Starting salary: £28,988 - £35,199 + London Weighting

Earning potential: Up to £41,411 + London Weighting

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the charity Guide Dogs as a Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns Advisor known to Guide Dogs as a Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer.

Our award-winning team campaigns to break down barriers and end discrimination against people with sight loss. Our consistent campaigning has led to a shift in Government thinking and policy on a number of key issues, and we are consistently rated as one of the top 5 most effective influencing charities by MPs.

In this role you will have the opportunity to shape and develop evidenced-based policy positions, lobby key politicians and officials; draft consultation responses and policy briefings; monitor and respond to parliamentary activity; support the development and implementation of the public affairs strategy; shape campaign plans and mobilise the public and our campaigns supporters and volunteers.

This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year.

We recognise that the world looks a little bit different since the pandemic. Therefore, we’re committed to enabling our staff to work where best suits the needs of the individual, their team and the organisation. For this role, there will be opportunities to work from home as well as the office. We want our staff to flourish and work in environments which maximises their potential and best serves our stakeholders.

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.

More details about this role, the Organisation and the recruitment process can be found in the attached candidate pack and job description.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

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 people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to 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.

Candidate requirements

To be able to fulfil this role, and provide help to those with sight loss, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential

• Experience in policy, public affairs or campaigns work with a track record of working effectively with a wide range of partners and stakeholders.
• Detailed knowledge of the UK political framework and environment and current public affairs and campaigning techniques.
• Knowledge of advocacy-based campaigning.
• Knowledge of event organisation and how to communicate with a range of political audiences.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact our Recruitment Team.

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.

How to apply

If you have any accessibility issues, please contact our Recruitment Team.

Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above.

As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description.

The system has a one-hour time limit. We would advise you to prepare your answers separately and then copy and paste into the online form once finalised.

If any mandatory fields are missed, a pop-up box will appear at the top of the page advising which sections require completion.

Please note that you’ll have to upload a CV as this is a mandatory requirement as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.

Please contact our Recruitment Team if you require any support with your application.

Job Title: Advocacy Officer

Salary:  £30,000 – 33,000 depending on experience

Length of Contract: 12 months (fixed term)

Based: London – flexible (home or office based)

Closing date: 03 November 2021

About us

BAAG is a unique advocacy and networking agency which aims to support humanitarian and development programmes in Afghanistan. Founded in 1987, we have around 30 member agencies and work closely with Afghan civil society groups, reflecting Afghan views and aspirations. BAAG is the only coordinating agency of its kind in the UK. It is a source of expert advice for policymakers, donors, media, and the public.

About the role

This role will support a new project funded through the Open Society Foundation to support advocacy for continued support to the Afghan State and Afghan civil society and the contribution they can make to the future of the country.

The Advocacy Officer will be responsible for developing and managing a Policy and Advocacy Action Plan for the project year. It will set out key policy and advocacy ‘products’ and messaging to be delivered during the year, and set against key advocacy moments linked to other events and government meetings on Afghanistan.  This will depend upon the structures which the Afghan interim government puts in place, such as the interim NGO Commissions. Briefings will be offered to the international community and relevant UK and European government representatives.

The Advocacy Officer will work in close collaboration with a Communications Officer and will report to the Director of BAAG.

About you

You should possess a sound understanding of the Afghanistan context and have demonstrated experience working with Afghan civil society networks and donors. You will have expertise in consulting I/NGO representatives to inform and develop evidence-based policy and advocacy messaging. A good understanding of the international donor environment, strong networking skills and proven experience on strategic advocacy engagement with governments and other important stakeholders will be a key part of the role.  You will have a good understanding of designing and implementing policy and advocacy strategies and action plans and be proficient in monitoring them to demonstrate the changes they have made or contributed towards. You will uphold BAAG’s core values, including on inclusion, accountability, gender equality, and do no harm.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

If you have not been contacted by CoB 05 November 2021, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

Closing date: 03 November 2021

Planned Interview date: week beginning 15 November 2021

Transparency International UK: Fundraising Officer

• Full time - 35 hrs per week
• Permanent
• Salary: £26,574 - £27,919 per annum
• Location: Office near Liverpool Street, with opportunity for blended working.

