London School of Theology (LST) has been providing academic evangelical theological education since 1943. It is committed to serving the Church globally and training Christian disciples who transform wider society through their life and witness. We are at an important moment in the life of the School, with a re-envisioning process underway and a new strategy being developed.

The Role - PA to Principal and Academic Dean

LST is seeking to recruit a PA to provide administrative support for all aspects of the roles of the Principal and Academic Dean. 

This is a role requiring previous PA experience at executive level and will suit someone who will enjoy the opportunity to provide support at the most senior level with a busy and varied workload needing high levels of discretion and confidentiality.  The role needs someone who is pro-active, confident and has excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Specific duties include diary management, administration support, research support and acting as Secretary to two Committees and the Executive Team.

Application Details

A complete Job Description, Person Specification and full details of the application process can be found at LST's website.

Applications are welcome from both full-time and part-time candidates as the tasks within the JD can be separated for those interested in a part-time position only.

All successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

LST is a Christian college and as such it is a requirement of the Person Specification that the postholder must be in sympathy with the Christian ethos, aims and objectives of the School.

Candidates are encouraged to apply early as applications will be considered upon submission.
 

Location: Vauxhall, London (Head Office) and working from home as agreed with your line manager (likely to be at least 2 days in office, 3 days from home)

Salary: £24,000

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday

About Malaria No More UK

Malaria has been described as the oldest killer disease in history; even now, despite significant progress, this preventable, curable disease claims the life of a child every two minutes. Malaria No More UK (MNMUK) is part of a global movement that is determined to make this the generation to end malaria. To realise this vision, MNMUK is mobilising governments, influencers, businesses and the public, inspiring them to commit funds, energy and resources to end the suffering and death caused by malaria and wipe out the disease for good.

Job summary

Malaria No More UK is seeking an ambitious fundraiser to assist our busy Philanthropy and Partnerships team and help engage supporters in our mission to achieve a malaria-free world.  You will already have had some experience of charity fundraising either in a paid or voluntary capacity and will be excited by this opportunity to play an invaluable supporting role at the heart of our fundraising effort, while also taking responsibility for managing relationships with key groups of supporters.  Your organisation skills and attention to detail will help keep our busy team running smoothly, while your enthusiasm for being part of a mission to end a global killer disease will be clear from the compelling donor communications you will create and deliver, inspiring support for our work.

Key responsibilities 

Supporter care

• Responding to enquiries and requests for information from supporters, thanking donors and providing personalised correspondence and other communications to support the donor journey.
• Producing well-written copy that supports our fundraising and partnership development, for websites, emails, newsletters, and reports.
• Building relationships with key community and staff fundraisers, and individual donors, providing advice and guidance to maximise their support of Malaria No More UK’s mission.
• Support with the delivery of face-to-face events and fundraising activities, including those held with our corporate partners. 

Administration

• Provide administrative support and co-ordination assistance to the team and in particular, the Director of Philanthropy and Programme Partnerships and the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, including supporting with internal and external meetings and co-ordinating mailings.
• Ensure that Philanthropy and Partnerships team’s processes and data on the Salesforce Database are well maintained.  Use the database to track communication, run accurate financial, contact, and pipeline reports and - with time and training – become the Philanthropy and Partnerships Team’s “Super-user”.
• Manage and maintain online giving platforms and record new fundraising pages.
• Manage mailing and invitation lists for the Philanthropy and Partnerships team.

Fundraising Support

• Conduct research on new fundraising opportunities and sources of income and communicate these to colleagues (working alongside the team intern).
• Provide support as needed to corporate partnership, philanthropy, and institutional giving programmes.

You will also need to:

• Ensure all activity is compliant with the Fundraising Code of Practice, Fundraising Regulator, GDPR and other relevant legislation.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested.

Who you will work with

You will be part of our small, friendly Philanthropy and Partnerships team, consisting of a Director of Philanthropy and Programme Partnerships, Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, Senior Programmes and Partnerships Manager, and Corporate Partnerships Manager (who will be your line manager) and team intern.  You will also have opportunities to work closely with colleagues across our Operations, Communications, Advocacy and Policy, and Africa teams.

Qualifications, skills and experience

Essential.  You will…

• Have experience working in a busy office environment (physical or virtual)..
• Have sound experience of charity fundraising on a paid or voluntary basis.
• Be extremely well organised with the ability to manage your own workload and to balance the consistent delivery of self-led tasks with the agility to respond to requests from colleagues and supporters.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Play close attention to detail and have a commitment to accuracy in both your writing and data-driven work.
• Be able to demonstrate good research and analytical skills.
• Be friendly, with good people skills and a willingness to pitch-in as part of our small busy team.
• Demonstrate a high level of IT skills (in particular both Word and Excel) and experience using databases.

