The IFS is seeking a Project Support Officer for the Centre for Tax Analysis in Developing Countries (TaxDev). This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding candidate to work with researchers and policymakers across four countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and internationally, and gain varied experience in project management, funder liaison, and international development.

About IFS

The IFS is Europe’s leading independent microeconomic research institute. Our goal is to promote effective economic and social policies by better understanding how policies affect individuals, families, businesses and the government’s finances. Researchers at IFS conduct high quality empirical research, which has gained a worldwide reputation for academic rigour. Our remit and expertise cover important topics such as education, health, public finances, retirement, consumer behaviour, overseas development, tax, inequality and poverty.  We communicate our findings widely, impacting upon the policy debate, the media and policymakers.

About the Centre for Tax Analysis in Developing Countries (TaxDev)

Building on 50 years of expertise in tax and social policy at IFS, the Centre for Tax Analysis in Developing Countries (TaxDev) – established in 2016 - has two major objectives:

1. To support the increased use of evidence in the tax policymaking process through partnerships with governments which support them to use micro-data, build quantitative technical skills, and conduct applied modelling and analysis.
2. To conduct high quality, policy-relevant theoretical and empirical research on taxation and social protection in low- and middle-income countries.

TaxDev is being delivered in collaboration with the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) and works with Ministries of Finance and Revenue Authorities in Ethiopia, Ghana, Uganda and Rwanda and with a network of academics, tax research institutes and international organisations. The programme is currently funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

Purpose

This role will involve working closely with TaxDev’s leadership and IFS’s Finance, Research Services, Communications, and Events Teams to ensure the smooth running of the programme. It is a varied, interesting position with the opportunity to gain experience of, and exposure to, a variety of aspects of TaxDev’s work, including our country programmes and our research activities, and to collaborate closely with a large network of IFS and ODI staff, external researchers and policymakers. The Project Support Officer will support the financial management of the TaxDev programme, working closely with our funder to meet reporting and compliance requirements, and support the management of TaxDev’s research fund. The Project Support Officer will also provide organisational and logistical support for international travel and events and facilitate communication flows within the TaxDev team and network of stakeholders and affiliated researchers.  

Job Description

Financial Management, Funder Liaison and Reporting

Work with Programme Director and the Research Services team to liaise with, and report to, project funders.

• Assist with and facilitate regular financial management and forecasting activities.
• Draft quarterly financial and narrative reports with support from colleagues, and provide support to the annual review process.
• Support funder compliance activities, for example mapping suppliers, updating the risk register; ensuring Value for Money.
• Maintain and update the TaxDev reporting framework (logframe) and support with monitoring and evaluation of project progress.
• Attend project management meetings and liaise with the funder’s Project Manager.
• Work with the Research Services Team and Associate Directors ensure that the TaxDev budget is well-integrated into the broader sector finances.

Management of the TaxDev Research Fund

The TaxDev research fund is a competitive funding mechanism open to IFS and ODI staff and affiliated researchers. The Project Support Officer will:

• Support the management of the fund, including coordinating the calls for proposals, organising the submissions, and liaising with the Research Director and Scientific Committee.
• Work with IFS’s research services team to develop new funding agreements and to establish projects on the IFS’s systems.
• Coordinate with researchers to monitor project deliverables.

Communications and Events

• Work with TaxDev researchers and the IFS and ODI Communications and Events teams to update the IFS and TaxDev websites, and support the organisation and coordination of seminars, research meetings, and policy and training events in the UK and internationally.
• Support the organisation of project logistics, including organising flights, accommodation, logistics for partner visits to the UK, study tours for partners in Africa, dissemination events in partner countries, and international conferences (when the global health situation allows).

General Project Support

• Assist with the accurate and timely invoicing of sub-contractors, suppliers and funders (triggering invoicing, handling and coding invoices etc).
• Liaise with the Research Services Team and project partners and subcontractors on financial and contractual matters.
• Support the development and implementation of systems, procedures and practices to optimise efficiency across the programme.
• Support the organisation of shared team resources.
• Provide other ad-hoc support to the programme as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• A bachelors’ degree or equivalent qualification.
• At least two years of experience in project/programme management, including experience of managing budgets and funder reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to successfully build and consolidate close relationships with a variety of stakeholders, both in the UK and internationally.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, and able to devise projects and plan and implement them, with limited guidance.
• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise work, work calmly under pressure, meet deadlines and handle a variety of work streams in parallel.
• An excellent attention to detail, and good proof reading and editing skills.
• An interest in international development, economics and public policy and a willingness to travel.
• A strong commitment to intellectual rigour, objectivity and political neutrality. The IFS is committed to maintaining its reputation for independent and unbiased research on issues of public interest.

Location

Under normal circumstances, this role is based at the IFS office in central London. Given the current circumstances, it is possible to conduct this role remotely, but with the expectation that it will be based in London once normal office life resumes, and in accordance with UK government guidance. The team is not currently travelling, but once international travel resumes, the Project Support Officer may be expected to travel occasionally to meet international partners and support the organisation of international events, but only after consultation and once the COVID-19-related health and security risks have been assessed and mitigated.

