Background: Suzy Lamplugh Trust is the UK’s pioneering personal safety charity and leading stalking authority, established in 1986 following the disappearance of 25-year-old Suzy Lamplugh whilst at work. We work towards creating a society in which people are safer - and feel safer - from the prevalence of stalking, harassment, aggression and violence, achieved through Supporting people; Education; and Campaigning.

Purpose of the job: To lead on Suzy Lamplugh Trust’s policy work relating to keeping people safe from violence and aggression in every aspect of their life by addressing these issues at their root cause and seeking to influence policy and legislative change where necessary. Support will also be given to work across the team to ensure more victims of stalking receive better support and protection. The post holder will work in a committed and expert team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Lead the delivery and evaluation of national campaigns on personal safety as required as well as stalking and other priority areas.

2. Maintain effective relationships with civil servants, policy makers, national and local decision makers, and other campaigning bodies and build relevant networks of stakeholders.

3. Proactively keep abreast of issues within the post-holder’s own portfolio, general criminal justice, personal safety and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) policy developments and up to date campaigning techniques.

4. To undertake or commission research on specific policy areas as required.

5. Develop policy recommendations, write policy and campaigns reports, lobby government and other decision makers and stakeholders, and respond on behalf of Suzy Lamplugh Trust to government enquiries, consultations or other relevant initiatives.

6. Engage people with experience of stalking and personal safety issues including harassment and violence, in all aspects of work, including input into planning and policy development, participation in research and engagement in campaign actions and events.

7. Disseminate Suzy Lamplugh Trust policies and campaigns through external presentations, publications, articles or briefings for a variety of audiences, and plan, organise, implement, oversee and evaluate campaign events.

8. Represent Suzy Lamplugh Trust externally including at multi-stakeholder meetings with government departments and the media.

9. Ensure project budgets are monitored effectively, and expenditure is reported back to funders in line with their requirements.

10. Work with the fundraising team to help strengthen Suzy Lamplugh Trust’s case for support. Work closely with fundraisers to draft fundraising applications and input into fundraising appeals.

11. Manage the organisation of stakeholder meetings as required.

12. To help manage the Trust’s response to media enquiries, including acting as a spokesperson to media agencies

13. Undertake other duties that may from time to time be necessary and are compatible with the nature and grade of the post.

See attached Job Description and Person Specification. 

To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter - applications without a covering letter will not be considered. 

If you do not receive a response within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Interviews are expected to take place in the week commencing 21 June 2021.

About us

The King's Fund is a charity working to improve health and care in England. We have a high profile and strong reputation for influencing health and care policy, providing leadership development and producing excellent communications.

About the role

The Communications Assistant role is an opportunity to gain a wide range of experience working in our dynamic and fast-paced team, covering issues at the top of the news agenda. Amongst other things, you will work with the media, support us to build relationships with key contacts, analyse our impact, and get involved with our website and social media work.

We are looking for applicants who are proactive, can use their own initiative, and are eager to grab the opportunities this job provides. Our ideal candidate will have strong planning and communication skills, a good knowledge of news and current affairs, and some experience of working in a communications team. You will also need to demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. In return, we are offering the opportunity to work on some of the biggest issues facing the country, working alongside leading experts in a friendly and supportive organisation.

At The King’s Fund we actively encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds, people from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBT+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, you may initially need to work remotely. Once our offices in central London fully reopen, you will be expected to spend some of your time working in the office.

Salary £45K+

Drinkaware is an independent UK wide alcohol education charity which exists to help reduce alcohol-related harm by helping people make better choices about their drinking. 

Never has it been more important to deliver brilliant communications to reduce alcohol harm across the UK. As we emerge from the pandemic, our sector-leading research programme has found that certain groups have been drinking more (as well as many others drinking less).

We are looking for a top-notch communications and media expert, passionate about the power of brilliant communications to deliver positive change. If you have a strategic brain but also love to role your sleeves up, then this is the role for you.