Desirable.  You will…

• Have at least 1 year of experience working in an office environment (physical or virtual)
• Have experience of working or volunteering on one or more of: individual giving, community fundraising, corporate fundraising, institutional or grant funding or philanthropic giving programmes.
• Have experience of using Salesforce or a similar CRM system.
• Have some experience of global health.
• Lived malaria experience / connection to the work that MNMUK undertakes.

Personal Attributes

• Ambitious - enthusiastic about developing a career in fundraising, you will seek opportunities to take part in both formal and informal learning opportunities to develop and extend your skills.
• Passionate – able to communicate our mission to supporters and partners and in turn, fuel their passion and commitment.
• Collaborative – working to make our Philanthropy and Partnerships team as effective and successful as possible.
• Creative – in identifying ways to continually improve our supporter experience.
• This role will sometimes involve working during the evenings or weekends and may occasionally involve overnight stays away.

MNMUK recognises the value of a team in which people from diverse backgrounds are able to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to delivering our mission to make Malaria No More. Candidates from historically marginalised or underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended over time in consultation with the Director

Staff benefits include:

• 10% employer pension contributions
• 28 days’ annual leave plus Bank holidays
• Interest free staff season ticket loan and bicycle loan schemes
• Professional training and qualification subsidy

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining how your skills and experience match our requirements and why you want to work for us.

Closing date: Friday 17th December 2021

1st Interviews w/c 3rd January 2022

DFI Transparency Initiative - Research Assistant

Salary: £27,000 - 30,000 depending on experience

Fixed term contract (12 months)

UK based/remote working

Publish What You Fund is the global campaign for aid and development transparency. We envisage a world where aid and development information is transparent, available and used for effective decision-making, public accountability and lasting change for all citizens. We are now looking for a Research Assistant to support our DFI Transparency Initiative and in particular our initial assessment of DFI transparency.

Job summary

Publish What You Fund is looking for a detail-oriented, numerate Research Assistant to support our work on development finance institution (DFI) transparency. The immediate priority is to produce the forthcoming initial assessment of the transparency of leading DFIs, which is based on the DFI Transparency Tool that was recently launched by Publish What You Fund. This work includes assisting with methodology development, supporting data collection and analysis for the assessment; assisting with stakeholder engagement; contributing to drafting the assessment report; and supporting the launch of the report and other communications.

The Research Assistant will also provide broader research and administrative support for the DFI Transparency Initiative. This may include contributing to supplementary pieces of research and developing publications for communications such as blogs. It also includes making and maintaining connections with people working on DFI transparency and related issues in academic, advocacy or policy settings.

The position is offered on a twelve month fixed term contract. This is a UK-based position with remote working and visits to London office.

Roles and responsibilities

1. Assist with the production of the forthcoming initial assessment of DFI transparency, including:

• Supporting the development of the methodology for Publish What You Fund’s initial assessment of DFI transparency.
• Supporting data collection for the assessment.
• Liaising with stakeholders including DFIs and civil society to build engagement with the assessment process.
• Contributing to data analysis and drafting for the assessment report, DFI briefs, and other communications products.
• Supporting the assessment report launch, including fact-checking, editing, proof-reading and event support.

2. Provide general research and administrative support to the DFI Transparency Initiative team, including:

• Making and maintaining contact with relevant stakeholders including DFIs, civil society, and private sector development actors.
• Supporting the research team in arranging and attending research interviews.
• Contributing to administrative tasks within the team including taking minutes for team meetings.
• Building and maintaining networks of contacts in DFI transparency and related fields.

Essential skills and experience

• Basic understanding of development finance institutions (DFIs), and how they operate.
• Experience in primary data collection and analysis from a variety of sources, including quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Clear and concise writing style, including ability to describe research findings and analysis in non-technical language.
• Confidence and fluency when dealing with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• The ability to take initiative and deliver on time.

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience in writing for public audiences.
• Experience and knowledge of the international aid system and aid projects.
• Experience and knowledge of transparency and open government initiatives.
• Experience in planning and hosting public events.
• Language skills, especially French, Spanish or Chinese.

How to apply

Applications via Publish What You Fund's website.

Researcher - Ex-service personnel in the criminal justice system

Location - London/flexible

Salary - £27,767 (plus up to £5000 area weighting if applicable)

Job Type - Full time 1 year contract

Do you believe that a good education, a decent job and a safe place to live are what everyone in our society deserves? And that for those who end up in prison, it should be the start of new chance, not a road to nowhere?

These are Nacro's core beliefs and its why we strive to help as many people as we can through practical and emotional support to give people somewhere to live, skills, a job and connections as well as someone to turn to when life gets tough. And it's why we use our expertise to campaign to achieve our vision of a society which really does give everyone a chance to succeed.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Nacro as a Researcher on project examining the processes and mechanisms in place to identify ex-service personnel in the criminal justice system in England, Wales and Scotland, as well as the barriers to uptake of support. The postholder will form part of a team on a project led by Nacro and in partnership with the Institute for Public Safety, Crime and Justice and the Institute for Social Innovation and Impact at the University of Northampton, and funded by the Forces in Mind Trust

Experienced in undertaking and delivering high quality research projects you will conduct quantitative and qualitative research with stakeholders including ex-service personnel and the professionals working with them.

