BIHR’s Human Rights Officers are an integral part of the team, enabling change through human rights by working with People, Communities, and Systems, taking what we learn from this to influence Policy.
A passion for human rights in the UK is a must. A commitment to ensuring the best possible practical use of domestic standards outside the courts is essential. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with solid knowledge of the Human Rights Act. This not an entry level role, and requires a level of experience of working directly with people using public series, community and advocacy groups, or public authorities.
BIHR is based at QMUL School of Law in East London. In exchange for our offices we teach a module on human rights, providing undergraduates with a course that focuses on the practical work of a human rights organisation. Our HROs assist with the development and deliver of this innovative clinical model. The role is home-based initially, due to Coronavirus. When a return to the office commences the ability to travel to the office for a min. of 4 days monthly within the core hours of 10am-4pm, will be required. Whilst much of our delivery is currently digital, when face to face work returns, the HRO role includes significant and regular travel across the UK. This includes overnight stays / early starts / late finishes (TOIL policy applies). A willingness and ability to travel regularly for work is a key requirement for this role
Main tasks and Responsibilities
All staff members are required to deliver their work in accordance with BIHR’s core mission, always acting in the best interest of the charity. A genuine commitment to supporting change through human rights across the UK is required at all times.
A Human Rights Officer’s main responsibilities will be to develop, deliver, review and improve information resources and one-off training sessions, all on the practical use of UK human rights law (non-litigation). These training sessions will be for people with care and support needs, their community and advocacy groups, and public services and authorities
- Develop current human rights information resources, including guides, handbooks, factsheets. Identifying and creating new resources, once agreed with PPM.
- Develop our online advocacy tools that sit under Your Human Rights. Identifying and creating new online tools, once agreed with PPM.
- Deliver a range of one-off training sessions through BIHR’s open calander. Identifying and creating new trainings, once agreed with PPM.
- Deliver a range of one-off training sessions for client teams
- Provide short talks for a range of audiences. Identifying potential new clients and working with the PPM to develop these relationships.
- Reflect on the evaluation learnings of the above and incorporating this into future activities.
- Update BIHR’s website on the above activities, ensuring engaging and impactful content.
- To complete the above tasks using remote/digital means and via face-to-face work, with a clear understanding of accessibility and the needs of audiences
Develop, deliver, review and improve programmes on change through human rights. This is to be done alongside people with care and support needs, their community and advocacy groups and public services and authorities (including frontline staff, mangers and leaders, local and national commissioners and regulators)
- Develop, deliver and evaluate a range of projects with the above audiences, and a clear understanding of the needs of these different groups (rights-holders and duty-bearers)
- Use of a range of different learning and engagements approaches, including training, peer learning, network development, case and practice reviews, policy reviews and developments, and think creatively about the best means of supporting human rights capacity development.
- Establish clear project plans to guide deliverables and set expectations with partners, ensuring timely and effective interventions delivered within budget.
- Ensure effective monitoring and evaluations, with an emphasis on participative qualitative learning which can be shared internally and externally, including ensuring relevant information is collected and available for funder reporting.
- Update BIHR’s website on the above activities, ensuring engaging and impactful content.
- To complete the above tasks using remote/digital means and via face-to-face work, with a clear understanding of accessibility and the needs of audiences
Develop, deliver, review and improve policy work which enables people, community groups and public services/authority staff be heard in national debates about human rights law and policy
- Keep up to date with policy and legal reviews and opportunities in Westminster and the devolved nations, identifying key interventions for BIHR to share evidence on the practical value of a human rights approach to other laws and policy.
- Keep up to date with policy and legal review and opportunities in Westminster and the devolved nations, identifying key interventions for BIHR to share evidence on the value of domestic human rights law for people in their everyday lives.
- Lead policy interventions on the above by developing BIHR and joint/shared evidence submissions, policy papers, briefings, etc.
- Develop BIHR’s online communities of practice (3: people, community groups, public service/authority staff) supporting people to share their experiences to feed into policy interventions
- Keep up to date with European and International mechanisms offering BIHR the opportunity to share evidence and commentary on human rights in the UK for the benefit of those we support. Agreeing any interventions with the PPM and actioning.
Research, analyse and produce commentary on a range of human rights issues impacting people’s everyday lives in the UK
- Use BIHR’s monitoring and evaluation data, and input from communities of practice, to research key human rights issues in the UK and develop public commentary
- Identify and respond to relevant external research and commentary on human rights issues relevant to BIHR’s work
- Provide commentary via a range of means including blogs and news pieces (for BIHR and for other groups and media), research papers, social media, etc.
- Keep up to date on key changes to law, policy and practice on UK human rights legislation, e.g. case law developments, new laws, etc.
Represent BIHR professionally and proactively including managing existing relationships and developing new ones, and participating in networks, forums and working groups
- Maintain and develop BIHR’s current relationships in the voluntary and public sectors, both on an individual basis and via network and forum memberships.
- Use initiative to identify and forge relationships with new partners and forums.
- Primary contact for your designated programme and policy work and relationship management and development.
- Ensuring good working relationships with a range of key contacts including policy and programmes partners and technical suppliers such as designers.
Additional supporting areas of work
- Work with the staff team to identify and secure income generating or fundraising opportunities to support BIHR’s growth and development.
- Supporting senior staff to ensure effective funder reporting.
- Teaching on our clinical module at QMUL Law School, sharing practical insights into BIHR’s work, convened by BIHR’s Director and PPM.
- Supporting colleagues with research and communications, including on social media and website development.