Our next media and communications manager will oversee Drinkaware’s integrated strategic communications approach, leading a small but brilliant media and communications team whose remit spans media, PR, stakeholder engagement and internal communications. They will also support our social media and content agendas.

They will be an all-rounder, great with both words and people. They will be able to take a step back to see the bigger picture and plan for the future, yet keen to leap on important opportunities as they arise.

Please download and read the attached job description carefully before deciding to apply. This role is a full-time role of 35 hours a week.

Drinkaware offers 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, a matched 5% pension scheme, life assurance cover, a range of discounted offers and perks, an Employee Assistance Programme, remote working one day a week (although all teams are working from home at present), a season ticket loan, support for your professional development and a fantastic office in a great, central location near Moorgate and Liverpool Street stations. 

To apply, please reviewed the attached job description and person specification and then submit your up-to-date CV with a personal statement of not more than 2 sides of A4 demonstrating how you meet the requirements. It is essential that you include a personal statement to fully demonstrate how you meet the person specification for this role. Submit your CV and personal statement via email by 5.00 pm on 31 May 2021.  Interviews will be held on Friday 11 June and shortlisted candidates will be notified by 4 June.  Please be aware that regrettably, due to the anticipated volume of applications, not all candidates will receive a response.  If you have not been contacted by us by 7 June please know that you have not been shortlisted for an interview.  You must be able to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.

Please note that you must submit both your CV and a personal statement detailing how you meet the person specification requirements. Without both of these it is unlikely you will demonstrate the necessary skills, knowledge and experience needed for the shortlisting process. 

Interviews may be conducted in person or remotely via Teams or similar video call facility dependent upon Covid safety considerations.

Location: UK Office (Moorgate, London) and home-based*

*Due to the ongoing pandemic, we are unlikely to be fully reopening our London office for a period of 2021. Therefore, the role will involve a mixture of office and home working.  We will continue to review the situation in line with government guidelines.

We are not seeking agency support at this time.

Research Activities Manager (maternity cover)

Fixed term contract (until August 2022)

Salary: FTE: £31,000 - £34,000 per annum depending on experience, plus benefits

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

London N1

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 4th June 2021

Interviews: w/c 14th June 2021

World Cancer Research Fund International is a leading authority on cancer prevention research related to diet, weight and physical activity. World Cancer Research Fund International is a not-for-profit organisation that:

• Commissions and analyses worldwide scientific research
• Influences public health policy at the highest level, and acts as trusted advisor to governments and other official bodies from around the world
• Leads & unifies a network of cancer prevention charities based in the USA, United Kingdom, Netherlands, and Hong Kong. 

We are looking to recruit a Research Activities Manager, responsible for the management of the WCRF International Conference and the Academy Programmes. It also contributes to the Research Grant Programme and other key science activities within the Science and Research Department. 

The postholder will work with the Head of Research Funding on the management of the WCRF International Grant Programme (focusing on both the pre and post award process) and will contribute significantly to the monitoring and science communications of our funded research as well as to the future direction of our research programme. 

What we are looking for:

• Experience of working in research administration/management either in the university sector or a research funding organisation
• Some experience of writing, including production of minutes for scientific meetings/conferences and scientific summaries
• Someone with attention to detail with strong planning, organisational and communication skills, able to work to tight deadlines
• Able to work independently as well as being a reliable and conscientious team member
• Highly motivated with excellent interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Educated to MSc level in a nutrition, public health or biological sciences related discipline

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. 

The ISM is looking for an experienced professional to work closely with the CEO  to lead its public affairs function – it is an incredibly exciting opportunity for the right person. The ISM’s lobbying and advocacy is second to none so we are looking for an extremely committed individual who will go the extra mile and deliver real change across a range of policy areas from Brexit to Covid 19 and music education.

Your role will be to work alongside the CEO to manage the EA staff team together with the research, campaigning, communications and policy functions, ensuring that we do everything we can to support and protect musicians. The ISM has seen significant growth in terms of its membership over recent years which now stands at close on 11,000 members and much of this growth has been driven by its campaigning.