This new role sits within the External Engagement Directorate at Nacro and will work closely with our research partners at the University of Northampton.

For full role profile please click here .

Please apply online.

The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre, an international non-profit human rights organization, is seeking a dynamic Labour Rights Researcher to join a high-performing, committed team working to advance labour rights in global supply chains.  

• Salary: £30,000 - 35,000 plus 5% employer pension contribution
• Full time, 2 year contract
• Location: London, UK (remote working during pandemic, other locations considered)
• Closing date: 2 January 2022

About the organization

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre works with diverse allies and partners to put human rights at the core of companies’ business models and end abuse; to empower communities and workers to secure their rights and gain accountability for abuse; and to encourage governments to create the right regulation and incentives to uphold human rights in business. We are a global organisation that is rooted in five continental regions. We have a diverse Global Team of 80, based in 20 locations around the world. The Global Team members work with a rich network of human rights advocates inten languages including Chinese, Arabic, and Russian. Our work covers the full gamut of human rights in business, with three thematic programmes. Workers’ rights in global supply chains; responsible natural resource use and a just transition; and accountable digital technologies. These are complemented by three cross cutting approaches: corporate legal accountability; racial and gender justice; and civic freedoms and human rights defenders.

We place strong emphasis on our alliance with grassroots organisations facing often profound inequalities of power in protecting their rights; alongside our ability to influence responsible business, investors, and governments for transformative change. Our three primary approaches to deliver this vision are to: strengthen allies and movements; drive accountability for abuse; and influence decision-makers.

About the Position

The successful candidate will cover of a key role in our high performing Labour Team, with emphasis on the apparel sector. They will report to the Senior Labour Rights Lead. The Labour Rights Researcher will support efforts to promote decent work, living wages and fairer purchasing practices, and hold lead companies accountable for the human rights impacts of their business practices in supply chains. All work will be done in active collaboration with trade unions, labour and women’s organisations in the Global South, and will involve engagement with companies, investors, and policy makers.

The successful candidate will undertake research to keep the labour coverage on our website up-to-date, seek responses from companies to human rights allegations, and support strategic research and analysis on labour rights issues and business models to tackle structural causes of injustice and inequality, and enhance workers’ conditions in supply chains.

As Labour Rights Researcher, you will have excellent communication and analysis skills, a strong understanding of and personal commitment to working on labour rights issues, and a track-record of working with networks and building close relationships. You will be able to work autonomously and collaboratively. You will have an astute analysis on the structural causes of human rights abuses linked to companies and supply chains; be propositional in what needs to change; and have the strategic nous to help make that change happen. Experience of working on apparel or tea supply chains is highly desirable as is experience working on corporate accountability strategies.

Responsibilities

The Labour Researcher will have a particular focus on the apparel sector, but work will also encompass labour rights work in other sectors. Responsibilities will include: 

• Conduct research:  research and monitor labour rights developments by collecting and analysing information from a range of sources, including NGOs, unions, local and international media, companies, government and others; identify trends and thematic research priorities, design qualitative and quantitative research tools, gather data and conduct data analysis on the drivers for labour abuse, especially in the apparel industry, and emerging practice from by workers’ organisations and leading companies to address abuse, respect rights, and empower workers.
• Engage constructively with companies and investors: take up allegations of abuse with company HQs to seek responses to allegations of labour abuse, conduct follow-up outreach for remedy and build relationships to enhance human rights due diligence; engage with policy makers to propose business regulation and incentives that promoteworkers’ rights.
• Build transparency and accountability: work with regional researchers and external partners to strategically identify allegations of labour abuse for deeper-dive investigations and coordinated advocacy for greater impact
• Lead and manage digital platforms: Manage labour rights company dashboards and indicators to promote labour rights.
• Outreach: Sustain our active network of contacts on labour rights globally, including trade unions, civil society organisations (local, national & regional), companies & business associations, investors, media, universities and governments.
• Contribute to organisational and labour strategies: ­­ Build strategies for own areas of responsibility and support the Senior Labour Rights Lead to implement our labour strategy across all our programmes and regions.  
• Develop high quality written materials: Write compelling content for our website and outreach, including case summaries, blog posts, briefing notes and papers, and articles to be submitted to relevant media outlets.
• Line manage research and project implementation support:  Line manage Labour Rights Assistant 
• Travel: There may be occasional international travel for information gathering, communications and/or representation.

