St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity - Head of Development (maternity leave cover)

Responsible to the Charity Director

Main purpose of job  - To pro-actively develop the Frontline Network and the St Martin’s Charity grant programmes - including the Vicar's Relief Fund (VRF).

Main duties and responsibilities

Line Management:

• Partnerships Manager
• Impact Manager
• Policy and Communications Officer

Developing the Network

This includes, but is not limited to, operational responsibility for the following activities:

• Expanding our current portfolio of events for frontline workers
• Supporting the Partnerships Manager to ensure that our local partnerships support and compliment the overall aims of the Network
• Amplifying the voice of frontline workers among decision makers
• Developing and expanding the resources provided by the Network to frontline workers
• Developing the opportunities which support the professional development of frontline workers offered through the Network
• Building partnerships with other organisations in the sector to enhance the reach and impact of the Frontline Network

Managing the VRF and St Martin’s Charity Grant Programmes

This includes, but is not limited to, operational responsibility for the following activities:

• Delivery of the VRF grant programme (approx. £1.5 - £2 million pa)
• Delivery of the Ideas Fund
• Development and implementation of a new Personal Budget grant programme
• Ensuring that our funding is guided by frontline workers and the people they support
• Actively developing how to better integrate the VRF and the Frontline Network and ensure that learnings from each feed into the other

Other activities

This includes but is not limited to:

• Embedding reflective learning, monitoring and evaluation into all Charity activities
• Monitoring the impact of the Frontline Network and the grant programmes
• Providing regular reports to funders, developing new funding opportunities
• Coordinating the steering group for the Frontline Network
• Undertaking the role of Safeguarding lead for the Charity and the responsibilities that come with this
• Leading the Charity’s work on staff wellbeing
• Feeding into the overall strategic development of the Charity

This is not an exhaustive description of the job, aspects will change over time and we want you to contribute to its development and progression.

The Person

We are interested to hear from a wide group of candidates. We are particularly interested in people with experiences in the following areas:

Essential

• Knowledge of the homeless and housing sector
• Knowledge and experience of managing a grant programme
• Project Management experience and the ability to develop new programmes from scoping to implementation stage
• Understanding of the role that frontline workers play in supporting people experiencing homelessness
• Experience of managing a team working across a diverse portfolio of activities (preferably remotely)
• Ability to network and identify opportunities which develop and compliment existing activities of the organisation

Desirable:

• Previous experience as a frontline worker in a homelessness setting
• Degree level qualification or equivalent preferred, but University of Life experience counts
• Experience of developing new grant programmes
• Previous experience and or knowledge of safeguarding

Key skills and competencies:

• Decision making – Ability to work independently to agreed priorities. Can take actions and make recommendations or decisions which contribute to the improved effectiveness of core areas of work as well as broader organizational effectiveness.
• Developing and supervising others – Responsible for managing services and groups of staff, as well as leading cross-disciplinary projects.
• Managing resources – Financial / resource accountability, as well as influence over broader resource management and priorities to support delivery of team and organizational objectives.
• Problem-solving – Ability to work on complex issues requiring substantial creative and analytical ability.
• Managing working relationships – Ability to identify, build and generate momentum across a wide and possibly complex network of relationships that are significant to the Charity’s strategic and operational success.
• Knowledge, skills and expertise – Act as a source of expertise within the Charity and enable the team to manage and deliver their areas of work effectively.

Additional information

• Core office hours are Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm, 40 hours a week
• This role will require a flexible working pattern including some early morning, evening and weekend work as required for events and especially for the Christmas Appeal
• Contract is for maternity cover for up to one year and subject to occupational health assessment
• Notice period is one month

How to apply

If you are interested in the role, please provide:

• A current comprehensive CV outlining your key achievements in your current and previous roles
• A supporting statement explaining how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly addressing the person specification
• Details of two referees (who will not be contacted without your prior consent

To apply, please visit our recruitment website via the link provided. 

Deadline for receipt of applications is Sunday 11 October 2020 at 11.59pm. Interviews will be held online the week beginning 19 October 2020 - second interviews if required at a later date to be agreed.

