Communications Project Support Officer Jobs in Westminster, Greater London
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: up to 55k based circa on capabilities and experience
MindTHNR is open to considering individuals at the Head level or at the Director level
About Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge
Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham & Redbridge (Mind THNR) is a local Mind association and community mental health charity. We endeavour to make sure that everyone with a mental health or emotional issue has somewhere to turn for advice and support.
Our vision is a society where everyone is accepted and included; where there is no stigma or discrimination towards people because of mental health issues; and where our clients' needs and ambitions are supported. We provide an extensive range of support services- including for those in crisis, through our work in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge.
About the Role
The purpose of this role is to lead and shape our People and Culture practices, playing a pivotal contribution in driving the organisation towards its vision and future goals. You’ll collaborate with colleagues at all levels to understand their needs and objectives, ensuring the People and Culture plan facilitates positive organisational change and a great colleague experience for Mind THNR 70 or so staff.
As a key member of the Leadership Team, this role is responsible for ensuring that all human resources functions, including strategy development, governance, staff leadership, and wellbeing, align with and support the overall mission and values of the organisation.
Additionally, the role will be critical in championing diversity and inclusion, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, and driving continuous improvement through innovation and strategic leadership.
About you
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- CIPD:
Must hold a relevant CIPD qualification, demonstrating a solid HR management and strategic leadership foundation.
- Proven experience in senior-level strategic people management:
Demonstrable ability to provide high-level strategic HR advice, evidenced by specific examples of successful interventions.
- Track record in leading and implementing cultural and organisational change:
Successfully led and facilitated major change programmes, including cultural transformation, that support the organisation's growth and adaptability.
- Expertise in developing and executing complex workforce strategies:
Showcases deep professional knowledge and relevant experience in crafting and implementing comprehensive workforce strategies.
- Effective communicator with diverse communities:
Ability to engage, inspire, and communicate effectively, demonstrated by past successes in fostering inclusive environments.
- Comprehensive knowledge of HR best practices and methodologies:
In-depth understanding of current HR practices, with a proven ability to apply this knowledge to drive organisational success.
- Strong influencing, negotiation, and diplomatic skills:
Proven ability to diplomatically influence and negotiate with key stakeholders, with examples of successful outcomes in complex situations.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 6th October at 23.59hrs
If you would like to discuss the role before applying, please feel free to contact Emmanuel from Diversifying Group
Our Commitment
MindTHNR is committed to being an Anti-racist/Anti-discriminatory organisation – we are advocates for racial justice and equality for all members of our community. We will continue to listen, learn, and keep taking action to influence change. This is not a tick-box exercise for us, this is for our community, this is for our staff, this is for all those who have faced inequity and inequality based on their gender, sexuality, ethnicity, religion, disability, and age. We may just be starting, but we won’t stop!
Accessibility and Adjustments
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we will always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss any specific requirements, please contact Emmanuel Crosser
We are looking for a Management Accountant to join the National Theatre Finance Team on a 6 month contract.
Purpose of the role:
The purpose of this role is to provide management accounting support for the National Theatre and to assist the Management Accountant in providing quality financial reporting to Producing and Production stakeholders. The post-holder will work closely with finance colleagues and key stakeholders providing timely and accurate information.
The successful candidate will have the following:
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The post holder must be part-qualified in a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or be qualified by experience.
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Management accounting experience within either a commercial or not for profit organisation including month end reporting, forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis is highly beneficial.
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Experience working in the Arts/Theatre or strong interest in pursuing a career in the sector.
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Excellent numeracy and Microsoft Excel skills. Must be confident in manipulating data in spreadsheets and using those to present financial analysis in a clear and concise manner.
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Management accounting experience within either a commercial or not for profit organisation including month end reporting, forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis is highly beneficial.
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Prince’s Trust in London is currently going through an exciting period of development. We have ambitions to grow our offer to young people across the themes of Personal Development, Education, Employment and Enterprise. To help us on this journey, we are looking for a passionate and driven individual to join our Management Team, to lead and motivate our team of Youth Development Leads.
As part of the Management Team, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of our foundation programmes. Working collaboratively to develop and implement our delivery plan and ensure we meet targets. As a Delivery Manager, you must lead the effective delivery by your team, ensuring that every young person engaged progresses with an appropriate pathway of learning and development and one to one support. You will be a role model for your team, demonstrating best practice in how we work with young people in a safe way to ensure we deliver maximum value for young people and partners.
As one of our Delivery Managers, you need to have:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Effective data analysis skills
- A track record of operational management
The Delivery Manager role is multi-faceted, and we are looking for an individual with a broad skill set. We work with young people from every background, so we’re passionate about building a diverse workforce that represents the young people we support. We, therefore, welcome applications from everyone who meets the essential criteria for the role.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Philanthropy Manager
Job Description and Person Specification
Reporting to: Head of Philanthropy in the Fundraising Team
Location of Work: Home based. The post holder will be expected to travel to meet donors, travel to away days and team meetings in London. The role may involve some irregular travel throughout England and Scotland. Expenses will be paid in line with our Travel and Expenses policy.
