Over the past 20 years The Diana Award has delivered services to thousands of young people across the UK and beyond, honing our expertise and skills to produce exceptional, high quality interventions that create long lasting change.

As we embark on the next phase of our strategy, launching in Spring 2021, we are looking for a dynamic and driven Policy Coordinator to help us realise our ambition to increase our policy influence and impact.

The Policy Coordinator will play a key role in helping the organisation to identify priorities and influencing opportunities, as well as ensure that our approach to policy engagement is youth-led and evidence-driven.

This is a new role within the newly established Impact and Evaluation team, also comprising an Impact and Evaluation Manager and two Impact and Evaluation Coordinators.

Job description_

Policy analysis and development:

• Work with the Programme Management Team and other key stakeholders across the organisation (including the Youth Board, Award recipients, alumni and mentees) to identify and agree policy priorities for 2021-2026

• Develop systems and processes to support policy development, ensuring that the organisation’s policy messages are informed by evidence and learning from our programmes and the wider youth sector, as well as the voices of the young people we work with

• Research and write a set of core policy positions for the Diana Award in line with agreed policy priorities

• Coordinate the development of policy submissions, consultation responses and other policy outputs for external audiences as appropriate

• Ensure staff and key stakeholders within the Diana Award are kept informed about external policy developments affecting young people, both in the UK and internationally.

• Work with the communications team to ensure The Diana Award's policy messages and outputs are communicated across the organisation's core channels.

Relationship building and partnership development:

• Identify and develop relationships with key policy networks and forums within the sector, both in the UK and internationally, seeking opportunities for collaboration and coordination where appropriate

• Coordinate the Diana Award’s representation and engagement with relevant sector networks and forums, providing direct representation where appropriate

• Monitor and identify opportunities for external policy engagement and influencing, working with the Programmes Management Team to develop and take forward plans.

• Support the The Diana Award's relationships with parliamentarians, elected representatives and other high profile influencers.

• Prepare briefing materials as appropriate for staff and other key stakeholders to represent The Diana Award's policy agenda externally.

Other

• Identify learning and development opportunities for staff and stakeholders (including ambassadors, youth board, award recipients, alumni and mentees) in the area of policy and influencing

• Ensure appropriate M&E framework in place to support policy work, contribute to ongoing monitoring and reporting

• Contribute to the the development of projects and funding proposals in support of the organisation's policy work

• Contribute to other organisational initiatives as appropriate.

Person Specification_

• Experience of working within a team contributing to policy change, influencing work and campaigning

• Clear understanding of current developments and policies affecting young people

• Writing skills: ability to write for different audiences and translate complex ideas into compelling content

• Analytical skills: ability to interrogate ideas and work with both qualitative and quantitative data

• Communications: ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences, experts and non-experts alike

• Research: ability to use participatory research tools and techniques relevant to young people

• Relationship management: experience of building and managing relationships with external stakeholders

• Personal management: ability to work under own initiative, managing time and resources effectively towards agreed objectives and priorities

• Safeguarding: knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues as they apply to children and young people, particularly within the context of policy, advocacy and research

• Demonstrable commitment to the mission and values of The Diana Award.

• Commitment to self-development

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Driven to achieve great results

Independent Age works to ensure that as we grow older, we all have the opportunity to live well with dignity, choice and purpose.  To achieve this we provide information, advice and connection services for older people; campaign on the issues that matter most to them around health and care, poverty and loneliness and provide capacity building support to others working in the sector.

This is an exciting time to join the charity as we transition to our new ambitious strategy for 2021 – 2023 and increase our profile, impact and reach so more people can live a happy, connected and purposeful later life. 

