About Building Young Brixton: 

Building Young Brixton (BYB) is a consortium of Lambeth-based organisations working together to inspire and empower young people in Brixton.

The partnership is between 8 charities that have over 100 years of collective experience in Lambeth: High Trees Community Development Trust, The Baytree Centre, Ebony Horse Club, Grove Adventure Playground, Indoamerican Refugee & Migrant Organisation (IRMO), Juvenis, Marcus Lipton Community Enterprise (MLCE), and Spiral Skills.

The Role:

Our newly created BYB Partnership Manager will be responsible for leading the strategic development of BYB over the next two years, whilst ensuring strong oversight of its operational activities and funded services, to ensure our ambitions are realised.

At governance level, you will lead the strategic intent of the partnership as a whole, responsible for supporting and steering BYB and its member organisations to form, develop and enact the partnerships strategic plan, which includes the medium-term development of BYB as an independent organisation, working with external expertise and the Partnership Board to adopt the appropriate processes to enable this.

Operationally, you will be responsible for ensuring our funded and contracted BYB services are effectively delivered, monitored and reported on. You will be responsible for managing a full-time Coordinator and a Youth Worker, who are responsible for the day-to-day running of BYB youth activities and services. You will lead and develop the core team and our BYB partners to ensure partnership activities, meetings and training are delivered to the highest quality. As a team you will also be responsible for monitoring and reporting on the progress of the partnership as a whole,
capturing and sharing the impact of our work with key audiences.

In line with our vision and ambition for BYB, you will ensure the partnership is a model of good practice and generous leadership. You will be responsible for partner engagement, managing BYB partners to ensure we keep on providing the best possible services to young people in the community. A key component of this will include coordinating capacity building support to existing and BYB partners where needed at both strategic and operational level. You also implement an effective Communications strategy and Impact measurement approach to share BYB best practice with the wider sector and ensure our services are known to the young people and families we intend to reach.

You will bring your strategic thinking to drive our ambitions and the sustainability of the partnership and bring your operational expertise, efficiency and attention to detail to ensure that delivery of our day to day work is maintained and our practical goals for the partnership are realised. Your role will include supporting the development of funding proposals, maintaining funder and stakeholder relations, maintaining an environment of trust and collaboration so that our partners and stakeholders see BYB as their own and coordinating external expertise around issues such as governance, legal structures and joint policies and procedures.

A strong understanding of how BYB services sits within the wider work of the partner organisations is key, so is using your excellent communication skills to engage different members of the community. You may have worked within a Youth, Charity or Community setting previously, but more important are the underlying skills of collaboration, leadership, excellent organisation, and ease of working to clearly set targets across several projects alongside an excellent understanding of the communities each partnership serves. The role will be managed by High Trees Community Development Trust (the lead partner for BYB) and you will report to its Head of Partnerships and Development on operational and strategic matters as well as the steering group as a whole.

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and committed UK immigration caseworker, IAAS or OISC Level 2 accredited, to take on the casework supervision and coordination of our Family Reunion from Europe+ project. The successful candidate will join our dedicated legal team in London and help us continue providing high quality legal advice to our clients and supervision to our volunteers from our law firm partners. 

About the Family Reunion from Europe + project

The FRFE project was launched in 2021 in collaboration with 6 commercial law firm partners. Originally focusing solely on family reunion applicants in Europe, the project aimed to provide essential legal information to those directly affected by the changing family reunion landscape post-Brexit. During the first year of the project, over 200 people were given advice concerning reunion with their loved ones in the UK. Exceptional Case Funding was obtained for families who required representation, and a small number of cases were directly represented by our small team with the invaluable support of the pro bono law firm partners. In March 2022, the FRFE project was renewed for another two years, as FRFE+. We are now partnered with 8 law firms, and our remit has expanded to include those in Turkey and Libya. We have also partnered with Coram Children's Legal Centre, who are hosting a dedicated legal aid caseworker to represent our clients. 

Key responsibilities 

The post holder will be a member of our Legal Support team and will work closely with our project partners and volunteers to assist displaced people to reunite with their families in the UK.
 

Case intake and case allocation

• Registering and processing of incoming referrals from individuals and referring organisations;

• Triaging cases and merits assessment;

• Preparing and allocating referrals to volunteer lawyers in our partner law firms;

Casework

• Maintaining high standards of client contact and client care;

• Overseeing/supervising the casework conducted by the project volunteer lawyers;

• Be an active team member to the project volunteer lawyers and our partner legal aid caseworker;

• Providing legal advice on family reunion routes to the UK and drafting advice letters for clients; 

• Preparing evidence bundles for our partner legal aid caseworker;

• Assessing legal aid eligibility of clients;

• Applying for exceptional case funding to the Legal Aid Agency;

Administrative tasks

• Organising and attending client calls;

• Booking interpreters;

• Maintaining accurate records in compliance with OISC standards and organisation reporting frameworks;

• Preparing meeting agendas and reports in advance of project management calls;

Training of volunteer lawyers

• Preparing training materials for volunteer lawyers;

• Delivering training for volunteer lawyers;

Project coordination

• Day to day managing and development of the FRFE project as per the project aims and objectives;

• Working in collaboration with the project partners to ensure that appropriate steps to achieve the aims and objectives of the project are taken;

• Monitoring the progress of referrals within the firm pro bono teams;

• Managing internal and external relationships with project partners;

• Preparing project periodic reports for the project partners; 

• Designing new and optimising existing standardised project systems and processes, including data recording and monitoring;

• Recording project data in accordance with procedures;

• Creating content for project annual reports, newsletters, and articles to raise awareness of the project and its aims and outputs;

• Collating case studies

• Maintaining accurate and confidential records in line with GDPR; and

• Adhering to RLS safeguarding policies and procedures at all times

Person specification 

Please remember that you do not need to tick all the boxes. If you are interested in this work, please do not hesitate to apply!

