Manchester Mind believes in the power of listening and feeling heard and that a better understanding of mental health benefits everyone.

We do this by providing a range of services across Manchester to young people and adults. A valuable part of this work has been the provision of services to children and young people from our Children and Young People Services offices in Levenshulme. The holistic mix of services delivered includes advice, volunteering, mentoring and counselling. The services have been successfully evaluated and involve young people in design, development and delivery.

Our work is guided by our values of:

Openness | Belonging | Strength | Collaboration

The Service Manager will support staff and play a strategic role in developing the delivery of high quality young people-led services.

We would like to work with someone who is experienced, dynamic and passionate about being able to develop our services for children and young people.

Position: Service Manager, Children & Young People Services

Salary: £35,934

Hours: 35 hours per week

Funding guaranteed until the end of December 2021

(with potential to extend subject to funding).

The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

• Being able to work in an open, supportive and collaborative way.
• Experience of managing and developing mental health services for young people.
• Experience of working strategically.

You can download the application documents from this listing, or from the Vacancies page of the Manchester Mind website.

All applications must be received by 12noon, Monday 1st February 2021.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.

Please note that these roles require working to a rota pattern that involves weekend and evening work, as well as sleep-in shifts

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential? Do you want to work in a challenging, team focused and rewarding environment? Have you got the drive to support a young person on their journey to independence? Do you have the skills to engage hard to reach young people?

This role is perfect for individuals who have experience of working with vulnerable people in a supportive setting including supported housing, social care, health care or a related area. We also welcome applications from experienced practitioners.

Centrepoint is the UK's leading charity for homeless young people. We provide a range of accommodation based and floating support services to vulnerable young people across London and the North East. Our vision is to end youth homelessness but until then we will continue to provide young people with a place to call home, tailored support and the opportunity to build the skills needed to sustain independent living.

We are looking for Supported Housing Officers for full and part time roles to join our excellent Housing and Support team in services across our London Regions.

In this role you will:

Work face to face with young people and support them to achieve their goals.
Help young people overcome difficult circumstances and achieve independence.
Work independently and as part of a team in accommodation based or floating support services for young people
Undertake initial and on going needs and risk assessments for young people accessing services
Manage your own caseload of young people, providing holistic support in line with their needs and aspirations
Liaise with multiple agencies to ensure effective communication across the service and externally including social work teams, YOS, health and other statutory services and voluntary agencies
Make internal and external referrals to a wide range of statutory and voluntary agencies for specialist support and Employment and Training opportunities
Support young people to manage their rent accounts through liaison with the DWP, Social Services and building their own personal budgeting skills
We seek to challenge discrimination and are committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint. We welcome applications from anyone with direct experience of being homeless or using young people's services.

Closing Date: Sunday 24 January 2021, Midnight

This is a great opportunity to work with a small and successful fundraising team. Your role will primarily be data-driven, managing the regular imports of data from a variety of sources, as well as mining the data for reporting purposes and maintaining excellent data hygiene on our Salesforce database.

You will also provide support to the Individual Giving Manager and Digital Fundraising Manager with regards to new fundraising campaigns, stewardship and supporter engagement.

For this full-time position (37.5 hrs) we can offer the role as part-time (30 hrs) if candidate prefers to work part-time.  This role cannot be offered on a term time only basis.

About Us

Think back to your school days - to that one teacher who inspired you and helped you become the person you are today. Imagine if that teacher had been so stressed with work pressures, that they left the profession for good. This is a growing reality for those in education today – with 34% of teachers planning to leave in the next few years due to stress and workload.

At Education Support, we are there for everyone working in education. We believe the mental health of educators is paramount in providing the next generation with the best educational experience.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter 

Due to current lockdown restrictions, interviews will take place using Zoom.

We will review applications as we receive them and aim to appoint as soon as we meet the right candidate.  This position is available immediately and we would advise early submission if you wish to apply.

Children, young people and families are at the heart of YMCA DownsLink Group, with a particular focus on the needs of young people who find themselves on the fringes of society. We are committed to transforming local communities across Sussex and Surrey so that all young people and their families can belong, contribute and thrive.

As our communities - and the wider world - grapple with so many challenges, including those brought about through Covid 19, the services we offer have never been more vital, particularly for the most vulnerable young people in our communities who are disproportionally affected.