- Actively participating in internal meetings, review and development processes
Any other relevant duties as required by the Director or the PPM
Person specification
ESSENTIAL
Personal qualities
- Passionate commitment to BIHR’s mission and values and to working in the charity sector
- Strong team player with ability to get stuck in within a small organisation
- Efficient, reliable, flexible and collaborative working style and the ability to demonstrate initiative
- Self-motivating with ability to work effectively from home as part of a virtual team and in an office environment
- The ability, and appreciation of the need for, travel across the UK to deliver this role
Human rights knowledge and experience
- At least two years of experience of working on human rights, with specific experience of the Human Rights Act.
- A Masters level understanding of the Human Rights Act and the European Convention on Human Rights, developed either through academic study or equivalent work-related experience.
- At least one year’s work experience of working in the charity sector or the public sector in a similar role.
- At least one year’s work experience developing an understanding of human rights standards in the delivery of health and social care, particularly mental health and/or mental capacity law.
- Demonstrable practical experience of human rights in relation to another area of people’s interactions with public services (e.g. housing, children, education, immigration, policing, welfare, etc.).
Learning and development skills and experience
- At least one years’ experience of development and delivery of rights-based training for adults, preferably including UK human rights.
- At least one years’ experience of developing and delivering programmes to build the capacity of people to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to bring about social change. (By capacity building we mean more than training). This can be with people directly, with community, advocacy or voluntary sector groups, or with staff in public services/ authorities, or a combination of these.
- Experience of creative approaches to technical or legal training.
- Experience of the development of practical information resources for people to support them to make change in their lives.
- Experience of development and implementation of monitoring and evaluating work and learning from this for future practice.
Policy, research and communications skills and experience
- At least one years’ experience of policy work, demonstrating a practical understanding of political and parliamentary processes.
- Experience of developing and drafting policy submissions (e.g. work related to government consultations, parliamentary and other inquiries, or other international processes).
- Work related experience of conducting research either desk-based/legal research and/or participative research directly with stakeholder.
- Ability to understand and communicate the practical significance of complex legal issues (preferably human rights) for non-legal audiences, using plain and engaging language.
- Excellent verbal and written English language skills, including the ability to communicate appropriately with a range of audiences.
- Excellent networking and relationship management skills, developed through demonstrable experience.
Computer and digital skills
- Technologically confident, working from a remote access cloud-based system
- High level skills in Microsoft Office particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Demonstrable ability to learn new packages, including BIHR’s website and social media platforms and programmes
Organisational skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, including meticulous proof-reading and editorial support to colleagues
- Excellent administration and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously to a high standard
- Ability to work under pressure to deadlines, including remotely and adapt to a fast-moving environment
DESIRABLE
- Experience of using video conferencing or similar tools to delivery online sessions or a clear demonstrable ability to do so
- Experience of co-production approaches to working
- Experience of developing easy read material
- Knowledge of UN mechanisms relevant to the UK
- Experience of social media for professional purposes
- Experience of working with children or young people to deliver education and training
- Experience of delivering university level education
To apply for the post
Please use the application form provided. CVs or cover letters will not be considered. Please read the application form carefully and complete it in accordance with the instructions, particularly the personal statement section, which should address every part of the above person specification. Incomplete application forms will not be considered. No agencies please. Completed applications must be received by 10am Monday 10 August 2020. Late applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be online via Zoom are likely to take place on Friday 21 August 2020 you should be available for and online interview on this date. If you have not heard back by that date, please note you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We are unable to provide feedback to non-shortlisted applicants.
We operate a rigorous interview process, which will consist of:
- A prepared verbal communication task for you to present at the interview (max 10 mins)
- A timed written task which you will be asked to complete within a time period prior to the interview, which you can chose (max 2-hour task)
- An online interview with a panel with unseen questions, using Zoom (max. 90 mins)
The British Institute of Human Rights (BIHR) a national charity working across the UK to bring human rights to life, beyond the courtrooms.
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We’re on the hunt for a Programme Officer (Remote Service) to join us at this exciting stage in Settle’s development. As a result of our learning from adapting to delivering remotely since March 2020, we are piloting a remote service. This remote service will be delivered for 12 months and if successful we aim to apply for further funding to extend this project. This is a brilliant opportunity to shape and test a remote tenancy support service. This is a new position and will be an integral frontline role in a dynamic and fast-growing charity. We’re a small team taking big steps to tackle youth homelessness.
As a Programme Officer (Remote Service), you will be working on the frontline, delivering 1:1 remote sessions with marginalised young people based outside of London. You’ll work closely with our partners to ensure the smooth delivery of our contract and report to the Programme Manager. You will join a team of 5 Programme Officers.
Responsibilities
Supporting vulnerable young people
You’ll be delivering our programmes remotely and working 1-1 with marginalised young people across London. You’ll manage a caseload of young people and be a shining role model to those you’re supporting.
Working with delivery partners
You’ll be working closely with our delivery partner, Hyde Housing, to ensure the young people are getting the best support out there. Whether that’s liaising with social landlords or local debt advice charities.
Collecting crucial impact data
You’ll be meticulous in your collecting and reporting of data, understanding that this information is crucial to demonstrating our impact to funders and clients. You’ll keep your notes and our databases up to date with accurate information.
Working collaboratively
You’ll work closely with Programme Officers that are delivering our in-person service to ensure you are learning from them and they are learning from your experiences. You will collaborate with our Fundraising Officer to ensure that the funders supporting this pilot will have any relevant updates on frontline work.
Getting stuck in
We’re a small team and you’ll be ready to get stuck into new projects and opportunities as they arise - stretching yourself and developing your expertise.