Essential

• 1 year full time asylum/immigration casework (or equivalent - paid or on a voluntary basis);

• Be one of the following:

  • a OISC caseworker accredited to Level 2 ; or

  • a solicitor; or

  • a caseworker accredited to IAAS Senior caseworker level

• Experience of working with vulnerable client groups;

• Empathy with clients often living in precarious situations and in need of urgent assistance;

• A demonstrable track record of client-facing legal casework in the immigration sector in the UK;

• Strong commitment to high-standard client care; 

• Experience of working with interpreters and people whose first language is not English;

• Demonstrable knowledge of:

  • refugee family reunion procedures and applications in the UK; and

  • legal aid provision and ECF applications;

• Possession of a strong commitment to the promotion and protection of people’s rights throughout the migration process;

• Experience of and commitment to working in a collaborative way on legal cases;

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English;

• Strong organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines;

• Strong attention to detail, responsiveness, reliability and dependability;

• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills and an ability to deal professionally and collaboratively with both legal and not-for-profit stakeholders;

• Enjoys working with a small team in a flexible and fast-paced environment, as well as being an independent self-starter able to work with a high degree of autonomy; 

• Computer literacy; and

• Right to reside and work in the UK.

The successful candidate will also be required to obtain a satisfactory DBS certificate (RLS will cover the cost). Any final job offer will be subject to satisfactory references.

Desirable

• Lived experience of immigration;

• Experience of supervising casework;

• Experience supervising commercial lawyers in a pro bono project setting; and 

• Language skills.

We value equality and diversity in RLS and strive to build a workforce reflective of the communities we work with. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender characteristics, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. People with refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds and people who have used the immigration system in the UK are experts by experience and are particularly encouraged to apply.

Overview:
We are a growing team providing training to help refugees and their families toresettle in Bedfordshire. This post serves to deliver high quality mobile ESOL teaching to newly arrived refugees who cannot access our main classes inBedford. You will be responsible for planning and delivering lessons to learners in their homes and in the community. You will also be expected to hold a minimum TEFL/TESOL qualification or be willing to work towards it. The successful candidate will hold a current UK driving license and will undergo an enhanced DBS check.

KAP ESOL was established in 2017 and now runs 5 days per week and offers pre-entry English lessons for resettled refugees and an English Club with an emphasis on learning skills for integration into UK society. King's Arms Project ESOL Team is composed of 3 experienced ESOL teachers, 3 creche workers and the ESOL Team Leader.

Terms: 30 hours per week, term-time only - fixed term contract to 31st Dec 2022
Location: Various locations around Bedfordshire
Salary: £11.73 per hour
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Insurance, Employee Discount App

Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.

The International Rescue Committee UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its headquarters in New York and London. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through 22 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

IRC UK

IRC UK was established in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities and particularly to diversify its donor base and be able to better advocate with policymakers on behalf of the people we serve. Since its establishment IRC UK has grown rapidly and now comprises approximately 170 staff.

In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm. 

Human Resources

IRC UK’s Human Resources team provides a comprehensive Human Resources service to UK and Europe based staff, compromising of a Director of HR, Europe, HR Partner, HR Operations Manager, HR Officer and HR Recruiter. From time to time there may be temporary Recruiters in the team that will support with recruitment needs.

In this role you will work collaboratively as part of the wider Europe HR team and global HR team, supporting and taking on tasks as required.

Purpose of the post

Reporting to the Director of HR, Europe, the HR Operations Manager is responsible for designing and delivering first in class HR services to colleagues in the UK and in Europe as is requested.

As line manager of the HR Recruiter and HR Officer, the HR Operations Manager supports the team to deliver their activities including HR admin, HR data metrics, recruitment and health and wellbeing.

The Operations Manager manages the HR systems infrastructure and to this end collaborates with global HR operations colleagues. The role is responsible for vendor relationships, ranging from benefits and pensions to immigration advice.

The Operations Manager works closely with global colleagues to ensure processes and procedures are aligned with global practice and to ensure alignment and consistency of support to international departments.

Working relationships

•  European HR team
• All UK based staff and their line managers in the UK and remotely
• External suppliers including pension provider, benefits providers, HR systems providers, payroll provider, medical/occupational health provider, recruitment agencies, Payclub / salary review service providers
• HR Project & Planning Manager UK & Europe