Our work covers a wide range of areas including accommodation, housing advice, mental health, counselling, sexual exploitation, mentoring and apprenticeships. Last year our services reached over 10,000 children, young people and residents.

This included 1,400 homeless young people who were provided with somewhere to live. Each of them was offered more than a room. They were welcomed into a supportive and inclusive environment in which they were encouraged and empowered to move towards independence. Our hope is that the support we offer will lead to better life chances and a positive future for every person we welcome.

Over the next five years we aim to continue to grow and develop as the leading young people’s charity and housing organisation across Sussex & Surrey. In line with this exciting growth trajectory, we are investing in additional executive leadership resources.

We are seeking an Executive of Director of People & Culture who will spearhead the further development of our workforce, volunteering and the culture of our YMCA. You will be a relational, emotionally intelligent and energetic leader of people, who relates strongly to our vision of ensuring all young people can belong, contribute and thrive in their local communities. You will have a strong track record of senior HR and people leadership roles, including strategic leadership experience in domains such as organisational development, change management, culture, learning and development.

The post holder does not need to share the Christian faith basis of the organisation, but to be respectful of it and open to the values that are connected to religious faith and humanist thinking.

The role will be based in our head office in Hove. For senior staff our flexible home working policy offers home working for up to 50% of working hours.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

For further information about the role, including full details of how to apply, please download the Appointment Details pack at: Macaulay Search by clicking on the 'How to Apply button below. 

Application is by submission of CV and cover letter via Macaulay Search by the closing date of Thursday 11th February 2021.

The Policy Officer has a vital role in ensuring our mission becomes a reality.

You will work in the Policy, Campaigns and Engagement Team and will develop evidence-based policy positions on issues such as speeding up diagnosis for people with blood cancer, ensuring they have emotional and psychological support following diagnosis and have access to the very best treatments.

Working closely with colleagues in the team and the wider Research, Services and Engagement Directorate, you will be responsible for identifying policy issues as they emerge, bringing people affected by blood cancer into our policy development work and seeking opportunities to influence the health policy agenda.

Policy Officer

Salary: Between £31,370-£35,850 per annum depending on location

Location: London, Bristol or Manchester

Contract: Permanent

The National Housing Federation (NHF) is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, who have grown from philanthropic roots to provide 2.6 million homes to around 6 million people.

Housing associations are not for profit social landlords, and are the largest providers of homes for social rents in the country. Housing associations build around a quarter of new homes every year, including almost all new social housing.

We are recruiting two new policy officers to our 11-strong policy team.

In these role you will help policy development and influencing across our broad range of policy priorities. You will work closely with our members - drawing on their frontline expertise and experience - to shape and respond to government policy. You will build relationships with members, external stakeholders and government officials on behalf of the NHF.

You will not necessarily be a policy expert in housing yet, but you will be passionate about social housing and the role of housing associations in helping solve the housing crisis. You will have some experience of policy analysis and development, or be able to demonstrate the skills necessary to deliver this. You will be comfortable representing the NHF to stakeholders in Government, our members and elsewhere. You will be a strong collaborator, able to work with colleagues across the organization to deliver on our policy priorities.

Policy officers are flexible and can be required to work across a range of policy areas, but we are particularly looking for people with a strong interest in one or more of the following areas:

The sustainability and safety of new and existing homes
The financial and funding environment for housing associations
Resident involvement, housing management and support for tenants
Please indicate in your cover letter if you have an interest or experience in these areas.

The NHF has recently published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff​​​​ . We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.  The NHF is committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the society in which we live and encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, regardless of all protected characteristics or social background.

We are a disability confident employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.

Closing date for applications: 31 January 2021

Please note: if we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert, before the closing date 

The job of a Save the Children’s UK Executive Director of People is challenging and fulfilling.

• Do you get excited about leading HR transformation projects?
• Are you driven to deliver results?
• Are you passionate about creating a diverse, inclusive and supportive environment?
• Are you a values-led leader able to empower teams to achieve a positive impact?
• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn’t just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

 

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children’s unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

Following a recent restructuring and enhancement of the People function, Save the Children UK is seeking to appoint a new Executive Director of People.