About us
Transparency International UK (TI-UK) is the UK’s leading independent anti-corruption organisation. We are a member of the Transparency International global movement made up of more than 110 country chapters with the vision for a world where people’s lives, government, business and society are free from corruption.  We believe in a world where the health of our institutions is enhanced so they can better support the people they are intended for; a world where we can trust the integrity of those in authority and in business, and a world where there is no impunity for the corrupt at home or abroad.

Our ground-breaking research and work with governments, business and civil society exposes serious governance issues in the UK and where the UK contributes to corruption abroad. Moreover, as the world struggles to rebuild in the shadow of COVID-19, to deal with devastating events like the fall of Afghanistan, and the need to tackle corruption makes front-page news, our global programmes addressing corruption in health and defence and security are increasingly important.

The Fundraising Officer will be joining TI-UK at a pivotal time. We have just launched our ambitious new 10 year strategy setting out how TI-UK will tackle corruption now and in the years to come.  Responsibility for securing the crucial donor support sits within our small but dynamic Evidence and Engagement Team, who lead the organisation’s fundraising, communications, and evidence and impact.  

About the role
Reporting into TI-UK’s Head of Institutional Fundraising, the Fundraising Officer will play a vital role in cultivating relationships, supporting proposal development and in generating income for the fight against corruption. The role spans all TI-UK’s funding streams – trusts and foundations, major gifts, institutional donors and individual giving – making it a rewarding opportunity for someone excited by their contribution to fundraising as a whole.

Your excellent organisational skills, natural ability to build relationships, and your fundraising experience will be key to engaging and collaborating with TI colleagues, prospects and partners within the UK and around the globe. You will identify funding opportunities, manage proposal development processes, and engage and develop your own pipeline of donors.

Specific tasks include: 

1. Support TI-UK’s fundraising by:

• Conducting research, identifying, and tracking funding opportunities, preparing funding briefings and alerting teams to opportunities which feed into the funding pipeline and our networks.
• Conducting funding prospect research, due diligence, and ensuring the CRM tool is up to date with accurate information.
• Assisting in coordinating and drafting applications for larger funders
• Helping to report on project and programme impact, promoting TI-UK’s success amongst key stakeholders via donor reporting, contributing to social media content and our newsletter.

2. Use your flair for engaging with others to nurture and grow supporter relationships, fundraised income and our pipeline through:

• Tracking donations, thanking donors, and contributing to maximising Gift Aid income.
• Building deeper relationships with those interested in supporting TI-UK both directly and through growing our ‘Friends of TI-UK’ community and support through events like the Big Give.  

3. Proactively contribute to building a donor portfolio and delivery of fundraising targets: Taking responsibility for identifying, applying to and managing donor relationships with a portfolio of smaller trusts and foundations and individuals, seeking unrestricted funding where possible.

About you

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundraising and experience in a fundraising environment. Just as important however, will be your enthusiasm for building relationships, organisational skills and confidence to ask prospective donors to support TI-UK’s work.

Key skills and experience include:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience of building and managing relationships with donors and supporters of an organisation.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to adapt messaging to different audiences.
• Proven experience contributing to writing successful grant/tender funding bids, proposals and/or and reports.

• An understanding of fundraising, alongside experience of researching donors – which could be bilateral/multilateral institutions, individual donors, corporates and/or trusts and foundations.  
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work across teams, internally and externally, to drive fundraising engagement and coordination.
• Understanding of the international context that TI operates in with a demonstrable interest in anti-corruption, international development, global health and/or defence and security – enabling you to identify relevant funding opportunities for TI-UK’s programmes.

You will be:

• Excited to work in a mission-driven organisation
• Results oriented with a desire to support TI-UK to continuously learn and improve
• A natural team player, collaborator and networker
• A strong communicator

In exchange we will offer you:

• A competitive salary
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Up to 5% contributory pension
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced sickness and family friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A flexible and friendly working environment, with the opportunity for blended working

We are seeking a proactive and dependable Policy Officer to join the Institute of Physics (IOP) in the Policy Team on a fixed term basis for 1 Year. We are working on some very exciting projects to help transform physics in the UK: increasing diversity in education and the workplace, ensuring children have access to world-class physics education, and fostering investment in technical skills and STEM.

