Senior Research Fellow

• £68,635 per annum plus benefits
• Fixed term contract until end of June 2021 (Secondments are welcome)
• Full time (37.5 hours)

The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK.

Improving the nation’s health and reducing health inequalities is core to the Healthy Lives Directorate’s purpose. The COVID-19 pandemic and the wider governmental and societal response has further exposed the inequalities in our society and what these mean for people health – now and in the future.

The Health Foundation is setting up a time-limited programme of work to produce a policy report describing the impact of, and impact on, people’s health and existing inequalities in relation to COVID-19 and the wider government and societal response. It will draw preliminary conclusions on the longer-term impact of the pandemic on the nation’s health and health inequalities. The comprehensive synthesis of the evidence to date will help inform decision making as part of the recovery phase.

We are looking to recruit 3 fixed terms posts to form the secretariat and deliver this exciting new programme of work.  This small team will be based within the Healthy Lives Directorate and will work closely with the external strategic advisor and advisory panel for the programme of work.

The Senior Research Fellow will work closely with the strategic advisor/Chair for the programme of work, and is responsible for overseeing the secretariat’s work, and leading on the content and writing of the report and narrative to deliver a final publication aimed at a policy audience by May 2021.

The postholder will have strong research skills, a proactive approach, and be comfortable with working with high levels of delegated responsibility and in a fast-paced environment. It is essential therefore that the postholder is able to work effectively both independently and within a team; ensuring good lines of communication across multiple complex strands of work.

To find out more about the role and what we are looking for, please click on the link below to be redirected to our website, where you can download a full job description and application pack.

Application deadline: Sunday 19 July 2020, 23:59

Interview date: Tuesday 28 2020 – these will be conducted remotely

The Health Foundation values diversity and champions inclusion and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Senior Policy Advisor - Agriculture / Combinable Crops

Our client is the voice of British farming, and their members are at the heart of what they do. On their behalf they lobby government and other stakeholders, develop policy and provide a range of frontline services.

Position: Chief Adviser (Combinable Crops)
Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: circa £53,838 per annum
Benefits: include 25 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays), National Employment Savings Trust pension scheme, a performance related pay award scheme, a range of discounts through their Benefits employee portal and subsidised staff restaurant.

Closing date: 12th July 2020
Interview date: 28th July 2020

About the role:

The Chief Adviser for Combinable Crops is a nationally recognised position of expertise. The role is charged with helping them deliver a vision for a profitable, responsible and globally competitive sector – respected for its contribution to the national economy, food supply and renewable energy.

To do this, she or he must ensure that their organisation maintains and enhances their position as the principal representative and most effective and valued provider of trade association services to farming producers throughout England and Wales. This principal position is a pivotal one in the Food and Farming Department, an often fast-moving policy environment requiring effective and respected liaison with food processing, manufacturing and retailing sectors, as well as in Government, NGOs and Internationally.

About you:

To succeed in this position, you will be strategically minded and results oriented, with the ability to manage and adapt to a varied and complex portfolio. You will have strong influencing skills and demonstrate robust leadership, team-working and management skills.

You will have a strong sense of drive and urgency to deliver for their members but you should also be able to adapt your approach to achieve strategic long term goals for farming.

Who are they?

Our client is the voice of British farming, and their members are at the heart of what they do. On their behalf they lobby government and other stakeholders, develop policy and provide a range of frontline services.

Why join their team?

Working for their organisation means working alongside great people, who are recognised for their knowledge and expertise.

You may have experience of the following: Policy Adviser, Policy Advisor, Policy Officer, Policy Executive, Chief Advisor, Chief Policy Officer, Senior Policy Officer, Agriculture, Agricultural Policy, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.

Ref: 93125

Job title: Senior Policy Adviser
Location: London with occasional travel to Leeds
Role: Fixed Term Contract to 4th June 2021, Part-time, 3 days per week
Salary: £48,270 + £4,000 London Weighting pro rata at 0.6 (FTE)

Job Details

We welcome applications for secondment from the health sector and encourage anyone wishing to do this to have advance agreement from their employer.