Main tasks and responsibilities

•  Ensure all administrative processes are fit for purpose and at all times executed in a timely fashion
• Ensure HRIS and online filing system is always up to date, fit for purpose, containing relevant and accurate information
• Ensure all HR data is inputted in a timely fashion, is correct, and audited regularly
• Manage first line advice on benefits for all staff
• Ensure payroll and payroll records are correct and that payroll tasks are delivered accurately and in timely fashion
• Support the HR Officer in presenting UK HR metrics in PowerBI.
• Implement learning and development programmes and oversee HR related initiatives and trainings such as health and wellbeing activities, security training, performance review
• Work closely with colleagues in the workspace team on staff security and health and wellbeing matters as required, including ensuring IRC UK fulfils its duty of care, manages risk and staff have the information required to undertake necessary pre travel preparations, security training and medical requirements.
• Design and implement health and wellbeing strategy for IRC UK and contribute to a European health and wellbeing strategy – to this end collaborate closely with colleagues in global duty of care function
• Provide a comprehensive health and wellbeing induction to staff
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in the wider Europe HR team on relevant pan-European HR matters, such as ensuring monthly HR metrics for Europe offices are collated.
• Coordinate with key HR colleagues in the US particularly on matters relating to international teams and in rolling out global initiatives locally.
• Ensure performance reviews and salary review processes in the UK are fully operational and delivered, in line with global approaches making local adaptations where needed
• Responsible for ensuring HR information is accurate and readily available on intranet
• Participate in the implementation of specific projects, procedures, and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation including HR activities related to diversity, equality, and inclusion.
• Act as main user of the online Home Office sponsorship system, ensuring any applications and updates are processed as required, seeking legal advice if required, to ensure compliance in terms of right to work requirements
• Administer the apprenticeship scheme, coordinating with the apprenticeship provider and sharing information about apprenticeship opportunities with manager to identify relevant opportunities
• Line manage, support, and develop the HR Recruiter and HR Officer
• Sits on the UK management team, as and when required
• Be a point of contact for all employee relations matters, including flexible working requests, disciplinaries, grievances, probation hearings, and escalate any matters to Director of HR, Europe and/or HR Project & Planning Manager, UK & Europe.

Essential

Experience

•  Demonstrable experience in a busy HR team
•  Experience supporting managers with a range of HR matters
• Experience in designing, implementing, and managing HR systems, policies, and procedures
• Some project management experience.

Qualifications

•  Graduate Membership of CIPD or equivalent experience

Skills and Knowledge

•  Good understanding and up-to-date knowledge of current and proposed employment law and its application through policies and procedures
•  Excellent knowledge and skills in systems and processes thinking with ability to identify problems and come up with solutions
• Good recruitment skills including using LinkedIn to source candidates
• Excellent IT skills using HRIS and MS Office applications, including Excel
• Good problem solving with an ability to work on own initiative, reason through problems and provide appropriate advice
• Good communication skills with ability to communicate technical / systems information clearly and succinctly
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail with ability to review and analyse data and identify trends.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge and experience of Cornerstone, Workday or PowerBI.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

The application deadline is 30 May 2022

IRC UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discriminations for all job applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

IRC UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including underrepresented groups and refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

IRC UK will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application and/or interview process, and for essential job functions if appointed to a role.

Are you an HR professional, who would like to make a difference by helping others, and be an integral part of one of the fastest growing charities in the UK?

We are Breaking Barriers. Our mission is to help people from a refugee background acquire the knowledge, confidence, and experience to get stable, fulfilling employment in their new home. We believe that every person from a refugee background can fulfil their potential and integrate into their new home through employment that matches their skills, experience, and aspirations.

We are a team of around 60 employees, supported by hundreds of volunteers, who are committed to helping the refugee community.  We concentrate on getting things done in flexible environment where everyone is encouraged to take ownership and contribute.

This is a brand-new, stand-alone role, so it’s essential that we hire the right person to help at this important stage in our journey, to support our current and future employees through each stage of their career with us.

This means you will get to shape initiatives that will have the biggest impact for our employees, and by extension help the refugees we support, such as:

• Building our Learning and Development strategy and developing our approach to talent and skills development
• Evolving our hiring and on-boarding approach to ensure that we have access to – and grow and retain - the best available talent to support our community
• Co-creating our Diversity and Inclusion strategy, and overseeing and tracking its delivery
• Managing of our HR systems to help improve engagement, recognition, and provide employee benefits.
• Being a point of contact for staff, providing advice on areas such as staff wellbeing, performance, and policies.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Hands-on generalist HR background, including demonstrable experience of hiring, on-boarding, L&D, engagement and D&I (and CIPD Level 3 + is a bonus)
• Purpose led, empathetic and passionate about helping others
• Ability to create places of work that are inclusive, welcoming and engaging
• Collaborative approach to problem solving and relationship focussed
• Bold approach to getting things done and a proactive attitude
• A commitment to working with people from a refugee background.

Applications close on Tuesday 24th May. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Breaking Barriers particularly welcomes applicants with experience of migration and/or a refugee background.    

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

We are open to flexible working arrangements and alternative working patterns.   

ASAP is a legal charity specialising in asylum support law.  You will lead on our core work of representing asylum-seekers at the Asylum Support Tribunal (AST).  ASAP represents approx. 250 appeals per year (approx. 600 pre-pandemic) with a success rate of around 60%- 70%. Therefore an interest in advocacy is essential. A background in public, housing or immigration law is ideal, but all areas will be considered.  You will work with an expert and experienced team, and oversee our excellent pro bono lawyers, who, alongside our staff, represent appellants at the AST. You will also work with ASAP’s staff team to identify asylum support law issues to be taken forward for strategic litigation.

This is a unique and rewarding role. ASAP is in a pivotal position between the legal aid sector, the refugee sector, pro bono lawyers, the AST and the Home Office, respected by all of them.  As well as becoming an expert in asylum support law, the role provides ongoing opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of destitute asylum-seekers. ASAP is forward thinking, and is planning for future challenges, and the need to safeguard our clients’ human rights.  We work collaboratively within ASAP and with others. ASAP operates both on the policy and strategic litigation front. You will work hand in hand with the policy team in devising an influencing strategy.

The existing postholder will work alongside you for your first 6 months, and therefore prior expertise in asylum support law is not required.  Public law experience, plus the ability to think strategically, pragmatically and creatively is more important.

