We are looking for an Operations Assistant to provide administrative support to the Operations Management Team and to help deliver effective internal communications across the directorate.

Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of rehoming centres and charity shops. Last year, Dogs Trust rehoming centres cared for around 9,000 dogs; we never put a healthy dog down.

Accounting for 62% of the Dogs Trust workforce, the Operations Directorate is responsible for achieving the mission of Dogs Trust through the intake, rehabilitation and rehoming of dogs. The Directorate is split between four functions; rehoming centres, the Contact Centre, a field-based team and a team in the London office.

You will play a key role in ensuring that the work of the Director and the Senior Management Team is well organised and operates efficiently. This will involve organising and supporting internal and external meetings, liaising with key stakeholders and providing project support across the Operations team.

With the aim of empowering our people with relevant information you will be; researching, collating and distributing weekly and monthly communications to the wider Operations team, while also contributing to other internal communication channels across Dogs Trust. 

A strong communicator with a proven track record in a similar role, you will have good administration and organisational skills.

In return, we offer comprehensive benefits package, including excellent annual leave and pension allowances, and you will you join a team of highly professional and driven colleagues in a brilliant upbeat and collaborative environment, all with a genuine passion for dog welfare.  

So, if you want to help us make a difference to all the dogs in our care, apply now!

Valid manual driving license is desirable.

The role will be remote initially as we continue to be home based under COVID-19. However, the candidate should be able to commute into our London office in the long term.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Amnesty Tech is looking for a part-time assistant starting immediately on a consultancy basis until the end of 2021. The post-holder will be remotely based.

JOB PURPOSE

Ensure that resources are used and accounted for effectively, Programme activities are well planned and reported on, and communication and cross Programme work is effective. Coordinate the planning, reporting and budgeting for Amnesty Tech. Provide administrative and program support to Amnesty tech and its Director and Deputy Directors, and implement and coordinate the Programme's administrative and communications systems to contribute to the smooth running of the Programme.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist in the development and operation of Amnesty Tech, including by: arranging meetings; supporting project management; preparation and support of missions, including supporting security preparation, booking flights and accommodations as needed, and preparing expense claims; and other tasks as needed.
2. Train and support new staff on various admin processes to ensure that all staff complete administrative responsibilities in a timely and accurate fashion.
3. Maintain a detailed understanding of IS financial procedures; deal with expense reports and process payments and invoices; assist with the preparation of project budgets and forecasts; monitor restricted funds; obtain and review regular reports on expenditure and other agreed management information from the Finance Programme.
4. Assist in drafting narrative donor reports for restricted funding grants and developing an information management system or systems for tracking funding proposals and reporting requirements.
5. Prepare draft contracts for consultancies, track deadlines for consultants' outputs, liaise with consultants as required to ensure that external partners are clear on their terms of work, and coordinate the work of consultants and volunteers. Liaise with the Procurement team and the Accounts Payable team to make sure that crisis consultants have signed contracts and their payments are processed on time.
6. Organise and coordinate travel for the Amnesty Tech Director and Deputy Directors and provide support to the Amnesty Tech colleagues for travel for urgent deployments or when on mission, and Programme Organise and coordinate internal and external meetings and associated logistics, (including for example agenda and document distribution, booking rooms, minute taking) to ensure that meetings run smoothly.
7. Coordinate and support Amnesty Tech planning, reporting and reviews so that records are maintained and senior team members can report accurately on the performance of the Programme.
8. Propose, organise and maintain filing and administrative systems for Amnesty Tech, maintain and update the Amnesty Tech project sites. Establish and maintain accurate record keeping, retrieval systems and other administrative processes to support the efficient operation of the Programme. Support the use of new systems such as SharePoint, OneDrive etc.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and diplomatically in English, other languages such as French and Arabic are an asset
• Experience of working with restricted funds and of preparing and monitoring budgets; an ability to identify budget problems and solve them
• Ability to organise and coordinate international travel and manage meetings
• Experience of establishing and maintaining office systems and coordinating an efficient flow of communications and information
• Ability to multitask and manage a workload with competing deadlines and to adjust priorities
• Understanding of and basic knowledge of human rights
• Ability to collaborate well with others as well as to work independently and with initiative
• Ability to use sound judgment and initiative, solve problems and provide constructive inputs

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world and have:

• more than 2 million members and supporters who drive forward our fight for rights
• more than 5 million activists who strengthen our calls for justice

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click 'Apply for this Role' below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

Location: London or Cardiff (although all our staff are currently working at home. This situation is likely to continue until at least June 2021)

Are you highly organised with good grant management skills? Are you committed to improving humanitarian outcomes and do you believe that research and innovation should be at the centre of efforts to improve humanitarian effectiveness? Could you communicate effectively with a range of external stakeholders, at all levels of seniority, both verbally and in writing?

