The Magpie Project - Director of Operations (39 views) About the Job Working at the Magpie Project is never boring and it is not often easy either. A mum and mini-centred, trauma-informed environment means compromise, chaos, noise and frequent change. Your professional boundaries, emotional awareness, and humanity will be tested daily, and you will need to bring your best self to work every day. But the rewards are extraordinary. You will be able to see the difference you are making to people's lives on a daily basis. You will have the honour of fighting alongside, and for, incredible women and children for the services to which they are entitled, and the opportunities which they deserve. You will be offered mentoring, training, continuing professional development, support and supervision, emergency emotional support, alongside unconditional positive regard from a dedicated and highly effective staff team. Director of Operations The Magpie Project is looking for a Director of Operations! Are you an incredibly capable director of operations - at ease keeping a diverse, grassroots, values-driven, child-centred, deeply co-created, occasionally chaotic, always joyful charity running smoothly? We have grown rapidly and achieved a lot, so now we need to invest (a salary between £50,000 and £55,000 per annum) in the right person to oversee all back-end functions and operational activities.
Jul 03, 2025
Full time
The Magpie Project - Director of Operations (39 views) About the Job Working at the Magpie Project is never boring and it is not often easy either. A mum and mini-centred, trauma-informed environment means compromise, chaos, noise and frequent change. Your professional boundaries, emotional awareness, and humanity will be tested daily, and you will need to bring your best self to work every day. But the rewards are extraordinary. You will be able to see the difference you are making to people's lives on a daily basis. You will have the honour of fighting alongside, and for, incredible women and children for the services to which they are entitled, and the opportunities which they deserve. You will be offered mentoring, training, continuing professional development, support and supervision, emergency emotional support, alongside unconditional positive regard from a dedicated and highly effective staff team. Director of Operations The Magpie Project is looking for a Director of Operations! Are you an incredibly capable director of operations - at ease keeping a diverse, grassroots, values-driven, child-centred, deeply co-created, occasionally chaotic, always joyful charity running smoothly? We have grown rapidly and achieved a lot, so now we need to invest (a salary between £50,000 and £55,000 per annum) in the right person to oversee all back-end functions and operational activities.
Foster & Foster Solicitors - Employment Law Solicitor (Part Time) (86 views) About the Job About Foster & Foster Solicitors Foster & Foster Solicitors is a well-established London-based law firm. We are a reputable London practice committed to helping and contributing to our community by achieving justice and results for our clients. We are committed to providing an excellent service to our clients and have taken on some ground-breaking work. We are established in Housing, Debt, Public Law, Discrimination law and Employment Law. We are an expanding firm with innovative and progressive policies and practices. We also have offices on Liverpool Street and can also work from Farringdon, London. We are seeking an experienced employment law solicitor to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in interesting areas of law. You will be working with a team of other lawyers to advance the interests of our clients and ensure the best possible representation for them. The successful candidate will need to be highly committed to this work as it is complex and hugely important to our clients, have excellent client care skills, have very strong attention to detail, be able to prioritise work, be capable of meeting deadlines and have the ability to work with and supervise other solicitors/paralegals. The successful candidate will be advising our clients on all the following areas of employment law: • challenging all forms of discrimination; • disputing terms of employment or violations resulting from direct or indirect discriminatory behaviour; • conducting investigations and taking statements; • challenging unfair disciplinary action; • harassment in the workplace; and • contractual issues. We only want calls from candidates NOT agencies Job Type: Part-time • Cycle to work scheme • Work from home Schedule: Ability to commute/relocate: • London, EC1M 3JU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: • Employment Law: 5 years (preferred) Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, EC1M 3JU Candidates should send their CV and cover letter to Alhena Saghir at (Marketing & Business Development Coordinator).
