Senior External Affairs Manager, joining a rapidly growing Global Health Charity, based in London.

This newly created Senior External Affairs Manager role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced External Affairs Manager to set-up and new external affairs division within an existing external communications team. The External Affairs function includes Public Affairs, PR & Press, Corporate Communications and Celebrity Engagement.

As the Senior External Affairs Manager, working with the Head of Department, and managing a small team of External Affairs and PR Officers, you will lead the charities external affairs and communications activities to position the charity as an influential player in the cancer and healthcare sector. You will;

• Manage the development of the annual integrated external affairs and communications strategy and plan.
• Oversee the development and delivery of the public affairs, lobbying and influencing programme.
• Lead a busy press office, managing proactive and reactive PR activity.
• Develop engaging and persuasive messaging, communications and media campaigns to promote and engage audiences, increasing awareness and support.

Our client is looking for an experienced External Affairs Manager who has had exposure of setting up or developing and external division. Experience of wider external communications functions such as PR and Media will be advantageous, along with some line management experience.

Working from home currently, with a return to work pattern of 2 days from home and 3 days in the office when safe to do so.

External Affairs Officer, joining a rapidly growing Global Health Charity, based in London.

Looking for your next career move in External Affairs? Or, working within the healthcare sector with excellent account management & external stakeholder communication skills, looking to work in External Affairs?

As the External Affairs Officer, you will work with the Senior External Affairs Manager and PR team, providing external affairs and communications work support aimed at positioning the charity as an influential player in the cancer and wider healthcare sector.

The External affairs team crosses public affairs, media and public relations, corporate communications. You will be responsible for areas such as;

• External affairs research, planning and delivery that will enable the charity to reach and engage public audiences and the healthcare sector.
• Manage engagement activities with health-related policy makers, opinion leaders and influencers, from within the health service, government/parliament and/or the civil service.
• Cross-team production of briefing material for senior leadership engagement with ministers, politicians, civil servants', and other key-policy makers.

Our client is looking for you to have either; previous experience of working either in an External Affairs setting, or lobbying/influencing role, ideally within the charity sector. Or, have worked within the healthcare sector in an account management role with a keen interest of developing a career in Public Affairs.

Only applications with a CV AND Covering Letter will be considered.

We are looking to engage a curious and self-motivated Senior Researcher, ideally with experience of international political economy in developing nations, who is excited by unearthing key insights and opportunities from data, research and evidence. The post-holder will have a range of responsibilities including mining datasets, conducting desk-based research, carrying out interviews with experts to unearth insights to help identify pathways to prosperity that can formulate policy options for national leaders for countries around the world.

The Legatum Institute is a London-based think-tank with a mission to build a global movement of people committed to creating the pathways from poverty to prosperity and the transformation of society. One of the ways we do this is through our work developing the practical solutions and data tools that will help build open economies and empowered people within inclusive and peaceful societies. In the UK this includes developing cutting edge poverty measures and using these to understand the impacts that Government policy has on poverty and to use this understanding to effect national change and reduce poverty in the UK

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Analysis, Research and Writing

• Identify and understand the research requirements of the Pathways to Prosperity programme
• Derive informative insights by undertaking economic research and analysis
• Produce high quality qualitative research, synthesising findings through desk-based research, case studies, interviews and ‘on-the-ground’ fieldwork, to develop contextual understanding
• Derive meaningful insights from complex data, reports, and other sources, using appropriate techniques, asking “why” of data to consider a variety of outcomes
• Develop and test conclusions from these insights and identify how constraints have been overcome
• Produce high quality outputs, including presentations and written reports that present information clearly, concisely and in a way that illustrates the change that can be made
• Determine and work to clearly defined deadlines and in accordance with LI’s procedures and practices

We are seeking someone with the following skills:

Experience and Knowledge

• Degree in International Public Policy, Economics, Economic history, with quantitative/qualitative analysis is essential, ideally at post-graduate level
• 3-5 years’ experience as a consultant, economic analyst, policy researchers or in a similar role in an international setting is highly desirable
• Experience in data-driven research and public policy, social and economic affairs, using qualitative research methods
• Strong research and analytical skills, ideally rooted in a quantitative degree or field and experience in using this analysis to develop compelling fact-based written narratives
• A track-record of working with stakeholders to develop research programmes and publications
• A proven background in producing high quality research and in writing reports/publications

Skills

• Strong capabilities in data-driven research, including problem structuring, hypotheses formulation, statistical analysis, and visualisation
• Ability to ask “why” of data and consider a variety of outcomes before reaching conclusions
• Committed to accuracy, quality control and process control
• Strong written and verbal communications, able to present research, findings and recommendations to a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, in a different formats
• Ability to translate results of analytic and quantitative research into policy insights
• Ability to plan and deliver programmes of work to agreed timelines
• Excellent IT skills with knowledge of typical data analysis tools
• Knowledge of the Microsoft office productivity suite, including PowerPoint, Excel and Word

Personal Attributes

• Has a positive approach, optimism, and hope for the future
• Warm-hearted towards others, willing to help, and generous of time and knowledge
• Team player but also able to work independently
• Holds oneself and others accountable, committed to doing the right thing
• Has vision and desire to create value for the long term – willing to be flexible and take risks
• Self-motivated and able to drive activity forward
• Eager to learn and willing to be coached, seeking out and considering the opinions of others
• Good judgement about when to use initiative and when to consult
• A hard worker who sets ambitious goals and perseveres to achieve them
• Consistently performs at a high level, pays attention to detail

Please submit a CV and covering letter by Tuesday 6th April.