This role is situated in a department that brings together policy, campaigns and public affairs professionals. Our policy team analyses the problems that affect people as they grow older and develops tangible solutions to ensure that no-one feels ignored, isolated and marginalised. We work across 3 core areas: health and social care, poverty and loneliness. This role will provide vital support to our policy and research activities, ensuring our work delivers the maximum possible impact for older people.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a policy and/or research role or a related field.
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to flex writing styles across a range of platforms including reports, briefings, social media posts and blogs.
• Sound knowledge of policy issues as they affect older people.
• Experience of conducting qualitative or quantitative research work.
• Experience of building good working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and across teams with different functions.
• An understanding of how policy, public affairs and campaigns activity interacts to create positive change.
• Proven ability to work independently and proactively to meet strict deadlines on a number of concurrent tasks.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills including use of Microsoft Office packages.

As well as a competitive salary we offer 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, learning and development opportunities, season ticket loans, a cycle to work scheme, an employee assistance programme and a discount voucher scheme.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion and creating an environment where we can ALL be ourselves.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please visit the vacancy section of our website to view the full job description and to upload your CV.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a new team setting up and delivering a domestic abuse perpetrator intervention in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

Freeva and Equation are working in partnership to deliver a new service to perpetrators of domestic abuse. The team of 4 including, Intervention Programme Manager, 2 Programme Workers and a Project Support Worker will: 

• provide interventions that are designed to help people stop using abusive behaviour towards and intimate partner and others.

·work on developing better relationships with loved ones and increasing self-respect.

The program has been run in Leicestershire for 8 years and is Respect accredited. 

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about preventing domestic abuse and working with people to change their behaviour. Applicants will need:

• Experience in face to face support, group work and engaging individuals in change. 
• Understanding of domestic abuse and its effect on partners and children. 
• Strong skills in partnership working and teamwork are essential. 

Currently funding is available until September 2021 but the partnership will be working to source funding for longer.

We are open to sabbatical and secondment applicants. 

Freeva are a registered charity working towards reducing domestic violence, rape and sexual assault in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland. Our vision is to aspire to live in a society where everyone is free from violence and abuse. 

Equation are a specialist charity that works with the whole community to reduce the impact of domestic abuse, sexual violence, and gender inequality in Nottinghamshire. Our vision is for everyone to have equal healthy relationships free from abuse. 

Roles:

Intervention Service Manager (employed by Freeva)

Working hours: 37 hrs per week 

Working terms: fixed term contract Sept 2021 

Salary: £30,000 per year 

Intervention Programme Worker x 2 (1 post employed by Freeva, 1 post employed by Equation)

Working hours: 37 hrs per week 

Working terms: fixed term contract Sept 2021 

Salary: £24,646-£26,999 depending on experience.

Job share would be considered for these roles, pro rata salary for part time. 

Project Support Worker (employed by Freeva)

Working hours: 18.5 hrs per week 

Working terms: fixed term contract Sept 2021 

Salary: £19,621 - £21,609 depending on experience

How to apply: 

Complete and return attached application form 

Applications deadline: 14th December 2020 

Interviews: 16th or 18th December 2020 

Programme Director – Tax and Public Finance

Salary: £40-45,000 + benefits

Location: London EC2 - remote working may be considered

Hours: Full time. 09:30 – 17:30, Monday-Friday. Some possible flexibility around hours worked

International Lawyers Project (ILP) was founded in 2005, We support civil society, investigative journalists and reform-minded governments in developing countries to address economic inequality issues. By leveraging our network of thousands of independent legal experts ILP has helped reformist actors balance the scales of justice in more than 80 countries to bring about economic and social justice through curbing fiscal leakages and tax evasion, reducing corruption, equalising tax policies and strengthening media freedom.

We are culturally sensitive and client-led. We help local actors build their legal capacity to achieve economic justice, whether through formal legal training sessions, workshops, reviewing or drafting legislation and policies, legal representation, and legal advice, or through extended engagement and mentoring for communities, officials, and civil society representatives on how to use legal approaches to create long-lasting change in some of the world's poorest regions.

The position of Programme Director is a prominent one within the ILP team. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, we are looking for a highly experienced professional with a background in Tax Law and Development and Public Finance to join our small but dynamic team. The role represents an excellent opportunity to be involved in leading our public financial governance, tax reform and international development work. This entails developing projects with a range of clients and partners, including governments and government bodies (such as revenue authorities), as well as international agencies and NGOs who focus on taxation reform. 

