Human Rights Jobs

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre seeks a highly skilled and motivated Development Officer with a strong background in grant writing. The ideal candidate will have exceptional English language communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a proven track record in supporting teams to secure funding for mission-driven organisations. The successful candidate will play a critical role in helping our organisation grow by crafting compelling donor communication (including reports and applications), identifying new funding opportunities from across the European private funding community, and building relationships internally and externally.

Reports to: Deputy Director/Director of Development   

Salary:  GBP 34,000 – 37,000, commensurate with experience and adjusted according to location (the range is aligned to London cost of living; if based in another location, the range will be adjusted accordingly)   

Closing date: 7 March 2025. Interviews and written exercise will be conducted in March, with the view of having the successful candidate in place in April or May (with flexibility). 

Location: UK or EU (UK or Germany preferred). We are a predominately remote organisation, with offices in London, Berlin, New York City and Colombia. Candidates with outstanding qualifications or experience and based in the US/Canada (ET only) will be considered.

Contract type: Full time (35 hours/week) 

Annual leave: 24 days/year   

Start: April or May, with some flexibility. 

About the organization   

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre works with diverse allies and partners to put human rights at the core of companies’ business models and end abuse; to support communities and workers in securing their rights and accountability for corporate abuse; and to encourage governments to create the right regulation and incentives to uphold human rights in business. We are a global organization rooted in five continental regions, comprised of a Global Team of 80. Global Team members work with a rich network of human rights advocates in ten languages, and place strong emphasis on our alliances with grassroots organisations facing often profound inequalities of power in protecting their rights. The efforts inform our ability to influence responsible business, investors, and governments for transformative change.    

Our work covers the full range of human rights in business, with particular focus on four priority programmes: just energy transition and natural resources; accountable digital technologies; civic freedoms and human rights defenders; and workers’ rights in global supply chains. These are strengthened by cross cutting themes: corporate legal accountability and racial & gender justice.   

About the position   

This position is ideal for an experienced grant writer who is interested in being a member of our growing and dynamic Development Team (4.5 FTE) that raises about £5 million annually to support the Resource Centre’s work with partners and allies across the world. You will work closely with an experienced team of fundraising and MEAL specialists, based on five continents, to ensure the highest quality products for our private and public funder audiences (foundations, multilateral and government agencies, and individuals in all regions.) The successful candidate will also work with Global Team members to support efforts to grow our funding base from private foundations across Europe. 
   

Key Responsibilities   

WRITING

• Build strong working relationships with teams across the organisation to gather information and collaboratively shape donor materials, including but not limited to: Executive Director’s updates, letters of inquiry, case for support, formal applications, funding reports, individual appeals, and Annual Impact Report.
• Develop, edit, and submit high-quality written and digital applications that clearly articulate BHRRC's mission, vision and impact (and/or that of BHRRC’s specific priority programmes) to foundations, and relevant government agencies, building a compelling case for funders to support BHRRC. 
• Demonstrate appetite for learning BHRRC’s core advocacy objectives and approaches, and their evolution, in order to be able to contribute substantively to proposal development.
• Lead the generation of funding reports, in partnership with Development Team members and international and regional programme teams, to ensure funder requirements are met.
• Use our CRM database (Salesforce) to manage calendar for grant submissions, renewals, and reporting to ensure Development Team is on track and deadlines are met.
• Track and report on the success of funding applications, providing regular updates to the Senior Management Team. 

RESEARCH & FUNDRAISING 

• Research, identify, and evaluate new funding opportunities throughout the EU  and analyse funding requirements, eligibility, and fit with BHRRC’s mission and strategic goals. Present recommendations for approaching strong prospects to the Senior Management Team. 
• Maintain a comprehensive database of European funding prospects/opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Deputy Director/Director of Development and the Europe Development Manager to design and implement a strategic fundraising plan for the EU, focused on expanding institutional support for BHRRC.
• Build and maintain relationships with select EU funders, ensuring proper stewardship and communication.
• Monitor trends in European philanthropy that may influence BHRRC’s approach to institutional fundraising, and keep informed of emerging opportunities. 

