Refugee Jobs in London

About us: 

The Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London (RAMFEL) is one of the largest immigration and asylum advice charities in the UK, supporting refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants to access justice. An OISC level 3 accredited organisation, we represent clients at all stages of the immigration and asylum process, up to and including the Upper Tribunal of the Immigration and Asylum Chamber. We also support clients to access destitution support, housing and relevant services they are entitled to.

In addition to our casework, we actively campaign for a fairer and more humane immigration system. Our campaigning and advocacy work focuses on 3 distinct areas: asylum/family reunion; the “hostile environment”; and foreign national rough sleepers. As part of our organisational strategy, we are already working towards achieving systemic changes in each area that will improve the way migrants in the UK are treated and reduce the legal and bureaucratic hurdles towards securing regular and ultimately secure immigration status.

Our approach focuses on both identifying and bringing strategic legal challenges but also engaging our political networks and ensuring we are able to influence those in power.

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, and those who are migrants or refugees, and who have lived experience of the impact of UK immigration policy and/or of rough sleeping.

The purpose of the role

We are looking for an Advocacy Officer to develop and expand our campaigning work.

Working as part of our Advocacy and Campaigning Team, the successful candidate will have a good understanding of political practices and procedures. They will also think strategically and see the bigger picture.

As our campaigning work is informed by our casework, the Advocacy Officer will need to maintain close relationships with our casework managers. This will enable the Advocacy Officer to identify and understand the issues our clients face.

Whilst existing legal knowledge of the UK’s immigration system is desirable, RAMFEL will support the successful candidate with developing their knowledge and, if they wish, support them with accrediting with the OISC.

Relationships: The Advocacy Officer is accountable to the RAMFEL Board through the RAMFEL management structure. The Advocacy Officer will usually be directed by the Head of Campaigns who will also act as a line manager.

Hours of work: The role is a full-time/ permanent position, requiring 37.5 hours per week. However, for the right candidate, we may consider accommodating part-time working hours. Given the nature of RAMFEL’s work, there may be instances where the Manager will need to exceed the standard hours. In such cases, compensatory time off can be arranged your line manager.

Terms: £34,000 – 38,000 per annum depending on experience. 28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays and 6% pension contribution.

Other benefits: Cycle to work scheme, tech scheme, and employee assistance program.

Place of work: The normal place of work will be at the People’s Place, 80-92 High Street, Stratford, E15 2NE and occasionally our Ilford office. As part of our hybrid work arrangement, we are presently requesting employees to be physically present in the office for 40% of their weekly working hours.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Developing the organisation’s political and other networks and influence

• Build and develop networks with MPs, their staffers and other governmental officials.
• Work closely with the Head of Campaigns to utilise political procedures and successfully influence those in power.
• Utilising political tools and procedures to raise issues faced by our clients.

Increasing the organisation’s profile

• Work with partner organisations to amplify our messaging.
• Assist with increasing our social media presence.
• Networking to develop relationships and support with organisations and individuals outside of the immigration sector.
• Increasing our media presence.

Developing and supporting legal and other challenges to oppressive practices

• Drafting briefing papers for political, media and other use.
• Leading the organisation’s responses to calls for evidence.
• Identifying and supporting strategic challenges being brought by the organisation.
• Developing relationships with those directly and indirectly impacted by oppressive immigration measures.
• Data collection and analysis.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with a minimum 2:1 grade.

Experience/knowledge

• Knowledge of and empathy with the backgrounds and experiences of asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants.
• Experience of using databases.
• Proven record of producing written materials for a variety of audiences.
• Strong understanding of UK parliamentary processes.
• Experience engaging directly with political officials and/or their staffers.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders.
• Experience of working across teams to achieve organisational goals.
• Understanding of how the media can be utilised to advance your aims.
• Background in managing or supporting an organisation’s social media activity.

Please download the full job description for more details including general responsibilities and skills.

Are you looking for a role where you can work flexibly and choose from of a variety of working hours that suit your needs? If the answer is yes, then please read on.

About the role and SHP:

Whether you are looking to work, days, evenings, nights or weekends only; we may have something perfect for you.  We are looking to increase our current pool of Locum Bank Workers, in order to meet the needs of our services and our future development plans.

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. 