You will be a highly experienced public affairs and campaigns professional and have at least 3 years management experience.  You will be able to demonstrate significant effectiveness in lobbying and advocacy and you will be a fantastic team player who can motivate colleagues and enjoys working in a very busy team.  You will have excellent written and interpersonal skills with great attention to detail and strong emotional intelligence. 

You will be joining a professional staff team who are normally based in Bayswater, London but are currently working from home, where the emphasis is on good communication and team work.

To apply please send a full CV and covering letter saying why you are right the person for the job and join us in supporting the music sector at this critical time.

Closing date is Monday 24thMay at 9.30.  Interviews will be held shortly thereafter.

Do you have a passion for writing? Can you adapt your writing style to suit internal communications, corporate publications and social media? Looking for a place where you can put your heart, soul and skills into making a difference?

NFER is a not for profit charity with a worldwide reputation as a leading independent provider of education research and analysis.

Joining as a Communications Officer, you’ll be part of the team who play a pivotal role in increasing the awareness of NFER and the impact of its work. The team oversees the internal and external communications strategy, engaging with policy makers and education experts as well as ensuring our colleagues are kept well informed.

Your focus will be to plan and deliver a wide range of high-quality and appropriately targeted communications content for both internal and external NFER audiences. From working on NFER’s corporate communications material to implementing our internal communications plan, dealing with journalists and working with colleagues in our International team to identify opportunities to support visibility and business development activity - you’ll be turning your creative writing skills to developing case studies, brochures, social media content, editing blogs, new stories, website and intranet updates, press releases, event material and video content.

You’ll be a self-starter whose proactive nature means you’ll seek out opportunities to communicate and deliver meaningful content. To be successful in the role you’ll have;

• exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• experience of writing for a range of audiences and channels.
• knowledge of creative design, video and print production processes.
• a professional approach to working with internal teams as a communications expert.
• strong communication skills and be flexible and creative.
• strong organisational and project management skills.
• experience of media liaison.
• and ideally you'll have some experience of briefing and working with creative agencies and third-party suppliers.

You don’t need to have our industry experience as we will teach you that. It’s likely though that you would have had some experience in a similar positions as a communications executive, internal communications executive, comms officer, press officer, as a blogger or content writer or editor.

Why NFER?
As a registered charity that has contributed evidence, in-depth knowledge, and research expertise to support the creation of an excellent education for all children and young people for over seventy years - Improving the lives of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do.

• Competitive salary £30,000 - £35,000
• Generous pension scheme
• Free parking in modern offices based in Slough on 5 acres of green park land
• 42 days’ holiday per year including Bank Holidays + additional discretionary days
• Excellent support for professional development
• Great work/life balance and flexible working options

Initial closing date is midnight 16th May 2021, we wil still be accepting application after this date until the position is filled. 

This role is initially a 1 year fixed term contract. Our teams are currently working from home, when we return to the office the role will require some weekly attendance in the Slough office.

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. So, if you are looking for a fresh, new challenge apply via the button shown.

Communications Officer

(Ref: SUS3195)

£24,938 pro rata per annum

30 hours per week – flexible working hours available

 Based in Manchester/ Leeds

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 excellent opportunity for you to join the movement and make a difference as our communications officer.

You will work as part of a team developing a range of exciting projects across the North that widen who we engage with and allow us ensure that the work we do is genuinely for everyone.

About you

We are looking for relationship builders with experience of using social media channels on behalf of a group or organisation.

You will also have experience of working with and communicating through all forms of media with the ability to produce engaging copy.

In return we can offer you genuine flexibility around working patterns. We embrace values-driven and inclusive leadership and we listen and make time for innovation through our people-centred culture.

So, apply today and help us create compelling stories that truly demonstrate our commitment to creating healthier places and happier lives for everyone.

Interviews

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Friday 28th May 2021.  Interviews will take place via MS Teams on Wednesday 9th June 2021.