ORGANISATIONAL

• Work with Development and Communications Teams to ensure all organisational documents used for fundraising are updated. Suggest and create new materials.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a shared system of information management for programmes and organisational data used in funding reports.
• Participate in the development of BHRRC’s fundraising strategies, and organisational policies and guidelines related to fundraising.
• Pursue ongoing professional development through a collaborative goal-setting process, which provides opportunities for both reflection and forward planning. 

Essential skills and experience   

• 3+ years of foundation/government fundraising experience, with an emphasis on grant writing.
• Exceptional writing skills and demonstrated ability to develop original proposals, reports, and other donor correspondence. Strong ability to express ideas clearly both in written and oral communications.
• Able to work efficiently and methodically to support achievement of deliverables; strong prioritization skills; self-motivated and organised; and comfortable working independently within agreed framework while maintaining communication with a global team in different time zones and geographies.
• Experience collaborating with culturally diverse teams with the ability to effectively lead and manage projects as well as harness team creativity.
• Strong research skills, with the ability to identify appropriate grant sources.
• Highly-developed project management skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks as needed based on deadlines and workflow.
• The ability to grasp, analyse, summarise, and present complex information coherently to external audiences is required.
• Experience thinking critically about impact is required. 
• Strong commitment to human rights, and to the mission and values of the Resource Centre. An understanding of business and human rights issues in a global context is a plus.
• Proficiency using Office 365 (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint).  Familiarity with fundraising software or CRM tools.
• Bachelor’s Degree

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Stationary works station: The employee must be able to remain in a stationary sitting position for up to 7 hours a day with appropriate breaks.
• Manual dexterity: The role requires the frequent use of hands for typing, writing, and handling office equipment.
• Remote working: Ability to manage remote work independently, demonstrating self-motivation and effective prioritization skills.
• Visual acuity: The employee must have the visual ability to perform extensive computer work for long periods, including reading and analysing data on a computer screen.
• Communication: The role requires the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal forms. 

The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is a diverse, global team. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in this area of work and seek to directly address that through our hiring practices. We particularly encourage applications from women, BAME applicants, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTQI+ or Indigenous.

Recruitment process: Interviews and written exercise will be conducted in the last week of March, with the view of having the successful candidate in place in April or May (with flexibility). More details: 

The first interview will be conducted virtually via MS teams and includes one hour for the interview and one hour for a short written exercise. If you are selected for a second-round interview you will also be asked to provide a professional writing sample. Depending on your location, the second interview may be conducted in person. We will ask if we may consult your references after the second interview.

About us

The Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London (RAMFEL) is one of the largest immigration and asylum advice charities in the UK, supporting refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants to access justice. An IAA level 3 accredited organisation, we represent clients at all stages of the immigration and asylum process, up to and including the Upper Tribunal of the Immigration and Asylum Chamber. We also support clients to access destitution support, housing and relevant services they are entitled to.

We also actively campaign for a fairer and more humane immigration system. RAMFEL caseworkers therefore have the opportunity to work on systemic and strategic challenges and support broader advocacy work.

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, and those who are migrants or refugees, and who have lived experience of the impact of UK immigration policy and/or of rough sleeping. This includes individuals with direct experience or experience gained through supporting family members with the challenges posed by immigration and asylum practices- those who have been or could have been clients of RAMFEL.

Purpose of the role

The Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London is an IAA level 3 registered charity, that provides advice to help people access justice. Having received additional funding, the role gives an opportunity to assist some of the most vulnerable people in our society. There will be particular focus on working with people who are facing a crisis, providing advice work and support that will take them out of destitution and on a path towards independence.

The RAS caseworker will be assisting Asylum Seekers and Refugees with accessing services and support they are entitled to, such as housing, benefits, asylum support, medical and education services etc.

Hours of work: The role is primarily a full-time position, requiring 37.5 hours per week. However, for the right candidate, we may consider accommodating part-time working hours. Given the nature of RAMFEL’s work, there may be instances where the Supervisor will need to exceed the standard hours. In such cases, compensatory time off can be arranged with the Head of Services

 Salary and Benefits:

 Salary: £28,000 - 30,000 per annum, depending on experience. 28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays and 6% pension contribution.

Other benefits: Cycle to work scheme, tech scheme and employee assistance program.