The NHS Confederation is the independent voice of NHS leadership. Our aim is an empowered healthy population supported by world class health and care services. Our 500+ members span the full range of organisations that provide and commission services including acute, community, mental health and ambulance service trusts; independent providers; clinical commissioning groups; and academic health science networks. We work across England, Wales and Northern Ireland and have a European Office focused on Brexit and international learning opportunities. We support our members to address the policy and strategic challenges facing the health and care system, influence the development of national policy and represent their views at the highest levels and in the public arena. In the last few months we have been working with members to ensure that there has been sufficient Government support to manage Covid-19 and we are now working on how we restore health and care services  more widely as part of our #NHSReset campaign.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Excellent knowledge of contemporary health policy, service delivery challenges and the wider NHS.
• A successful track record of delivering insightful and influential thought leadership and influencing through policy products and engagement activities
• Ability to write accessible and compelling policy narratives
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills that cut through complexity and provide insight
• Proven ability to build strong personal relationships and effective formal and informal networks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including being personally credible and influential with senior stakeholders
• Ability to effectively manage a mixed portfolio of policy work, including scoping, ensuring it is relevant, timely and of a high quality

The Role

At this time of profound change our members need support to address the policy and strategic challenges of the evolving health and care policy landscape and a strong voice that materially shapes and influences the direction of travel so that the needs of patients and local populations are met in the best way possible. 

We have an opportunity for an exceptional policy professional who can work closely with our members to understand their views and needs and shape a programme of policy and advocacy work to meet them. You will be used to working at national level, with members and stakeholders to gather intelligence, develop policy positions, reports and briefings. Also, in acting as an expert in your field, representing the organisation’s and members’ views. You will be used to working effectively as part of a team of policy experts but also flexibly across organisational teams.  

In return you have the opportunity to develop a strong public profile as a national expert commenting on and helping to influence the future direction of health policy and practice. As well as an excellent benefits package including 30 days annual leave, pension scheme, flexible working, salary sacrifice schemes and season ticket loans. 

The NHS Confederation welcomes all applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a process that is fair, open, consistent, and free from discrimination. We believe it is essential to build a diverse and inclusive company culture where all employees feel valued, respected, and acknowledged.

The NHS Confederation is also committed to being a flexible employer. We understand the value and benefit to our employees being able to work flexibly to respond to changing circumstances and we want to ensure we do as much as possible to help support a work life balance and take care of employee health and wellbeing.

Application deadline: Thursday 16th July (midnight)
Interview date: Tuesday 28th July (remotely)

We are currently seeking a diligent, strategic thinker to undertake the role of Monitoring and Evaluation Adviser within our Accord, Policy and Learning (APL) team. We require an  individual who is confident in managing monitoring and reporting systems with a high attention to detail. You should be able to rise to new challenges with initiative, enthusiasm and with the ability to work well in a team.

Job purpose

At the programme level, to provide technical support to Programme teams and their partners, and APL team, in the development and implementation of their monitoring, evaluation and learning plans and systems.

At the organisational level, to support the Head of Monitoring and Evaluation in developing Conciliation Resources’ systems, skills and approach to design, monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting, and to embed these in organisational practice.

Essential knowledge, skills and experience

• Knowledge of a range of planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting concepts, tools and approaches.
• Some knowledge of one or more of the conflicts in which Conciliation Resources works.
• Some knowledge of organisational practices such as partnership working, value for money and organisational learning would be an advantage.
• Fluent English (essential).
• Experience of providing on-going support for processes of planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning. 
• Experience of applying and adapting different measurement and evaluation frameworks and techniques, such as the logical framework approach and theories of change.
• Experience of group facilitation and training support on monitoring, evaluation and learning issues.
• Experience of working with databases, handling diverse sources of information and maintaining accessible filing systems.
• Experience of revising and contributing to the drafting of substantive reports for external audiences.
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment.
• Experience of working across an organisation to influence others.
• Experience of handling a complex and varied workload where the need to re-prioritise is not unusual.
• Ability to collect, manage and analyse quantitative and qualitative data in a manner that is sensitive to conflict affected contexts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Confidence in managing and maintaining monitoring and reporting systems with an eye to accuracy and detail.
• Strong commitment to and experience of team working.
• Appreciation of issues of confidentiality, cross cultural working and political sensitivity. Initiative, enthusiasm and a problem-solving approach to new challenges.
• Computer literate including good working knowledge of Office software packages.

