We are looking for an Executive Assistant to work within the Northern Ireland Directorate, Business Support Team. Your primary role will be to provide excellent administrative support to the Northern Ireland Director and to provide a business support service to the Northern Ireland Funding team and wider Directorate. As part of the small Business Support Team, you will provide a flexible and responsive executive support service to the Northern Ireland Director that will include daily diary management. Day to day responsibilities: You will have exceptional organisational and diary management skills. You will be able to deal with ad hoc requests in a timely manner ensuring that nothing falls through the cracks. You will provide a range of business and administrative support as required by the wider Funding team in relation to the delivery of our programmes that will require excellent IT skills and proficiency. You will have excellent communication skills both written and verbal and have the ability to take minutes in a clear and concise manner. You will be required to support with venue sourcing, travel and accommodation arrangements, event logistics including catering and hospitality, and ensure we achieve the best environment for effective and efficient meetings. You will display a customer centric approach in your handling of internal and external queries and be ready to take the initiative and problem solve, with a calm and professional approach and attention to detail. You ll be flexible in how you work, proactively engaging with and developing effective and collaborative working relationships at all levels across teams and wider organisation. You will maintain a high level of quality communication keeping both internal and external stakeholders adequately informed and updated, whilst recognising the need for discretion and confidentiality. Your experience will show you are able to quickly familiarise yourself with a complex environment and are able to hit the ground running. Fundamentally, you will have a passion for making a difference and playing your part in making the Fund a great place to work. Interview Dates: Tuesday 29 July and Wednesday 30 July 2025 Location: This is a permanent, hybrid role, contracted to the Northern Ireland office in Belfast. You will be expected to be in the office for one to two days a week, as well as attending key meetings in person. On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below Essential Criteria Experience of working as an executive assistant to senior positions, with good knowledge of key administrative processes Good understanding of excellent customer service and relationship management skills Ability to capture information in a clear and concise manner Excellent organisational and planning skills Ability to analyse complex documentation Experience of working collaboratively, and an understanding of the skills required to work productively within a team Excellent IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365 Flexibility to understand and implement change and continuous improvement Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
Jul 03, 2025
Full time
We are looking for an Executive Assistant to work within the Northern Ireland Directorate, Business Support Team. Your primary role will be to provide excellent administrative support to the Northern Ireland Director and to provide a business support service to the Northern Ireland Funding team and wider Directorate. As part of the small Business Support Team, you will provide a flexible and responsive executive support service to the Northern Ireland Director that will include daily diary management. Day to day responsibilities: You will have exceptional organisational and diary management skills. You will be able to deal with ad hoc requests in a timely manner ensuring that nothing falls through the cracks. You will provide a range of business and administrative support as required by the wider Funding team in relation to the delivery of our programmes that will require excellent IT skills and proficiency. You will have excellent communication skills both written and verbal and have the ability to take minutes in a clear and concise manner. You will be required to support with venue sourcing, travel and accommodation arrangements, event logistics including catering and hospitality, and ensure we achieve the best environment for effective and efficient meetings. You will display a customer centric approach in your handling of internal and external queries and be ready to take the initiative and problem solve, with a calm and professional approach and attention to detail. You ll be flexible in how you work, proactively engaging with and developing effective and collaborative working relationships at all levels across teams and wider organisation. You will maintain a high level of quality communication keeping both internal and external stakeholders adequately informed and updated, whilst recognising the need for discretion and confidentiality. Your experience will show you are able to quickly familiarise yourself with a complex environment and are able to hit the ground running. Fundamentally, you will have a passion for making a difference and playing your part in making the Fund a great place to work. Interview Dates: Tuesday 29 July and Wednesday 30 July 2025 Location: This is a permanent, hybrid role, contracted to the Northern Ireland office in Belfast. You will be expected to be in the office for one to two days a week, as well as attending key meetings in person. On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below Essential Criteria Experience of working as an executive assistant to senior positions, with good knowledge of key administrative processes Good understanding of excellent customer service and relationship management skills Ability to capture information in a clear and concise manner Excellent organisational and planning skills Ability to analyse complex documentation Experience of working collaboratively, and an understanding of the skills required to work productively within a team Excellent IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365 Flexibility to understand and implement change and continuous improvement Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