Key info
- Reports to: Programme Manager
- Start Date: As soon as possible
- Salary: £21,000 (plus £3,000 London weighting)
- Hours: Part-time or full-time considered. We are recruiting equivalent to 1.6 FTE. (minimum of 3 days a week)
- Contract: 12 month fixed term, subject to 3 month probation period
- Location: Home-working, with regular travel to London (approx. 1 day a week)
- Closing date: Sunday 2nd August 11:30 PM, 1st round interviews 13th or 14th August
Benefits
- Lovely open plan office in Hackney, right next London Fields and Broadway Market
- Scope to take real ownership in a fast-growing startup
- Strong commitment to professional development - with a £500 training budget
- Up to 3% pension contribution
- 25 days paid annual leave per year
- Access to an employee assistance programme and cycle to work scheme
How to apply
Further detail in the job description. You'll need to email your CV and application (answers to the below) to us - email address can be found in the job description or on our website.
The closing date for the role is Sunday 2nd August at 11:30 PM. 1st round interviews 13th or 14th August. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, interviews will take place via video call. If you are not able to do this, first round interviews can take place by telephone.
In your application please answer the below questions (no more than 2 sides of A4):
- Settle uses a coaching model to underpin their work with young people. Why do you think this is important and what are the benefits to the young person?
- Please expand on how your experiences and skills are suitable for this role.
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Job title: Email Marketing Officer
Salary: up to £30,209.35 per annum plus homeworking allowance
Location: Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath or homebased
Job type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Hours per week: 35
Closing date: 24 July 2020
Interview date: w/c 03 August 2020
Please be aware this is a fixed term contract position for up to 12 months, working 35 hours per week (5 days). The role could be considered as a homebased position with regular travel to London and the National Cat Centre in East Sussex.
We are looking for an aspiring Email Marketing Officer to join our innovative, award-winning fundraising team in the Income Generation directorate.
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day.
The Direct and Digital Marketing team sits within the Fundraising Directorate of the charity – working collaboratively to create a fully integrated individual giving programme. With an ambitious annual income target of £20m the team of 20 work across multiple communication channels to promote our regular giving and cash offerings.
Cats Protection has seen a transformational growth in digital marketing over the past year and this is a very exciting time to join our digital marketing team. You will play a key role in this team, responsible for managing our email platform (Dotdigital) and delivering the email marketing programme.
This role will proactively support fundraising teams and departments, ensuring that the platform is fit for purpose for their needs, that teams are confident in using the platform, and that their requests are prioritised in the Cats Protection email calendar. You will lead by example in using Dotdigital to build automated email journeys, dynamic content driven campaigns and data segmentation and constantly look to optimise our email marketing programme to increase engagement and income.
The ideal candidate will have email marketing experience, with understanding of the Dotdigital platform a significant advantage. You will be an assertive communicator, confident in negotiating with internal teams and liaising with external agencies. A self-starter, you will be able to use your own initiative and will also hold an in depth knowledge of all the latest email marketing best practice, trends and compliance.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.
Please note the recruitment process for this position will include a virtual interview including a presentation.
For further details please download the job description, available after you have clicked APPLY ONLINE:
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Triage Officers are responsible for reviewing and risk assessing all potential fitness to practise concerns that are received by the HCPC’s Fitness to Practise department. They play an integral part in the process and are the first point of contact for those who wish to raise concerns about HCPC registrants.
The ideal candidate will have experience of case management and risk assessment, with an understanding of professional regulation or experiencing of working within a legislative framework. They should have excellent verbal and written skills and be able to independently progress cases in line with legislation, defined policies and guidance. They should be well organised, be able to multi-task and prioritise their work depending on the assessed risk and deadlines set for them. The role also requires attention to detail whilst being able to review large amounts of information within short timeframes.
The people we work with are central to helping us achieve effective and efficient regulation and in return we offer our employees generous benefits. As a member of the team you will have access to wide range of employee schemes and benefits including:
- 30 days annual leave plus discretionary days at Christmas
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
- 7% employer contribution pension
- Employee discounts on gym membership and a broad range of retail outlets
- Flexible working options
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Alongside our excellent employee benefits, we are committed to your ongoing learning and development to build your skills, experience, and career.
You can find out more about our benefits on our website.
Closing Date: 22 July 2020 (All vacancies will close at 1pm)
Interview Date: 10 August 2020
Further information on this role is detailed in the job description and person specification.
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Job Title: Income Officer
Location: Burghfield Common, Central Office
Salary: £17,879 to £18,931 per annum + benefits
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
This is a fantastic opportunity to join The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association as an Income Officer within our central Fundraising team.
The role
The Fundraising team play a key role in ensuring that we continue to be able to help people with sight loss to live the life they choose.
As the Income Officer you will help ensure this by providing an efficient and effective income processing service for monies being received by the organisation.
This role ensures that all income is received, banked, allocated and processed through the Fundraising CRM system in a timely manner so that supporters are thanked as soon as possible. This includes reconciling amounts, proactively querying issues where appropriate and communicating internally and with external parties to ensure resolution.
Who we’re looking for
The successful candidate will:
- Have proven experience of working in a finance department.
- Have the ability to use Financial/Fundraising Systems.
- Have demonstrable knowledge of financial information systems - e.g. Sage.
For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to being successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below.
Benefits
This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year. As a charity, we’re always keen to support flexible working as best we can.
We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.
How to apply
Applications can be made using the online application form. You will need to evidence the criteria as set out in the attached job description. As part of our safer recruitment policy, we do not accept CVs for job applications.
Diversity
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome, and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from disabled people as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invite to interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.
Safeguarding
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.
We reserve the right to close adverts early.
If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.
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Rays of Sunshine is an award-winning national charity that brightens the lives of seriously ill young people and their families by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospital and within the community. We believe that every child deserves to experience happiness and put their illness on hold – even if it is just for one day. Our vision is to make wishes come true and turn them in to happy memories.
Established in 2003, the charity has an income of £4.5m and employs 21 staff. We are in a healthy position with good financial reserves and an effective governance structure in place. However, COVID 19 is having a profound impact on the delivery of our services and like many charities we are facing unprecedented challenges.
