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

Our fundraising is driven by our values and we want to apply those values to how we treat our supporters, and supporters’ information. Therefore, as we continue to respond to ongoing regulatory and legislative changes, it is now necessary to appoint a professional Compliance Officer within our Fundraising team.

About the role
As Compliance Officer at Crisis, you will be responsible for ensuring that Crisis complies with the Fundraising Code of Practice, the ICO codes on Direct Marketing, DMA standards and best practice in this sector.

You will be a point of consultation from teams across Fundraising for all queries and compliance activities, helping teams; 1) understand risk, 2) make informed decisions, and 3) ensure we are always placing supporters’ needs at the heart of our fundraising activity.

This new role reports to the Head of Stewardship and Supporter Care but will work closely with our Data Protection Officer in the Information Governance Team.

About you
To be successful in this role you will have substantial experience in a Fundraising Compliance role and a good understanding of PECR, GDPR and best practice. Your experience will include handling privacy impact assessments, acting as an internal advisor for Fundraising colleagues, and designing/ delivering audits of compliance against the Fundraising Code of Practice.

You will have excellent communication skills and be able to condense complex legislative guidelines into clear, and accessible, recommendations for your colleagues.

Benefits

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

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

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

How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please visit our website to apply online. In the supporting statement section, please address points 1-4 only of the person specification, which is available on our website by clicking on the red 'Vacancy Details' button.

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team, contact details can be found on our website. 

Closing date: Sunday 8 March 2020 (23:59)

Interviews will take place week commencing 16 March 2020

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

For more information about our work please visit our website.

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

Friends of the Earth’s legal team is one of the most exciting places to campaign for environmental justice. We’re looking for a legal intern to support the legal team’s work, from strategic climate change litigation and tackling plastic pollution to defending community access to environmental justice, and much more in between.

The legal team work on solving the major environmental problems of our time and building the movement for positive change. We need a capable and committed person to join our team and help us do this. 

Working closely with our lawyers you will have a hands-on role in supporting Friends of the Earth’s campaigns. You will join meetings, conduct research, help to prepare legal documents, see our campaigning in action, and get to know what makes a campaigning environmental NGO tick. 

Possessing a degree in Law or equivalent qualifications or experience, you will have good knowledge of public, EU, environmental and/or planning law and will have experience of undertaking detailed legal research and analysis.

This internship is an excellent opportunity to gain entry level legal and campaigning experience and skills.

If you have finished your legal studies and are passionate about using the law to protect community rights and the environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing date: Tuesday 3rd March 2020 (23:59)

In return we offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented in the environment movement.

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.

Please note that this is an entry level position and therefore we cannot accept applications from qualified lawyers.

As Property Custodian Trustee working two days or four half days per week, in our modern open plan offices, your skills will be key to helping us work with Parishes as they manage their properties, particularly any commercial or legal aspects. The sucessful candidate will also assist the Head of Property and Diocesan Board of Finance with activities relating to investment properties, retired clergy housing, glebe lands and houses.

The Custodian Trustee Administrator is a key member of the property team and will be the main  contact for our parishes when they have a legal, commercial or planning issue with their property. You will work closely with our solicitors and other experts to agree appropriate actions that respond to issues raised.

Ideally you will already have a practical understanding of general property issues such as maintenance, buying, selling, leasing and other land transactions.

Previous experience of legal documents, concepts and trusts in addition to maintaining spreadsheets and databases will be essential. This job would suit someone who is familiar with the commercial and / or legal aspects of property management.

Please see the full recruitment pack for details of how to apply for this role and use the application form attached - we look forward to hearing from you soon!

FILE is a new Foundation, headquartered in Amsterdam with staff based in Netherlands and the UK, whose charitable object is to promote protection of the environment through law and related advocacy. FILE has two sets of objectives: the first to encourage philanthropies to join strategies and co-manage funds for climate and biodiversity activities, and the second is to apply these funds to support legal reform and cases, campaigns and advocacy around legal interventions, the research and evidentiary support of law cases, and learning within the community. Whilst FILE is a grant-making institution, it also aims to help build the field, shape the strategy, and make an impact on climate change and the protection of biodiversity.

The Senior Lawyer will support the Legal Director in developing a highly impactful grant-making portfolio focussed on protecting the environment and mitigating climate change through legal interventions. The Senior Lawyer will collaborate closely with partners within the legal ‘Community of Practice’ to support the development of strong, impactful networks globally.

