Policy Advisor Jobs

Salary: £46,920 (London) / £42,373 (National) per annum
Hours: Full time (but open to proposals including part time, job shares etc)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits:

- 27 days’ annual leave + statutory holidays + three closures days over the Christmas period.
- Flexible working for all staff including working from home/hybrid working, and flexitime/TOIL scheme.
- Attractive family friendly policies.
- Private healthcare cover.
- Season ticket loans.
- Employee awards, and training and development opportunities.

For more information about our benefits please visit our website.
Office locations: London or Bristol
Please note, the successful candidate will be expected to carry out two days in-person working per week on average which will include attendance at your office location.
Flexible working arrangements can be discussed and agreed with the line manager subject to role and business needs.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the National Housing Federation (NHF) for a senior policy advisor to lead our policy and strategy work on housing supply, development and planning, at a critical time for social housing supply.
The NHF is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, who have grown from philanthropic roots to provide 2.6 million homes to around six million people. You can find further information about the NHF on our website. 
This role is a crucial and exciting one within our policy team, the wider organization and the social housing sector. Social housing supply is high on the political agenda and housing associations are working closely with the government on the policy and funding environment needed to allow us to deliver the biggest boost to social and affordable housebuilding in a generation. This role will put you at the heart of this national issue. 
Whether this is making a persuasive and evidence-based case to the government for additional grant funding to build new homes, or working with sector experts on the detail of planning, development or regeneration policy, or meeting with civil servants, developers, planners, local government and other stakeholders on behalf of our members, this role is central to our work influencing national social housing policy.
Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to download the full job profile and person specification for this role.

Key elements of the role:

- Shape and lead our policy work on key strategic issues for housing associations around housing supply – including planning, funding, development management, skills;
- Develop evidence and ideas on technical policy areas into salient policy solutions that will make a difference for the sector and influence government;
- Represent the NHF to senior colleagues in government, members and external stakeholders with credibility, expertise and political judgement;
- Communicate with and provide advice to members on critical changes to policy and the external environment.

The successful candidate:
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

- An ability to lead the development of credible, robust, evidence based policy, including on complex and technical policy areas;
- An ability to communicate credibly, clearly and persuasively in writing and in person including to Chief Executives, senior government officials and development professionals;
- An ability to draft, oversee, adapt and deliver complex plans for the delivery of multiple projects or programmes of work;
- A strong interest in and passion for social housing and for social housing supply, through previous experience in either development or housing roles, and capacity to quickly learn the technical details of housing association development and operating models.

Nb within the NHF this role is known as ‘policy leader’ but it is equivalent to a Senior Policy Advisor in other settings.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
The NHF has published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and are working to increase the diversity profile of our workforce. We are currently under-represented by ethnic minorities, people with a disability or disabilities and LGBTQ+, and would particularly welcome applications from people in these groups.

Disability confident employer
We are a disability confident employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.
We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process if you have a disability or have a condition that you feel may affect your performance during the recruitment process. Please email Stephanie Green, People Manager  with your request or to arrange a time to discuss in more detail.
Our role profile and job advert can also be requested in large print or in accessible format via this email address.

Uploading your CV and cover letter
If you decide to apply for this role, when requested, please upload a version of your CV that does not include any personal details, such as name, gender, age etc. You should also ensure that you do not add your name at the end of the cover letter. This will help us to shortlist candidates for interview based solely on their knowledge, skills and experience.

Right to work in the UK/UK VISA sponsorship
You must have the right to work in the UK and it is important to note that the NHF does not sponsor individuals to work in the UK.

Closing date for applications: Wed 12th February
Interview date: Wed 26th / Tues 27th February

There are video versions of the information below available to view on our website.

This job is to work as an advisor to Neurodiverse Connection. The person in this job will help us hear from other people with a learning disability. The project is to meet and hear from people who have been in mental health hospitals. We will be finding out about what went well and what could have been better.

We want to make sure that our information, conversations and activities are easy to understand for people with a learning disability. You’ll be helping us to get it right.