Essential skills and experience

• Labour Rights commitment and expertise: Strong, demonstrable commitment and expertise in labour rights, economic justice or human rights. At least four years’ experience in project delivery, policy research, campaigning or advocacy in this area. A clear understanding, vision, and strategic insight on human rights in business and the global economy. Global South experience is an advantage.
• Research & analytical skills: Strong experience in researching and writing briefings preferably in the field of labour rights in global supply chains. Able to search and identify relevant information online and offline; adept at undertaking systematic data collection to a high level of detail and accuracy; ability to synthesise research and policy for effective communication to a broad range of audiences.
• Partnership and coalition building: Commitment to, and at least four years’ experience in working with diverse international partners and building coalitions with shared objectives and targeted outcomes. This will range from strategic alliances with workers’ organisations from the Global South, to tactical collaborations with allies in the human rights and labour movement.
• Strategic thinking: A strong understanding of labour rights and economic justice in a global context is essential.  The ability to grasp, analyse, summarise, and present complex information coherently to external audiences is required. Demonstrated experience thinking critically about impact required.
• Values: Strong, demonstrated commitment to labour rights and human rights. Shares the values and ethos of the Resource Centre.
• Team player:  Experience of working in high performing multi-cultural and international teams, playing a leadership role working with colleagues to deliver high impact programs. Experience with remote, inter-disciplinary, and culturally diverse teams.
• Organisation and initiative: Able to work efficiently and methodically to support achievement of deliverables; strong prioritization skills; self-motivated and comfortable working independently within agreed framework while maintaining communication with a global team in different time zones and geographies.
• Communication Skills: Excellent English language skills. Strong speaking skills and experience representing organisations to external audiences. Powerful writing skills and ability to synthesise research and data for effective communication.

The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is a diverse, global team. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background and we acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in this area of work and seek to directly address that through our hiring practices. We particularly encourage applications from women, BAME applicants, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGTBQ+. 

Curing Parkinson’s needs world-class collaborative science involving researchers, clinicians, the pharmaceutical industry and, most importantly, people who are living with Parkinson’s. This collaboration is at the heart of our research programme.

Our leadership and funding enables the world’s leading neuroscientists and neurologists to prioritise, together, the next generation of drugs for clinical trial.

The Research Officer will play a pivotal role in Cure Parkinson’s ambitious research projects. Joining us at a busy time and with research and trials gradually picking up pace, we can offer a self-motivated and enthusiastic researcher the opportunity to develop and make their mark as part of this innovative and dynamic charity.

The Research Officer will report to the Research Manager and work closely with the Research Committee and other members of our Research team.

Cure Parkinson’s was set up in 2005 by four people living with Parkinson’s.

In 15 years, the charity they started has made significant progress in the quest for a cure. We have funded millions of pounds of research, made scientific discoveries, and opened new avenues of research. We have made enormous strides in involving people with Parkinson’s in research and given hope to many with the condition. Our innovative approach, which has led to collaborations with the world’s leading researchers and their inspirational work, combined with the active support of thousands of people living with Parkinson’s around the world, is bringing us closer to a cure for Parkinson’s.

Senior Research and Impact Officer (2x vacancies)
Location: Battersea, London (with office based working on two fixed days each week, rest of week choice of office or remote working)
Contract: Full time, permanent
Salary: £34,000 – £40,000 per annum depending on experience

The Research and Impact team is growing and we are looking for two new team members:

• Senior research and impact officer – with deep expertise in data
• Senior research and impact officer – with deep expertise in working with vulnerable families

This is a brilliant time to join BookTrust's innovative and collaborative research and impact team. We are working hard to improve our understanding of and engagement with beneficiaries and partners, to measure the impact of our work and to support evidence-based decision making across the organisation.

For details on 'How to Apply', please go to our website.  

Please send a copy of your CV, along with a covering letter showing how you meet the person specification and your motivations for applying for the role(s). Please also answer these questions in your cover letter:

BookTrust engages with its beneficiaries (children and families) through evaluation and research activities to inform its future work. Why is it important for a charity like BookTrust to engage with beneficiaries? What challenges might BookTrust encounter in engaging with beneficiaries and how would you address some of these?

Your covering letter should not be longer than two sides, including your response to these questions.

Closing date: Sunday, 12 December 2021 at 9pm. Please note that this is a rolling recruitment process and we will be interviewing suitable candidates who apply before this time. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusivity

We aim to provide an inclusive recruitment process and actively welcome applications from diverse talent pools: BAME candidates, candidates with disabilities and long-term conditions and candidates from under-represented communities.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and want to ensure we have an accessible application process for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments or would like us to do anything differently during the application process, please contact our HR team to discuss your requirements further (contact details can be found on our website).

BookTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The recruitment and selection process reflect our commitment to safeguarding, therefore the suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment, with pre-employment checks.

PETA UK will be recruiting for a Research Associate and a Senior Research Associate. 

