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Do you value the principles of restorative practice?
Are you passionate about providing the best possible service for children, young people, families and communities at every opportunity?
Can you think creatively about services and identify opportunities for improvement or impact?
Are you able to inspire a team to deliver effective and efficient person-led support?
We are a leading charity in the UK offering Family Group Conferences in the South. We are at an exciting point in our history where we are exploring and actively building new and innovative ways to work alongside families and the community. If you are keen to get creative and explore new opportunities alongside managing and leading an excellent core service, we would love to hear from you.
The ideal candidate will be a skilled strategic thinker able to inspire and lead a remote team to deliver high-quality support services.
They will also be able to design, launch and embed creative, innovative services that embody the principles of restorative, solution-focused and person-led support.
Successful candidates will be positive communicators who enjoy building and nurturing relationships internally and externally.
As a pivotal brand ambassador our next Director of Services will demonstrate and promote our values, and strive towards delivering our mission and vision in all that they do.
Experience in delivering Family Group Conferences is desirable but is not essential for this role. We are looking for senior operational leaders with experience in and passion for restorative practices.
The role offers flexible, hybrid working with a requirement to be in our Eastleigh, Hampshire office two days a week (Tuesday is an essential day). A successful candidate would need to actively work in person with commissioners, external partners, and our teams throughout our programme areas on a regular basis, depending on service needs.
Willingness to travel to other areas, depending on service need and growth is also needed.
DETAILS
Salary: £42,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience
Location: Hybrid with two days a week in our Eastleigh, Hampshire Head Office – requirement for Tuesday in the office
Working pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, flexible
We are committed to safeguarding and all posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, two satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK
SAFEGUARDING
Daybreak is firmly committed to the belief that all children, young people and vulnerable adults have a fundamental right to be protected from harm, and fully recognises its responsibility for safeguarding and child protection.
Safeguarding determines the actions that we take to keep people safe and protect them from harm in all aspects of their engagement with Daybreak. The safety and protection of all beneficiaries that Daybreak supports is paramount and has priority over all other interests.
As part of our Safer Recruitment Policy, DBS checks will be required prior to commencing work with Daybreak. This policy is available on our website.
APPLICATIONS
To apply, please download and complete our application form. Whilst we also will accept a CV and Covering Letter, note that anyone invited to an interview will be required to complete a full application form prior to the interview as per our safer recruitment policy.
Please ensure that you have read the full recruitment pack on our website, prior to applying.
Should you like an informal chat with our CEO, please request via head office.
If you need any help with your application or have any questions, please contact us via email or phone
CLOSING DATE: SUNDAY 11TH AUGUST 2024 | INTERVIEWS: WEDNESDAY 14TH & FRIDAY 16TH AUGUST
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Peer Support Group Development Officer
We have two positions available:
Area 1: Midlands (Birmingham, Nottingham, Coventry, Worcester etc)
Area 2: The North (Leeds, York, Middlesborough, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Liverpool, Manchester etc)
- Please note that you MUST Live in the area/region that you are applying for
Job Type:
Full-Time- 37 hours per week, remote working with travel across region and occasional national travel, flexible working negotiable by prior arrangement.
Overview:
Following the successful application of a National Lottery award, we are seeking two dedicated and compassionate Peer Support Group Development Officers to set up and sustain local peer support groups for people living with and affected by prostate cancer. These roles focus on building on our established networks to expand peer support in defined areas, facilitating group formation, and enhancing service delivery through strategic outreach and resource development.
This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals living with and affected by prostate cancer, providing crucial support through community-based initiatives. If you are enthusiastic about volunteer management and community service and have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Group formation and support: Oversee the setup and operation of 10-12 self-sustaining and independent peer support groups within your assigned region across the lifetime of the three-year project. Ensure smooth delivery, monitoring, and evaluation of group activities. Support existing group leaders and organisers to reach more people living with and affected by prostate cancer with tools and resources.
- Volunteer Coordination: Recruit, train, and support volunteer Support Group Leaders. Assist in the co-production of training materials and resources, aimed at creating self-sustainable groups.