Sometimes you will be helping us write questions, sometimes you will be meeting people in hospital to find out about their experience. Sometimes you might come to workshops to help us run them well. We also want your help to think about what people tell us. You will help us tell people what we have found out in a way that is easy to understand.

We really want to hear from some people who don’t often get the chance to say what they think. We will be meeting with some people to do workshops and activities. We will be meeting other people online. You can work with us to help us make this interesting and easy to understand for people with a learning disability.

The work time is not fixed for this job and working days will change across the month. The person will be paid for half a day each week. This will mean that the person might work a full day one week and not work the next week, but that payment will always be the same at the end of each month. We will agree working days and time with the person.

Role Description

• To help us reach and engage people with a learning disability.
• Help us make easy read information.
• Help us write easy read and easy to understand interview questions.
• Help make workshops interesting and easy to understand for people with a learning disability.
• Help people with a learning disability take part in interviews and workshops. These may be online or in-person.
• To represent Neurodiverse Connection nationally, regionally and locally and tell people about the work that we do.
• To work alongside the Neurodiverse Connection team to do high quality work.
• Travel nationally and especially within the areas of Bristol, North Somerset, North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire is an important part of this job.

Recruitment Details

Recruitment Timeline

• Deadline for applications: Monday 17th February 10am
• Are you invited for interview? Wednesday 19th February
• Date of interviews: Wednesday 26th February
• Have you got the job?: before Wednesday 5th March

How to apply

Stage 1: complete the application form or send us a video answering the questions. It’s ok for a supporter to help you with this.

• You will be asked to enter some of your contact details and details of previous work.
• You will then be asked to answer 3 questions.
• You will also be asked to complete an equity and diversity form. This is optional.

Stage 2: We will invite some people to an online interview. If you get invited, you will be sent the interview questions 5 days before the interview. You can have help from a supporter if you need this.

About Neurodiverse Connection

How we work

Neurodiverse Connection is a new Community Interest Company. We want to support you as an important team member to work on projects that you love and that match your interests and skills. We want you to tell us if there are things we aren’t getting right. We want to help everyone do well and enjoy being at work.

What you can expect from us

It’s part of our mission to be a great place to work and we think this is good for everyone.

We aim to:

• Work to make Neurodiverse Connection an organisation that you enjoy being part of and that supports you to do great work.
• Help you learn by offering training, working with other people, and supervision.
• Listen when we don’t get it right.
• 35 hour working week (pro rata).
• 4% work place pension contribution.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• Access to a wellbeing fund.

Purpose of the Job 

Hammersmith and Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Mind deliver services in West London College through our Wellbeing Team. Working with all ages attending college in either Hammersmith and Fulham or Ealing, the wellbeing advisor will be an integral part of the Children and Young People’s Service within a key Mental Health Charity working in 3 boroughs in West London.

This role would suit an experienced Mental Health Youth Worker, CAMHS support worker, Youth Counsellor, Child Wellbeing Practitioner, Learning Mentor, Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner, an Assistant Psychologist with some training in MH interventions like CBT,  or other roles that have given you experience and skills in  working with children and young people presenting with difficulties related to their mental health.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide practical mental health focused short-term case work to young people, through 1:1 face to face appointments
• To signpost students for further support as and when necessary
• To manage a busy case load
• To raise safeguarding alerts and work with partners to ensure that young people are effectively safeguarded
• To develop and deliver workshops, campaigns and training for young people, educational staff and youth workers about mental health (on occasion)
• To support other Youth Services service delivery, when required
• To support the development of new tools, materials and services
• To maintain and nurture a positive working relationship with partners
• To ensure service delivery targets are on track
• To monitor the wellbeing of young people and evaluate the effectiveness of the service
• To provide information for quarterly monitoring reports to funders
• To keep administrative processes, client databases and client records up to date

You will have:

• Minimum two years’ experience of working with people with mental health issues
• Experience in delivering 1:1 practical support sessions and managing a complex case load
• Working knowledge of child and adult safeguarding
• Experience of working with young people
• Ability to write high-quality reports and case-notes and develop clear resources for a wide range of audiences

Benefits of working with us

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year, increasing by 1 day per full year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days) [pro rata].
• Employee Rewards and Benefits Platform/Wellness Hub (Perkbox)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling sessions
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• Training and personal development opportunities
• Access to shared resources and training opportunities via Mind Federated Network

How to apply

Please provide your CV, and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Person Specification (see JD attached) and why you want this role.