The National Lottery Community Fund is recruiting for a Communications Manager to play a vital role in the newly restructured communications and engagement function to deliver on our strategy, It Starts With Community. The role is part of our ambitious transformation as we implement a significant pivot in our communications approach building on our support for grant-making to demonstrate the powerful impact communities have in strengthening society and improving lives. In this role, you ll deliver integrated communications that bring our missions and the story of National Lottery funding to life. You ll be the strategic voice behind the campaigns that highlight how communities are creating lasting social change. You will focus on two key areas - your country, Scotland, and one of the four core missions - creating powerful alignment between them and helping to showcase the impact of community-led projects across the UK. You ll work closely with Strategic Communications Leads and other colleagues across the organisation to deliver communications plans that align with our corporate strategy and customer journey. Your work will help shape public understanding of the Fund, build trust with stakeholders, and inspire communities to engage with our funding. We are looking for a creative and strategic communicator with a passion for storytelling. You ll be experienced in developing integrated campaigns and working across teams to deliver high-impact communications. Key responsibilities: Develop deep insight into at least one portfolio and mission, to enable you to implement effective communications plans for your mission and portfolio, aligned to the corporate plan, and the Fund s customer journey, including supporting the Strategic Communications Lead to build and manage matrix teams. Provide communications support to portfolio and mission leads, including creating messaging, narrative and content, social and brand assets, working closely with colleagues in the wider team to deliver effective and impactful communications activities. Build relationships with journalists and lead on devolved media relations activities in your country, working closely with colleagues in the media team to deliver integrated activities, monitoring media and advising on opportunities and risks. Ensure rapid response to emerging issues with processes and protocol on lines to take and spokespeople, including participating in the out of hours on call rota. Liaise with colleagues in funding teams to identify opportunities for storytelling, working with the content manager to bring these to life Liaise with internal communications colleagues to ensure external communications generate engagement within the Fund Project manage and deliver corporate communications assets, including the annual report and corporate strategy updates. Interview Date: Wednesday 6th or Thursday 7th August - virtual Location: Scotland, Hybrid Our teams are based across the UK, so there will be occasional travel to attend meetings and spend time with Fund colleagues. On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below Essential criteria Track record in planning and delivering integrated communications campaigns, with experience managing matrix teams Excellent content and copywriting skills, used to producing assets to tight deadlines. Able to adapt tone and style for different audiences and channels Experience in complex institutions, involving colleagues and stakeholders up to leadership level A sound understanding of devolution and the impact that has on communications and public affairs requirements. Project management skills; confident working in a matrixed organisation with competing deadlines Experience of strategic communications counsel and advising senior leaders and stakeholders, particularly in times of reputational risk and crisis management Desirable criteria Relevant qualification Experience in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
Jul 03, 2025
Full time
The National Lottery Community Fund is recruiting for a Communications Manager to play a vital role in the newly restructured communications and engagement function to deliver on our strategy, It Starts With Community. The role is part of our ambitious transformation as we implement a significant pivot in our communications approach building on our support for grant-making to demonstrate the powerful impact communities have in strengthening society and improving lives. In this role, you ll deliver integrated communications that bring our missions and the story of National Lottery funding to life. You ll be the strategic voice behind the campaigns that highlight how communities are creating lasting social change. You will focus on two key areas - your country, Scotland, and one of the four core missions - creating powerful alignment between them and helping to showcase the impact of community-led projects across the UK. You ll work closely with Strategic Communications Leads and other colleagues across the organisation to deliver communications plans that align