Should Sustrans receive an overwhelming number of applications for this vacancy, the decision may be taken to close it earlier than the advertised closing date, so please ensure your application is submitted as soon as possible.

To apply, please complete our online application form. 

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. Currently, this includes people who identify as having a disability, and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.

About the role

Kinship Campaigners is our new project that will connect and support a powerful network of kinship carers as they raise awareness and campaign for recognition and support. We’re looking for an inspiring and creative campaigner and network builder to bring their experience of and passion for engaging people with lived experience in advocacy campaigns, an understanding of the political landscape affecting children’s social care and a track record of securing positive change.

The project is a one-year pilot in the North East of England and we plan to build on it. With services right across England and Wales and with unparalleled reach and engagement with 8,000 kinship carers in our community and network of support groups, we are committed to building a campaigner network as part of our social action approach. Through the process of delivery and evaluation of this project we will co-produce campaign resources and refine our grassroots campaigning model, with a view to roll-out in more areas in England and Wales.

This opportunity is available on a full time basis, however part time (minimum of 28 hours/per week) would also be considered.

About Kinship

Kinship is the leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We offer kinship carers financial, legal, practical and emotional support and understanding from the moment they need it, for as long as they need it. Our expert advice, information and guidance helps with complicated and stressful decisions that so many kinship families have to make. We’re always there to support them through difficult times and celebrate the good.

Kinship carers are strong and determined. Together, they are powerful. We help them build communities of support and action by connecting families locally and across England and Wales.

We’re at the heart of kinship networks, partnering with and influencing service providers, local and national government and other organisations. We give everything we have to fight for each family and their rights, changing society until every kinship family is recognised, valued and supported.

How to Apply:
Apply with a CV and 1-2 page cover letter by email.

Closing date: 9am on 20 May 2021

Interview date: w/c 24 May 2021

N.B. Interviews may be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

Kinship is committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. 

Job Title: Director of Communications Salary: circa £45,000, 35 hours per week Contract: Full time, permanent Location: London or Manchester

We are looking for an innovative and collaborative Director of Communications for akt, the national LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity working with 16 - 25 year olds you who are facing or experiencing homelessness, or living in a hostile environment.

The charity

Since 1989 akt has supported over 50,000 young people into safe homes and better futures, in a welcome and open environment that celebrates LGBTQ+ identities.

24% of young people who are homeless identify as LGBTQ+, and 77% believe that coming out to their parents was the main factor. Once homeless, LGBTQ+ young people are more likely to face violence and discrimination than young people who aren't LGBTQ+. They're also more likely to develop substance misuse issues and experience sexual exploitation. This can all take a huge toll on someone's physical and mental health and the charity's work is a vital resource at a time of real vulnerability.

akt helps LGBTQ+ young people to stay safe in a crisis and find emergency accommodation, providing a range of services that ensure that help is given quickly when needed. The charity also facilitates access to specialist support, education and training, in order to develop skills as well as identify and achieve life goals.

The Role

As Director of Communications, you will be a member of the senior management team, and will provide leadership as well as strategic direction for the charity's Communications function. Your task will be to ensure that akt's cause, work, and services, reach young people in need, supporters, and the general public; strengthening and developing the organisation's brand and profile.

Working across all Communications disciplines, this is a broad role with responsibility for developing innovative and successful campaigns; advising the board on crisis communications; engaging more young people using targeted digital and social media; as well as developing akt's brand identity. You will also lead on the development and management of strategic external partnerships with the press, media and other professionals across the communications industry; and lead a small, talented, team.

You

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Communications professional who works in a collaborative, innovative, and agile way. The charity is happy to consider applications from individuals with previous Head or Director of Communications experience, as well as from individuals who are ready to step into their first senior management position.