Please refer to the job description for more details and application instructions.

About This Role

Over the last seven years we have grown into a recognised leader in the fight for menstrual equity. This is underpinned by a strong and diverse fundraising programme at Bloody Good Period, along with a distinctive, stand-out brand which is frequently sought out for highprofile partnerships from partners across industries. We raise c£750K per annum, which delivers our impactful programme of work to meet immediate menstrual health needs via providing period products and menstrual education, and campaigning for long-term change so that we (ultimately) no longer have to do this work.

We are now recruiting a Fundraising Manager to cover parental leave for nine months. It’s an exciting time to join our team, as we build on strong foundations and develop our work in High Value fundraising in particular. This xed term contract will focus on delivering a new strategy for corporate and Major Donor fundraising, as well as line managing a new Fundraising Ocer to deliver our day-to-day fundraising portfolio.

We are an inclusive, feminist organisation, which champions remote and exible working, and puts self-care at the heart of what we do. We oer a specic leadership and development programme for BPOC members of the team to develop their careers within the social justice space, and a wellbeing fund to support every team member. We work hard and deliver, but we do not overwork. We enjoy our work and take pride in it.

We strongly encourage applications from Black and People of Colour, and from those who have lived experience of the issues on which we work, namely period poverty or menstrual inequity.

While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work. 

We recognise that many potential candidates who bring the voice and lived experience that we need, may have had less opportunity to develop a track record in these roles. Bloody Good Period prioritises the development needs of everyone who works with us, including in this role. 

Seeking an enthusiastic and creative individual to support the Communications team - and boost our TikTok account.

About this role  

Voice4Change England (V4CE) is seeking a dynamic Marketing and Communications Intern to support the promotion of our programmes, content, and brand to external audiences. This role is ideal for someone at the beginning of their marketing and communications career who is passionate about contributing to a democratic civil society. 

 Key Responsibilities  

- Manage and grow V4CE's TikTok account, including shooting, recording, editing, and scheduling videos 

- Create engaging graphic designs for social media posts across platforms 

- Use Mailchimp for email marketing campaigns and V4CE’s newsletter 

- Provide support during in-person events 

- Proofread and edit various communications materials 

Qualifications: 

- Strong writing and editing skills 

- Experience with social media platforms (Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and TikTok)

- Proficiency in graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite) 

- Creativity, initiative, organization, and attention to detail 

- Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse colleagues and stakeholders 

About This Role 

Over the last seven years we have grown into a recognised leader in the fight for menstrual equity. This is underpinned by a strong and diverse fundraising programme at Bloody Good Period, along with a distinctive, stand-out brand which is frequently sought out for high profile partnerships from partners across industries. We raise c£750K per annum, which delivers our impactful programme of work to meet immediate menstrual health needs via providing period products and menstrual education, and campaigning for long-term change so that we (ultimately) no longer have to do this work. 

We are searching for a new Fundraising Officer at Bloody Good Period to help us deliver an expanded programme of fundraising in 2025 and beyond. The Fundraising Officer will play a pivotal role in delivering public fundraising, as well as supporting the Fundraising Manager on corporate and major donor fundraising, maximising opportunities to grow BGP’s income. 

We are an inclusive, feminist organisation, which champions remote and flexible working, and puts self-care at the heart of what we do. We offer a specific leadership and development programme for BPOC members of the team to develop their careers within the social justice space, and a wellbeing fund to support every team member. We work hard and deliver, but we do not overwork. We enjoy our work and take pride in it. 

We strongly encourage applications from Black and People of Colour, and from those who have lived experience of the issues on which we work, namely period poverty or menstrual inequity. 

While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work. 

We recognise that many potential candidates who bring the voice and lived experience that we need, may have had less opportunity to develop a track record in these roles. Bloody Good Period prioritises the development needs of everyone who works with us, including in this role.

Amnesty International UK (AIUK) has a simple aim: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they are denied. If you want to use your skills, knowledge, and experience to help fight for human rights, you could be our new Philanthropy Lead.