You will advise and support developing countries by implementing strategies at both national and regional levels, to address inequitable taxation, facilitating learning from each other and from international best practices on issues such as royalties on natural resource management, advising on double tax treaties, drafting and reviewing tax policies, legislation and regulations. The work is intended to promote fairer and more effective taxation/public financial management to help meet development goals, including enhanced rule of law and sustainability.

This role encompasses the full project cycle and typically requires focus on, assisting in obtaining funding for these projects, fulfilling compliance obligations including budgets and board reporting and dealing with the evaluation of, and learning from, projects.

Relevant skills and experience

• Substantial experience as a qualified lawyer preferred or, in another relevant discipline such as accountancy, economics, international financial policy

• Significant, relevant experience and knowledge relating to tax systems in an international and development context

• Effective interpersonal and team working skills and a collaborative mindset

• Strong administration and coordination experience

• Demonstrable international development project management skills and experience

• Ability to develop and manage relationships with a range of stakeholders, including donors, civil society organisations and government representatives on an international basis

● Experience or demonstrable ability in donor management, both in managing existing relationships and in raising funds for future projects and activities;

● Familiarity with, or understanding and enthusiasm for the concept and practice of, pro bono legal assistance

● Deep understanding (either from previous work experience or study) of key issues in sustainable international development, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals

● Fluency in English is essential complemented by another language used in Sub-Saharan Africa such as French, Portuguese, Swahili (desirable)

● Experience in developing countries and transitional economies.

In addition to the salary range indicated, we offer a range of benefits including flexible working, 25 days’ holiday, Employer Contribution Pension Scheme and Childcare Voucher Scheme.

A full Job Description and Person Specification is attached.

If you firmly believe you are the ideal candidate for this key role, we would welcome your application as soon as possible. Please apply with full covering letter indicating how you meet the requirements of the role, along with your CV to: Gabrielle Beran using the email link provided.

Closing date for applications: 20th December 2020

International Lawyers Project is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes the opportunity to discuss possible modifications to make the interview process and job accessible to all qualified candidates.

Registered Charity No.: 1114502

Policy and Public Affairs Manager

Permanent 

Salary: £34,000 - £36,000, plus benefits

Full time – 37.5 hours per week 

London N1 9FW

Closing date: 5pm, 6th December 2020

Interviews: Tuesday 15th December 2020

World Cancer Research Fund International leads and unifies a network of cancer prevention charities based in Europe, the Americas and Asia and provides science, policy, strategic and operational direction to the network charities. 

We are seeking an experienced Policy and Public Affairs Manager who will be responsible for developing and promoting policy positions, engaging with key stakeholders, supporting our EU-funded project CO-CREATE and providing information on expanding into possible new policy areas.

The PPA Manager develops and promotes policy positions on nutrition and physical activity policy based on research and evidence and engages with key stakeholders such as WHO on WCRF priority areas.A key role of the PPA Manager is to lead and manage the policy position development and analysis activities of the PPA Department, including evidence reviews requiring a high level of technical competence in understanding the effects and effectiveness of policy actions. 

The PPA manager works in partnership with key stakeholders and seeks to harness influencing opportunities at global, regional and national level. The PPA Manager develops evidence-informed outputs and manages an external group of advisors. The PPA Manager will deputise for the Head of Policy and Public Affairs and undertake delegated responsibilities when required.

The candidate’s required skills and experience include reviewing, assessing and/or evaluating the impacts of public health actions, writing for an external audience (such as reports, policy briefs, newsletter articles, or academic papers), project management and/or planning projects, managing external stakeholders, including members of the research community and civil society organisations, and reviewing, assessing and/or evaluating the impacts of public health actions. The candidate should have experience of identifying and promoting influencing opportunities at international, regional and national level.

The candidate should have a Masters degree in public health, health policy (e.g. policies on cancer, non-communicable diseases, food, obesity, physical activity and/or alcohol) or human nutrition (alternative relevant subjects will also be considered).