The role

This is an exciting role that will play an integral part in the policy work of the institute. The post holder will support the development and dissemination of IOP policy, undertaking research, writing briefings and consultation responses, and assisting senior colleagues in high profile IOP projects and reports.

Main responsibilities include:

• Policy analysis, development and dissemination
• Networking and stakeholder engagement
• Team coordination and planning

Key skills and experience required are:

• Excellent analytical and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to work with minimum supervision, prioritise workload, and handle multiple tasks.
• Experience of writing for different audiences.
• Experience of establishing and maintaining networks of policy contacts and external stakeholders.

Future of Work

The Institute of Physics is an equal opportunities employer and our people are at the heart of our approach to delivery. Following the impact of COVID-19, we have developed a new, innovative and exciting trust-based model of flexible working. This empowers our staff to choose both individually and as a team how, when and where they work to deliver the goals of the organisation, acknowledging that there will be occasions where in-person meetings, collaborations and events will help generate greater impact.

The Future of Work initiative is based on the principles of collaboration, trust, flexibility and agility.

Why work with us?

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland, we seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society.

Our purpose is to gather, inspire, guide, represent and celebrate all who share a passion for physics. And, in our role as a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society.

 We are working to deliver an ambitious five-year strategy, and we are seeking new talent to help us create a contemporary organisation that is fit for the future.

In addition to a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, we offer employees a comprehensive benefits package including an excellent pension scheme, private medical insurance and generous annual leave. We also offer a range of other benefits including childcare vouchers, gym membership and interest free season ticket loans.

The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED EXTERNAL AFFAIRS AND POLICY PROFESSIONAL TO JOIN OUR ORGANISATION IN A NEWLY CREATED SENIOR MANAGEMENT ROLE 

Role:       Head of External Affairs and Policy 

Salary:   £46,000 - £53,000 per annum based on experience 

Location:   Advance Head Office in Hammersmith with some travel across London and South/East England to other Advance sites

Contract:   Permanent

Hours:    Full time; 35 hours per week 

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.  

Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with disabilities, from BME backgrounds and the LBT community.

Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory enhanced DBS check

About Advance

Advance is a national women’s organisation established in 1998 which empowers women and girls to lead safe, violence-free, equal lives so that they can flourish in the community. We do this through our mission of saving and changing lives, by working with women who experience domestic abuse to be safe and lead the lives they choose, and women who have committed crime or are at risk of offending to break the cycle.

Our approach is holistic and centred on the survivor, working with them to develop a safety and support plan that responds to their needs and empowers them, on the often-long journey to recovery from the trauma of their experiences. Our services reach over 8000 women and children annually across England, with an annual income of £6m and 125 staff.  Our values are to listen, empowerment, collaboration, innovation and accountability. 

Advance evokes systemic change by engaging with professionals within statutory agencies, including commissioners and policymakers, to deliver sustainable impact for women. Through a coordinated community response, we work in partnership with over twenty charities, as well as regional and national government to develop innovative responses and influence policy.

The role

You will join Advance at an exciting time of growth and development for the organisation. You will lead a new division for Advance, established to maximise our impact and engage with the community and stakeholders to raise awareness of violence against women and girls in line with our strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and influence our organisational approach, working with the Senior Leadership Team and key partners across the sector to ensure the voices of our service users are amplified and given the narrative they deserve. 

You will lead the policy influencing function, develop, drive and deliver communications and influencing campaigns and build partnerships with and beyond our immediate sector to secure influencing goals. A strong relationships builder, you will engage effectively with senior policymakers (ministers, special advisers, civil servants, commentators) and ensure that our strategy is led by expert policy information. Working with the Evidence and Insights team, you will ensure the communication of Advance’s impact and improved outcomes for women to internal and external stakeholders in innovative and engaging ways. 

What you will bring:

• An excellent track record in policy influencing and strong political and media contacts. 
• Exceptional relationship building skills as you strive to enhance our influence and the profile of our work across the UK, as well as maintain strong relationships with our partners across the voluntary and statutory sector nationally.
• Experience of leading and developing people
• Demonstrable experience of liaising with press and high-profile partners
• A knowledge and understanding of UK social policy, specifically domestic abuse and child protection policy is highly desirable. 
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, writing and presentation skills
• A passion for the women’s sector and commitment to effecting lasting social change

What we offer:

• 30 days holiday plus public holidays, and a day off for International Women’s Day 
• Pension scheme 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Various forms of wellbeing support 
• Organisation wide away days
• The opportunity to work in a flexible, supportive environment with a team of committed, inspiring women and we will support you as you to continue to build your skills and experience and grow your career

To apply: Please submit your CV along with a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role and detailing your interest in the position. 

