Policy Advisor, London

£39,520 – £41,715 plus generous benefits

Permanent Contract

Full time: 35 hours (net); flexible working considered

The Early Intervention Foundation (EIF) is a young, dynamic and ambitious charity established in 2013 to champion and support the use of effective early intervention to improve the lives of children and young people at risk of experiencing poor outcomes.

As a member of the government’s What Works Network, EIF has a pivotal role as the go-to source for evidence and advice on effective early intervention for children and young people.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced policy advisor who can ensure that the evidence we generate shapes national policy decisions and has a real impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people and ensure that we maximise these opportunities.

You’ll keep abreast of national policy making and parliamentary business, building strong relationships with Whitehall, sector bodies, national charities and parliamentarians.  You’ll work with our researchers and academic experts to identify and communicate the implications of research findings for policy and consider the best ways to use evidence to influence policy decisions.

We are looking for somebody who understands the way Whitehall works and who has experience of policy development or of work to influence national policy in a relevant area.  To be successful you will also have a good understanding of the national policy context and local delivery context for work to support children and families.  You will also have a strong appreciation and understanding of the way evidence can support decision making.  Above all, you will be passionate and committed to improving the lives of vulnerable children and families, flexible, and a strong team-player.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do at EIF.  It’s vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of our stakeholders and the wider society in the UK, so we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares for our roles.

Please visit our website for more information.  To apply, please download and complete the application form and return it to the recruitment email adress given at the top of the form.

Closing Date: 5.00 pm Wednesday 3 June 2020

First stage telephone interviews: w/c 15 June 2020

Second stage panel interviews (virtual): W/C 22 June 2020

THE BRENT CENTRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE:

The Brent Centre for Young People (BCYP) exists to improve young people’s lives so they can manage their challenges now and become happy and healthy adults. Our trained therapists are specialists in the provision of effective mental health treatment of young people who need it most.

Currently, the BCYP is the leading mental health charity for young people in North West London, supporting over 700 young people a year with a wide range of issues. We offer specialised treatment in the areas of suicide prevention, tackling self-harm, eating disorders, exam anxiety and more.

Set up over 50 years ago with focus on preventing suicide amongst adolescents, and working in the heart of the community, we expanded into schools in the 1990s, and work closely with the NHS and CAMHS. The Brent Centre is also an important Research Centre on Adolescent Breakdown and Psychotherapy.

Last year the Centre initiated an exciting process to prepare the next stages of growth. We are now searching for an outstanding Communications and Media Officer to develop the communications function, working together with the new management team. You will work with programme leads and teams to establish our voice amongst different partners, and support the Centre build its reputation.

Contract: Permanent, Full time.

Part time (4 days a week will be considered for the right candidate)

Location: Brondesbury Park, London NW6

Salary: £28,000-30,000 (dependant on experience)

Reporting to: Head of Development and Communications

Overall role

The ideal candidate will have an excellent track record of communication’s skills (strategy development, writing and storytelling skills), media relations and experience supporting the Leadership team and Board of Trustees. We are essentially seeking someone who has a flair for pursuing potential opportunities and who has a proactive and solutions focussed approach.

1. Content and materials development ​- produce high-quality, engaging materials, resources and content that is in line with agreed branding and messaging; and effectively support the organisation’s communications strategy and activities (including content for website, press and social media)
2. Events​ - plan, manage and deliver the communications activities around key events and global moments (for example World Mental Health Day, Marathon events, local community events).
3. Stakeholder and partner relationships​ - manage relevant internal and external relationships with key partners
4. Support the Head of Communications to build the Centre’s reputation with different stakeholders by creating targeted communication elements that speak to their values and ensure the BCYP is a relevant partner in the national and international debate about young people’s mental health.
5. Develop a storytelling strategy to help our team engage with different audiences – funders, partner organizations and our community.

About you

The candidate should possess at least a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in Communications at a respected social impact, government or international development organisation.

You are a creative and determined individual who can effectively utilise your genuine interest and demonstrable experience in communications. You are able to communicate effectively to a range of audiences in a variety of media. You are passionate about mental health in young people in the UK and would like to make a contribution to sharing knowledge about effective long-term treatment.