The letter should include detail, on no more than one page, why the candidates believe that they can uniquely contribute to identifying successful approaches to creating pathways to prosperity from around the world. If a suitable candidate is found before this date, we may appoint and close the position early. Please note candidates who have applied within the last six months will not be considered.

Salary range: £35,000 to £45,000

Only applications with a CV AND Covering Letter will be considered.

We are looking for someone with an intersectional feminist analysis/understanding of gender inequality to run our campaigns on gender pay and bonus gaps and #EqualPay50. The Equality Trust is leading a major campaign to raise awareness of the failure of major companies to adhere to the legal obligations to pay men and women equally and build a movement that increases the pressure on employers to reconsider their pay structures and commit to prioritising gender equality. Within this role, there will also be opportunities to get involved in a range of different aspects of The Equality Trust’s campaigns, particularly on fair pay. The campaigner will support the Executive Director to liaise with business representatives, trade unions, and voluntary organisations to collaborate on the design and implementation of fairer pay practices and the development of a comparator dashboard. 

About The Equality Trust

The Equality Trust (TET) is the national charity that campaigns to reduce social and economic inequality in order to improve the quality of life in the UK. We are at the forefront of debates to tackle structural inequalities as well as supporting local grassroots groups to bring about change in their areas.

About the job

• Lead The Equality Trust’s campaigning and project work on equal pay/gender pay/unfair pay and other campaigns where required

• Recruit, mobilise, support and coordinate activists and organisations to take action against unfair pay and remuneration 

• Acting as the key contact for #EqualPay50 volunteer activists, coordinating and delivering campaign organising meetings, supporting local action, and regularly communicating with activists through the campaign’s mailing list

• Build and maintain key external relationships relevant to The Equality Trust’s work on equal pay (e.g. trade unions, employers, activists, partner organisations, funders, academics, student unions, universities, schools and colleges) and proactively seek out opportunities for collaboration

• Coordinate communications with decision-makers, including employers and politicians (e.g. writing letters, attending meetings)

• Organise a range of awareness-raising events, seminars, campaign activities and media stunts

• Coordinate the production of a range of digital campaigning tools and materials, including video, animation, podcasts, blogs, traditional and social media, etc.

• Work with a number of trade union partners to develop a gender pay comparators platform

• Work with schools and colleges to develop resources on equal pay and coordinate the use and evaluation of these resources at schools across the UK

• Develop and deliver training and workshops on equal pay to universities, employers and activists

• Monitor and analyse relevant political and legislative developments (e.g. relating to equal pay, gender pay and ethnicity pay)

• Undertake ongoing project monitoring and evaluation, including organising reflection and learning activities

About You: 

Experience (essential): 

• Experience of organising roundtable events and webinars. 

• Experience of campaigning on social justice both online and offline.

• Experience of designing winning campaign strategies and making campaign plans with activists/volunteers or colleagues.

• Experience of developing and delivering social media campaigns and communications.

• Experience of effective project and event management, including an ability to manage, monitor, and report on project budgets.

Abilities and Skills (essential):

• A strong understanding of the causes and effects of social and economic inequality and a strong commitment to equity and diversity. 

• Ability to influence and work collaboratively with others, both internally with staff and volunteers and externally with prospective partner organisations.

• Excellent oral communication and facilitation skills, with an ability to facilitate meetings, workshops and training with activists and colleagues, in both offline and online settings.

• Excellent written communication skills with ability to produce engaging and accurate written resources, briefings and reports for a range of different audiences, from activists to elected politicians.

• Campaign/policy research skills or data analysis skills.

• Proficient IT skills.

• Proactive, with an appropriate level of attention to detail and the ability to plan and organise own work and use own time effectively.

• A strong understanding and experience of organising in an inclusive way that proactively seeks to address any underrepresentation of disadvantaged groups.

• Ability and willingness to undertake occasional travel across the UK, work evenings and weekends and staying overnight when required and Government regulations permit. 

This role will involve some travel when Government regulations allow. It will also require evening and weekend work, to facilitate working with volunteer activists for which TOIL will be given. 

Jubilee Debt Campaign is recruiting a Senior Policy Officer to take forward our work on household debt.

This is a new, key role in the organisation and crucial to the success of our campaigns. You will be joining at a time when there is a pressing need to ramp up our campaigning response to the rising levels of debt that many lower-income households in the UK are experiencing as a result of the pandemic.

This role will also have a particular focus on supporting our Community Organising programme to bring the voices of those most affected by the debt crisis to the fore in debates on policy solutions. Working closely with our Senior Community Organiser you will use your policy and advocacy experience and expertise to help ensure the people most impacted by problem household debt have a say in influencing the policies that affect them.

You will be a key member of our household debt project team, working alongside the Head of Policy, Head of Campaigns, Head of Advocacy, Digital Campaigner and Senior Community Organiser.