Desirable knowledge

• Other languages desirable (in particular Spanish, French, or Russian).                                

Help to tackle the biggest scientific and health challenges and opportunities facing our society.

From basic research through clinical application to healthcare delivery, the Academy of Medical Sciences champions innovation and transforms patient outcomes. We’re here to promote excellence, nurture a new generation of medical researchers and bring academia, industry and the NHS together whilst shaping policy on the world stage. Our prestige and influence allow us to have a transformative impact on policy and research.

The post holder will play a key role in the Academy’s policy team, primarily supporting our international policy programme. These activities will require close working with the Academy’s Fellows and other experts and stakeholders, both in the UK and internationally, to identify and analyse key policy issues, in addition to monitoring developments in policy, and supporting the delivery of key parts of the international policy programme. The post holder will be a key part of the Academy’s work to create impact in policy in the UK and beyond through events, consultation responses and major reports.

A team player with a sound understanding of the policymaking process with an interest in or experience of international working or international development, you will have a strong appetite to harness connections across research disciplines, sectors and communities. First-rate communication skills and attention to detail are essential. The post holder will be expected to foster excellent relationships with Fellows, external partners and key stakeholders.

Excellent benefits include: generous leave allowance, Academy pension scheme, and travel assistance amongst others. The Academy is usually located in refurbished, friendly offices near Oxford Circus. We are currently following government guidance and all staff are working remotely. We will be reviewing this regularly and will return to the office once this is appropriate and feasible.

For a full job specification and to apply, please click ‘apply’ to be taken to our website. CVs in isolation will not be accepted. No agencies please.

Closing date: 5.00pm on 7 July 2020.

Interviews will take place week commencing 20 July 2020.

Background

Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC’s mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. The International Rescue Committee UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its headquarters in New York and London. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through 28 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient. The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

IRC-UK

IRC-UK was established in London in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities and particularly to diversify its donor base and be able to better advocate with European policy-makers on behalf of the people we serve. Since its establishment IRC-UK has grown rapidly and is now acknowledged for its high quality project management, technical expertise in governance and rights and economic recovery, and innovative thinking on early recovery and gender based violence. IRC-UK comprises approximately 120 staff.

The IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm

The Awards Management Unit (AMU)

Established in January 2016, the Awards Management Unit (AMU) is a global unit with the responsibility for identifying, securing, and managing all funding from statutory/government donors. The unit is organized into five pillars: Strategic Partnerships, Programme and Grant Support, Compliance and Policy, Programme Development, and Training.

The AMU is a bridge between donors and the field: providing expert technical advice to the field, while maintaining portfolio-level visibility to ensure consistency and compliance, and manage risk. This unit ensures that donor compliance policies and procedures are implemented consistently, and supports all staff working across the grants management cycle for all restricted funding from global government sources.

The unit operates within a matrix management system across teams in Germany, the US and the UK, driving functional integration between all relevant units and staff, in collaboration with the Senior Vice President AMU, Vice President, AMU, and the Senior Vice President for Europe in relation to overarching issues with European donors.

The Purpose of the Role

As Senior Program Development Advisor you will lead IRC’s new business development efforts by engaging with global, regional, country, and technical staff through the proposal development cycle from opportunity tracking and capture planning to proposal development, and submission.