We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

HFEH Mind are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.

Post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Are you an experienced HR Advisor with a passion for recruitment? Could you use your skills in our small and supportive HR team in the Diocese of Worcester?

This is no ordinary HR role! You will be a key player within our transformation programme; we aim to be a numerically larger Church in 2030. Strategic plans and targeted funding mean our parishes are recruiting and employing new people. Your mission will be to keep their progress on track and provide excellent advice and support. You will join an established HR team, work alongside our transformation team and benefit from excellent resources to support your work. Day to day you will:

• visit and advise parishes across Worcestershire and Dudley as they embark on or continue their recruitment journey
• provide practical advice, accessible for settings that often have not had experience of recruitment or employing people; demystifying the essentials will be very important
• walk with our parishes as they continue managing employment lifecycles, holding HR casework and employee relations matters

If you enjoy a fast-paced role where you have a high level of autonomy, then this role will be for you. The job will suit a natural networker who enjoys problem solving and delivering practical solutions. Our ideal candidate will:

• be able to apply their advice within the context of the working structures of the Church of England
• be prepared to travel widely across our diocese; it is a hands-on role
• have previous HR advisory experience and an HR qualification

The Diocese of Worcester is a great place to work with excellent holiday allowances and a very good pension. We want to give those who work for us the flexibility to balance their work and home lives well.

You will have good knowledge of the sport and activity sector and how it operates and be able to advocate improvements which enable more disabled people to get active. You will also have knowledge of the non-sport sectors including disabled people’s organisations and how to establish relationships to build effective cross-sector partnership working. 

We are looking for a person with experience of working strategically at a place based and/or locality level within the London region. Someone who can positively influence local developments and investments to tackle the inequalities disabled people face in sport and activity through inclusive practice. 

You will have knowledge and expertise in understanding of the wider systems and barriers within disabled people’s lives. This could include disabled children and young adult services, health and social care, transport or education. This understanding and your excellent relationship skills means you will establish connections that build effective cross-sector partnership working.

The successful candidate will be working remotely and from home and will be based in the London region. This role will involve travel across both areas as occasional travel to our Loughborough and Manchester offices.

This role is full time on a two years fixed term contract.

We offer 26.5 days of annual leave, including birthday leave, plus bank holidays. Activity Alliance also closes between Christmas and New Year which means that employees are not expected to work during this time and they are not required to use their annual leave allowance to have this time free from work. 

Activity Alliance currently offers the following benefits:

• Hybrid working 
• Time off in lieu 
• A contributory pension scheme (employee 6%, employer 9%) 
• Childcare vouchers 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Eye care
• Employee engagement initiatives such as away days 
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme 
• Menopause policy 
• Enhanced sickness pay 
• Group Income Protection 
• Death in service package
• Training and development opportunities 

It’s an exciting time to join us. Oakleaf has a proud history of helping people across Surrey who are managing mental ill health. This position of Employment Advisor, within our Client Services team, is an excellent opportunity to join our National Lottery-funded ‘Path to Success’ employment project. You will play a crucial role in helping empower local people managing their mental health to re-enter or enter the workplace with confidence and resilience.

Working with a second Employment Advisor and in partnership with fellow local charity Guildford Action, you will assess and develop clients’ employment potential, assisting them throughout their employment journey alongside collaborating with other support providers and employers to facilitate this process. You will be encouraged to use your experience and skills to make a difference to the lives of hundreds of people attending Oakleaf every month for support.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed information.