This is an ideal opportunity for a solicitor or a barrister with a strong interest in the field of human rights law, and who wants a change from their existing practice. Due to the core advocacy element, it would also suit those who have an interest in going to the Bar in the future.

The job is full-time and our offices are in London, near the AST.  Under our hybrid working policy, you will be required to work from our offices 2 days per week.

Closing date for applications by:  11.59pm on 5th June 2022

We are looking for a full-time Communications Officer to lead the communications work of the organisation. The post holder will be creating and embedding a new communications strategy to strengthen and transform our communications and enhance how we communicate the organisation’s role, vision, priorities and activities and ensure positive and balanced coverage in the media.

The Communications Officer will lead the work to bring migrants’ authentic voices into the media and migration debates and strengthen the communications capacity of the organisation and our members in London, Birmingham and Glasgow.

The ideal candidate will have experience of developing and implementing ambitious and creative communications strategies for small organisations that want to have a big impact. You will have an active interest in current affairs and the issues surrounding migration to the UK, knowledge of channels and a collaborative approach that puts migrants, refugees and asylum seekers at the core of our communications.

This is a hands-on role with both strategic work and operational communications delivery. You should be a self-starter, able to work effectively within a small team and to tight deadlines.

About Migrant Voice

Migrant Voice is a migrant-led, national organisation which builds a community of migrant voices to speak for themselves and to set the agenda on migration and address structural inequalities that surround migrants and shape society.

Our campaigns have featured in the Guardian, on BBC Newsnight, ITV News and across other national and regional media. We believe that first-hand accounts of the lived experience of migrants to the UK are the only way to challenge misconception. We work with all types of migrants, including refugees and asylum-seekers, across the UK with campaign/advocacy to achieve migrants’ rights and justice for all.

Main duties and responsibilities

We will require the Communications Officer to work closely with senior management and lead on the delivery of the areas of work below:

• Create an ambitious communications strategy compatible with our new strategic plan and Theory of Change including undertaking a review of our channels and key audiences.
• Embed the new communications strategy into the working practices and systems of the organisation, and train and support the staff team to implement it.
• Develop and optimise Migrant Voice’s key messages and identify opportunities to achieve our communications objectives.
• Lead our communications work ensuring that what and how we communicate is leading to the change we want to see in line with our strategy.

• Manage the communications infrastructure for the organisation, including our website and social media channels and their content and style.

• Build on our ‘Meet the Editors’ programme and continue to organise, publicise and facilitate events and meetings between migrants and journalists and editors, to enable dialogue about migration and migrants’ experiences to take place and create opportunities for and influence media stories.
• Build and develop relationships with media contacts and increase opportunities for members’ contributions to radio, TV, print and social media outlets, as well as to MV’s own communication channels.

• Daily contact with senior officers and staff in potentially all areas of the organisation to support on projects, campaigns, and organisational public relations.

• Produce high-level written material and media copy including editorials, promotional materials and news releases.
• Create policy/issues briefings based on migrants’ experiences raised at our activities and disseminate to policy makers.
• Raise the profile of migrants’ issues in the media and create opportunities for migrants’ voices to be heard, including rapidly responding to news stories, planning our proactive strategy, brokering interviews and other media opportunities, pitching and responding to media enquiries.
• Train, mentor and support migrant individuals and groups to enhance their capacity and confidence in speaking with the media.
• Evaluate media and public relations activity to assess its effectiveness, impact and value and uses the results to influence future strategy and work plans.
• Work independently, including undertaking your own administrative duties related to the work.
• Adhere to MV’s policies and procedures and demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and confidentiality.

Further Information

Application:

Individuals interested in applying should send an up-to-date CV and a maximum of 4 A4 pages cover letter describing their skills, experience, suitability and approach to the work to be undertaken. They should also send a filled equal opportunities monitoring form (no additional attachments please). 

Deadline for applications:

Monday 6 June, 2022 at 9am. Interviews with those short-listed will take place on Tuesday 14 June, 2022, in person at our London office.

Welcome to the Bike project
Our mission is simple, to get refugees cycling! We are a community of refugees, mechanics, staff and volunteers. We collect donations of second-hand bikes, fix them together at our workshop, and then donate them to asylum seeking refugees. A proportion of the bikes that we receive are sold through our online shop to generate funds, the proceeds of which support The Bike Project, and ensure our long-term sustainability.
There are approximately 13,500 asylum seekers that flee to London each year and almost 27,500 bikes are abandoned in the same period. Our mission is to match the two.
The Bike Project is going through a significant period of growth, turning over £1.5 million in 2020. We are expanding the delivery of bike donations, Pedal Power and Bike Buddies whilst developing our retail arm, The Bike Shop. We are looking for a maternity cover for our Retail Operations Manager ensure the smooth running of multiple retail sites.
In this pack you will find more information about the role and the benefits we offer.
To apply, please send your CV together with a cover letter that addresses the following questions:
Tell us about your retail experience. What interests you about using this experience at the Bike Project?
Describe the most difficult line management challenge you have dealt with. What did you do and what was the result?
Describe a time you coordinated a retail activity or project and explain how it met organisational objectives or targets.
Please also tell us why you are interested in the refugee sector (include any challenges you have had to overcome in your own life which you feel are relevant)
We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled, and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, and those who have personal experience of being a refugee.
Thank you for your interest in the Bike Project and best of luck with your application

The European Network on Statelessness (ENS) is a civil society alliance of over 170 members in 41 countries, committed to addressing statelessness in Europe. Everyone has the right to a nationality. We believe this must be respected and those who lack nationality - stateless people - are entitled to full protection. We are dedicated to working with stateless people in Europe to advocate for respect of their human rights. We aim to reach our goals through law and policy development, awareness-raising, and capacity-building.