We can offer you experience in the following areas:

• Accommodation services for Adults and Young Persons
• Floating Support services
• Refugee Resettlement
• Ex-offenders
• Mental Health Services
• Women's Specialist Services

We have opportunities available, to work in our accommodation services across a variety of London boroughs.  Shifts are available across all London boroughs, or if you prefer a particular London borough, we can offer shifts that are more localised.

As a Locum Bank worker, you will provide effective day to day shift cover that supports the aims of our Projects and encourages the full participation of our clients. The shifts could be in our Accommodation services, Floating Support services, Refugee resettlement services or in our ex-offenders pathway. You will also take part in all aspects of the daily running of the Projects, including working with our clients in line with their agreed support plans.

You will also be comfortable working within a strengths and recovery framework (training provided) and ensuring that all aspects of your work, are delivered to the highest standards, and are fully compliant with organisational values and contractual requirements. 

About you:

• An understanding of working with vulnerable people and the ability to assist them with a range of practical and social tasks.
• Ability to deliver a quality customer focused service and adapt your approach to the needs of clients and the service.
• Sound I.T and numerical skills along 
• A flexible, resilient and thoughtful approach to your work - being able to respond positively to challenges, be reflective, self-motivating and creative.

In return we will provide you with a comprehensive induction and core training, to equip you with the tools to successfully carry out your work practice.

Early shifts: 8am - 3:30pm/4pm and /or Late shifts: 3:30pm - 10:30pm and /or Night shifts 9.30pm/10:00pm- 7.30/8am- available

Important info:

Closing date: Midnight, 31st December 2023

Interview date: Week commencing 8th January 2024

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant. 

Single Homeless Project is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed and are IIP Silver accredited.

About us

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

Join the Single Homeless Prevention Service (SHPS) as a housing coach, preventing and relieving homelessness of local people by finding sustainable solutions in the private rented sector.

Title:Housing Coach (SHPS)

Salary: £41,167 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Crisis Brent Skylight (Harlesden) and local community settings.

About the role

As a SHPS Housing Coach you will be working with individuals to prevent or relieve homelessness by sourcing affordable, suitable and sustainable private rented sector accommodation. You will also help individuals to address any other support needs they may have which are a barrier to achieving their goals and ending their homelessness by linking them with relevant agencies. This role requires skilled delivery of a range of interventions and a passion for working with those who face multiple disadvantages in society. We welcome candidates who can bring enthusiasm to learn, transferrable skills and/or have housing experience.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have transferrable skills and/or housing experience and can demonstrate skills and values in the following areas:

• Supporting people to prevent and relieve homelessness (through assessments, housing people, negotiating with landlords, advice and support to sustain tenancies)
• Demonstrating a pro-active and solution-focused approach to supporting individuals overcome barriers they are facing around housing
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and results focused environment.
• Liaising and negotiating with a range of stakeholders effectively to achieve the best possible outcome for the people you work with (landlords, accommodation providers, local authorities, DWP, etc.).
• Actively contribute to sourcing suitable and affordable accommodation
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and administrative skills to manage a client caseload and own workload.
• You are pro-active and adaptable, uphold the dignity of all individuals you work with and demonstrate a willingness to follow best practice and a clear resolve to end homelessness.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds.

Working at Crisis

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
• 28 days’ annual leave 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay
• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.  

How to apply

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.

Closing date: Sunday 10th December 2023 (at 23:59)

Interviews will be held on Friday 15th December and Monday 18th December 2023

About us

The Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London (RAMFEL) is one of the largest immigration and asylum advice charities in the UK, supporting refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants to access justice. An OISC level 3 accredited organisation, we represent clients at all stages of the immigration and asylum process, up to and including the Upper Tribunal of the Immigration and Asylum Chamber. We also support clients to access destitution support, housing and relevant services they are entitled to.

 We also actively campaign for a fairer and more humane immigration system. RAMFEL caseworkers therefore have the opportunity to work on systemic and strategic challenges and support broader advocacy work.

 We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, and those who are migrants or refugees, and who have lived experience of the impact of immigration policy and practice.

Purpose of the role

The Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London is an OISC level 3 registered charity, that provides advice to help people access justice. This is a vacant position being filled as a replacement. The role gives an opportunity to assist some of the most vulnerable people in our society. There will be particular focus on working with people who are facing a crisis, providing advice work and support that will take them out of destitution and on a path towards integration.