Deadline for applications: 5th April  2020

First round of interviews: Week commencing on April 20th 2020

Second round of interviews: Week of April 27th 2020

Inclusion London is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, skilled and experienced Deaf or Disabled person for the post of:

Policy and Campaigns Officer

Inclusion London is a leading disability equality organisation run by and for Deaf and Disabled people. We have built a national reputation for effective policy and campaign work and for providing innovative business and organisational support to local Deaf and Disabled people’s organisations (DDPOs) in London.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with DDPOs to gather evidence and carry out policy and campaigning work on the impact of the Covid-19 emergency on Deaf and Disabled people including the experience of shielding and self-isolation, the impact on social care/independent living support and the implementation of the Coronavirus Act.

You will have experience of carrying out effective evidence based campaign and policy work and presenting data and policy work in an accessible and compelling way that supports effective campaigning and influencing. You will be great at developing effective relationships across different sectors and communicating with diverse audiences.

Inclusion London is committed to equality, diversity and human rights and reflecting the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from Deaf or Disabled people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

We support flexible working and large aspects of these jobs could be done remotely, however some travel to London to attend face-to -face meetings may be required depending on the Public Health advice. 

Salary: £34,000 per annum pro rata

Hours: 17.5 hours per week

Length of employment: 12 months fixed term contract  

Pension: Non-contributory pension 5%

Holiday:  25 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata

To Apply:

Please click on the APPLY ON WEBSITE button below or above where you can download the application pack.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 15 June 2020

Candidates invited to interview will be informed by: 19 June 2020

Interviews will take place: Week Commencing 29 June 2020 via Zoom

Temporary policy officer

Client Details

Leading healthcare charity

Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with complex documents on policy and legislative change, and compile evidence-based responses through mediums such as public consultations and Green Paper.

• Analyse and summarise documents and advise on implications to the charity, briefing members of the policy team, Services Directorate and Senior Leadership.

• Provide written briefings on policy issues for a range of audiences including internally, for politicians and policy makers, and for others involved in policy activities

• Obtain, review and advise on statistics relevant to young people with cancer, their families, and services

• Respond to and advise on relevant policy developments across all four UK nations

• Take a leading role, with support from the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, in developing the organisational policy positioning document.

• Take part in policy influencing activity at a regional and devolved nations level working with regional staff and teams effectively to deliver policy and charity objectives

• Provide administrative support to the team as required in tandem with the Policy and Public Affairs Executive

Profile

Person Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Creative thinker and problem solver

• Organised with excellent time management skills

• Supportive, inspiring and motivational team player

• Personal drive and passion for the housing industry

• Ability to juggle multiple and changing priorities

Job Offer

£ 30,000 - £ 32,000 (day rate equivalent)

Are you inspired by birds and nature and passionate about science? 

The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) is seeking a new CEO to lead this vibrant organisation, champion its values and deliver its vision of ‘a world inspired by birds and informed by science’.

You will take overall responsibility for design and execution of the BTO strategic vision, building our thriving organisational culture, and providing leadership to our people and network of volunteers who deliver world-class science, engagement and communication.

We seek a CEO with a participative leadership style, capable of providing clear direction, being a confident advocate for the BTO vision and a first-class communicator.

You will be able to demonstrate experience in strategic leadership, the development of successful organisational culture and partnership-working, skills in communication to a wide range of audiences, and knowledge of science and wildlife conservation.

The Chief Executive is accountable to the Board for delivering the mission of BTO.  You will report to the Chair of the Board, Professor Jenny Gill, and be supported by department Directors and 130 committed and hard-working staff, based at our headquarters in Norfolk, our country offices in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and Porzana in East Sussex.

The post of CEO of the BTO will become vacant on the retirement ofDr Andy Clements in December 2020.

‘This is an extremely exciting opportunity to lead a wonderful charity, in which skilled professionals and volunteers work together to deliver world-class science, outreach and impact. The BTO has a clear vision and goals, underpinned by the shared passion and commitment of staff, trustees, members and volunteers, and has been skilfully led by our exceptional outgoing CEO, Dr Andy Clements. The response of the BTO to the current pandemic has been agile and innovative, and the charity has continued to grow and develop during these unprecedented times. It is a pleasure and privilege to serve as Chair of BTO Board of Trustees, and I look forward to supporting the next CEO in helping the BTO continue to flourish’ (Professor Jenny Gill, Chair of BTO Board).

For further information about BTO and the role see the attached role description. 

MAKING AN APPLICATION

Your application should consist of a CV and covering letter responding to the following questions:

1. The BTO is reaching the end of the 2015-2020 strategy period. How would you approach the next strategy period? 500 words.