You will:

• Support our Community Organising project with policy knowledge on household debt, to help develop campaigns that achieve change for people in debt
• Conduct research which can be used for campaigning, for example, in media, advocacy or public mobilization work
• Build relationships and carry out advocacy activities to help progress our campaign and achieve concrete wins
• Produce materials such as briefings, press releases or consultation responses, and represent Jubilee Debt Campaign at external events.

We are looking for someone with strong policy analysis and advocacy skills, a strong campaigning mindset, and a passion for social justice. We are not expecting you to be already expert in all aspects of the role (or to already be an expert in the policy area) but are looking for someone with the potential to develop quickly. Crucially you will also need to appreciate why taking a Community Organising approach and building the power of people affected by debt is important, though you do not need to have experience in Community Organising.

We strongly value diversity and welcome applications from applicants from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from people of colour.

The role will be working from home until Jubilee Debt Campaign decides it is safe for staff to return to working in the office.

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 19 April. Interviews will be held on Friday 30 April.

Please see the recruitment pack for further details and information on how to apply.

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of Brooke’s issues-based communication programme. You will develop and implement communication plans and associated content to drive forward Brooke’s engagement with our key stakeholder audiences in the international development and animal health sectors. You will join an ambitious, dynamic and enthusiastic Comms team, and work closely with our UK and international programme colleagues in External Affairs, Research, Animal Health and Welfare.

Skills and Experience required

You will have extensive experience in the planning and delivery of multi-channel thought leadership programmes to shape opinion and build convening power among target audiences. Equally, you will have an impressive track record of working collaboratively with a diverse range of colleagues, using your communication and negotiation skills to enable others to understand the value that great comms can deliver.

Possessing an acute journalistic mindset, you will be adept at translating complex topics into powerful stories, messages and visuals using engaging language and data visualisation.

Reporting to our Head of Communications, you will manage one part-time Global Communication Officer and work closely with our International Communication Officers.

Interviews to be held on: Wednesday 21 April 2021

Closing Date: 14 April 2021

Interview Date: 21 April 2021

We’re hiring a creative, innovative and experienced Campaigns Manager on an initial fixed term, one-year contract. This is a critical role in our campaign to ensure the trillions of pounds in UK pensions are invested to build a better world.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high profile start up committed to changing the world. The ideal candidate must be ambitious, personable, and creative, with a proven track record in campaigns, policy and advocacy. The candidate should be comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment, be capable of managing multiple priorities in high pressure conditions, have experience working with senior, high profile stakeholders, and come with a background in climate, sustainable finance or development campaigning.

ABOUT US

There’s £3 trillion invested by UK pensions – we believe that money should be moved away from the destructive, harmful investments of the past, and into those which help build a future we can all be proud of.

Spearheaded by film maker, UN Advocate and co-founder of Comic Relief, Richard Curtis, Make My Money Matter works to transform the financial system, so it puts people and planet on a par with profit.

Our campaign includes three core workstreams:

1. Public Campaign: we’re delivering high profile, public campaigning to show the power of our money as a vehicle for good. Using creative techniques, we tell the story of how our money can create a better future for people and planet
2. High Profile Partnerships: we’re transforming how NGOs, businesses, universities, local authorities, and public figures think about sustainability to ensure their money aligns with their values, and builds a better world
3. Policy and Advocacy: we’re working with partners including advocacy groups, government agencies, and the finance industry to create a unifying call for policy reforms that transform the system from within. We’ll advocate for these goals at key national and global moments, including COP26 and the G7

Our campaign has had significant success since launch in July 2020, and we have ambitious plans to grow our impact in 2021 and beyond.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We’re looking for an exceptional candidate with a proven track record in public campaigning - ideally within the climate, finance or international development sectors – to mobilise people across the UK in support of our campaign. You will have experience using a variety of on and offline tools, have a track record of delivering key campaign moments or objectives, and be well versed in analysis and planning. You will be able to demonstrate a personal role in influencing political or business decisions and have demonstrable experience building and managing relationships with senior stakeholders and cross sector partners.

This is a diverse role requiring someone comfortable working with a range of stakeholders, juggling a variety of priorities, and operating in a fast-paced setting. You will be an enthusiastic team player with a track record of problem solving, creativity and delivery.

Your responsibilities

• Devise and deliver new campaign tactics to drive public action – both on and offline
• Lead on compelling narratives and messages to engage internal and external stakeholders, drive awareness, and encourage action
• Inform our strategy for key advocacy and campaigns moments
• Support in the identification of, and preparation for, political advocacy opportunities
• Support on the development of flagship Make My Money Matter research and insights to build awareness and visibility of the campaign
• Establish and oversee relationships with relevant creative agencies
• Establish and oversee relationships with key campaign partners and coalitions
• Grow and cultivate Make My Money Matter’s network of high-profile supporters
• Contribute to our policy agenda and support on engagement with the finance industry
• Monitor and evaluate activity and contribute to organisational evaluations, including commissioning, interpreting and sharing campaigns insight work.
• Support as required with strategy development, operations and fundraising as required within start up environment

We’re looking for someone with:

· At least four years’ experience, preferably within a high-profile campaigning organisation, consultancy and/or policy and advocacy environment