You will primarily serve as proposal manager, and will also train and mentor staff throughout the department on topics relevant to business development. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of leading new business efforts in international development with DFID and other multilateral and bilateral donors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the process of development of concept papers, project proposals and responses to key SQ/ITTs. This includes writing and coordinating proposal elements (e.g. past performance, management plan, etc.), ensuring appropriate technical review and quality assurance.
• Lead proposal development in response to requests for proposals, including those for field based projects and large global opportunities. This will involve management of proposal teams, calendars, and deadlines; strategy development with technical staff; partner identification and negotiations; recruiting; writing and ensuring a strong commercial/budget response for DFID contracts.
• Lead on advising other IRC departments when required on DFID contract terms and implications for structuring proposal budgets, milestones/PBR, and deliverables.
• Build the capacity of other IRC staff—including IRC country and regional teams—to identify opportunities and develop strong program designs and proposals.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of DFID and other donor funding priorities, in geographical interests relevant to IRC’s area of work.
• Provide IRC’s country, regional, and technical teams with guidance on DFID, and other donor policies and prepare standard language for proposals to ensure alignment with donor policies.
• Contribute to business development systems, tools, and process improvement initiatives.

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Demonstrable experience of successfully working on DFID commercial contracts, writing grants, and/or developing funding proposals for a for-profit and/or non-profit organization.
• Experience working with UK Government, in particular with DFID.
• Substantial experience and a successful track record leading large proposal teams on complex subject, multi-year, multi-partner proposals with minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of UK donor client requirements and preferred methods of business.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively manage a variety of relationships in a multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate equally effectively with colleagues in ‘remote’ and diverse teams, including as team leader for proposals.
• The ability to work productively and accurately while under pressure in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Flexible work attitude: the ability to work in a team environment and independently and ability to meet unexpected demands.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to travel internationally (up to 20% of time).

Desirable

• Degree in relevant field, including international relations, political science, public administration, and communications preferred.
• Experience of working with FCO, EU institutions (EUTF), and other European donors desirable. 

Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview on a rolling basis.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination for all applicants and employees. IRC-UK seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious belief, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. IRC-UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

Location: Islington
Salary: Qualified applicants only (with an accredited VAWG /domestic abuse qualification)
dependent on experience £29,500 - £32,000
Contract: Permanent
Vacancy Reference: SWA2948
Closing Date: 12/07/2020
Interview Date: 16/07/2020

Solace Women’s Aid is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London. Our purpose
is to bring to an end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, and in
particular women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to
achieve independent lives free from abuse.
You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives
of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent
individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.
About the Service
Solace Women’s Aid provides a wide range of services to victim/survivors of domestic and sexual
abuse in Islington including a large advocacy and support service and specialist services co-located in
a number of services. Solace works in partnership with the police to ensure that victim/survivors of
domestic abuse are able to access the necessary support. As part of this partnership Solace are
recruiting for a Senior IDVA based Holborn Police Station covering crisis intervention, risk
assessment, safety planning, assessment of needs and individual support planning. A key aspect of
the role will be to advocate on behalf of service users to improve access to support in Islington. This
role will be based at least one day a week in Holborn Police Station with four days in SASS team.
About the Role
A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Senior Police IDVA for Solace co-located in
Holborn Police station. As the Senior IDVA you will provide immediate support for victim/survivors of
abuse at all levels of intervention including carrying out risk and needs assessments, safety planning
and providing short-term support and onward referral. In addition, you will act as the Police lead for
Solace in Islington, providing advice and guidance to Solace staff and the Police.
The Senior Police IDVA also holds management responsibility for three team members (comprising
of IDVAs and caseworkers). The Senior Police IDVA will also hold a caseload. You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborating with external agencies in
your work.
About You
We're looking for highly organised and self-motivated applicants who are passionate about ending
VAWG. You will have a “can-do‟ approach and demonstrable commitment to Solace’s feminist
approach to supporting women and their children to be safer. You will receive training and support
for this role as necessary.
Successful applicants will have in-depth knowledge of domestic abuse and its impact on women and
children, experience of providing emotional and practical support to victims of VAWG, and a strong
understanding of housing options and legislation. A relevant qualification in VAWG is essential.
In return, we offer great employee benefits including three per cent employer pension contribution, generous holiday  entitlement and a focus on learning and development.

This highly respected medical regulator are looking for a Policy Professional to join their team.

Within this role you can look forward to developing and implementing the organisations policy and strategy work, providing support by undertaking research writing and developing reports and policy documents relating to the key work that they do in establishing and reviewing standards of their field.