Core experience vital to the role is significant experience gained in a communications setting, including; managing a multi-disciplinary team; proven experience of partnership working and stakeholder management at the highest levels; and demonstrable experience of developing and leading campaigns that have made a positive impact on the external positioning of an organisation and its cause.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills with the ability to negotiate and influence, as well as interpret complex information clearly and concisely to a range of audiences. In addition, you'll be a natural leader with the ability to inspire others.

Timeline

Deadline for applications: 14th May

Interviews with Charity People: w/c 17th May

First stage interviews with akt: 24th and 25th May

Second stage interviews with akt: date TBC

akt is committed to being an inclusive workplace that represents the diverse communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Black or People of Colour, trans and non-binary people, and people living with a disability, who are currently under-represented within akt. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post

Please share your CV in the first instance with Alice at Charity People. If your experience matches what we are looking for, we will send you the full candidate pack and will arrange for a call or Zoom meeting to brief you on the role. Following this conversation, you will have everything you need to apply formally. We look forward to hearing from you.

This exciting and varied position is to lead our client’s PR communications and partnerships function with external organisations.  It is a great opportunity to really make your mark.

Engaging with and enhancing existing relationships and developing new ones within all sectors, including broadcasters, media, news, TV platforms and social media.

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and building relationships with key press, stakeholders, building local and national partnerships to add value, drive brand awareness, and provide expert advice internally on public relations, stakeholder engagement and public affairs.

Responsibilities:

PR & Communications 

Plan and deliver creative and impactful PR activity across consumer and trade press to drive awareness of the client initiatives and impact 

Raise the profile of key TV programmes to both consumer and trade audiences through press highlights, talent-led features and targeted activity

Raise the profile to key media and charity stakeholders along with public affairs stakeholders 

Partnership Development & Relationship Management

Engage and enhance partnerships with existing high-profile stakeholders and media, creative and charity partners

Deepen and develop new partnerships across civil society and charity partners, leading in the research and identification of potential new partners, and be comfortable building relationships with different types, structures and scales of partners

Create comms and activity calendar regarding stakeholder engagement

Lead on stakeholder (B2B) communications and engagement, being data lead for CRM in this area.

Partner Communications, Reporting and KPIs

Write high quality communications, proposals, reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, liaising with marketing and freelance designers/creatives as needed

Skills & Experience:

Minimum 4 years’ experience in media, charity or corporate PR and/or partnerships

A solid combination of creative and communications skills and experienced in devising, delivering and evaluating PR and communications activity and campaigns 

Experience working with stakeholders at all levels of organizations

Understanding of partnership work, partner needs and how to create value for both parties. Motivating partners.

Skilled networker, able to influence and win support from multiple key stakeholders

Strong existing network across the charity and media sectors

Please send your CV today if you meet the criteria!

We actively welcome applicants from under-represented backgrounds

Head of Policy (Public affairs, advocacy, lobbying)

Industrial animal agriculture is at the root of many of the most pressing global issues of our time, from climate change and global hunger, to antibiotic resistance and poor animal welfare.

The Good Food Institute Europe (GFI Europe) is at the forefront of the movement to use food technology to replace the products of industrial animal agriculture with plant-based and cultivated alternatives. Please check out our U.S. affiliate’s website (gfi [dot] org) and read the 2020 Year in Review (gfi [dot] org/2020) to find out more about who we are and what we do.

We are at an exciting stage in our growth, and are looking for a Head of Policy to lead and build our growing policy team in Europe. For more information about this role and the team you will be leading, please read the Head of Policy job brochure here: shorturl.at/ilrAP.

How You Will Make a Difference

Your role will have high responsibility and high impact. You will significantly influence how quickly Europe and the world moves to a more ethical and sustainable food system.

You will be responsible for leading, coordinating and growing a team to drive policy impact on alternative proteins at EU and national levels across Europe.  You will provide strategic oversight and manage a team that works directly with policymakers, non-profits, and other stakeholders.

Specific work-streams that the policy team are working on include, amongst other things, delivering a fair, evidence-based regulatory path-to-market for plant-based and cultivated proteins, driving significantly more public investment into Research and Development for plant-based and cultivated meat, and ensuring that the labelling of plant-based food products is not unfairly restricted. Our team recently played a key role in defeating the "veggie burger ban" labelling proposals in the EU Parliament.