Contract Type

This position is a 2-year fixed-term contract until November 2022, with the possibility of extension, contingent on funding.

IFS Commitment to Diversity

We aim to foster a respectful and inclusive environment, in which people from all backgrounds feel welcome and valued. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, and flexible working arrangements wherever possible, so that staff can work in ways that suit their personal circumstances. Further details can be found on the IFS website.

Personal Data Disclaimer

IFS will manage this recruitment process. Details about IFS's privacy policy can be found on the IFS website.

It’s an incredibly exciting time to join Independent Age and help make an impact on the lives of older people. This role is a central role within the charity. Working closely with the Operations Manager, the postholder will collaborate across the organisation and lead on projects to embed outstanding practice in the key disciplines of Facilities, Reception, Procurement, Annuitants’ Support and Central Administration. The ethos of the Corporate Services directorate is very much to establish the best ways of working that enable other colleagues to achieve their objectives.

With demonstrable experience of working in an administrative role you must have excellent organisational skills including the ability to prioritise a range of tasks, working flexibly and autonomously to balance work across multiple teams, meeting challenging deadlines.

You must have the ability to communicate and liaise effectively, both in person and via telephone/email with staff at a range of levels and disciplines, as well service users and members of the public, and the ability to draft detailed and accurate written material.  With strong customer service experience, you must have the ability to resolve problems and deal with queries in a proactive manner.

Our charity is in an exciting period of growth as we embarking on a new contract with the local authority and our partners within the COPSINS consortium to deliver Ageing Well Southwark, support for elders and carers. This will see us offer a range of on-site service provision to older people in Southwark. Our work has been significantly impacted by the pandemic but we have moved swiftly to adapt our service provision and to maintain contact with our service users.

Prior to lockdown, we ran 25 groups for older people which included social, exercise and activity groups. All groups are held in local venues that are provided free of cost. Transport to groups is provided by our volunteer drivers or via a minibus service for those who are unable to travel independently. In response to the pandemic, we have adapted as many of our existing groups as possible to offer online sessions or telephone calls from our specialist tutors or volunteers. We have also just launched our first socially distanced group within one of the residential care settings where it ran previously. 

Our groups provide service users with peer and social contact and, prior to lockdown, offered the chance for service users to get out of the house and connect with other people. Adapting our groups to the current situation was a huge undertaking for the team. We are now looking at further adaptations as we adjust to social distancing and seek to further develop the digital connectivity of our service users. The Groups Coordinator has a key role to play in the next phase of our groups offer. We need a highly motivated, organised and technologically aware individual to help us navigate through this complicated period of maintaining and developing our groups offer.

The deadline for applications is 5:00pm on Monday 19th October

Interviews will take place on Thursday 29th October

We are seeking a person with excellent organisational skills to help to coordinate our volunteers for the new winter night shelter, assist with food logistics and various other administrative and practical duties. He/she will have a vital role in assisting the Shelter Manager to set up systems and processes for the new shelter.

The post-holder will be based at Stoke Newington for four afternoons each week and one afternoon per week at Clapton offices.

This job is initially offered as a six-month contract, with possibility of extension.

We will be interviewing on a rolling basis as we receive applications, initially by Zoom. 

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we will close to applications once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

We are looking for someone to refine and co-ordinate our current temporary COVID-19 emergency food relief distribution hub on the ground in Rotherhithe SE16 to ensure that those most at risk of food insecurity locally are getting the essential supplies they need.  This will be followed by planning and managing the transition of these operations to an alternative site over the coming months, in collaboration with local partners.

What we do

Time & Talents is a lively, busy community centre in the heart of Rotherhithe, SE16.  Set in a leafy heritage building, and ‘T&T2’, our second venue in Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, we offer something for everyone. With a history of 133 years of supporting people of all ages in Rotherhithe and Bermondsey, we bring people together for mutual support, fun and friendship, with a wide range of services and activities for older adults, children and families’ projects and volunteering opportunities.

During COVID-19, in partnership with Southwark Council and other food hubs in the Borough, we have been operating a weekly temporary emergency relief food distribution hub from our Old Mortuary building.  With a team of staff and volunteers, we take in deliveries and donations of essential food and hygiene supplies and in turn sort, pack and deliver food parcels to 250 of the most isolated and socio-economically disadvantaged people in the local area.  We are now looking to refine these operations and to transition them to a partner site in Rotherhithe over the coming months.  In the longer team, and in partnership with other local stakeholders, we want to develop a sustainable model that addresses food insecurity locally with dignity, choice and empowerment and connects local people to their community.