ENS is seeking a Communications Coordinator to coordinate and support ENS’s communications work, and to play a key role in enabling ENS to fulfil its mission to end statelessness in Europe. This is a new post and a great opportunity to work at the forefront of one of the most pressing human rights issues. The successful candidate will design and deliver new ways of raising awareness and galvanising action to end statelessness.

We are looking for someone with a solid track record in online communications (including using web analytics, CMS and social media management platforms), media work and developing engaging content to affect change on hard-to-win issues.

Working under the supervision of the Head of Communications, Operations & Development, the postholder will help increase issue awareness and mobilise key audiences to act. This will involve driving acquisition of new followers (across different channels) and converting them into supporters though online actions and donations. The post will work closely with our members and staff in ENS’s policy team to increase the impact of our advocacy work. The postholder will be responsible for managing communications across our network of members and supporters. Finally, they will support our efforts to put people and communities affected by statelessness at the centre of our communications work.

The post’s day-to-day responsibilities will among other things involve coordinating a busy online publishing schedule, managing social media, and helping deliver ENS’s planned #StatelessJourneys campaign to promote the rights of stateless refugees and migrants in Europe.

The successful candidate will have experience working in a busy communications environment and be able to show an aptitude to successfully engage in raising awareness and delivering engaging content.

The candidate will be highly articulate in English (other languages are an asset) with experience of working with diverse communities and stakeholders. They will be able to effectively work within networks and coalitions.

The candidate will be contributing positively to our dynamic organisational ethos and cross-team working where all ideas are valued, and innovation is encouraged. They will be able to fit well into a fast-paced and demanding environment with an international focus. We are looking for someone with the interest to develop their skills as we take on new challenges in fulfilling our five-year strategic plan. The role represents an exciting opportunity for candidates with the necessary aptitude, flexibility and ambition, as well as a commitment to work with stateless people across Europe to improve their lives.

We particularly welcome applications from stateless (or formerly stateless) individuals, people from a migrant, refugee or minority background, and other under-represented groups.

ENS is committed to Safer Recruitment and all appointments are subject to satisfactory references and pre-employment checks as required in line with our Safeguarding Policy. ENS supports flexible working arrangements.

Although the post is advertised as an 18-month fixed-term contract, the intention is to fundraise to extend the post on a permanent basis as an important function within the ENS Secretariat.

Please note that all applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visa applications for this post.

Main Responsibilities of the Communications Coordinator

• Produce and deliver regular content for ENS website, including graphics and short video, to engage our target audiences and inspire them to act
• Support the design and delivery of our #StatelessJourneys campaign to promote the rights of stateless refugees and migrants in Europe
• Develop KPIs for our online presence and monitor user engagement via Google Analytics and other reporting tools
• Manage our Google Ad Grants account and develop other effective approaches to audience growth, experimenting with paid and organic supporter recruitment
• Maintain, update and develop ENS project websites, including the Statelessness Index, StatelessJourneys and the Statelessness Case Law Database
• Coordinate the day-to-day content for social media channels and grow ENS’s presence and user engagement (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube)
• Maintain ENS’s editorial and social media plan, liaising with ENS staff and members to identify, research and develop new content about statelessness and the work of the Network
• Coordinate the development and production of campaign emails and other email-based communication with stakeholders and supporters
• Monitor online press coverage and social media for all aspects of news relating to statelessness
• Manage ENS’s guest blog by researching, commissioning, editing, and posting regular contributions
• Work with colleagues and ENS members to summarise and communicate key ENS positions in ways that are suitable for different audiences (including through ENS editorials)
• Coordinate production and dissemination of ENS publications (print and online)
• Copyediting and proofreading editorials, publications, and other written outputs
• Coordinate communications outputs and produce video and other multimedia resources. Includes writing copy, sourcing images, working with external agencies/freelance content creators and obtaining content from others as appropriate
• Create, edit and distribute ENS’s quarterly newsletter and ENS’s Annual Impact Report
• Identify suitable stories for target media outlets, write and “sell in” press releases, respond promptly to media enquiries (occasionally out-of-hours), arrange interviews, provide briefings for spokespeople and develop strong working relationships with target media/journalists
• Support our work to assist a range of people affected by the issue of statelessness including both stateless changemakers and representatives of communities affected by statelessness in an ethical and participatory way to effectively communicate their issues

Admin, fundraising and other duties

• Support development and delivery of an individual giving strategy
• Support transition to a new CRM system, including delivering integration with an email platform (Mailchimp or similar)
• Develop and manage new user journeys to deepen our engagement with existing and new audiences
• Actively contribute to fundraising, funder reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and strategic & operational planning as required
• Undertake shared office administration and project support tasks as required
• On occasion when required, work outside usual office hours and away from the office (including some travel within Europe).

This job description is not exhaustive but is a guide to the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is subject to periodic review in light of changes to and development of the organisation. The postholder may be asked to undertake other duties for which the postholder has the necessary experience and/or training

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Candidates must demonstrate and explain in their application how and why their previous experience, skills, abilities, and knowledge meet the requirements of this post.