The Exciting Opportunity

The Senior Lawyer will be responsible for:

Strategy development: Working with the Legal Director and Community of Practice, support the development and implementation of strategy in the coal, oil and gas, food and forest and financial sectors, whilst acting as a resource to this larger community. As the strategies develop, support FILE and FILE’s board in making selections within that strategy for grant support and funding, focusing on prioritisation and maximum impact.

Innovation and research: Support the Legal Director, Community of Practice and other experts in researching and developing specific legal fields, mostly notably in the corporate and finance sectors. Build genuine trust-based relationships across the community, as well as with other leaders within the climate field. Ensure innovative thinking that moves beyond court-based litigation to law reform and commercial/financial legal instruments, whilst opening up new jurisdictions and sectors to FILE.

Grant management and impact: Together with FILE’s Legal Director, Programme Director and Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Manager, contribute to the development of strong programme management systems, including the development of case reporting and selection processes as appropriate.  Feed into the development of monitoring and evaluation processes to assess the impact of the cases and programmes supported by FILE, whilst working with grantees to overcome hurdles / barriers to progress.  Manage risk by upholding and applying relevant due diligence and risk management practices across the portfolio and at every stage, to ensure the interests and reputation of FILE are protected. Develop investment memoranda outlining the grant proposal for consideration by FILE’s Board.

The Talented Individual

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified lawyer. A postgraduate degree in law, political science or policy desirable.

•         Considerable experience in a related field. Experience of developing and delivering legal interventions related to environmental challenges highly desirable.

• Results-oriented lawyer with a strategic mindset focused on establishing goals and executing programs.

• Experience of building collaborative partnerships and communicating confidently to a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Experience of managing teams, including remotely-based staff and networks, within a fast- paced environment, is desirable.

• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work well under pressure, and with a high degree of rigour. Must be self-motivated, organized, flexible, and have an ability to prioritise workload.

• Willingness to travel.

• Outstanding English written and communication skills. Knowledge of other languages including Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin advantageous.

Do you want to help make the world a better place with your practical litigation experience in human rights or public interest cases? We are seeking a Legal Officer based in London or New York, with strong research and drafting skills who can develop and execute strategies of complex litigation.

The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and inclusive democracies whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of all people. We are active in more than 120 countries, making us the world’s largest private funder of independent groups working for justice, democratic governance, and human rights.

The Open Society Justice Initiative (JI) uses strategic litigation and other kinds of legal advocacy to defend and promote the rule of law and to advance human rights. We employ litigation, advocacy, research, and technical assistance across a range of issues.

As a Legal Officer at Open Society, you will:

• Conceptualize strategic human rights litigation on areas of JI’s priorities, especially those relating to criminal and regulatory law; develop and execute strategy on assigned cases;
• Manage litigation strategy for complex human rights cases, including leading/overseeing specific-case litigation teams of lawyers and experts;
• Undertake legal and factual research into complex issues of human rights law and procedure;
• Draft legal applications, briefs, pleadings and other documents for submission to domestic and international administrative forums, tribunals and courts, and support other Justice Initiative lawyers in the same activities;
• Provide technical assistance and strategic advice to professional clients, project partners, and external organizations (NGOs) involved in strategic litigation by providing advice on substantive legal questions, procedure before human rights courts and tribunals and analysis of individual cases;
• Ensure appropriate professional standards and client care protocols in all Justice Initiative litigation.

We are looking for someone with a degree in Law with substantial post-qualification experience and a solid background in litigation. Demonstrated experience in conceptualizing, managing complex human rights litigation and litigation teams, ability to conduct research, write and edit a range of different materials including reports, legal documents, blogs and submissions for different audiences. Proficiency in French and English, with strong written and oral communication skills in both languages.

We offer ample opportunities to learn and grow, from annual professional development allowances to onsite trainings and brown bag lunches with visiting experts. Along with excellent benefits and perks designed for your well-being and a healthy work-life balance.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 29 February 2020.

We aim to build an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the populations we support, and actively seek applications from those who are marginalized and underrepresented. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

Are you an experienced Welfare Benefits Adviser looking for a new and satisfying role?

At St Pauls Advice Centre we fight poverty and injustice in the community by providing professional advice and equipping people with knowledge and skills so that they and access their rights and fulfil their obligations.

