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Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as a Senior Policy Adviser and help us to change outcomes for children experiencing the injustice of poverty in the UK.
Every child has the right to have their basic needs met, and to receive the support to ensure they can reach their full potential. The greatest barrier to this in the UK is poverty and inequality.
Our UK mission is to make a sustainable reduction in the number of children growing up in poverty, and to narrow the learning gap between those children and their better-off peers.
We believe this future is possible. It requires more money to be put back into the pockets of parents and carers, decent jobs, more opportunities for young children to play and learn, and policies and services which centre children and families’ needs, reduce discrimination, and that are designed to help children to flourish by preventing difficulties at the earliest possible stage: in pregnancy, at birth, in the crucial first 1,001 days of life and throughout childhood.
We work closely with the communities we aim to support. We recognise their diversity and strengths as well as the challenges they face, and we aim to reflect their diversity and experiences in our UK staff team.
This role is situated in the UK Child Poverty Squad within our Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns Division. We integrate lobbying government, research, policy, media and campaigning and organising into one agile, powerful engine for change. It’s fundamental to how we do things that we alongside families who know what poverty feels like.
As Senior Policy and Advocacy Adviser (UK Child Poverty), you will lead Save the Children’s UK child poverty policy work targeting Westminster / the UK government. You will work with minimal supervision, leading complex research and policy projects whilst always working effectively and collaboratively with others and demonstrating positive leadership behaviours. You’ll be comfortable with complex issues and working with experts. But you’ll also be comfortable synthesising insights from parents and young people and have strong political nous. You have a gift for simplifying ideas and policy solutions, making sure they make sense to others, and are practical and doable for decision makers.
You will:
- Lead / oversee Save the Children’s UK child poverty policy development work and projects targeting Westminster / UK government, with minimal supervision from the Head of Child Poverty, developing credible policy proposals with input from colleagues across the 4 nations, and which resonate with parents, children and young people
- Hold the evidence, practice and policy landscape and external stakeholders in England / Westminster on UK child poverty and its impact on children’s early learning, supporting the Policy and Advocacy Adviser to build and maintain their expert knowledge
- Contribute to the success of SCUK’s UK child poverty mission by ensuring UK child poverty expertise is at the heart of our change strategies: primarily our UK / Westminster child poverty strategy, but also providing your expertise to multi-disciplinary teams across the 4 nations as needed, and to senior colleagues
To be successful you will:
- Have in-depth knowledge and understanding of the evidence base around child poverty, and the impact on children’s learning, as well as the policy landscape and external stakeholders with a focus on Westminster
- Experience of working with children and / or parents to develop research plans, policy proposals or advocacy strategies
- Significant experience of using evidence from a range of sources to analyse policy challenges and develop creative, credible, salient policy solutions
- Be solutions-focused with a creative problem-solving approach
- Comfortable taking risks, in order to learn, grow and develop
- A strong team player with an empowering and collaborative working style, and excellent interpersonal skills
- Positive, resilient, and committed to improving the lives of families on low incomes across the UK, demonstrating positive leadership behaviours to others
Diversity & Inclusion
To help us attract and encourage applications from a wide range of people, we are holding an open information session so that you can find out more about working at Save the Children, the UK Impact team and our vision and mission for children in the UK.
Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.
At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.
If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity, and a commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.
Closing date: 28 February 2021.
What we do
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Want to help shape a world where LGBT+ people are accepted without exception? Here’s your chance.
For the last thirty years, Stonewall has been working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bi and trans people. As a charity we rely on the generosity of private individuals, communities and organisations. Without it, none of what we do would be possible.
Join us as our Senior Programmes Officer in our Programmes Team in Stonewall Scotland to help shape a world where everyone is accepted without exception. Reporting to the Head of Programmes you will focus on helping businesses, charities, public services and educational institutions to develop inclusive cultures through membership of one our innovative Diversity Champion and Children and Young People’s Services programmes. You will be involved in all aspects of LGBT+ workplace inclusion. As our Senior Programmes Officer you will be responsible for supporting our relationships with key stakeholders, providing expert support and guidance, growing our Champions programme, developing and delivering our suite of professional and community empowerment programmes. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your skillset and step up as an ally and role model.
The post will also give you the chance to demonstrate your confident presentational skills with a range of stakeholders at a variety of levels as well as your ability to engage and inspire audiences.
The successful candidate will be able to embody and model Stonewall’s values and behaviours – able to demonstrate understanding of both privilege and intersectionality and the challenges that face the identities and communities that Stonewall supports. Above all the candidate will want to work to change the world for all LGBT+ people.
Senior Programmes Officer
Edinburgh
£28,940
At Stonewall we want you to feel involved in all aspects of our work and to have amazing opportunities during your time with us . Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. In line with Stonewall’s commitments to race equity and trans inclusion, we are particularly seeking applications from People of Colour/ BAME people and/or trans people. Stonewall has a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.