The role

In this role, you’ll be;

• Running the weekly food distribution hub (currently operating on Wednesdays and Thursdays)
  • Managing the flow of food through the project to include:
  • Working with partners who donate food to the project
  • Ordering from our suppliers
  • Receiving deliveries and sorting and managing stock
  • Stock rotation
  • Safe storage of high-risk food items
  • Overseeing food hygiene
• Managing the recipients list, including accepting and rejecting referrals on an ongoing basis and in line with operational capacity
• Assessing and refining current processes and procedures
• Working with clients to shape and improve the service
• Supervising and training volunteers
• Planning and co-ordinating the transition of current operations to a local partner site in partnership with other local community organisations and wider stakeholders
• Managing the day-to-day finances of the project

About you

You are passionate about healthy food and nutritious eating and believe that quality food should be available for everyone.  You’re a problem solver and you get things done. You have strong relationship building skills and build trust and credibility easily. You’re flexible, accountable, take responsibility, are highly organised and skilled in multitasking.

About us

We are an energetic, experienced, and passionate team of 15, with a strong sense of shared purpose and a lively sense of humour. You’ll have the chance to make a big contribution to a growing, ambitious and innovative organisation which has doubled its reach and impact in recent years.

This role is part-time, with flexibility for regular evening and occasional weekend working.

Time & Talents is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity, and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person that they are. We actively encourage applications from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

If you would like an informal chat about the job, please email us with your phone number and a suitable time for us to call.

The closing date is 17:30 on Wednesday 7 October 2020.  However, we’ll be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as possible.

TO APPLY: All applications to be submitted online via CharityJob. Send a CV and a cover letter of no more than two sides of A4, explaining why you want the job and how your experience relates to the job description and person specification.

IMPORTANT: We’ll use cover letters to assess applications alongside CVs. Please ensure you take the time to include a well-written cover letter as detailed above.  We won’t assess applications without one.

Coronavirus/COVID-19: the safety and wellbeing of our current and future employees remain a top priority, therefore interviews will be conducted remotely by video if necessary.

The Clinical Effectiveness Co-ordinator role is part of the Professionalism department, which is responsible for the maintenance, delivery and development of agreed standards across the pathology profession.

You will have experience of policy, process or guideline development. You will have experience of proofreading, document formatting and editing documents for publication. You will also have excellent written skills with a good grasp of grammar and punctuation. Excellent IT skills with the ability to use all Microsoft Office packages to an advanced level, and you are able to prioritise multiple demands and meet deadlines

The College is a professional membership organisation dedicated to the advancement of the science and practice of pathology. There are currently approximately 10, 900 members, all of whom are pathologists and scientists based in hospitals, universities and laboratories in the UK and overseas. The College’s main tasks are to set and maintain training standards for doctors and scientists, to advise on the appointment of consultants, to ensure the membership is kept up to date with current practice through the continuing professional development scheme, and to promote the latest developments in pathology by holding scientific meetings.

The College’s mission is to promote excellence in the practice of pathology and to be responsible for maintaining standards through training, assessments, examinations and professional development.

To apply, please complete the supporting information form and email via the details on our website which can be found through the application link.

Interviews will be held on the 19 October 2020.

If you would like to speak to someone about the role, please contact HR in the first instance, details of which can also be found on our website.

Operations Coordinator

Do you share our passion for combating poverty and hunger? Join us in helping to change lives.

Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank are looking for a committed Operations and Volunteer Coordinator to maintain and develop a safe and efficient operating environment for our staff, volunteers and service users.

This role would give you the opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative Foodbank and to improve the lives of people in our community.

During the Covid-19 outbreak, we are delivering our services differently for the short to medium term. Our staff and volunteers are working from a distribution centre and we are delivering food to clients. We will go back to working in our office and Foodbank centres when it is safe to do so; therefore, this role may at the outset include working from the distribution centre, our offices and/or partly from home.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise Foodbank operations in Fulham, Shepherds Bush and White City
• Recruit, select, induct and train volunteers
• Supervise and support volunteers, including managing conflict and difficult situations
• Maintain a safe system of work at the Foodbank’s offices and centres
• Ensure health & safety compliance and quality assurance is maintained
• Communicate safeguarding concerns to the Safeguarding Lead
• Administer systems in relation to referral partners
• Administer the annual quality assurance process with the Trussell Trust

Requirements:

• Educated to at least A Level or equivalent, with relevant experience
• An operational or office management role, coordinating people
• Experience of successfully coordinating staff or volunteers
• Experience of writing and delivering training content
• Ability to manage and prioritise tasks in a busy environment
• Ability to write clear and concise reports for management
• Digital skills and an interest in developing new working practices
• Commitment to social justice and tackling poverty
• Empathetic, with the ability to work with a diverse range of people

About Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank:

We are the Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank, an independent charity, and a proud member of the Trussell Trust Foodbank Network, providing a range of essential services for people who need help in our community. Our mission is the prevention and relief from poverty. But we don’t ‘just’ provide food. We know that by the time someone comes to the Foodbank, there may be wider issues needing support; which is why we also offer professional advice through our partners at H&F Citizens Advice and H&F Law Centre. We offer free talking therapies, deliver Eat Well Spend Less Courses and run an art class and holiday clubs We believe in helping ‘the whole person’ when possible and aim to respond quickly to the needs we see around us.

Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank is an Equal Opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We serve a diverse part of London and we would particularly welcome applications from residents of Hammersmith and Fulham.

We are a charity founded on Christian principles. We do not expect every member of the team to be a Christian but we do ask for a shared commitment to our aims and values.

An Enhanced Criminal Records check is required for this role as we work with vulnerable people in society.

Location: Based at St Matthew’s Church, Wandsworth Bridge Road, London, SW6 2TX, with regular visits to Foodbank centres

Job type: Full Time, 37.5 hours a week with occasional evening and Saturday work

Term: Funded for 2 years, with a possibility of further extension

Salary: £28,000-£30,000 per annum, depending on skills and/or experience

Benefits: Includes 33 days annual leave, the afternoon off work on your birthday and cycle to work scheme.

Closing date for applications: this is set for 20th October but we may bring this forward depending on the number of applications, so please do apply as soon as you can.

Strictly no agencies please.

You may have experience of the following: Operations Coordinator, Operations Administrator, Office Administrator, Office Admin, Administrator, Admin Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit Volunteer Coordinator, Trainer, Volunteering, Volunteer Recruitment, Volunteering Coordinator, Voluntary Sector, etc.

Ref: 93741

The Mental Health Foundation is the UK’s leading charity for everyone’s mental health.  We are home to Mental Health Awareness Week and, with prevention at the heart of what we do, we aim to find and address the sources of mental health problems so that people and communities can thrive.

Our focus is on three key areas:

1. Impact

We systematically consider how to scale ideas informed by evidence.  We build partnerships and alliances that increase the impact and reach of our work.

2. Influence

We harness evidence and the voice of lived experience to advocate for preventive approaches and create campaigns which tackle the root causes of poor mental health. 

3. Integrity

We continue to build a strong organisation that lives its values - that is open, kind, outward-looking and sustainable.

We have pioneered change for 70 years and we are not afraid to challenge the status quo. Come join us!

This exciting Project Manager role will deliver multiple projects for school leavers and university students that promote positive mental health and wellbeing at key educational transitions.  From pre-university to university and between years, focusing on prevention and early intervention through peer-led programmes of educational activities.  

What does the role involve?

• Designing curriculum and training for psychoeducation packages
• Facilitating coproduction with students and school leavers
• Managing relationships with external partners
• Working closely with research and communications teams to evaluate and promote projects effectively

What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?

• Evidenced strong experience of working in partnership and co-production, preferably in the field of mental health and/or working with young people
• Demonstrable excellent project management skills
• Demonstrable strong experience of writing and designing curriculum and training for youth programmes for print and digital use
• Demonstrable strong experience of facilitating workshops

Why should you join the Mental Health Foundation?

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 27 after 5 years’ service

• 3 closure days between Christmas and New Year
• Up to 3 wellbeing days per annum
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous non-contributory pension scheme, 8% at 3 months service, rising to 10% at 6 months service employer contribution
• Life Assurance Scheme at four times annual salary
• Flexible working
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to work scheme

Please note that for safeguarding purposes, all our roles require an enhanced DBS check.  Also, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. 

How to apply

If you think your skills, knowledge and experience  match and you’d like to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation, please apply through our website job page.  Please note that all sections of the application form should be completed as CVs will not be accepted.  Applications will close at midnight on 7th October 2020.  Interviews are planned for 15th October 2020.  You will be asked to prepare a presentation as part of the interview process.

Diversity is greatly valued at the Foundation.  Applications from all sections of the community are actively encouraged.  If you have a disability, require any additional support or have any questions regarding the role, again please contact us through our website jobs section.

Due to Covid-19 and until further notice, we are operating digital recruitment (including interviews via video conferencing) and on-boarding processes.  We are blending office and homeworking until further notice.

We look forward to hearing from you!

• £20,660 per year (based on a full time salary of £27,670)
• 28 hours per week (to potentially include some evening work)
• Permanent
• Based in Greenwich

Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind is a highly regarded, innovative local Charity working alongside people with mental health problems and dementia to improve their quality of life. With an annual turnover of more than £4m, over 120 staff and 250 volunteers, we are one of the largest charities in the Mind network.

Commissioned by the Royal Borough of Greenwich and delivered as part of an alliance of local Third sector organisations, the Connecting Communities service provides Greenwich residents with information, guidance and support to access mainstream services that can help them lead independent lives.

This is an exciting time to become part of the team at Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind, as we work with our partners Metro, Age UK Bromley & Greenwich, Greenwich Mencap, GAD (Greenwich Association for Disabled People) and the Volunteer Centre Greenwich.