- Community Engagement: Conduct outreach to map existing support services and facilitate the integration of these services with the peer support groups. Host local engagement events to boost volunteer recruitment.
- Data and Case Management: Use a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to support high-quality volunteer and case management, ensuring accurate data collection to support service outcomes.
- Training and Development: Develop and deliver tailored training programmes for volunteers based on the specific needs of Group Leaders and Organisers. Set up regional forums for sharing best practices and peer networking. Encourage use of Members Portal to share good practice.
- Documentation and Compliance: Ensure compliance with Best Practice Guidance document. Ensure adherence to safeguarding policies to maintain safe governance of peer support groups.
Skills and Qualities Required:
- Strong Facilitation and Communication Skills: Ability to engage effectively with diverse groups. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
- Project Management: Proven skills in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders. Ability to meet deadlines and manage a varied workload.
- Volunteer Management: Experience in recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers in community settings. Knowledge of best practices in volunteer management.
- Influencing: Experience of influencing a wide range of partners and stakeholders, and in particular clinicians and voluntary and community providers within the health and wellbeing community.
- Community Development: Experience of developing and delivering community services with a range of stakeholders, including health and social care workers, commissioners, local authority and community and voluntary partners.
- Data-Driven Approach: Experience with data collection and CRM systems and a commitment to data-driven service evaluation.
- Community Sensitivity: Experience collaborating with people with a lived experience of cancer or other long-term conditions. Ability to understand and empathise with community needs.
- Administrative: Strong administration and IT skills to maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Safeguarding Knowledge: A good understanding of safeguarding practices, particularly concerning vulnerable populations.
Educational Qualifications:
- Relevant qualification or experience in Community Development, Psychology, Public Health, or a related field is preferred.
Essential Requirements:
- A genuine commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Willingness to travel within the designated region and, on occasion, nationally when required.
- Live in the area/region that you are applying for:
Area 1: Midlands (Birmingham, Nottingham, Coventry, Worcester etc)
Area 2: The North (Leeds, York, Middlesborough, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Liverpool, Manchester etc
Please provide a CV and a supporting statement that addresses the included questions
We are hiring for two positions. Please indicate which area you are applying for.
You MUST live in the area/region that you are applying for:
Area 1: Midlands (Birmingham, Nottingham, Coventry, Worcester etc)
Area 2: The North (Leeds, York, Middlesborough, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Liverpool, Manchester etc)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and organised Administrator to join us at The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) as the Membership Operations Administrator.
This is an exciting and stimulating opportunity for a talented Administrator who is keen to develop their skills and customer service experience to make a positive impact on our members. In this role you will have responsibility for completing administration activities, work within service level agreements to respond to queries and complete membership processes. You will be efficient, responding promptly to data requests and deliver strong data integrity for membership.
If you have a passion for delivering an excellent service, driving member satisfaction and developing your career in the membership space this could be the role for you.
What you will do:
- Deliver exceptional customer service with every interaction, to ensure every member or potential member receives a positive experience.
- Respond to member queries and complete key membership administration processes throughout the membership lifecycle.
- Provide support to ensure relevant documentation on membership processes are current and user friendly.
- Through continuous review and collaboration across the RCR, implement developments that improve efficiency or member experience.
- Develop and implement data and quality checks and robust processes, to deliver reliable and current data on our members.
- Work with the Membership Events Coordinator to deliver outstanding membership engagement events and assistance with administration.
What you need:
- Experience of managing administration processes efficiently.
- Demonstrable experience of providing exceptional customer service.
- Experience of using and maintaining a database or equivalent to store and retrieve data.
- A quick learner, able to adapt existing knowledge and experience, to tackle new queries as they arise.
- Ability to prioritise and anticipate competing demands.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
Why join us?
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
If you’d like to grow in this challenging and exciting Membership Operations Administrator position, as well as work with a charity that focusses on supporting doctors who deliver medical imaging and cancer care, please find out more about the role, the RCR and instructions on how to apply in the candidate pack.