2. Think about a time when you were involved in the introduction of a new system or process. How did you bring people together to make it successful and resolve issues? 300 words.

3. Imagine you are talking to a potential donor. How would you explain the role of BTO? 200 words.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 1pm on Friday 5 June.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held remotely on Wednesday 8 July

Charity No. 216652 (E&W); SC039193 (Scotland)

To provide leadership and management to the policy and research staff, including contributing to fundraising and programme planning. To take a lead role in developing sector-leading evidence-based policy positions and solutions to support the charity's influencing and campaigns work.

Client Details

Leading children's charity

Description

• Provide management to staff in the policy and research function to ensure that they are appropriately motivated to perform to their full potential individually and working in project teams, including through regular supervisions and appraisals

• Together with the Director of Policy, Rights and Advocacy to plan and oversee the design and delivery of programmes and projects to agreed strategic and operational objectives which contribute to the eradication of child poverty in the UK

• To participate in a programme of external and internal communications about policy and research work, including news management of policy and research projects and programmes

• To work closely with our Senior Analyst to develop our own programme of work, develop our own analytical capacity, including acquiring key datasets and developing our own modelling capacity

• To provide lead policy expertise in advising the CEO, Director of Policy, Rights and Advocacy and other staff on the causes, effects and solutions to child poverty; develop and evaluate evidence-based policy positions and political trends as appropriate

• To take a lead role in the development of ideas and proposals for policy and research projects and policy publications to support our influencing and campaigning activities.

• To take a lead role in undertaking, commissioning and managing research projects for publication, including developing relationships with funders and securing funding.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key people in government, the public sector, academics, and charity sector organisations whose support is needed for the successful delivery of the charity's programmes and funding.

Profile

• Substantial experience of carrying out research and policy analysis on poverty, social security, children or related issues to inform and support strategic objectives

• Experience of working in a public policy environment to deliver change

• Knowledge of social research methods and ability to write successful bids for research funding

• Experience of using quantitative and qualitative research material to support public policy influencing work and campaigns

• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to develop evidence-based positions on complex areas of public policy

• Ability to write and oversee the development of high-quality briefings, consultation responses, reports and other policy and campaigning outputs

• Ability to think strategically and respond speedily and effectively to external developments

• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders

• Team leadership and project management skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Job Offer

£ 39,910 - £ 44,111 plus benefits

We are looking for an outstanding leader to work with the Trustees in leading and further developing the charity. The successful candidate will be someone who will inspire and empower others to share in achieving continued success in all our work.

If you have a passion for working with a great team who make a real difference for families across Essex, we would be delighted to receive your application and look forward to hearing from you. 

Families InFocus (Essex) is a forward thinking and caring organisation dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Essex families with children and young people with any special educational need or disability (SEND).

Our mission is:-

“to provide support for children and young people (aged 0 to 25) with any special educational need or disability (SEND) by ensuring that they, their families and carers receive quality information, advice, practical and emotional support. In particular, through the provision of advice, information and support to improve the education and development of, and relieve the poverty for children and young people with SEND, to enhance the stability and quality of life for the whole family. A central consideration will be the emotional needs of all concerned”.

Our excellent reputation and established relationships within the local Essex community have been earned over many years delivering quality services to meet the needs of our service users.

We are looking for an exceptional individual who will lead and drive the continuous development of Families InFocus (Essex) and ensure that its work makes a real difference for families.

You will be:

• An experienced and empathetic leader

• A strategic thinker

• A proven relationship builder

• Someone who has a track record of successful income generation

Full Job Description

Purpose of the Job 

To work on behalf of the Board of Trustees, in accordance with our mission, aims, values and objectives:-

• To develop and deliver the strategic and operational plan and financial budget to ensure the ongoing sustainability, growth and success of Families InFocus (Essex).

• To raise our profile and act as a strong figurehead for the charity, a positive ambassador with our stakeholders, clients, partners, funders and networks and a confident, inspiring and empathetic leader for staff and volunteers. 

• To ensure service users’ views and aspirations are taken into account for all service delivery and development. 

  Main responsibilities 

  Strategy planning and development: 

• To develop the charity’s strategic plan in conjunction with the Board of Trustees in response to key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

• To manage the charity effectively, ensuring that its financial security and risk management is maintained and enhanced. 

• To lead the development and implementation of strategic goals, objectives and financial plans to meet both the short term and long term goals and aspirations. 