We are looking to recruit a highly effective programme officer to join our dynamic humanitarian innovation team. You will provide effective management across our large portfolio of innovation grants and support the operational delivery of the programme and innovation management activities.

We’re a global charity, working to find solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. We fund and support work that goes on to shape the way in which people across the world are supported during a crisis.

We are based in London and Cardiff but our roles have a global reach. As an established and respected part of the humanitarian community, we work closely and meaningfully with our fellow networks and actors to make change happen.

To be successful, you will need to be flexible and proactive, with the ability to work well in a busy and constantly changing environment. You will have strong organisational and coordination skills and be able to show experience in grant management.

If you feel you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, please review the full job description for further details. Please ensure you complete the personal statement as part of the application process to explain how you feel you meet the requirements of the role and why you feel this is the next career move for you.

We look forward to hearing from you

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We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable people in our work. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure. 

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality, and are committed to improving employment opportunities for minority groups. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and disabled candidates, as BAME and people with disabilities are currently under-represented throughout our work. We also welcome applications from LGB and Trans, and non-binary candidates. 

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Closing date: Sunday 7th February 2021

Interview dates: Thursday 18th & Friday 19th February 2021

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Programme Officer– Non-Discrimination

Location: The Trust’s office in West London

Reporting to: A Programme Manager

Management

responsibility: None

Grade and salary:  Grade D, £48,719

Contract terms: Permanent, 37.5 hours a week

About the Trust

The Sigrid Rausing Trust is a grant-making foundation based in London. Founded in 1995, its purpose is to promote the values and principles of human rights, equality and the rule of law, and to preserve nature from further degradation.

In pursuit of these goals, the Trust has given away approximately £397 million to organisations all over the world. Its current annual budget is approximately £47 million. The Trust is led by nine Trustees and currently employs 25 staff. 

Purpose of the role

To advise the Trustees of the Sigrid Rausing Trust on grant-making related to non-discrimination. The Programme Officer will work across the Women’s Rights, LGBTI and Xenophobia and Intolerance programmes, and will also advise other Trust programmes on integrating non-discrimination in their work and how different forms of discrimination intersect to create exclusion. 

The Women’s Rights Programme supports organisations working to uphold women's rights and promote gender equality in three areas: ending gender-based violence, protecting sexual and reproductive rights and securing women's land and property rights. We also support national, regional and international women's funds.

The LGBTI programme aims to improve the legal standing and social acceptance of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex people in our focus regions. We support organisations working to address discriminatory laws, homophobia and violence.

The Xenophobia and Intolerance Programme supports organisations in our focus regions defending the rights of people who are discriminated against, subject to hate speech and demonisation or denied access to justice due to their ethnic identity or refugee status.

Relationships and reporting lines

The Programme Officer will report to a Programme Manager, and will work closely with other members of the programmes team, as well as the Executive and Deputy Executive Directors on matters of strategy. Additional key relationships include interaction with Trustees, as well as collaboration with the Trust’s other programme officers and operations staff.

Working for the Trust

The Trust is committed to staff development. We offer various opportunities for staff to learn and develop, including an individual training budget, and management devoted to coaching and development as a grant maker. We encourage staff to attend events such as conferences, expert and donor meetings, to keep abreast of the developments in the human rights and philanthropic fields. The Trust is committed to being a good practice employer. We offer flexible working arrangements and are currently undertaking a wide-ranging review of staff benefits.

It is important to us that our organisation is diverse, so we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.

Main duties and responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to manage all stages of the grant making process, from invitation to application, award and reporting.

Programme Officer Duties:

• Making a contribution to the strategic direction of the programmes;
• Liaising with staff and Trustees on the overall approach to the portfolios they work on;
• Identifying potential grant applicants by researching organisations in fields of interest to the Trust, networking and attending relevant events;
• Providing expertise on the issues covered in the programmes they work on;
• Reviewing submitted applications, interviewing potential grantees, undertaking due diligence and preparing analytical reports and recommendations to the Trustees;
• Reviewing reports submitted by grantees, evaluating and reporting on the impact of grants and signing off on grant payments;
• Managing the grant making pipeline to ensure efficiency of processes and an appropriate balance of recommendations across the Trust’s grant making meetings;
• Maintaining relationships and regular communication with grantees, including site visits and attendance at grantee events;
• Keeping informed of developments in relevant fields and in the Trust’s focus countries;
• Developing relationships with other donors and stakeholders in the field;
• Representing the Trust externally at national and international conferences.

