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Join an exciting initiative that is supporting governments around the world to protect and promote media freedom!
The Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) is the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity we work to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights. We combine our unique media development and legal services to drive systemic change through news, capacity strengthening, free legal assistance, and convening initiatives.
TRF provides a Secretariat function to the Media Freedom Coalition (MFC). The MFC is a partnership of 51 countries from six continents working together to advocate for media freedom and the safety of journalists at home and abroad. The MFC works closely with civil society and a panel of legal experts, among others, to promote media freedom through a range of activities – including public and private diplomacy to support journalists at risk, coordinated action through embassies, events and the promotion of legal reforms. The MFC was established in 2019 while the Secretariat was established in 2022. More information about the MFC can be found here.
The MFC Secretariat plays a central role in maximising the impact of the Coalition. It does this in four areas:
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Administration and operations: engaging with and supporting members of the Coalition; delivering activities including events and briefings; coordinating responses to cases of concern (in which journalists and news organisations are facing threats to their reporting); supporting embassies to act on media freedom; organizing meetings and maintaining the MFC’s network of contacts;
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Communications: communicating the MFC’s activities and impact externally, via website, social media and mainstream media coverage; supporting public-facing events; keeping the MFC’s network informed about activities and opportunities to take action;
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Policies and strategy: ensuring policies and processes are in place to facilitate an efficient, effective and responsive coalition; supporting strategic decision making; monitoring the latest developments in the media freedom context;
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Monitoring and evaluation: tracking and understanding the MFC’s outcomes and impact, and learning lessons from this.
The Secretariat is supported by grants from Global Affairs Canada, the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office, and Germany’s Federal Foreign Office.
We are seeking an organized and resourceful Project Manager to join our team. The Project Manager will lead on two key areas of the Secretariat’s work: (1) supporting and facilitating the MFC’s work on cases of concern, in which journalists and media workers are under threat, and (2) promoting greater engagement with diverse member countries of the MFC.
As part of the role you will interact with a wide range of government officials, civil society experts and legal experts from different parts of the world and establish improved processes for MFC interventions and engagement. The ideal candidate will be able to take the initiative while working collaboratively and will have excellent problem-solving skills. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to deepen their engagement in the media freedom, human rights and/or democracy fields through working with leading experts and cutting-edge issues.
The role is based in Canary Wharf in London. The role is full time and you would be expected to attend TRF’s offices two or more days per week.
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract (depending on availability). The contract may be extended beyond this, conditional on further funds being secured for the Secretariat’s continued operation.We expect the 12-month term of the contract will result in tangible and meaningful outcomes, such as improvements to processes and strategy, and more engaged member countries.
Some travel is anticipated as part of this role.
About The Role
As the Project Manager you will:
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Oversee and manage the MFC’s Secretariat’s work on cases of concern, looking for ways to optimize the speed, relevance and impact of MFC interventions while ensuring that they do no harm
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Improve processes on cases of concern in collaboration with government and civil society colleagues
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Build relationships with a range of MFC member countries in multiple regions, explore their needs, and develop and deliver bespoke support packages as applicable
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Identify case studies of interesting work by member countries on media freedom, and pass these on to the Secretariat’s Communications Manager for development into communications materials
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Contribute to strategic decision making on how to engage member countries and build a stronger Coalition
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Stay abreast of developments in the field of media freedom, particularly regarding media freedom cases of concern and media freedom developments within member countries
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Ensure sound record-keeping and lesson-learning from case interventions and member engagement
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Contribute to grant management, reporting, and donor relations where needed
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Work closely and collaboratively with the remainder of the Secretariat team and MFC stakeholders including the MFC co-chairs and Executive Group, Consultative Network, High Level Panel of Legal Experts on Media Freedom, and UNESCO
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Handle sensitive situations and information appropriately
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Represent the Secretariat at meetings and events (in-person and virtual)
About You
To be our Project Manager, you will likely have:
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Excellent organisational skills with a high degree of creative and flexible thinking
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The ability to create, maintain and improve systems to keep track of activities
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Excellent interpersonal skills – able to establish and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally, with people from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds, in both junior and senior roles
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Resilience, including the ability to deal with challenges calmly and proactively
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A diplomatic approach, including the ability to see issues from others’ perspectives and to spot and mitigate potential risks
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Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly, and to adjust communication style to fit the audience
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The ability to think strategically so that activities contribute to longer-term objectives
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Ability to facilitate meetings or dialogues so that they lead to a tangible outcome or action points
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Fluency in English; other languages would be an advantage.
It would be useful if you also have:
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Understanding of, or interest in, media freedom issues
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Experience of working with government officials (in central government and/or embassies)
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Experience working effectively as part of a remote or hybrid team on collaborative initiatives
What’s in it For You
At the Thomson Reuters Foundation, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:
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Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organization with a focus on social impact? With hubs all over the world from Bangkok to Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free, fair and informed.
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A Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class; we combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity.
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Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom, fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights, our work has never been more needed than right now.
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Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits.
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Learning & Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities.
About Thomson Reuters Foundation
The Thomson Reuters Foundation is corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity, registered in the UK and the USA, we work to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and convening initiatives, we combine our unique media and legal services to drive systemic change.
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You will be a Youth and Wellbeing Practitioner or an Assistant Psychologist who is passionate about supporting MAC-UK’s objective of working collaboratively with young people, innovating services and systems and their approach to mental health, to address health and social inequalities. We aim to support services to be more accessible, flexible and responsive to excluded groups, and to change the systems that lead to and maintain inequality. This role is ideal for someone who is looking to develop their skills in youth and community work and/or working towards a qualification (degree equivalent) in Youth Work, Social Work, Therapeutic Practice, Clinical/Educational/Forensic/Counselling Psychology.
We are very excited to be part of a pilot service, new in England working as part of a consortium of four organisations, alongside Lambeth Council. This will be a residential support service for young people aged 16-24 years at risk of serious youth violence, who are already caught up in the criminal justice system and at high risk of remaining part of the system.
You will be working in one of three London properties alongside a large multi-agency staff team made up of experts by experience/profession in psychology and therapy; youth work; offending; education, training, and employment (ETE) and housing. The service will work creatively and holistically to enable young people to exit environments involving youth violence, identify and reach their goals and aspirations, move on successfully to appropriate independent living, and importantly to sustain this life. Wherever possible staff and young people will co-produce what this service looks like and what activities the young people engage in. This is a great opportunity if you are interested in therapeutic practice, and developing or using your therapeutic skills alongside the area of social action.
*Please note, if you are applying as an Assistant Psychologist, you must have an undergraduate degree in psychology as per the British Psychology Society guidelines.
The deadline for expressions of interest is Wednesday 20th November 2024 at 5pm.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 3rd December 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Description
We are looking for a Volunteer Engagement and Development Officer who will develop our volunteering programmes.
As the Volunteer Engagement and Development Officer, you will play a key role in increasing volunteer participation and improving the quality of volunteer opportunities across Harrow. You will work closely with local organisations to develop impactful volunteer roles, implement effective management policies, and promote training opportunities.
Additionally, you will support the recruitment, training, and development of volunteers at VAH, ensuring a positive and rewarding experience for all involved. This role is perfect for someone passionate about community engagement and volunteer development.
Responsibilities
Increase volunteer participation in Harrow by:
- Actively promoting volunteering through various channels, including online platforms, local media, and community outreach.
- Organising and co-ordinating volunteer recruitment events to connect potential volunteers with opportunities.
- Building relationships by attending and participating in events organised by partner organisations.
Improve the quality, quantity and impact of volunteer roles by collaborating with Volunteer-Involving Organisations (VIOs) to:
- Develop engaging and impactful volunteer roles that align with community needs and organisational goals.
- Ensure the effective implementation of key policies and procedures for volunteer management, ensuring compliance and best practices.
- Create and share comprehensive resources, such as volunteer role descriptions, policies, and guidelines, tailored to the needs of local voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups.
- Identify, coordinate, and promote relevant training opportunities to equip VIOs with the skills and knowledge to manage volunteers effectively.
- Provide ongoing support to VIOs in managing and developing their volunteer programs.
Support volunteering efforts at VAH by:
- Leading the recruitment, training, management, and development of volunteers to ensure they are motivated and skilled.
- Regularly maintaining and updating volunteer records in the database to ensure accurate tracking and reporting.
Skills, Competencies and Behaviours
- Knowledge and understanding of the ethos of volunteering and best practice in volunteer
management - Strong organisational and project management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- An understanding of safeguarding in practice and a commitment to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults
- Experience of recruiting and managing volunteers
- Experience of coordinating training programmes
- Capable of maintaining accurate records and documentation.
- Strong ICT skills, with adaptability to new systems and tools.
Listening, Verbal, Written and Presentation Communication Skills
- Able to communicate well with clients, colleagues and other agencies
- Able to work in partnership
- Able to keep accurate records
- Able to effectively manage your time and diary
- Effectively liaising with colleagues and ensuring others are kept informed
- Supporting and empowering staff and volunteers
Who are we?
Voluntary Action Harrow Co-operative work with the local community providing information, training and guidance.
Based in Harrow, we are a not-for-profit co-operative owned by our workers. We have in-depth knowledge of the local area and of who’s doing what. Our members collectively have over 35 years’ experience in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, specialising in capacity building in a variety of different organisational development areas.
We’ve worked with a diverse range of local organisations, from small community groups, to regional and international charities. We also run, manage and co-ordinate projects, working with local people and groups to help them make a difference in their local community.
Support available to the successful candidate
You will be working within the Voluntary Action Harrow Third Sector Services Team, who hold a huge amount of knowledge, training templates and have good relationships with charities and community groups across Harrow.
Equalities & Accessibility
We aim to be an equal opportunity employer 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.
This role description can be requested in large print.
Application Process
- CV outlining related work experience, responsibilities and qualifications
- Cover letter covering why you want to work with us and the skills and knowledge in the job description.
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Tender is an arts charity working with children and young people to prevent domestic abuse and sexual violence through creative projects. Our programmes are safe, enjoyable, age-appropriate spaces where young people can engage with sensitive topics and “rehearse” for real-life scenarios. Participants are encouraged to be both consumers and producers of learning through script-work, role-play and creative media such as films and art. Throughout, we enable young people to explore their choices, rights and expectations in relationships and to recognise the early warning signs of abuse.
We have grown rapidly in recent years, and now have an exciting and varied programme of work which is funded from a wide range of sources. We have long-standing, high-value relationships with organisations such as the Mayor’s Office, Esmée Fairbairn and Clifford Chance, and continue to grow our income from a range of supporters from trusts, foundations, corporates, individuals and community fundraisers.
We now have a need for two Development Officers to work closely with the Development Director and Development Manager in developing our trusts and foundations and statutory income streams, managing the accounts of existing supporters and generating income through securing new funding relationships. This role will involve a diverse range of work, from identifying prospects, creating compelling funding proposals, through to successfully managing relationships with funders.
One of the new Development Officers will have line management responsibility for a Development Coordinator, while the other Development Officer will not have any line management responsibilities. If you have a preference for one or other role, please note that in your application.
Success in this role would mean that, after six months you can:
• Confidently write and speak about Tender’s work, and how we prevent violence against women and girls, to a range of different funders.
- Write clear, compelling funding applications for five-figure sums to a range of funders.
- Proactively maintain positive relationships with funders you are responsible for managing.
- Support and work flexibly with other members of the Development team so that we can collaboratively reach our fundraising goals.
- Use Tender’s data management systems, such as Microsoft 365 and Salesforce, confidently and in line with Tender’s policies.
Please see the “Guidance Notes for Applicants” section at the end of the application pack for full details of how to apply. We ask for a copy of your CV and a 1 – 2 page supporting statement. We are happy to consider alternative application formats, such as video applications.
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Community Coffee Shop Supervisor, to serve customers and maintain high standards in SCT x Paper and Cup.
Role and responsibilities
- Greet Customers in a warm, friendly and welcoming manner
- Always maintain excellent customer relations with clear communication
- Brew excellent coffee and beverages including ‘latte art’
- Prepare orders to customers specifications
- Maintain excellent level of hygiene in food preparation and service areas
- Ensure high level of personal hygiene and appearance (including the wearing of protective clothing at all times)
- Comply with Health and Safety regulations
- To follow the SCT x Paper and Cups policies and procedures
- Follow cash handling procedures, policies, use of the cash register and ability to ‘cash up’ at the end of your shift as and when required
- Perform cleaning tasks per the rota
- Report any machine faults to the manager
- Ensure all comments and complaints are raised to the Manager
- Carry out other duties as may reasonably required
- In consultation with the Shop Manager, sell donated stock and receive donations, storing appropriately for processing
- Maintain stock levels of donated goods ensuring a quality retail offer in the shop
- To be willing to cover at other shops when, and if, necessary
Additional benefits:
- BUPA Employee Assistance Programme
- BUPA Wellbeing plan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with length of service) plus bank holidays (pro rata on basis of 35 pw full time equivalent)
- Contributory Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 5%
- Training and development opportunities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Trusts Fundraiser
Hours: 35 hours a week. Flexible working considered.
Salary: £40,553 - £44,822
Contract: Permanent
Location: London (with hybrid working options)
More than one in four children is growing up in poverty in the UK. It doesn’t have to be this way. If you have a track record in trusts fundraising and believe in tackling social and economic injustice, then you could play an important role in helping Child Poverty Action Group deliver on its mission.
CPAG’s grant income from trusts, foundations, and some statutory income has grown significantly to nearly £2 million annually. The Trusts Fundraiser will work with the Head of Fundraising to expand the pipeline, raise restricted and unrestricted grant income, and build relations with funders.
You will have outstanding communication skills, a highly organised approach to work, strong self-motivation and enjoy working in a small team.
We understand that many people, especially people who identify as women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds or from other underrepresented groups, only apply for jobs when they believe they match all the criteria. If you don’t meet all the criteria in the person specification and want to play a role in helping to tackle UK child poverty, please consider applying.
We operate a hybrid working system and would be happy to discuss any flexibilities required. CPAG is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion which you can read more about in the job pack.
For more information about this post and to apply download the Trusts Fundraiser job pack and application form.
If you have questions or need specific arrangements or reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process please contact us at the email address listed in the application pack.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 18th November 2024
Interviews will be held in London on: Monday 25th and Wednesday 27th November 2024
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Child Poverty Action Group works to prevent and end child poverty – for good.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of Fundraising
Hours: 35 hours a week. Flexible working considered.
Salary: £48,980 – £54,136
Contract: Permanent
Location: London (with hybrid working options)
More than one in four children are growing up in poverty in the UK. It doesn’t have to be this way. The new UK government has announced its plans to develop a strategy to tackle child poverty, something that Child Poverty Action Group has led the way in calling for.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional to play a pivotal role in delivering change for the 4.3 million children growing up in poverty. You will have a demonstrable track record in securing six figure and multi annual grants primarily from trusts, foundations and/or the National Lottery.
You will have the ability to work confidently as a creative and analytical problem solver, and a hands-on fundraiser. CPAG’s fundraised income has grown significantly, and the team raises nearly £3 million annually.
You will be responsible for managing all aspects of fundraising income generation, and leading and supporting a small fundraising team. You will be able to build and nurture relationships with funders, donors and other stakeholders, and have excellent communication skills.
We understand that many people, especially people who identify as women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds or from other underrepresented groups, only apply for jobs when they believe they match all the criteria. If you don’t meet all the criteria in the person specification and want to play a key role in helping to tackle UK child poverty, please consider applying.
We operate a hybrid working system and would be happy to discuss any flexibilities required. CPAG is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion which you can read more about in the job pack.
For more information about this post and to apply download the Head of Fundraising job pack and application form.
If you have questions or need specific arrangements or reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process please contact us at the email address listed in the application pack.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 18th November 2024
Interviews will be held in London on: Monday 25th and Wednesday 27th November 2024
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Child Poverty Action Group works to prevent and end child poverty – for good.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you ready to help the Church deliver effective governance and compliance during a time of significant change?
This role will be pivotal in horizon scanning as the Councils of the Church and the Church House team (as the Office of General Assembly) seek to manage risk and ensure sound governance, whilst enabling and supporting the flourishing of synods and local churches.
You will hold a law degree (or equivalent conversion) and are already working within a charity context with complex governance structures. You will be able to develop a broad overview of governance and its risk profile and design and run complex processes, including fitness to practice processes. You have excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to persuade and advise senior leaders.
We can offer you a flexible and friendly working environment with hybrid working from Church House in London and from home.
If you are interested in working for us and can meet the above requirements, please visit our website for application form.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 25 November 2024
Interviews: Thursday 5 December 2024
In accordance with the Equalities Act 2010: part 1, schedule 9, there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian and a member of the United Reformed Church or member of a Church which belongs to one or more of World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), Disciples Ecumenical Consultative Council (DECC), the Council for World Mission (CWM) Action of Churches Together in Scotland (ACTS), Churches Together in England (CTE), Churches together in Wales (Cytun), Free Churches Group (FCG) or Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI)*
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.