected by domestic abuse by providing innovative and unique targeted services. They work to ensure that victims are supported to rebuild their lives, and that perpetrators are supported to change their behaviour. They are now searching for a Survivor Voice and Activities Coordinator to join their team, working across Hampshire.

As a Survivor Voice and Activities Coordinator you will be responsible for gathering and elevating survivor voices to ensure they are reflected in service planning and delivery and delivering play, activities and personal independence initiatives to women and children living in Refuges and other safe accommodation across multiple sites in Hampshire. 

A key member of the Stop Domestic Abuse team within their Refuges; the post-holder will develop, deliver, and monitor a programme of activities, responsive to trauma, risk and need, providing women, children and young people with the opportunity to engage in a wide range of stimulating and meaningful play, activities and personal independence initiatives, such as budgeting, parenting support, community inclusion, healthy eating and bonding exercises. 

Ideal candidates will be trained in safeguarding (or have the ability to complete this within the first 3 months of employment) and an understanding and awareness of the needs of women, men and children who have experienced domestic violence. Knowledge of children protection and the ability to work within national, local and organisational guidelines is essential, as is a commitment to the principles of Stop Domestic Abuse.

Experience of developing and delivering structured activities to vulnerable adults and children is desirable but not crucial, as is awareness and knowledge of the benefits system, legal and housing issues affecting families escaping domestic violence. Due to the nature of the role, you are required to hold a clean driving license and have access to a vehicle. Please note this is a full-time role, 37 hours per week. There is a requirement for early morning/evening and weekend work in this job.

Please apply with your CV only in the first instance (in Microsoft Word format). Cover letters are not required at this stage. We are reviewing CVs on an ongoing basis, so it is highly recommended to submit your application as soon as possible.

 Please also note, this post is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Some experience in preparing financial grant reports on large grants (above £300k pa).

• Understanding of grant compliance requirements and working within these.

• Business-partnering attitude to support the budget holder and the wider organisation in ensuring the most effective use of the funds.

• Experience of working with timesheets and their application to charge salary costs to grants.

• Self-motivated and comfortable to find solutions to technical and administrative problems.

• Very good to excellent knowledge of Excel.

• Good knowledge and experience of using MS Office applications.

• Financially literate with an ability to understand budgetary implications

• Good English communication skills

Desirable

• Experience of working with US and/ or EU government funded grants and their compliance requirements, or other complex grants.

• Experience of leading or supporting a grant audit by external auditors.

• Experience of supporting the creation of project budgets in grant proposals.

• Experience of working with overseas partners, in particular carrying out due diligence.

• Part qualified or qualified in a professional accounting qualification.

• Intermediate level (B1) or higher in written French.

Unseen is working towards a world without slavery. We provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. We also run the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline and work with individuals, communities, businesses, governments, other charities, and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery for good.

Purpose of the role:

The Head of Frontline Services will be responsible for leading the Support Service Managers who run Unseen’s survivor project and teams and the Quality Assurance Officer who leads on contractual compliance. These projects currently cover a women’s safe house, a men’s safe house, community outreach support and a Reach In service. The service is delivered by a mobile team of case workers and accommodation support officers.

To apply:

• Please complete Unseen’s application form for the role which includes a personal statement of 500 words outlining your suitability for the role, some personal details and equal opportunities questions, and;
• Please send a copy of your CV to jobs @ unseenuk. org with reference to the job title.

The deadline for applications is 01/01/2024.

Interviews will likely be held on 10 and 11/01/2024 in person at our Bristol office.

As an organisation focused on equality and diversity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and all backgrounds, including those with a lived experience of modern slavery, those from ethnic minority groups, those with disabilities and those from the LGBTQ+ community.

Any questions, please contact jobs @ unseenuk. org.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £38,000.00-£41,000.00 per year

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid in Bristol