We are looking for someone experienced, purposeful and with great people skills to join our well-established, ambitious community advice centre as a Welfare Benefits Adviser. You will engage with clients in a variety of ways to deliver information, advice and guidance on welfare benefits issues to appeal level.

This is an exciting time to join our small team as we embark on a number of projects to increase our reach and impact in the community. Your role as Welfare Benefits Adviser will also include the development and delivery of our Advocato volunteer programme where you will offer guidance and support to a small group of volunteers helping vulnerable clients’ complete forms and attend assessments.

You will have proven experience within a similar advisor role, and outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, with all manner of people. You will demonstrate a detailed knowledge of law and practice relevant to Welfare Benefit entitlements and show empathy and understanding of the issues faced by our clients who represent a range of diverse backgrounds and communities. You will also able to show us that you have excellent problem solving, organisational and team working skills.  

We describe St Pauls Advice Centre as friendly, local and here to help – if that sounds like you too, we look forward to receiving your application.

We are proud of our accreditation as a Living Wage employer and we offer flexible working and a generous benefits package:  

• Salary: £27,905
• Working hours: 35 hours per week (28 hours per week is optional alternative subject to negotiation)
• Permanent contract
• Annual Leave: 30 days per year plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Extra 3 days annual leave between Christmas & New Year
• Pension Scheme: 5% employer’s contribution
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunities for home working

Closing Date: 9th March 2020

Interview Date: 18th March 2020

Full job description, person specification and details of how to apply are available on the SPAC website.

No CV’s or agencies please.

Employment Opportunities

There are currently two positions available at VERTIC.

About VERTIC

VERTIC (the Verification Research, Training and Information Centre) is an independent, non-profit making charitable organisation. Established in 1986, VERTIC supports the development, implementation and verification of international agreements as well as initiatives in related areas.

VERTIC provides this support through research and analysis, assistance and training, dissemination of information, and interaction with the governmental, diplomatic, technical, scientific and non-governmental communities.

VERTIC’s work focuses on the development and application of monitoring, reporting, review, verification and compliance mechanisms, and on national implementation measures.

Associate Legal Officer / Legal Officer / Senior Legal Officer (National Implementation Measures Programme) [one position available] 

VERTIC’s National Implementation Measures Programme is looking for a new team member who is willing to become and/or remain an expert in the field of non-proliferation and disarmament law. Depending on the experience and expertise of the applicant, we will offer the position at the level of Associate Legal Officer, Legal Officer or Senior Legal Officer.

This post is based in our London office and is open to UK/EU/EEA/Switzerland nationals.

The National Implementation Measures Programme:

The National Implementation Measures or NIM Programme, established in 2008, advises States worldwide on national implementation of their obligations under international legal instruments. Those include instruments for the non-proliferation of chemical, nuclear and biological weapons and the security of related materials, such as the Biological and Chemical Weapons Conventions; the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Facilities, the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, the Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources and other instruments for the security of nuclear and other radioactive material; as well as UN Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004). We have more recently expanded into assisting countries with national implementation of the International Health Regulations and Codex Alimentarius (One Health), as well as international instruments for the sound management of chemicals and their wastes.

The NIM Programme raises awareness about the instruments mentioned above and provides cost-free legislative assistance and advice to interested States, including the review of existing legislation and support in the drafting of new legislation during workshops in capitals.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• provide legislative assistance to States for national implementation of agreements relevant to the Programme
  • by preparing legal analyses of implementing legislation;
  • contributing to the development of legislative drafting tools;
  • providing drafting assistance remotely and during workshops;
  • presenting at awareness-raising and drafting workshops;
• liaise with government officials regarding our legislative assistance;
• co-ordinate assistance with other legislative assistance providers, related international governmental organisations, other non-governmental organisations and individuals as appropriate;
• represent the NIM programme at international conferences and treaty meetings;
• produce reports, chapters and articles to be published by VERTIC and other organisations; and conduct other research tasks as agreed with the Programme Director or Senior Legal Officer;
• communicate the findings of his or her work to the public through the publishing of reports, articles in newspapers and journals, interviews with print and broadcast media and lectures and seminars. The successful candidate will also update online content as agreed with the Programme Director or Senior Legal Officer.