You can also look forward to monitoring policy, legislative and other developments related to their field, and undertake research and provide background briefings to colleagues upon request. You will be researching and preparing responses to external consultations and advise members of the management team on key policy and standards issues.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an experienced policy professional
• Have experienced working and briefing senior members of staff
• Have a strong stakeholder engagement ability
• Have a strong writing ability, including writing detailed reports

Reporting into the Head of Human Resources who is currently remote working, you will be responsible for providing a pro-active and efficient HR service. Your key accountabilities will include:-

Responsibilities:

* Quickly and effectively establishing positive working relationships with HR colleagues and demonstrating an understanding of the Jewish Care Strategic Vision and Values
* Pro-actively seeking opportunities to build relationships and provide professional advice with internal and external stakeholders to deliver an effective HR service to the organisation in a virtual way.
* Able to advise managers on our HR policies and procedures with a pragmatic solution based approach but always within the guidance of Employment Law regulations
* Gaining credibility to become a go to critical friend for managers when dealing with change and culture shift
* Provide advice on any proposed re-organisation structures and help deliver, mitigating risk
* Provide advice on any redundancy process to avoid unfair practice
* Provide advice and support to managers on all aspects of employee relations including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance issues,
* Up to date experience of ET1 and ET3 Tribunal processes, including the preparation of organised and chronological bundles.
* Being responsible for efficient outcomes to close ER cases within a specified time frame
* Experience of working with Trade Unions
* Up to date, demonstrable continuous personal development
* Organising virtual diary appointments, preparing invite letters/emails
* Typing and collating virtual notes to support Managers in a fast and efficient process
* Adapting letter templates to reflect individual circumstances
* Responsive and efficient to deliver excellent customer service
* Keep the ER case files active and relevant with attention on closed resolutions
* Manage a high volume of complex ER casework
* Devise and implement tailored solutions to complex issues, in line with Jewish Care's policies and procedures to enable line managers to make informed and timely decisions on staffing matters.
* Knowledge of employment law
* Ability to work effectively both as a member of the team and on own initiative

What you'll need:

* MCIPD CIPD qualified level 5
* Educated to GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
* Able to touch type at speed and be proficient in all Microsoft packages
* Experience of working within a multi-site, unionised environment
* Up to date knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Zoom
* Not for profit and / or care sector experience
* Experience and/or understanding of remote working demands
* Good coaching skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships
* Able to engage and collaborate with relevant stakeholders at all levels
* Evidence of ability to deliver high standards of customer service even when under pressure

This role is fixed term for 6 months with immediate start. You will need to be able to drive and have access to a vehicle for work, as this role will involve onsite visits and remote working.

Benefits

Jewish Care offers excellent benefits and training to all staff. Benefits include, free meals, 20 day's annual leave, Jewish Care Pension scheme, various discounts, Loans and mileage reimbursement, ride to work scheme, eye tests, employee referral bonus and more.

About

Jewish Care is a leading communal organisation. We are the largest health and social care charity for the Jewish community in the UK, caring for nearly 7,000 people every week. Approximately 1500 staff from multi-cultural backgrounds together with 3,000 volunteers help to maintain their service. It provides a wide range of services to help meet the community's physical, social and emotional needs, both directly and in partnership with other organisations. We care & support many people including; older people with dementia, disabilities, mental health needs and Holocaust survivors and many more.

We aim to make a positive impact on the lives of Jewish people by creating excellent social care that enhances well-being and inspires them to stay connected to their community. The organisation is committed to finding innovative solutions tailored to the people who use their services.

We are a proud to be multi award winning organisation. Prestigious awards and accolades they have received include; The Skills for Care Best Employer for over 250 people, and The Investors in People Gold standard.

Please be aware that this vacancy will close, once a sufficient number of suitable candidates have been identified therefore, we would recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.

Fixed term contract for 1 year (Maternity Cover)

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as a Senior Public Affairs Adviser and deliver high-impact change political strategies, building and holding relationships with Government, parliament and political stakeholders. 