Application Details:
If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF International and equip you for the role.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

We are looking for an experienced finance professional with expertise in Institutional Donors to join our team as Programme Finance Advisor. You will be the focal point for our Country Programmes in any matters related to accountancy, finance, and grant management, and will analyse and present information for the Programme Coordinators and Senior Management in London. You will lead in reinforcing capacity of our country teams and promoting internal guidelines and policies. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, extensive experience of INGOs, and a proactive approach to strengthening the effectiveness of Country Programmes to support children affected by conflict.

Your role

The Programme Finance Advisor is the primary focal point for Country Offices for issues related to accountancy, finance, and grant management. You ensure internal policies and regulations are well understood and applied in Country offices. Through your support, capacity of Country finance teams is strengthened. You ensure the timely and appropriate reporting of in country trends, financial and grants, to your counterparts in Programmes and for monthly reporting.

Your responsibilities

• Review and validate the monthly financial reporting package from country offices, (balance sheet reconciliations, cost allocation to Restricted and Unrestricted grants, intercompany transactions, FX Revaluation, completeness of the submission), provide feedback on necessary corrections and ensure these are actioned by the country finance team.
• Verify accuracy and correctness of country monthly cash requests, collect the required validation to allow London finance team and Head of Finance to process the payment.
• Review the monthly BVA from the country teams, together with the Programme team in London, looking at variances, burn rate, and project cash flow, identifying and advising the Country team on actions to be taken.
• Analyse and consolidate country finances and grant management each month, and present to the SMT, highlighting delays, risks and advise on appropriate action to be taken.
• Inform the Programme and Funding teams and the Finance Manager and Country Director on donor financial requirements at any stage of grant management, from proposal to final reporting.
• Revise grant financial reports, sign off intermediate reports and submit the final financial report to the Programme Finance Manager for sign off.
• Review budgets for new proposals, ensuring appropriateness of cost recovery, coherence with log frame, respect of specific donor requirement and WCUK internal parameters for Budgeting. Provide necessary feedback and request corrections to the Country Team, ensuring they are properly addressed. Prepare the Budget summary including potential risks, to the Programme Finance Manager for action and sign off.
• Collaborate with country directors and country finance mangers on the development of the annual country budget, and ensure guidelines and priorities set by SMT are addressed. Ensure the coherency, the accuracy and correctness of the Annual budget calculation, prepare the summary and highlights for the Programme Finance Manager’s final revision before consolidation.
• Induct new country finance team members, and provide day to day coaching, technical support and trouble shooting in the use of the WCUK financial system, tools, procedure and policies.
• Ensure that country teams adhere to organisational financial policies & procedures by sharing best practice, raising breaches of policy with senior colleagues when appropriate, and highlighting needs for improvement.
• Periodically travel to War Child country offices to deliver direct support to the finance team.

SOS Children's Villages UK is going through an exciting period of growth, and we’re recruiting a Programme Manager to provide the crucial link between programmes and fundraising, contributing to growing grant income through supporting programme formulation for large funding opportunities, in line with key funding criteria.

This is a new post and reporting to the Head of Programme Funding, you will work with and alongside SOS’s country teams, contributing to programmes being planned and implemented to a high standard. As such you will facilitate high quality reporting in line with programme objectives, support programme teams in identifying and reporting challenges, mitigating risks and ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

The SOS Children's Villages UK offices are in Cambridge but this role can be largely home-based with travel to Cambridge, London and partners as required. Everyone is currently working from home as per government guidelines.

Please see the attached job description for further information about our Programme Manager role, how to apply and employee benefits (including a generous holiday entitlement, a contributory pension scheme and a Training & Development Policy) 

Applicants must be UK based (as must be able to travel as mentioned above), have the right to work in the UK and be able to produce the relevant valid documentation.

This role is based in the UK and open to individuals with unrestricted right to live and work in the UK. At this stage we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities. Therefore, you must currently hold the right to work in the UK.