Position Objective:

To lead projects related to animal testing in order to support PETA's efforts to replace the use of animals in experiments

Term of Employment:

Full-time

Reports to:

Director, Science Department

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Independently research and interpret a variety of issues related to replacing the use of animals in experiments, focusing on animal testing required by regulatory agencies
• Develop recommendations on non-animal testing approaches through analysis of scientific data and literature
• Identify potential collaborators and partner with scientists on projects that will promote the implementation of non-animal approaches
• Lead meetings with companies and government agencies and present at scientific conferences on the implementation of non-animal approaches
• Identify opportunities to provide public comments that promote non-animal approaches, and lead the writing and presentation of these comments
• Plan and execute workshops, webinars, and other educational opportunities for scientists
• Write and analyse peer-reviewed articles and other technical papers
• Translate scientific terminology into lay terms, and respond to requests and questions from the public, donors, and journalists
• Provide input on strategic plans for the Science Department
• Answer correspondence regarding animal testing

• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• PhD in in toxicology, pharmacology, molecular biology, or a related field
• Experience working at a regulatory agency or a biotechnology, chemical, pharmaceutical, or medical device company or similar is desirable
• Proven extensive knowledge of animal testing and alternatives to animal tests
• Familiarity with OECD test guidelines and regulatory requirements is desirable
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex technical documents
• Management experience is desirable
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proven ability to make sound, independent judgements
• Proven attention to detail, exceptional organisational skills, and ability to work well under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups of scientists and the public
• Exceptional writing and research skills
• Exceptional public-speaking skills
• Professional appearance
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times

• Ability and willingness to travel
• Commitment to the objectives of the organisation
• Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to advocate its positions in a professional manner

Research & Policy Officer – Aquaculture & Destructive Fisheries

Job Title Research & Policy Officer – Aquaculture & Destructive Fisheries

Reporting to Head of Policy and Media

Salary £28,500 (pro rata if part time)

Contract 4-5 days per week (30-37.5 hours), with a high degree of flexibility over working hours (core hours 10.00-16.00). 25 days annual leave, pro rata, plus public holidays.

Duration 3 year fixed term contract.

Start Date Flexible – ideally January or February 2022.

Location

Feedback’s offices in Tottenham Hale, London. Feedback currently operates a policy for staff to work a minimum of 50% hours in the office, with the rest worked from home.
All workplace policies may vary due to changes in the government’s Covid policy.

Diversity

Feedback is an organization actively seeking to move through an anti-racist and anti-oppressive journey in every aspect of its work. We acknowledge that the environmental sector is less open to people from under-represented backgrounds and we are strongly committed to doing what we can to correct this. We especially want to hear from you if you feel that opportunities like this are less available to you.

About Us

Feedback is a UK and Netherlands-based environmental campaign group. We work to regenerate nature by transforming our food system. Food production is the single greatest impact humans have on the environment. From mountains of food waste, to habitat destruction to grow animal feed for factory farms or feed farmed fish, to soil depletion leaving future harvests at risk: the food system needs to change. Founded in 2013, we combine investigative research, campaigns, community outreach and on-the-ground pilot projects for a better food system.

About the role

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to scale up Feedback’s pioneering campaigning on the role of aquaculture and fisheries in a sustainable food system, as well as working on wider food systems campaigns. From 2018-2021, Feedback has established an innovative body of evidence and policy on the damaging role of marine ingredients (fishmeal and fish oil) and other feed ingredients such as soy, in aquaculture, and formulated the case for aquaculture in a sustainable food system that delivers the greatest nutritional value for the least environmental impact, and does not contribute to destructive fishing, deplete global fish stocks or worsen global food injustice.

We are seeking a Research and Policy Officer to work closely with the Head of Policy and Media to implement a three-year programme on destructive aquaculture and fisheries, targeting policy and corporate change at a UK and EU level. At a time when the global aquaculture industry is on a growth drive, this role is a unique opportunity to work at the cutting edge of sustainable food systems, and to develop and implement both research skills and campaigns and advocacy skills. It would suit someone with strong research skills and good understanding and interest in either global aquaculture or fisheries policy (ideally both), who is motivated to work within a small, campaigning organization on a global issue.

We are looking for someone who cares deeply about food systems, biodiversity, climate and food justice to join a growing a dynamic environmental NGO at the forefront of food systems change. To be successful in this role you will be a self-starter, passionate about addressing head-on the damage that our food system causes to our climate, ecology and biodiversity. You will have strong academic or other expertise and credentials on aquaculture or fisheries issues, a good grasp of how to structure and undertake research projects and a strong understanding of how to create policy change. In return, we will offer you significant development and learning opportunities, the chance to work in a supportive and flexible team, and to build a career in environmental and food systems policy, advocacy and research. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

Job Description

The main responsibilities of this role are:

1. To produce and develop original research on aquaculture and destructive fisheries, by:
   1. Conducting original desk-based and analytical research on aquaculture species, production systems and feed ingredients.
   2. Producing research outputs, reports and policy recommendations based on scientific evidence and analysis, working with external stakeholders including academics.
2. To translate research findings into policy positions, recommendations and campaign plans, by:
   1. Working with colleagues to formulate policy recommendations and advocacy strategies based on research findings, and tailor these to opportunities and audience.
   2. Producing content for social media, blogs, op eds and press releases, working with colleagues in communications, as required.
   3. Monitoring industry and policy developments and spot emerging opportunities for influence.
3. To build relationships with other civil society groups, policy makers and industry, by:
   1. Representing Feedback and the campaign in external networks, and deputizing for senior staff as required.
   2. Participating in European and global coalitions, networks and conversations.
4. Deliver smooth and effective project management of the campaign, working with the Project Director (Head of Policy) and other colleagues, by:
   1. Administering the campaign budget.
   2. Managing external contractors or campaign interns as appropriate.
   3. Supporting fundraising and reporting to donors as required.
5. Take on other research and policy tasks in wider Feedback programmes, committing to extending learning and understanding to new issues and topics.

Person specification

To deliver in this role you will need to have:

• Good knowledge and understanding of (either gained through study or on the job experience) in global fisheries, aquaculture science or marine science.
• Experience in research methodologies and drawing evidence-based conclusions from research.
• An interest in and understanding of how policy and/or corporate change happens, and the role of campaigning in creating change.
• A passion for creating environmental and climate change, and at least 2 years’ experience achieving corporate and policy change on environmental issues.
• Flexibility and resilience – the ability to manage multiple priorities and to pivot rapidly to take advantage of emerging opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills – in particular, persuasive and accurate writing skills and experience translating evidence into accurate and engaging prose.
• A self-starter with a can-do attitude, flexibility and adaptability, willing to pitch in on delivery and help colleagues across the team, recognising that Feedback is a small, nimble organisation with fast-changing priorities.
• A commitment to Feedback’s values - we are bold, collaborative, impact-driven, celebratory and inspiring - and to our goal of ecological regeneration through changing the food system.

How to apply

Please submit, in Word or pdf format, a CV/resume and cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4 each) explaining how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work at Feedback in this role. Please note, all candidates will need to have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

Closing date for applications is 7th December at midnight. Applications received after this point will not be considered.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified on 10th December.

Interviews will be held online via Zoom on 15th or 16th December and will include a short, written task to be prepared in advance of the interview. There may be an informal second stage interview if required.

About the role

The Research and Evaluation Lead is a critical role for the Centre for Youth Impact. 

We believe in the power of research and evaluation to build a collective commitment to understanding and improving the impact of youth work and provision for young people. We also believe in the power of quality relational practice to change lives and communities. The Research and Evaluation Lead shapes and delivers the Centre’s work to design, test and implement practice-aligned evaluation that both measures and cultivates quality practice. 

Reporting to the Director of Programmes, the Research and Evaluation Lead works alongside two other Leads, focused on data and organisational development, and manages a portfolio of research and evaluation projects. This includes project scoping and design, direct delivery of research and evaluation activity, coordinating and supporting project teams (including staff and Fellows), collating and sharing learning from projects to influence the Centre’s work and strategy, and working closely with the senior leadership team to secure funding for new activities. The Research and Evaluation Lead line manages a Project Manager, and also works closely with a Research Assistant. 

What are we looking for? 

We are seeking a thoughtful and experienced applied researcher and evaluator, with strong project management and people skills. You will need to be confident across a range of approaches, and have the ability to assess and determine proposed methods, dependent on context. You will be curious and keen to learn and influence this evolving field of practice, and comfortable representing the Centre externally to share our journey as we develop our thinking. An understanding of informal and non-formal provision for young people, and how this influences research and evaluation practice is desirable.

You will be an experienced project manager, with expertise in managing both grant-funded and contract projects. You will be confident in managing project budgets, plans and capacity allocations, across multiple strands of work. You will be able to connect your portfolio into the broader organisational strategy, by drawing out insights from our project activities and sharing them with colleagues. 

You will need to be highly responsive to the needs of partners, funders and our networks, with excellent listening and negotiation skills. You will also need to be proactive and dynamic, sensing and acting on opportunities for the Centre to work alongside others to affect change. You will have some experience of income generation, and be confident to work alongside the senior leadership team in initiating and writing successful proposals. 

You will also be an outstanding communicator:experienced in facilitation; willing to develop a coaching approach; an engaging presenter, and a compelling writer, able to frame and share ideas with a range of audiences.

Finally, you will be a team player. You will enjoy working with others, and be a valued partner, peer and colleague. You will see the bigger picture, at the same time as being on top of the detail. You will own and play a leadership role in your projects, but recognise and respect the leadership role of colleagues across the Centre’s strategic objectives.

Please download the attached JD for the full job description, person spec and details on how to apply.

Research and Learning Officer (Research, Strategy and Impact Department)

UK Youth are currently looking for a dynamic and talented Research and Learning Officer to join our Strategy, Research and Impact team to support with the management and co-ordination of our evaluation and learning activity.