In our Advocacy, Policy and Campaigns Department, we fight for children’s rights every single day. We drive political agendas at national and global levels. We integrate lobbying, policy, research and campaigning into one agile, powerful engine for change. We go the extra mile - and we don't rest until the work is done.

If you grew up in a family with a low income, with experience of the care system or in any other way have experience of life at the sharp end we really want to hear from you. We are also looking to diversify our workforce in other ways; therefore we want to hear from people of colour, those that identify as working class, disabled and LGBTQIA. If it would help, you can chat to the hiring manager before applying for this role – as a large organisation with a competitive interview process, we know it can be daunting. We are here to help you through the process and get the best from you.

As Senior Public Affairs Adviser you will lead political influencing and develop advocacy strategies for Save the Children's work. You will identify lobbying opportunities, providing strategic political insight and ensuring systematic monitoring, analysis and dissemination of political intelligence. As a representative of SCUK externally, you will build constructive relationships with parliamentarians, advisers, officials, political parties, think tanks, NGOs and media, as well as providing technical expertise to SCUK's mission teams. In addition, you will:

• Maintain a strategic overview of political trends, UK government, parliamentary and political party relations relevant to Save the Children's work

• Draft high-level briefings and correspondence and develop and deliver regular written and oral briefings to MPs, Peers, Government officials, and other key decision makers on key policies, campaigns, and programme work

• Manage SCUK's contact with ministers, and senior civil servants; identifying and creating opportunities to influence processes through lobbying, consultations, inquiries, bills and other mechanisms.

To be successful you will be a strategic thinker, with significant operational experience of structures, processes and trends in the UK political system, as well as a track record of achieving political change. You will have knowledge of the welfare system, UK poverty and child rights. An excellent communicator, you will be able to summarise and persuasively communicate complex information in written form to a range of target audiences. Additionally, you will have:

• Demonstrable ability to develop and deliver flexible and innovative lobbying strategies to achieve challenging advocacy asks

• Demonstrable understanding of, and experience in managing, political risk and an understanding of the operating environment for charities, particularly around challenges to charity campaigns and advocacy

• A track record of delivering innovative political events, including at party conferences

• The ability to effectively build, manage and work within networks and coalitions for lobbying and advocacy purposes

• A proven ability to rapidly analyse and master policy 

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

This post will need to be able to come to London / Westminster roughly once a week, but we are also open to hearing from people outside London. 

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you. 

For more information and to apply please visit our website. 

Closing date: Friday 10th July 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Advisor to join our Advice Team at Community Links.

Community Links is a community charity, rooted in east London, providing support and opportunities to thousands of people every year. We have been transforming lives for over 40 years and are founded on two principles: to find new solutions to old problems and to deliver them with the whole community.

Our Advice Team, comprising of paid and volunteer advisers and lawyers, provides a range of legal services, including:

• A Form Filling Clinic, assisting with the completion of Benefit and Housing Registration Forms, 
• Benefit Tribunal, Appeals' Representation 
• Expert Housing Advice from solicitors
• Accredited Debt Advice provided by qualified experts
• Consumer and Employment Legal Advice given by pro bono lawyers

Additionally, by virtue of Help through Crisis, our Social Worker-led program, providing emotional and practical support and guidance, we are able to offer a comprehensive, wraparound service.

We are looking for a Senior Advisor to assist our clients with high-quality, welfare benefits advice, including casework.  Your responsibilities will include delivering advice and training, co-ordinating our 'open door’, ‘benefits check’ and ‘form filling’ services, and supervising staff and volunteers.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need experience of giving welfare benefits advice, at casework level.  Specialist knowledge of welfare benefits, including legacy benefits and universal credit is also essential.  You’ll need excellent communication, interpersonal and partnership working skills.

Benefits include flexible working options, rewards / discount scheme and a cycle to work scheme.

Senior HR Advisor - £40K-£45K plus excellent benefits

6-month contract

The memcom recruitment team are looking for a Senior HR Advisor on behalf of a professional body based in Central London.

Working closely with the Director of People, your role will be to advise senior staff on policies and procedures, handle complex disciplinaries or grievances and play an active role in implementing forward-thinking HR projects to drive the Association forward.