About the role

The Major Funding Partnerships Directorate help us achieve our goal of ending human rights abuses by raising vital income for the organisation. The Philanthropy Lead is accountable for delivering a 6 figure personal income target raised through securing donations from high net worth individuals. By securing the personal income target this role also contributes to the implementation of the 2025-2030 Fundraising income generation strategy and in year philanthropy team plans. The day to day of this role involves managing high value events from inception to delivery and creating strong cases for support. The post holder also builds relationships with colleagues across the Amnesty movement at all levels to identify key cultivation opportunities from teams and departments to showcase areas of Amnesty's work to keep donors engaged throughout the year, as well as to provide effective grant management on restricted income.

Please note, this role is subject to a job re-evaluation in the near future, which may change the grade.

More details can be found by downloading the job description from our careers portal.

The role may be for you if:

• You're skilled in major donor fundraising and raising significant (five figure) gifts, from high-net-worth individuals.
• You can demonstrate excellent people skills with an ability to build effective relationships with donors, prospects and within the international Amnesty movement.
• You collaborate and positively contribute to an inclusive culture.
• You also have a good knowledge of managing, or supporting, high net worth events and co-ordinating colleagues and volunteers.

Our Commitment to you

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism (IDEA) are at the core of our values. We want to be an organisation that tackles structural inequality and prejudice as well as be an actively anti-racist organisation. This means taking a meaningful and equitable approach to supporting and developing you and others during your time with us.

New colleagues receive 27 days leave annually (29 after five years), as well as bank holidays (pro rated for part time) and 3 wellbeing days. 2-5% employee pension contributions are matched at 6-9% and we offer 6 months full pay for family leave. We offer flexible working such as compressed work patterns and job shares.

Apply for this role

This vacancy advert may be taken down from job boards earlier than the stated deadline if a high standard of applications is received (if you have started an application in our portal, you will still have opportunity to complete it by the original deadline).

We welcome applications from everyone and particularly encourage applications from people from an ethnic minority background, and people with a disability to help us achieve a balanced representation in our workforce, especially at senior grades.

To reduce bias in our shortlisting process, AIUK operates an anonymised application process. If for any reason you prefer to apply in a different format, or require adjustments in the process, please get in touch. To support all candidates to perform their best at interview, we send questions 24 hours in advance. We are a disability confident organisation.

Visit amnesty.org.uk/jobs for application guidance and information on benefits, recruitment inclusion and hybrid working.

We are looking for new Oliver McGowan Expert with Lived Experience Co-trainers to join our Connections team in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. We are looking for  applicants who have either a learning difficulty and/or are autistic people.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity in a new role as an Oliver McGowan Expert with Lived Experience Co-trainer to join our team covering Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The job is to train people who work in health and social care about learning disabilities and autism.  This will help health and social care staff to better understand the needs of people with learning disabilities and autistic people.

About you

You will need to have a learning disability and/or be an autistic person.  You will need to talk in front of groups of up to 30 people and be able to understand what they are saying to you.  We will give you training to do this. 

You will need to:

· learn what you need to do to give the training

· be ready and organised for the work you do, and

· be able to organise your time.

The training will be delivered as part of a team, you will never be doing this work on your own.

How will you make a difference?

You will be helping health and social care staff understand how to better listen and communicate with people with learning disabilities and/or autistic people.

Professional Development?

You will have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and you will make a real difference.

Benefits:

• Paid holiday
• Supportive working environment with a good work/life balance
• Support with continuous development

Equality and Diversity

VoiceAbility believes in being an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners.  It treats everyone with equality and encourages everyone to meet their full potential.

VoiceAbility is a Disability Confident employer. This means that if any applicant tells us that they have a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role, they will be offered an interview.

To find out how to apply, please click on the link to our website.

You will find it helpful to look at the Job Description which tells you about the job.  
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match what we are looking for. 

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications; 12 noon on Friday 28 February.

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the things we are looking for.

Want to know more about VoiceAbility and the role?

Please click on the link to our website

We look forward to hearing from you.