Applications that fail to demonstrate this will not be considered for shortlisting

1. At least three years’ experience of working within a fast-paced communications environment
2. Strong experience of content-managing social media channels and websites, including working with CMS systems like Drupal and platforms like Hootsuite and Mailchimp
3. Demonstrable track record of writing and editing engaging and high-quality print and digital content for a variety of channels and audiences
4. Experience of using online monitoring and evaluation tools, including Google Analytics, or similar
5. Experience of stakeholder engagement and coalition building with a wide range of external partners (e.g., policymakers, practitioners, lawyers, and communities from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds)
6. The ability to present complex information clearly, comprehensively, and accurately both orally and in writing to a range of audiences
7. Experience of delivering successful communications campaigns, including developing plans, implementing activities and working with and mobilising campaign partners
8. Proven experience of working with journalists and media outlets, including strong understanding of how to build and manage media contacts
9. Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (especially Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
10. Proven experience of using image editing software (Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator or similar), publication (InDesign or similar) and video editing (Adobe Premiere or similar)  
11. Ability to edit, proofread and format documents to a high standard
12. Good project management, administration, and organisational skills
13. A creative self-motivated thinker with ability to work independently, as well as a commitment to co-operative team working
14. Ability to empathise, understand different perspectives and use this understanding to inform the delivery of work
15. A strong commitment to our mission and some knowledge of relevant international and regional human rights frameworks, including frameworks specific to stateless people, refugees and migrants, and minorities in Europe
16. Existing right to work in the United Kingdom and ability to travel (mainly within Europe)

Desirable Criteria

The postholder may meet some or all of the following desirable criteria for the post:

1. Experience of working for a civil society alliance, coalition or network/membership NGO working on human rights issues
2. Experience of community engagement work (with minority, migrant, refugee, and/or stateless communities), including good understanding of relevant community engagement standards and good practice
3. Experience of managing online advertising campaigns across ad platforms for social media and paid search, including Google Ads
4. Proven expertise in European and UK data protection laws and practices including an in-depth understanding of the GDPR
5. Competency in additional languages (particularly French, Spanish, German, Arabic, Kurdish, Serbo-Croat and Romani languages)

BACKGROUND

The Helen Bamber Foundation (HBF) is a specialist clinical and human rights charity that works with people seeking asylum and refugees who are Survivors of trafficking, torture and other forms of extreme human cruelty. We believe that all Survivors should have safety, freedom and power to rebuild their lives

Asylum Aid (AA) is a committed and collaborative charity dedicated to protecting people from persecution by providing legal representation and access to justice for refugees and people seeking asylum.

In 2020, Helen Bamber Foundation and Asylum Aid came together to form the Helen Bamber Foundation Group, sharing a common mission of giving Survivors the strength to fly.

We exist to ensure that all Survivors of trafficking and torture are free, healthy and safe, are protected from re-victimisation, detention and poverty, and have the ability and agency to integrate in and contribute to the communities around them. We use our unique expertise to drive change and improve practice and policy for all Survivors, delivering impact beyond the clients we serve directly.

We are supported by our President, Dame Emma Thompson, who is a fantastic champion of our mission, and who hosts our flagship event, The Conversation, every year.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE 

This exciting role will support on the delivery of income from a range of donors, including high-value donors within our philanthropy and corporate income streams, for the Helen Bamber Foundation Group. This position is key for both Helen Bamber Foundation and Asylum Aid and the postholder will work closely with the teams’ senior leadership, enabling the Head of Fundraising and Communications and the Executive Director to build successful funding partnerships.

We are looking for a bright and ambitious fundraiser who is looking to develop their fundraising, communication and event-planning skills, and who is excited by the opportunity to work closely with a diverse range of funders. The Corporate and Philanthropy Executive will be results-focused, well-organised and an effective communicator. This role best suits someone who is eager to learn and work as part of a tight-knit and successful team, and who can respond creatively and proactively to our current and future donors’ requests.

The candidate will preferably have some experience working or volunteering in the charity sector, and we welcome applications from candidates with transferrable experience, such as working in an client-facing role, in a communications position, copywriting or in event-planning.

As Corporate and Philanthropy Executive, you will be reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Communications and will have an allocation of their time dedicated to directly supporting the Executive Director of Fundraising and Communications to achieve ambitious but realistic team income targets. The post holder will perform a wide range of responsibilities, such as researching new funding partners, developing bespoke funding proposals, supporting the coordination of our flagship philanthropy and corporate event, helping to steward existing relationships with corporate and philanthropic partners and generating new income from new partners.

You will be part of a Fundraising and Communications team that is collaborative, proactive, effective and dedicated to supporting Survivors of trafficking and torture. We have a great culture of learning and nurturing our talent internally and we are looking for someone who shares our drive to build successful funding partnerships which deliver impact for Survivors.

for more information regarding the Job Spacification and the role duties is attached.

Helen Bamber Foundation and Asylum Aid are equal opportunities and Living Wage employers. We are committed to attracting and recruiting diverse candidates as we are keen to make sure that our staff, trustees, volunteers and ambassadors reflect the communities we serve and the wider community we work in at every level within the organisation.

Please note that the successful candidate will be offered the job subject to suitable references and a DBS (CRB) check.

Please submit an up-to-date CV and a short covering letter outlining how your skills and experience match the listed duties, responsibilities and person specification to Alexandra Ciucu, Head of Fundraising and Communications . Interview date will take place on a rolling basis, so please apply as early as possible.  

We regret that we can only respond to applicants who make it to the interview stage. No agencies please.