About the role:

As Connecting Communities Project Worker, you will lead on the delivery and continued development of this service, working closely with internal and external teams to ensure a high quality service.  As well as providing support to clients, you will develop a team of reception information volunteers to respond to requests for information from phone and door callers.

Requirements:

Reporting to the Peer Support Volunteer Manager, you will have experience of the following to make you stand out:

• Providing appropriate and accessible information and guidance
• Supporting people with mental health problems
• Supporting volunteers

Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity, promote equality, and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 

Staff benefits include:

• a matched contribution pension scheme
• 25 days’ holiday (pro-rata, rising with service)
• quality supervision and training opportunities.

Closing date: 11:59pm on Thursday 8th October 2020

Likely interview date: Monday 19th October 2020

More information can be found on our website

Registered Charity: 1082972

Hackney Winter Night Shelter will be running from a “fixed” venue in Stoke Newington over winter 2020-21.  We are adapting our service due to the coronavirus pandemic to make sure that everyone is safe and that we are covid-secure.

We are recruiting overnight workers (two posts) to ensure the security, safety and wellbeing of our night shelter guests and the building overnight.  Hours will be 9.30pm to 8.30am (with one hour unpaid break) and includes working every other weekend.  Some flexibility would be an advantage.

Experience of working in homelessness is not essential, but the successful applicant must have the abllity to build a good rapport with people at all levels and able to deal with emergencies calmly and confidently. 

You will be the sole worker on site overnight.

The contract is until end March 2021, with possibility of extension.

We will be interviewing on a rolling basis as we receive applications, initially by Zoom. 

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we will close to applications once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

If you have a strong understanding of the impact of the violence, racial inequity and systemic injustice on marginalised communities and are passionate about empowering those most affected to create a change, then we can’t wait to hear from you!

ABOUT US

The 4Front Project is a member-led youth organisation empowering young people and communities to fight for justice, peace and freedom. The organisation was established in 2012 to provide a platform for those who have been impacted by violence to create change. We support members with experiences of violence and the criminal justice system to create change in their own lives, communities and society.

Over the last eight years, we have pioneered an approach that empowers those most directly harmed by violence and the criminal justice system to be at the forefront of a grassroots movement for change. Our holistic model has been designed specifically to support young people aged 13 - 25 with complex needs as a result of multiple systemic disadvantages and disproportionate exposure to serious violence. By advocating for a holistic approach to build peace, we are transforming the way in which society understands how to support young people who have been affected by violence and shaping the agenda around how to tackle the systemic causes of it. 

We acknowledge the impact of racism and discrimination on our members and actively work to dismantle these systems, whilst supporting members to recognise their strengths and identify systemic barriers to their progress. In this way, we support 4Front members to make changes in their own lives, whilst exploring the inequity they’ve experienced and amplifying their voices to create systemic change. Becoming a member means joining a powerful youth-led movement for change that is transforming the way peace and justice are understood by centring healing, rather than punishment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a formidable Campaigns and Communications Coordinator to develop our transformative campaigning work and support young change makers to take the lead. You care deeply about revolutionising society and are personally invested in fighting for justice and equity. You can hold emotion and know how to create safe spaces for people to explore their experiences and build their sense of identity. You have experience working on campaigns that transform policy. You are well networked, already a part of groups that are tackling social justice issues and keen to actively research and network with other organisations that will become our partners and allies. You understand the power of effective communication to change minds and have interesting and unique ideas about how to get a message across. You have worked or volunteered as a mentor and you’re dedicated to tackling social justice issues. You are comfortable with conflict and have experience of managing difficult conversations to successful resolutions. You see courage in vulnerability and believe in building the resilience of young people. Most importantly, you are committed to peace and you fundamentally believe in the potential to change, both at an individual and societal level. You will be a visionary leader, seeing your work at The 4Front Project as a crucial part of your identity and purpose in life. You will be committed to upholding our vision, mission, principles and values at all times. You will be bold, actively contributing to a workplace culture that centres justice, healing, change and hope. You will play a fundamental role in supporting The 4Front Project to change society for the better.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

COORDINATE OUR CAMPAIGNS

• Develop and deliver unique campaigns that support our mission and drive significant change in policy or opinion
• Identify new campaign opportunities and develop ambitious campaign strategies in collaboration with 4Front Members
• Develop full campaign plans with clear objectives and milestones to ensure that we can evaluate the success of all campaigning activities
• Support guide and empower our Youth Activism Coordinators and other members to develop and lead public-facing campaigns and activism projects that ensure their voices are amplified and platformed
• Facilitate weekly campaign meetings to enable members to learn, develop, grow and lead our campaigns
• Protecting vulnerable campaign members and accommodate their mental health, learning difficulties, disabilities, and other needs by creating a safe and supportive environment where they  feel accepted and welcomed
• Ensure our campaigning work represents the concerns of people affected by violence and the criminal justice system from across the UK
• Develop creative strategies to raise awareness of our campaigns, engage a range of people in our campaigning activity and grow our campaign supporter base
• Connect with national and international partners in order to collaborate on campaigns
• Coordinate direct actions across the country in collaboration with members and partners
• Develop campaign messages and write campaign materials (for online and print), briefings, comment pieces, op-eds and features for the mainstream media
• Maintain appropriate records using our database system and other monitoring systems when required,  incorporating regular assessment, supervision and review