Role Title: Program Manager

Contract Type: Regular

Reporting To: Director, Programs

Program/Department/Unit Name: Programs

Location 

Washington DC or New York

Team Name: Normalizing Migration

Opportunity Description 

The Normalizing Migration opportunity focuses on building new pathways for legal migration to help the world’s most vulnerable people relocate to safety and prosperity. We aim to do this in ways that mitigate threats to democracies by devolving power to local actors, building public confidence in inclusive immigration systems, and diminishing the ability of authoritarians to use migration as a wedge issue. We build support for legal pathways across diverse constituencies​, seeking to understand and shape public attitudes and foster a less divisive, more inclusive, and coordinated movement to influence and hold governments accountable for increasing legal pathways for vulnerable migrants. We also pilot innovations in technology and policy that drive power to the local level​, creating policies and systems that empower local actors to support and sponsor migrants in growing numbers, generating proof that more functional migration systems are popular and possible.​

The aim of opportunities is to dynamically organize staff, strategies, and budgets around the demands of each opportunity. It balances the need for sustained attention to complex problems and demands rigorous planning and evaluation, while also providing leaders with the autonomy to pursue radical ideas and approaches.

Role Purpose 

The Program Manager will be responsible for day-to-day liaison and coordination with grantee and partner organizations in the United States. The Program Manager will play a critical role with implementing the opportunity, which may use a variety of OSF’s strategic capabilities, including advocacy, impact investing, strategic litigation, in addition to grant making. The expectation is that the Program Manager is a subject matter expert in the specific opportunity and/or related topics.

Key Responsibilities 

As Program Manager, you will: 

• Partner with the Director of Programs to design and implement strategic opportunities, monitor progress, and assess outcomes

• Build and maintain relationships with grantees and partners across sectors, while also coordinating with OSF colleagues to deploy all the tools at our disposal and to advance the institution's strategic objectives

• Play a critical role in ongoing strategy development and drive complex initiatives by making proposals, suggesting alternatives, and coordinating partner contributions to advance collective goals

• Exercise considerable discretion and work with a high degree of intellectual independence

• Lead day-to-day grant management, including proposal review, processing, payments, reporting, and compliance with OSF standards and regulations

• Manage consultant contracts and provide regular status updates on implementation, risks, and opportunities to the Director

• Work with leadership to maintain grant-making practice aligned with OSF's approach to grant-making and in compliance with organizational and external standards and regulations

People Responsibilities (Total Team/DRs 

No 

Key metrics 

N/A 

Key internal relationships 

Director, Programs; Managing Director, Programs; Network Grants, Special Advisors, Senior Advisors, Grants Management, Operations

Key external relationships 

External Partners 

The ideal candidate

• Substantial expertise in US immigration, particularly in legal pathways, welcoming infrastructure for newcomers, and building diverse coalitions for immigration and refugee protection

• Proven track record leading complex, multi-year social and political change initiatives, including strategic planning and cross-functional team management

• Background in managing multi-stakeholder partnerships and in building novel coalitions that go beyond the civil society, such as with faith groups, the private sector, unions, and community organizations

• Experience using diverse tools including grantmaking, advocacy, litigation, and communications to execute strategies

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships across geographies and sectors—government, civil society, private sector, think tanks, academia, or multilateral organizations Build and maintain relationships with grantees and partners across sectors, while also coordinating with OSF colleagues to deploy all the tools at our disposal and to advance the institution's strategic objectives

• Strong relationship management skills, particularly in navigating complex and sensitive topics

• Ability to maintain high performance while adapting to change

• An excellent written and spoken knowledge of English

• Fluency in other languages, especially Spanish, would be an asset

Functional Competencies:

• Design and manage complex, cross-partner/program projects, effectively coordinating stakeholders, timelines, and budgets

• Generate and analyze strategic insights through research, pattern recognition, and stakeholder input to drive management decision-making

• Build and maintain strong networks across public, private, and NGO sectors, promoting strategic cooperation and strengthening movements

• Identify opportunities for synergy and address capacity gaps across fields while demonstrating genuine commitment to partner organizations

Personal Competencies: 

• Build consensus across diverse stakeholders while demonstrating cultural sensitivity and adaptability in different settings

• Work independently with high tolerance for ambiguity, risk, and frequent adaptation

• Embody OSF's core values of humility, collaboration, respect, inclusivity, and integrity

• Willingness to adjust working hours to accommodate calls and discussions with colleagues and partners across geographic regions

• Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism, and social justice

What we offer

• Exceptional opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact; from a generous annual professional development allowance for every employee to onsite training and learning conversations with visiting experts.