St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity - Head of Fundraising (maternity leave cover)

Responsible to the Charity Director

Main Purpose:

• Oversee all fundraising activity for the St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity
• To develop and implement a Major Donor fundraising to raise £10 million over 5 years from high net worth individuals, grant makers legacies and companies
• Managing the delivery of the annual BBC Radio 4 Christmas Appeal with St Martin-in-the-Fields overseeing continued growth

Line Management

• Fundraising Manager – leads BBC Radio 4 Christmas Appeal with St Martin-in-the-Fields and Trusts fundraising (small & medium)
• Fundraising Coordinator (supports BBC Radio 4 Christmas Appeal and all fundraising activity)

Specific Responsibilities:

To develop and implement the fundraising plan for approval by the Director and Trustees - 

• Implement the Major Donor and legacy fundraising
• Build a fundraising leadership group, including our sub-committee of Trustees and key major donors
• Build relationships with potential donors leading to asking for substantial donations. This will involve close liaison with Trustees and those identified for the leadership group involved in major donor fundraising
• Work with the Director on large grant making applications and coordinate smaller grant making approaches
• Develop partnerships with corporate donors utilising the Trustees and the fundraising leadership group to maximise the size of the gifts
• Develop a programme of prospecting groups, engagement and cultivation activities utilising the fundraising leadership group

On the Radio 4 Christmas Appeal

• Support the Fundraising Manager to take over running the Christmas Appeal
• Strategically manage the Christmas Appeal

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage relevant staff and volunteers
• Develop and implement the Fundraising Strategy for 2021-22
• Annually prepare and manage the fundraising budget.
• Develop a stewardship programme for large donors
• Identify specific areas of development, such as legacies and corporate fundraising
• Co-ordinate fundraising with other parts of St Martin-in-the-Fields, particularly Martin-in-the-Fields Trust
• To ensure fundraising is delivered against ethical standards and meet fundraising and data protection regulations

The Person

Essential:

• Skilled communicator who can present and build relationships with a wide range of people
• Results driven and able to inspire and motivate others to achieve targets
• Has a wide range of fundraising experience – including multi-channel campaigns, major donor fundraising, Direct Mail and digital fundraising
• Highly organised and able to oversee and manage numerous projects
• Able to play a key role in the charity’s Senior Management Team and support the Director in leading the organisation
• Educated to degree standard or equivalent, but University of Life experience counts

Desirable:

• Legacy fundraising – experience in liaising with executors/solicitors and running legacy campaigns
• Corporate fundraising – identifying new corporate opportunities and building relationships
• Experience in managing high profile media partnerships – for example, radio, TV, film and online

Key skills and competencies

• Training and mentoring – you can coach and support individual team members
• Influencing and negotiation – you have the diplomacy skills and tact needed to manage suppliers and key partners
• Presentation skills – you can present with confidence and report to a number of parties and stakeholders, including the BBC
• Campaign management - you have experience in running complex, multi-channel campaigns
• Budget management – you have experience managing a budget, overseeing and reporting income and expenditure

How to apply

If you are interested in the role, please provide:

• A current comprehensive CV outlining your key achievements in your current and previous roles
• A supporting statement explaining how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly addressing the person specification
• Details of two referees (who will not be contacted without your prior consent

To apply, please visit our recruitment website via the link provided. 

Deadline for receipt of applications is Sunday 18 October 2020 at 11.59pm. First round interviews will be held online 28 and 29 October 2020 - second round interviews are scheduled for 2 and 3 November 2020. All interviews will be conducted online. 

Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation which provides high quality person-centred social care services for adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs and other support needs. We are very excited to be expanding our service provision at Bramhall Lane, Stockport.

We are looking for enthusiastic, resourceful and energetic individuals who are well motivated, hardworking and keen to join our friendly team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a new service where you will be able to contribute to the shaping of a brand new team. You will provide person-centred support to tenants to take part in all aspects of everyday life and to engage and participate with their local communities.

Previous experience is essential. You will receive a full local and corporate induction.

This is a relief position which enables you to pick up shifts at a time that suits you, and is ideal for fitting around personal commitments, study or caring responsibilities. The flexible shift pattern includes evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. In addition to opportunities for personal and career development, we offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture.

Relief Support Worker

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

Covering leave, training and sickness with hours that fit in with life's other commitments, a relief support worker role is an ideal way of discovering that this could be the career for you.

Salary: £8.72 per hour (plus 12.07% in lieu of holiday pay)

Hours: Permanent, Part-time, Casual hours/flexible hours with work patterns to fit around your work/life commitments

Location: South Molton and Bampton, Devon

What we Offer

We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in our teams to ensure they have the specialist skills they need.