Furthermore, you will:

• implement programme coordination and delivery strategies under the direction of the Programme Director;
• implement financial management policies under the guidance of the Programme Director;
• provide assistance to the Programme Director and the Senior Legal Officer in raising funds for the programme;
• provide input to project grant reports.

Reports to:

The Senior Legal Officer(s), the Programme Director.

Responsible for:

Associate Legal Officers and Interns in the NIM Programme, when delegated by the Programme Director or Senior Legal Officer.

Skills and Experience:

Qualifications

Advanced university degree in law (Master’s, JD, LLM or PhD)

Required skills and experience

• At least two years of experience working on international legal issues in a nongovernmental, intergovernmental or governmental organisation, or in a university;
• Legal research, analysis and writing experience;
• Excellent understanding of and experience in public international law.

Preferred skills and experience

• Good understanding of the legal obligations for national implementation of international instruments in domestic regulatory systems;
• Good understanding of international legal instruments concerning chemical, biological, nuclear and radiological (CBRN) weapons and the security of CBRN materials;
• Legislative drafting experience;
• Excellent cross-cultural and diplomatic communication skills, including some experience in presenting at international conferences, symposia or workshops.

Desired skills and experience

• Ability to build and maintain networks of experts and other stakeholders;
• Experience in organising and running events and workshops;
• Experience in project management and fundraising;
• Experience in writing and editing publications.

Languages

Fluency in English is essential. Russian, French or Spanish language skills would be an asset.

Other considerations

The post-holder will be based in VERTIC’s London office. He or she will sometimes be required to work irregular but flexible and compensated hours. The work is desktop-based, with regular travel to various global work missions.

Associate Legal Officer / Legal Officer /Senior Legal Officer (Office of Special Projects) [one position available] VERTIC’s Office of Special Projects is looking for a new team member with expertise in public international law, especially United Nations Security Council law and Law of the Sea, and maritime law. Depending on the experience and expertise of the applicant, we will offer the position at the level of Associate Legal Officer, Legal Officer or Senior Legal Officer.

This post is based in our London office and is open to UK/EU/EEA/Switzerland nationals.

About the Office of Special Projects

The Office of Special Projects carries out projects designed to assess the overall strength of compliance with international agreements. Its current projects entail research, training and awareness-raising on United Nations maritime sanctions through desk-based research and workshops in capitals.

Responsibilities

The Legal Officer will:

• conduct legal research relating to United Nations maritime sanctions, including:
  • analysing legal interpretations of United Nations Security Council Resolutions;
  • analysing the impact of United Nations Security Council Resolutions on the operation of maritime law instruments;
  • analysing state practice in implementing United Nations maritime sanctions, such as by preparing legal analyses of implementing legislation;
  • contributing to the development of information and awareness-raising materials on United Nations Member State’s legal obligations pursuant to United Nations maritime sanctions and on proven practice in implementing them.
• produce reports, chapters and articles to be published by VERTIC and other organisations; and conduct other research tasks as agreed with the Programme Director;
• communicate the findings of his or her work to the public through the publishing of reports, articles in newspapers and journals, interviews with print and broadcast media and lectures and seminars. The successful candidate will also update online content as agreed with the Programme Director.

The Legal Officer may:

• present at awareness-raising workshops;
• represent the VERTIC at international conferences.

Furthermore, the Legal Officer will:

• implement programme coordination and delivery strategies under the direction of the Programme Director;
• implement financial management policies under the guidance of the Programme Director;
• provide assistance to the Programme Director in raising funds for the programme;
• provide input to project grant reports.

Reports to:

The Programme Director (Angela Woodward).

Responsible for:

Associate Legal Officers and Interns in the Office of Special Projects, when delegated by the Programme Director.

Skills and Experience:

Qualifications

Advanced university degree in law (Master’s, JD, LLM or PhD)

Required skills and experience

• At least two years of experience working on international legal issues in a nongovernmental, intergovernmental or governmental organisation, or in a university;
• Excellent understanding of and experience in public international law;
• Excellent legal research, analysis and writing skills;
• Experience in writing for publication.

Preferred skills and experience

• Good understanding of maritime law;
• Good understanding of United Nations sanctions;
• Good understanding of the legal obligations for national implementation of international instruments in domestic regulatory systems;

Desired skills and experience

• Excellent cross-cultural and diplomatic communication skills, including some experience in presenting at international conferences, symposia or workshops;
• Ability to build and maintain networks of experts and other stakeholders;
• Legislative drafting experience;
• Experience in project management and fundraising.