• Excellent benefits and perks to promote well-being and a healthy work-life balance, including:

  • Generous time off, as well as our standard Open Society close at year-end (where vacation days are not required) and flexible work arrangements.

  • Employer-paid health insurance and dental plans for individuals and families (no employee contribution required).

  • Exceptional retirement savings plan (non-contributory for employees) and life insurance.

  • Progressive paid parental leave, reproductive and family planning support, and much more.

  • Free, healthy, world-cuisine-style lunches or tokens (where our office does not have the scale for café facilities).

• A commitment to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace, so you can bring your whole self to work and make a positive impact.

Who we are  

Open Society Foundations aim to establish vibrant and inclusive democracies where governments are accountable to their citizens. Our operating model organizes grantmaking around specific, time-limited projects, developed alongside support for established partners, enabling us to respond swiftly to emerging needs. We are committed to promoting human dignity, equality, and rights; reimagining democratic ideals and practice; and advancing equity in governance systems. 

Guided by our founder’s values and the belief in the art of the possible, we engage directly with global entities, individuals, and policymakers through grants, advocacy, impact investing, and strategic human rights litigation to drive positive change. At the heart of our mission is a deep commitment to rights, equity, and justice, inspiring every action we take. 

Additional information  

Open Society Foundations is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively seek applications from talented individuals across all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—particularly those from marginalized and underrepresented groups. Each candidate is evaluated solely on their unique qualifications, without discrimination based on race, age, sex, religion, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, or any other legally protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates with disabilities. 

Subject to local laws, regular employment contracts may be converted to fixed-term contracts to align with the intended duration of the employment for the purposes of working on that opportunity; or alternatively the current permanent contract will be kept in place, with a side letter confirming the duration of the assignment to the time-limited project.

The salary range for this role in the U.S. is $136, 000 - $150, 000 (USD). The final offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set and level of experience

Competitive rates of pay apply.

Open Society Foundations is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, and to building a diverse staff that reflects the movements, issues and communities that our mission serves. Candidates from all underrepresented backgrounds, identities and communities are encouraged to apply.   

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

We are seeking a professionally qualified and experienced Head of Legal to lead our legal team and provide professional legal advice on employment law matters. The Head of Legal role is pivotal in supporting our Senior Management Team, staff, and members, ensuring that our legal services are effective and aligned with the union's objectives of building union power.

Salary and Location 

• Band 5, Regional Spine points 23-19

• Starting salary: £58,877 p.a. rising to £67,689 p.a. in annual increments

• PCS Birmingham

Successful candidates for the Head of Legal will be able to demonstrate:

• Proven experience in employment law and legal management

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities

• Commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the workplace

• Ability to work collaboratively and manage complex legal issues

The main duties of the Head of Legal role include:

• Delivering expert legal guidance and representation on employment law issues

• Conducting legal research, drafting claims, and representing members in employment tribunal hearings and negotiating on their behalf

• Managing a team of legal professionals, overseeing casework management and ensuring alignment with the union's strategic goals

• Building and maintaining relationships with contractors to ensure cost-effective services

As a qualified solicitor/legal executive with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience, you will be able to show how you maintain and share your up to date knowledge of employment legislation as the Head of Legal.  You will be committed to developing your team, through training, appraisal and the use of technology.  An understanding of the political processes in the UK and the role and work of trade unions is essential for the Head of Legal role.

Closing date: at 12 midday on Wednesday 12 February 2025

Interviews will be held by Zoom: Wednesday 26 February 2025 

Selected applicants may be invited to a second interview on Friday 28 February 2025.

About PCS

PCS is the Public and Commercial Services Union, representing many thousands of members working in the civil service and related areas.

Employer Benefits

You will have access to a generous package of staff benefits including

• flexible working (including hybrid working)

• childcare and family support

• generous maternity/paternity leave

• 32 days leave and Christmas closure

• pension scheme

• employee assistance programme

Learning and Development

The union offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities. We will work with you to support your continued professional development.