• A proven track record of delivery on campaign or advocacy goals
• Experience working on finance, climate, international development or public policy
• Confidence managing projects, organising public events and devising stunts
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to mobilise diverse audiences

· Demonstrable experience working with senior stakeholders and high-profile figures

• The capacity to quickly build trust and establish relationships
• Sound judgment, good attention to detail and a solution-orientated mindset
• Creativity, humour, energy, and proactivity; a sense of urgency for change
• Experience in entrepreneurial settings, working independently and to tight deadlines
• Understanding of UK/global affairs, and a commitment to the goals of our campaign
• Authorisation to work in the UK

In return, we offer

• Competitive salary and pension, generous holiday entitlement and flexible working
• A fantastic opportunity to make a difference with a high-profile, high impact campaign
• A supportive, inclusive environment, and a committed, vibrant team

How to apply

Please submit your CV and one page cover letter to David with “Campaign Manager Application” in the subject line. Please include current employment status and likely notice period. Please note that due to the high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to candidates who we wish to interview. Click apply now...

Diversity and inclusion

We strive to create a fair and healthy environment where all colleagues feel challenged, valued and supported. We aim to cultivate a culture of collaboration and respect, where our people are highly engaged, and individual contributions are celebrated. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all background

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) is seeking an exceptional individual with demonstrable strategic leadership skills to oversee the work of the Membership and Centre for Women’s Global Health teams, ensuring the delivery of the College’s vision, mission, values, strategic direction and corporate business plan.

About us

The RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 16,000 members in the UK and internationally. We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.

About the role

This is an exciting and unique opportunity in which you will play an instrumental role in the strategic development of two key departments within the College: Membership and the Centre for Women’s Global Health.

As a global College, with over 50% of our members practising outside the UK, the Membership and Global directorate is central to the delivery of our new five-year strategy, which aims to expand our reach and influence around the world. As a membership organisation, our 16,000+ members are at the heart of our work to improve care and outcomes for women and girls globally, and you will develop and lead an ambitious growth and engagement strategy in support of this ambition. You will ensure the RCOG provides high value support to O&G doctors in the UK and internationally, tailored to local and individual need. You will also lead on the College’s O&G workforce strategy, advocating for fair, collaborative and effective workforce cultures.

The College also has ambitious plans to expand our global health development work, building on successful programmes such as Leading Safe Choices, Making Abortion Safe and Essential Gynaecological Skills. To support this goal, you will be responsible for developing the strategy for the Centre for Women’s Global Health in line with the RCOG’s overall strategic plan and operational priorities. You will identify and deliver new global health initiatives that aim to improve women’s healthcare as well as leading on the College’s philanthropic fundraising activities. You will also work with the External Affairs team to identify and capitalise on opportunities to influence international women’s health policy.

In partnership with the CEO and your fellow Executive Directors, you will provide high-quality management of staff and ensure effective communication cross-College, between and among directorates, their committees and other departments. This role involves working closely with the Senior Vice President for Global Health, the Vice President for Membership and the Vice President for Workforce and Professionalism, and with them you will manage key stakeholder relationships including the International Representative Committees, Liaison Groups and Specialist Societies.

About you

We are seeking an individual with significant experience of global membership growth and engagement as well as membership product and service development and implementation knowledge. An effective communicator, you will have the ability to reach a wide range of audiences by leading international marketing and communications strategies. You will also have experience of developing, leading and implementing global health programmes, including fundraising. You will have a proven track record of financial and risk management as well as the ability to deliver strategic change in membership engagement and service implementation.

Benefits

As an important member of the team, you will be located in our brand new, bespoke offices in London Bridge. We offer a friendly working environment with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Flexible working hours
• First class pension scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Free staff lunch (on-site only)

Please note that due to Covid-19, all College staff are currently working from home.

How to apply

To apply for this role and download the Job Pack, please visit our website via the Apply button. 

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 19th April 2021

Interviews: Friday 30th April 2021

The RCOG believes that only by building a diverse and inclusive organisation will the College, our staff and our members be able to reach their full potential. We are committed to building a culture where respect and understanding are fostered, where each individual is appreciated and supported as the unique person they are, and where the diversity of people’s backgrounds and experiences is positively valued and harnessed. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. To find out more please see our Diversity Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.

Who are we?

Recently named one of the Third Sector's ‘Best Charities to Work For’, we are committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. By recruiting a team that ‘can’, we can and will find one sooner.

Our exciting job role!

As a key member of the Marketing team, you’ll execute The Charity’s digital marketing and social media strategy to drive the acquisition of new supporters across social and web channels, working within a team across the organisation to achieve targeted conversion as part of the marketing and fundraising campaigns.

This role is full time- 37.5 hours and will be a blend of working from home and from our offices in Fleet, Hampshire, with some out‑of‑hours working. This position is maternity cover for a 12-month fixed-term contract which is to start in June 2021. 

What we'd like from you:

It’s simple – we’re looking for the people who ‘can’. We want the talented, the energetic and the ambitious. We need the inspired and the inspirational – the people who completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit and who are determined to make real and lasting change for our community.