 

 Job Purpose

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Executive Director of People sits in the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and has full accountability for leading the people aspects of our organisation including Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Relations, HR Data, HR Services (Operations), Rewards & Benefits, Organisational Development, Learning and Talent Management.

In the last few years, we have embarked on a significant transformation programme for both Save the Children UK as a whole and our People function which will enable us to build upon our role as a business support function so that we become a real strategic partner to Save the Children UK.

The new Executive Director of People will be at the forefront of this HR transformation journey and will do so by placing our people at the heart of everything we do. Underpinned by our ambitious People agenda, we will aim to support high performance while emphasising kindness, respect, and dignity in an environment where our people feel valued and know that both their mental and physical health is important to us.

As a rights-based organisation, we are committed to anti-racism and actively opposed systemic oppression of any form. The Executive Director of People will visibly lead our commitment to celebrate diversity, challenge inequality, and build an inclusive environment for every one of our employees so we can better represent the children we protect.

 

Main Accountabilities

• The Executive Director of People will play a key role in delivering the Save the Children UK strategy through leading our People agenda focusing on:
• Leading the delivery of the Save the Children UK HR Strategy and playing a key role in the global HR approach across the global Save the Children movement
• Operating as a trusted confidante and coach for the ELT and our Corporate Senior Leadership Team (CSLT) in dealing with HR matters
• Building a senior leadership team and divisional culture that emphasises accountabilities, a commitment to learning, and open discussion
• Ensuring that HR staff experience a supportive and kind culture
• Prioritising D&I in recruitment and career progression across the organisation. Demonstrating leadership and championing and acting on SCUK’s D&I and anti-racism commitments
• Leading an agile, flexible, and innovative HR division informed by best practice
• Delivering improvements in processes and systems to drive a user-centric experience of the HR service
• Creating a framework that enables the attraction and retention of the best talent at all levels in the organisation
• Strengthening our approach to talent management, creating opportunities for staff to develop and thrive both personally and professionally
• Holding overall accountability for compliance with policies and practices consistent with employee legislation and HR best practice and the appropriate delivery of these in the workplace
• Partnering with the Safeguarding team on safeguarding-related policies and practices

Person Profile

Experience

• Extensive broad HR leadership experience role with a strong track record of developing and delivering progressive people strategies within a large, complex organisation
• Demonstrable experience of implementing impactful Diversity and Inclusion strategies which result in increased diverse and inclusive workforces
• Successful track record experience of leading large-scale cultural and behavioural organisational change with the understanding of how the major changes affect both people and processes
• A proven track record in driving improvements in efficiency, effectiveness and productivity which result in strong customer, quality and results focused HR teams

Abilities

• Ability to lead, inspire and build a positive vision and collaborative culture across an organisation
• Ability to remain solution focused and confident in rapidly changing and time-pressured environments
• Ability to model inclusive behaviours and practice which influence, motivate and inspire behavioural change across an organisation
• Ability to establish professional credibility quickly with colleagues, and to interact effectively with staff at all levels and across all departments
• Ability to manage personal, budgets and resources in a challenging financial climate

Aptitude

• A demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and their practical application and integration in the work environment
• A highly emotionally intelligent and people-focussed approach that inspires the trust and commitment of others
• A resilient, clear and decisive decision-making approach which is allied to a consultative and collaborative management style
• A commitment to Save the Children UK’s aims and core values of accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity, and integrity

Competencies

Leading and inspiring others

• Demonstrates leadership in all our work, embodies our values, and articulates a compelling vision to inspire others to achieve our goals for children

Delivering results

• Takes personal responsibility and holds others accountable for delivering our ambitious goals for children, continually improving their own performance or that of the team/ organisation

Communicating with impact

• Communicates clearly and confidently with others to engage and influence; promotes dialogue and ensures timely and appropriate messages, building confidence and trust

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

Manchester Mind believes in the power of listening and feeling heard and that a better understanding of mental health benefits everyone.

We do this by providing a range of services across Manchester to young people and adults. To help us continue our counselling provision to young people we are recruiting to a Counselling Team Leader. This is a Big Lottery funded post, with funding guaranteed to June 2021 and options for continuation funding currently being explored.

Our work is guided by our values of:

Openness

Belonging

Strength

Collaboration

The Counselling Team Leader will support our volunteer counselling placements alongside existing counselling provision.