PCS Recruiting Process

We use CVMinder to manage all recruitment activities. It helps us to maintain our commitment to equality and diversity by ensuring that we are fair and compliant with our recruiting practices.

Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified.

Candidates invited for interview are required to make themselves available on the date/s specified. Interview dates cannot be changed to accommodate candidates who are unavailable to attend on the specified date.

• CVs will not be accepted. Please see the job description/person specification and follow the application process.

• PCS is working towards equal opportunities and is positive about disabled people.

• All posts can be considered on a full-time, part-time or job share basis.

Please view our guidance for applicants.

IKWRO is a registered charity which provides advice and support to Middle Eastern, North African and Afghan women and girls living in the UK, who have experienced, or are at risk of all forms of “honour” based abuse, including; forced marriage, child marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM), or domestic abuse.

We work with women and girls of all ages, including lesbian women, bisexual women and trans women. We offer services in Kurdish, Farsi, Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Turkish and English.

IKWRO offers free advice, advocacy and counselling services and operates a refuge which provides safe accommodation and specialist support to single women at risk of “honour” based abuse, forced marriage and domestic abuse. 

The post-holder will be responsible for delivering IKWRO’s training services in educational setting, and with front line agencies, in line with an agreed strategy under the direction of IKWRO’s management. This entails:

· Providing training programmes to young people, professionals and community members with the aim of raising awareness on violence against women and girls and in particular the harmful practices of “Honour” Based violence (HBV), Forced Marriage and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

· Coordinating the booking, delivery and evaluation of education work with young people in primary and secondary schools, as well as out of school youth settings.

· Using a range of practical and creative tools to educate young people about the violence and abuse within intimate relationships, challenge attitudes of victim blaming, and enable young people to feel access support services.

Delivering customised needs-based training programmes for voluntary and statutory organisations to help IKWRO increase income generation through training programmes

IKWRO is a registered charity which provides advice and support to Middle Eastern, North African and Afghan women and girls living in the UK, who have experienced, or are at risk of all forms of “honour” based abuse, including; forced marriage, child marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM), or domestic abuse.

We work with women and girls of all ages, including lesbian women, bisexual women and trans women. We offer services in Kurdish, Farsi, Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Turkish and English.

IKWRO offers free advice, advocacy and counselling services and operates a refuge which provides safe accommodation and specialist support to single women at risk of “honour” based abuse, forced marriage and domestic abuse. 

The post-holder will be responsible for providing intensive case work including risk assessments, safety planning, support, safety, assistance and follow up work to women and girls who are high risk of “Honour” Based Violence (HBV), forced marriage, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and domestic violence.  This will entail receiving and assessing referrals, practical assistance, emotional support and a safe environment to ensure that women and girls settle in the safe accommodation while promoting independence and well-being.

Are you a collaborative and organised self starter with excellent attention to detail? Are you interested in supporting refugees and want to help a growing frontline charity to monitor, quantify and communicate our impact to funders and supporters? Do you have experience in administration and data, and enjoy improving systems and processes?

If so, this central role in our charity might be for you! 

Reporting to the Director, AFRIL's Monitoring and Operations Officer delivers the central administrative functions of the charity including office administration, equipment and grants/contracts administration, financial record keeping, and drafting communications for a variety of audiences. You will work closely with the Director and Project Leads to deliver and enhance our monitoring and evaluation systems and organise our annual public fundraising campaign. You will supervise office volunteers. We are a friendly team and there is significant scope for growth in this role. 

AFRIL is a growing, dynamic charity working with asylum seekers, vulnerable migrants, and refugee families in south east London. We support our clients to lift themselves out of poverty and rebuild their lives in the heart of our community. We provide both crisis support to meet immediate need, and longer-term, flexible programmes to tackle the underlying problems. We engage in policy and legal interventions to influence positive change. Our work is grounded in the values of professionalism, inclusivity, and solidarity, and our approach to service delivery is one of co-production and empowerment. We are 15 staff (7 full time equivalent) and over 80 volunteers.

AFRIL delivers the following core services in the London Boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich and Southwark: 

• Casework and Advocacy Service: providing AQS accredited advice, complex casework and legal interventions in housing and homelessness, asylum support, community care, benefits and related matters. We have an immigration project in partnership with Southwark Law Centre.