According to the job description, you should have experience in digital marketing and media planning. You’ll have experience in planning digital media elements of multichannel marketing campaigns and be comfortable independently putting together plans to achieve campaign objectives. 

To be successful in this role, you must have brilliant copywriting and communication skills with the ability to be empathic and creative in your work. 

If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!

What we'd like to give you:

- Salary circa .£33,000 (dependent on experience)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays – (pro rata for part-time contracts) 

- Generous pension contribution*

- Life assurance cover*

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Plus an amazing culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)

*subject to qualifying criteria

How to apply to join our amazing team:

Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.

The Brain Tumour Charity particularly encourages applications from minority ethnic groups and underrepresented communities.

Advert close date: 16th April 2021

First interview date: TBC

Second interview date: TBC

Please note, early applications are encouraged and interviews will commence before the closing date if and when suitable candidates are identified.

More about us:

Visit our website careers pages to find out more about our culture and what it’s like to be part of our amazing team.  You should also check out our YouTube channel too.

Did you know that in 2018 we were crowned Third Sector Charity of the Year and we have won a variety of other awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey? Whilst we’re not boasting, we are particularly proud that our HeadSmart campaign scooped the NHS Innovation Award, a Third Sector Excellence Award and a Charity Times Award (well, maybe we’re boasting a little bit!).

We process your data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation. For full details, please read our privacy policy for job applicants.

*subject to qualifying criteria

You might also have experience in media planning, copywriting, digital media campaigns, social media strategy, CRO, social media.

Role: Communications & Engagement Manager (Maternity Cover)

Location: Central London (we are currently working from home and support remote working)

Accountable to: Chief Executive

Salary: £45,000 per annum, plus benefits

Start date: 1 June 2021

Duration: 14 months fixed term contract (maternity cover)

About the Institute

More and more people want to use their capital in a way that benefits society and the environment as well as generating a financial return. At the same time, there remain entrenched social challenges in the UK and around the world. The Impact Investing Institute is an independent, non-profit organisation which aims to make capital work better for people.

We have a wide, global network across financial services, social enterprises, businesses, government and regulators. In partnership with our dedicated volunteers, we work to get the message out and bring people together through information sharing, events, guidance, research, and specific partnerships and projects - all dedicated to addressing the barriers that prevent more money from having a positive impact on people and planet.

More information on the Institute can be found on the website.

Institute employees are entitled to the following benefits.  These include:

• 30 days paid holiday

• Pension Scheme with a 10% employer contribution

• Paid Sick Leave

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Private Medical Cover

The Role

We are looking for an experienced communications professional, with knowledge of strategic communications as well as experience of hands-on content production and day-to-day coordination of external communications. The role requires excellent copywriting skills. Knowledge of the financial service industry, impact investing or sustainable finance is desirable, but not essential, as long as there is a clear willingness to learn and embrace new knowledge.

The role will ensure that the Institute continues to deliver high-quality information, original research, events, policy advice and educational materials across our communications channels, particularly our website, newsletters and social media. 

The Communications and Engagement Manager will report to the Chief Executive, who oversees all external communications as well as the development and delivery of the Institute’s work programme. The Communications and Engagement Manager will work closely with the Events Manager, as well as across the team, particularly with the Programme Team, the Public Affairs Manager, and the Relationships Coordinator. They will be a key member of the Institute’s small staff, contributing to a productive, energetic and happy team.

The Institute’s current projects include:

• A proposal for a ‘green+’ sovereign bond that would scale up the UK’s drive to a net-zero carbon economy with well-defined social and economic benefits. With partner organisations and significant backing from the financial services, we are developing the proposal for international audiences, after the UK government announced it will issue a series of green bonds in 2021.

• A campaign with the pensions industry to improve awareness of and competence in impact investing;

• The development of educational materials on impact investing for the Institute's Learning Hub and investment professionals, and engagement with key industry bodies to develop new professional training and qualifications;

• A research and engagement programme on mobilising more investment for place-based impact; and

• Policy and advocacy work on impact investing in key regulatory forums in the UK and internationally, including a key focus on impact reporting.

To succeed in the role, you need to be an exceptional communicator who is also very organised and driven to deliver on both strategic goals and practical implementation.

Key Responsibilities & Skills

Strategic Communications

• Lead on all communications, providing strategic input to shape plans that deliver impact

• Implement the Institute’s communications strategy and work closely with the programme team to deliver on project-specific communications

• Very organised and calm under pressure, able to manage and prioritise a range of activities and stakeholders

• Self-starter, happy to take initiative and able to multi-task

• Confident working with people of different backgrounds and levels of seniority and embracing diversity

• Focus on high standards of quality, accuracy and attention to detail

• Able to be both strategic and detail-oriented

Content Creation

• Lead on all external copywriting such as the drafting of website and social media copy, press releases, media articles and newsletters

• Manage the website, including defining and curating the content on an ongoing basis and liaising with the website developer on technical issues

• Responsible for sourcing content and dissemination of the Institute’s regular newsletter (via Mailchimp)

• Manage the Institute’s social media channels (Twitter and LinkedIn)

• Working with external service providers on content creation, in particular, designing of document and briefings

• Edit images and videos for the Institute’s digital communications channels

Relationship Management

• Coordinate with the Chief Executive, board and advisory council members as well as other affiliated senior stakeholders on communications initiatives and content