Position: Employment Advisor (Client Services)

Responsible to: Client Services Manager

Location: Guildford, Surrey with hybrid working offered (min 60% office, 40% home as agreed)

Hours: 28-36 hours per week (36 hours is full time; part-time from 28 hours considered for the right applicant)

Salary: £27,280 (full time)

Annual leave and benefits:

• 24 days plus bank/public holidays. An additional day is added for each year worked (to a maximum of 4 days). Plus, an extra day off for your birthday!
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private medical insurance post-probation
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Discount eye tests 
• Access to Charity Worker Discounts scheme
• Work from home/flexible hours

Key Responsibilities (a full list of responsibilities is listed in the Job Description):

1. Work in conjunction with Oakleaf's Client Services team and Guildford Action to help identify clients who are ready to access employment.
2. Prepare clients for employment by supporting the development of a CV, compiling Job Applications, building career development plans, undertaking interview practice, arranging, and assisting at interviews as and when required. Plus, all other elements as may be undertaken through our “Job Club.”
3. Enhance employer engagement by identifying and building relationships with local employers, other VCFS agencies, Jobcentre Plus and commercial employment agencies.
4. Encourage volunteer opportunities and work placement visits with local employers.
5. Assist clients in identifying work-related training opportunities and supporting them to undertake the training. Where appropriate signpost internally to Oakleaf’s Upholstery and/or Gardening departments.
6. Support and facilitate training taster sessions at Guildford Action or Oakleaf.
7. Deliver a weekly drop in job club. Coordinate themed sessions delivered by specialist providers such as CAB.
8. Provide a comprehensive approach to employment support minimising the need for clients to be redirected to multiple providers.

Essential Criteria (a full list of essential and desirable criteria is listed in the Person Specification):

• Experience in career counselling/coaching/training 
• Experience in helping people develop job seeking skills e.g., writing CVs, interview techniques, job finding & personal presentation
• Good standard of computer literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Educated to A Level standard
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• The ability to network with a wide range of potential supporters from the community including business, faith-based groups, &the voluntary sector
• An understanding of & empathy with the aims of Oakleaf &the needs of its clients
• Car owner with full, clean driving licence 

We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community, and we offer flexibility to assist employees with balancing work and other commitments. We are a Disability Confident employer.

We're looking for a Science Advisor to help ensure that the best available science is used to support climate litigation around the world.

ABOUT THE ROLE. CLN is a non-profit foundation that supports partners across the world to drive stronger climate action through litigation against high-emitting actors. We are now looking for a new Science Advisor to play a critical role in bridging the gap between science and law in the context of climate litigation, including by supporting the translation of key legal concepts and standards into actionable remedies in climate cases.  This is a new post that offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to climate action as we approach 2030, and to shape this new post within CLN. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting legal teams on how best available science can be integrated to support and strengthen their legal and advocacy strategies, and advising on effective ways to present scientific data to national and regional courts.

• Assessing scientific and evidentiary gaps in ongoing and future climate cases, and working with CLN staff and external partners – including academic and scientific institutions – to explore ways to address those gaps in a manner consistent with legal principles.

• Supporting the translation of legal standards into scientific standards. For instance, translating the legal standards presented by the European Court of Human Rights in the KlimaSeniorinnen case into relevant national carbon budget reports, and exploring the implications of key principles of international environmental law to States’ or corporations’ mitigation efforts.

• Acting as a bridge between the legal and scientific communities.
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with leading climate scientists, academic institutions, and researchers.
  • Facilitating collaborations to ensure that legal teams have access to top-tier scientific expertise to support their cases.
  • Identifying opportunities to communicate the needs of the climate litigation community to relevant scientists (i.e. at conferences, workshops, expert meetings).

• Conducting ongoing research and preparing clear, concise briefing notes and explanations on key scientific issues for CLN staff and external partners.

Given this is a new role in the organisation and the evolving nature of the climate litigation field, we expect that there may be changes to how this role works in practice once the right candidate is in post.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

This is an exciting new role and we're keen to hear from people with relevant skills and experience coupled with a passion for climate justice.