We are now seeking to appoint a new Chief Executive to lead Rays of Sunshine through the next stages our development, which is likely to include a period of transformation. Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing visible, inspiring leadership to our staff, volunteers, and supporters
- Working with Trustees and staff to develop a strategy for the short, medium, and long term, and developing new approaches to engage with and support our children and families
- Championing our cause and building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the families we support, our donors, Celebrity Ambassadors, corporate partners, and healthcare providers.
- Leading our fundraising efforts, working with our committed Trustee group to inspire prospective donors and corporate partners to support us.
- Ensuring our governance, policies for safeguarding children, compliance and administration are robust and that we fulfil our legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities
To succeed, you will ideally have worked at a senior level within the charity sector, have excellent leadership skills and bring experience of managing transformation.
This is an exceptional role, with an opportunity to bring hope, fun, kindness, and support to some of the 49,000 children who are living with life-limiting conditions in the UK. A visible and persuasive advocate, your passion, energy, charisma, and tenacity will raise the profile of our work, encourage supporters and enable us to reach more families and children. You will need the versatility to manage lots of variety, together with compassion, empathy and resilience. No two days are the same, and we work in an environment that can be both incredibly uplifting and emotionally challenging.
To champion the fight against poverty and inequality enabling people to take control of their live
Based in Liverpool (some homeworking if required)
Role: Finance Officer (Maternity Leave cover)
Hours: 21 hours per week
Salary Scale: Scale 6, Point 19 – 22 £24,799 - £26,317 (pro rata)
Fixed term: Ten months with a possible extension
About Raise
Established in 1999 Raise is an advice service that supports clients within their own home with welfare benefits, debt and financial capability advice.
We are looking for maternity cover for our Finance Officer from October 2020. You will be working with the senior management team ensuring that the finances and payroll for the organisation continue to run smoothly.
In order to achieve this, we need a highly motivated individual who has knowledge or experience of QuickBooks accounting software and QuickBooks Advanced Payroll, has strong organisation skills and has good attention to detail.
Closing date: 31 July 12 noon
Interviews will be held on: Friday 5 August 2020 – (via zoom/Teams)
Registered charity number 1112830
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As the Schools Project Officer you will further develop the Lambeth Young Carers’ Schools Project.Funded by the Walcot Foundation, our young carers schools project aims to reduce the negative impacts of caring on young carers’ education, thereby increasing the opportunities to reach their potential. The project has 3 core elements:
- A programme of awareness raising in schools targeting both staff and pupils, delivered through assemblies and workshops for school staff.
- A programme of peer support groups taking place in schools to enable young carers to connect with others in the same situation and share their experiences in a supported environment, reducing their sense of isolation and creating the opportunity for new friendships to develop.
- Intensive one to one support with a cohort of young carers who have the highest levels of need.
The project works with secondary school children aged 11 - 16 who are from low income households.
If you are looking for a fast paced, rewarding project that will make a lasting difference to young carers, we would love to hear from you.
This post is 21 hours per week
Closing date: Monday 20th July 2020 at 9am
Interview date: Tuesday 28th July 2020
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This is an exciting opportunity to work at the Access Project as a University Access Officer: one full-time and one part-time position.
Please specify which position you are applying for when you answer the application questions.
Application Information:
- Applications close: 9am, Monday 20th July 2020
- Starting salary: £21,000 (plus £2,000 London weighting), rising by £1,000 after 6 months and £1,000 after 12 months subject to performance (Pro Rata)
- Contract: Part-time, permanent
- Working days: Three days a week. For two days a week the University Access Officer will be based in one of our partner schools in London. For the right candidate we can be flexible which days these are. The University Officer will be based in our London Office every Friday, this is not negotiable (The Dock, Tobacco Quay, Wapping Lane, London, E1W 2SF)
- Job Location: London
- Academic requirements: University degree or significant professional experience
- Interview date: Thursday 23rd July 2020. (All interviews will take place online and will consist of a panel based interview, a student facing activity and an in-tray task)
- Start date: Monday 17th August
About The Access Project
The Access Project is an innovative education charity that helps bright young people from disadvantaged backgrounds gain places at top universities. Our volunteers are trained and supported to be effective tutors who work with our students for an hour a week to raise their grades. In addition, a dedicated school-based staff member mentors the students so they have the knowledge and support to make strong university applications. Our results show this approach works.
About the role
University Access Officers manage the day-to-day running of the programme in The Access Project’s partner schools. They work closely with students, staff at all levels, tutors, and with the rest of The Access Project’s team to ensure that the delivery of the programme is optimised. The programme has been carefully designed with the intention that all interactions have a positive impact on a student’s chances of getting into a top university. It is the responsibility of the University Access Officer to deliver all the activities which make up our programme. This includes managing tutor and student pairings as well as delivering and recording in-school activities.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on the front line of addressing educational disadvantage, as well as benefiting from opportunities to become involved in the wider work of The Access Project as it continues to expand.
This is a challenging role, which involves a high level of organisation. It is well-suited to resilient individuals looking to pursue a career in education and/or the social enterprise/charity sectors. UAOs are the sole representative of The Access Project in school and therefore must be comfortable working alone (although they will build relationships and work closely with school staff).
All University Access Officers are line managed by a Programme Manager from The Access Project, who visits the school once per week for line management meetings, as well as being available via email and phone. Each school also nominates a Programme Supervisor, who focuses on the performance of their in-school programme.
Duties and responsibilities of our University Access Officers:
University Access Officers are the case managers for all key stakeholders who interact with the programme including students, tutors, teachers and TAP staff.
1. Students
- Building strong mentoring relationships with students to drive awareness of and enthusiasm for the programme.