In addition to providing strong leadership and management, you will also be a senior external spokesperson for GFI. Depending on where you are based, you may also take up responsibility for some direct advocacy in your country, if appropriate. For example, if we hire a candidate who is based in the UK, you may take direct responsibility for some of our UK government engagement work. If we hire a candidate who is based in Brussels, you may directly support the team on some EU-facing lobbying.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and support our growing and high-performing policy team in Europe.
• Provide strategic direction, oversight and coordination of GFI Europe’s policy work.
• Help plan and organise our policy work by overseeing objectives, key results, and action plans, and ensure that we deliver on those plans.
• Manage and support our policy team, including performance assessment, professional development and other aspects of line-management.
• Oversee policy team budgeting, growth planning and, in collaboration with our Operations team and the Managing Director, recruitment of new policy team members.
• Personally contribute to lobbying efforts in some areas, where needed.
• Oversee and assist the policy team in developing and coordinating lobbying strategies to deliver positive policy change to support plant-based and cultivated protein, based on thorough research and mapping of decision-makers.
• Oversee external contracts relating to GFI Europe’s policy work, including with service providers such as political consultancies, and grant-funded partnerships.
• Act as a senior spokesperson and representative for GFI in meetings with stakeholders (including donors), in the media, and at public events, as needed.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior politicians and officials in relevant public institutions such as the European Parliament, the European Commission, the Council of the EU, and national level decision making bodies.
• Build alliances and work cooperatively with other organisations, companies and stakeholders, and engage respectfully with people who are still to be persuaded. You will cultivate relationships with non-profit organisations, industry, and other stakeholders, including those focused on the environment, global hunger, public health, animal welfare, and food safety.
• Together with Communications colleagues, work with the media and use social media to help deliver our objectives.
• Perform other tasks as required. 

Who we’re looking for:

You must have:

• A passion for GFI’s philosophy and mission.

• A demonstrated ability to drive policy change.
• Significant experience working on policy at the EU, national (within Europe - whether in an EU member state or a non-EU country) or multilateral level, for example in a government, public institution, political party, NGO, think tank, industry association, consulting firm, multilateral, or other relevant institution.
• Demonstrated experience as a supportive, collaborative, empowering line manager.
• An excellent ability to think and work strategically to set a compelling and optimised strategic direction for GFI’s policy work in Europe, including vision-setting, prioritising between competing workstreams and opportunities for impact, etc. 
• Excellent people-skills - the ability to influence, network, build alliances and work well in a team.
• Enthusiasm, a strong work ethic and self-motivation; a sense of ownership and responsibility to drive outcomes. A positive, can-do attitude.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

It would be an advantage to have some or all of the following attributes, but none of them are prerequisites, and we welcome applications from candidates without any or all of them:

• Experience leading and managing a team, potentially including leadership and management qualifications.
• Experience leading/managing teams working remotely across multiple geographies.
• Experience in one or more of the following policy areas: research and innovation, food and agriculture, legal and/or regulatory affairs, climate and environment policy, public health.
• Experience working on policy at the EU level.

• Comfort with, and a history of, interacting with and influencing senior officials and politicians.
• A strong network of high-level contacts in relevant institutions.
• A demonstrated ability to build alliances with NGOs and industry actors.
• Fluency in European languages other than English.

We want the best people and we don’t want biases holding us back. We strongly encourage people of every colour, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply. Because we value a diverse workplace, we prioritize an inclusive climate absent of discrimination and harassment during the application process and after you join the team.