Other Duties:

• Carrying out similar duties for other programme areas as needed; 
• Conducting research into particular thematic or funding related issues relevant for the Trust as needed;
• Supporting learning across the Trust on how we can better address discrimination including intersectional discrimination in our grant-making;
• Such other duties as the Trust may reasonably require.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

Experience:

• At least seven to ten years of experience, on issues of equality and non-discrimination;
• Demonstrable experience of working across issues of discrimination and applying an intersectional approach;
• Experience of working in some of the Trust’s geographic focus areas;
• Demonstrable commitment to furthering the Trust’s vision;
• Knowledge of working with international and regional human rights mechanisms as they pertain to the issues addressed by the portfolios they work on;
• Experience of developing and managing relationships with civil society;
• Demonstrable interest, knowledge and experience of the issues addressed in the portfolios they work on;
• Prior experience of working in the civil society, legal or donor sector ideally on the issues in the portfolio.
• Experience of grantmaking is desirable.

Key Competences and Skills:

• Adaptability and flexibility;
• Organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands;
• Ability to think strategically about opportunities for grantmaking in the given fields;
• Ability to work closely and sensitively with other team members;
• Good judgement, demonstrating objectivity and self-awareness;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Analytical, with excellent research skills;
• An understanding of good grant making practice, including due diligence, effective grants management, legal compliance and monitoring and evaluation;
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks;
• Attention to detail;
• Collaborative, with good interpersonal skills;
• Takes initiative but knows when to seek advice and guidance;
• Integrity, humility and a sense of humour.

SRT is only able to consider applications from candidates who already have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. The post will be based in London and will require travel up to a minimum of six weeks a year in the UK and internationally.

How to apply:

Please submit a two page CV and two page cover letter to apply. Please use the word document template for your cover letter. 

Closing date for applications is midnight on 21st February 2021.

We expect to hold first round interviews during the week of 8th March.

Position:  Programmes Coordinator (Temporary)

Location:  London

Status:  Full-time, temporary (9 months, with a possibility of extending to 12 months)

Reports to:  Chief Programmes Officer (CPO)

Deadline to Apply:  28 January 2021

I. Position Summary:

The Programmes Coordinator provides extensive support to the Chief Programmes Officer (CPO) and the wider Programmes Department. Key responsibilities include providing support to the CPO with scheduling, travel, expense reports, as well as administering critical aspects of Malala Fund’s Programmes Department, project managing special initiatives, facilitating departmental coordination (including meeting management), providing logistical support for physical and virtual meetings with grantees and programme participants and corresponding with internal and external parties.

Excellent communication skills, time and priority management, strong attention to detail and discretion are essential for this role.

II.  Responsibilities:

Executive Support 

• Plans and coordinates diary scheduling for the Chief Programmes Officer (CPO).

• Compiles and helps prepare pre-read documents, interview briefs and trip information to ensure the CPO is well prepared for all meetings and events. 

• Manages critical deadlines and special projects for the CPO to ensure smooth implementation.

• Supports other members of the department’s Senior Leadership Team with logistical support for special projects. 

• Provides logistical support for travel, including booking air travel, hotels, visas and preparing expense reports. 

• Performs other administrative functions as necessary to best facilitate the CPO’s ability to effectively lead the Programmes Department and support Malala Fund’s Executive Leadership Team. 

Departmental Administration and Coordination

• Manages the Programmes team’s meeting schedule and agenda, takes notes, tracks departmental decisions and action items and prioritises conflicting needs to follow projects through to successful completion. Works cross-departmentally to ensure coordination across projects.

• Builds, maintains and manages excellent relationships with all members of the Programmes and Executive Leadership Team, grantees and other stakeholders. 

• Leads on logistics for group events and supports the Programmes Team in trip scheduling and event logistics, including booking travel and securing visas. 

• Coordinate and administer all departmental contracts, invoices, translations and consultant recruitment.

• Ensures key Programmes contacts are captured and recorded in a Salesforce database. 

• Compiles Programmes data as written summaries for internal and external stakeholders. 

• Helps facilitate onboarding of new Programmes Team staff members. 

Programmes Support

• As directed by the department’s Senior Leadership Team, project-manages projects for the Programmes department to ensure quality and timely delivery of objectives. 

• Develops and implements streamlined processes for furthering efficiencies in team systems.

• Conducts desk research as necessary to advance programme development and expansion. 

• Provides scheduling support to senior members of the team as required. 

Organisational Culture

• Upholds the values of Malala Fund.

• Actively contributes to making Malala Fund a diverse and equitable workplace through inclusive practice and openness to different perspectives, cultures and ideas. 

• Maintains behaviour and conduct that uphold the highest standards for safeguarding, professionally and personally.

• Acts as a role model for a ‘learning organisation’ culture by seeking insight and using problems as opportunities to learn.

III. About the Ideal Candidate 

Skills and Knowledge (Essential)

• Experience managing communications for high-level political, business and non-profit officials in the UK and/or the US and preferably internationally.

• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion.

• Familiarity of project management, including planning, coordination and monitoring. 

• Experience planning and managing events, including facilities and external vendor contracts. 

• Experience managing complicated domestic and international logistics – ideally with experience securing travel visas.