- Delivering The Access Project’s programme of university support activities at the school, including one to one meetings, workshops and assemblies
- Assessing student progress towards being able to make successful university applications by uploading all interactions to our CRM system: Salesforce
- Recruiting students onto the programme in line with our student enrolment criteria
- Matching students with volunteer tutors
- Managing difficult conversations
- Monitoring student attendance to tutorials and devising innovative solutions to encourage attendance
- Using the schools’ existing reporting on students’ academic and pastoral progress to monitor the impact of tutorials, and intervene as appropriate
- Collecting and uploading various data sets relating to a student’s eligibility or performance on the programme. This ranges from consent forms to individual UCAS applications.
2. Tutors
- Building and managing relationships with tutors to ensure they have a positive experience of the programme, deliver good quality tutorials, and continue volunteering with us year-on-year
- Liaising with tutors and managing any day-to-day requests that they have regarding The Access Project or their tutee
- Managing tutor attendance to tutorials through weekly monitoring systems
- Observing tutorials and giving tutors any necessary feedback
3. School Staff
- Working with school staff to ensure their cooperation and timely completion of activities contributing to the smooth running of the programme.
- Chairing and presenting at termly school meetings with Senior Management to report on programme progress.
4. Other Activities
- University Access Officers are based in our partner schools, but they spend 1 day each week in The Access Project’s central office undertaking training, attending meetings, and feeding into internal projects to improve the quality of delivery of the programme.
- University Access Officers support the volunteering team by helping to deliver tutor training sessions, which take place on Saturdays and weekday evenings.
- University Access Officers will be required to support our Central Provision function including staffing our two annual university trips and our university society events.
5. Any other responsibilities reasonably deemed necessary by the Access Project’s Programme Managers or Director
Person specification
Essential characteristics and experience:
- Able to communicate and influence with impact at all levels. The role involves building relationships with staff, students and tutors on a one-to-one basis and presenting information to/running workshops with groups of students and teachers: The University Access Officer will need to be professional, articulate and credible in a range of situations.
- Able to deliver projects and manage administration. The University Access Officer will need to be able to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
- Able to effectively time manage. The role has a complex and varied workload, involving autonomous working and team-working, and managing tasks over different periods of time. The University Access Officer will need to be able to plan their time effectively to complete all tasks to pre-set deadlines.
- Able to lead and manage change. The University Access Officer will be the key representative of the programme in school and will need enthusiasm and vision to make this a success.
- Passionate about educational disadvantage. This is a demanding role which requires University Access Officers to be committed to our mission and values (see below) and motivated by and engaged with the work of The Access Project and our partner schools.
- Resilient and adaptable. The University Access Officer will need to adapt to a fast-moving environment in school, and react to challenges and requests from students, staff and tutors.
- Skilled in stakeholder management. The University Access Officer will need to be able to build and maintain excellent relationships with school staff as well as our volunteer tutors.
- Able to work some Saturdays and evenings. The University Access Officers run training sessions for our volunteer tutors as well as staff our university society events, many of these take place on Saturdays and evenings. The University Access Officers are compensated for their time through an additional holiday allowance. There are some periods of the year where no Saturday or evening work is required.
Desirable
- Knowledge/experience of working and/or volunteering in schools or the education sector.
Please note, as a minimum requirement, applicants will:
- Have a university degree or significant professional experience
- Have the right to work in the UK
Covid 19
Please note: University Access Officers are currently working remotely to deliver the activities listed above. This is constantly under review and we cannot at this time confirm whether this role will be in-school or home-working at the start of the next academic year.
Notice period
University Access Officers can terminate their employment by giving written notice at least two months before the end of term in the autumn and spring terms, and at least three months before the end of the summer term. We highlight this as it is a standard notice period in schools but more unusual in the charity sector.
Safeguarding statement
"The Access Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and will expect the all volunteers and staff to share this commitment."
Essential characteristics
Applicants must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and will expect the all volunteers and staff to share this commitment.
Disclosure of a Criminal Record
The Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 does not apply to posts where there is access to children. This means that applicants for employment which involves working with children and young people must disclose any criminal record. If you are selected for appointment you will be subject to this procedure. All Disclosures are carried out in the strictest confidence and are made only in connection with your application for employment and for no other purpose. The application for an Enhanced Disclosure will be activated before your first day of work.
Guidance for candidates applying for a job with The Access Project. Please read this carefully before you start to fill in the application form.
General
- The application form plays a crucial part in the selection process, both in deciding whether you will be invited to an interview and at the interview itself. It is vital that you complete this form as fully and accurately as possible. We will not make any assumptions about your experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to do the job.
- Read the full vacancy details carefully before you start. All parts of the application form must be completed.
Application form
Complete this section fully. All successful applicants will be required to produce documentary evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK*. Verification of identity is required before confirmation of appointment.
Present or most recent employment
It is important to give full information, including the organisation you work in, or most recent employment if not currently working, full dates, address and explanation of any gaps in employment.
References
All appointments are subject to verification of employment and suitability of the candidate for the post applied for. We reserve the right to approach any previous employer for a reference and to verify their identity, but will request your permission before doing so. If you have experience of working with children please include this as one of your references.
Previous employment
Ensure that you put in full dates, names, addresses and your job title. Be careful not to leave any unexplained gaps. Details of part time and relevant voluntary work should also be entered.
Education, Qualifications and Training
- Ensure you give all the information requested, including dates, establishment where you studied and make clear the level of any examinations e.g. GCSE, GCE 'O' Level or 'A' Level or equivalents etc. and the grades you obtained. Also include here any skills training you have had. You will be required to produce original documentary evidence of any qualifications relevant to the job, and these will be detailed on the person specification.
- Proof of qualification is required before the appointment is confirmed.
The Access Project’s mission
We work with high-potential students from disadvantaged backgrounds, providing in-school support and personalised tuition to help them gain access to selective universities.