• To take overall responsibility for achieving, monitoring and reporting on performance against funders’ targets and in all areas of the charity’s activities. 

• To develop a culture of continuous improvement throughout all aspects of the charity’s work including maintaining and building relationships with key partners, funders and community networks. 

• To keep abreast of the opportunities and challenges facing local third sector organisations and keep up to date with changing legislation/developments in local or national government initiatives which could affect the charity.

  Operational Leadership: 

• To lead the development and implementation of operational plans in support of our strategic and accountability frameworks ensuring the organisation provides high quality services and meets its charitable objectives.

• To ensure that the organisation has effective policies and procedures including the management of human resources, safeguarding, finance, health and safety, information, communication and premises, and that these meet relevant legislative requirements and agreed quality standards.

• To manage the day to day operations of the charity, ensuring that staff and volunteers are effectively deployed and receive regular supervision, support, training and annual appraisals.

• To lead key projects including those bringing significant changes for the organisation, ensuring that risks and threats are robustly managed. 

  Financial management: 

• To be accountable to the Board of Trustees for the overall financial health of the charity, controlling budgets, expenditure and management accounts ensuring that income and expenditure is within financial plan targets. 

• To secure adequate funding and resources to meet income targets and objectives, including through bid submissions to grant making trusts, foundations and statutory funders, charity fundraising events and other fundraising activities.

• To maintain and build excellent long term relationships with funders, donors and supporters.

• To develop and implement an effective sustainability plan to identify and diversify income streams and maximise new fundraising opportunities for income generation.

• To identify and put in place an effective and robust risk management strategy and framework to enable the charity to support its objectives. 

  Robust governance  

• To foster excellent working relationships and ensure systems and structures are in place for the Board of Trustees to fulfil its statutory and regulatory requirements and exercise effective control of the charity’s affairs. 

• To report to the Board on progress against key strategic objectives, providing information and answering for organisational performance. 

• To advise the Board in all aspects of leading the charity, including short term and long term strategic planning for the financial welfare of the organisation. 

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

• Educated to degree level or professionally qualified by suitable demonstrable experience e.g. management, health, education, social care, or community development. 

  Experience and knowledge

  Essential

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior management role. 

• Demonstrable experience of strategic and operational planning, service development and project management, including monitoring and evaluation. 

• Demonstrable experience of human resources management and good practice in the recruitment, management and development of staff and volunteers.

• Demonstrable experience and a proven track record of bid writing and successful funding applications to generate income and meet challenging income targets.

• Demonstrable acumen and experience of organisational financial management including budget control and reporting.

• Demonstrable experience of effective fundraising within the non-profit and charity sector.

• Experience of developing and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of clients, stakeholders and partners including local third sector organisations and statutory agencies.

• A good understanding of the governance, legal requirements of a charity and company limited by guarantee.

• Understanding of quality assurance frameworks and standards. 

  Desirable

• A good understanding of the needs of families of children and young people with any special educational need or disability.

• Experience of working in the voluntary and/or statutory sector. 

• Experience of delivering front line services in a community setting. 

• Experience of service level agreements, contracts, tendering and commissioning. 

  Skills & Abilities

  Essential

• Ability to inspire and lead an organisation. 

• Excellent people management skills. 

• Excellent interpersonal, oral communication and written communication skills. 

• Excellent skills in financial management.

• Excellent IT and presentation skills. 

• Ability to think strategically. 

• Ability to prioritise and work effectively towards strategic service goals, meet funders’ targets and deadlines.

• Ability to remain calm and focussed under pressure. 

• Ability to manage own learning and attend training courses as needed.

If you are interested in applying please click the ' Apply button' and send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're suitable for this role. 

Economy is recruiting a Deputy CEO to implement our new 3 year strategy. We are looking for someone who is energetic and dynamic, and who can help us deliver our ambitious objectives for organisational development and responding to the economic impact of coronavirus.

Economy is a charity that exists to support people - particularly those currently furthest from power - to shape the economy in order to achieve what matters to them. To further this goal, we have secured funding to increase organisational capacity and appoint a Deputy CEO to help manage this growth. 

Key areas of responsibility

Overall

● Develop and implement organisation systems and processes

● Oversee financial planning, management, reporting and compliance.

● Support project and programme delivery.

● Deputise for the CEO as and when necessary.

Operations and Culture

● Develop project management systems and processes as Economy’s work expands and becomes more complex.