Applications close on Sunday 7th November 2021

Policy & External Affairs Manager

(Ref SUS3398)

£31,683 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

Up to 37.5 hours per week

Happy to talk flexible working

Base:  Sustrans office in Cardiff / flexibility to work from home

About Sustrans

Our vision and mission have never been more relevant. 

Across the UK, governments are pledging investment and action on walking and cycling.

We are working together to make a real difference - creating places where everyone can live and travel happily and healthily, and where nobody is excluded.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and dedication of our colleagues.

We are proud of our employee net promoter score, being in the top 20% of all employers across all sectors in the UK, due to our energised, friendly and motivated workforce.

Join Sustrans today and help us get things done, together!

About the Role

We now have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as the Policy & External Affairs Manager supporting the National Director, Cymru and senior leadership team to develop and deliver influencing policies in Wales.  This role will coordinate Sustrans policy and communications work in Wales, developing our position on a range of topics relating to transport and active travel, ensuring the development of robust policy briefings, consultation responses and media releases.

About You

An excellent communicator, you will represent Sustrans in meetings, at events and in the media and ensure that our business development work is closely linked to the national strategy, using our knowledge from policy and project delivery to generate opportunities.

You will have experience of leading on policy and external affairs including policy development, communications and corporate support and you will have a strong understanding of Welsh Government and local government structures and policy making.

So, if this sounds like you, apply today!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team where you can make a big impact and where we value the contribution and expertise of everyone.

What we Offer?

Wellbeing

• 26 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 4% or 5% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Interviews

The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is mid-day on Wednesday 27 October 2021.  Interviews will take place via MS Teams on Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 November 2021.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.

We welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, particularly where we are under-represented. This includes people who identify as having a disability, and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.

Rheolwr Polisi a Materion Allanol

(Cyf SUS3398)

£31,683 y flwyddyn (pro rata ar gyfer oriau rhan amser)

Hyd at 37.5 awr yr wythnos

yn fodlon trafod gweithio’n hyblyg

Lleoliad:  Swyddfa Sustrans yng Nghaerdydd/ hyblygrwydd i weithio o gartref

Ynglŷn â Sustrans

Ni fu ein gweledigaeth a'n cenhadaeth erioed mor berthnasol.

Ledled y DU mae llywodraethau'n addunedu eu buddsoddiad a'u camau gweithredu ar gerdded a beicio.

Rydym yn gweithio gyda'n gilydd i greu gwir wahaniaeth lle gall pawb fyw a theithio'n hapus ac iachus, lle cynhwysir pawb.

Ni fyddai ein gwaith yn bosibl heb ymroddiad ein cydweithwyr.

Rydym yn falch o'n sgôr hyrwyddwr net cyflogwr a’n safle ni ymhlith yr 20% uchaf o'r holl gyflogwyr ledled pob sector yn y DU, yn sgil ein gweithlu llawn egni, cyfeillgar a llawn cymhelliant.

Ymunwch â Sustrans heddiw a'n helpu i gyflawni pethau, gyda'n gilydd!

Ynglŷn â'r Swydd

Bellach mae gennym gyfle gwych i chi ymuno gyda ni fel y Rheolwr Polisi a Materion Allanol yn cefnogi Cyfarwyddwr Cenedlaethol Cymru a'r Uwch Dîm Rheoli i ddatblygu a chyflawni polisïau dylanwadu yng Nghymru. Bydd y swydd hon yn cydlynu gwaith polisi a gwaith cyfathrebu Sustrans yng Nghymru, yn datblygu ein safbwynt ar amrywiaeth o bynciau yn cynnwys trafnidiaeth a theithiol llesol, yn sicrhau datblygiad briffiau polisi cadarn, ymatebion i ymgynghoriadau a datganiadau i'r Wasg.