with our corporate strategy and customer journey. Your work will help shape public understanding of the Fund, build trust with stakeholders, and inspire communities to engage with our funding. We are looking for a creative and strategic communicator with a passion for storytelling. You ll be experienced in developing integrated campaigns and working across teams to deliver high-impact communications. Key responsibilities: Develop deep insight into at least one portfolio and mission, to enable you to implement effective communications plans for your mission and portfolio, aligned to the corporate plan, and the Fund s customer journey, including supporting the Strategic Communications Lead to build and manage matrix teams. Provide communications support to portfolio and mission leads, including creating messaging, narrative and content, social and brand assets, working closely with colleagues in the wider team to deliver effective and impactful communications activities. Build relationships with journalists and lead on devolved media relations activities in your country, working closely with colleagues in the media team to deliver integrated activities, monitoring media and advising on opportunities and risks. Ensure rapid response to emerging issues with processes and protocol on lines to take and spokespeople, including participating in the out of hours on call rota. Liaise with colleagues in funding teams to identify opportunities for storytelling, working with the content manager to bring these to life Liaise with internal communications colleagues to ensure external communications generate engagement within the Fund Project manage and deliver corporate communications assets, including the annual report and corporate strategy updates. Interview Date: Wednesday 6th or Thursday 7th August - virtual Location: Scotland, Hybrid Our teams are based across the UK, so there will be occasional travel to attend meetings and spend time with Fund colleagues. On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below Essential criteria Track record in planning and delivering integrated communications campaigns, with experience managing matrix teams Excellent content and copywriting skills, used to producing assets to tight deadlines. Able to adapt tone and style for different audiences and channels Experience in complex institutions, involving colleagues and stakeholders up to leadership level A sound understanding of devolution and the impact that has on communications and public affairs requirements. Project management skills; confident working in a matrixed organisation with competing deadlines Experience of strategic communications counsel and advising senior leaders and stakeholders, particularly in times of reputational risk and crisis management Desirable criteria Relevant qualification Experience in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
The National Lottery Community Fund is recruiting for a Communications Manager, Northern Ireland to play a vital role in the newly restructured communications and engagement function to deliver on our strategy, It Starts With Community. The role is part of our ambitious transformation as we implement a significant pivot in our communications approach building on our support for grant-making to demonstrate the powerful impact communities have in strengthening society and improving lives. In this role, you ll deliver integrated communications that bring our missions and the story of National Lottery funding to life. You ll be the strategic voice behind the campaigns that highlight how communities are creating lasting social change. You will focus on two key areas - your country, and one of the four core missions - creating powerful alignment between them and helping to showcase the impact of community-led projects across the UK. You ll work closely with Strategic Communications Leads and colleagues across the organisation to deliver communications plans that align with our corporate strategy and customer journey. Your work will help shape public understanding of the Fund, build trust with stakeholders, and inspire communities to engage with our funding. We are looking for a creative and strategic communicator with a passion for storytelling. You ll be experienced in developing integrated campaigns and working across teams to deliver high-impact communications. Key responsibilities: Develop deep insight into at least one portfolio and mission, to enable you to implement effective communications plans for your mission and portfolio, aligned to the corporate plan, and the Fund s customer journey, including supporting Strategic Communications Leads to build and manage matrix teams Provide communications support to portfolio and mission leads, including creating messaging, narrative and content, social and brand assets, working closely with colleagues in the wider team to deliver effective and impactful communications activities Build relationships with journalists and lead on devolved media relations activities in your country, working closely with colleagues in the media team to deliver integrated activities, monitoring media and advising on opportunities and risks. Ensure rapid response to emerging issues with processes and protocol on lines to take and spokespeople, including participating in the out of hours on call rota. Liaise with colleagues in funding teams to identify opportunities for storytelling, working with the content manager to bring these to life Liaise with internal communications colleagues to ensure external communications generate engagement within the Fund Project manage and deliver corporate communications assets, including the annual