You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. Having the right values and wanting to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life is what matters most. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. You also need to have basic level IT skills to be able to use a computer to record information about people you will be supporting.

It’s great if you already have experience of working with people with learning disabilities, autism or dementia, but it’s not essential. What matters most is your positive attitude to life and your desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible.
Whilst a full UK driving licence would be useful it is not essential.

Join us and help change lives.

Closing date: Sunday 11th Sunday 2020

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Relief Support Worker, Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Relief Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP, Flexible Working etc.

We are looking for warm, resourceful, energetic and diverse team of Relief Recovery Support Workers to join our new service Forest Road Loughborough.

Forest Road is a step-through accommodation based service offering holistic support of up to seven Service Users. Your role will be to support individual service users, taking a person-centred approach to their care and support.

The position involves undertaking the responsibility of being a Key Worker/Co-worker. This will enable you to plan alongside members of the person’s circle of support, and to enable individuals to be happy, healthy and to be successful in achieving their wishes and aspirations. Our person-centred plans, meetings and processes are co-produced with the people we support and their families, to promote a unified approach. Together, you will set meaningful and aspirational goals which you will support our service users to move towards.

You will have previous experience of working with people who are experiencing mental health problems, either in a community, residential or inpatient setting. You will have experience of working in a recovery-focused way. You will be motivated with good communication skills and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes using a person-centred recovery approach.

Are you enthusiastic and motivated? Do you want to help make a positive difference in the lives of those we support to promote independence, wellbeing and recovery? Are you able to work flexibly? If so, we want to hear from you.

In our older person’s accommodation across Bath, Bristol and Taunton, our Relief Support Workers work as part of a larger Support team to provide support services to people, some with complex needs who are experiencing dementia, substance misuse issues and/or mental ill health.

You will be working days on an adhoc basis covering sickness or annual leave to provide a safe, secure and supportive service. You will support and monitor the conduct, health and safety and general welfare of residents with a flexible and sensitive approach.

These are being offered on a relief contract basis, working flexibly to include days as and when cover is required.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. Appointment to the post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

To be considered for the role of Relief Support worker, you will:

- Ideally have experience of lone working
- Have the ability to assess and manage risk
- Be able to demonstrate the skills required to support individuals
- Be able to demonstrate and understanding of adult vulnerabilities in a supported housing environment
- Have the ability to adopt a methodical, organised approach to work.

If you are able to work flexibly, and have the above experience, we would love to hear from you.

At LiveWest, we believe in a home for everyone.  We own and manage 36,000 homes across the South West, from Cornwall to Gloucestershire.
 
We take the time to listen to, understand and learn from our customers.  We focus on thriving as a business and employer, so we can deliver more homes and even better services.

This post is for a bank position, working as and when on a zero hours contract.

The role of a Relief Social Worker is to work in partnership with individuals, carers and relevant voluntary and statutory resources to provide personalised care, that enables people referred to the service to reduce risk to themselves or others and to improve their quality of life.

Taking an active role in collaborative working and building networks within and external to Jewish Care to develop community and group interventions that enhance social and community life for the benefit of people in their local areas

Working within one of the following specialist forums focusing on Dementia, Disability, Family Carers or Palliative Care, as required

Principal Accountabilities / Responsibilities

* Manage workload independently and prioritise effectively so people who use the service receive support according to their level of risk
* Challenge discriminatory practice and inappropriate behaviour in colleagues and in people who use the service in order to ensure they are treated with respect at all times
* Demonstrate confident and effective judgement in making timely decisions to achieve positive change
* Identify local services and resources that promote independence, choice and dignity of individuals, carers and families to enable people to remain within the community as far as this is possible
* Embrace a multi-disciplinary approach in working within Jewish Care and with external providers to offer people who use the service the most effective interventions to address their difficulties
* Ensure that information gained through community involvement is fed back to Jewish Care in order to continually improve service provision according to changing circumstances
* Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by their line manager to ensure the service evolves in response to any changing circumstances

Qualifications

* Social Work qualification (Essential)
* Registration with HCPC (Essential)
* Social work post qualifications (Desirable)
* UK Driver's licence and access to a vehicle for work (Desirable)

Experience

* Experience in managing a social work caseload.
* Experience working with adults in a social care context
* Experience of community and/or group work

This post will close on Friday 23rd November 2018.