The European Network on Statelessness (ENS) is a civil society alliance of over 170 members in 41 countries, committed to addressing statelessness in Europe. Everyone has the right to a nationality. We believe this must be respected and those who lack nationality - stateless people - are entitled to full protection. We are dedicated to working with stateless people in Europe to advocate for respect of their human rights. We aim to reach our goals through law and policy development, awareness-raising, and capacity-building.

ENS is seeking a Policy & Research Manager to lead the organisation’s Policy Team for 12 months (maternity cover). This is a great opportunity to work at the forefront of one of the most pressing human rights issues. The successful candidate will lead our policy development and advocacy, legal, research, and training functions, to monitor, inform and advocate for effective law, policy, and practice across the region as it impacts on diverse stateless people and those at risk of statelessness.

We are looking for someone with senior level policy, research, and project management experience in a similar role in an NGO environment. They will have an expert understanding of the working methods and advocacy channels of European and international institutions (including the European Union, Council of Europe, and United Nations) and significant experience leading projects to affect change on statelessness or related nexus areas such as child rights, refugee and migrant rights, and/or Roma and minority rights. 

With line-management responsibility for the Legal Policy Coordinator and Policy & Advocacy Officer, the postholder will work closely with the Senior Management Team to manage projects addressing a wide range of issues relating to people affected by statelessness and nationality problems in Europe. They will conduct and supervise legal and/or policy analysis, draft policy papers and submissions, design and develop policy, research, and advocacy projects, facilitate training, represent ENS at advocacy meetings and events, and contribute to the work of the team in other areas, such as campaigning and community engagement. Working in a small charity, the role requires an individual capable of thinking strategically, managing a busy and fast-paced workload, and being hands-on on a day-to-day basis.

The postholder will be contributing positively to our dynamic organisational ethos and cross-team working where all ideas are valued, and innovation is encouraged. They will be able to fit well into a fast-paced and demanding environment with an international focus. We are looking for someone with the ability to bring their experience and skills and adapt and integrate quickly and effectively into the team. The role represents an exciting opportunity for candidates with the necessary aptitude, flexibility, and ambition, as well as a commitment to work with stateless people across Europe to improve their lives.

We particularly welcome applications from stateless (or formerly stateless) individuals, people from a migrant, refugee or minority background, and other under-represented groups.

ENS is committed to Safer Recruitment and all appointments are subject to satisfactory references and pre-employment checks as required in line with our Safeguarding Policy. ENS supports flexible working arrangements.

This post is a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover). 

Please note that all applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visa applications for this post.

Main Responsibilities of the Policy & Research Manager

Law and policy development and research

1. Oversee the implementation of core ENS legal, policy, and research projects, including the Stateless Journeys and Roma Belong initiatives
2. Supervise the identification and research of legal and policy issues affecting stateless persons and those at risk of statelessness in Europe
3. Develop, design, and oversee law, policy, and research projects
4. Research and draft reports, briefings, consultation responses, policy papers, and articles, and supervise team members to do so
5. Monitor and analyse relevant legislative, policy and practice developments on statelessness in Europe and supervise team members to do so
6. Copyedit and proofread publications and other output/materials
7. Coordinate and provide legal and policy input to campaigning and communications work, as well as write and support the drafting of blogs, op-ed pieces, and other copy

External advocacy and training

1. Oversee ENS’s advocacy, training, and capacity-building activities
2. Maintain and establish strategic relationships with a range of stakeholders across Europe
3. Represent ENS at stakeholder meetings, seminars and conferences, and support team members to do so
4. Design and facilitate training and workshops both in-person and online for a variety of legal and non-legal audiences, and support team members to do so

Management, fundraising, development & other duties

1. Manage the organisation’s Policy Team (encompassing its policy development and advocacy, legal, research, and training functions), and provide relevant input to the Senior Management Team (SMT) to support organisational decision-making, fundraising, and strategic planning
2. Coordinate pan-regional projects, including contributing to budget planning and management, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL)
3. Write reports to funders for relevant projects and support drafting of new funding proposals
4. Line-manage the Legal Policy Coordinator and Policy & Advocacy Officer and coordinate the work of the Policy Team (encompassing the Legal Policy Coordinator, Legal Officer, and Policy & Advocacy Officer)
5. Support the recruitment and supervision of volunteers and consultants

This job description is not exhaustive but is a guide to the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is subject to periodic review in light of changes and development of the organisation. The postholder may be asked to undertake other duties for which the postholder has the necessary experience and/or training.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Candidates must demonstrate and explain in their application how and why their previous experience, skills, abilities, and knowledge meet the requirements of this post.

Applications that fail to demonstrate this will not be considered for shortlisting

1. At least five years’ experience in a similar role with senior level policy, research, and advocacy experience working on a related issue (e.g., statelessness and nationality rights, migrant and refugee rights, Roma and minority rights, or child rights)
2. Demonstrable experience in an NGO context designing, developing, managing, and delivering projects that encompass (i) policy analysis and development, ii) research, and iii) policy advocacy
3. Experience line-managing individual staff and managing a staff team
4. Experience designing and undertaking qualitative research in an NGO setting
5. Experience designing and facilitating training and/or capacity-building workshops both online and in-person for different audiences
6. Demonstrable ability to develop and maintain stakeholder relationships with a wide range of external partners (policymakers, parliamentarians, service-providers, NGOs, civil society coalitions, lawyers, communities from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds)
7. Proven ability to analyse and present complex legal and policy information clearly, comprehensively, and accurately in writing, and an ability to edit, proofread and format documents to a high standard
8. Highly articulate in English with an ability to present complex information clearly in meetings, conference presentations, and training contexts to a variety of legal and non-legal audiences
9. Expert understanding of the working methods and advocacy channels of European and international institutions (including the European Union, Council of Europe and United Nations)
10. Good working understanding of international human rights frameworks as well as international and European refugee law and policy
11. Strong project management skills (including planning, managing project budgets, reporting, monitoring, evaluation, and learning)
12. Good organisational skills, a can-do attitude, ability to empathise with different perspectives, and the ability to work independently with limited supervision, as well as a commitment to constructive and cooperative team working
13. Advanced working knowledge of MS Office applications (especially Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
14. A strong and demonstrable commitment to our mission
15. Existing right to work in the United Kingdom and ability to travel (mainly within Europe)