The Fine Print:

• Terms of employment: Full-time, permanent
• Reports to: Managing Director of GFI Europe
• Location:  Flexible. This is a remote role - you will be working from home, or wherever you choose. We will consider candidates based anywhere in Europe. (If the successful applicant for this role is based in Brussels, they would be able to join the Brussels-based members of the policy team in their office, as needed). Once the COVID situation has cleared, the whole GFI Europe team will aim to get together in-person approximately twice per year for around 3-4 days at a time, most likely in the London area or Brussels.
• Salary and benefits: We offer competitive salaries and benefits, based on experience and prevailing rates for similar roles in non-profits in the country where you are based.
• Right to work requirements: You must have the right to work in the country where you are based.
• Application Deadline: 24th May 2021 at 11.59pm CEST. We will be assessing candidates on a rolling basis, so please apply now!
• Application process: Please complete the short form to upload your CV and cover letter. Your cover letter (of 1-2 pages) should set out:
  • what motivated you to apply for this role
  • how you meet each of the requirements for the role as listed in the job description
  • which bit of the job description energises you the most.

The full application process is outlined in the Head of Policy job brochure here: shorturl.at/ilrAP. We really look forward to hearing from you!

Any questions? If you have any questions about this role, please do reach out to us at europe [at] gfi [dot] org. If you’ve read this far but decided not to apply, please feel free to share this job description with someone else in your network who you think might be a good fit for the role! Thank you.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting an innovative international non-profit food organisation as they look to recruit their first Head of Policy to significantly influence how quickly Europe and the world moves to a more ethical and sustainable food system. This post will be working to develop a European communications strategy with particular focus on Press and PR to ensure that the great work there are doing is being celebrated.

Animal based agriculture is one of the most significant factors causing increased emissions into the earth's atmosphere. This organisation is working with scientists and food technology to offer alternatives to meat in the marketplace. Not only this, they are championing the policy behind this and helping spread messaging to increase familiarity with the alternatives.

You will be responsible for leading, coordinating and growing a team to drive policy impact on alternative proteins at EU and national levels across Europe.You will provide strategic oversight and manage a team that works directly with policymakers, non-profits, and other stakeholders.

Specific work-streams that the policy team are working on include, amongst other things, delivering a fair, evidence-based regulatory path-to-market for plant-based and cultivated proteins, driving significantly more public investment into Research and Development for plant-based and cultivated meat, and ensuring that the labelling of plant-based food products is not unfairly restricted. Their team recently played a key role in defeating the “veggie burger ban†labelling proposals in the EU Parliament.

In addition to providing strong leadership and management, you will also be a senior external spokesperson for the organisation. Depending on where you are based, you may also take up responsibility for some direct advocacy in your country, if appropriate. For example, if they were to hire a candidate who is based in the UK, you may take direct responsibility for some of our UK government engagement work. If they hire a candidate who is based in Brussels, you may directly support the team on some EU-facing lobbying.

The successful candidate will have Significant experience working on policy at the EU, national (within Europe whether in an EU member state or a non-EU country) or multilateral level, for example in a government, public institution, political party, NGO, think tank, industry association, consulting firm, multilateral, or other relevant institution. You will have strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and influence your team. You will also have experience in one or more of the following policy areas: research and innovation, food and agriculture, legal and/or regulatory affairs, climate and environment policy, public health.

Please do get in contact if you have any questions about the role.

Please submit a WORD copy of your CV and a relevant consultant will be in contact.

Closes at 11:59 pm 26/05/21

Job title:  Policy and Research Lead

Reporting to: Head of Policy and Campaigns

Location: 54-74 Holmes Road, London, NW5 3AQ (currently working remotely)

Hours: 35 hours per week (flexible working requests welcomed)

Salary: £37,000

Overall purpose of the post

The Policy and Research Lead will play a crucial part in helping Gingerbread achieve its mission, working towards a world where single parent families are valued and have the opportunity to thrive. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing policy and research projects which achieve positive change for single parent families.

You will need be a strong self-starter and able to plan and direct your own work, including managing primary research projects, and developing and implementing influencing strategies to achieve change for the UK’s 2 million single parents.