Our Aim:
The Access Project is an education charity that works with schools in which 30% or more of pupils are on free school meals (50% or more of students receive pupil premium), to pair graduate volunteers with disadvantaged students for weekly one-to-one tutoring and an intensive programme preparing students for university applications.
The programme combats educational inequality and improves social mobility by raising students’ grades and supporting them to understand the pathway to a top university.
The Access Project has a network of over 1200 volunteer tutors and works with more than 1200 students in 28 schools in London and in the Midlands.
The Access Project’s values
- Community - We build a community of schools, volunteers and partner organisations that share a common vision.
- Motivation - We harness and reward motivation.
- Development - We promote a culture of excellence, improvement and innovation.
- Academic Excellence - We help students achieve their potential by matching them with tutors who have been given excellent resources and training.
Benefits
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications for all suitably qualified persons. However as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) individuals are currently under-represented within the organisation, which does not reflect our diverse student body, we would particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates. All appointments will be made on merit.
- TAP offers:
- A great working environment!
- 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure.
- PerkBox Perks - offering nationwide shopping discounts, gym memberships, holidays, freebies, learning and much more.
- Employee Assistance Programme, a 24 hour helpline for staff
- Online Medical assistance - access 24/7 to a qualified GP within minutes, with referrals and prescriptions available same-day.
- Interest-free travelcard loans
- Cyclescheme loans
- Employer’s pensions contributions (3%)
- CPD options
- TAP welcomes requests for flexible working arrangements
- Monthly work-from-home days (when not in lockdown, obviously!)
Further information
Safeguarding statement
"The Access Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and will expect the all volunteers and staff to share this commitment."
Essential characteristics
Applicants must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and will expect the all volunteers and staff to share this commitment.
Disclosure of a Criminal Record
The Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 does not apply to posts where there is access to children. This means that applicants for employment which involves working with children and young people must disclose any criminal record.
References
All appointments are subject to verification of employment and suitability of the candidate for the post applied for. We reserve the right to approach any previous employer for a reference and to verify their identity, but will request your permission before doing so. If you have experience of working with children please include this as one of your references.
Previous employment
Ensure that you put in full dates, names addresses and your job title. Be careful not to leave any unexplained gaps. Details of part time and relevant voluntary work should also be entered.
Education, Qualifications and Training
Ensure you give all the information requested, including dates, establishment where you studied and make clear the level of any examinations e.g. GCSE, GCE 'O' Level or 'A' Level or equivalents etc. and the grades you obtained. Also include here any skills training you have had. You will be required to produce original documentary evidence of any qualifications relevant to the job, and these will be detailed on the person specification.
Proof of qualification is required before the appointment is confirmed.
Please ensure that you complete all of the application form questions. Resumes and CVs will not be considered.
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Care about social mobility? Are you our next London Programme Officer?
We are working towards a day where no young person’s background determines their future. As an award-winning, fast-growing social enterprise our mission is to support young people from disadvantaged communities to identify and fulfil their potential. Working in partnership with schools, we deliver academic tutoring/coaching programmes that improve a pupil’s grades, confidence and independence so they can win places at top universities and high level apprenticeships.
Having turned six years old in February 2020, we’re at an exciting stage of growth and have ambitious plans to scale our impact and reach. Currently working across London, West Midlands, South West, we are looking to thoughtfully scale our aca- demic programmes into hard to reach deprivation areas. Over the next 3 years, we are aiming to support over 10,000 young people.
Role Description
London was our first hub. Since 2014, we have developed partnerships and relationships across the region with schools, universities and collaborators. We are now looking for a passionate new addition to join the team. We need an outgoing self-motivated person to enhance our work in the London region (including Reading and surrounding areas), making it a vibrant and exciting hub that delivers real social impact. At the forefront of the organisation, you will be responsible for maintaining partnerships, supporting tutors/coaches and delivering our programmes from volunteer recruitment all the way through to evaluation. This is an “in-at-the-deep-end” role and you will flourish in a small dynamic team with real influence.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Contributing to the development of the London region:
- Generating new school leads and securing programmes
- Supporting a strong and supportive network of schools, Multi-Academy Trusts • (MATs), universities, corporate partners and others
- Ensuring retention of volunteer coaches (meeting minimum targets set • termly)
- Maintaining relationships with coaches, pupils and teachers
Create a thriving community of social mobility advocates among university students and young professionals:
- Meeting recruitment targets for tutors/coaches across London each term.
- Training volunteers in tutoring/coaching and our pedagogy.
Oversee multiple in-school and online programmes (university student led and peer to peer) across London:
- Setting timelines for programme start and finish dates
- Communicating with school staff weekly to provide feedback after sessions
- Visiting schools to oversee quality.
- Managing and running online sessions.
Programme Design and Delivery:
- Contributing to the design of current workshops and creating new workshops when needed
- Running in-school or digital workshops for groups of pupils (KS3-5) and facilitating university trips at the start and end of our programmes
- Line managing a team of Head Coaches:
- Delivering training for Head Coaches in London
- Holding 1-1 appraisals to monitor performance and set actions
Embodying our values (humility, high expectations, service, responsibility and resilience) and demonstrating commitment to our mission.
Person Specification
Essential characteristics and experience
- Passion for social mobility: we have big aims and are looking for those who share our desire to make education fairer in the UK so a person’s background does not determine their future.
- Relationship building and facilitating: this a public-facing role so you will love delivering workshops to groups as well as communicating our mission to a wide range of stakeholders (businesses, senior members of MATs, universities etc.
- Organisation: working in a fast paced young organisation you’ll be able to work between different programmes and workstreams.
- Independance: this role requires you to work independently/alone from time to time in the office and/or from home
- Resourcefulness: we’re a small, dedicated team - you must be a self-starter prepared for practical roles with lots of responsibility. A willingness to stay solution-focused with last minute challenges is a must!