• AFRIL Food Bank: food vouchers, parcels and essentials to people with no recourse to public funds. 

• Allotment of Refuge: wellbeing support through food growing and climate resilience. 

• Rainbow Club Supplementary School:improving educational attainment through weekly supplementary education in English and Maths, arts, music and sports activities to primary age refugee and migrant children.

AFRIL is an equal opportunities employer. We are a diverse staff team and particularly encourage applications from BAME candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and those with lived experience of asylum/irregular migration. We welcome applications from candidates of all ages and are committed to supporting qualified people to re-enter the workplace after periods of unemployment for example because of homemaking, redundancy, mental health or previous immigration restrictions. Our office is on the first floor of a community centre. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support our staff to flourish.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on 4th March 2025.

The Human Trafficking Foundation (HTF) is looking for an experienced fundraiser to play a pivotal role in securing funding from trusts, foundations, and other philanthropic sources. This role is essential in ensuring the long-term sustainability of HTF’s vital work in responding to human trafficking and modern slavery. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in successful bid-writing, a strong interest in HTF’s mission, and the drive and organisational skills to thrive in a small, dynamic, and highly effective team.

Employment Type: Part-Time (2 days per week), up to one-year fixed term contract. Option for Consultant or Staff Position

Key responsibilities:

Research and Identify Funding Opportunities:

• · Proactively identify relevant trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies aligned with HTF’s mission
• · Cultivate connections with prospective trusts and donors
• · Develop a strong pipeline of funding prospects

Bid-Writing and Grant Applications:

• · Craft compelling, high-quality tailored funding proposals and grant applications
• · Ensure applications align with funders' priorities and HTF’s strategic objectives
• · Maintain accurate records of fundraising efforts and communications

Relationship Management:

• · Build and maintain relationships with key funders and donors
• · Work with the Director of Operations to provide timely updates and reports to funders, demonstrating the impact of their support

Financial Planning and Forecasting:

• · Work with the Director of Operations to develop financial forecasts and funding strategies
• · Track income targets and report on fundraising progress

Person Specification

We are seeking a proactive fundraising professional who will understand HTF’s unique work in order to develop targeted funding applications and ensure HTF’s long-term financial sustainability. The ideal candidate will have:

Essential:

• · Proven experience in trust and foundation fundraising with a successful track record in securing grants
• · Strong bid-writing skills with the ability to craft compelling and persuasive proposals tailored to the interests of the specific funder and the needs of HTF
• · Experience in developing and managing a funding pipeline
• · Ability to build and maintain relationships with funders and stakeholders
• · Excellent communication and organisational skills
• · Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and demonstrate initiative

Desirable:

• · Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• · Knowledge of the anti-trafficking and modern slavery sector
• · Experience in fundraising for policy-focused or non-frontline charities

Application deadline: Friday 21st February. Early applications may lead to early consultation. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback on application forms. No Agencies Please

I am delighted to be working with a fantastic international charity in search of a temporary Procurement Administrator. This is an immediate start full-time, London based hybrid role for 2 – 3-months. As Procurement Administrator your role will be to assist in developing a preferred supplier list for the organisation. This role involves contacting suppliers, conducting due diligence checks, and managing administrative tasks related to supplier management.
Key Responsibilities:
1.  Preferred Supplier Listing:
o  Review current supplier and purchase data to identify frequently used suppliers and services.
o  Contact suppliers to complete questionnaires and assess suitability for inclusion on the preferred supplier list.
o  Perform spot checks on procurement documentation to ensure proper processes are followed.
o  Maintain and regularly update a database of preferred suppliers.
2.  Administrative Support:
o  Review and update the contracts register, ensuring all live contracts are current.
o  Assist with general administrative tasks, including filing, archiving, and creating organisational systems.
Person Specification:
Essential:
•  Experience with computerised purchase ledger systems.
•  Strong communication skills, including managing supplier queries.
•  Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
•  Proficient in Microsoft Office and IT literate.
•  Strong attention to detail and adherence to policies.

If you are immediately available with the above skill and experience, please apply online today!