Amdanoch chi

Yn gyfathrebwr rhagorol, byddwch yn cynrychioli Sustrans mewn cyfarfodydd, digwyddiadau ac ar y cyfryngau i sicrhau bod ein gwaith datblygu busnes yn cysylltu'n agos â'r strategaeth genedlaethol, gan ddefnyddio ein gwybodaeth o gyflawni polisi a phrosiectau i greu cyfleoedd.

Bydd gennych brofiad o arwain ar bolisi a materion allanol, yn cynnwys datblygiad polisi, cyfathrebiadau a chefnogaeth gorfforaethol. Bydd gennych ddealltwriaeth dda o strwythurau Llywodraeth Cymru a llywodraeth leol a llunio polisi.

Os mai dyma eich hanes chi, ymgeisiwch heddiw!

Dyma gyfle gwych i ymuno â thîm lle gallwch greu effaith gadarnhaol lle rydym yn gweld gwerth yng nghyfraniad ac arbenigedd pawb.

Beth rydym yn ei gynnig?

Lles

• 26 diwrnod o wyliau blynyddol y flwyddyn a gwyliau banc am weithio’n llawn amser
• Gallu prynu wythnos ychwanegol o wyliau blynyddol (pro-rata i staff rhan-amser)
• Diwrnodau gwirfoddoli staff
• Gwasanaeth cefnogi am ddim, diduedd a chyfrinachol 24/7
• Rydym yn aelodau o'r Fenter Cymudo Gwyrdd a'r Cynllun Beicio sy'n cynnig cynlluniau beicio i'r gwaith

Ariannol

• Cynllun Pensiwn Personol Grŵp gyda chyfraniad cyfatebol o 4% neu 5% o'r gyflog sylfaenol yn cael ei wneud gan Sustrans
• Benthyciadau beic, cyfrifiadur a thocynnau tymor
• Buddion ar ffurf gostyngiadau

Cyfeillgar i deuluoedd

• Tâl mamolaeth a thadolaeth uwch na’r sylfaenol
• Arferion gweithio hyblyg (yr oriau llawn amser yw 37.5 yr wythnos, Llun - Gwener)

Cyfweliadau

Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer derbyn ceisiadau wedi'u cwblhau yw canol dydd, dydd Mercher 27 Hydref 2021. Cynhelir cyfweliadau dros MS Teams ddydd Llun 8 a dydd Mawrth 9 Tachwedd 2021.

Cydraddoldeb, amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant

Mae Sustrans wedi ymrwymo i leihau anghydraddoldeb, yn gweld gwerth mewn amrywiaeth a galluogi cynhwysiant.

Croesawn geisiadau gan bobl o bob rhan o'r gymuned, yn arbennig lle nad oes gennym gynrychiolaeth ddigonol. Ar hyn o bryd, mae hyn yn cynnwys pobl anabl a'r bobl o gefndiroedd ethnig lleiafrifol Du ac Asiaidd.

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Position:  Permanent

Location: Bristol (although alternative locations will be considered)

Deadline for Applications: Sunday 24th October

The Position:

This post of Senior Policy Advisor will provide senior research and policy input for our global charity clients’ development finance portfolio of work.  Combining policy and data skills and a deep knowledge on key stakeholders and institutions in the field, you will lead high quality research and provide technical inputs to research projects.  You will also provide written outputs including reports, blogs, briefings and factsheets.  You will work closely with country and regional teams and represent our client externally.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a policy research advisor within the international development sector.
• Expertise in the field of development finance that includes aid but also climate finance, and other actors, such as private finance for development.
• In-depth research skills including quantitative and qualitative methods and a technical understanding of development finance flows.
• Experience in a matrix or project based work environment.

The Early Intervention Foundation (EIF) is an ambitious charity established 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, we play a pivotal role as the go-to source for evidence and advice on effective early intervention.

Our research officers play a key role in making this happen, by generating and reviewing evidence on what works, and developing resources that support the translation of this information for policymakers, commissioners and practitioners. We are now looking to expand our team to support our work programmes in early years, mental health and wellbeing, vulnerability and applied evaluation. We are seeking exceptional and committed people who want the opportunity to develop their research and evaluation skills in a small but committed and professional team. The right people will have a passion for conducting high-quality research, using a variety of methods and have a strong knowledge of impact evaluation methodologies .  They will also have a passion for producing work that changes policy and practice. 