We would like to work with someone who is experienced, dynamic and passionate about being able to develop and manage accessible counselling services for young people.

Position: Counselling Team Leader

Salary: £29,636 (pro rata)

Hours: 17.5 hours per week

Funding guaranteed until the end of June 2021

(potential to extend subject to funding).

The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

• Being able to work in an open, supportive and collaborative way
• Experience of delivering and managing counselling services
• Experience of working with young people

You can download the application documents from this listing, or from the Vacancies page of the Manchester Mind website.

All applications must be received by 12noon, Monday 1st February 2021.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.

Job Title: Policy Officer
Hours: Full time, 5 days a week or part time considered 3 -5 days a week
Contract: Permanent, fixed term contract or secondment for 2 years
Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 per annum
Location: The Science Council’s office is based at 71 Central Street London, EC1V 8AB. This role will be flexible between the office and home working with some London and UK-travel expected.  (Please note during the COVID pandemic all staff are currently working remotely from home.)

The Science Council is a membership organisation for professional bodies and learned societies across the disciplines of science. It promotes the advancement and dissemination of knowledge of and education in science, pure and applied, for the public benefit. The Science Council is a charitable body that sets the standards for professional registration for practising scientists and science technicians.

We are looking to recruit a Policy Officer to join us in our small but friendly team. The Policy Officer will enable the Science Council to provide a policy position as it pertains to the science workforce; practising scientists and science technicians whilst supporting and influencing policy as it relates to pan-science matters across our community.

To be successful in this role you will need to have experience in politics, policy or a related area, and have had experience supporting member bodies in a membership organisation or equivalent.  Whilst it is essential that you are a team player and can initiate and build effective relationships to enable a collaborative approach to working, you will also need to be self-motivated and able to work autonomously with minimal supervision. You will need to have excellent attention to detail and be able to follow processes and protocol, to be discreet when dealing with political sensitivities. We would particularly like to hear from people who have an interest in science and an understanding of the science workforce.

The Science Council is able to offer flexible working and we are happy to discuss alternative working arrangements.

Closing date for applications: 21st January 2021
Interviews: w/c 8th February 2021

Please apply early as we may bring the closing date forward should we receive a high volume of applications.

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the Apply button. You will be directed to our HR Advisor's website where you can complete your application for this position.

The Science Council are committed to equal opportunities and value diversity in our workforce. Applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

No agencies please.

Young People Development Officer

£15,913.50 per annum, pro rata

plus 7% Employers Pension Contribution

17.5 hours per week (full-time equivalent 35 hours)

initially funded until 31st March 2023

Can you motivate and inspire young people to become the best that they can be?

Interested in supporting young people to develop their essential life skills and gain new experiences?

Are you able to deliver exciting and innovative group activity sessions for young people?

If you answered ‘yes’ to these questions, the Young People Development Officer role might be for you! 

The post holder will work with local young people, living in the Foxhill and Parson Cross neighbourhoods of Sheffield, to co-design, plan, develop and deliver exciting after-school activities based on local needs to support them to become positive and active citizens as they grow older. 

Activities and skills are likely to include growing and gardening, communication and teamwork, outdoor skills, problem solving and citizenship. The opportunities will support young people to develop valuable life skills and experiences through fun and engaging sessions. Young people will build up records of accomplishments and receive certificates of achievement.

On Saturday mornings, a Brunch Club will be delivered providing the opportunity for young people to prepare and cook a healthy breakfast or lunch, participate in arts & crafts and join in with sport and exercise. 

The post holder will record, monitor and evaluate young people’s activities, and the development made by each child & young person using project monitoring and tracking systems. 

• Duration: Fixed term contract to March 2022
• Salary: £39,659.32 gross per annum plus 9% employer pension contribution
• Location: London, with occasional international travel
• Closing date: 5pm UK time, 11 February 2021
• Interviews: Week commencing 15 & 22 February 2021

We are looking for a Policy Manager to join our Research, Advisory and Policy Department. The successful candidate should have experience of developing and implementing policy influencing strategies in the field of conflict prevention and peacebuilding. Knowledge of counter-terrorism and sanctions legal and policy frameworks that govern peacebuilding and humanitarian action would be an advantage. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and strategic thinker to play an active role in helping Conciliation Resources to achieve its strategic goals. 