The new Research and Learning Officer will produce robust and insightful work with colleagues within the Strategy, Research and Impact team on a wide range of evaluation and research projects. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Strategy, Research and Impact, this role will help UK Youth evidence the impact of youth work, understand how to improve our impact, and monitor progress towards our strategic objectives.

To thrive in this role, you need a background in qualitative and quantitative research methods, and have excellent communication skills. But, we’re also interested in your enthusiasm to learn. We’re looking for a researcher with an open mind - who is keen to explore new methodologies and excited by working shoulder-to-shoulder with young people.

Who we are

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.

UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing: the lack of investment in the youth sector; the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference; and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth website. 

Why work at UK Youth?

We are a values-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even for those working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meet ups.

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.

We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.

What can we offer you?

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture.

• Flexible/Agile Working

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell our New Forest Outdoor Centre including, camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

• Cyclescheme and Techscheme

How to apply?

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system (provided by Applied)

• Closing date for applications will be 23:59 on 12th Dec 2021.

• Interview dates are due to take place on TBC.

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks which include criminal record check and employment reference.

As part of the recruitment process UK Youth will be gathering and uses certain information about you. For further information regarding this please review our Data Protection Privacy Notice which explains what data of yours we process and how we use it.

Job Title: IT and AMS Assistant

Reports to: IT Manager 

Line reports: None

Contract terms: Permanent, 35 hours per week 

Are you a dedicated, approachable, and methodical person with a strong interest in IT, membership organisations and delivering a great service? We’re looking for someone to help with our membership system and IT more widely while we develop a range of new systems and services to improve what we do for our members and others with an interest in ophthalmology.

About The Royal College of Ophthalmologists

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) is the only professional body for medically qualified eye doctors, who specialise in the prevention, treatment and management of eye disease, including surgery to optimise care for all patients. Ophthalmologists are at the forefront of eye health services because of their extensive training and experience in the area.

As an independent charity with over 4,000 members worldwide, we pride ourselves on providing impartial and clinically based evidence, putting patient care and safety at the heart of everything we do. Our strategy and areas of work are developed by our Trustees, Council and committees, who are supported by a staff of 35 employees. The College is currently trialling a hybrid working policy, a mix of working remotely and working in the College building in Euston, London. A review of this policy is due to take place in January 2022.

We are not a regulatory body, but we work collaboratively with government, health departments, charities and eye health organisations to develop recommendations and support improvements in the co-ordination and management of hospital eye care, both nationally and regionally.

Finance and Operations Department

The Finance and Operations Department provides vital services and support to the College to enable it to carry out work on behalf of its members. The department includes Finance, HR, Facilities, Membership and IT. As the IT and AMS Assistant you will be responsible for both planned work managing the data in the various systems and other requests when you may be called upon to resolve technical issues quickly so people can get on with their day.

Association Management System (AMS)

Membership processes and member information are managed using software called iMIS, which is also used to manage non-member contact information, enable event and exam registration and send email communications, amongst other things. As such is it central to our work. Previous experience using iMIS is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

Main Areas of Work and Responsibility

On occasions it may be necessary to start in the office by 0830 or finish later, usually by 1930 (which would normally be remote), to support seminars or other events. You will work closely with the IT Manager, Facilities Manager and events colleagues to both help prepare for courses and seminars in advance and to deal with any IT/AV issues which occur on the day. Where part of an event is livestreamed to an external audience, you might monitor the feed or assist the presenters to ensure everything runs smoothly for those not in the room too.

You will support staff in using our various systems, whether it’s helping extract the data they need, double checking events have been configured properly or investigating any other issues. The IT and AMS Assistant is expected to work largely unsupervised, organising their own time in dealing with incoming requests and planned work, with encouragement to ask for guidance from the IT Manager, or take part in relevant, provided, (primarily online) training to develop their skills.

You will have responsibility for ensuring data updates from external bodies such as the NHS and GMC are regularly obtained and uploaded to iMIS, setup any other new organisations required, de-duplicate contact records and assist other colleagues such as the Membership Co-ordinator at busy times to help maintain the quality of the data we hold. You will also get involved with other projects which intersect with IT as they develop.

Other

• Participate in activities and processes aimed at developing the performance, skills and knowledge of all department members as aligned to the achievement of the strategic aims of the RCOphth.
• Any other duties as required that will be both reasonable and within your capabilities.
• Always ensure that you take care of your health and safety and that of others, by complying with health and safety obligations.

Key Working Relationships

• Staff Colleagues
• Suppliers/ Sub-contractors
• College Members and Officers
• Non-Members (typically for help with booking exams or events)

Scope and Accountability

Financial: Not applicable 

Other resources: 

• Responsible for maintaining user and data permissions
• Responsible for ensuring we store accurate data

People management: Not applicable 

Legal, regulatory and compliance responsibility:

• Compliance with the organisation’s data protection and privacy policies
• Compliance with organisation’s employment policies along with employment legislation
• Compliance with health and safety procedures, including prompt reporting of any defects, risks or potential hazards
• Compliance with organisational brand guidelines

Person Specification

You must have knowledge of a variety of common IT hardware and software, including the ability to connect a desktop or laptop system to external displays and other peripherals. Ideally you will have experience of providing IT support in-person and remotely.