If you are looking to use and develop your research skills, work across a diverse portfolio of work, contribute to research that will have a real impact and develop your research career within a team of passionate and dedicated professionals, we want to hear from you.

To apply and for further details click on "Apply on website."

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 01 November 2021.  There is a three-stage application process, with panel interviews (in person and virtual) provisionally set for week commencing 22 November 2021. 

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 committed to encouraging applicants 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 and home and office-based work locations.

FORWARD is the African women-led organisation working to end violence against women and girls. From female genital mutilation and child marriage to domestic and sexual violence, we tackle abuse and discrimination – enabling African women and girls to have the dignity, health and equality they deserve.

FORWARD is seeking an experienced Research and Evaluation Officer to join our evidence team. As the Research and Evaluation Officer, you will work closely with the Head of Evidence and Knowledge Management to produce high quality social and policy research on issues such as Female Genital Mutilation, child marriage and other forms of violence against women and girls. You will also contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of FORWARD’s UK programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your research skills and make a solid contribution to important research that advances the rights of African women and girls.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing day-to-day research projects, including setting timelines, coordinating with suppliers, organising interviews, and managing expenses.
• Contributing to the development of qualitative and quantitative research design and data collection tools.
• Carrying out desk research and literature review, using a range of methods and data sources, concerning violence against women and girls and other social and racial inequalities.
• Conducting qualitative fieldwork across the UK, on sensitive topics and with women from marginalised communities.
• Contributing to the analysis of qualitative and quantitative research data, identifying key themes and findings.
• Producing high quality and varied research outputs, including analysis, report writing and presentations where necessary.
• Supporting the monitoring and evaluation reporting processes of FORWARD’s programmes, coordinating with teams to ensure accurate data collection and reporting
• Supporting the recruitment and commissioning of external evaluators, including drafting terms of reference, briefing and managing the quality of evaluation design and reporting.

As part of the recruitment and selection process, FORWARD may undertake DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) checks where appropriate for all individuals who will work directly with children and vulnerable adults. We are committed to welcoming people from diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences.  FORWARD considers being female a Genuine Occupational Requirement for this post under the Equality Act 2010.

Closing date: 1st November 2021

To apply for this post, please send a completed Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form. 

The Organisation:

Are you interested in helping us grow philanthropic giving to support charities in the UK and around the world? This is an exciting moment for the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) as they embark on a new strategy with a clear goal to accelerate social progress globally. To get there, they need to ensure that the political, regulatory and wider public policy climate is aligned with our mission.

The Opportunity: 

CAF is looking for an experienced public affairs and policy expert to lead our engagement in Westminster and the devolved nations with a mission to unlock funding for the charities that we exist to support.

Main responsibilities: 

• Influencing senior policy & decision makers in Westminster and the devolved nations to ensure an appropriate legislative and policy landscape exists for CAF’s objectives on behalf of the charity sector to be realised
• Build a strategic network of meaningful partnerships, for example with think‐tanks, umbrella organisations and public and private sector bodies which extend CAF’s capacity and influence
• Monitor changes in policy, legislation and the wider external environment, identify opportunities and provide insight and advice to internal audiences in order to inform strategies and operational decisions
• Represent CAF as required in print and broadcast media and on panels and other public-facing opportunities
• Oversee all output from the public affairs and policy team, including reports, blog posts, social media content and CAF’s Giving Thought podcast to ensure high-quality content reflects CAF as a leading voice in the sector

Key Skills Required:

• Demonstrable experience of leading a specialist public affairs team
• An excellent understanding of UK political systems and proven experience of stakeholder engagement
• An solid understanding of policy development processes
• Proven experience of working with Senior Leadership Teams.

We are looking for a self-motivated Policy and Advocacy Manager to join our team, to take a new and leading role in Leukaemia UK’s policy and advocacy activities. The successful candidate will be an innovative, driven and forward-thinking individual with a proven track record of advocacy, policy or influencing work within the health charity sector and ideally knowledge of research funding.

The Policy and Advocacy Manager will play a key role in the development of the charity’s policy, political and advocacy profile. To ensure that the patient voice is heard and acted upon by key decision makers, that the needs and priorities of leukaemia and other blood cancer patients are understood, represented, valued and addressed in developing treatment and care.