Summary of the role:

The Programmes Partnerships team will manage all partner relationships and be responsible for the timely, high quality programmes delivery. Primarily responsible for programmes strategy and proposal development, the team will also act as a primary interface between Muslim Aid and its partners and beneficiaries, as well as with donors and other programmes stakeholders.

The Programmes Partnerships Manager will hold the direct relationship with partners, lead on partner contracting, monitor programmes delivery (budgets and outcomes), convene and facilitate networks and provide a primary interface between the organisation and its partners.

The key responsibilities of this role are to provide relevant technical and management advice and support to ensure partners are effectively and efficiently implementing funded projects whilst ensuring monitoring of programmes activities in compliance with Muslim Aid’s strategy. The role will lead the identifying new partners and ensure Muslim Aid is strategically positioned globally.

About the Role:

The main responsibilities of this role will be to:

1. Manage existing relationships and be responsible for identifying and developing new relationships with organisations with whom Muslim Aid’s work has operational and strategic synergy.
2. Establish, maintain and expand partnerships and alliances with various strategic partners from development organizations, government, and civil society organisations to ensure active participation and promotion of active citizenship approach.
3. Participate in the development of global strategy, planning and policy development considering Muslim Aid experience and capacity in partnership programming.
4. Work with partner organisations to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs.
5. Collate and compile reports and produce data which feed into the Annual Report of Muslim Aid.
6. Undertake monitoring and assessment field visits to partner countries to ensure programmes are implemented as proposed, contracted and per donor guidelines and standards.

About You:

To be successful in this role:

1. Educated to Bachelor’s degree level.
2. Understanding of development programmes design, implementation and evaluation.
3. Experience of working with proposals, budgets, data and reports.
4. Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation of programmes; using of quantitative and qualitative research data collected in support of programme development.
5. Knowledge of SPHERE, CHS and DEC Accountability Framework priorities and other humanitarian/development sector initiatives and standards.
6. Experience of working on emergency and/or disaster preparedness programmes in developing countries.
7. Strong and well-developed analytical skills coupled with experience of writing quality proposals and reports Strong analytical abilities.
8. Willingness to travel at very short notice.

Why you should apply:

If you are a driven and ambitious individual who will not only maintain our relationships with our programme partners but will also be able to create new ones, then this is the job for you. If you have exceptional analytical and attention to detail skills, then this role may be for you.

You must complete an application form for this role. We do not accept CVs.

Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS check. In addition, all successful candidates for finance roles will undergo an Experian Credit Check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age. 

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until closing date, however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.

NOTE: We will review your application and see if you are a good fit for the position, and for us. Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to contact everyone so if you are selected to continue to the interview process, we will be in contact with you.

Are you passionate about health policy and creating real change for people with pancreatic cancer? Are you excited by the prospect of putting people who are affected by pancreatic cancer at the centre of your work? Are you keen to develop health projects to help improve early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer? Then this could be the role for you!

We are looking for someone with experience in health policy and projects to develop and deliver the charity’s policy and campaigning strategy and programme of health projects under the charity’s vision. You will maintain and further develop health information resources, build engagement with the NHS, Department of Health, policy makers, charity and patient groups to develop and deliver our campaigning strategy.  You will build engagement with HCP networks and related organisations to inform and support delivery of our health information and project work.

You will need a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) level of qualification in life sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience and have a demonstrable experience delivering healthcare information and education projects, with a good knowledge of NHS processes and structures in Primary Care.

You will have a keen interest in campaigning and a basic understanding and awareness of parliamentary processes across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

You will need a proven track record of developing and evaluating policy ideas which have had an external impact and to be an excellent communicator, able to build effective working relationships.

If this is you, then please apply, sending your C.V. plus a covering letter telling us why you will be the ideal candidate for the role.

We are looking for an ambitious person with experience in monitoring and evaluation to help focus, understand impact and track all Ashden's work. You will also lead the development of calls for policy change in the UK and other countries where we work. You will play a key role in the development of Ashden's overall strategy 2022-25 as we seek to increase our impact in response to the climate crisis.