Job purpose

The Policy Manager works within the RAP Department on the achievement of policy goals in Conciliation Resources’ Strategic Plan. With the Department Director they ensure Conciliation Resources achieves sustainable outcomes in its work on counter-terrorism legislation and sanctions. They pursue uptake and impact from RAP-led research and Accord publications and support colleagues in the Gender Team and CR EU respectively to enhance policies on gender, peace and security and mediation and peacebuilding at EU level. They improve policy advocacy strategy and impact across the organisation. They ensure that CR’s voice and objectives are reflected in joint advocacy with NGO networks.

The post holder is an in-house expert in policy change and influencing strategies. They bring knowledge of the workings of international institutions and policies that shape peacebuilding. They understand debates around counter-terrorism legislation and sanctions and how they affect humanitarian aid and peacebuilding. The postholder is able to think strategically about policy trends which offer Conciliation Resources opportunities for influence in the future. They are a resource for the Gender Team’s efforts to achieve change in gender, peace and security policy. They bring expertise in writing for policy audiences.

Essential knowledge, skills and experience

• Sound understanding of conflict resolution theory and practice and of gender, peace and security.
• Substantial experience in the formulation of policy advocacy strategies, stakeholder mapping and analysis and policy engagement in the area of peacebuilding or international development.
• Good knowledge of the conflict response and peacebuilding policies of key policy institutions that shape peacebuilding and policy development processes.
• Appreciation of issues of confidentiality and political sensitivity and ability to develop relationships of trust.
• Experience in training and facilitation and of presentations to policy audiences, including at senior level.
• Experience of writing persuasively for a range of external audiences, particularly policymakers, media and political audiences.
• Experience of drafting policy briefs, submissions, ministerial letters.
• Excellent verbal and written English language skills.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to summarise complex arguments clearly, concisely and accurately.
• Ability to listen actively to, engage with and persuade people from varying backgrounds and with a range of political, cultural, and value orientations.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently, and to work collaboratively with a flexible approach.
• Computer literate ( preferably experience of working in a MAC environment)

Desirable knowledge

• Understanding of issues and debates around counter-terrorism law, sanctions and humanitarian and peacebuilding action.
• Academic qualification in a relevant field, such as international relations, conflict resolution, gender, humanitarian or development studies.
• Experience of living or working in a conflict-affected society.
• Experience of working with international, national and local partner organisations.
• Language skills relevant to another area of CR’s work.

Policy Manager – Physical Activity

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Policy Manager – Physical Activity Responsibilities:

Alzheimer’s Society, in partnership with Sport England, is looking for an experienced Physical Activity manager to lead, manage and develop our approach to enabling people with dementia to use physical activity as an effective management tool, in addition to other forms of day to day support.

This exciting, new national level role will focus on the strategic development of Alzheimer’s Society’s physical activity programme of work and the creation of a Physical Activity Strategy.
This will include working closely with people affected by dementia, senior developmental conversations internally to lead the agenda, engagement with a range of key external stakeholders including across policy, research, health and the sport and physical activity sector, and delivering against a complex insight programme, which has been highlighted as the key starting point for the programme of work.

Working within Alzheimer’s Society’s Policy Team, this role will lead a two-year strategic partnership and programme of work, supported by Sport England with funding from the National Lottery, to:
• Oversee a strategic insight gathering programme to build a strong evidence base to build the foundations of future work in developing a physical activity strategy for the organisation
• Develop strategic plans based on the insight and innovation activities, working in conjunction with the Head of Policy, Head of Research, Development and Evaluation and Sport England
• Act as the strategic liaison with colleagues at all levels across the Society to improve understanding of the internal and external physical activity landscape for people affected by dementia; including Innovation, Dementia Voice, Policy and Campaigns, Operations, Fundraising and Corporate Partnerships
• Oversee the delivery of research innovations and accelerator projects to develop solutions to engage more people with dementia in physical activity

Policy Manager – Physical Activity Requirements:

We are looking for someone to lead this exciting two-year project, building the insight and evidence for physical activity for people with dementia and embarking on the delivery of campaign outputs and solutions through effective strategic partnership working and influencing.
You will be an experienced manager, a clear communicator with strategic leadership and strong relationship management skills across all levels of an organisation, particularly with senior leaders; developing communication plans to gather and share learnings across the duration of the project a specialist, chairing and leading internal steering groups and external expert groups.
You will also have experience in influencing sectors, people and systems to help shape and drive the ambitious plans and, in conjunction with knowledge of physical activity, an understanding of dementia and/or other long terms conditions, and how they and their current systems of support can create barriers to being active.
The role also requires a high level of attention to detail, excellent project management and interpersonal, presentation and communication skills, across a diverse range of key contacts and subjects.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Alzheimer’s Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.