Deadline for Applications: 5pm on 1 March 2021
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview, please let us know.
Stonewall is Britain’s leading charity for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans equality, working to create a world where every single person... Read more
Rocket Science is a specialist research and consultancy organisation focusing on poverty and welfare, health and social care, and employability and skills. We work across the UK from our three offices in Edinburgh, Newcastle and London. We work closely with our clients including central and local government, charities and community organisations to review and evaluate services, conduct social research including understanding needs, exploring lived experience, setting strategies and governance structures and conducting quantitative impact analysis such as cost benefit analysis and SROI.
We have two opportunities for people to join our Edinburgh and Newcastle Team:
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We are looking for a consultant to join our Edinburgh and Newcastle Team to support contracts across the UK. We are looking for an enthusiastic team member with experience in research, social research, or in one of our specialist areas. This post will be based in either our Edinburgh or Newcastle office depending on the preference of the successful candidate.
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We are looking for a health and social care research expert to join our growing team to support and help drive our health and social care social research across Scotland and the North East of England as well as provide support for projects across the UK. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced team member who is interested in progressing into senior management of the company in the medium term.
We offer a highly supportive work environment centred around an intent-based leadership approach that empowers Rocket Scientists to be leaders in everything they do. In 2019 we were accredited at Gold level as both Investors in People and Investors in Young People. We were one of the first companies to sign up to the Scottish Business Pledge and we are an accredited Living Wage employer.
Full details on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Role
Scottish Women’s Aid is excited to recruit for maternity cover for our External Affairs Officer. The role holder plays an essential part in the continued development and delivery of key messaging for SWA, increasing awareness of the organisation and ensuring our core values are reflected in all our communications.
The Organisation
Scottish Women’s Aid is Scotland’s leading voluntary sector organisation working to prevent domestic abuse and promote effective policy and practice responses for women, children and young people who experience domestic abuse. We are the umbrella organisation for 36 autonomous Women’s Aid groups delivering direct services to women, children, and young people across Scotland.
What You’ll Do
The External Affairs Officer will develop and support effective media relationships to ensure awareness and understanding of SWA to a wide target audience. You will create meaningful dialogue with appropriate stakeholders, responding to media enquiries and drafting briefing notes, articles and web content aligned to SWA’s core values and strategic priorities.
What We Need
The successful candidate will have substantial communications experience in a similar role, ideally with a sound understanding of parliamentary, political and policy processes. You will have the confidence, skills and proficiency to quickly add value to the role and organisation, alongside excellent written and verbal skills with the ability to translate complex information for appropriate media use. A sound understanding of social media, website, and content management systems, as well as impact evaluation and measurement, is essential for success in this position.
We’re looking for someone who has
- A proven track record of delivering on external affairs strategy in a similar organisational context
- A well-established comms network that supports effective partnership working with the media as well as political and parliamentary stakeholders
- A sound knowledge and understanding of the ethical considerations associated with media and communications
- The ability to manage communications in relation to external projects and services
- A positive track record of working to support colleagues with local and national campaign priorities
- Knowledge of communicating a gendered message and understanding of the issues relating to violence against women
- Experience of a range of software such as Mailchimp, Drupal, Survey Monkey, MS Office
Closing date for applications: 8th March 2021 @ 12noon
Interview date: 22nd March 2021 (via Zoom)
Scottish Women’s Aid is committed to promoting equality and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community. Applications will be accepted from women only under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Scottish Women’s Aid is a company limited by guarantee, company no. SC128433,
and a charity registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, charity no. SC001099.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT US
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity. We want to see a UK rich in native woods and trees, for people and wildlife. The Trust aims to engage and inspire people about woods and trees to help us meet our vision of creating, restoring and protecting woodland. We own and care for over 1,000 woodland sites across the United Kingdom and support the creation and management of woodland on land outside the Trust’s own estate.
Ben Shieldaig Estate is a property of 1,539 hectares set in a unique and dramatic landscape perched on the very fringes of Scotland’s west coast in the Wester Ross National Scenic Area. The mountain is home to a very special and extensive area of designated native woodland which includes a significant remnant of ancient Caledonian pinewood. Taking on the estate in 2019 has given us a rare opportunity to conserve an entire mountain and all its diverse ecosystems in one of the best-known upland landscapes in the UK.
THE ROLE
This is a unique opportunity to help drive forward one of the most ambitious conservation projects in the Highlands. The Estate Ranger will be responsible for overseeing maintenance programmes, ensuring that Ben Shieldaig is presented to the highest possible standards. You will assist with the development and supervision of management contracts, ensuring our contractors work to the highest standards, and recruit and manage volunteers on practical tasks.