Duties and key responsibilities

Lead Ashden’s Monitoring and Evaluation capacity development:

• Design and implement new tools to advance outcome and impact reporting across the organisation to include current and future award processes, programmes and advocacy.
• Ensure that lessons learned through M&E activities shape Ashden's own project and programme design and are embedded through the whole organisation.
• Provide high quality, technical input into concept notes and funding proposals, including fundraising for M&E and policy work in line with the agreed strategy.

• Help embed a culture of learning within Ashden and ensure a ruthless focus on impact.

Contribute to Ashden’s strategy:

• Working with the CEO, the team, stakeholders and the trustee board, assist in the development of Ashden’s 2022-25 strategy and plans which we will develop in the first half of 2021.
• Develop metrics and an impact framework for all Ashden's work including for our awards and new ‘Award Plus’ model, linking awards to programmes to scale initiatives and share their stories.
• Work with fundraising team to develop materials to understand and communicate Ashden's new strategies and results with networks and funders.

Contribute to building the networks to support Ashden's awards and programmatic work including the selection and development of award themes. This includes collaborating with others on issues around sustainable UK cities and schools, energy access, fair cooling and clean cooking.

Play an external-facing role on impact, insight and policy:

• Work closely with Ashden programme teams, as well as with partner organisations and Ashden alumni to develop and implement strategies to further our policy priorities.
• Develop and deliver a targeted and deliberate strategy for advocacy and influencing.
• Produce meaningful insight and policy reports and recommendations for targeted audiences e.g. investors and policymakers, to drive change, designing and running seminars and webinars to share best practice, insights and research as appropriate.
• Be a spokesperson for Ashden, ready to engage decision-makers and to present our policies at public meetings, to the press, in blogs and podcasts.
• Develop Ashden's policy positions and advocacy strategies on the key topics where we seek to influence. In particular, these would currently cover:  our work with UK local authorities on their climate action plans; our campaign ‘Let's Go Zero 2030’ for all UK schools to reach zero carbon; our call for finance for the energy access sector and to promote sustainable, fair cooling globally.
• Work with the Ashden alumni of previous winners and consider creating an ‘impact community’ that brings together M&E practitioners with partners, policy makers and funders.

General responsibilities

• Represent and be an ambassador for Ashden and the wider Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts (SFCT) of which we are a part.
• Be proactive in keeping up to date with developments affecting your work and maintain and improve personal competence through continuous professional development.
• Be flexible and carry out other associated duties as may arise, develop or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the position.
• Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
• Support and promote the sustainability and carbon reduction actions within Ashden, SFCT and our wider work.
• Work collaboratively with others including in all aspects of SFCT’s work.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

EXPERIENCE

• Five to ten years' experience developing and implementing M&E systems, and ensuring good take-up throughout an organisation, driving a focus on impact.
• Experience of contributing to an organisation's strategy and turning that into plans.
• Experience of developing policy positions related to at least one area of Ashden’s work - for example on climate solutions in the UK or on energy access in developing countries.
• Experience of presenting policy positions in a compelling way to decision makers and influencers, leading such external relations.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• A critical and creative thinker.
• A highly motivated self-starter.
• Ability to work in a team and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate with a wide range of different organisations at varying levels of seniority.
• Excellent communicator in writing and in person.

KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Proven M&E and policy and advocacy experience or qualifications.
• Knowledge and experience working in the sustainability sector in either the UK or developing world is essential.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS 

• Flexible. Able to work some evenings, weekend and out-of-hours from time to time, and travel within UK as necessary.
• Active and self-led learner who keeps abreast of developments.
• Enjoys working in a complex environment.
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities. An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
• Commitment to carbon reduction through working practices.

The role is based in Victoria, however, the office is currently closed due to COVID-19 and you will initially be required to work from home.

Please note that Ashden can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK. We are unfortunately unable to sponsor working visa applications. 

We are partnering with The Bell Foundation to recruit an experienced Policy and Programme Manager. You will play a key role within the organisation leading the programme to ensure maximum impact, managing research, partnerships and influencing public policy.