Jul 03, 2025
Full time
Foster & Foster Solicitors - Employment Law Solicitor (Part Time) (86 views) About the Job About Foster & Foster Solicitors Foster & Foster Solicitors is a well-established London-based law firm. We are a reputable London practice committed to helping and contributing to our community by achieving justice and results for our clients. We are committed to providing an excellent service to our clients and have taken on some ground-breaking work. We are established in Housing, Debt, Public Law, Discrimination law and Employment Law. We are an expanding firm with innovative and progressive policies and practices. We also have offices on Liverpool Street and can also work from Farringdon, London. We are seeking an experienced employment law solicitor to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in interesting areas of law. You will be working with a team of other lawyers to advance the interests of our clients and ensure the best possible representation for them. The successful candidate will need to be highly committed to this work as it is complex and hugely important to our clients, have excellent client care skills, have very strong attention to detail, be able to prioritise work, be capable of meeting deadlines and have the ability to work with and supervise other solicitors/paralegals. The successful candidate will be advising our clients on all the following areas of employment law: • challenging all forms of discrimination; • disputing terms of employment or violations resulting from direct or indirect discriminatory behaviour; • conducting investigations and taking statements; • challenging unfair disciplinary action; • harassment in the workplace; and • contractual issues. We only want calls from candidates NOT agencies Job Type: Part-time • Cycle to work scheme • Work from home Schedule: Ability to commute/relocate: • London, EC1M 3JU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: • Employment Law: 5 years (preferred) Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, EC1M 3JU Candidates should send their CV and cover letter to Alhena Saghir at (Marketing & Business Development Coordinator).
Foster & Foster Solicitors - Public Law Solicitor (Part Time) (94 views) About the Job About Foster & Foster Solicitors We are a reputable London practice committed to helping and contributing to our community by achieving justice and results for our clients. We are committed to providing an excellent service to our clients and have taken on some ground-breaking work. We are established in Housing, Debt, Public Law, Discrimination law and Employment Law. We are an expanding firm with innovative and progressive policies and practices. We also have offices on Liverpool Street and can also work from Farringdon, London. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Public Law Solicitor to join our team on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified legal professional looking to maintain a fulfilling career while enjoying work-life balance. Key Responsibilities • Advise clients on public law matters including judicial review, human rights issues, and regulatory challenges • Represent clients in proceedings before courts and tribunals • Draft legal documents including pleadings, witness statements, and legal opinions • Engage with public bodies and government departments • Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm • Stay updated on relevant legal developments and case law Requirements • Qualified solicitor with proven experience in public law (+3yrs PQE) • Strong understanding of administrative law principles and judicial review • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives • Experience managing complex caseloads efficiently • Experience of supervising paralegals • Commitment to providing exceptional client service Hours and Location • Hybrid working arrangement available • Supportive and collaborative team environment • Generous holiday allowance (pro-rated) • Flexible working arrangements To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and availability. Send to Alhena Saghir at . We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We do not receive applications from Agencies.
Jul 03, 2025
Full time
Foster & Foster Solicitors - Public Law Solicitor (Part Time) (94 views) About the Job About Foster & Foster Solicitors We are a reputable London practice committed to helping and contributing to our community by achieving justice and results for our clients. We are committed to providing an excellent service to our clients and have taken on some ground-breaking work. We are established in Housing, Debt, Public Law, Discrimination law and Employment Law. We are an expanding firm with innovative and progressive policies and practices. We also have offices on Liverpool Street and can also work from Farringdon, London. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Public Law Solicitor to join our team on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified legal professional looking to maintain a fulfilling career while enjoying work-life balance. Key Responsibilities • Advise clients on public law matters including judicial review, human rights issues, and regulatory challenges • Represent clients in proceedings before courts and tribunals • Draft legal documents including pleadings, witness statements, and legal opinions • Engage with public bodies and government departments • Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm • Stay updated on relevant legal developments and case law Requirements • Qualified solicitor with proven experience in public law (+3yrs PQE) • Strong understanding of administrative law principles and judicial review • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives • Experience managing complex caseloads efficiently • Experience of supervising paralegals • Commitment to providing exceptional client service Hours and Location • Hybrid working arrangement available • Supportive and collaborative team environment • Generous holiday allowance (pro-rated) • Flexible working arrangements To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and availability. Send to Alhena Saghir at . We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We do not receive applications from Agencies.