Languages

Fluency in English is essential. French or Spanish language skills would be an asset.

Other considerations

The post-holder will be based in VERTIC’s London office. He or she will sometimes be required to work irregular but flexible and compensated hours. The work is predominantly desktop-based, but may involve travel to workshops around the world.

In return, we offer:

• A competitive salary commensurate with the candidate's background and experience, within the following salary range:
  • Assistant Legal Officer: £ 25,787.07 - £ 33,646.27
  • Legal Officer: £ 34,487.43 – £ 43,070.08
  • Senior Legal Officer: £ 44,146.83 – £ 55,133.34
• Pension scheme;
• Flexible working hours;
• Resettlement support;
• Access to a shared education and training budget; and
• 24 days annual leave allowance.

When to apply?

Please submit your application by Sunday 1 March 2020, no later than midnight, UK time. Interviews will be held in London during late March/early April. Remote interviews may be arranged if necessary.

Starting date

As soon as possible after appointment.

What we require for the application:

Please submit the following to Nataliya Izedinova, Finance Director and VERTIC employment point of contact, clearly stating which position you are applying for:

• one cover letter, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria detailed under ‘Skills and experience’;
• your curriculum vitae;
• a writing sample of 1,500 words minimum; and
• two references.

And finally…

VERTIC is an equal opportunities employer.

Please note that VERTIC employs a strict ranking system when shortlisting candidates. If you do not fulfil the required experience, above, you will not be shortlisted. When conducting our ranking, we will weigh the preferred experience heavier than the desired experience. Please ensure that your cover letter covers all required, preferred and desired qualifications.

Appeals and Disputes Adviser
Home Based
£29,484 - £34,894 pro rata (£25,696 – £30,428 pro rata at trainee level)

Part time, working 21 hours per week

Are you passionate about using the law to challenge discrimination and ensure deaf children and young people receive the education support they need?

We are looking for a highly skilled advice caseworker to join our Appeals and Disputes team, to help families challenge education decisions to the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Tribunal, including representation.

Key duties include:

- Delivering advice to families and young people on SEN rights and options
- Providing advice to professionals including on our internal advice line
- Conducting casework and Tribunal representation in SEN and discrimination
- Sharing expertise and evidence to support policy and campaign work
- Supervising a team of pro bono legal volunteers with their SEN casework

You will have recent experience of advice and casework or a strong legal background in social welfare law, ideally in the area of education SEN.

Good casework, submission drafting and advocacy skills are essential, as well as the ability to explain complex legislation in plain language and empathise with families and young people. Highly organised, you will have experience of using a range of IT and digital tools to conduct your casework and be quick to pick up new areas of law and changing policy. You will be required to attend hearings and meet with families. The team also delivers workshops to families around the UK, so some travel will be required.

We are open to considering a trainee position to develop someone into the role providing they have the right skills and aptitude. To be considered for the trainee position, we would be looking for someone with experience of either providing advice or casework in social welfare law and a legal qualification or CPD in an area of law. Excellent communication and organisation skills will need to be demonstrated.

The salary paid to a trainee would be between £25,696 – £30,428, and we would be prepared to support and pay for the relevant courses such as IPSEA training or adviser training in order to support and develop the right individual. Following successful completion of training and probation, the salary will increase to the level specified in the advert of £29,484. Please specify if you would like to be considered for the trainee position under the skills and experience section of the application form.

To apply for this role, you will have to complete an online application and show how you meet the person specification criteria, as outlined in the job description. To do this we suggest you download both documents to help you (these can be found at the start of the application process). 

Currently, the application process works best on desktop / laptop devices.

The closing date for applications is on Sunday 1st March 2020 at 23:59.

We expect interviews to be held in London on Monday 16th March 2020.

A disclosure check will be sought in relation to the successful applicant for this post. This will be shared with Human Resources and may also be shared with the Safeguarding Manager and the relevant management team. All applicants must also complete a self-disclosure form.

We strive to provide an accessible recruitment process. If a disability or long-term condition makes it difficult for you to complete our application form, please contact us to discuss alternative formats. If you require reasonable adjustments for taking part in the interview, please indicate this in response to the corresponding question in the application form.

Additional information about the support we offer is on our jobs page.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment.