● Develop policies, systems and processes which enable effective internal communication and collaboration.

● Develop the systems, processes and practices which underpin a healthy organisational culture and promote diversity and inclusion.

● Oversee the management and development of Economy’s infrastructure including website, social media, CRM database, Google Suite and reporting systems.

Finance and Fundraising

● Work with the Chief Executive to provide the strategic context for financial planning.

● Responsible for financial planning, management and control including procuring appropriate insurances and the preparation of business plans and annual reports.

● Responsible for financial reporting including cash forecasting, quarterly reporting to the Board, preparation and review of project and annual organisation budgets.

● Work with the Chief Executive to prepare funding applications and requisite reporting.

HR

● Responsible for HR at a strategic level, overseeing recruitment, training, disciplinary, staff well-being and all other personnel matters.

● Identify gaps in skills and experience in accordance with the Diversity and Inclusion Policy, and address through recruitment and training.

● Develop Economy’s HR policies, and draw in external expertise as necessary.

● Line management responsibilities.

Governance and Risk

● Work with the Chief Executive to deliver best practice, ensure compliance with legal requirements, attend Board meetings and prepare Board papers.

● Responsible for GDPR compliance.

Culture

● Always act in the best interests of Economy.

● Abide by Economy policies as set out in the Staff Handbook.

● Maintain confidentiality in all areas relating to Economy.

● To be flexible and to undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Board of Trustees.

Key skills and experience

Essential Skills and Experience

● Track record of developing organisational systems to promote collaboration, embed a positive organisational culture and enact diversity and inclusion across an organisation.

● An understanding of Diversity and Inclusion and how they can be embedded in all parts of organisational strategy, development and day-to-day operations.

● Managed teams to support organisational and personal development.

● Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

● Experience of designing, managing and delivering complex projects and programmes.

● An engaging presentational style.

● An ability to listen and communicate to build consensus and work collaboratively.

● A track record of using strategic thinking to improve outcomes and ways of working in an organisation.

● An ability to pay attention to detail across multiple areas of work

Values and behaviours

● Personal commitment to Economy’s values and purpose of supporting people – particularly those furthest from power – to use economics to achieve what matters to them.

● Ability to reflect and learn, including sharing failures and uncertainties. Openly taking feedback from the team and members of Economy’s community on your behaviours and work.

● The emotional intelligence to empathise with and appreciate others, creating opportunities for those you work with to grow and develop.

Desirable Development Areas

We are also looking for the following skills and experience. Please tell us if you have experience of these work areas or you are particularly interested in them for your own personal development.

● Financial strategy, reporting and planning.

● Experience developing and overseeing HR policies and processes.

● Good knowledge of charity law and best practice.

● Experience of using applications such as Wordpress, Hubspot, Google Suite, Slack, or Zoom.

● Experience of using accounting software Xero.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Economics is underpinned by a way of thinking dominated by white men who have studied and worked in a small number of institutions. We are looking for people that bring a different perspective. To this end, when candidates are of equal merit, we will prioritise selection and appointment of people who are from backgrounds that are under-represented in economic institutions and the charity sector.

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please send your completed application form and fill out our equal opportunities survey by 23.59pm Monday 8 June 

London (working from home at present due to Covid-19)

We are looking for a committed and motivated individual to join us as Policy and Research Manager, playing a key role in our Campaigns Team and for our charity during an important period for Refugee Action. There has never been a more crucial time to stand up to the injustice facing refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK.

Refugee Action is a national charity, dedicated to fighting for the rights of refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. With almost 40 years’ experience providing face to face advice, and an established record of changing government policy, we help people who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes to secure the protection and support that they need to live with dignity and build a new life in the UK.

As Policy and Research Manager you will lead our policy and research work across the organisation, with a particular focus on work to support our public campaigns. You will also support other advocacy informed by close working with Refugee Action’s front-line services and clients, and our partners.

In addition you will:

• Maintain an overview of all current Refugee Action policy positions and lead the development of new policy positions as needed;

• Develop and manage quantitative and qualitative research to underpin our campaigns;

• Write reports and briefings based on Refugee Action’s data, case studies and research;

• Support the development and delivery of Refugee Action’s campaigns and wider public engagement by providing written and verbal briefings.