report and corporate strategy updates. Interview Date: Monday 28th July - virtual Location: Belfast, Hybrid On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below Essential criteria Track record in planning and delivering integrated communications campaigns, with experience managing matrix teams Excellent content and copywriting skills, used to producing assets to tight deadlines. Able to adapt tone and style for different audiences and channels Experience in complex institutions, involving colleagues and stakeholders up to leadership level A sound understanding of devolution and the impact that has on communications and public affairs requirements. Project management skills; confident working in a matrixed organisation with competing deadlines Experience of strategic communications counsel and advising senior leaders and stakeholders, particularly in times of reputational risk and crisis management Desirable criteria Relevant qualification Experience in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
Jul 03, 2025
Full time
The National Lottery Community Fund is recruiting for a Communications Manager, Northern Ireland to play a vital role in the newly restructured communications and engagement function to deliver on our strategy, It Starts With Community. The role is part of our ambitious transformation as we implement a significant pivot in our communications approach building on our support for grant-making to demonstrate the powerful impact communities have in strengthening society and improving lives. In this role, you ll deliver integrated communications that bring our missions and the story of National Lottery funding to life. You ll be the strategic voice behind the campaigns that highlight how communities are creating lasting social change. You will focus on two key areas - your country, and one of the four core missions - creating powerful alignment between them and helping to showcase the impact of community-led projects across the UK. You ll work closely with Strategic Communications Leads and colleagues across the organisation to deliver communications plans that align with our corporate strategy and customer journey. Your work will help shape public understanding of the Fund, build trust with stakeholders, and inspire communities to engage with our funding. We are looking for a creative and strategic communicator with a passion for storytelling. You ll be experienced in developing integrated campaigns and working across teams to deliver high-impact communications. Key responsibilities: Develop deep insight into at least one portfolio and mission, to enable you to implement effective communications plans for your mission and portfolio, aligned to the corporate plan, and the Fund s customer journey, including supporting Strategic Communications Leads to build and manage matrix teams Provide communications support to portfolio and mission leads, including creating messaging, narrative and content, social and brand assets, working closely with colleagues in the wider team to deliver effective and impactful communications activities Build relationships with journalists and lead on devolved media relations activities in your country, working closely with colleagues in the media team to deliver integrated activities, monitoring media and advising on opportunities and risks. Ensure rapid response to emerging issues with processes and protocol on lines to take and spokespeople, including participating in the out of hours on call rota. Liaise with colleagues in funding teams to identify opportunities for storytelling, working with the content manager to bring these to life Liaise with internal communications colleagues to ensure external communications generate engagement within the Fund Project manage and deliver corporate communications assets, including the annual report and corporate strategy updates. Interview Date: Monday 28th July - virtual Location: Belfast, Hybrid On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below Essential criteria Track record in planning and delivering integrated communications campaigns, with experience managing matrix teams Excellent content and copywriting skills, used to producing assets to tight deadlines. Able to adapt tone and style for different audiences and channels Experience in complex institutions, involving colleagues and stakeholders up to leadership level A sound understanding of devolution and the impact that has on communications and public affairs requirements. Project management skills; confident working in a matrixed organisation with competing deadlines Experience of strategic communications counsel and advising senior leaders and stakeholders, particularly in times of reputational risk and crisis management Desirable criteria Relevant qualification Experience in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