Skills and Knowledge (Desirable)

• Formal certification in project management such as PRINCE2 or similar.

Experience and Qualifications (Essential)

• Superior organisation, prioritisation and project management skills with high attention to detail.

• Resourcefulness and ability to work independently and with excellent judgment, taking ownership of a wide range of responsibilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

• Availability to occasionally travel both domestically and internationally as needed.

• Pre-existing authorisation to work in the United Kingdom (given temporary nature of position).

Experience and Qualifications (Desirable)

• Experience of operating in international settings, especially any of Malala Fund’s programmatic countries.

• Experience  with any of the following would be a plus: budget management, large event management, or travel security protocols. 

Behaviours

• Strong commitment to Malala Fund’s mission, purpose and values.

• Strong commitment to gender equality, racial justice and other social justice issues. 

• Strong commitment to professional development and continued learning. 

• Excellent team player with ability to work independently and in collaboration with colleagues at all levels across departments and external stakeholders. 

IV. About Malala Fund

Registered as a public charity in the U.K. and U.S., Malala Fund is working toward a world where all girls can learn for 12 years and lead without fear. We advocate for resources and policy changes needed to give all girls a secondary education. The girls we serve have high goals for themselves — and we have high expectations for leaders who can help them. We invest in developing country education leaders and frontline organizations — the people who best understand girls in their communities — in regions where most girls are missing out on secondary school. We amplify girls’ voices. Malala Fund is building a movement of young education activists who, like Malala, speak truth to power around the world.
 

V. How to Apply

Before 28 January 2021, please submit your resume and covering letter, outlining how you meet the requirements of the role, through the “Programmes Coordinator” position on Malala Fund’s hiring page.

Please note that due to the very high number of applications we receive when positions are posted, we are only able to respond directly to candidates with whom we wish to move forward in the interview process.

Malala Fund is an inclusive organisation and welcomes applications from under-represented and intersectional groups including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are seeking people from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity, to provide a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights into the strategy, policies, culture and ambitions of Malala Fund.

Malala Fund is committed to ensuring the safety of those involved in our work. Our first priority is protecting everyone who comes in direct or indirect contact with our organisation. Malala Fund has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation by any of our staff, representatives or partners. We commit to ensuring that those who work with Malala Fund or on our behalf are able to work in an environment that is free from harm. To this end, Malala Fund reserves the right to conduct background checks on prospective and current employees.

Programme Coordinator 

We are currently recruiting a full time Programme Coordinator to work within our Partnership and Programmes team. 

About Challenge Partners

Who we are: Challenge Partners is a practitioner-led education charity that enables collaboration between schools to enhance the life chances of all children, especially the most disadvantaged.

How we do it: The Challenge Partners central team works closely with school leaders and other education professionals to facilitate a variety of programmes and services for schools in our partnership. We ensure the knowledge and skills of the best in our network are available to everyone, reducing the variability in education provision whilst improving the performance of all schools, leaders, and pupils in the partnership.

Our team: There are currently just over 20 people in our growing team. We are dedicated to working hard for our schools whilst enjoying what we do and who we work with. You will be working in a friendly and dynamic group with backgrounds in education, the wider social enterprise and charity sector, and the corporate world. The majority of roles are school-facing, and team members work closely with leaders in our schools to generate and refine ideas and create maximum value for the network.

Job Purpose:

To support the delivery of the QA Review. This position requires a self motivated, organised, detail-focused and personable individual to work as part of our team.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of the programme, including scheduling programme dates, training sessions, and other supporting activities.
• Respond to email and phone queries relating to the QA Review in a timely and professional manner
• Manage associated programme communication as appropriate
• Coordinate and schedule meetings with external stakeholders
• Maintain agreed relationships with programme stakeholders. As directed, maintain relationships with customers, service providers and other stakeholders as identified and resolve all queries and operational issues, escalating as appropriate
• Utilise and update our internal CRM system (Salesforce)
• Other tasks commensurate with the role as appropriate

Person Specification:

Specific skills and attitudes we are looking for in an applicant are as follows:

• Excellent relationship management skills and a friendly, personable demeanor
• Positivity and optimism
• The ability to work well under pressure
• Outstanding attention to detail, and pride in your work
• High computer literacy required. Experience of using Google Docs, Sheets and Slides is highly desirable. Experience of using Salesforce desirable
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deal with people diplomatically and appropriately, building rapport with those at varying levels of seniority
• Ability to prioritise effectively to meet competing demands, through excellent organisation and time management
• A willingness to learn and give and receive feedback
• A passion for education, and a desire to make a difference

Personal Characteristics:

Our team is very important to us, and we are looking for someone who shares our key values:

• Excellence- we are always looking for ways to improve because we are determined to achieve the best for every child, teacher and leader.
• Equity- we treat each other fairly, with trust, care and respect. We seek the best for every child, and know that those who have the least, need our combined expertise the most.
• Courageous leadership- we speak up and take responsibility for all children, making sure that we do not harm others in doing our best for our own schools
• Challenge- We expect the best of ourselves and each other, and value challenge which helps us improve
• Collaboration- We listen to, share with and learn from each other, developing our practice together so that every child benefits from our combined wisdom and creativity
• Innovation- We use and generate research, we innovate with discipline and evaluate intelligently in pursuit of better outcomes for all children, especially the most disadvantaged.