• Liaise with the press and coordinate all incoming queries, as well as drafting content, such as press releases, opinion pieces and quotes in close collaboration with the Chief Executive

• Work with the Institute’s pro-bono press agency to initiate coverage of the Institute’s work and promote key initiatives and events

• Manage partner communications across our networks and regularly liaise with key communications contacts

Organisational Skills

• Report on key communications outcomes and deliverables

• General administration to include keeping communications contact lists up to date and managing the communications inbox

• Pragmatic delivery focus - ability to troubleshoot and solve problems

• Team player, seeking input from colleagues and celebrating successes as a group

• Excellent skills in using WordPress, video editing software (e.g. Adobe Premiere and/or iMovie), Microsoft Office 365 suite, MS Outlook and MS Dynamics CRM

Person Profile

Essential Experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and great copywriting skills

• Experience managing the external communications of a team or organisation, including designing and curating content as well as managing different communications channels - particularly websites, social media, newsletters

• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills with people of all level of seniority (e.g. Chief Executives, Board Members and other affiliated stakeholders)

Desirable Experience

• Has worked in a start-up environment or small team

• Experience working in finance and/or impact investing or sustainable finance

Impact Investing Institute’s values

We look for colleagues who are committed to our values: 

• Inclusiveness – the Institute is a welcoming place for practitioners, the public, volunteers and employees, which recognises and involves the voices of all involved in impact investment. It aims to have a diverse staff, Board and Advisory Council. It supports flexible working practices and, wherever possible, contracts for services from social enterprises.

• Independence – the Institute pursues an independent path in all its work, focusing on what is most useful to advance impact investing nationally and internationally, without regard to any one sector in the market. All the Institute’s output is available to other practitioners and the public.

• Integrity – the Institute’s staff, volunteers, Board and Advisory Council conduct their work and professional relationships with integrity, kindness and respect.

Information to candidates and how to apply:

All applications must be submitted via BeApplied. We are committed to equal opportunities and so will not be looking at your CV or cover letter in the first stage of the application process. Instead, we ask four questions that are designed to test applicants on their suitability for the role as outlined in the job description, to which you will have the opportunity to provide four long answers. These form a fundamental part of our candidate screening so please do take time to answer all questions fully. All responses are viewed anonymously and at random.

Please Note:

• Since the Impact Investing Institute does not have a visa sponsor licence, applications from people who do not have the right to work in the UK and/or require visa sponsorship in order to continue working here cannot be considered.

• Every role at the Impact Investing Institute is open to applicants from all sections of society. The Impact Investing Institute is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments.

You can view our policies on our website

If you are offered the role we will require you to provide:

• Proof of your right to work in the UK

• Two referees, one of whom is a previous line manager

• Details for pre-employment checks, including proof of ID and proof of address

Application Deadline: 18 April 2021

Tentative Dates for Interview:

Round 1: w/c 26 April 2021

Round 2: w/c 4 May 2021

GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) is the independent, international organization that helps organizations be transparent and take responsibility for their impacts so that together we can create a sustainable future. We do this through the creation of the global common language for organizations to report their sustainability impacts. This enables informed dialogue and decision making around those impacts.

GRI is the global standard setter for impact reporting, which through an independent, multi-stakeholder process, maintains the world’s most comprehensive set of sustainability reporting standards.  Available as a free public good in 12 languages, the GRI Standards are, globally, the most widely used for sustainability reporting.

GRI plays a unique role in the global drive to create a sustainable future for all. Sustainability reporting enables transparency and helps markets function more efficiently, supporting better decisions that create sustainable benefits for everyone.

GRI works with businesses, investors, policymakers, civil society, labor organizations and other experts to develop the GRI Standards and promote their use by organizations around the world. The resulting standards help governments hold organizations accountable for their impacts and initiate dialogue to drive corporate contribution to national and international sustainable development efforts.

Today some 10,000 organizations, including 75% of the largest 250 companies in the world, disclose sustainability information through the GRI Standards – something unimaginable only 15 years ago. In addition, our standards are referenced explicitly in 160 polices of governments, regulators, and stock exchanges in 60 countries.

Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we have a network of seven regional hubs ensuring we can support organizations and stakeholders worldwide.

Position summary and job purpose

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the secretariat operations. The post holder will be specifically responsible for planning and budgeting; management reporting and financial controls; IT and management systems; human resource policies; office organization and infrastructure; legal affairs; and governance support.

The Chief Financial Officer is a member of GRI’s Executive Team (7 members in total) and reports directly to the Chief Executive.

Job responsibilities

Generally taking responsibility for all aspects of the effective and efficient operation of the GRI Secretariat in a proactive manner:

• Development of the business plan and coordination among secretariat Chiefs to ensure the effective implementation of the business plan
• Budget management and responsibility there off, totalling to Eur 10+ million, financial controls and management and statutory reporting
• Overall Treasury Operations, including financial structure and liquidity planning
• Ensuring that operational systems employed by different departments, including donor relationship management system and project management systems, function effectively
• Ensuring generally effective and efficient office operations and use of the physical infrastructure
• Monitoring and safeguarding the GRI’s legal obligations
• Ensuring effective day-to-day operations of the secretariat’s administrative functions
• Ensuring the effective development and maintenance of human resource policies
• Ensuring the effective development and maintenance of the IT systems
• Taking the lead for GRI’s own Sustainability Reporting process

The post holder should be able to function effectively and simultaneously at different levels handling high level organization-wide management issues as well as hands-on problem solving at the operational level.