LEAD OUR COMMUNICATIONS

• Develop and implement a new communications strategy which effectively captures and promotes all aspects of our work and advances our mission, values and overall strategic objectives to grow our reach and influence among key audiences
• Develop a shared understanding across the organisation of our key audiences and messages, and how communications can drive positive change 
• Lead our efforts to become better story-tellers and set out a vision and path to pursue our narrative-shifting goals.
• Identifying effective ways to illustrate the value and impact of our work and maximise our impact by presenting and disseminating our work in an accessible manner across various channels, including social media.
• Create and review metrics and indicators to assess progress on the communications strategy, and gather relevant data for this purpose, drawing on best practices
• Produce a wide range of communications materials and other outputs, including news blasts, reports, briefings, factsheets, blog posts, periodic bulletins, press releases, annual reports, OpEds, video and other audiovisual materials
• Maintaining content on our website, including writing, editing and content management; enhancing its design and accessibility
• Generate engaging social media content to grow our audience through our existing platforms (Twitter, Instagram and Facebook), as well as developing a presence on new platforms
• Proactively seek opportunities to bring our perspective and voice to public conversations on injustice and inequality, maintaining and expanding contacts with relevant media
• Managing relationships with web developers, designers,videographers, photographers and other communications-related service providers
• Work in collaboration with service teams to ensure that communications work (print and digital) is effectively built into project plans and is adequately resourced
• Edit and coordinate the production and dissemination of our research and advocacy publications ensuring these adhere to house style and quality standards, as well as promoting distinctive and consistent visual branding
• Develop proactive and reactive responses to the media and lead on the development of a media interaction strategy
• Provide advice to the team to ensure that the tone of voice is met throughout the organisation’s communications

You will also provide cover on occasion and undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested of you outside of this role description.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

• First-hand experiences of the issues we address through our work
• Experience of campaigning, activism and social action work
• An understanding of social justice issues, systemic inequality and injustice, including the impact of the criminal justice system on marginalised communities
• Experience supporting and coordinating groups of people
• Proven experience of developing unique and effective communications in a range of formats
• Excellent teamwork skills and experience of supporting and motivating others
• Experience of working to targets, budgets, and deadlines
• Experience of working robustly within challenging and unpredictable environments as well as effectively managing change

DESIRABLE

• Experience of working in an organisation which promotes the rights of vulnerable communities with multiple disadvantages
• Experience supporting young people that have experienced injustice, inequality and other disadvantage
• Experience building and maintaining excellent relationships partnerships with community organisations and campaign groups
• Project management experience
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection frameworks
• Experience of using CRM effectively
• A valid driving license and a car

HOW TO APPLY

THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS THURSDAY 8TH OCTOBER 2020 AT 12.00PM

We would like this position to start as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so we encourage early applications. 

To apply for this position, please send:

1. A comprehensive and relevant CV

2. A supporting statement addressing the person specification 

3. And either:

• An essay answering the questions below (no longer than 750 words for each question). 

• A video of you addressing the questions below (no longer than 8 minutes in total).

1) What do the words ‘justice’, ‘peace’ and ‘freedom’ mean to you and how have these concepts impacted your view of the world? 

2) What are your top three priorities for building equity in our society and how would you go about it?

3) What does empowerment mean to you and how do you feel it can be incorporated as a principle in your work?

This will be reviewed by 4Front Members, Staff and Trustees.

There is a 3-stage selection process:

1.  An initial video interview (30 mins)

2. An interactive in person interview with 4Front Members and Staff (including a preparation task)

3. A final round interview with the Board of Trustees.

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against candidates who may have previous convictions. We will also make reasonable adjustments for employees that may have access requirements.

Please ensure you quote the job reference number in the subject line of your email.

Are you an experienced and motivated project administrator? Do you know what it takes to create attention-grabbing content for social media? Do you want to be part of an organisation whose mission is to create positive change through film? 
 

We are looking for a dependable, self-motivated and organised individual to join our Dalston based core team.
 

Who we are:

Since its launch in 2006, Inside Job Productions (IJP) has established itself as one of the UK’s leading independent film production companies operating as a social enterprise. Working with a team of freelance creatives we produce film and digital content for some of the world’s largest corporations and some of the smallest charities. Recent clients include Johnson & Johnson, NFU Mutual, NHS England, British Lung Foundation, Refugee Council and Thrive LDN. 

As a social enterprise, we have also consistently prioritised our social impact. We have worked extensively with people who have experienced disadvantage or discrimination, including the delivery of a production trainee scheme for women within the criminal justice sector and latterly for young people living with mental health problems. We have also run multiple workshops using film and digital media as a creative way of providing marginalised communities with a new voice, as well as useful and transferable skills. 