The Bell Foundation is a Cambridge based educational charity working to overcome exclusion through language education and is delivering its vision through three strategic programmes.

The Foundation has a rewarding opportunity for a Criminal Justice Policy and Programme Manager to work within a growing, dynamic team to lead The Bell Foundation's Criminal Justice Programme to break down the language barrier to accessing justice and rehabilitation for people involved in criminal justice system.

You will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of the programme, initiating, and managing partnerships, ensuring that learning and impact is maximised. You will also be responsible for developing and influencing public policy, building on the learning from the programme. You will be a self-starter and a team player, able to drive the delivery of a programme and create partnerships that have the potential to deliver regional and national impact.

You will have significant experience of developing, delivering, and managing programmes with multiple stakeholders, ideally gained within the non-profit sector, shaping policy and working with external partners, along with excellent organisational, interpersonal skills, and communication skills.

The starting salary is £37,565- £40,695 plus a generous benefits package including, gym membership, pension, ability to buy and sell annual leave, and dental schemes.

To apply

To apply and for further information please contact: Chloe Hill Senior Business Manager at TPP - [email protected]

Help to tackle the biggest scientific and health challenges and opportunities facing our society.

From basic research through clinical application to healthcare delivery, the Academy of Medical Sciences champions innovation and transforms patient outcomes. We’re here to promote excellence, nurture a new generation of medical researchers and bring academia, industry and the NHS together whilst shaping policy on the world stage. Our prestige and influence allow us to have a transformative impact on policy and research.

The postholder will play a key role in the Academy’s close-knit policy team, spending most of their time supporting the Academy’s influential FORUM events programme, working with a range of stakeholders to drive discussion and progress on key science policy topics. They may also work on other policy projects that support the delivery of our strategic challenge ‘To harness our expertise and convening power to tackle the biggest scientific and health challenges and opportunities facing our society’.

These activities will require close working with FORUM members – spanning academia, industry, the NHS and the broader healthcare sector – Academy Fellows, other experts and stakeholders, as well as staff across the Academy.

A team player with experience of organising events and ideally with knowledge of the UK policy environment, you will have a strong appetite to catalyse connections across research disciplines, sectors and communities. First-rate communication skills and attention to detail are essential as the role will also involve preparing and disseminating briefings and event reports. The postholder will be expected to foster excellent relationships with FORUM members, Fellows, external partners and key stakeholders.

Excellent benefits include: generous leave allowance, Academy pension scheme, and travel assistance amongst others. The Academy is based in offices near Oxford Circus but staff are currently working primarily remotely.

To download the full job specification and apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

CVs in isolation will not be accepted. No agencies please.

Closing date: Sunday 29 November 2020.

Interviews will take place on 9 and 10 December 2020.

Policy and Influencing Manager

Salary: £34,000 – £36,000

Position:  Permanent

​Location: London

Deadline for applications: Friday, 4 December

The position:

Our international health charity client is recruiting a Policy & Influencing Manager.  This role will lead and manage policy analysis for the department on the issue of food and nutrition.  You will also develop evidence based consultation responses and develop and establish partnerships with policymakers and global civil society organisations to extend our client’s influence and impact internationally.

Requirements:

• You will have experience in and knowledge of public health, health policy, food or human nutrition.
• You will have experience working in a Policy role, ideally within a health based charity or organisation.
• Experience of writing reports, policy briefs, articles or academic papers.
• Strong experience identifying influencing opportunities at international and regional level.
• Experience within a public affairs influencing team.

Safeguarding Policy Manager

The Methodist Church is committed to ensuring its churches are safe spaces for all. We work hard to ensure we comply with legal requirements, develop good practice, provide effective training and give excellent advice on individual cases. This is an exciting opportunity to join our established team as the Policy Manager and lead on our policy and practice development work. As a multi-professional team we welcome applications from anyone with a relevant professional qualification, experience and expertise in child and/or adult protection. The central office is based in London but the team are all home-based and work across a number of regions.

Closing date: 4 December 2020

Interview Date: 16-Dec-2020