Desirable Criteria

The postholder may meet some or all of the following desirable criteria for the post:

1. Senior level policy experience working on a related issue in the European regional context
2. Postgraduate degree in a relevant subject
3. LLM or equivalent legal background, including experience of strategic litigation
4. Experience working for a civil society coalition or network/membership NGO working on a related human rights issue
5. Professional competency in additional languages (particularly French, Spanish, German and/or other European languages)

Are you the A B Charitable Trust Grants Manager?

• Are you committed to defending human rights and human dignity, and interested in issues affecting marginalised and excluded people?
• Do you have a personal or professional connection to one or more of our priority areas and experience or an understanding of grant making?
• Are you emotionally intelligent and able to form and develop strong working relationships with a range of individuals and groups?

If so, you might well be the right person to join the A B Charitable Trust at this exciting time.

About the A B Charitable Trust

The A B Charitable Trust funds charities that support marginalised and excluded people, with a focus on:

• Migrants, refugees and asylum seekers
• Criminal justice and penal reform
• Human rights, particularly access to justice

The Trust was founded 32 years ago to promote and defend human dignity. Our grant total was £4.7 million in 2021/22 and is expected to be over £5.7m in 2022/23. The trust is on an exciting journey of growth and this year we are undertaking a strategic review so that we can increase our funding to essential work and have a greater impact.

About the role

The Grants Manager’s role will work closely with the team, trustees and grantees to assess applications and deliver a range of grants. They will work across all three of our priority areas, and will be expected to develop their knowledge in one or more of our areas of interest. Their ability to work closely with grant holders, developing supportive and constructive relationships with them, will be paramount. This is a busy and exciting moment to join the Trust and, because we are a small team, it is an opportunity to be involved in delivering and continuously developing how the Trust will grow over the coming years.

About you

This could be the right opportunity for a range of potential candidates but the A B Charitable Trust would particularly like to hear from you if you: have an understanding or experience of grant making, have emotional intelligence, are a good communicator and relationship builder, are a team player, are flexible, are organised, and have a demonstrable passion for our work. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have a live connection to the kinds of organisations and groups we fund and/or lived experience of our priority areas.

We value, welcome and respect all the differences that make us who we are, including: age, cultural background, disability and mental health, ethnicity and race, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and social background.

How to apply

Download the Candidate Information Pack. You will also need the application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

Prospectus is excited to be working exclusively with the Norwegian Refugee Council - UK Representation (NRC-UK) to help them recruit for a Foundations Funding Adviser to join their team. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. They protect displaced people and support them as they build a new future. NRC started their relief efforts after World War Two. Today, they work in both new and protracted crises across 35 countries. They specialise in six areas: food security, education, shelter, legal assistance, camp management, and water, sanitation and hygiene.

NRC UK was established in 2020 with the main objective of strengthening the profile, outreach and impact of the Norwegian Refugee Council as a humanitarian organisation in the United Kingdom. NRC is looking to leverage the private sector to provide funding, skills, and strategic partnerships that improve the lives of people displaced by conflict worldwide.

This role is offered on an initial full-time two-year contract basis (open to becoming permanent) paying between £43,260 to £48,132 per annum, with at least two days a week at their London office.

The postholder will work with the NRC's UK Director and the Global Corporate Relations section in Norway to develop, monitor, and implement NRC's fundraising policies and strategies in the UK. They will be responsible for creating and sustaining relationships with trusts, foundations, and philanthropists based in the UK to fund the organisations global programmes. The post holder will be expected to go out and secure new relationships with UK-based private sector organisations or foundations.

They are looking for someone with demonstrable professional experience of successfully fundraising from corporate foundations, private foundations, and/or private philanthropists located in the UK. They are looking for candidate with demonstrable experience in creating new partnerships - including identifying partnership opportunities, designing projects, brokering, and cultivating relationships, negotiations and designing and formalising partnership structures in the UK. The Ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience working with trusts, foundations and philanthropists to fund international programmes.

We are reviewing applications on a continuous basis so please do apply now and we'll be in touch!

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

CSAN is the official agency of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales, tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice affecting people who live in these countries. We’re facing a steep rise in deep poverty, large numbers of refugees, and significant social, economic, and Church resources pressures. In 2021, CSAN launched its three-year strategy to extend the social mission of the Church in a post-Covid society.

You will contribute to an authoritative and accessible public voice for our domestic social concerns. You will also provide vital administrative support to ensure a smooth experience for individual learners in our planned Caritas Academy and our convening of Caritas network agencies in England and Wales. 

CSAN expects all those working with the charity to share its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk of harm.

Location: London, with support for remote working, regular travel in England and Wales, and rare travel overseas. 

Contract: Permanent full-time, with occasional evening and weekend meetings.

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Closing date: 9 am, 30 May 2022

Interview date: 8 June 2022 in central London