We have recently been awarded a grant from the Ministry of Justice to support a two-year programme of work within London prisons to develop film content which will address the multiple mental health problems experienced by many people in custody. 

Key responsibilities:

Production/Project Management (c.70%)

• Set up and management of film productions from commission through to final delivery.
• Client liaison.
• Sourcing and booking crew, equipment, travel and accommodation, locations/studio spaces.
• Writing and disseminating production paperwork including call sheets, risk assessments, production agreements etc.
• Keeping track of budgets and finances (credit card reconciliation, petty cash).
• Providing support to the finance manager (Processing invoices for, credit card reconciliation, petty cash).
• Staff administration duties (annual leave, sickness absence etc). 
• Updating and maintaining company subscriptions and databases
• Transcription of film rushes
• Responding to phone and email queries.
• Attending quarterly board meetings, taking and writing up minutes.
• General office management 

Social Media Management / Digital Marketing (c.30%)

• Creating engaging content for IJP’s social media channels (Twitter, Instagram)
• Writing content for and updating the IJP Website.
• Creation of engaging marketing materials. 

Who you are:

• You have previous experience and can demonstrate the ability to take on the responsibilities listed above. 
• Highly organised and comfortable working across numerous projects at one given time.
• Excellent communication and writing skills with a keen eye for detail, grammar and punctuation.
• Strong understanding of social media channels.
• Hands on experience in content management. 
• Self-motivated and proactive. 

Whist we welcome applicants who have previous experience of working in a film or TV environment this is not an essential requirement for this role. What we are looking for is an excellent, all round project manager / administrator who is willing to learn and take on new responsibilities.

Some of the benefits of working for us:

• Holiday entitlement – 20 days per year (pro rata of full time allowance of 25 days + 8 bank holidays). 
• Training allowance to support your own professional development. 
• Flexible working.
• A role where no two working days are the same. 
• Making a difference to the lives of vulnerable people. 

This is a part time position offered 3 days a week. 

Salary: £28,000 pro rata £16,800 
Location: Inside Job Productions, 18-22 Ashwin Street, Dalston, London, E8 3DL

Deadline for applications: Friday 25th September @ 5pm
Interviews: Virtual interviews will be carried out during w/c 28th September 2020. 

Please apply by uploading your CV and covering letter (maximum one page) via CharityJob.

IJP is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from all backgrounds to apply.

Background and context:

Fight for Peace (FFP) uses boxing and martial arts combined with education and personal development to realise the potential of young people living in communities affected by crime, violence and social exclusion. Founded in Rio de Janeiro in 2000 to work with young people involved in and affected by the drug trade, FFP opened a second Academy in Newham London in 2007 to help tackle the issue of youth involvement in gangs and violence. Having established FFP Academies in both Rio and London, FFP began expanding globally in 2011 and now has a presence in 25 countries via its Global Alumni Network of over 140 trained community based partner organisations.

FFP is seeking a talented passionate individual, strategic thinker and experienced Employability Coordinator (EC), who will be responsible for strategic planning and running of the Employability Programme at FFP. With a strong background in working with NEET’s (not in education, employment or training) and/or working with corporate partners, the role requires an individual who can engage easily with a wide range of young people and structure opportunities in both entry level roles and long-term careers.

This post requires someone who possesses a proactive nature and is able to establish business partnerships and create employment opportunities in various sectors to cater for the diversity of interest required by Academy members. It is a two year, full-time, position.

Main Purpose:

Reporting directly to the Head of Programmes (HoP) the successful candidate will work closely with the education and mentoring teams to develop a structured programme for Academy members in:

• Creating ‘quick win’ job opportunities: link with employers able to offer entry level roles (retail, construction, catering) to meet the immediate and pressing need for income that could result in alternative/illegal activities;
• Create long term meaningful employment: utilise the input from consultation with young people to target industries of interest to provide meaningful career based employment;
• Building a range of partnerships: build connections with industries of interest to FFP’s caseload (creative, tech and sports based opportunities) that FFP lacks to meet the needs of young people and sustain engagement;
• Maximising existing partnerships: maximise existing corporate funding relationships;
• Developing a new programme of flexible workshops and other support for young people to get them ‘work ready’.

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Leading on all employability related activities at the Fight for Peace Academy;
• Developing a new employability programme that supports young people’s development into employment both short term  and into a long term vocation;
• Being able to develop programmes in circumstances related to local/national coronavirus lockdowns and health restrictions imposed, leading to varied challenges to both access to young people, and young people’s engagement;
• Acting as relationship manager for some of Fight for Peace’s most generous corporate partners, creating structured opportunities for young people to gain work experience and potential employment;
• Conducting research to identify and engage potential new corporate and major partners to create structured opportunities for young people to gain work experience and potential employment;
• Effectively networking to establish strong structured employability links with local and surrounding businesses to establish work placements, internships and job opportunities;
• Continuously improving and developing all aspects of the employability programme to successfully respond to local youth needs within Newham and the surrounding areas;
• Planning and overseeing all vocational courses ran by FFP at the Academy;
• Supporting the Fundraising team with the maintenance of employee engagement via corporate partners;
• Inputting accurate data –to ensure the monitoring, evaluation and learning team have all information readily available for internal and external reports;
• Ensuring social and programme outputs and outcomes are met;
• Managing the Academy one evening per week and additionally one Friday every eight weeks;
• Any other duties that may be required.