We’re seeking someone with a strong track record in research and policy analysis and development, and experience of this in relation to front-line services and public campaigns. You will also have a good awareness of how government policy affects the lives of people seeking asylum and refugees in the UK. You will also have:

• A minimum of three years’ experience working in a policy co-ordination or policy management post;

• The ability to produce policy lines and statements;

• Experience in developing, delivering and managing research projects to achieve policy and campaign objectives;

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to write accessible reports and briefings and represent the organisation externally;

• The ability to build positive relationships with external stakeholders for the purpose of partnership working. 

For more information please visit our website.

Those with lived experience as a refugee are encouraged to apply.

Closing date: 09:00am, Monday 1 June 2020

Interviews: Monday 15 June.  The interview will be conducted remotely via Zoom. Unfortunately, we’re not able to be flexible with the interview date.

Policy & Programme Manager with the Bell Foundation workign in Cambridge + home working (flexible)

Client Details

The Bell Foundation works in partnership to create opportunities and change lives through language education for excluded individuals and communities. They also aim to change practice, policy and systems for children, adults and communities in the UK disadvantaged through language.

Description

I am currently recruting for a Policy & Programme Manager for the Bell Foundation. You will:

Lead and manage the Foundation's new ESOL Programme aligning objectives with delivery, setting targets and ensuring quality and quarterly reporting and that programme learning impact is measured and in line with agreed strategy Develop, refine and implement the programme strategy working with the SMT Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, develop and deliver an advocacy strategy at relevant levels of Government and sector stakeholders for the Foundation's work on adults and young people with English as a second or additional language Lead on horizon scanning, monitoring, responding to and influencing national policies across Government departments and other sector bodies by developing and implementing responses Proactively synthesize and communicate learning from the programme and partnerships in order to influence policy and research agendas Develop and maintain external partnerships with key stakeholders, including voluntary and statutory bodies, civil servants and Government bodies, thank tanks, academic Ensure timely and effective reporting on grants and review of partnerships Work with the Programme Co-ordinator, develop and implement detailed project plans and programme management

Profile

You will have:

? Significant experience working in a comparable role in either the charity sector, or in education

? Experience of commissioning research and managing academic partnerships

? Experience of leading and managing multidisciplinary programmes

? Experience of influencing Government and public policy in the Foundation's areas of interest or in a related area

Experience of developing, planning and ensuring quality within a programme

? Experience and knowledge of measuring, evaluating and reporting impact

Job Offer

Cambridge and home based paying £37,565 - £45,912 PA DOE plus benefit's

Want to lead an organisation that stands in solidarity alongside migrants in their fight for rights and justice? Then join us!

We are looking for an energetic and motivated Chief Executive Officer (Maternity Cover) to manage the organisation whilst the current CEO takes maternity leave. 

We are looking for an exceptional individual to provide effective leadership and oversight of our organisation to take it forward in its organisational aims and objectives according to its current strategy.

 They will have substantial experience in leading organisations within the not-for-profit sector, and background in fundraising and financial management. The individual will have excellent interpersonal skills, flexible, and an ability to manage a full and varied workload, and staff team.

As the lead spokesperson, the candidate will have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, so they represent MRN’s position to the wider public and in the media.

The charity is looking for exceptional candidates with a:

• Commitment to upholding the rights of migrants

• Real vision as to how this can be done in the current political, social and economic climate of the UK

• Readiness to work with all groups and individuals who support in part or in whole the MRN mission

The salary will be £41,754 per annum, pro-rata. In addition, MRN contributes up to 6% of salary to pensions.

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, and those who are migrants or refugees, and who have lived experience of the impact of immigration policy and practice.

Closing date for applications: 15 June 2020, 9.00 a.m.

Date for candidate interviews: 22 and 23 January 2020

Housing Income Officer

Full Time, Permanent (37 hours)

Salary: £29,213 per annum

Location: Waterloo 

We are looking for people with experience of working as a Rent Collection/Income Officer for a Housing Association or Local Authority.

Your Role 

You will proactively manage our rent accounts and maximise the income for our housing schemes and properties. Part of the role will include attending rent surgeries at our sheltered housing schemes, representing C&C at court hearings and attending evictions.

You should have in-depth knowledge of Housing Law, including court possession proceedings and Welfare Benefits.

C&C is committed to developing your housing management, administration, finance and IT skills to the full as a part of working in a fun, supportive team with outstanding performance.

We will provide the training you need in our housing management systems and processes. We also have a policy of promoting and developing our staff in line with their strengths.