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.

Are you calm, a good listener and supportive in your approach? Are you a clear decision maker and able to provide excellent customer care? Are you interested in waking night work? We are looking for an out of hour’s advisor to join our experienced and highly professional out of hours duty team. 

The Out of Hours Duty Team based at our Head Office in Stockport provides telephone advice and support to staff and services users across the agency. We are looking for staff to join the team on a relief basis to cover for annual leave, training and sickness as and when required for night duties 8pm – 8am. The rota is set well in advance to facilitate people as far as possible.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for a candidate to develop a range of skills in relation to a wide variety of social care services within Creative Support.  The successful post holder will be good with telephone advice and competent in information systems to ensure logs of calls are taken. You will be an excellent team player and have proven interpersonal and listening skills.

You will work alongside the Senior Advisor to provide effective administration support. You will receive and log calls whilst supporting callers with general issues and providing an excellent standard of customer care. You will have worked in health and social care and have a good understanding of effective service delivery.

As a Creative Support employee, you are entitled to a number of benefits such as:
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Free life assurance
• Pension with company contribution
• Highly serviced employee advice line
• A range of employee discounts

This post is for a bank position, working as and when on a zero hours contract.

The role of a Relief Social Worker is to work in partnership with individuals, carers and relevant voluntary and statutory resources to provide personalised care, that enables people referred to the service to reduce risk to themselves or others and to improve their quality of life.

Taking an active role in collaborative working and building networks within and external to Jewish Care to develop community and group interventions that enhance social and community life for the benefit of people in their local areas

Working within one of the following specialist forums focusing on Dementia, Disability, Family Carers or Palliative Care, as required

Principal Accountabilities / Responsibilities

* Manage workload independently and prioritise effectively so people who use the service receive support according to their level of risk
* Challenge discriminatory practice and inappropriate behaviour in colleagues and in people who use the service in order to ensure they are treated with respect at all times
* Demonstrate confident and effective judgement in making timely decisions to achieve positive change
* Identify local services and resources that promote independence, choice and dignity of individuals, carers and families to enable people to remain within the community as far as this is possible
* Embrace a multi-disciplinary approach in working within Jewish Care and with external providers to offer people who use the service the most effective interventions to address their difficulties
* Ensure that information gained through community involvement is fed back to Jewish Care in order to continually improve service provision according to changing circumstances
* Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by their line manager to ensure the service evolves in response to any changing circumstances

Qualifications

* Social Work qualification (Essential)
* Registration with HCPC (Essential)
* Social work post qualifications (Desirable)
* UK Driver's licence and access to a vehicle for work (Desirable)

Experience

* Experience in managing a social work caseload.
* Experience working with adults in a social care context
* Experience of community and/or group work

This post will close on Friday 23rd November 2018.

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.

World Bicycle Relief’s purpose is to relieve the needs of people living in impoverished or disaster-stricken areas of the world by the provision of bicycles to enable them to access education, employment, healthcare and other essentials of life.

We are a small team of dedicated fundraisers, making a difference through the Power of Bicycles.  As part of our larger global organisation, you will work with likeminded people from all over the globe on a regular, collaborative basis.

World Bicycle Relief UK has grown significantly in terms of income and support over the last few years.  We need somebody who can enthuse, persuade and communicate with our fundraisers and donors ensuring they feel valued, supported and part of something special.  Also CRITICAL to this role is experience within fundraising CRM systems, running reports, especially within Salesforce NFP.

If you think this is you, please apply - we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone to refine and co-ordinate our current temporary COVID-19 emergency food relief distribution hub on the ground in Rotherhithe SE16 to ensure that those most at risk of food insecurity locally are getting the essential supplies they need.  This will be followed by planning and managing the transition of these operations to an alternative site over the coming months, in collaboration with local partners.

What we do

Time & Talents is a lively, busy community centre in the heart of Rotherhithe, SE16.  Set in a leafy heritage building, and ‘T&T2’, our second venue in Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, we offer something for everyone. With a history of 133 years of supporting people of all ages in Rotherhithe and Bermondsey, we bring people together for mutual support, fun and friendship, with a wide range of services and activities for older adults, children and families’ projects and volunteering opportunities.