The successful candidate will have the ability to develop evidenced based policy, working with those affected by leukaemia, health care professionals and researchers and to influence a range of stakeholders to deliver progress and change where needed. Strong analytical skills are essential together with first-class communication skills and an excellent attention to detail.

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

We have an exciting opportunity to make a difference to those at risk of becoming homeless in Scotland. A new post, based in the Best Practice Team, will show how all public bodies can play their part in preventing homelessness.

About the role
Scotland has made huge strides in tackling homelessness, but more needs to happen and we know the best way of ending homelessness is by preventing it from happening in the first place. Crisis are pleased to support the change planned by Scottish Government through proposals for a new Homelessness Prevention duty outlined in the Programme for Government 21/22. As a Senior Best Practice Officer based in Scotland, with a focus on Prevention you will work to identify good prevention practice already happening across sectors, look to see where it isn’t happening and why, and show how services can be designed to ensure that opportunities to intervene early are taken by wider public bodies for those approaching their services.  You’ll work closely with Crisis’ Scottish Policy and Campaigns team as they work to see the Prevention duty embedded in legislation.  
This is a 2 year fixed term contract.
 

About you
To be successful in this role you will have great networking skills, and be good at making relationships across different sectors. You’ll understand how local authorities and wider public bodies work and be able to build connections and rapport with individuals working there.  You’ll have an understanding of the Scottish homelessness system and the current legal framework that underpins it. You’ll know how services can be designed to make sure that those who need help can get it and how to listen to the voices of those who use it.

You’ll be passionate about change and seeing homelessness ended in Scotland with a drive and energy to shape the role to do this.   

We want Crisis to be an inclusive employer which then reflects our members and the communities we work in. We want to offer opportunities to everyone regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

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

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

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

When you join us you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

We have 5 staff diversity networks which include Black, Asian and Ethnic people, LGBTQ+ people, those with Lived Experience of Homelessness, Women at Crisis and Disability Awareness.

How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.
Closing date: Sunday 31st October 2021  (at 23:59)
Interviews will be held w/c 8th November. 

Accessibility
We welcome applications from people who identify as neuro diverse and want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Recruitment team, contact details can be found on our website.
 
 Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

Who we are

Part business, part charity, part membership body – students’ unions are all seriously fun places to work. They are organisations in their own right. Professionally run, but different. Professional teams support elected student leaders to make a change, improve lives and fulfil potential; we help make it happen. 

Founded in 1897, LSE Students' Union is one of the oldest Students' Unions in the UK and is the representative and campaigning body for students at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).  Like other Students' Unions, it also funds and facilitates student activities of campus, including societies, sports clubs through the Athletics Union (AU), the Media Group and Raising and Giving (RAG) charitable fundraising initiatives. 

About the job 

Do you want to help LSE students change the world? Our students and democratically elected student Officers are passionate about shaking things up and making change at the LSE and beyond. We are looking for someone who can support LSE students, Part-Time Officers, and Sabbatical Officers with their work.

You’ll undertake research and policy work which we can use to understand the needs of our membership, design creative campaign strategies to influence key decision-makers, and organise engaging events for different groups of students on campus and online. 

You’ll also project manage Sabbatical Officer projects, write committee briefings and work to implement successfully passed student motions (known as policies).

The role sits within the wider Representation Team and so you’ll also be heavily involved in the planning, delivery and evaluation of other key events in the team, including our biannual student elections, Teaching Awards, and many other cross-organisational events and activities.

Who we are looking for?

We are looking for a highly motivated team player and who is passionate about delivering change within a dynamic and democratic organisation.

The postholder will ideally be an experienced project manager with excellent verbal and written communication skills who takes a creative approach to problem-solving. 

A significant portion of the role will involve research and policy work, so the ability to write briefings and to undertake high quality quantitative and qualitative research is highly desirable.

Another significant portion of the role is campaigns-based, so the successful candidate would ideally also be an experienced campaigner who is passionate about working with students to deliver long-lasting change, both inside and outside of the classroom.

But above all the role is varied and dynamic, so we’re looking for someone who is able to juggle multiple priorities with positivity and enthusiasm, and who relishes the opportunity to be challenged and to find innovative ways to take on new endeavours.