You will have a central role on Gingerbread’s varied policy and research activities including:

• Leading research projects, developing robust policy recommendations, and acting as a source of expertise both internally and externally on the issues affecting single parents.
• Developing impactful policy influencing strategies to improve the lives of single parents, looking to influence Westminster and other audiences to achieve change.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders to communicate Gingerbread’s policy and research activities.

• Working with colleagues to secure funding for the organisation’s policy and research activity.

Key tasks and responsibilities

Policy expertise

1. Acting as a source of expertise on the issues for single parents, lead work on specific policy projects, and maintain up to date knowledge on research relating to single parent families.
2. Build and maintain up to date knowledge of policy, parliamentary and other legislative developments affecting the lives of single parents.
3. Communicate effectively and regularly with Gingerbread services and Communications team to ensure a two-way dialogue of emerging issues and changes to policy and practice which will affect the information and advice Gingerbread offers single parents.

Research, policy development and influencing

1. Communicate the key concerns of single parents to policy makers through the production of written materials and responses to consultations (including oral evidence), completed to a high standard.
2. Manage relevant research projects, and budgets where required, to inform policy development, and provide expertise on quantitative research within the charity.
3. Identify and build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including civil servants, Parliamentarians, and policy contacts within the charity and research sectors, and seek partnerships to maximise Gingerbread’s impact and influence.
4. Develop influencing strategies to ensure Gingerbread maximises the impact across priority policy themes and research projects and achieves tangible and identifiable change in policy and practice for single parents.
5. Ensure the Head of Policy and Campaigns, Gingerbread’s Senior Management Team and Board are kept up to date with policy and research projects, influencing activities, and emerging issues.
6. Contribute to the development and delivery of Gingerbread’s organisational strategy.

Media and campaigning

1. Contribute to media work, maintaining and building Gingerbread’s public profile both in undertaking interviews and in media planning across key policy areas.
2. Take an active role in supporting Gingerbread’s campaigns, including working with the Head of Policy and Campaigns, Campaigns Officer, and Communications Team to support the development of campaigning strategies and maximise the contribution of single parents to Gingerbread’s campaigning work.

Project management

1. Write and lead funding bids in key priority areas of policy work.
2. Develop and manage project budgets, taking responsibility for ensuring resources are used effectively and reporting on a regular basis and managing relationships with funders.
3. Take an active approach to managing and planning work in line with Gingerbread priorities, delivering work to a high standard and communicating effectively with colleagues throughout.

Managing work and contributing to the team

1. Manage and plan own work, in line with organisational and team priorities.
2. Work constructively within the Policy and Campaigns team and teams across Gingerbread, respecting and supporting colleagues and sharing policy and research expertise.
3. Work collaboratively with colleagues, external stakeholders and networks, to maximise dissemination opportunities for Gingerbread’s policy and research outputs, ensuring effective and timely communication, especially ahead of key moments such as report launches.

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 37 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflicts and natural disasters.

Islamic Relief UK is looking for a Head of Communications & Creative Content as we go through a period of exciting growth and change.

The Head of Communications & Creative Content will work to raise the profile of Islamic Relief UK to internal and external audiences, will deliver strong leadership so we can maximise our impact and effectiveness and achieve our strategic ambitions, and will also play a key role as a member of the UK Senior Management Team.

The Head of Communications & Creative Content will need to operate effectively and efficiently in a continually developing and changing workplace context and be capable of motivating others to embrace change.

The successful candidate must have or be:

• Substantial experience, operating at a senior level in communications, creative content, public relations, journalism, or advocacy & campaigning  
• Practical experience of developing, monitoring and evaluating communication strategies and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and converting strategy into delivery
• Experience of tailoring communication messages to key audiences  including media and hostile/antagonistic audiences
• Demonstrable experience of handling complex and sensitive issues in a high-profile organisation with multiple stakeholders
• Experience of managing crisis comms
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and coach  a wide-ranging team
• Strong understanding of international development and humanitarian work
• Proven track record in public speaking

If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on or around 16/06/2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, for UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief:

(Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship)

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer