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London’s charities, community groups and volunteers do extraordinary things every day. At London Plus, we want to help them do even more
We are looking for a new Chair of Trustees to lead our Board. This is an exciting time to join London Plus: we have built strong partnerships across London with both the Voluntary and community sector and key statutory partners, a range of important programmes of work underway and a new strategy in development.
As Chair, you will provide non-executive leadership, support good governance and work closely with the Chief Executive and staff team to help us deliver our mission and increase our impact.
We are looking for someone who can bring strategic insight, experience of leadership and strong relationships to support our Board, Chief Executive and staff team. A commitment to equity and inclusion is essential alongside a clear understanding of the challenges and opportunities that face London and the voluntary and community sector.
We actively welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of London’s communities.
Interviews will be held the weeks of 31st August and 7th September
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Proxy by IWI Overview
Proxy by IWI is dedicated to fostering thoughtful and engaged feminist responses to mainstream media, popular culture, legal issues, and advocacy.
Published daily, Proxy is committed to delivering ambitious and distinctive journalism. The publication covers topics that are of greatest significance to women’s human rights, focusing on people, ideas, laws and institutions from a feminist viewpoint and extending beyond. Proxy features original investigative reporting, insightful analysis, compelling arguments, and personal reflections, all designed to offer a multifaceted feminist take on current affairs.
Principal Responsibilities
· Maintain a thorough understanding of global trends and developments concerning women's human rights.
· Submit two articles per month for publication, each typically between 600 and 800 words in length.
· Ensure accuracy by obtaining supplementary material and further information from archives, reference libraries, and interviews with informed individuals.
· Conduct interviews in a variety of circumstances as required.
· Establish and maintain contacts to facilitate news gathering, including relationships with the police, emergency services, local councils, community groups, health trusts, press officers from various organisations, and members of the public as needed.
· Work collaboratively with the IWI and Proxy team to produce clear and precise content in accordance with house style guidelines.
· Undertake research and write feature articles, occasionally contributing to subsidiary publications and supplements.
Requirements
· A minimum of four years’ experience in research and/or reporting.
· Proven interpersonal and collaborative abilities, able to work independently as well as part of a team.
· Flexibility, initiative, and robust problem-solving skills.
· Experience within multicultural settings and an awareness of cross-cultural differences.
· Dedication to promoting women’s human rights.
· Strong listening skills.
· Outstanding writing skills, including adaptability in writing styles and responsiveness to editorial guidance.
· Excellent analytical capabilities for precise understanding of subject matter.
· Superb organisational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and adhere to tight deadlines.
· Creative thinking in conveying messages innovatively.
· Rigorous attention to detail, including proficiency in proofreading one’s own work.
· Exceptional written English skills.
Please submit a recent writing sample which best demonstrates your writing style.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.