Who We Are

With an ambitious development programme valued at over £100m and c.2000 properties in prime locations across London, C&C is a forward-thinking and innovative charitable provider of housing, care, and bespoke services for the over 55s in London. We have 90 years’ experience of retirement home design and living in London. 

Our Fit Future Strategy 2017 - 2027 guides our path through a journey of property and service developments, making us fit and readied with a strong foundation for a new period of growth.

Do you feel this is the right position for you? Select the button shown to apply with your most up-to-date CV. Feel free to include a covering letter or note if you wish.

C&C is passionate about fostering Diversity, Inclusion and Gender balance across the organisation and we happily welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Other organisations may call this role Income Officer, Rent Collection Officer, Income Recovery Officer, Debt Collector, Rent Collector, Arrears Officer, Arrears Collector, Income Recovery Advisor, or Collections Officer.

In this role, you will provide leadership and advice for the charity's policy influencing priorities, with a strong focus on health inequalities, working with internal and external policy stakeholders to achieve policy change that improves the lives of people living with a chronic condition.

Client Details

Well-established health charity

Description

• Analyse the external policy environment, identify the key drivers for improvement, and work with key internal and external stakeholders to develop strong and credible policy messages and solutions, primarily focusing on health inequalities, and work through an influencing route with policy stakeholders and decision-makers to effect change

• Provide expert and strategic policy and influencing advice across the organisation, including senior leadership

• Lead on cross-organisational policy influencing projects in collaboration with colleagues from other key departments

• Support the planning and delivery of policy influencing activity, including managing budgets where necessary, collaborating with key internal departments, and coordinating activity across departments

• Build and maintain relationships with key policy stakeholders and represent the organisation at relevant external meetings and events

• Write or oversee the drafting of credible persuasive, evidence-based policy briefings, documents, reports, blogs and messages and ensure that there is consistency of messaging across all four nations

Profile

• Excellent working knowledge of the external policy environment relating to health inequalities and levers for policy change

• Experience of delivering successful influencing projects in a policy related role, including the analysis of complex issues and senior-level engagement

• Experience of the health sector

• Experience of senior engagement with policy makers

• The ability to produce clear, high quality briefings and reports and use social media effectively

• Understanding of research methods and ability to apply evidence in policy development

Job Offer

£40K - £45K DOE

Head of policy, leadership, project management, social policy, policy analysis, research, campaigns, comms

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A leading charity works on behalf of the more than one in four children in the UK growing up in poverty. Providing training, advice and information to make sure hard-up families get the financial support they need. We also carry out high profile legal work to establish and protect families' rights.

Your new role
The postholder provides leadership and management to policy and research staff, in particular taking a lead on our policies on child poverty, our quantitative research programme and our policy positions on social security, including universal credit. They will also contribute to our fundraising and programme planning.
1. Provide management to staff in the policy and research function
2. Together with the Director of Policy, Rights and Advocacy to plan and oversee the design and delivery of programmes and projects to agreed strategic and operational objectives
3. To participate in a programme of external and internal communications about policy and research
To ensure the analysis of a range of statistical data sets, including Households Below Average Income
4. To ensure the analysis of a range of statistical data sets, including Households Below Average Income
5. To lead and take an active interest in our work on reform of social security
6. To represent CPAG at speaking engagements, events, relevant coalitions and networks
7. To write regular articles and updates for internal and external
8. Develop and maintain relationships with key people in government, the public sector, academics, and charity sector

What you'll need to succeed
Essential

* Team leadership and project management skills
* Understanding of relevant social policy and rights issues
* Experience of working in a public policy environment to deliver change
* Proven track record of social policy work including evidence of published or written work
* Substantial experience of carrying out research and policy analysis on poverty, social security, children or related issues to inform and support strategic objectives
* Knowledge of social research methods and ability to write successful bids for research funding
* Educated to degree level or equivalent
* Ability to support and supervise staff as required
* Strong project management skills
* Excellent analytical skills and the ability to develop evidence-based positions on complex areas of public policy
* Ability to write and oversee the development of high quality briefings, consultation responses, reports and other policy and campaigning outputs
* Ability to think strategically and respond speedily and effectively to external developments
* Ability to interpret a range of statistical datasets including Households Below Average Income (HBAI) and other national datasets

What you'll get in return
£39,910 - £44,111 - plus a non-contributory (5% of salary) Group Personal Pension Scheme.

What you need to do now
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