Contract Type: Ideally full-time, 35 hours per week, although part time / flexible hours may be considered. The role may require occasional evening and weekend work
Contract Length: Permanent
Salary: £37,500
BACKGROUND
Magic Breakfast is a registered charity that exists to make sure no child or young person is too hungry to learn. We provide nutritious breakfasts and expert support to primary, secondary, ASN/SEND schools and pupil referral units in disadvantaged areas of England and Scotland. Providing a daily school breakfast ensures that every child and young person feels included, equal and set up for success. Magic Breakfast works to be part of the solution to end child morning hunger for good through our campaigning, research and advocacy work with politicians and decision-makers.
This is an exciting time to join Magic Breakfast if you wish to make a difference to the lives of children. We are expanding our team to meet the challenge of ending child morning hunger, both for now and for good.
JOB PURPOSE
Magic Breakfast’s mission is to end child morning hunger in the UK now and for good the Philanthropy team’s role is to develop and deliver the charity's high net worth individual giving programme in line with Magic Breakfast’s strategic priorities to enable our organisational growth against our mission.
We are seeking to grow income through further cultivation and stewardship of our potential and existing donors. Our High Value Giving teams are forecast to collectively raise £5.1m in 2021/22, up from £4.6m two years ago in 2019/20. The team includes partnerships with charitable trusts and foundations, corporate organisations, and high-net-worth individuals.
Reporting into the Head of Philanthropy, this role will have a particular focus on ensuring that Magic Breakfast is offering the highest quality of donor care from start to finish, and building and developing our prospect pipeline.
We’re looking for a proactive person with excellent relationship building, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship skills as we seek to build our prospect pool, enhance or supporter journey and achieve our ambitious fundraising targets.
The Philanthropy Manager will have the opportunity to be innovative and creative, to create and test impactful donor journeys and engagement opportunities so Magic Breakfast’s supporters feel valued and can understand the transformational difference they are making to hungry children and their learning in the UK.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Income generation and donor stewardship and prospect development
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Manage your own portfolio of donors, providing excellent stewardship and strategies to uplift and secure multi year donations
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Work with Corporate, Trusts and Individual Giving teams to identify potential major donors and high value regular givers within Magic Breakfast’s donor portfolio and implement plans to develop these relationships;
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Work with the Head of Philanthropy and Prospect Researcher to build a Philanthropy prospect pipeline
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Write accurate, inspiring and compelling fundraising propositions and reports for potential and existing major donors
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Review and make recommendations for improvement of our existing donor journey, building a calendar of engaging content and touchpoints throughout the year.
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Lead on devising, developing and organising bespoke events for donors and prospects
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Complete timely event reviews to improve and inform future decision making and planning.
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Work in partnership with the wider fundraising teams to provide excellent supporter care to all event attendees and stakeholders.
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Support the Head of Philanthropy to build relationships with senior volunteers to garner their support with hosting and supporting events to connect us to, and unlock, their networks.
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Use our CRM database (Salesforce) to log KPIs, project and reconcile finances and manage supporter relationships
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Use KPIs to adapt strategies and drive activity
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Be responsible for ensuring an up-to-date bank of engaging content and materials for existing partners, including but not limited to, commissioning video content, compiling reports and building case studies.
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Scan the external environment for trends, insights, ideas and best practice that could benefit the High Value Giving teams and Magic Breakfast’s work, making recommendations for improvements and leading on opportunities as they arise.
Internal
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Work with wider Fundraising team to help create and deliver cross departmental events, and identify referral opportunities (to Trusts and Corporates)
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Develop strong relationships with Service Delivery and Policy and Engagement colleagues, involving them in meetings with donors where appropriate to strengthen those relationships and engage them further
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Work with Service Delivery to identify, plan and co-ordinate school visits for donors and prospects
Financial processes, reporting and due diligence:
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Ensure all donations are thanked and recorded in a timely way, and logged accurately on salesforce
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Support Head of Philanthropy in accurately forecasting philanthropy income for each financial year, and ensure forecast income is updated monthly.
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Contribute
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to the philanthropy budget and goal with wider awareness of org and F&D goals
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Work with Prospect Researcher to ensure all due diligence checks on donors are completed, and that they meet our criteria in our ethical fundraising policy, flagging any risks upwards for resolution.
General
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Contribute to team meetings, sharing best practice and supporting team members where necessary
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Help to maintain a positive working environment; keeping the vision of Magic Breakfast at the heart of everything we do
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Uphold a culture that keeps children and young people at the heart and encourages openness, collaboration, bravery, compassion and a solutions-focussed approach
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Work collaboratively across the organisation more widely to build good working relations across the organisation and provide ad-hoc support to other teams and members of staff
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Adhere to all Magic Breakfast policies and procedures
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Ensure that all activity is compliant with current legislation, GDPR and child safeguarding requirements (training provided)
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Participate in occasional work-related events at external venues and perform support related activities, as required. Be willing to undertake occasional work outside of regular office hours and UK travel
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Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge and Experience
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Experience planning and managing meaningful donor cultivation and stewardship events to achieve strategic objectives
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Experience delivering Gala or large special events with proven financial results
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Experience of managing income and expenditure budgets
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Experience of working with external event operations crews and contractors
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Experience of management of event and volunteer staff
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Experience of upward management and working with senior volunteers / Trustees
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Knowledge of high value fundraising techniques covering corporates, trusts and major donors, including a clear understanding of the needs of the supporter journey
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Experience of using a fundraising database (ideally Salesforce)
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Up to date knowledge on Code of Practice and Data Protection Act and commitment to keeping up to date
Skills and Abilities
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Highly organised with attention to detail, and an ability to work autonomously and be a confident decision maker in a fast-paced environment
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Effective and thoughtful verbal and written communication skills
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Experience of managing a varied workload and balancing conflicting priorities to meet deadlines
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Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal sensitively and diplomatically to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external
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Ease with using IT packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and presenting in a format that meets the needs of colleagues
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Ability to keep accurate and up to date records, sharing information as and when appropriate
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Ability to adapt existing processes to meet the needs of the organisation
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Skilful management of risk and opportunities with ability to escalate appropriately
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An understanding of Health and Safety regulations and other regulations as they apply to events
Other
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Passion and commitment to Magic Breakfast’s aim of alleviating morning hunger as a barrier to learning for children in the UK.
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Share Magic Breakfast’s commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion within the workplace.
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Willing to travel within the UK occasionally for meetings and other events (Covid permitting).
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Experience of working for a charity, especially in the area of children and young people, desirable but not essential.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Magic Breakfast we value our employees and work hard to develop offer a supportive, respectful culture which enables everyone to bring their whole self to work.
Please click below for our job pack
APPLICATION PROCCESS
Should you wish to discuss the role before applying please email our People and Culture Team, hr @magicbreakfast .com
Shortlisting - 30th September – 2nd October
Interview 1 - 8th and 9th October
Interview 2 - 15th and 16th October
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Please note that this role is based at our Old Windsor centre.
Our expert team of canine behaviourists provide behavioural support and advice to teams within Battersea, members of the public, and the rescue organisations we work with around the world. The team design and help implement behaviour modification and training plans for dogs whilst coaching members of the canine care groups through the practical day-to-day steps. They also assist with behavioural and welfare assessments of animals who come into our centres and are on hand to help manage and provide further support with dogs with more complex behavioural needs. The team provide support to dogs during their stay at Battersea, and are also available for continued advice after rehoming.
We are now looking to recruit a Canine Behaviour and Training Advisor for our team in Old Windsor. Within this role, you will work with our operational teams in the assessment and welfare of the dogs in our care and in the provision of behavioural training and advice for staff, volunteers, customers and external organisations. You will be working as part of a care group to create behaviour modification plans, support with handling difficult dogs and make recommendations, along with the individual care group, for individual dog outcomes.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Working with our dogs and cats:
We are here for every dog and cat. Within our operational roles, this means providing the highest level of care and husbandry to our animals. Every day will be different and will sometimes involve emotionally challenging situations. Battersea has created an ethos of open conversations and carefully curated wellbeing initiatives to support our employees handling these scenarios. It is also important to note that the role is very physical and does involve a lot of manual tasks which are required to provide the exceptional standards of care to our animals. We ask you consider these aspects of the role carefully before applying.
Diversity and inclusion:
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 17th October 2024
Interview date(s): 24th & 28th October 2024
For full details, please download our recruitment pack.
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are Britain’s first rewilding charity on a mission to see 30% of our land and seas rewilding by 2030. Rewilding has recently moved from being a niche idea to playing a significant role in the fight against some of the biggest global challenges we face. Rewilding Britain has been at the forefront of this change since its formation in 2015, acting as a catalyst for debate and action, and demonstrating the power of working with nature to build a green economy where people and nature thrive.
We influence policy, inspire public action and catalyse joined-up practical and financial support to help establish rewilding across Britain’s land and seas. Through our rapidly growing Rewilding Network we’re bringing together a community of rewilders - from land managers and farmers, to charities, community groups and national parks - to inspire and support each other to create a wilder, more prosperous Britain. It’s not too late - but we must act now.
We have a Vision and Strategy to 2030 and are in the process of evaluating the impact of our current strategic plan and defining our strategic objectives for 2025-2030. In 2025 we will also celebrate our 10 year anniversary. As we prepare for 2025-2030 we have an opportunity to develop an innovative approach to measuring impact that matches our Think Big, Act Wild ethos, our systems transformation approach and our core values.
We are looking for a fixed term Impact and Evaluation Manager to help us to develop an initial impact and evaluation framework for the organisation. Reporting to our Chief Operating Officer, the aim is to be able to understand, evaluate and learn from our impacts and to track our organisational performance through appropriate data and metrics. It will build on an existing set of metrics that have been developed and provide the foundation for a longer term impact evaluation approach.
Role purpose:
Lead the development of an initial impact and evaluation framework that will help us to track our progress, demonstrate achievements and ensure accountability.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Consult and work closely with staff and relevant external stakeholders to review current impact performance tracking across all organisation objectives and identify gaps in or improvements required.
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Lead the development and design of an initial impact and evaluation framework and data collection system for Rewilding Britain, including clearly defined and measurable outcomes linked to our Strategic Plan and Theory of Change.
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Lead on the collation, analysis and communication of monitoring and evaluation data across the organisation and highlight any key trends.
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Design a dashboard and reporting mechanisms for presenting the data in a way that is easy to use and understand.
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Contribute towards the continuous improvement of processes, data and our technology to enable the charity to collect and analyse impact and monitoring data on an ongoing basis.
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Champion good data practise for all internal databases to ensure data quality and centralisation of data.
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Support the Fundraising Team in their work to identify, cultivate and inform existing and prospective donors and funding partners with relevant evidence and insights
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Support and collaborate with the wider team on evaluation and monitoring to instil a culture of learning and evaluation across functions
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Extract, interpret, summarise and communicate key stakeholder needs from evaluation and data outputs
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Work closely with our Data Monitoring Project team to incorporate data from our emerging Rewilding Monitoring Framework into our impact and evaluation framework.
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Produce evaluation reports and the data, stories and case studies for a high quality 10 year Impact Report using this framework.
Skills, experience and behaviours
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Experience of designing, executing and embedding measurement frameworks.
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Experience of conducting quantitative and qualitative research.
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Experience of using insight from data and research to add value.
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Strong reporting skills using different outputs and mechanisms for different audiences.
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to interpret complex information for a range of non-specialist audiences
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Excellent interpersonal skills with a dynamic, collaborative and creative approach to problem solving
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Highly proactive, comfortable with autonomy and driven to make a difference.
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Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, as well CRM and internal communication tools.
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Appetite to be part of a fast-growing organisation that is rapidly expanding its systems and processes
This job description is not all encompassing and may change to reflect need. Your duties may be reviewed from time to time and revised and updated in consultation with you to reflect appropriate changes.
Terms and conditions and staff benefits
This is a full time, fixed term role for an initial 9 month period, with the possibility of extension. The salary is £37,000 to £42,000 f.t.e depending on experience.
There will be some freedom for the person to determine their own working arrangements each week, within limitations, providing the work is delivered.
Rewilding Britain employees benefit from 25 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part time roles), rising to 30 days over 5 years. A generous employer-matched pension scheme is also available.
We are a virtual team who work from home and/or co-working spaces. We will support you to achieve a suitable virtual working environment. Some meetings are held face to face across Britain, so a willingness to travel with occasional overnight stays is desirable.
Equality in employment: Candidates will be shortlisted and selected according to suitability for the post without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Use of artificial intelligence tools: Rewilding Britain does not accept cover letters, presentations or answers to recruitment questions whose content is AI generated and we will actively screen for this as part of our recruitment process. Rewilding Britain does not use AI tools to review candidate applications; real people will review and shortlist applications.
Rewilding Britain is not a licenced sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to the provision of a valid right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role:
This role is crucial in the long-term retention and growth of our partnership revenue streams. The role requires strong interpersonal, negotiation, and project management skills to maintain and nurture mutually beneficial strategic alliances to enhance Urban Synergy’s capacity and reach. The position also provides value to our partners and will ensure our collaborations with businesses, foundations, government agencies, and non-profit organisations are sponsored, supported, and sustainable.
We will be looking for someone who can offer more to really get themselves stuck into Urban Synergy to help grow the company and develop the role into their own.
What You'll Do:
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential Corporate partners within FTSE 250.
Develop and implement a partnership strategy to enhance financial support and resources for Urban Synergy programmes.
Develop tailored partnership packages that align with the philanthropic priorities and interests of our Corporate partners.
Prepare compelling and professionally written proposals and presentations to potential corporate partners. Ensure they are aligned with the interests of potential partners.
Effectively communicate the impact and benefits of partnerships to prospective sponsors.
Lead negotiations and finalise partnership agreements, ensuring alignment with Urban Synergy's values and goals.
Work with legal and finance teams to ensure contract compliance.
Collaborate with programme managers to ensure seamless integration of corporate partnerships into Urban Synergy's initiatives.
Provide regular updates to the leadership team on partnership progress and outcomes.
Work closely with the finance team to manage and report on the financial aspects of corporate partnerships.
Ensure budgetary alignment with partnership goals and objectives.
Who we are looking for:
Proven experience in a partnership development or similar role, preferable within the non-profit sector.
Bachelors’ Degree in Business, management, marketing, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
Works collaboratively within a team and also work independently
Comes with ideas and suggestions on how to develop and nurture our partnerships.
Self-starter, who is results-oriented with a track record of achieving fundraising targets.
Is socially dynamic, successful at networking and is able to nurture and maintain positive relationships
Strategic thinking and ability to align partnerships with organisational goals.
Exceptional writing and communication skills and displays a commitment to excellence through careful attention to detail.
Strong organisational and project management skills.
Proficiency in fundraising software, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of ethical fundraising practices and compliance regulations.
Collaborative and strategic builder.
If you are a curious and empathetic individual committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young people, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team at Urban Synergy.
Urban Synergy is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Who we are:
Urban Synergy, an award-winning youth empowerment charity, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Partnership Manager to join our growing team. This position is responsible for driving the development of strategic partnerships with corporate entities and plays a pivotal role in expanding Urban Synergy's reach and impact through meaningful collaborations aligned with our mission to make a long-term positive impact on the lives of young people.
Founded in 2007, by our CEO Leila Thomas, Urban Synergy's mission is to inspire, guide, and ignite the ambitions of young people aged 9-24 years. We focus on early support to build confidence and demonstrate to young people that the world is their oyster. Through our mentoring programmes, we create a positive and lasting impact on the lives of our beneficiaries by fostering personal development, building self-confidence, and providing guidance to help them achieve their goals.
Work environment
Flexible hybrid working. You will be required to travel to London on a regular basis to meet the team, and other in person meetings, sponsored events and Partner organisations.
Urban Synergy is unable to sponsor individuals to work in the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
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Company pension
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Work from home
Schedule:
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Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
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London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
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Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
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Partnership Management: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
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United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Full-time, Permanent Contract
The Paul Mellon Centre (PMC) is looking for a qualified and highly experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager who can help us create an inclusive and inspirational workplace. We are looking for someone who is interested in developing and enhancing the career and workplace experience of the people who work for our organisation through their leadership of the HR Team and provision at the PMC. Reporting to the Centre’s Chief Operating Officer, the HR Manager plays a crucial role in our organisation of around forty members of staff. We are seeking someone who takes a proactive approach to all employment matters, will research changes in the sector, is up to date with new HR systems and can provide excellent and forward-thinking advice to the Centre’s Senior Leadership Team on all matters related to HR.
Applicants will be expected to work on-site at the Paul Mellon Centre, Bedford Square, London WC1. Hours of work are 35 per week. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements offered by the Centre.
Salary will be in the range of £55,000 to £60,000 p.a. depending on experience. The Centre also provides a generous range of employee benefits.
Who We Are
As a research centre and educational charity, the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art (PMC) aims to generate original, inclusive and creative thinking and scholarship on British art, understood in its most diverse and expansive contexts. We host and support a thriving programme of research events. We publish innovative books and a wide range of digital outputs, including our prize-winning journal British Art Studies. We pursue individual and collaborative research projects. With our grants and fellowships programme, we sustain the most exciting and original work in British art and visual culture. We make our specialist archives and library accessible to a growing public, at Bedford Square and beyond. We deliver teaching and learning programmes and run networks that connect researchers and professionals.
The Centre was founded in 1970 by the American art collector and philanthropist Paul Mellon and our activities are supported by the endowment he gifted to Yale University. We are a partner institution to the Yale Center for British Art. Paul Mellon believed in the centrality of the arts and humanities to democratic society and valued critical thinking, the role of the imagination and the expression of ideas. We are inspired by this vision to increase access to British art across all the activities that take place at the PMC and through those we fund elsewhere.
Person Specification
The postholder will:
- be an experienced HR Manager with CIPD membership and Advanced Level 7 qualification who has a proven track record of effectively leading HR provision and services
- have a proactive aptitude for solving problems and creating solutions
- have a forward-thinking and inspirational vision for the role of HR in a charitable organisation
- have a vision for how working practices and culture can develop for the better
- be a champion for collegial interactions between colleagues
- have the ability to work across a number of projects with a fastidious eye for detail whilst keeping the bigger picture of our mission, vision and values always in mind
- have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues and external contacts
- demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and experience working with administrative processes
- have a high degree of computer literacy, with good experience of how technology and IT systems can improve HR services
- have good numerical and written communication skills
- demonstrate a collaborative approach to teamworking as well as a proven ability to work proactively and independently
- have a proven commitment to the principles of equality, inclusion and diversity (EDI)
- have excellent knowledge of current issues in equality, inclusion and diversity, and a track record of implementing EDI principles and policies
- have a sophisticated understanding of the principles and practice of access in the workplace, and how accessibility can be improved
- have an understanding of and commitment to the PMC’s work and to the arts and humanities more broadly
- have experience of line managing
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 10am GMT on Tuesday 15 October 2024.
Interviews
Interviews for the post are expected to be held week commencing Monday 28 October 2024.
The PMC is committed to promoting an inclusive and inspirational workplace. We are keen to ensure that opportunities to work with us are open to everybody and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We are happy to discuss any access needs with potential applicants.
Further information including full job description can be found on the Paul Mellon Centre website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Charity People
Position - Principal Consultant - Exec Search
Salary - circa £55,000 Plus Bonus and Benefits
Location - London/ Hybrid/ Flexible working
About Charity People
Founded in 1990 with support from The Prince's Trust, Charity People has dedicated three decades to transforming the non-profit sector into an appealing workplace, attracting exceptional talent, and facilitating effective non-profit sector recruitment. In late 2023, we transitioned to becoming wholly employee owned. All of our staff have become partners and share the responsibility for the success of the organisation. Click on this link for more information on Employee-Owned Businesses
Charity People is committed to maintaining an inclusive, supportive, prosperous, and fun workplace. We are passionate about supporting the non-profit sector to recruit more effectively, efficiently, and inclusively. Diversity recruitment efforts are crucial, particularly at the executive level, where minoritised groups are underrepresented. Our success depends on individuals who share our passion for making a difference and building a business dedicated to the relentless pursuit of that ideal.
About the Role: Principal Consultant
Join our dynamic Board and Leadership Practice as a Principal Consultant. You'll play a key role in growing our executive search function and contributing to our primary focus-delivering exceptional Executive Search services for Chief Executives and Trustees/Non-Executive Board appointments within the Charity sector.
Our aim is to establish ourselves as the leading talent and leadership partner for organisations, providing invaluable support and playing a pivotal role in their success and impact. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping the leadership landscape of the non-profit sector, and your contributions will be integral to our mission of making a positive difference in the sector.
Responsibilities:
Business Development
- Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for CEO and Board recruitment
- Respond to RFIs and RFPs and lead on pitches
- Maintain a network of high-calibre contacts to raise the profile and reputation of the Board and Leadership Practice and Charity People
Project Delivery
- Advising clients and potential clients on current sector trends and on running open and inclusive recruitment campaigns
- Challenging and developing the role brief
- Design and execute talent acquisition strategies and brief our in-house researcher and delivery consultant accordingly
- Assessing candidates comprehensively and rigorously.
- Playing the lead role in longlisting/shortlisting meetings
- Advising and managing salary negotiations, packages, start dates, etc
- Collate market-related data such as salary surveys, industry trends, etc.
About You:
We seek motivated individuals with ambition, and a commitment to excellent delivery. You should be solutions-focused, self-accountable, and comfortable working unaided and as part of a team.
Essential criteria include:
- Prior experience in an exec search or recruitment firm, ideally in the Not for Profit/ Third Sector
- Excellent written and rapport-building communication skills.
- Managing multiple assignments at a time and delivering to tight deadlines whilst still upholding the highest quality standards
- Genuine passion and commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).
- High levels of integrity
- Strong reasoning skills to gather information from different sources and identify top-tier professionals.
- Passion for delivering excellence to clients and candidates.
- Previous experience in successfully growing new business and delivering against fee income targets.
Remuneration:
We offer a competitive salary of £55,000, a bonus and benefits package, personal development, career opportunities, and an excellent, high growth working environment.
To learn more and view our Job Description, please send your latest CV to our internal recruitment team by clicking apply. If we find your experience aligns with our requirements, we will be in touch with the JD and details on how to apply formally, if you like the sound of us.
Application Deadline: We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so please apply ASAP. ~
Final closing deadline 9 am, Friday, 4th October 2024
1st Interview: Anticipated online w/c 7th October 2024
2nd Interview: Anticipated in person w/c 14th October 2024
Our head office is near London Bridge, though all staff work flexibly. Candidates are likely to need to come into the office 1 day per week for this role.
We are committed to building a more representative workforce and encourage applications from disabled people and individuals from black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds. The range of perspectives and experiences diversity brings is an asset. We aim to create an inclusive, welcoming environment for our staff team, candidates, and the charities we work with.
As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all applicants who have a disability provided they meet the minimum requirements in the person specification for this role (key competencies can be found in the job pack). If this applies to you, please let us know that you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, along with any adjustments or special arrangements that you need to help you with during the recruitment process and/or for an interview.
If there is anything we can do to make the process more accessible or for you to perform at your most confident self, please just let us know.
We will inform all applicants of the outcome of their interest within 2 weeks of the closing date.
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Salary: £30,000 - £36,000
Hours: 40 hours per week; some out-of-hours working may be required, including weekends
Role type: Permanent, full-time
Start date: An immediate start is available, subject to DBS, and other pre-employment checks
Location: Based at 1 Sutherland Street, Victoria, SW1V 4LD
Holidays: 25 days pro rata to be taken during quiet periods
Selection process: Interview with the Head of Premises and other panel members, along with a task-based exercise relevant to the role.
Welcome to Ada!
At Ada our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent. We are a ground-breaking college working closely with industry to design and deliver an education that supports our students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds and young women, into highly skilled digital roles and to lead flourishing lives more broadly. We run a high-performing sixth form for those interested in tech as well as Higher Level and Degree Apprenticeships working with 30+ companies such as Deloitte, Expedia, Google and many others.
The College has grown quickly since opening in September 2016 and we now have campuses in London and Manchester. We’re passionate about building a supportive, values driven environment for both our students and staff and this is where you come in!
We are looking for a professional and self-motivated individual, who could be looking to take the next step in their facilities management career with practical maintenance experience, a good understanding of health and safety in an education environment, excellent communication skills and the ability to be flexible. The ideal candidate will ensure that the College premises are maintained to a high standard to provide a safe and welcoming environment for our learners, staff and visitors.
We welcome applications from experienced Facilities Managers, and those looking to take the next step in their Facilities career.
Job Purpose
To manage the site of Ada’s London Victoria campus, 1 Sutherland Street, so that it is operating safely and efficiently. This involves liaising with contractors and suppliers to plan, coordinate and implement the inspection, maintenance and repair of the internal and external fabric of the building and any machinery or plant within the building. To be responsible for the Health and Safety compliance of the site and oversee the security of the premises to provide a safe and secure environment for all learners, staff and visitors.
Main duties and responsibilities
Facilities management
- Manage the opening and closing of the College for normal hours of operation
- For out of hours College events or venue hire, arrange for the opening and closing of the building and necessary services (heating, cleaning, equipment etc). Liaise with the wider premises team for cover arrangements for these out of hours events.
- Be the principal registered Key Holder, attend call outs and take appropriate action, put in place arrangements for dealing with emergencies which occur outside normal working hours.
- Work with the Head of Premises, and wider premises team, to put in place cost effective facilities management and cleaning contracts for the building and manage those contracts on an ongoing basis.
- Coordinate and implement routine inspections, repairs, redecoration/refurbishments of the College building, equipment and external environment, including annual, monthly, weekly and daily inspections.
- Investigate and report site issues promptly, providing possible solutions, obtaining quotes and initiating repair / maintenance
- Manage and supervise any building contractors undertaking work on the College’s premises. Ensure that any issues with contractors are promptly followed up.
- Work with the appropriate contractors to operate and maintain the building’s systems (e.g. heating and ventilation systems) to an effective standard
- Carry out minor repairs and practical jobs where this is within your expertise
- Plan and manage all room preparation requests for College events such as assemblies, meetings, industry projects/speakers and events and ensure that they are actioned in a timely manner.
- Establish and implement a key identification and management system for access to all College areas.
- Maintain inventories of College equipment (excluding IT equipment) including plant equipment
Security and Health and Safety
- Support the annual health and safety audit and ensure that routine health and safety checks are carried out and results recorded including:
- portable electrical equipment
- water risk assessment
- fire risk assessment
- fire call points and fire fighting devices
- intruder alarms
- emergency lighting
- CCTV systems and warning alarms
- Ensure that health and safety regulations are complied with, including all necessary H&S signage, regularly reviewing the College’s procedures and ensuring that they are compliant.
- Implement Health & Safety Policy at all times, review and assess at regular intervals or as the situation or legislation changes.
- Responsible for site security from the start to the end of the College day including daily inspection of the site, monitoring CCTV activity and retrieving data when required.
- Ensure that appropriate areas are gritted or salted during adverse weather conditions and provide safe access to the College in the event of snow, ice or flooding.
- Be the College representative for the Police Liaison Officer
Other general duties
- Working closely with the Facilities Manager in our Manchester campus and wider Premises colleagues, ensure processes and procedures remain aligned across both sites.
- Remain contactable whilst on duty
- Monitor energy use, water consumption and waste and suggest improvements to support our sustainability agenda.
- Ensure that prior to going on leave, a full handover of keys and duties is given to the nominated cover person and handover upon return from leave.
- To maintain manual and computerised logs of work undertaken, records and information as necessary.
Other Requirements:
- Passion for Ada’s mission and in particular working with young people and adults to help improve their life chances
- A commitment to on-going personal development
- A willingness to work flexibly and, on occasion, where necessary, outside of normal working hours including weekends
- Suitable to work with young people and vulnerable adults in accordance with Government guidelines for safeguarding.
Duties and responsibilities of the post may change over time as requirements and circumstances change.
Person Specification
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the following desired qualifications and experience, qualities and skills:
- Hold recognised training/qualifications associated with facilities management, or be willing to work towards facilities management qualifications
- Have at least two years relevant experience
- The ability to understand and apply regulations such as health & safety, manual handling, COSHE, Legionella etc.
- The ability to operate and understand electrical/mechanical systems.
- Risk assessment experience/qualification.
- Ability to perform the physical tasks required by the post including lifting, carrying and pushing various equipment.
- Ability to manage third party contractors professionally and get the best out of them.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English with wide range of people from students to senior College staff and visitors
- Proficient in Google Workspace / MS Office
- A team player
Safeguarding
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check when appointed to the post.
The postholder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they come into contact, is to adhere to and ensure compliance with the College’s Safeguarding Policy at all times.
Equal opportunities
Ada. National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College’s commitment to equality and diversity:
- To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity;
- To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community;
- To ensure that all employees and prospective employees of the College are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender reassignment, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction;
- To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation; and
- To promote good relations between individuals from different groups.
Applicants with disabilities
Ada. National College for Digital Skills is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We, therefore, encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If you have special needs in relation to your application please contact us,
Sponsorship
Sadly, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role so can only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to work and remain in the United Kingdom.
How to apply for the role
Please complete our application form and email it to us by 11.00 on 3 October 2024.
The job description is designed to outline a range of main duties that may be encountered. It is not designed to be an exhaustive listing of tasks and can be varied in consultation with the post holder in order to reflect changes in the role or needs of the organisation.
All appointments are subject to a clear enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.
Thank you for your interest in the role and good luck with your application!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Refuge, our staff are providing lifesaving services every day. The People & Culture team play an essential role in the recruitment and retention of the staff that deliver this vital work and of other colleagues who contribute to our success as an organisation.
As a People Business Partner you will be responsible for providing high quality services on the behalf of the People & Culture (P&C) team to ensure the smooth coordination and implementation of employee relations and recruitment activity. You will deliver a responsive range of effective, compliant and customer focused people services that contribute to an inclusive culture, enabling colleagues to sustain high levels of performance and helps Refuge to achieve its Strategic Objectives, and be a great place to work.
So, it’s not a cliché – at Refuge you really will make a difference. If that motivates you and you are committed to developing your HR career in one of these exciting new roles, download the job information pack and check that you have the skills, knowledge, and experience to join.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Main Roles
- To provide advice and casework at OISC Level 2/3 on immigration, nationality and asylum law.
- To provide supervision to Immigration Volunteer
Specific Duties
- Manage a complex caseload across the field of immigration, nationality and asylum law.
- Adhere to casework procedures as outlined in LRMN’s policies, the OISC and / or Solicitors Regulations Authority (SRA) standards and the Advice Quality Standards (AQS).
- Interview and advise clients regarding immigration and asylum law procedure, and practice in a sensitive and professional manner.
- Maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in line with OISC registration or similar professional body, e.g SRA.
- Keep up to date at all times with changes in the law by reading and attending training events relating to asylum and immigration.
- To maintain accurate and detailed case records of clients for the purpose of continuity of casework, information retrieval and statistical monitoring, using Advice Pro as appropriate and as required by management.
- Advocate on behalf of clients by telephone, letter and email with appropriate agencies.
- Produce reports to meet funder’s and LRMN requirements.
- Work closely with the Immigration Manager and/or external evaluator in gathering data and information to produce accurate monitoring and evaluation reports.
- To assist the LRMN in liaising with its partners, funders and to provide statistical information and updates as required.
- Work closely with the Immigration Manager in reviewing files and ensure that corrective actions are undertaken.
- Provide regular supervision to Iimmigration volunteers.
- Allocate immigration tasks appropriate volunteers’ knowledge and skills.
- Keep records of supervision meetings with immigration volunteers
Other Duties
- To participate in LRMN staff meetings, maintaining a high level of professionalism and contributing skills and knowledge towards best practice for the organisation.
- To develop partnerships and attend external meetings relevant to the work of information and advice in general and immigration in particular.
- To attend supervision and appraisal meetings and other relevant activities.
- To be administratively self-servicing.
- To participate in LRMN staff meetings, maintaining a high level of professionalism and contributing skills and knowledge towards best practice for the organisation.
- Work flexibly as agreed to meet the demands of the service – this may involve weekend and outreach work.
- Maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to the work of the organisation.
- Comply with LRMN’s policies and procedures.
- Positively promote LRMN and its work.
- Undertake any other work as may be reasonably requested.