A Bit about Us:
WellChild, based in the centre of Cheltenham, is the national charity for children with complex medical needs and their families. We fund programmes and services to make it possible for children and young people living with serious illness to be cared for at home instead of hospital.
The WellChild Family Tree is a growing network that exists to connect families across the UK caring for a child with complex health needs with each other and with WellChild. Through its online forum, and programme of activities and communications, it provides members with the opportunity to make friends, make memories and make a change.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and well organised person to join us as our Family Information Officer as part of our Family Team. Working alongside the Family Programme Team and wider Programmes Team, this role will fill a critical information gap for the families that WellChild supports and will help the charity attract new and harder to reach families into the WellChild Family Tree network.
Through becoming familiar with relevant policy and guidance for families caring for children with complex medical needs, you will be able to help identify the key issues facing our families and then curate the most relevant, up to date information from a variety of expert sources to help support them whilst also taking the lead on information projects aimed at helping families to thrive at home.
Purpose of the role:
Families thrust into a world of disability and complex care find themselves having to navigate their way through a ‘new normal’ with nowhere to go for relevant information and advice. The result leaves many unaware of their entitlements or the help that might be available. This puts many families under extreme pressure, leading to financial hardship, family breakdowns and emotional strain.
Working within the Family Team and reporting to the Family Programme Manager, this role will continue to develop and expand WellChild’s information provision. This will be achieved through research and delivery of information, tools and advice for families on subjects such as, but not limited to health, legal rights and entitlements, wellbeing and local services.
There are two key parts to this role:
■Identifying key issues/challenges:-
Work with other members of the Family Team and wider Programmes Team to listen and identify common themes and challenges being raised and discussed in the WellChild Family Tree forum; WellChild Nurse network and with other key stakeholders.
■Information Development & Delivery:-
Develop an information/content plan covering a variety of family relevant subjects, focused on the key issues/ challenges & themes raised. Delivering information in a variety of mechanisms designed to engage with families and attract new, harder to reach families.
You will also be expected to provide content for the WellChild Family Tree online forum, create and deliver family workshops based on the resources you create, and develop appropriate monitoring, evaluation, and reporting methods to demonstrate the impact of the information articles and WellChild information hub. You will also be expected to support the development and moderation of a new interactive directory of services for families. Throughout your work you will embed safeguarding processes and policies to keep families safe.
You will be able to:
■Demonstrate recent experience of producing information for vulnerable people with excellent writing and editing skills
■Demonstrate experience in generating and analysing research information
■Confidently use digital and social media channels to communicate to target audiences
■Produce content in a variety of formats; maximising opportunities to engage harder to reach and more diverse families.
■Demonstrate excellent attention to detail
■Demonstrate commitment and ability for strong team working
■Effectively prioritise and work calmly under pressure
■Collaborate with other teams across the organisation such as Comms & Fundraising to maximise promotion of the information hub, In Your Area and events.
You will have:
■A passion for working with families with children who have serious health needs.
■A desire and commitment to improve family’s ability to thrive at home, by providing reliable information to help them on their child’s journey
■Strong communication and organisational skills
■You will have experience using Client Management Systems
■A competent Microsoft Office user
What we can offer:
■Competitive salary circa £25,500
■23 days holiday on appointment rising to 27 days plus 8 bank holidays
■Stakeholder Pension Scheme from appointment
■Employee Assistance Programme
■TOIL for out of hours work
Other:
This is a permanent full-time role, based in Cheltenham. In conjunction with this we operate a hybrid home working/ office working policy.
There will also be some travel to meetings and events required that fall outside of normal working hours.
Equal Opportunities:
WellChild actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charity and families that we work with.
Safer Recruitment:
Safer Recruitment WellChild is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process. The successful candidate will be required to complete regular safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check relevant to the requirements of the role. For this role that will involve a basic disclosure.