Position: Policy Manager – Physical Activity
Location: Home Worker - England and Wales
Contract type: Fixed Term – 2 year contract
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £41,585 - £46,725 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Closing Date: 04 February 2021
Interview Date: TBC

You may have experience of the following: Policy Manager, Policy Specialist, Programme Manager, Project Manager, Project Management, Policy Advisor, Policy Officer, Dementia, Charity, etc

Division: Advocacy

Department: Policy

Location: London but initially remote working

Job type: Permanent 

Are you passionate about achieving positive change for consumers? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Policy Adviser to join the policy team and specialise in financial services.

Our Policy team underpins the work we do to influence and shape consumer issues affecting each of us every day. As we expand and grow our team, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Policy Adviser to join us.

What you'll be doing:

As one of our Senior Policy Advisers, your work will underpin and support the actions that Which? takes to help consumers whether in campaigning, advice or commercial products. You will work across an exciting range of issues in financial services to tackle consumer detriment and help develop policy positions to achieve change for the benefit of consumers. From the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on people's finances and their ability to access financial services, to tackling bank transfer scams, the agenda is current and fast paced.

Our Policy team underpins the work we do to influence and shape consumer issues affecting each of us every day. We analyse the issues that are important for consumers today, understand and explain the issues of the future, and design options and solutions to solve them. We share our evidence and thinking widely, across a range of stakeholders, including government and industry.

What you will bring:

• Policy experience and an understanding of financial services and issues.
• Ability to be flexible in a continually changing environment and evolving business objectives
• Creativity, enthusiasm, inquisitiveness and the ability to problem solve

• A confident team player who can build effective internal and external relationships and who enjoys working in cross-disciplinary teams

• A passionate and skilled communicator and influencer who can share complex information with a wide range of audiences
• Project Management experience, leading projects end to end

About the rewards?

You get a competitive salary, 28 days' holiday, contributory pension, life assurance, private medical cover, health insurance, full Which? membership for free, 50% off making a will with Which? Wills.

About the Which? way of life?

We want you to do great work and enjoy it in a workplace that respects and empowers you. In 2019 we were a runner up in the medium-sized organisation category for Britain's Healthiest Workplace, and we signed up to the Time to Change employer pledge that protects staff against mental health discrimination. We're also a Stonewall accredited employer. 

Click here to find out what we feel reflects what we do and how we work and to view our Which? LinkedIn page.

If this sounds like the role for you then we would love to hear from you. Send us your CV and cover letter by Wednesday 20th January 2021.

At Which? we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want to receive applications from all regardless of age, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, social economic background. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us to understand and create a positive impact for consumers. We want to ensure that everybody can apply and be part of our recruitment processes, and therefore when required we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates.

JW 3 is a non-profit Jewish Community Centre based in London, open to all, regardless of race, religion, belief, gender, sexuality, ability or age.

We receive over 200,000 visits each year to our purpose-built centre that houses a Cinema, Restaurant, Bar, Café, Nursery, and over a dozen spaces where a year-round programme of over 6,000 activities takes place, including adult education, language classes, theatre, music performances, youth programmes, after-school activities, food & drink workshops and demonstrations, parties, ‘big name’ talks and debates, films, family programmes and more. We are a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee.

We're looking for a People Director to take on this new role at JW 3, created to drive the strategic people agenda of this diverse and vibrant charity. You will develop and manage a successful and appropriate HR function that will ensure all JW3 staff are best supported in order to achieve our ambitious goals, including working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to create a healthy, positive and high performing organisational culture.

In this standalone role, you will provide strategic and operational HR expertise to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and team managers. You will lead the organisation in the continued development and implementation of a proactive human resources function including employee relations, performance and talent management, organisational design and development, staff engagement, reward and recognition, and HR Systems.

If you're looking for a varied HR role that has scope to really impact an organisation, we'd love to hear from you.