 The position will focus on the following project:

 - Assisting Asylum Seekers and Refugees with accessing services to make sure they have adequate support (including housing, benefits, asylum support etc…)

Contract duration: This position is initially offered as a fixed-term contract lasting for 12 months.

Management: This post will report to the Refugee and Asylum Seekers Casework Manager.

Hours of work: The role is primarily a full-time position, requiring 37.5 hours per week. However, for the right candidate, we may consider accommodating part-time working hours. Given the nature of RAMFEL’s work, there may be instances where the Supervisor will need to exceed the standard hours. In such cases, compensatory time off can be arranged with the Head of Services

Salary and Benefits: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum

28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays and 6% pension contribution.

Other benefits: Cycle to work scheme, tech scheme, and employee assistance program.

Place of work: The normal place of work will be at the People’s Place 80-92 High Street, Stratford E15 2NE and occasionally the Ilford office. As part of a hybrid working scheme, we are currently requesting employees to come to the office 40% of their total weekly working hours.

Specific Responsibilities

 Case management

•  Manage own caseload, working to advance the best interests of the client
• Adhere to standards set out by AQS (and OISC if applicable) to deliver high quality advice
• Liaise directly with the UKVI/HOIE and related governmental agencies 
• Completion of forms, letters and applications
• Liaise with and refer clients to solicitors or other advisers, as appropriate
• Manage client expectations by discussing deadlines, outcomes and timing
• Attend drop in/foodbank (currently every two weeks in Ilford) and assist with the advice line if required
• Apply for destitution grants for clients

Person Specification 

Education/qualifications

• OISC Level 1 qualification or the desire to work towards it is beneficial

Experience/knowledge

• Knowledge and experience in providing high quality advice and advocacy for clients in areas such as asylum support, welfare benefits and housing;
• Experience of professional, independent and impartial service delivery to the public
• Experience of maintaining a caseload in line with AQS requirements or other relevant service standard
• Knowledge of and empathy with the backgrounds and experiences of asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants
• Experience of using client databases
• Experience of working with interpreters supporting clients with complex matters

Skills

•  Ability to manage a caseload autonomously, prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Aptitude for grasping complex issues rapidly
• Ability to demonstrate good client facing skills
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Communicates effectively at all levels, both verbally and written
• Supportive team player

Personal attributes

• Commitment to the aims and objectives of RAMFEL
• Has a positive, resilient, enthusiastic and pro-active approach
• Ability to demonstrate behaviour in keeping with RAMFEL’s core values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity and Fairness

Following a successful Emergency campaign to support Syrian Refugees in 2015 World Jewish Relief created the Specialist Training and Employment Programme (STEP) for refugees in 2016 and today we are the largest provider of specialist employment support to refugees in the UK.

We launched STEP Ukraine in the summer, in partnership with the British Council and with the backing of the UK Government, to provide up to 10,000 Ukrainians with an opportunity to improve their English as well as the support they might need to find employment in the UK that matches their skills and experience. The primary purpose of this role is to manage the operational side of the programme which includes infrastructure and process, data and reporting as well as partnerships.

Working closely with the Programme Manager – STEP Ukraine, you will be responsible for helping the team prepare Ukrainians in the UK for competitive employment, improve their English and offer support as they build their lives in the UK.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing the administration of the STEP Ukraine programme
• Line management of Programme Assistants
• Being the first point of contact for any partner activity liaising with the British Council, Business in the Community, The Entrepreneurial Refugee Network and hosting organisations
• Managing the allocation of clients to Employment Advisors in a timely manner
• Monitoring the standard of customer service given by Employment Advisors and ensuring that STEP Ukraine is providing excellent customer service,
• Assisting partners in the ongoing monitoring and impact measurement of programmes. Particularly in relation to achieving and evidencing outcomes.
• Using advanced Excel skills to analyse results, identify trends and learnings to use data to drive changes and improve the quality of programmes.

You should have:

• Demonstrable experience of line managing a team of people
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of programme management and grant management
• Demonstrable knowledge of refugee and/or livelihoods programming
• Knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation processes
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and budget preparation/management using Excel
• A high level of financial literacy to manage and report against programme budgets is highly desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in and also lead a team and to use own initiative

Employee Benefits

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays. After 5 years’ service holiday entitlement increases to 25 days.
• Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
• Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary.
• Long Service Award – an extra week’s holiday after 5 years’ service.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health cash plan
• Season ticket / travel to work loan.
• On Friday the office closes at 3pm.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role.