Recruitment Timetable
Application deadline: 9am 19th August 2024
Interview date: Week commencing 26th August
Interview location: Cheltenham
Support children with complex medical needs and their families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a charity that sits in a coalition of 250 organisations working to tackle educational inequality. The charity’s vision is to create an inclusive education system which gives all young people a rounded education, ensuring that skills and wellbeing are prioritised alongside attainment. Through their innovation award project, the charity aims to tackle entrenched issues in education by nurturing big ideas from the public and their members.
An exciting opportunity exists for a Digital Communications Manager to join the team. As Digital Communications Manager, you will manage and develop their digital channels to reach key audiences, drive engagement with the member organisations and increase public awareness of educational equality. This is a part-time, permanent role, remote role working with two days a month in the London (Victoria) office plus 6 weeks global remote working option per year.
Who are we looking for?
Ideal candidates will have experience of developing and delivering social media strategy in a professional context. With strong written communication skills, you will have the ability to create compelling, creative and engaging content. You will possess good working knowledge of social media tools such as Buffer and Hootsuite with experience of using creative software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and online tools such as Canva .Experience in creating and managing paid social media advertising campaigns is essential for the role. Your broader experience will also involve working with website content management systems to create and update web content.
If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.
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Job Purpose
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To support the MYsocial manager by creating and facilitating an exciting calendar of online and live in-person events.
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To create fun and welcoming events for members who may be struggling at the moment, to encourage members to participate and gain confidence at events.
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Work with members in neighbourhoods to create local events they want.
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To help members to feel part of a community, and that every member of MYsocial is seen as someone with something valuable to contribute.
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To encourage members to engage with each other.
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To ensure that members have a positive experience of MYsocial membership
Submit the cover letter answering the 4 questions requested in the Job Description:
1)Why do you want to join us at MYsocial? And why now?
2)Tell us why you think it’s important for a service such as MYsocial to exist.
3)Tell us what skills and experience you could bring to MYsocial and this role in particular.
4)How would you ensure we provide events to reflect the diversity of our members and Lambeth?
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you interested in playing a major role in supporting people internationally who are in need of emergency support? That’s why we are supporting an organisation who focus their work around supporting women and young people with the recruitment of a Digital Content and Website Manager.
In this role, you will create and maintain digital content campaigns, manage social media strategies and update/maintain the organisation's website, playing a key role across digital channels to increase reach and engagement with audiences.
You will have demonstrable experience developing and implementing content strategies and constructing a variety of digital content and managing websites. You will have experience using creative digital software’s, in particular Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
You will have an understanding of SEO, paid search and of using digital metrics to measure effectiveness of campaigns. You will have excellent copywriting capabilities and meticulous attention to detail. You will also have strong communication skills.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
This is a fast-moving process, and applications will be sent across on a rolling basis, please apply using your CV to avoid disappointment.
About the role
The Wilder Communities Officer will inspire and support community-led action for wildlife and empower local people to create more wildlife rich spaces on their doorstep. Working with colleagues across the Trust, the officer will help to build a wilder future through local community action for nature, with a particular focus on rivers and wetland habitats, and linking in with our Species Survival in Hertfordshire’s Chalk Rivers project.
For a full copy of our recruitment pack and details of how to apply please visit our website.
Project summary - Species Recovery for Chalk Steams – Wilder Communities
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust has secured a grant from the Species Survival Fund, a partnership between Defra and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The Species Survival Fund is enabling the Trust to deliver an ambitious restoration programme for our chalk river and wetland habitats across 11.15km of the River Lea Catchment in Hertfordshire. As part of the project, with additional funding, the Trust will be working in local communities to highlight the importance of our chalk streams and wetland habitats and enabling groups and individuals to take their own local action for wildlife.
This community organising work will initially focus on communities in and around Welwyn Garden City and Hertford.
How do we support you?
The Trust strives to be a positive employer supporting our staff through flexible and hybrid working, and training and development. We recognise the importance of our staff team and looking after their health and wellbeing. Our values and expected behaviours reflect the culture which the Trust seeks to maintain to ensure productive, efficient, effective and pleasant workplaces and roles.
In support of this, we offer an excellent benefits package, ranging from office perks, generous leave entitlements and financial benefits. You can find out on our website.
About the Trust
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is a local nature conservation charity.
We believe that wildlife should have space to thrive alongside our everyday lives and that everyone benefits from having access to nature.
Our staff team is enthusiastic, friendly and committed to making a difference.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Supporter Care Coordinator you will play a key role in Viva’s Fundraising & Engagement team, building relationships with and providing exceptional supporter care to our donors – including individuals, churches and community groups. Your high level of organisation, strong administrative skills and love of engaging with a variety of people will ensure that Viva’s supporters have an excellent and personalised giving experience. Through all this you will play a vital role in supporting Viva’s core mission of effectively responding to the needs of vulnerable children around the world.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporter engagement – personally engaging with donors by email, letters, phone or in person
- Supporter care administration – ensuring accuracy in reporting and recording donations
- Coordination of Fundraising & Engagement team – supporting team communication and the Director for Fundraising & Engagement in team administration
- Operations and office support – ensuring Viva’s UK office runs smoothly
This role will suit you if you:
- enjoy engaging with supporters and building relationships
- are highly organised, thrive on accuracy and have a keen eye for detail
- are quick to learn and engage with systems and data, including financial software and information
- would love to join a welcoming, creative, supportive and international team
This is a full- or part-time role for Viva, located at our Oxford office in the UK with the option to also work at home: some working time will be needed in the office on a weekly basis but the exact split of office/home working time can be decided in conversation between the successful candidate and line manager.
Take a look at the full job description and person specification in the information pack and, if this is you, then apply today to be part of this incredible work, making a real and lasting difference for children.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages explaining why you are applying for the role and how you are suitable for it. The person specification in the information pack will help you in this.
Please do let us know if you need any assistance or adjustments made as you apply for this role, and we would be happy to help.
The closing date will be midnight on Sunday 4 August 2024 and interviews will be held in Oxford in the week commencing 19 August 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are Business in the Community, Formed in 1982, and with His Majesty King Charles III as our Royal Founding Patron, we are the largest and longest-established membership organisation dedicated to responsible business.
We work with members to continually improve their responsible business practice, leveraging the collective impact for the benefit of communities.
We grow the responsible business movement and collectively create a greater impact focused on:
- Developing a skilled and inclusive workforce
- Ensuring work is good for everyone
- Innovating to sustain and regenerate the planet
- Building thriving communities
We are looking for a passionate, strategic and results-driven Senior Marketing Manager to join our dynamic team. You will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing innovative marketing strategies that raise awareness of BITC's work and drive engagement with our members and wider business community.
Main Responsibilities / Accountabilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive end to end marketing campaigns that align with BITC’s goals and objectives adhering to timelines and expectations
- Lead and manage a team, setting goals, supporting and developing people to thrive including on-boarding, coaching and mentoring
- Conduct market research and needs analysis on BITC’s key audiences testing overall ROI
- Oversee content creation for various platforms, ensuring high-quality and engaging content that resonates with our target audience
- Manage respective campaign budgets and timelines in line project plan
- Analyse campaign performance data and adjust strategies as needed to optimise results
- Identify and use innovative marketing trends and technologies to enhance BITC's reach and impact.
- Build and foster creative, positive and collaborative relationships within the marketing team and external stakeholders including members, partners, and media contacts
- Collaborate with key stakeholders internally and externally to design a cohesive marketing approach.
This role will require hybrid working - 2 days per week in our London office and the remainder from home.
Please see the attached Job Description for additional detail in respect of the job requirements.
About the role:
Working under the direction of the Service Manager you will be primarily responsible for designing, implementing and co-ordinating recovery-focused activities. You will work with SHP colleagues, partnership agencies and those using the services to ensure the programme meets the latter’s needs. You will be responsible for delivering elements of the programme, in addition to supporting staff members, volunteers, students, clients and peers to facilitate groups and activities.
About you:
- Experience of developing, facilitating and coordinating groups and activities (including supporting others to do so too), with a demonstrable understanding of group dynamics.
- Experience of developing and maintaining positive partnership relationships with a range of internal and external services.
- Demonstrable understanding of engaging and motivating people who experience multiple disadvantages, with an awareness of the issues that may make this process challenging.
- Demonstrable experience of working with either homeless service users or clients with complex needs such as Mental Health, Substance Use, Ex Offending, and Physical Health needs.
- A strong understanding of the issues that typically disrupt progress in journeys towards independence, such as mental health, substance misuse, self-harm, domestic violence, anger management, learning impairment and frailty due to illness.
- Excellent time management skills, ability to work on own initiative, manage competing priorities and maintain high standards.
- Excellent team-working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a collaborative approach to delivering service objectives across work specialisms.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing date: Sunday 3rd August at midnight
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 12th August via Microsoft Teams
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Thomson Reuters Foundation is looking for a Legal Manager, Legal Service for Independent Media to join our TrustLaw team.
As Legal Manager, Legal Service for Independent Media, you will provide dedicated project leadership to continue to pilot the operationalization and implementation of a legal offering to support journalists and independent newsrooms, whose safety and independence are under threat.
You will report to TrustLaw’s Head of Special Projects, while working closely with the TrustLaw and the Media Freedom teams. You will manage one Legal Officer, Media Freedom.
This is a fixed-term 12-month contract based in London.
About the Role:
As our Legal Manager, Legal Service for Independent Media, you will:
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Map evolving trends and legal threats for journalists, media freedom NGOs and independent media outlets and identify the most pressing legal gaps and needs
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Build excellent relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, including expanding our network of expert NGOs and legal teams working in the media, journalism and media freedom space
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Refine the operating model for the media-legal offering based on feedback received, including intake process, eligibility requirements, project flow, and impact monitoring mechanisms
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Work closely with our Media Freedom and Programmes team to ensure alignment and integration of the media-legal offering within the Foundation's existing media freedom work, and to identify other innovative programming, products and approaches that best leverage the Foundation’s assets
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Scope, and support the management of pro bono or low bono legal requests and cross-border research projects that address critical needs of journalists, media freedom NGOs and independent media outlets
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Scope and oversee the development of tools, resources, trainings and other content on key legal issues of relevance to journalists and independent media outlets to address threats to their safety and independence and build resilience
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Deliver and/or coordinate delivery of trainings, legal health checks and events for media freedom NGOs, journalists and/or media houses, often in partnership with the programming teams
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Support the development and implementation of a communications, engagement and outreach plan, as needed, in collaboration with the Foundation’s Communications, Social and Media Freedom teams
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Support bid development and partnership-building to ensure financial sustainability of the offering
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Carry out a variety of administrative, reporting, planning, monitoring, and logistical responsibilities linked to the project
About You
To be our Legal Manager, Legal Service for Independent Media, you will likely have:
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An LLB, with preference for a qualified lawyer or an advanced law degree
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At least five years’ experience working in the legal field, with prior experience in media law or related human rights matters, either in a law firm, media house or non-profit organisation
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Strong understanding of international standards on press freedom and/or the media law/policy landscape. Understanding of the legal needs of journalists and media outlets in the global south or Central/Eastern Europe/FSU an advantage
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Excellent project management and organisational skills including the ability to manage effectively multiple matters and projects in a fast-paced environment, with a high degree of creative and flexible thinking, and the ability to incorporate lessons learnt through pilot delivery
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Prior experience working on donor-funded projects is a plus
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Excellent research, drafting and analytical skills, with experience in training an advantage
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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
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Resilience, ability to cope with high pressure and work environments and find solutions to problems when they arise – able to quickly understand complex information and communicate to non-experts
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.
As a CRM Database Coordinator, you will support the promotion of all CHAS supporter activities and products by developing cost effective marketing across all channels and maximising value from existing and potential supporters.