During COVID-19, in partnership with Southwark Council and other food hubs in the Borough, we have been operating a weekly temporary emergency relief food distribution hub from our Old Mortuary building.  With a team of staff and volunteers, we take in deliveries and donations of essential food and hygiene supplies and in turn sort, pack and deliver food parcels to 250 of the most isolated and socio-economically disadvantaged people in the local area.  We are now looking to refine these operations and to transition them to a partner site in Rotherhithe over the coming months.  In the longer team, and in partnership with other local stakeholders, we want to develop a sustainable model that addresses food insecurity locally with dignity, choice and empowerment and connects local people to their community.

The role

In this role, you’ll be;

• Running the weekly food distribution hub (currently operating on Wednesdays and Thursdays)
  • Managing the flow of food through the project to include:
  • Working with partners who donate food to the project
  • Ordering from our suppliers
  • Receiving deliveries and sorting and managing stock
  • Stock rotation
  • Safe storage of high-risk food items
  • Overseeing food hygiene
• Managing the recipients list, including accepting and rejecting referrals on an ongoing basis and in line with operational capacity
• Assessing and refining current processes and procedures
• Working with clients to shape and improve the service
• Supervising and training volunteers
• Planning and co-ordinating the transition of current operations to a local partner site in partnership with other local community organisations and wider stakeholders
• Managing the day-to-day finances of the project

About you

You are passionate about healthy food and nutritious eating and believe that quality food should be available for everyone.  You’re a problem solver and you get things done. You have strong relationship building skills and build trust and credibility easily. You’re flexible, accountable, take responsibility, are highly organised and skilled in multitasking.

About us

We are an energetic, experienced, and passionate team of 15, with a strong sense of shared purpose and a lively sense of humour. You’ll have the chance to make a big contribution to a growing, ambitious and innovative organisation which has doubled its reach and impact in recent years.

This role is part-time, with flexibility for regular evening and occasional weekend working.

Time & Talents is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity, and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person that they are. We actively encourage applications from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

If you would like an informal chat about the job, please email us with your phone number and a suitable time for us to call.

The closing date is 17:30 on Wednesday 7 October 2020.  However, we’ll be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as possible.

TO APPLY: All applications to be submitted online via CharityJob. Send a CV and a cover letter of no more than two sides of A4, explaining why you want the job and how your experience relates to the job description and person specification.

IMPORTANT: We’ll use cover letters to assess applications alongside CVs. Please ensure you take the time to include a well-written cover letter as detailed above.  We won’t assess applications without one.

Coronavirus/COVID-19: the safety and wellbeing of our current and future employees remain a top priority, therefore interviews will be conducted remotely by video if necessary.

Hours: 30 hours per week equivalent to four days per week 

Location: Across Hammersmith and Fulham initially delivered remotely  

Type of Contract: Fixed Term up 12/03/2021 with possibility of extension subject to funding

Citizens Advice Hammersmith and Fulham (CAHF) has a track record of delivering high quality, multiple award winning innovative advice and information services which help people to exercise their rights and empowers them to address the issues they are facing.

Our Debt Free London project (funded by the Money and Pensions Service through Toynbee Hall as lead partner), is pivotal to our money advice delivery.  We require an experienced Money Adviser to join our team. 

The post holder will deliver quality money/debt advice solutions, via remote channels such telephone, email, webchat and other remote facilities. They will be supported by the Money advice team and Debt Supervisor.

Due to Covid-19 prevention measures our debt advisers are currently delivering all debt advice remotely through telephone and other digital channels. Applicants do not need to reside in the London area but must have access to reliable fibre or DSL broadband and may be required to attend occasional meetings or training activities in London when our or partner premises reopen.

Debt Relief Order Intermediary experience is desirable.

Interview: Wednesday 7th October 2020 (fixed date)

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 offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.

The International Rescue Committee UK (IRC UK) is part of the IRC global network, which has its headquarters in New York and London. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through over 20 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 Brussels, Berlin, Bonn, Stockholm and Geneva.

The Purpose of the Role

This role supports our core communications goals of growing our profile, influencing policy, and protecting our reputation. It does so by increasing the media profile of the IRC in the UK, by taking a strategic approach to generating effective messaging and media coverage in collaboration with communications colleagues globally. The role holder is also expected to use expert judgement to manage IRC UK’s reputation, as well as ensure media outputs protect beneficiaries, staff and programming from harm.