Essential Experience, Skills, and Knowledge:

• Academic qualifications: Undergraduate degree in climate science, environmental science, geoscience, or a related field, with a strong academic record.
• Technical expertise: Proficiency in data analysis and modelling using R and/or Python.
• Ability to build and maintain a network of contacts in the scientific community, fostering collaborations and partnerships.
• Excellent science communication skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences, including legal professionals and non-specialists.
• Research and analytical skills: Strong research, analytical, and drafting skills, with the ability to distil complex scientific information into clear, actionable insights.
• Ability to think ‘outside of the box’: Willingness to work alongside a broad range of experts to explore how we can apply existing knowledge and expertise to solve novel legal problems.
• Personal attributes: Highly motivated, reliable, and able to work independently while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Strong alignment with CLN’s values and commitment to our vision and mission, and a commitment to building a trust-based, inclusive and empowering organisation.
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 Desirable Experience, Skills, and Knowledge:

• PhD or equivalent professional experience in climate science or a relevant discipline.
• Work experience: 3–6 years of post-university experience (or equivalent academic experience) in the field of climate change, climate policy, or a related area.
• Existing scientific network: Established network of scientific and academic contacts, particularly those working on climate change and environmental issues.
• Multilingual abilities: Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, though not essential.

We know that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria above, we still encourage you to apply. 

WHY JOIN CLN?

• The unique opportunity to work for a mission-driven organisation at the cutting edge of climate litigation, and contribute to the climate justice movement worldwide.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team of highly skilled professionals who combine their expertise with a passion to make a difference.
• The space to shape and continuously develop your role.
• A flexible hybrid work environment, with opportunities for temporary remote work.

PLEASE NOTE:

This role can be based in either London or Amsterdam.

Salary is from £42,500 / €50,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

We are advertising this role at 0.6FTE on a fixed term contract, but are happy to consider additional hours and/or a consultancy contract for the right candidate.

All candidates must have existing right to work in the UK or the Netherlands.  We cannot sponsor visas.

This role is based in the UK on a remote homeworking contract or based in our London office. If the role is based in the London office, you will be required to attend the office for a minimum of 2 days per week with the option to work remotely for the remaining 3 days.

This role is a Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) up to 12 months.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we're open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.

Learn about our vision, mission and values

About the role

The role holder is responsible for leading our strategic cross-organisational work aimed at driving innovation in programme design. The role integrates cross-organisational thought leadership with in-depth country analysis, leading to innovative, sector-leading programme design that aligns with our strategy. The postholder will also be responsible for coordinating Communities of Practice (COP) that consolidate knowledge from various departments, including Programme Quality & Operations, Programme Policy Research & Learning, and Philanthropy and Partnerships Team.

This role involves working closely with Programme Funding Development Managers and Donor Leads to develop winning bids.

About you

You are passionate about high quality programming and have experience in working in a development context with institutional and/or major donors, communities and/or partner organisations. You have a strong understanding of how programmes are designed and are you committed to inclusive programming. You will have a proven track record of delivering donor funded programmes and ensuring compliance across multiple areas of specialism. You have strong communication skills and are able to work collaboratively and innovatively. You possess well-developed facilitation and training skills, networking skills and problem-solving skills.

We hope that this sounds like the right role for you, if so, we would love to hear from you.

Competency questions:

As part of your application, you will need to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:

-How do you prioritise your work when you have multiple high-priority tasks? Can you provide an example of how you managed competing priorities?

-How do you build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external? Can you provide an example of a successful collaboration?

-How do you approach problem-solving when faced with complex issues? Can you provide an example of a time when your analytical skills led to a successful outcome?

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for a Finance and Debt Specialist Advisor

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000

Location: Hammersmith

Hours: 35 Hours per week

Contract: Permanent

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

About the role:

We are recruiting for a talented Finance and Debt Specialist Advisor who has a background in supporting women or children who have experienced domestic violence to make a genuine difference to the lives of survivors. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives and you will play a key role in helping us deliver vital services to those who need them the most. As a Finance & Debt Specialist Advisor, you will provide service users with advice and support on finance and debt. Carrying out comprehensive assessments, via phone and face-to-face, and you will provide advocacy and support that empowers survivors primarily during crises and in the short term. You will also proactively work with other agencies on the service users’ behalf. You will hold a caseload of survivors and work as part of our duty team on a rota basis which will involve completing intake assessments and providing crisis intervention support.