Benefits of working for Challenge Partners

• 25 days of paid holiday per year, plus 8 additional days of bank holiday
• An employer contributed pension - we match up to 5% of your own contribution
• Private healthcare
• Flexible working hours
• A school based office in South Bermondsey. There is currently no requirement for staff to work in the office, but you may choose to do so.
• A supportive and friendly team
• A chance to make a real difference to educational outcomes
• The opportunity to progress and develop skills in a dynamic and fast-growing team
• The opportunity to interact with the children at our school (including weekly reading)

How to apply and our recruitment process

Challenge Partners is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

If you would like to be a part of our team, then please send your application as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis.

• A CV of no more than two pages
• A cover letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role and the person specification.

Please note that we will disregard your application if we do not receive a CV and role-specific cover letter.

Appointment will be dependent on receipt of satisfactory references and completing a DBS check.

Recruitment process: Interviews to take place via video link. Candidates will also be required to complete additional tasks via email.

Start date: We are ideally looking for someone who is able to start immediately, although we are prepared to be flexible to ensure that we recruit the most suitable candidate.

Based at the Head Office, London – with remote working, plus 6-8 weeks based in Leeds for our Summer Institute in July & August

Required from February 2021

7-month fixed term, with the possibility of extending depending on performance and organisational need 

Unlocked Graduates is an award-winning charity which exists to break cycles of reoffending by developing outstanding individuals to lead rehabilitation in prisons and throughout society.

At the core of our mission is a leadership development programme that brings top graduates into prisons to work as frontline prison officers for two years. This programme includes mentoring, work placements in partner organisations and a fully funded master’s degree. All of which they take part in while taking on the full duties of a frontline prison officer. 

The project grew out of a recommendation in the Coates’ Review of prison education. Programme participants are selected through a rigorous and competitive recruitment process which is raising the profile of the prison officer role. Last year the scheme was ranked 36th in the Times Top 100 Graduate Employers list. 

We were initially incubated by Catch22, a charity and social business. As of November 2020, we are now an independent registered charity and have ambitious targets for the next 12 months. These include enhancing our programme offer, expanding our fundraising and Partnership work, and strengthening our internal systems and processes. 

The role

Interns are an invaluable part of our team and work across all areas, undertaking a range of tasks and responsibilities. The successful candidate will work within the Programme team to plan, deliver, and evaluate a suite of programme events, with a key focus being placed on the Summer Institute. They will gain broad experience in event coordination and project management, as well as a specific insight into the training required to become an exceptional prison officer.

We are looking for an outstanding candidate to take on this exciting and varied role. We offer the opportunity to get involved with a wide range of activities that will help recruit, train, and develop exceptional prison officers across England and ultimately reduce reoffending rates. 

Due to the impacts of Covid-19, this role is currently home-based, with access to the office where required. Once we return to office-based working the role will predominantly be based there, though we will maintain our ongoing commitment to remote working and flexibility to further our staff support. The successful candidate will also be required to be based in Leeds for 6-8 weeks over the summer to support the delivery of our Summer Institute.

To apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 24th January 2021 (23:59)

Interview date: w/c 25th January 2021 (via Zoom) 

Please state clearly in your application any limits on your availability to interview.

Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions, all interviews will take place via video call. A final round interview or meeting with the Programme team may take place in person, if possible. 

The Dalgarno Youth Programme is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic coordinator to support the administration of our youth programme.

For this part-time job (10 hours a week) we need someone with good planning and administration skills to support the delivery of our work with children and young people in the Dalgarno estates and the wider community.

We have an active and engaged community of children and young people registered with us and we are keen to find someone who will help support all the projects we are involved with.

The key task is to help organise and support the delivery of a programme of high quality, innovative activities in both term time and school holidays for children and young people. 

Are you interested? The job is for 10 hours a week and pays £13 per hour. Please use the application form to apply.  Closing date Monday 11 January 2021.

For Baby’s Sake Programme Officer

This post is recruiting to the established London Three Boroughs team and will be based at Queen’s Park Children Centre, but will be home-based during COVID-19 restrictions This role is responsible for the establishment, development and maintenance of the team’s administration and case management systems and the collection, collation and input of data for the For Baby’s Sake London and CONNECT teams.

For Baby’s Sake is evidence-based and the quality and analysis of data is central to case management and the delivery and development of the programme.