Scope and Authority

Authority:

• The role has access to the External Relations budget.
• The role holder has authority to act as a spokesperson, brief journalists with agreed IRC messaging, as well as proactively pursue media opportunities.
• The role holder manages the Senior Media Officer.

Key Working Relationships

• Reports to the UK Executive Director and Director Global Public Affairs, Global Communications
• Works closely with External Relations staff in the UK, US and globally, including Fundraising and Policy & Advocacy
• Works closely with key country directors, field staff and technical unit colleagues
• Supports policy staff in the IRC President’s Office on key messages and policy initiatives involving the IRC President.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Media and communications strategy (10%)

• Develop and deliver the IRC's UK media strategy and lead in taking it forward.
• Put in place clear Key Performance Indicators for achieving the strategy, and drive and monitor progress towards them with the support of your team.

Raising the profile and protecting the reputation of the IRC (70%)

• Responsible for identifying and proactively delivering new opportunities to promote the IRC’s global work through UK media as well as establish methods to increase coverage internationally alongside IRC’s global media team.
• Seek strategic media opportunities by writing, editing, commissioning and disseminating messaging for multi-channel use, press-releases, op-eds, statements and other content to secure coverage of the IRC in the UK across print, broadcast and online media.
• Work with global communications colleagues and country office staff to create strong, persuasive and impactful outputs, and to arrange interviews and media visits to the field.
• Act as a spokesperson for the organization in the media as needed.
• Liaise closely with Fundraising teams to drive timely messaging and media coverage and therefore donations to the IRC during emergencies and other fundraising appeals.
• Use expert judgment to ensure the IRC is protected in the media and to develop and enact strategies to protect IRC’s reputation, as well as ensure media outputs protect beneficiaries, staff and programming from harm.
• Build relationships with key journalists and editors to help drive media coverage.
• Work closely with Digital Engagement colleagues to ensure coordinated and topical messaging across our media outreach and digital channels.
• Establish close relationships with press counterparts within statutory donor organizations that lead to opportunities to promote IRC in the media.
• Leverage our President and CEO to grow our profile in the UK, through proposing and implementing op-eds, interviews and other media activities.
• Support, prepare and coach staff, spokespeople and board members for media interviews and visits; and provide guidance across the organisation to dealing with media.
• Build expertise on current and potential issues in the humanitarian NGO arena via research and monitoring of national media and competitors and in liaison with global colleagues.
• Work with the global media colleagues to ensure that IRC has a system for managing media enquiries at all times, as needed.
• Responsible for reporting to the IRC-UK’s board, subcommittees and Executive Director on press activity, trends and upcoming opportunities.

Team Management (20%)

• Manage the Senior Media Officer, set objectives, portfolio scope, and ensure they are supported to increase productivity of the global media team and scale of the IRC’s impact in the media.
• Ensure the Senior Media Officer successfully alerts colleagues across departments to important news coverage, news alerts and opportunities.
• Ensure Senior Media Officer is maintaining our database of media contacts, recording coverage and providing ad hoc and quarterly analyses of results.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Skills and, Knowledge

• Strong networks and contacts with key national and International media.
• Excellent writing, editing, interviewing and proofreading skills: adept at writing clean, engaging copy under deadline pressure for a range of channels.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills: ability to communicate effectively with co-workers both in the UK and overseas and manage working relationships diplomatically.
• Strong interview skills to create case studies of beneficiaries and colleagues.
• Proven self-starter.
• Solid organisational and time management skills: ability to prioritise work, yet multi-task in a fast-paced work setting.
• Ability to represent IRC-UK and the wider IRC professionally and appropriately at all times.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues in the UK and overseas.
• Knowledge of international affairs, particularly of conflict and complex humanitarian crises, and of humanitarian issues.
• Knowledge of key debates in the UK around international development and aid.
• Flexibility as regards working hours, as the need arises.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to conflict areas.
• Fluency in English, spoken and written.

Experience:

• Extensive experience of developing key messages and implementing media strategies with an international, and ideally humanitarian, or development focus.
• Substantial experience of working in a press role, securing media coverage and responding to reputational threats.
• Experience/knowledge of tools for monitoring media coverage.
• Experience of dealing with media enquiries into crisis and sensitive issues.
• Experience of acting as a spokesperson for an organisation.

The deadline for applications is midnight between Sunday 11th October 2020 / Monday 12th October 2020

Interviews will take place on 21st & 22nd October 2020

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 underrepresented groups and refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

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