You will be part of a small team providing specialist technical expertise in the day-to-day running and management of the CRM and the relevant processes and procedures which allow the smooth management of data and financial information.
Job Purpose
Working within the culture, ethos and philosophy of CHAS, this post will be responsible for harnessing the financial value in our database through the use of database driven marketing. The post holder will support the promotion of all CHAS supporter activities and products by developing cost effective marketing across all channels and maximising value from existing and potential supporters.
This multi-disciplinary role will work as part of a small team providing specialist expertise in the day to day running of the CRM and the relevant processes and procedures which allow the smooth management of data and financial information.
Main Tasks
▪ Data Management
▪ Income Management
▪ Administration
▪ Support training of colleagues in new processes and applications
▪ Information Governance Job Activities Data Management
▪ Ensure there is a controlled environment for the effective management and use of data across all development teams
▪ Maintain data standards, ensuring that all data input is accurate, consistent, and timely and adheres to best practice
▪ Assist with prospect research and provide data that will enhance understanding of supporters
▪ Assist the CRM Database Marketing Manager with data segmentation and audience profile development and testing strategies to optimise all supporter communications in line with the Fundraising Strategy
▪ Provide appropriate levels of database training across all Development teams and provide database induction for new staff,
See attachment for further responsibilities
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Battersea’s Income Generation department plays a pivotal role in making sure we can be here for every cat and dog now and in the future. Working with colleagues across the organisation, we provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work.
We are looking for someone to join our team as a Supporter Experience Officer, to deliver supporter communication journeys across a range of channels and audiences to retain support, and increase engagement with Battersea and inspire them to continue, increase or diversify their support.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience of planning, implementing and evaluating direct marketing campaigns, with demonstrable knowledge of direct marketing across a range of media channels. They should also have experience of accountability and reporting for results, income and expenditure.
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.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
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: 11th August 2024
Interview date(s): w/c 19th August 2024 (1st round); w/c 26th August 2024 (2nd round if applicable)
For full details, please download our recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the button below. 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.
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Are you passionate about providing quality mental health support to young people?
Do you want to make a positive impact in your community?
Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work independently within a small team?
If the answer is yes to all of these, we would love to hear from you…
An opportunity has arisen to lead and run our Reachout Youth project, delivering weekly groups for young people aged 13-19 who are experiencing emotional or mental health difficulties. The groups are an informal, fun, confidential space where young people can meet and chat, participate in feel good activities and receive helpful information and tools. There are two groups a week, one on Thursdays in Tunbridge Wells between 4.30pm – 6pm and another in a community venue or a school in Tunbridge Wells or Tonbridge, details to be confirmed.
You will have experience of working with young people, and the ability to facilitate groups, plan and deliver creative activities that engage young people and encourage participation. You will have excellent communication and administration skills. We are looking for someone energetic, positive, warm and welcoming, who is able to deal with challenging situations with confidence.
The role is for 13 hours per week, for delivery of the groups, dealing with referrals, client support, planning, administration and supervision. Some flexibility to work from home outside of the groups is possible, although this is an office-based role.
We offer:
· 25 days annual leave entitlement per year pro rata, with incremental increases capped at 30 days after 10 years’ service (plus bank holidays)
· An additional day of leave on your birthday
· A fully supportive working environment with regular supervision
· Flexible working
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Ongoing training relevant to your role, and access to various courses through Charity Consortium Learning
· Up to 4% matched pension contributions
If you would like to have an informal conversation to find out more about the role please feel free to call the office.
Please read the job description and person specification below prior to applying.
How to apply
Please submit a CV and supporting statement (maximum of 2 sides of A4) that clearly outlines your suitability for the role against the criteria provided in the person specification. Standalone CV’s will not be accepted.
Email: Mrs Leigh Attwood, Office Manager
An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Closing date: Wednesday 21st August at 9am
Expected interview date: Monday 2nd September or Wednesday 4th September
Mental Health Resource is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and we want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities.
If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Charity Registration No: 1049854.
Applications without a covering letter, or supporting statement will be rejected
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.