The post holder will be required to work with The For Baby’s Sake Trust staff at its central office and with multi-agency staff in the London Three Boroughs and in localities where For Baby’s Sake CONNECT is operating.

As a Programme Officer, you will have:

• Excellent communication skills in all formats, demonstrating tact, fluency, clarity and the ability to summarise and convey complex information
• A passion for data and excellent data handling and IT skills, and advanced Excel skills in particular, to play a pivotal role in the collation, storage, analysis and presentation of data related to For Baby’s Sake and its service users
• Organisational flair and discipline, ability to work on own initiative whilst also being a team player
• The initiative, resourcefulness, flexibility and resilience necessary to work in a changing environment
• Willingness to embrace work challenges with the intention of delivering success, by utilising time management skills and the ability to prioritise effectively to meet timescales

For Baby’s Sake is an innovative, therapeutic, trauma-informed programme working with all family members supporting a recovery framework to overcome the devastating effects of domestic abuse, acknowledge and explore unresolved and often complex childhood trauma and change harmful patterns of behaviour to develop a home environment where children can flourish.

There must be a current pregnancy to harness change motivations, a desire on behalf of both parents to co-parent their unborn baby, although they do not have to be in a relationship, and we work with the families until the baby reaches the age of two.

The programme is delivered through area-based teams, including one covering the three London boroughs of Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham.  This year a new For Baby’s Sake CONNECT team will work remotely serving families in various locations.

The position is full-time on a permanent contract.  Full details, including the job description, person specification and background briefing information can be found in the relevant attachments.

To apply, please click the Apply button for application details. 

Closing date: Midday on Monday 25th January 2021

Shortlisted candidates will be informed by close of business on Tuesday 26th January 2021 and interview date will be on Monday 1st February.

The Academic Programmes Coordinator will work as part of the Programme Management Team to ensure a first class participant experience of, and interaction with, the administrative elements of the Frontline programme.

The Coordinator will be required to be flexible and adaptable to respond to diverse requirements throughout the academic year and maintain a high standard of customer service throughout, particularly at peak periods, in order to help facilitate the exceptional Participant experience. They will be required to develop effective working relationships with a variety of teams and departments across the organisation and partner providers.

We are looking for someone who is active and committed to the values of Frontline, has a ‘can do’ attitude; is highly numerate and organised, with excellent attention to detail.  Experience of working within a higher education environment is desirable.

We will close earlier if we receive enough suitable applications, therefore early applications are encouraged.

1 x Fixed term post for 6 months with possibility of extension

London WC1H (temporarily working remotely)

Are you interested in enhancing the reputation of the UK and supporting mid-career professionals and future leaders through tailored short courses, research, or professional placements? Can you demonstrate a strong track record in customer service and a background in programme administration, communications, and engagement? If so, you could gain experience as a Programme Officer-Fellowships at the Chevening Secretariat.

Chevening Fellowships are a smaller strand of awards within the wider Chevening Programme, offering opportunities to mid-career leaders and influencers. Fellows are of significant standing in their home countries, having already completed some element(s) of tertiary education and/or will have a minimum of 5-10 years of professional experience. Fellowships offer dynamic professional development opportunities for individuals to spend time engaging on a defined subject area relevant to their professional interests and the UK’s international strategic priorities.

To support fellowships, the Chevening Secretariat seeks an effective communicator and administrator with a commitment to customer service to join the small fellowships team. Your previous experience within higher education will be utilised in the delivery of a high-quality experience for fellows in the UK. Good teamwork and relationship management skills are essential, along with innovative thinking and attention to detail. You will work alongside a range of stakeholders based at fellowship host institutions and you will be the main contact for 80-100 fellows per year.

As Programme Officer-Fellowships, your responsibilities include:

• Overseeing a portfolio of 15-20 Chevening Fellowships based at universities around the UK
• Supporting the effective administration of all Chevening Fellowships by working towards different programme timelines within the academic year
• Organising and attending events tailored to each fellowship
• Acting as a point of contact for relevant, timely and appropriate fellowship-specific support
• Enhancing the system of procedures and policies for this stream of work
• Working with teams within the Secretariat to enhance the profile of fellowships and support fellow engagement opportunities while on award

You will be degree educated with proven experience in higher education. You will also have:

• A strong commitment to customer service through professional and timely administration
• The ability to prioritise during busy periods without compromising record-keeping and customer service
• A willingness to work independently while updating the Senior Programme Officer-Fellowships on aspects of fellowships and escalating concerns as appropriate
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including writing and understanding of audiences of different cultural contexts.

The ACU is an international organisation dedicated to building a better world through higher education.

We believe that international collaboration is central to this ambition. By bringing universities together from around the world – and crucially the people who study and work within them - we help to advance knowledge, promote understanding, broaden minds, and improve lives.

We champion higher education as a cornerstone of stronger societies, supporting our members, partners, and stakeholders as they adapt to a changing world.