The service is Pan London and operates within local communities, necessitating travel across all 11 boroughs to deliver outreach support to clients when needed.

About You:

To be successful as the Finance and Debt Specialist Advisor you will need the below experience and skills:

You will have the ability to encourage user engagement with the service through proactive contact. Maintain project logs and collate data from the logs for Team Managers. Proactively assess the needs and safety of any children that women using the service may have. Bring your experience of providing finance, and debt advice and successfully, managing high numbers of calls and/or cases and have a solid understanding (possibly experience) of supporting women who have experienced domestic violence, forced marriage or ‘honour-based violence

How to apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.

Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis

*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:

A 35-hour working week

An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)

Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home

Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/adoption provision

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Employee eye-care scheme

Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles

Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation

Organisation wide away days

Thorough induction and training

Career development pathways

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) Advisor

Join Asha Projects and make a difference in the lives of South Asian women and their children experiencing domestic violence. Established in 1984, Asha Projects is a specialist Black and Minoritised women’s organisation run for and by South Asian women. We provide safe temporary accommodation, advice, advocacy, mental health therapeutic services, and resettlement support. Our mission is to end Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and empower women to build lives free of oppression, violence, and injustice.

We are seeking a Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Advisor to provide high-quality refuge accommodation and support. The role involves working within an intersectional framework to ensure inclusivity, liaising with agencies, providing advocacy and emotional support, and developing peer-to-peer support among residents. You will also manage housing, ensure health and safety, and handle financial responsibilities, all while maintaining professional boundaries and up-to-date case files.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience working with women affected by domestic violence, strong advocacy skills, and a good understanding of social issues impacting South Asian women. Proficiency in English and a South Asian language, along with computer skills, is essential.

Flexibility Clause: To deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is required, and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties will fall within the scope of the job at the appropriate grade.

Terms: All posts at Asha Projects are subject to the availability of funding. This post is offered for a fixed term period and is subject to a probationary period of three months. A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this post.

 

If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dedicated team at Asha Projects and help us in our mission to end violence against women and girls.

To learn more about the responsibilities and requirements of the role please see the Job Description attachment

This vacancy is restricted to women of South Asian origin due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Barnet Mencap has been helping people with learning disabilities and/or autistic adults in the London Borough of Barnet for over 50 years. We provide supported accommodation, leisure and learning activities, information, advice, and guidance, and so much more. All while being committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children and adults.

We know job satisfaction, flexibility, work/life balance, and a great team are incredibly important. So, at Barnet Mencap, in addition to offering 30 days of annual leave per year (including Bank Holidays), we have a TOIL system to allow flexible working, and our team can benefit from other perks including the Blue Light Card. There will need to be face-to-face work, but there will also be opportunities to work from home and/or have different working patterns as agreed by your manager.

We are looking for a focused individual to join our caring, passionate, and diverse team in offering information, advice, and guidance to our service users. This role gives challenge and satisfaction and will suit someone that has:

• an understanding of the issues faced by people with a learning disability and/or autistic adults
• excellent communication and literacy skills
• experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and/or autistic adults
• the ability to strongly advocate for our clients

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.

Battersea’s Human Resources department provides expert advice, guidance and support through partnership with managers, teams and people across the organisation.

We have an exciting new opportunity for someone to join us as a HR Advisor (Diversity & Inclusion) to deliver a high quality, flexible Human Resources service, responsive to the needs of the organisation, and in line with legislative requirements and good practice. 

This role will provide expert HR advice and support to line managers and staff on people matters, empowering managers to lead on people matters with support and guidance where required. They will also promote and improve D&I within the organisation by developing, implementing, and monitoring and embedding D&I projects, initiatives and programmes as part of our wider organisational D&I plan.

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:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

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: 14th February 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 24th February 2025

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.

WHAT IS START NETWORK?

Our purpose is to be a catalyst for system-level change that improves the efficiency, effectiveness and ethics of humanitarian action. We do this by working as a network to develop, test & spread new ways of collaborating and resourcing locally-led crisis response and anticipation.