And you’ll be a genuine team player; someone who looks out for their colleagues, supports them when they need help and who throws themselves into the large cross-team and cross-organisational activities as they come up.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Why apply?

Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces.

Benefits and Perks

In return for your passion and experience we offer:

• 25 days holidays per year
• Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter 
• Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership, advice from dedicated professionals, with a wide range of activities including yoga classes, dance classes, pilates classes
• Cycle to Work scheme enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase
• Access to LSE staff training courses
• Ability to purchase TOTUM (NUS) card giving a wide range of discounts
• Flexibility for work-life balance
• Interest-free Travel loan

How we recruit

We want to ensure all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible, therefore we ask that all candidates complete our Application Process in two stages:

Part 1 (Application Form) is all about you telling us about your suitability for the role and will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for interview.

Part 2 (Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form) is personal information – so we can contact you if you are shortlisted for the interview. It also helps us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This part will only be seen by HR and will not have any impact on shortlisting. 

Application forms are formatted to ensure the equality monitoring data is removed before applications are seen by the shortlisting panel. This process allows us to ensure that the shortlisting is done in a fair and consistent manner and all applicants are given the same opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Want to apply?

To apply, please complete our online application which can be found on the LSESU website. 

If you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Freya Govus, Representation Manager,   via email which can be found on our website. 

Job application timeline

Closing date: 1st November

Intended Interview dates: 9th November

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A PASSIONATE ENGAGEMENT OFFICER TO JOIN OUR ORGANISATION IN A NEWLY CREATED FLEXIBLE PART TIME ROLE 

Role:       Engagement Officer 

Salary:       £22,000 - £25,000 per annum based on experience; pro rata for part time hours

Location:   Advance Head Office in Hammersmith with some travel across London and South/East England to other Advance sites

Contract:   Permanent

Hours:   Part Time; 21 – 28 hours per week will be considered. 

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.  

Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with disabilities, from BME backgrounds and the LBT community. 

Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory enhanced DBS check

About Advance

Advance is a national women’s organisation established in 1998 which empowers women and girls to lead safe, violence-free, equal lives so that they can flourish in the community. We do this through our mission of saving and changing lives, by working with women who experience domestic abuse to be safe and lead the lives they choose, and women who have committed crime or are at risk of offending to break the cycle.

Our approach is holistic and centred on the survivor, working with them to develop a safety and support plan that responds to their needs and empowers them, on the often-long journey to recovery from the trauma of their experiences. Our services reach over 8000 women and children annually across England, with an annual income of £6m and 125 staff.  Our values are to listen, empowerment, collaboration, innovation and accountability. 

Advance evokes systemic change by engaging with professionals within statutory agencies, including commissioners and policymakers, to deliver sustainable impact for women. Through a coordinated community response, we work in partnership with over twenty charities, as well as regional and national government to develop innovative responses and influence policy.

The role

You will join Advance at an exciting time of growth and development for the organisation, working with service-users and women with lived experiences, stakeholders and potential supporters to contribute to the development of our services and to research and policy briefings, aimed at improving outcomes for women and girls and ending VAWG.

You will be responsible for engaging and communicating with people from different backgrounds and will work with our Services and External Affairs teams to design and deliver projects aligned to our strategic aims.

What you will bring:

• Experience working on or participating in research and/or community projects.  
• A strong commitment to supporting women and girls and to make lasting change in tackling VAWG and the criminal justice system
• Experience of supporting people to engage in an inclusive and collaborative way, and building relationships with different groups and stakeholders, across many sites  
• Experience of using creative or digital platforms and techniques for community engagement
• Experience of designing and facilitating workshops, activities and events where everyone feels able to attend and contribute will be highly regarded
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to proactively engage with a range of people and stakeholders

What we offer:

• 30 days holiday plus public holidays, pro rata for part time, and a day off for International Women’s Day 
• Pension scheme 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Various forms of wellbeing support 
• Organisation wide away days
• The opportunity to work in a flexible, supportive environment with a team of committed, inspiring women and we will support you as you to continue to build your skills and experience and grow your career

To apply: Please submit your CV along with a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role. 

Applications close on Sunday 7th November 2021