You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must be committed to our faith based values of Justice, Kindness, Repairing the World and Welcoming the Stranger. We are inspired by these values to work beyond our community, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.

Our organisation:

SLRA is a well established local migrant support organisation working alongside refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants who are at risk or in crisis due to immigration issues. Our committed, supportive team works alongside local volunteers to provide a range of services including advice and casework, Drop In sessions, ESOL classes, counselling, supportive group sessions, youth casework and activities for families and young people.

The role:

The caseworker will be responsible for the delivery of advice. Advice is provided over the telephone and in person. Working alongside the Head of Adult and Family Services, Immigration Advisors and our team of Advice Volunteers, the Caseworker will support clients to positively progress with their lives. The work will focus on immigration advice but will cover a broad range of issues including welfare benefits, housing, destitution and homelessness and asylum support.

The caseworker should have experience of providing regulated immigration advice at least at OISC Level 1, along with an in-depth knowledge of the issues faced by refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants who are at-risk. They will have a good understanding of the challenges faced by these groups, including destitution and inability to access services due to No Recourse to Public Fund restrictions. 

The benefits:

• Salary of £32,020 (pro rata)
• 25 days annual leave, plus Christmas closure and bank holidays (pro rata)
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Regular clinical supervision
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Being part of a committed, supportive and inclusive team

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience of providing high quality advice, including immigration advice, and casework to migrants in the UK.
• A good understanding of a wide range of legal rights and entitlements affecting SLRA’s client group including immigration, welfare benefits and housing entitlements in the UK.
• Regulation to provide immigration advice at OISC Level 1 or higher.
• The ability to listen and work with discretion and sensitivity in a non-judgemental manner.

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, and those who are migrants or refugees, and who have lived experience of the impact of immigration policy and practice.

The deadline for applications is Monday 1st January 2024.

Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic new charity set up to support refugees in the UK. The charity focuses on supporting refugees with Islamic school fees to help them retain and continue faith learning. An exciting opportunity exists for a Madrasa Coordinator to join the team. As Madrasa Coordinator, you will play an important part in helping expand and nurture the charity’s existing community network and will be building relationships with the charity’s key partners which are mosques and madrasa providers. You will research and secure madrasa places for the refugee and asylum seeker children that have applied for the charity’s support.

This is a part time 15 hours a week, (flexibility required) permanent role, hybrid working available however it will be mainly in person. Travelling in London is also required for this role.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have experience in negotiating with stakeholders and will have experience in a public facing role. You will be comfortable with technology and  will have experience of using Google Workspace and be able to complete common workplace activities using cloud-based tools to create and share documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and files. Your communication style will be collegiate with good written and verbal communication skills. You will be highly personable and be comfortable in engaging with new partners and articulating the cause and objectives of the charity. A second language in e.g., Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Kurdish, Farsi, Turkish, Urdu, Spanish etc would be highly desirable as would experience of dealing with Islamic schools and madrasahs.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please email Nadim at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.

Founded in 1951, the Refugee Council exists to support people who come to the UK in need of safety and speak out for compassion, fairness and kindness. We achieve this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of refugee community organisations, and working with allies across society to change government policy.

Our vision for refugees to be welcome to live safe and fulfilling lives contributing to the UK has never been more urgent and needed. Today 27 million refugees and 84 million displaced people around the world need of safety, dignity and welcome. We are determined to secure public and government support for safe routes for all people seeking safety, and a fair, effective and compassionate refugee protection system. Now is an excellent time to join the Refugee Council.

In 2021 we launched our strategy alongside a comprehensive review of our structure to adapt to the changing demands of our clients and the external environment. This initiative sets an ambitious new direction which will see us defend refugee protection in the UK against the Government’s corrosive plans with refugees and like-minded allies, united in our desire to create a just, fair and humane refugee protection system. It will also see us delivering direct services that improve people’s refugee protection journey through targeted advice and casework, and strengthening and connecting Refugee Community Organisations with other service providers and advocates.