We are also committed to promoting work-life balance amongst our staff.

To apply for the role of Appeals and Disputes Adviser, please apply via the button shown. 

This job is being posted by Webrecruit on behalf of National Deaf Children's Society. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Legal Caseworker, Advice Caseworker, SEND Advice Caseworker, SEN Advice Caseworker, or Social Welfare Legal Adviser. 

Employment Law Consultant

You will join them as an Employment Law Consultant to deliver an employment law advice and consultancy service over the telephone and face-to-face.

Employment Law Consultant Responsibilities:

- You will advise on employment law and support businesses in reviewing / updating and drafting bespoke employment documentation such as contracts of employment and handbook policies.
- You will advise on settlement agreements, redundancy management and disciplinary, dismissal and grievance handling.
- This role is based at HQ Stoneleigh and there will be occasions when you are required to travel within England and Wales.

Employment Law Consultant Requirements:

- You should possess a law or similar degree and have proven experience of providing an employment consultancy service to clients and experience of dealing with employment law queries.
- You will need to have a good understanding and comprehensive working knowledge of legislation alongside of having the ability to address issues and problems and offer appropriate solutions.

About our client:

Our client is the voice of British farming, and their members are at the heart of what they do. Our clients Employment Service membership provides practical support and legal guidance to enable businesses to comply with employment law.

Location: Head Quarters, Stoneleigh CV8 2TZ

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 35 hours per week

Salary: £34,439 per annum (Negotiable dependant on experience)

Benefits: include 25 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays), National Employment Savings Trust pension scheme, a performance related pay award scheme, a range of discounts through their Benefits employee portal and subsidised staff restaurant.

Closing Date: 8th March 2020
Interview Date: 17th March 2020

You may have experience of the following: Employment Law Consultant, Employment Law Advisor, employment Law, Legal Advisor, Legal Consultant, Employment Advisor, Legal Secretary, HR Consultant, HR Advisor, etc.

Ref: 92035

Investigator/Caseworker

We are looking for a caseworker / investigator with experience of criminal law and the criminal justice system preferably combined with working in a small team working and with the ability to work individually within an agile working regime.

Inside Justice is a small charity, registered in 2018, which investigates alleged miscarriages of justice. Receiving applications from prisoners usually serving long sentences for crimes they say they did not commit, our work is to review and assess applications to identify whether new legal, scientific or investigative work could be carried out which has the potential to show whether an innocent person has been wrongly convicted.  We progress these cases, either by commissioning the work ourselves or by making representations to the appropriate bodies.  We make submissions to the Criminal Cases Review Commission and the Court of Appeal.  Where our casework and research identifies systemic failings, we undertake policy work to drive change and confidence in the criminal justice system.

 Title: Legal Caseworker / Investigator

 Time Commitment: Full time desired, although 4 days per week negotiable

Where: UK Home based (London/Home Counties). Agile working.  Remotely, mainly at home, with flexibility to attend all day meetings, predominantly in Central London, as and when required.

Remuneration: £25k

Description: Inside Justice has two clear goals:

1. To investigate alleged miscarriages of justice, making submissions to the relevant public body, if suitable grounds are identified by our Advisory Panel of experts.

2. To lobby for change when systemic failings are identified. The Operations Manager reports to the CEO and holds prime responsibility for supervising all casework in such a way that fulfils our goals.

Reporting to the head of casework you will be;

• Investigating and reviewing Inside Justice applications from serving prisoners ensuring cases are progressed in an appropriate and timely fashion and providing progress reports to the Head of Casework.

• Reviewing legal documents including trial transcripts and reports from experts across a range of disciplines.

• Representing Inside Justice in a variety of forums with: trial legal representatives; applicants (prisoners); experts from a range of disciplines; victims and applicants’ families; trial witnesses.
• Communicating verbally with key partnership bodies / organisations.

• Using in-house data collection  / case management systems.

What are we looking for: The ideal candidate will have a passion for justice with experience of the criminal justice system and preferably have  a working knowledge of police procedures, court processes and criminal disclosure responsibilities.  Excellent verbal, written communication and analytical skills.  Experience of partnership working and engagement with statutory and other bodies within the CJ system.  Previous investigation or research experience.  An investigation qualification / accreditation such as PIP2 would be desirable but not essential.