Key competencies / Requirements

The Chief Financial Officer will:

• Has an advanced university degree in Business Administration (Diploma, Masters or higher) or demonstrable equivalent level (e.g., Accountancy, Financial Management, etc.)
• Is a seasoned candidate with minimally 5-10 years’ experience in a comparable role
• Has a proven and successful track record in budget management, controllership, financial reporting and controls, and general operations
• Has candid experience re financial management responsibilities (i.e., experience managing operational budgets above 10 million Euro.
• Is able to motivate and work well with the operations team and other colleagues by providing a clear sense of direction
• Is able to use the team’s knowledge and expertise, he/she quickly sees through problems and complexities spanning different functions and processes
• Is capable of setting clear priorities and ensuring an optimum use of time and resources
• Is accurate, reliable and knows how to deal with confidential information
• Has strong analytical, problem solving and (evidence based) decision making skills to evaluate alternatives and provide recommendations
• Has experience with international organizations, as well as a multi-office, multi-national environment (experience from both private and non-profit sector is an advantage)
• Has strong communicative skills
• Has proven excellence at a senior level – and preferably also an international environment
• Has adequate knowledge to oversee the operations of the IT-department
• Has affinity and/or background in (international) business laws 
• Has excellent written and oral skills in English (near native). Minimally one other language at a similar level is a plus.
• Has excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills, to develop effective long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Has a representative appearance, ability to represent the GRI Secretariat
• Has advanced abilities to work with Microsoft Office programs
• Is able to work in an international and multi-cultural setting
• Has affinity with the mission of GRI

Digital Marketing Lead
Location: Islington, London, EC1V (due to coronavirus the role will be based at home until the London office reopens)
Salary: £30,400 to £32,100 per annum inclusive
Hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Monday 19 April at 10am
Interview date: Week commencing 26 April

This is a permanent role.

We are looking for a Digital Marketing Lead to join our ambitious and growing type 1 charity, JDRF, as part of the national marketing team. Like nearly every charity, Covid has had a significant impact on how we raise money and reach supporters.  You will be a crucial member of the team, using your digital and marketing skills to create innovative campaigns to raise our profile, recruit more supporters and boost donations in these changing times.

JDRF is an organisation with a clear mission – to help people affected by type 1 to live well and ultimately, find a cure for type 1 diabetes.  This clarity creates a dynamic and collaborative place to work. We are a leader within a global network of affiliate charities who also tirelessly strive to fulfil this mission. As a digital marketing professional with previous charity experience in a fundraising environment, you will be at the forefront of driving income generation, building awareness of the work we do and the life-changing impact of type 1 diabetes.

You will be driven by insight and able to use a wide range of communications channels to reach your audiences. You will be curious and innovative, constantly looking to improve your skills and adopt new approaches.

You’ll have previous experience of:

• Working for a charity within a fundraising environment
• Planning, producing and evaluating integrated marketing and communications campaigns to support fundraising and brand awareness activity
• Knowledge of email and organic/paid for social media marketing, with a strong interest in digital trends
• Managing both internal and external stakeholders and strong relationship building
• Producing content and copy for multiple communications channels
• Leading the production of our supporter-facing magazine or similar
• Managing creative and digital agencies
• Budget management at campaign level

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at JDRF, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1. Based remotely for now, there will be potential to return to the London (Angel) office in a flexible manner later this year

To view the job description please click download. 

To apply for the role please complete the form below.

As an employer we offer:

• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days and bank holidays
• Health cash plan
• Season ticket and cycle loan
• Pension scheme

JDRF is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.

‘JDRF is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.’ 

The job of a Save the Children’s UK Policy & Advocacy Adviser is fast-paced and fulfilling.

• Do you have knowledge of/experience around humanitarian policies?
• Do you have a proven track record of carrying out high-quality research, policy and/or advocacy?
• Do you have very strong written and oral communication skills?
• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn’t just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

About Us
From Syria to Yemen, boys and girls are being killed and maimed as their home towns are bombed and placed under violent siege. Schools, hospitals and other places where children should be safe are being targeted in horrific attacks.

The nature of conflict – and its impact on children – is changing. We are witnessing deliberate campaigns of violence against civilians, including the targeting of schools, the abduction and enslavement of girls, and deliberate starvation.

This must stop. Even wars must have limits.

We’re pushing for governments around the world to make sure that children caught up in conflict are protected. But war is putting children at risk as never before.

Today, one child in six lives in a conflict zone – and in wars across the globe, children are on the frontline. Hundreds of thousands of children are dying every year as a result of indirect effects of conflict.

We work relentlessly to defend children against the horrors of war and to uphold their right to protection. A right that our founder helped establish.

Operating as part of a movement that works in 120 countries, our department designs and implements change-making strategies. We use all our skills to combine lobbying, policy, research, campaigning and media into one agile, powerful engine for change.