You will have experience of using the main Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and be able to search for help on any areas you’re not familiar with.

You will need to be approachable, able to communicate effectively with non-technical people so they’re willing to ask you for help, however simple or technical the problem. As part of this, you may need to produce written notes and other guidance to track what has happened and help with similar issues in the future.

You should have the ability to work methodically and accurately, to prioritise your workload between conflicting demands and know how and when to ask for help should you need it.

You must understand the importance of data protection and keeping information securely.

You should be committed to your own continuing professional development.

It may help if you’re not too squeamish as you may occasionally find yourself watching videos of eye surgery.

Interviews for this role will be held in person at our office. You will be asked to carry out:
• a short practical IT task which will be observed and you may be helped if necessary
• a short, untimed, computer-based test (tasks may include answering an email and some data manipulation in Excel)
• a panel interview with the IT Manger and up to two other staff member(s).

The Fundraising Assistant will play an integral role within fundraising with responsibility for effectively supporting the entire team , and managing fundraising administration, thanking, donation tracking and coding, promotion, and support with various fundraising activities such as events and campaigns.

You will also build productive relationships with individual supporters and organisations through the delivery of exceptional supporter care, by providing motivating and timely stewardship to supporters.

The new post holder responsibilities will include: 

1. Provide administrative support across the entire Fundraising team
2. Support the Events and Community Team
3. Support the Major Gifts and Corporate Partnerships Officers

Location

This role will be a hybrid between our London Bridge office and remote working (a probable 60/40 split)

More information and how to apply

Please download the attached job pack for more information including a full job description, person specification and application details. 

CVs will not be accepted as part of the application process for this role. Any CVs recieved will be disregarded.

Please note that this post is subject to DBS and reference checks. 

Position: Production Assistant

Based:  EJF office in London

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Salary range:  £25,000 - £28,000 pa (dependent upon experience)

Benefits:

· Private healthcare package

· Generous pension rising with each year of service

· Annual leave of 28 days (including 8 public holidays) increasing by 2 days each year of service, plus 1 personal day per year and additional paid leave over Christmas

· Cycle-to-work scheme

· Home working 1 day per week (after completion of 6 month trial period)

Position overview

The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) is a UK registered non-profit organization working internationally to protect natural environments and the human rights of people who depend on them. This is an exciting opportunity to join the EJF film feam as a Production Assistant, supporting the video producers to create impactful films across a range of campaigns.

Key responsibilities:

•   Pre-production research tasks such as desk-based location scouting, logistics planning and producing concise briefs for other team members, citing key facts and sources

•   Fact-checking and proofreading

· Sourcing and arranging interviews with contributors 

· Sourcing archive, fair-use footage and music for editors

•   Selecting highlights from rushes and compiling clip reels from footage and producing assembly cuts

•   Preparing graphics, text, subtitles, and making amendments following feedback

•   Producing high-quality, engaging videos for social media, events and screenings

•   Management of the digital photo library on Pics.IO – processing RAW photos, uploading to the library, organising collections, and tagging images

•   Assisting Video Producers and Editors in managing day-to-day activities to streamline the post-production process

Essential skills and attributes:

· You enjoy research and understand the fundamental need for attention to detail and factual accuracy

· You are able to deliver agreed outcomes on time and on budget, at times managing multiple projects and tight deadlines and you are able to prioritise your workload

· You are entirely comfortable taking direction and feedback, working in a team, with equal ability to work independently, taking initiative and responsibility

· You are creative with a keen eye for detail 

· You have an interest and understanding of the campaigns EJF works on

· You are highly organised with an understanding of editing workflows and file structuring

· You have an understanding of video codecs and formats

· You understand social media trends and formats

· You are proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro

 Desirable skills:

· Experience with Audition, After Effects, Lightroom or Photoshop

· Camera experience

Applications:  please send your CV and cover letter explaining why you are the right person for this job

Closing date for applications:  05/01/2022

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

EJF is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity within the workplace.

Background

The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) works to Protect People and Planet.

We believe environmental security is a human right.

EJF investigates and campaigns to protect our natural world, and with it, the communities most dependent upon it. We work at the grassroots, with environmental and human rights activists who are working to expose threats to the local environment and to build sustainable futures. Our investigations and the evidence we gather are presented to the very highest levels of decision taking, amongst policy makers in governments and private industry and to opinion formers including international media and the wider public. EJF works to end illegal fishing and the use of slavery in fisheries, protect our global climate and defend climate refugees, and eradicate the use of hazardous chemical pesticides.

Registered charity no. 1088128