Before you apply: Due to the nature of our work we will require Standard DBS checks and there will be a formal interview process with Trustees as well as the Charity CEO. All applicants are required to sign confidentiality and data security agreements.

If you would like to apply please send a copy of your CV with a covering letter which sets out:

• An overview of your experience
• Details of the skills you would bring to this specific position
• A summary of why you would enjoy this challenge

Closing date: 13.3.2020

Job ref: DA/AD

Legal Counsel

Living Planet Centre Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL

Up to £40,000

Where can you find more fulfilling and challenging legal work than being part of a global network focussed on providing solutions to the greatest environmental problems facing our planet?

That is what we can offer you as Legal Counsel at WWF UK. Our planet needs you like never before and as member of our Legal & Compliance Team you will provide timely and accurate commercial legal advice to the organisation as well as mitigate risk arising from any legal, regulatory, compliance or governance issues. You will be involved in a range of activities from drafting and negotiating contracts to maintaining standard legal agreements, guidance notes and policies. You will also provide colleagues with sound legal advice as well as devise and deliver staff training on legal issues. Important too, will be the ability to keep abreast of legal and regulatory changes, provide team updates and maintain a knowledge bank.

A qualified solicitor or barrister holding a current practicing certificate, you must have experience of commercial law as well as charity/fundraising or working in an in-house environment. Ideally, you will have knowledge of data protection law and regulation too. Good at multi-tasking, you will excel at building relationships, inspiring trust and confidence as well as display sound judgement and high ethical standards. You will also be able to synthesise complex information and present it clearly.

How to Apply

If you have the legal expertise we are looking for we would love to hear from you. Please click on ‘Apply now’ to visit our website via the link, complete the online registration and submit a copy of your up to date CV with cover letter highlighting why you are why you believe you are suited for the role.

Closing Date: 05/03/2020

At WWF-UK we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits to encourage a work life balance.

Our world needs you like never before. We are the first generation to know we are destroying the world and we could be the last that can do anything about it. We’re looking for people who are passionate about making it politically, socially and economically unacceptable to destroy our planet’s natural resources. We need you to join us in the fight for our world.

Liberty is a high-profile campaigning organisation that has been fighting for human rights for over eighty years. Liberty works on a diverse array of human rights issues, including migrants’ rights, technology and digital rights, privacy, anti-discrimination, protest, free speech, policing, counter-terrorism, criminalisation of poverty, rule of law and constitutional issues, and access to justice. We are a uniquely multi-disciplinary team, working to achieve change through a powerful combination of lobbying, strategic litigation, public campaigning, journalism and member activism. Liberty has been standing up for people and holding the powerful to account since 1934, and it is needed now more than ever.

Strategic litigation is core to Liberty’s work. Our lawyers bring test cases in the domestic courts and the European Court of Human Rights to advance Liberty’s campaigning objectives.

Liberty is looking for two strategic lawyers to join our legal team.  We are looking for two people who can:

• Run existing and new test cases for Liberty and external clients
• Develop strategies for creating change using litigation and other legal tools
• Conduct interventions
• Give advice on human rights and other issues
• Contribute to Liberty’s policy and campaigning work
• Act as a Liberty spokesperson within your areas of specialism

If you are a strategic litigator with a strong grounding in human rights law and a desire to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Liberty is committed to building a truly inclusive team. We welcome applications from marginalised groups, particularly people of colour, trans and non-binary people, older and disabled people. Your potential to learn and grow in the role is important to us, so even if you don’t have all of what we are asking for, we want to hear from you. We also welcome applications from people who are interested in job-sharing or other flexible working arrangements.

This is an exciting time to join our creative and dynamic Partnerships & Fundraising team as an experienced, organised, energetic and highly competent Events Manager. 

This is a busy role for a talented individual who has experience of successfully delivering a portfolio of events, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and is passionate about supporting young people. We are looking for someone who is proactive and uses their initiative to find creative ways to deliver an excellent supporter experience whilst achieving or exceeding fundraising targets. 

About UK Youth

Working across the country for over a century, UK Youth is a leading charity, committed to providing access to appropriate, high quality services and support in every community ensuring young people are empowered to build bright futures, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Young people with complex needs and those from disadvantaged backgrounds are being hardest hit by rising inequality and cuts to local services. Never has there been a more crucial time for organisations to work together to solve the problems that young people face in society.