Job Purpose
As a Policy & Advocacy Adviser, you will carry out a broad range of assignments and/or projects in line with the strategy and policies for your professional area and under overall managerial direction. You will hold responsibility for driving work on specific parts of the Save the Children strategy, often working with minimal supervision, including representing the organisation regularly with external experts and high-level decision-makers. In addition, you will produce high-quality policy analysis and research and/or planning, delivery and evaluation of advocacy to influence duty-bearers to uphold the rights of children in low- and middle-income countries.

A recognised specialist in your field, you will have experience working on complex assignments and projects, and providing technical guidance to others in resolving complex issues in a specialised area.

As a rights-based organisation, we are committed to anti-racism and actively opposed systemic oppression of any form. The Policy & Advocacy Adviser will also support our commitment to celebrate diversity, challenge inequality, and build an inclusive environment for every one of our employees so we can better represent the children we protect.

Main Accountabilities

• Design, lead and deliver policy, advocacy, research or MEAL strategies and products, to a high standard and often with minimal supervision
• Identify policy and research needs and influencing opportunities in your thematic area, at the country level and/or internationally
• Maintain and develop knowledge in your specific area and advise colleagues across the global movement, including at a senior level, as well as external stakeholders
• Develop and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders and build strong working relationships with partners and advocacy targets
• Represent the organisation externally, including in high-level meetings and events
• Build strong relationships with our country programmes and other colleagues across our global movement to ensure that national-level advocacy is delivered and informs international debates and decision-makers
• Write advocacy briefings, reports, externally published articles and blogs, as well as assist in the drafting of press releases, Q&As and opinion pieces
• Contribute to the wider success of Save the Children’s teams in the UK and across our global movement, including our country offices and colleagues working on programmes, fundraising and communications, by providing policy, advocacy and/or research knowledge as required
• Undertake other tasks as required

Person Profile

Experience/Education:

• Knowledge of/experience around humanitarian policies, including donor behaviour, international institutions and NGO
• Knowledge of/experience in a specific area
• A proven track record of carrying out high-quality research, policy and/or advocacy
• Strong networking and experience of participating in coalitions and working with civil-society actors to achieve change
• Knowledge of human rights, international relations, political analysis and the international humanitarian system

Abilities

• Ability and willingness to travel up to six weeks a year
• Ability to operate within a predominantly self-servicing administrative environment
• Ability to think creatively, innovate, strategize, set priorities, manage a workplan and evaluate progress with minimal supervision.

Aptitude

• A demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and their practical application and integration in the work environment
• A commitment to Save the Children UK’s aims and core values of accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity, and integrity

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

Climate breakdown presents one of the greatest challenges in the history of humanity, and our seas are a vital element in halting climate change.  A critical resource for the UK economy, rich ‘blue carbon’ habitats such as saltmarshes, seagrass meadows and kelp forests store carbon at rates greater than most land-based ecosystems.

Are you a Blue Carbon Economist who can shape our strategy for blue carbon restoration and provide expert input on the carbon and financial costs, benefits and innovation opportunities of sustainable marine management and blue growth?

You will support us to develop and advocate for a costed UK blue carbon recovery strategy, to support both the UK’s contribution to global targets for climate change mitigation and the recovery of our ocean. You will work across our programmes to develop our policies on marine climate-change mitigation to support the blue carbon strategy.

Our teams are keen to work collaboratively with you to promote the strategy and influence the UK governments and businesses.  Your specialist knowledge and passion for action on our climate is what we need, and you’ll represent MCS at events, engaging a variety of audiences in this important work, and act as our spokesperson on climate change issues.

Key Skills

• A demonstrable understanding and application of environmental economics, including cost-benefit analysis and economic appraisal techniques.
• Able to show your knowledge of climate change mitigation and adaptation, with a focus on the marine environment.
• A track-record of conducting relevant in-depth research and then delivering informed and accessible outputs.
• Comfortable working collaboratively across teams to deliver collective outputs.
• Evidence of producing clear and concise presentations of complex information and new subject areas to political and business audiences.
• Ability to handle a diverse, fast-moving work area, prioritise and meet deadlines.

We are looking for people who demonstrate our values, but who also contribute their own perspectives and experiences to add to our knowledge and our culture.

Include a cover letter with your CV which tells us why you would like to work with us, and how you meet the role and person specification.  We value this element of the application, so make sure you include it.  If you need to apply in a different way, do let us know.

We value an anonymous shortlisting process, so please leave out any personal information and images in either document.

| Contract: | Funding for a 3 year, fixed-term contract.  35 hours per week |

| Location: | Flexible location with access to our offices in London |

| Closing: | Sunday 18 April 2021 |

Notes

Everyone can expect to be treated with consideration and respect and MCS is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all.  Good working relationships release the full potential, creativity and productivity of each individual, in an atmosphere where everyone can learn and work without prejudice, discrimination, harassment or violence.

We are committed to developing a team which is reflective of our society, and which can offer insight and views that influence our work.  We are particularly interested in applications from groups which are under-represented in marine, environmental and charity sectors.

Eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Registered Charity No: 1004005 (England and Wales) SC037480 (Scotland)