We are looking for an applicant who is bright, well-organised, enthusiastic and committed to access to justice. The role is a unique opportunity to work closely with the CEO to ensure the smooth delivery of LAG's magazine, books and training. The successful candidate will get to attend interesting events, develop their writing skills and be part of the dynamic LAG team. As LAG is at the heart of the social justice lawyering community, the successful candidate will work closely with our partner organisations including leading law firms, chambers and NGOs. What we do: LAG supports and empowers those providing legal services and using the law to achieve justice for those who are disadvantaged, unable to speak for themselves or who struggle to be heard, by: Publishing and disseminating accessible, high quality, authoritative and up to date legal information and knowledge. Delivering education and training and creating opportunities for the exchange of ideas. Being an authoritative voice speaking up for justice and improving law and practice. Our vision is a fair legal system that excludes no one, upholds equality and social justice, and meets the needs of the people it serves. Job Description To coordinate operations for a small and dynamic team to deliver LAG's mission promoting access to justice. Principal duties: Training and events -Assisting the CEO with background research, inviting speakers, organising venues and attending events -Arranging online and in person seminars/conferences/training and dealing with marketing of events, preparation of brochures, sending out training material and customer queries -Drafting website and social media posts Magazine & books -Magazine renewals -Bulk book orders -Relationship management of key accounts -Posting job adverts -Constant Contact mailout -Developing marketing eg. podcasts and building a social media profile Customer services & administration -Assisting customer service when cover required for customer queries -Setting up users on the website/ebooks -Point of contact for subscription agencies -Attend and take notes at meetings, including staff meetings and external meetings as required -Co-ordinate staff meetings and sub-groups, including collating and circulating papers, coordinating logistics and meeting spaces (in person or online) -General administrative support Person Specification Personal Qualities Committed to the core values and objectives of the organisation Friendly and approachable Self-motivated and ability to prioritise own workload A 'can do' positive attitude Abilities Organised with good attention to detail Ability to work under pressure and to a deadline Positive attitude to problem solving Confident to work unsupervised on own and as part of a team Energetic and resilient attitude Skills and knowledge Strong interest in access to justice issues Professional approach to work and strong interpersonal skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent IT skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Eventbrite Well-developed knowledge of all the main social media platforms Excellent time management and organisational skills Please send a CV and covering letter, of no more than two pages, addressing the criteria in the Personal Specification
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
We are looking for an applicant who is bright, well-organised, enthusiastic and committed to access to justice. The role is a unique opportunity to work closely with the CEO to ensure the smooth delivery of LAG's magazine, books and training. The successful candidate will get to attend interesting events, develop their writing skills and be part of the dynamic LAG team. As LAG is at the heart of the social justice lawyering community, the successful candidate will work closely with our partner organisations including leading law firms, chambers and NGOs. What we do: LAG supports and empowers those providing legal services and using the law to achieve justice for those who are disadvantaged, unable to speak for themselves or who struggle to be heard, by: Publishing and disseminating accessible, high quality, authoritative and up to date legal information and knowledge. Delivering education and training and creating opportunities for the exchange of ideas. Being an authoritative voice speaking up for justice and improving law and practice. Our vision is a fair legal system that excludes no one, upholds equality and social justice, and meets the needs of the people it serves. Job Description To coordinate operations for a small and dynamic team to deliver LAG's mission promoting access to justice. Principal duties: Training and events -Assisting the CEO with background research, inviting speakers, organising venues and attending events -Arranging online and in person seminars/conferences/training and dealing with marketing of events, preparation of brochures, sending out training material and customer queries -Drafting website and social media posts Magazine & books -Magazine renewals -Bulk book orders -Relationship management of key accounts -Posting job adverts -Constant Contact mailout -Developing marketing eg. podcasts and building a social media profile Customer services & administration -Assisting customer service when cover required for customer queries -Setting up users on the website/ebooks -Point of contact for subscription agencies -Attend and take notes at meetings, including staff meetings and external meetings as required -Co-ordinate staff meetings and sub-groups, including collating and circulating papers, coordinating logistics and meeting spaces (in person or online) -General administrative support Person Specification Personal Qualities Committed to the core values and objectives of the organisation Friendly and approachable Self-motivated and ability to prioritise own workload A 'can do' positive attitude Abilities Organised with good attention to detail Ability to work under pressure and to a deadline Positive attitude to problem solving Confident to work unsupervised on own and as part of a team Energetic and resilient attitude Skills and knowledge Strong interest in access to justice issues Professional approach to work and strong interpersonal skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent IT skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Eventbrite Well-developed knowledge of all the main social media platforms Excellent time management and organisational skills Please send a CV and covering letter, of no more than two pages, addressing the criteria in the Personal Specification