Engaging with and involving surrounding communities in our work at the Ben Shieldaig will be an important part of the role. You will contribute to and implement engagement activities supporting the development of on and off-site interpretation and delivering a quality visitor experience. There will also be a strong focus on ecological monitoring to ensure the mosaic of habitats at Ben Shieldaig, especially existing native woodlands, are being protected and enhanced.
THE CANDIDATE
Ideally you will be qualified to HND/Degree level in land-based management in the conservation or forestry sector and be proficient in wildlife and habitat conservation activities. In addition, you’ll have experience of supervising contractors and managing contracts, supervising volunteers, organising public events and community engagement activities and carrying out ecological monitoring. You will be proficient in use of IT, preferably including GIS. You will need to be positive and results-focussed; determined to seek positive outcomes from challenging situations. You’ll be able to work and communicate with others effectively, be commercially astute and flexible to changing demands. A full driving licence is required.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
There’s no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Whatever you do here you will be supporting our work to protect and enhance woods and trees. In return we recognise and value our people. You'll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional
development, along with a contributory pension, life assurance and good holiday entitlement.
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Position: Insight and Impact Manager
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Flexible (currently home-based)
Salary: £38,506 - £43,897 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band F, Level 2
Department: Information and Support
At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.
About this job
In our Insight and Impact Manager role, you’ll be leading the collection, analysis, and presentation of evidence to measure our impact across our services. This is an important role that helps provide greater insight into the service needs of the MS Community.
You’ll be working closely with colleagues across the organisation to support the further development, promotion and innovation of our services to people affected by MS.
We’re looking for candidates with:
- A proven track record of data collection and analysis, using a range of techniques
- Experience in evaluating and organising information
- Experience of developing databases and data capture systems
- Excellent knowledge of the use and application of statistical techniques (eg. averaging, correlations, statistical significance)
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, graphs, and formulae.
We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.
The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.
As part of this exciting transformation, we’ll be moving from our current National Centre based in Cricklewood, London to Finsbury Park, London later this year. We’re expecting to be moving into our new office from August 2021.
Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 10 March
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We are committed to promoting equality and diversity.
No agencies please.
Policy & Public Affairs Manager
C £35,000 per annum depending on experience
Contract:Permanent
Location:Flexible home-based, with easy access to Westminster, London and willingness to travel to Cardiff and Edinburgh on a regular basis.
A world without liver disease – that’s our vision.
The British Liver Trust is the leading UK charity for adults affected by liver disease. Liver disease is the only one of the five big killer diseases that continues to increase, the Trust works to transform liver health through increased awareness, prevention, improved care and support.
We are looking for an exceptional Policy and Public Affairs Manager to join the team. This new role, will be responsible for working across Westminster and the devolved nations to influence politicians and parliamentarians so that we reduce liver disease mortality and improve care for patients with liver disease and liver cancer in the UK.
Primarily the post holder will:
- Be responsible for developing and implementing our influencing agenda, shaping and driving policy change.
- Ensure the British Liver Trust engages effectively and works in partnership with relevant key stakeholders including parliamentarians, politicians in the devolved nations, civil servants, policymakers, researchers, other related charities and clinical bodies
- Lead activities in responding to key legislative proposals, government consultations, and other strategic political consultations and developments that impact upon liver disease and liver cancer
You must be able to demonstrate success in a similar role. This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate and committed team, to help demonstrate the impact of our work and deliver great supporter care.
We are an equal opportunities employer and would be particularly pleased to hear from candidates from minority group backgrounds.
- a covering letter explaining how your experience, skills and knowledge make you suitable for the role, with particular relevance to the Job Description
- an up to date CV
Closing date: 9.00am 2.3.21
Interviews (via Zoom): 10.3.21
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Introduction
The Edinburgh International Festival is looking for an experienced Supporter Relations Manager to join the team. We want you to help us deliver this unparalleled celebration of the performing arts, which brings some of the most exciting and creative artists working today to audiences from around the world.
As part of the Development team, the Supporter Relations Manager will create, develop and manage a programme of stewardship and cultivation activities that fosters loyalty and engagement with the Edinburgh International Festival and offers gold standard stewardship, specifically for 2021 International Festival.
We believe that being inclusive and diverse across all areas of our work helps us bring the best international festival to Edinburgh. We believe that an inclusive culture is the foundation for a successful workplace, and we strive to grow our diverse representation across our staff, our artists and our audiences.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their backgrounds and life experience.
As part of the Development team, the Supporter Relations Manager will create, develop and manage a programme of stewardship and cultivation activities that fosters loyalty and engagement with the Edinburgh International Festival and offers gold standard stewardship, specifically for 2021 International Festival.