Person Specification:

The successful candidate will have:

Essential

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working in a community/charity setting engaging hard to reach young people supporting them into successful employment opportunities;
• A demonstrable record of progressing young people onto various training opportunities, education courses and/or employment;
• A proven track record of establishing strong partnerships with various services and business sectors creating opportunities for work experience/internships/job opportunities for young people;
• A proven understanding of the employment/further education sector;
• Excellent written skills and attention to detail;
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, including the ability to multi-task and work under pressure;
• An ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team;
• Experience of working with corporate donors or clients to fulfil objectives;
• A willingness to try new things and support the development of others;
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office packages/monitoring, evaluation and learning processes and database systems (ideally Salesforce);
• Be willing to work flexible hours and to support Academy activities and attend Academy events;
• Demonstrate a commitment to FFP’s mission and values;
• Safeguarding trained and experience of applying safeguarding awareness to a youth work setting;
• Right to work in the UK.

Personal qualities:

• A highly motivated and energetic leader;
• Strong influencing skills – the ability to show insight and manage complex situations and processes between people;
• An ability to engage with a wide variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds and build rapport at ease;
• An empathic approach when assisting members with their issues;
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Self-starter, ability to use own initiative to achieve targets;
• The capacity to perform under pressure;
• A proactive nature and committed team player.

Fight for Peace is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

How to apply: Please email your CV and cover letter (no longer than two pages) addressing how you meet the person specification.

Deadline: Wednesday 30th September at midnight.

Successful applicants to be interviewed will be notified by Friday 2nd October 

First round of interviews will take place on: 6th and 7th October

Organisation

Jami was established in 1989 by parents, relatives and friends of people who experienced mental health difficulties. In 2013 Jami became responsible for the community’s non-residential mental health provision, creating a single mental health service for the Jewish community.

Compeer is Jami’s new in-house befriending programme which aims to improve the quality of life, self-esteem, and resilience of people with mental illness through one-to-one support with a trained volunteer.

Pairs meet up regularly for simple social and practical activities, to provide support to people at their homes, or to access their local communities, with most interactions having taken place over the phone in response to lockdown. 

Job purpose

To work closely with the Compeer Volunteer Manager to deliver and develop Compeer volunteering at Jami, as well as to support the wider volunteering aims and objectives across the charity. This includes supporting the recruitment, induction, training, supervision, and retention of Compeer at Jami volunteers, as well as supporting the people who use Compeer.

Key relationships

• Compeer Volunteering Manager and Volunteer and Pastoral Coordinator
• Jami service managers
• External volunteering agencies and local community groups
• Compeer affiliates

Main responsibilities

Coordinating Compeer:

• Along-side the Compeer Manager, support the recruitment process for Compeer volunteering, which includes interviewing, screening, developing, and delivering role-specific training, matching, support, and supervision of Compeer volunteers
• Monitor volunteer/friend caseload via telephone and face-to-face contact and processing of volunteer reports
• Support matched pairs in planning for and organizing wellbeing and/or practical activities
• Developing the virtual and telephone Compeer to incorporate wellbeing and other 1:1 activity
• Formally assessing client need, complete with regular reviews and outcome monitoring
• Providing updates in both qualitative and quantitative form to the Compeer Volunteering Manager when needed
• Updating and maintaining key documents, which includes the newsletter and volunteering handbook
• Liaising with internal and external referrers to ensure a smooth referral process whilst also respecting confidentiality and GDPR
• Working with the education team to facilitate other training modules for volunteers for the prospectus when needed
• Provide support in problem solving and crisis intervention as needed in the Compeer relationship and wider program
• Facilitate and organize volunteer support sessions on a regular basis
• Attend meetings with external agencies when appropriate

Other:

• Keep up to date with practice developments through involvement in appropriate national and local networks
• Maintain own personal development and keep up to date with current knowledge and health and social care agenda through reading, attending study days, conferences, and meetings as appropriate
• Work within Health and Safety guidelines, with reference to the Lone Worker Policy and individual risk assessments
• Compliance with the Equality Act, and Health and Safety legislation
• Attend regular supervision with named supervisor
• Participate in the organisation’s appraisal process
• Ensure that all activities are operated in a way which is consistent with the values of Jami and the Jewish community it serves.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager or another designated senior manager

See attched JD for more info

To apply please send your C.V. and a one page covering letter