- Young People: experience in a school or youth organisation/working with young people.
- Flexibility: the role will occasionally involve working evenings & weekends
Desirable knowledge/experience
- Experience working with young people in a school or youth work setting. • Experience recruiting volunteers
- Experience measuring and evaluating impact
- Knowledge of programme design, pedagogy or tutoring/coaching.
- Knowledge of UK schools and UK university sector.
We are a social mobility movement. We are working towards a day where no young person’s background determines their future.
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Digital Officer
We are Business Disability Forum. We believe the 26 million people in the UK and over 1 billion people worldwide with disabilities and long-term conditions enhance the social and economic health of our societies. We help remove barriers in business structures and Government that prevent disabled people from thriving and making their contribution to the world.
We are unique. There are many great disability charities and disabled persons’ organisations. Our niche is our expertise in disability as it affects business.
The role
We are looking for a Digital Officer to help us to optimise, develop and co-ordinate the day to day running of our websites and future digital products concentrating mostly on maintaining our current website, online member (knowledge) hub and Disability smart benchmark site.
To be successful in the role you will have significant experience of co-ordinating websites and digital products in a similar size organisation. You are likely to have worked alongside digital marketers and across a full range of channels. You will be able to show how you’ve successfully engaged disabled users and turned insight into real actions and solutions.
The requirement
- A proven background of delivering websites and digital products to a business audience and specifically including the needs of disabled people with a wide range of access requirements (A & I).
- Professional experience managing, updating and maintaining a Content Management System, particularly WordPress (A, I & T).
- Experience of writing and editing web content for different audiences (A, I & T).
- Comprehensive knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and techniques to meet WCAG for web, mobile and documentation (A, I & T).
For the full job description and person specification of this role and instructions on how to apply please visit our website below via the button below:
How to apply
Applications should be by CV and a supporting statement, of up to 400 words, detailing why you think you would be suitable for the role. If you require any adjustments to the application process please contact Barnaby Powell as set out below. Applications should be addressed to Barnaby Powell, HR & Office Manager, Business Disability Forum, Nutmeg House, 60 Gainsford Street, London SE1 2NY. If you are submitting your application by email please do so to barnabyp @ businessdisabilityforum .org .uk
- Closing date for applications: 9 August 2020
- First interviews are planned for the weeks commencing 10 August & 17 August 2020
Business Disability Forum is committed to ensuring that all its information, products and services are as accessible as possible to everyone.
If you wish to discuss anything in regards to accessibility or if you require alternative formats please contact Barnaby Powell by email at address above or by telephone on 020-7403-3020.
For further information on Business Disability Forum please refer to our wesbite via the button below.
Equal opportunities
We are committed to becoming disability-smart and an employer of choice irrespective of race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, or pregnancy and maternity. The ethical and business case of ensuring that our workforce is representative of wider society is at the heart of what we do. When we are recruiting, disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
The International Longevity Centre UK is recruiting for a Communications and Engagement Officer to join our small and passionate team.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills who will be excited about working on one of the most important public policy issues facing society.
- Should the pensions triple lock be removed and what should Government do to fund social care?
- Should older people be forced to shield from COVID-19 to protect their health – or is this plain ageism?
- How can employers support older people to work longer and how can retailers better engage with older consumers?
As our Communications and Engagement Officer you will have an answer to these questions and know how to best communicate it.
We want you to help us use our expertise in demographic change to highlight the impact of ageing on society, working with experts, policy makers and practitioners to provoke conversations and pioneer solutions for a society where everyone can thrive, regardless of age.
One day you might be focussed on talking to journalists or politicians about the economic opportunities of population ageing. The next day you might be developing a plan to engage employers with the importance of preventing ill health or maximising the productivity of their ageing workforce.
For the full job description and details of how to apply for this post, download the Communications and Engagement Officer recruitment pack from the ILC website.
The ILC is the UK’s specialist think tank on the impact of longevity on society, and what happens next.
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Recruiting during the pandemic
We know we are at a critical point across the economy here in the UK and elsewhere; this is certainly true within Higher Education. We are in touch with our colleagues and our network across the sector and are acutely aware of the challenges both financially and with regard to learning that they are experiencing. It is unprecedented for us all.
This is a difficult time for many and we have taken a carefully considered, deliberate decision to continue to drive our growth and development. We have recently appointed 6 new team members who will start with us over the next three months and have developed our approach to ensure that a remote start is as seamless as possible.
Additional ways for you, as candidates to interact directly with a wider number of our team as well as the recruiting manager have been incorporated into our recruitment process to ensure a smooth and engaging candidate experience.
Who are we?
TEDI-London is an innovative new higher education institution in London wholly focused on engineering, co-founded by Arizona State University, King’s College London, and UNSW Sydney.
Our vision is to transform engineering education to transform lives – both for students and for the users of the products they design and make. Our mission is to attract and empower individuals and partners from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to develop the skills and confidence to create practical real-world solutions that advance how we live as a global community.
Variety and ambiguity is our way of life
In a start-up, each day really is different. We work collaboratively at TEDI-London on big decisions, but also need individuals that take initiative and have the skills and experience to manage their own work areas. We are a start-up with huge ambition, but you should not expect to join an organisation with all the answers, and everything mapped out. That is what we need you for - to be part of our journey.
You will not have a huge team and infrastructure in place. One day you might be writing a strategy or paper for the board – another you might be proofreading a letter. You will relish the chance to be in a new organisation with a world of possibilities where you can genuinely see the value that you add on a daily basis. The team you work with will be from different functions and levels – all united in one goal -to make TEDI-London a success.