Our current membership is made up of nearly 100 local, national and international NGOs based all around the world. We also support 10 national and regional hubs made up of civil society organisations and NGOs as our vehicle for devolving power, resources and accountability.

OUR SOLUTIONS

DECENTRAISLING & LOCALLY-LED ACTION: Shifting power and resources and decentralising decision-making to locally led networks and organisations.

EARLY & RAPID FINANCING: Building a global financing system that reduces risk, anticipates, and acts ahead of predictable crises.

COMMUNITY-LED INNOVATION: Incentivising innovative, locally led, and contextual solutions and learning from them together with people affected by crises.

For more information about Start Network and what we do, please visit our website. 

OUR VALUES

WE PUT PEOPLE FIRST: Communities come first in our decision-making and programming.

WE ARE BRAVE: We have great ambition and are willing to explore new things and take risks to achieve it

WE OPERATE COLLECTIVELY: We leverage the value of working as a network, sharing risk and resources, and learning together.

WE ARE INCLUSIVE: We see the value in diverse perspectives and work to remove the barriers that prevent voices from being heard.

WE ARE OPEN: We work transparently and with integrity, building mutual trust in all levels of our work, from governance to programming.

WE ARE ETHICAL: We behave and operate based on key principles of anti-racism, non-discrimination, and anti-colonialism. This is a work in progress.

JOB PURPOSE 

Advocacy plays a critical role in Start Network’s efforts to realize its vision of transforming the humanitarian system. The advocacy team is tasked with placing Start Network at the forefront of high-level influencing initiatives in the humanitarian sector, advocating for a more locally led, equitable, innovative, and proactive system. 

The External Engagement and Advocacy Advisor will lead key areas of the team focused on strengthening advocacy and influencing outcomes related to locally led humanitarian action, new forms of financing and collective innovation. This includes building relationships with key stakeholders, including Start Network teams, hubs, members, donors, and global allies. The Advisor will be responsible for implementing the policy and advocacy strategy, aimed at amplifying the visibility and impact of Start Network and its members, ultimately driving broader systemic change in the humanitarian sector.

This role is on a 12-month contract with a possibility of extension, subject to funding.

The Diocese of Truro is committed to resourcing and encouraging church communities in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and needs a highly skilled person to encourage a Diocesan-wide spirit of generosity.

We are looking to appoint a Generous Giving Adviser to implement our generous giving strategy in alignment with the National Giving Strategy. This aims to broaden the understanding of and engagement with stewardship across the diocese and help build a thriving and generous church.

The majority of the role will be about getting out and meeting with Parochial Church Councils (PCC's), treasurers, clergy and congregations to encourage and enable them to identify and then find the resources, both financial and non-financial, necessary to fulfil their mission. The role involves the continuing promotion and take up of the national Parish Giving Scheme and technology for giving.

You will have a passion for mission and stewardship, excellent communication skills, the ability to inspire and engage, and confidence in talking about faith and giving. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves working with people to make a real difference to the church communities that make up our diocese. This role will focus on working across West Cornwall to compliment colleagues serving the rest of the county.

This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact in an interesting role as part of a unique organisation that prides itself on being a supportive employer. At the Diocese of Truro, we value work-life balance and employee wellbeing. We offer additional benefits such as flexible working, up to 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, a range of wellbeing activities and the Church of England Pension Scheme with 9-15% employer contributions. More information on our website at 'About us'.

Due to the nature of the role there is an occupational requirement for the role holder to be a practising Christian.

Please note that whilst some home working is permitted this role cannot be done remotely and we do not pay staff to commute from outside Cornwall.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, we would particularly welcome applications from those with a disability, or from a UK minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented in our staff.

Applications are made via the Pathways site. We do not accept CVs.

Closing date: 12 February 2025 at midnight.

Interviews: 25 February 2025 in Truro.

SAFEGUARDING - EVERYONE MATTERS - EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY

The Diocese of Truro strives to be trauma informed, and is committed to developing safer policies, cultures, and practices.