Our benefits include 31 days holiday per year (including 4 Christmas closure days) plus bank holidays, competitive pension scheme (10% employer contribution plus 5% employee contribution), season ticket loan and excellent support for learning and development through a range of educational and networking activities.

At the ACU, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, race, religion, marital status, disability, age, and sexual orientation.

As Programme Officer, Fellowships you will be employed by ACU Trading Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary.         

Closing date: 29th Jan 12pm

Interview date: 10th feb

Start date: As soon as possible

For further information and details of how to apply please visit our website.

Location: The Trust’s office in West London

Reporting to: Programme Manager – Human Rights

Management responsibility: None

Grade: Grade D

Contract terms: Permanent, 37.5 hours a week

About the Trust

The Sigrid Rausing Trust is a grant-making foundation based in London. Founded in 1995, its purpose is to promote the values and principles of human rights, equality and the rule of law, and to preserve nature from further degradation. 

In pursuit of these goals, the Trust has given away approximately £397 million to organisations all over the world. Its current annual budget is approximately £47 million. The Trust is led by nine Trustees and currently employs 25 staff.

Purpose of the role

To advise the Trustees of the Sigrid Rausing Trust on their human rights grantmaking. One of the Programme Officer will support the Trust’s Defending Civic Space programme, and the other the Trust’s newly revised programme on Strengthening the Human Rights Field. Each of these programmes currently has a grant-making budget of approximately £6 million per year. 

The Defending Civic Space programme seeks to advance the freedoms of association, assembly and expression, with a particular focus on environments where public engagement in civic life is limited by state and non-state actors in its focus regions. Some of our grantees undertake advocacy and litigation, whilst others provide training, protection and support for human rights defenders and journalists at risk. 

In the Strengthening the Human Rights Field programme the Trust supports groups playing a foundational or potentially foundational role in the human rights field in our focus regions. We are particularly interested in organisations that collaborate widely, take innovative approaches to human rights work, and bring renewal to the field. We also support a number of regional and global groups that aim to build the capacity, technical expertise and sustainability of national organisations.

The Programme Officers may also support one of our other human rights programmes, depending on organisational needs and individual experience.

Relationships and reporting lines

Each Programme Officer will report to a Programme Manager for human rights, and will work closely with other members of the programmes team, as well as the Executive and Deputy Executive Directors on matters of strategy. Additional key relationships include interaction with Trustees, as well as collaboration with the Trust’s other programme officers and operations staff. 

Working for the Trust

The Trust is committed to staff development. We offer various opportunities for staff to learn and develop, including an individual training budget, and management devoted to coaching and development as a grant maker. We encourage staff to attend events such as conferences, expert and donor meetings, to keep abreast of the developments in the human rights and philanthropic fields. The Trust is committed to being a good practice employer. We offer flexible working arrangements and are currently undertaking a wide-ranging review of staff benefits. 

It is important to us that our organisation is diverse, so we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.

Main duties and responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to manage all stages of the grant making process, from invitation to application, award and reporting.

Programme Officer Duties:

• Making a contribution to the strategic direction of the programme;

• Liaising with staff and Trustees on the overall approach to the portfolios they work on;

• Identifying potential grant applicants by researching organisations in fields of interest to the Trust, networking and attending relevant events; 

• Providing expertise on the issues covered in the programmes they work on;

• Reviewing submitted applications, interviewing potential grantees, undertaking due diligence and preparing analytical reports and recommendations to the Trustees;

• Reviewing reports submitted by grantees, evaluating and reporting on the impact of grants and signing off on grant payments;

• Managing the grant making pipeline to ensure efficiency of processes and an appropriate balance of recommendations across the Trust’s grant making meetings;

• Maintaining relationships and regular communication with grantees, including site visits and attendance at grantee events; 

• Keeping informed of developments in relevant fields and in the Trust’s focus countries; 

• Developing relationships with other donors and stakeholders in the field; 

• Representing the Trust externally at national and international conferences.

Other Duties:

• Carrying out similar duties for other programme areas as needed;

• Conducting research into particular thematic or funding related issues relevant for the Trust as needed;

• Such other duties as the Trust may reasonably require.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: 

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field. 

Experience:

• At least seven to ten years of experience, ideally on issues related to the portfolio;

• Experience of working in some of the Trust’s geographic focus areas;

• Demonstrable commitment to furthering the Trust’s vision;

• Knowledge of working with international and regional human rights mechanisms as they pertain to the issues addressed by the portfolios they work on;

• Experience of developing and managing relationships with civil society;

• Demonstrable interest, knowledge and experience of the issues addressed in the portfolios they work on;

• Prior experience of working in the civil society, legal or donor sector ideally on the issues in the portfolio.

• Experience of grantmaking is desirable.