Location: Flexible, but ideally ability to travel to London / South Yorkshire and Humberside weekly.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Supporting the change programme within the Services Directorate:

• Availability and capacity management. You can manage service components with a view to correct implementation of standards and procedures to achieve performance targets. You can identify capacity issues and recommend the required changes.
• Create transitional plans and documents to outline project expectations, scope and schedule within budgetary constraints.

Project management support:

• Work closely with Service Managers and their teams, produce accurate and compelling narrative and statistical reports for the quarterly reporting cycle and compliance data demonstrating service impact and where services or systems may need to change.
• Support and teach Programme Managers how to effectively close down their respective programme respecting HR legal framework and donor contractual obligations.

Client and staff safeguarding:

• Provide support to ensure safeguarding compliance to key service teams, ensuring safeguarding issues are dealt with in the best interests of the client, with appropriate escalation and involvement of the Designated Safeguarding Officer, the Safeguarding Practice and Policy Manager and statutory safeguarding systems in line with Refugee Council’s Safeguarding Policies.

Staff and volunteer management support:

• Ensure appropriate communication with staff and volunteers and to maintain strong links with other Refugee Council teams.
• Work with services teams to manage complaints and representations from clients, service users and other stakeholders and support the process to reach a resolution as far as is possible.

General:

• Participate in team meetings and working groups as required.
• Work within Refugee Council’s policies and procedures at all times.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the 'Apply' button.

Closing date: Friday 8th December 2023.

Refugee Integration and Housing Coach

Morgan Hunt are proud to be working with a national charity for people experiencing homelessness on their search for a Refugee Integration and Housing Coach.

Providing high quality housing and integration support service to individuals that have been recently granted refugee status and who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Based in Harlesden, you will work within the Brent area and neighbouring borough.

Supporting a caseload of newly recognised refugees, this role will include outreach work, client assessments and integration planning.

This is a senior position so you should have experience with managing a busy client caseload and good knowledge of housing, homelessness and welfare legislation.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply ASAP!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

This is an exciting time to join our community. In the past year we have rapidly grown our staff team and our programme of activities and support, providing essential support to hundreds of people.

West London Welcome (WLW) is a community centre and registered charity run for and with refugees, migrants and people seeking asylum, working together with local people to provide a safe, positive experience of community to reduce isolation, build inclusion and confidence, and challenge injustice.

Each week at WLW brings unique joys and challenges. We support hundreds of people from 52 different countries with a range of immigration statuses, providing community support, English classes, advice, hot food, a foodbank, clothing, childcare, and social and creative activities. We take a holistic approach to support the needs of our members, from the practical and social to the emotional and playful.

The Role
We are looking to recruit a trustee who has the skills and experience to:

•  Chair the Finance and Audit sub-committee of the Board.
• On behalf of the Board, work with the executive team to oversee the production of the WLW’s annual budget, management accounts and annual financial statements.
• Provide advice, scrutiny and support to WLW's executive team on financial matters.
• Act as the Board lead on scrutiny of financial strategy and risk.
• Have some knowledge of the refugee/migrant sector - for example, experience of volunteering or working within the refugee and migrant NGO sector in the UK or abroad. This could include either volunteering or working directly for an NGO, or in another related capacity such as with a campaign.
• Be someone who is passionate about the work of WLW and supporting people in our community.

Trustee General Duties
In addition, we are looking for someone who has the skills and experience to:

• Ensure that WLW complies with its governing document (its constitution), charity law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
• Ensure WLW pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
• Ensure WLW applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects, i.e. it must not spend money on activities which are not included in the objects, however worthwhile they appear to be.
• Contribute actively to the Board’s role in giving firm strategic direction to WLW, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
• Safeguard the good name and values of WLW.
• Ensure the financial stability of WLW.
• Protect and manage the property of WLW and to ensure that proper investment of WLW’s funds.
• Support WLW’s Executive Director and monitor her performance.
• In addition to the above general duties, a trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board reach sound decisions. This may involve leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, evaluation or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise. 

Minimum Time Commitment

• The Board generally holds meetings at least four times per year. These normally take place in the early evening and last approximately two hours. There may also be additional occasional training sessions.
• Trustees should also support WLW at informal fundraising and other events as part of their ambassadorial role as well as making make regular visits to our centre.
• This is a voluntary position, but trustees can claim out of pocket expenses such as those incurred in travelling to meetings.
• Occasionally quick decisions on urgent matters need to be made. Trustees should be available via WhatsApp as well as at regular board meetings to provide needed input/advice.