We believe that being inclusive and diverse across all areas of our work helps us bring the best international festival to Edinburgh. We believe that an inclusive culture is the foundation for a successful workplace, and we strive to grow our diverse representation across our staff, our artists and our audiences.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their backgrounds and life experience.
Supporter Relations Manager
Fixed term contract: Tuesday 6th April – Friday 3rd September 2021 (exact dates tbc with appointee)
Reports to: Head of Development
Works with: Development Team fundraisers (Corporate Partnerships Manager, Individual Giving Manager, Trusts & Foundations Manager, Strategic Partnerships Manager), Events Manager (temporary post) and Development Director.
Job Purpose: In consultation with fundraisers and others, the post holder will create, develop and manage a programme of stewardship and cultivation activities for major donors and supporters (sponsors, trusts and other stakeholders) that fosters loyalty and engagement with the Edinburgh International Festival and offers gold standard stewardship, specifically during the 2021 festival period and the limitations of COVID-19.
Specific Responsibilities
To work productively as part of the Development Team and in particular to support of the Head of Development and the Development Director with all cultivation and stewardship events and activities.
Responsibilities include:
- Scope and implement new and innovative stewardship methods to achieve goals as creatively and impactfully as possible to advance the organisation and engage with supporters and stakeholders
- Working with the Development team to create and deliver stewardship and cultivation events (in person and virtual) for all areas of fund-raising in corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, major gifts and international partners.
- In collaboration with fundraisers, create bespoke stewardship plans for major and principal donors (individuals and organisations) ensuring that activities give a gold-standard experience of the Edinburgh International Festival.
- Meet with fundraisers on a regular basis to discuss stewardship and/or cultivation requirements and ensure that activities are in place to support these during the Festival
- Provide best practice advice and guidance to fundraisers on stewardship activities that maximise interactions with prospects and donors of all level, building loyalty and engagement with the Edinburgh International Festival
- Support the Individual Giving Team with donor relations programme for Friends and mid-level donors
- Take the lead on complex cross-festival stewardship projects involving multiple stakeholders and working closely with senior leadership
- Working with the Executive Office to create impactful stakeholder engagement with public funders and other stakeholders
- Assist with compiling guest lists and sending invitations for International Festival events
- Record details in the Festival’s database Spectrix and ensure that information is frequently updated
- Liaise with the Head of Development and Events Manager re daily guest lists and create and circulate briefing notes to all attending EIF staff, including Directors
- With the Events Manager to be responsible for the delivery of virtual and in person events during and in the lead up to the Festival.
- Oversee the donor reporting schedule, supporting the Development Team, ensuring that reports for Supporters are produced on time
Post Festival
- Making sure records of attendance at stewardship and cultivation events and activities are complete for reporting purposes
- Completing a record of all stewardship activity and recommendations for taking this forward
General
- Attend Development Team regular meetings and stewardship planning meetings
- Attend other hospitality events and external meetings as agreed with the Development Director and Head of Development
- Be attentive to and implement EIF brand and style guidelines
- Respect Partners and EIF confidentiality
- Any other duties as requested by the Head of Development and the Development Director.
Person specification
- A proven track record of stewardship and donor engagement at senior level preferably in the cultural, university or third-sector.
- An understanding of the fund-raising process particularly in the cultivation and stewardship of relationships with individuals and organisations
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills including the ability to cope with high volumes of work, changing priorities and critical deadlines.
- Flexible approach and adaptability to last minute changes.
- Ability to analyse problems /anticipate situations, formulate suitable solutions and implement appropriate actions under pressure.
- Excellent standard of writing and confident oral communication skills
- An ability to work on own initiative, to be pro-active in developing engagement ideas
- A polished and personable manner, confident in dealing with stakeholders and senior colleagues
- Creativity and enthusiasm to inspire colleagues and create exceptional experiences
- A team player who demonstrates willingness to share information and ability to communicate positively and effectively with colleagues, including direct reports.
- Proficient in IT skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and ability to work from home if required
- An interest in and appreciation of arts and culture
Terms and Conditions
Our standard working hours are 35 hours per week, by agreement within standard office hours of 9.30 to 17.30, Monday to Friday. As this role starts before and continues for the duration of the annual International Festival, it will be necessary to work outside standard hours and at weekends and payment of overtime is not applicable to this post.
We welcome any requests to discuss flexible working. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working can also be part of the discussion at the offer stage. Please note that during the 3 week duration of the Festival it may not be possible to offer or continue previously agreed flexible working.
Contract type Fixed term
Salary £30,000 per annum pro rata
Holiday entitlement
22 days per annum and an additional 5 public holidays to be taken pro-rata
Pension Scheme
The International Festival will comply with the employer pension duties in accordance with Part 1 of the Pension Act 2008, as amended or replaced from time to time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.