You will be the key point of contact for any ER-related queries as well as salary/job terms and conditions, and generally assist others in the HR team to ensure a smooth-running, sleek and professional HR service.

MCIPD qualified (or equivalent), the successful candidate will be highly experienced in policies and procedures pertaining to employee relations, redundancies, writing and implementing HR policies and procedures, reporting and restructures.

You should also be able to start within a couple of weeks and be interested in a 6-month contract with a chance of extension.

Policy Advisor

The memcom recruitment team are looking for a policy, public affairs and campaigns professional to identify, understand and analyse the pressing policy issues of a respected membership body based in Central London.

This is an interesting, varied and full-process role taking concepts and members concerns and translating them into policy which directly benefits the members and the profession.

A key aspect of the role will be to work with policy makers to proactively identify key policy issues which might affect the members, and translate complex legislation into plain communication styles for different audiences.

You will also be proactive in developing senior links within government agencies and relevant external groups, using your knowledge of the machinations of government, campaigning and policy to effect real change for members. This will mean devising effective and workable public policy proposals and solutions.

The ideal candidate will have tangible policy experience and experience of stakeholder management as well as the ability to analyse and translate complex policy for different audiences.

About Us:

At Marie Stopes International we are unapologetically pro-choice. We believe that every woman has the right to make choices about her own body and her own future. As one of the world’s leading providers of contraception and safe abortion care, we give women the means to do so. Our team members, working across 37 countries, provide high quality, safe services to women, when and where they need them. Because when a woman can determine her own future, she can contribute to creating a better, more sustainable future for everyone.

The role

As a part of MSI’s PDD team, you will work with country programmes to develop dynamic and successful proposals for institutional donors, including bilateral and multilateral donors, private foundations, charitable trusts, and host country governments. You will work closely with in-country and technical teams across the organisation to lead the development of single- and multi-country proposals, including lead writing and bid coordination. You will also play a key role in developing country fundraising action plans, facilitating project design processes, engaging with partners, and building the capacity of MSI country programmes to execute effective new business development strategies. You will provide mentorship and capacity-building to PDD Advisors and the PDD Officer.

About you

To succeed in this role, you must have:

Experience

• Demonstrated experience working in international programme management, business development, or international development.
• Experience in international health and with bilateral donors such a DFID;
• Proven experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders under rigorous deadlines;
• Proven track record of developing technical strategies for complex proposals and in securing high-value contracts from donors, foundations, and trusts;
• Proven experience in strategic planning, programmatic design and budget development;
• Proven relationship building skills and ability to work jointly and effectively in cross-cultural settings and with a wide variety of organisations;
• French language skills strongly preferred
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and to perform gracefully under pressure;
• Ability to take initiative and achieve results with limited supervision;
• Solid analytical skills and ability to present complex concepts in clear and concise formats;
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up;
• Experience developing, reviewing, and/or monitoring budgets;
• Experience and demonstrated ability to manage a heavy and fluctuating workload;
• Experience in working with statistical and financial data;
• Excellent people and negotiation skills;
• Developing country work experience preferred;
• Advanced computers skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe)

Qualifications

• Relevant Master’s Degree (MPH, MA, MBA) or equivalent;
• Outstanding English writing skills. All applicants will be required to undergo a written evaluation as part of the recruitment process.

Personal Attributes:

• Pro-choice;
• Team player, energetic, enthusiastic, and positive;
• Quality-focused and results-oriented;
• Calm under pressure;
• Self-starter;
• Highly organised, action oriented, and decisive;
• Confident and professional;
• Resourceful and determined;
• Sound judgement;
• Determined to succeed;
• Good listener;
• Emotional intelligence;
• Integrity;
• Driven by quality;
• Willingness to travel required (approximately 10% travel).

For more information about the role, please view the job framework on our website.

Location: London

Full time: 35 hours per week

Contract type: Maternity cover, up to 12 months

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Closing date: 6th July 2020 (midnight GMT+1). Interviews may take place before this date for exceptional candidates.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.