Person Specification
Trustee candidates must have:

• Finance experience;
• A commitment to the mission of WLW;
• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort;
• Integrity;
• Strategic vision;
• Good, independent judgement;
• An ability to think creatively;
• A willingness to speak their mind;
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship;
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to take decisions for the good of WLW;
• A satisfactory DBS disclosure;
• Satisfactory references.

Interested applicants should review the duties and person specification detailed above, and send their CV and a covering letter via CharityJob to Joanne MacInnes, Director, by 7 December 2023.

About the organisation
nia has been delivering services to women, girls and children who have been subjected to sexual and domestic violence and abuse, including prostitution, since 1975. The organisation has three main aims: to provide services for women, girls and children who have experienced men’s violence; contributing to ending male violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness.
We provide IDVA services in Haringey and Hackney where specialist IDVAs support women who have been identified by the MARAC as being at high risk of serious domestic violence and homicide. The services are double accredited holding SafeLives Leading Light status and the Advice Quality Standard for casework with women.

About the post
In the role of IDVA 55+ you will be responsible for providing pro-active service to women aged 55-years and over who have been assessed at being at risk of domestic violence (intimate partner and/or familial) to improve safety and reduce re-victimisation. You will conduct detailed risk assessments and develop appropriate individual safety and support plans with women, providing information and advocacy support to women to make informed decisions on issues such as housing, welfare, education, health, welfare benefits, counselling, legal rights (criminal and civil) and child protection.
You will provide a service that is sensitive to the needs of women who face additional obstacles to reporting/accessing services as a result of their age, including women with mental health issues, learning disabilities, from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and refugee communities, and women who are disabled, chronically ill and/or otherwise vulnerable and/or intimidated.

About you
We’re looking for a highly organised and self-motivated woman who is passionate about ending violence against women. You’ll have a ‘can-do’ approach and demonstrable commitment to nia’s feminist approach to supporting women and girls.

Closing date: 10am, 22nd December 2023
Interview date: 10th January 2024

The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.

At Beam, you get to do work that really matters. We’re solving the world’s toughest social problems. And we’re growing fast! 

It’s not easy. Nothing worth doing ever is. But we take care of everyone who works here with everything from coaching to personal budgets and pay highly competitively. 

You’ll be joining a company that’s having a huge impact on people’s lives with a culture where you can be yourself, have fun and progress rapidly. 

About the role

We’re looking for a Grants Fundraising Lead to join our team and help grow donations to The Beam Foundation - the UK registered charity that spends 100% of donations removing financial barriers for people accessing Beam’s services.

By fundraising for The Beam Foundation, you’ll change the lives of thousands of disadvantaged people, including homeless people, refugees and prison leavers. See Beam’s impact online.

This is a hands-on role - and you’ll spend most of your time researching relevant grant opportunities, writing compelling grant applications and reporting on the grants we’ve received. But we'll also expect you to take a lead on grants fundraising strategy and dabble in analytics, communications and finance depending on your development interests. If successful, you’ll be instrumental in building out Beam’s grants fundraising team.

You’ll be part of Beam’s Community team, which works with individuals, companies and foundations looking to support Beam’s work. You’ll work directly with Alex, our CEO, and report to Nick, our Chief of Staff.

You’ll be

• Excited at becoming Beam’s grant writing master, pushing out persuasive, bespoke grant applications at speed
• A star relationship-builder, forging strong relationships with foundations that set the stage for Beam to grow its impact
• An integral member of the Community team, leading on grant writing but also contributing to the team’s expansion strategy
• A go-to person for submitting high-quality written work at Beam, including support on Government bid writing, business cases, Beam communications and much more

You are

• Humble, empathetic, hungry to learn 
• Excited about the possibilities of tech to bring change
• Keen to bring your true, open self to work
• Obsessive about detail and accuracy
• Someone who loves to write clear and concise copy
• A speedy learner, always adapting and improving your work based on feedback
• An analytical systems thinker who enjoys soaking up deep pools of new information
• Able to enjoy working independently
• Comfortable with numbers and spreadsheets
• Excited about the possibilities of technology transforming the lives of some of society’s most disadvantaged