Alongside the UK Youth Movement, a network of over 5,500 national organisations, we reach more than 1.6 million young people. We build capacity, unlock funding and a develop a sense of connection with those young people and the youth workers who support them.

About the role

We are looking for an organised, adaptable and highly competent Events Manager with experience of managing multiple fundraising, stewardship and engagement events.  You will be a key member of the Partnerships & Fundraising Team working across UK Youth’s event portfolio with a particular focus on our special events including Art for Youth London, Art for Youth North, the annual Gala Dinner and growing our stewardship and engagement events calendar. 

Our events are attended by a range of our individual supporters and corporates partners including well-known brands such as Oliver Bonas, Microsoft, UPS, Coca Cola European Partners, and PwC to name a few.

You will work closely with volunteer committees to ensure the successful delivery of a portfolio of events throughout the year. You will be target driven and be a skilled and personable manager; excel at developing internal and external networks and feel confident in communicating to a variety of audiences.

You will be creative, proactive and have initiative and ideas. You will be organised, driven, reliable and have a positive approach to your work.  You will be able to work at a high level both within UK Youth and with our charity and corporate partners, have a flexible approach to work and be prepared to work occasional evenings and weekend as well as travel away from home on occasion to meet operational needs.

This is an exciting time to join our team in a role that offers you the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of thousands of young people.

How to Apply

Please apply online with your CV together with a one page supporting statement. Please ensure you fully addresses the criteria in the person specification and to state your salary expectations. Full details of the role can be found in the person specification below/ attached. 

Closing date for applications will be 9 am, 2 March 2020. 

Interviews: week commencing 9 March 2020.

Why work at UK Youth?

We are a values-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising with colleagues through activities such as office yoga, lunch and learn sessions and potluck lunches; as well as optional out of work social events such as bowling, tennis and baking.

This role will be located at our Head Office in Westminster. With multiple public transport links, a bright, modern and engaging working environment and access to local green spaces, the river Thames, cafes, bars and shops. We also benefit from a staffed reception, 24-hour access, showers and cycle storage, with a modern kitchen and communal spaces as well as free fruit and breakfast provided for all staff. 

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, which include race, age, disability, gender, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment. We can offer flexibility through the interview process and endeavour to accommodate candidate’s needs.

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks which include criminal record check and employment reference.

What we can offer you

A salary of £30,000 -£36,000, dependent on experience and other benefits including:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell our New Forest Outdoor Centre including, camping, lodges and outdoor activities

We are committed to investing in the personal and professional development of everyone at UK Youth. Every staff member is entitled to 1 days paid development per calendar year in addition to the 2 days charity wide staff training days as well as volunteering leave one full day or two half days per calendar year.

Please check your email for confirmation that your application has been received and to follow further instructions if applicable.

Simplified Recruitment is a Job Advertising Agency working on behalf of UK Youth. By applying for this position you are giving us permission to pass your CV and covering letter to a third party in relation to recruitment. A full copy of our privacy policy can be viewed on our website.

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Central and East Northamptonshire Citizens Advice (CENCA) has a vision for a fair society for all, with lives well lived. Our mission is to mobilise knowledge to power the change we need and want in society, and a key aspect of this is for people to be able to improve their lives because they know and understand their rights and responsibilities.

We now have an opportunity for a 3 year post qualified housing solicitor to join the charity as a HOUSING LAW SUPERVISOR to deliver and oversee high level housing advice, advocacy and court representation. 

The post holder is expected to be confident, articulate, and work at all times with the highest degree of integrity.  You must be able to manage your own caseload, meeting key deadlines and be able to work autonomously within a complex organisation.

The Housing Law Supervisor will need to meet the Legal Aid Agency Supervisor Standard, be an authorised litigator with a current practising certificate and, above all, have a passion for this area of law. We are looking for someone who will share our core values and who has the desire to provide high quality advice and great customer service.

The Citizens Advice service has existed for close to 80 years and has become recognised as a source of rigorously quality assured impartial social welfare advice and information.

The service is delivered in most areas of the UK through a federated network of independent charities.

Our charity delivers core Citizens Advice services to over 7,800 people a year in Northamptonshire, with 20,423 issues, combining face to face, telephone and digital delivery, with over £1.4m of income gained by clients during 2018/19. Providing issue triage, information and self-help and advice casework services are, and always will be, fundamental to delivering our charitable purpose.