Your Role
We are looking for a passionate Student Recruitment and Outreach Officer to support the Student Recruitment and Admissions team in engaging potential students to study at TEDI-London. A passion and experience of working with individuals seeking a change of career, a return to work and study or the more mature student would be a bonus to complement the accountabilities and experience within our existing team members; this is not essential. A commitment and drive to widen participation within Higher Education and especially engineering HE is a prerequisite.
How to Apply
This role is live for 2 weeks, closing Sunday 26th July at 23:59. Please merge your cover letter and CV before this is uploaded.
We would be delighted if you would review the Job Description, Values, Terms and Conditions and Proposition Document. We have provided an opportunity to attend a live Zoom Q & A session, taking place on Friday 17th July at 7:30pm BST.
We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis for this role and plan to interview remotely the week of 3rd August 2020.
School Impact Officer
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join an innovative organisation, building and maintaining strong relationships with school partners.
City Year UK is a youth social action charity which challenges 18 to 25-year-olds to tackle educational inequality through a year of full-time social action. As mentors, tutors and role models in schools, they support pupils growing up in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the UK.
Position: School Impact Officer
Location: Either Walsall WS1 or Wednesbury WV10 (Monday to Thursday) with Edgbaston based training sessions most Fridays
Start Date: 17 August 2020 - two weeks, full-time, in-house training before starting in school. Some flexibility may be possible but cannot be guaranteed.
Salary: Full-time equivalent starting salary of £22,000 per annum. Part-time pro-rata salary will be £13,200
Duration: Permanent
Hours: Term-time working (with the exception of the second half of August)
Part-time - three days per week - Usual working hours 8:00-4:30. Term-time working (with the exception of the second half of August)
Benefits: Potential for flexible working from the beginning of employment. Up to 5% pension employer contribution, Interest-free loan for season ticket or bicycle. 2 volunteer days per year.
Closing Date: 23rd July – rolling interviews taking place weekly.
The Role
The School Impact Officer is based predominantly in schools (Monday to Thursday) and is the primary link between our partner school and City Year UK (CYUK). The Impact Officer is the custodian of the CYUK programme delivery. This is achieved by managing a team of Volunteer Mentors, who support school activities. Impact Officer’s coordinate, manage and evaluate the activities that CYUK provide. The Volunteer Mentors also complete a Leadership and Development programme (delivered most Fridays during term-time) over their year of service. Impact Officer’s work with them on a professional development plan to chart their continuous professional development.
The School Impact Officer plays a key role in the engagement, training and retention of Volunteer Mentors. They have pastoral oversight for the team and their relationships with those they come into contact with (children, parents, education professionals, funders, members of parliament and other stakeholders).
About You
To be successful in this role you will need to be passionate about social change and serving a great cause. As the School Impact Officer you will strive for excellence and support the core vision and values of City Year UK.
You will:
· Have experience of working with children and young people.
· Have a degree in Education, Social Work, Youth Work or similar. Or, other relevant professional qualification or equivalent work experience.
· Have excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
· Have strong people skills, be able to connect and communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
· Sound understanding of school priorities.
· Flexibility in your approach to meet volunteers and pupil’s developmental needs.
· A proven ability to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines delegate appropriately and apply problem-solving skills effectively.
· Have a proactive attitude, with the ability to use initiative, and a professional manner and approach.
This post is subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and receipt of satisfactory references.
Other areas of experience may include; School coordinator, School Partnerships, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Recruitment, Teacher, Education, School Engagement, School Leadership, Volunteer Management, Volunteer, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteering, Impact, Teaching, Volunteer Engagement, Schools, Charity, Not for Profit, Education.
Recruiting during the pandemic
We know we are at a critical point across the economy here in the UK and elsewhere; this is certainly true within Higher Education. We are in touch with our colleagues and our network across the sector and are acutely aware of the challenges both financially and with regard to learning that they are experiencing. It is unprecedented for us all.
This is a difficult time for many and we have taken a carefully considered, deliberate decision to continue to drive our growth and development. We have recently appointed 6 new team members who will start with us over the next three months and have developed our approach to ensure that a remote start is as seamless as possible.
Additional ways for you, as candidates to interact directly with a wider number of our team as well as the recruiting manager have been incorporated into our recruitment process to ensure a smooth and engaging candidate experience.
Who are we?
TEDI-London is an innovative new higher education institution in London wholly focused on engineering, co-founded by Arizona State University, King’s College London, and UNSW Sydney.
Our vision is to transform engineering education to transform lives – both for students and for the users of the products they design and make. Our mission is to attract and empower individuals and partners from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to develop the skills and confidence to create practical real-world solutions that advance how we live as a global community.
Variety and ambiguity is our way of life
In a start-up, each day really is different. We work collaboratively at TEDI-London on big decisions, but also need individuals that take initiative and have the skills and experience to manage their own work areas. We are a start-up with huge ambition, but you should not expect to join an organisation with all the answers, and everything mapped out. That is what we need you for - to be part of our journey.
You will not have a huge team and infrastructure in place. One day you might be writing a strategy or paper for the board – another you might be proofreading a letter. You will relish the chance to be in a new organisation with a world of possibilities where you can genuinely see the value that you add on a daily basis. The team you work with will be from different functions and levels – all united in one goal -to make TEDI-London a success.
Your Role
We are looking for a passionate Digital Marketing Officer to support the Marketing team in creating engaging and innovative content for TEDI-London. A passion for and experience in digital marketing is key. You will be working in a small, creative team and you will be able to show initiative, self-motivation and high-levels of collaboration.
How to Apply
This role is live for 2 weeks, closing Sunday 26th July at 23:59. Please merge your cover letter and CV into one document before this is uploaded.
We would be delighted if you would review the Job Description, Values, Terms and Conditions and Proposition Document. We have provided an opportunity to attend a live Zoom Q & A session, taking place on Wednesday 15th July at 7:30pm BST.
We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis for this role and plan to interview remotely the week of 3rd August 2020.