You’ll need

• Obsessive about detail and accuracy
• A speedy learner, always adapting and improving your work based on feedback
• An analytical thinker, comfortable working with deep information across documents, presentations and spreadsheets 
• Able to enjoy working independently
• Comfortable with numbers and spreadsheets
• Excited about the possibilities of technology transforming the lives of some of society’s most disadvantaged

About Beam

We’re a team of over 120 working from our beautiful co-working space in Shoreditch and from home. We’ve picked up an armful of awards for our work (including one from our former Queen!) We’re one of the 10 hottest startups in London, according to WIRED magazine and one of LinkedIn’s Top 15 UK Startups for 2022. We’re also proud to be rated a top company to work for by Escape the City, Tempo and The Dots.

We’re committed to hiring diversely and inclusively. You don’t need a degree to work here and we love to hear from ethnic minority candidates and/or those who’ve experienced social disadvantage. 65% of the people we support are from ethnic minority backgrounds and 17% have disabilities. We believe we serve these people best when we’re a diverse and inclusive team.

Our benefits

• Salary of £55,000 to £65,000 – highly competitive in the tech for good and social enterprise space
• EMI-qualifying share options
• Therapy, coaching, classes & content - powered by Oliva
• Annual company retreat 
• New laptop – choose between a MacBook Air or PC
• 1:1 workplace coaching with More Happi
• Regular team talks from leading UK tech entrepreneurs
• Free subscription to Calm meditation app
• Discounted bike and accessories with Cyclescheme
• Discounted tech products with Techscheme
• Unlimited holiday (we recommend ~25 days + Bank Holidays per year)
• Your own financial wellbeing coach through Bippit 

Application process

We have a 4-stage interview process, giving you plenty of time to learn about Beam while we get to know you.

1.  Meet a member of the talent team (30mins) 
2.  Meet Nick Edwards the Hiring Manager (45 mins) 
3.  There will be a relevant task (1.5 hour)
4.  Meet with other members of the team and Founders (1 hour) 

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We currently interview candidates as they come through, there is no official closing date for our jobs until we make an offer. If the role is live on our careers site we are still hiring. Good luck! 

Spectra works with structurally excluded groups to deliver health and wellbeing support.  You will unequivocally respect, support, promote and work within diverse and marginalised communities with colleagues of lived experience.

Focussing on trans and non-binary people, people with learning difficulties, people with mental health problems, people with drug and alcohol issues, the homeless, refugees and migrants, and people affected by violence against women and girls, you will establish and maintain relationships with local service users, service providers and professionals supporting these groups.  You will offer one to one and group support directly to impacted groups, as well as a range of health related offers eg STI screening and outreach.

Your work will be in South West London, working as part of a small sexual health team at Spectra. 

Job title: Data and Innovation Manager

Location: London

Salary: £37,000-£42,000

Hours: Full time (37.5 per week)

Contract: Permanent

Purpose of the role:

The Data and Innovation Manager will be a vital part of Breaking Barriers’ Data and Innovation Team, which has overall responsibility for Breaking Barriers’ data infrastructure and data analysis (relating to clients, programmes, fundraising, corporate partners and comms).

The Data and Innovation Manager will oversee the gathering, processing, analysis and presentation of Breaking Barriers’ data, in order to ensure we are as evidencebased and effective an organisation as possible. They will take ownership of various projects to improve the organisation’s CRM (Salesforce), while also analysing data for strategic decision-making and external reporting. In addition, they will support the Senior Impact and Innovation Manager with the management of the Data and Innovation Team’s working relationships with other teams and with coordinating the Data and Innovation team’s work. There is also the possibility of the role taking on line management responsibility in the future.

The successful candidate will have previous experience in a CRM administrator role, a high level of data literacy and skill in various analytics methods, while also being a skilled project manager and communicator. There is considerable scope for personal development in this role, with opportunities to shape the organisation’s future systems with a key emphasis on self-driven learning and development. The role would suit a pro-active, creative and driven individual, who is keen to learn and to make a big impact working across multiple teams.

To view the full job description and person specification, please see the attached recruitment pack.

How to apply

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:

• Why you are interested in the role
• What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
• Any experience you would like to highlight

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 10th December. First round interviews will be held on the week commencing 18th December and second round interviews will be held on the week commencing 8th January. Start date is planned for early February.

We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background.

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we are committed to offering an accessible recruitment process and guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.