Key Competences and Skills:

• Adaptability and flexibility; 

• Organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands;

• Ability to think strategically about opportunities for grantmaking in the given fields;

• Good judgement, demonstrating objectivity and self-awareness;

• Excellent written and oral communication skills; 

• Analytical, with excellent research skills;

• An understanding of good grant making practice, including due diligence, effective grants management, legal compliance and monitoring and evaluation; 

• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks;

• Attention to detail;

• Collaborative, with good interpersonal skills;

• Takes initiative but knows when to seek advice and guidance;

• Integrity, humility and a sense of humour. 

SRT is only able to consider applications from candidates who already have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. The post will be based in London and will require travel up to a minimum of six weeks a year in the UK and internationally.

How to apply:

Please submit a 2-page CV and 2-page cover letter to apply. Please use the cover letter to demonstrate why you should be chosen for the role and how your experience meets the criterai in the above job description. 

If you wish to only be considered for one of these roles, please specify that and which role in your cover letter.

Otherwise we will consider your application to be eligible for either and will review your experience and skills on this basis. 

Closing date for applications is 7th February 2021. 

We expect to hold first round interviews during the week of 15th February.

35 hours per week

1 x Fixed term post for 6 months with possibility of extension

London WC1H (temporarily working remotely)

The team of Programme Officers – International (POIs) liaise with and provide administrative support and guidance to British embassies and high commissions (referred to as ‘Posts’) on various aspects of the Chevening scheme. POIs are the designated Secretariat contact point for a portfolio of Posts within a specific region or regions, typically covering 15-30 countries. POIs build, maintain and improve relationships with Posts, developing knowledge and understanding of the local context, which in turn delivers high quality support to overseas Posts.

POIs agree annual programme, marketing and alumni plans with each Post, support marketing of the scheme, and monitor and respond to enquiries from potential applicants. They play a role in the annual scholarship selection process, including reading committees and lead on the administration of sifting and long-listing of applications in the UK. POIs work closely with Posts to guide them through short-listing, interview and budgeting stages, and support with local partnership development and alumni engagement in collaboration with the relevant areas of the Secretariat. 

Through their close support and liaison with Posts, applicants, partners and other key stakeholders such as FCDO contacts and foreign Embassies or High Commissions in London, POIs contribute to the Secretariat’s administration and enhancement of the global Chevening programme.

The ACU is an international organisation dedicated to building a better world through higher education.

We believe that international collaboration is central to this ambition. By bringing universities together from around the world – and crucially the people who study and work within them - we help to advance knowledge, promote understanding, broaden minds, and improve lives.

We champion higher education as a cornerstone of stronger societies, supporting our members, partners, and stakeholders as they adapt to a changing world.

The ACU is an international organisation dedicated to building a better world through higher education.

We believe that international collaboration is central to this ambition. By bringing universities together from around the world – and crucially the people who study and work within them - we help to advance knowledge, promote understanding, broaden minds, and improve lives.

We champion higher education as a cornerstone of stronger societies, supporting our members, partners, and stakeholders as they adapt to a changing world.

Our benefits include 31 days holiday per year (including 4 Christmas closure days) plus bank holidays, competitive pension scheme (10% employer contribution plus 5% employee contribution), season ticket loan and excellent support for learning and development through a range of educational and networking activities.

At the ACU, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, race, religion, marital status, disability, age, and sexual orientation.

As Programme Officer, International you will be employed by ACU Trading Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary.

Closing date: 29th Jan 12pm

Interview date: 8th feb

Start date: As soon as possible

For further information and details of how to apply please visit our website.

Play your part in improving leadership in the health sector  

This is an exciting time to join our Leadership and Organisational Development team. Our work enjoys an outstanding reputation in the NHS and beyond and you’ll play an important role in supporting this, working across a range of clients and projects.

As Programme Co-ordinator, you will organise varied events and activities, both on and off-site. (Currently online from home due to COVID). This will include:

• producing high quality programme materials (eg information packs, slides, briefings, and marketing materials) 

• booking venues, catering, hotel accommodation and travel 

• being the main point of contact for programme participants and the consultants we work with (eg dealing with enquiries and sharing relevant materials with participants). 

Due to COVID-19, we have moved our business model to online working and you will be expected to provide online technical support and be proficient in Microsoft Teams, Zoom and other online platforms to support the delivery of client work. During 2021, we’ll need you to be able to balance your work between supporting both the online and face-to-face delivery of our work as and when we are able to move back into an office-based environment.

To join us, you need to be exceptionally organised and methodical as well as an excellent team player with a collaborative approach. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must, alongside first-rate numeracy skills to be able to monitor programme budgets. We’re looking for someone who is confident with using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and other online packages and databases too. With experience of working in busy environments, you’ll combine these talents with a keen eye for detail, a flexible approach and great client relationship skills. 

Here at the 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 premises in London fully reopen, you will be expected to spend some of your time working in the office.