We have a Senior Solicitor opportunity in our in-house legal team to work on a broad range of matters. Fixed term contract until 16th January 2026, 4 days a week (0.8 FTE) The successful candidate will be required to provide legal advice across areas of law including but not limited to public law, charity law and general commercial law, including intellectual property, contracts and procurement. You will also advise on subsidy control, information law and litigation, provide practical legal advice to help further our Strategy, It Starts with Community , in a user-friendly way, to ensures that we are complying with our statutory and regulatory framework. The role requires an ability to get up to speed with new areas of the law as the team deals with a broad range of legal issues. The Senior Solicitor will use their legal knowledge and experience to improve the Fund s internal processes. They will generally manage their own legal files (often on important funding initiatives and partnerships) working in a highly collaborative and collegiate team, where the sharing of legal know how and continuous improvement is highly valued up to date management information about the work and impact of the Legal Team to senior managers. The Senior Solicitor will be working in a Legal team of 14 colleagues. The role does not include any line management responsibilities but it does have matrix management responsibilities for more junior members of the team (Solicitors, paralegals and Legal officer). Strong general commercial legal experience is essential. Experience working in an in-house or private practice environment in the UK with a varied and workload and wide range of customers would be ideal, as would experience of public law and advising public bodies. The roles can be based in any of our UK offices, with hybrid home/office working arrangements available. It is expected that the candidate will attend the London office every couple of months for key meetings. Interview Date: Week commencing 7th and 14th July Location: We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The roles can be based at any of our UK offices, these are Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Newtown. On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below Essential Criteria UK qualified (or equivalent) solicitor or barrister At least five years relevant post-qualification experience in private practice or in-house Legal in a medium/large sized organisation Strong general commercial experience Team player with excellent interpersonal skills Excellent attention to detail and good drafting and negotiation skills Excellent communication and customer management skills Ability to manage multiple demands and priorities with good organisational and time management skills Ability to quickly upskill in new legal areas and use your initiative to proactively improve ways of working Desirable criteria Experience or knowledge of public law and procurement law Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
Jul 01, 2025
Full time
We have a Senior Solicitor opportunity in our in-house legal team to work on a broad range of matters. Fixed term contract until 16th January 2026, 4 days a week (0.8 FTE) The successful candidate will be required to provide legal advice across areas of law including but not limited to public law, charity law and general commercial law, including intellectual property, contracts and procurement. You will also advise on subsidy control, information law and litigation, provide practical legal advice to help further our Strategy, It Starts with Community , in a user-friendly way, to ensures that we are complying with our statutory and regulatory framework. The role requires an ability to get up to speed with new areas of the law as the team deals with a broad range of legal issues. The Senior Solicitor will use their legal knowledge and experience to improve the Fund s internal processes. They will generally manage their own legal files (often on important funding initiatives and partnerships) working in a highly collaborative and collegiate team, where the sharing of legal know how and continuous improvement is highly valued up to date management information about the work and impact of the Legal Team to senior managers. The Senior Solicitor will be working in a Legal team of 14 colleagues. The role does not include any line management responsibilities but it does have matrix management responsibilities for more junior members of the team (Solicitors, paralegals and Legal officer). Strong general commercial legal experience is essential. Experience working in an in-house or private practice environment in the UK with a varied and workload and wide range of customers would be ideal, as would experience of public law and advising public bodies. The roles can be based in any of our UK offices, with hybrid home/office working arrangements available. It is expected that the candidate will attend the London office every couple of months for key meetings. Interview Date: Week commencing 7th and 14th July Location: We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The roles can be based at any of our UK offices, these are Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Newtown. On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below Essential Criteria UK qualified (or equivalent) solicitor or barrister At least five years relevant post-qualification experience in private practice or in-house Legal in a medium/large sized organisation Strong general commercial experience Team player with excellent interpersonal skills Excellent attention to detail and good drafting and negotiation skills Excellent communication and customer management skills Ability to manage multiple demands and priorities with good organisational and time management skills Ability to quickly upskill in new legal areas and use your initiative to proactively improve ways of working Desirable criteria Experience or knowledge of public law and procurement law Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
This role is an opportunity for a Solicitor to join a large team of twelve, with no line management responsibilities. This is a fast paced in-house legal team which works on a broad range of matters. The successful candidate will be required to provide legal advice across areas of law including but not limited to contracts, procurement, charity, litigation, insolvency, subsidy and state aid, debt recovery and public law. In addition to providing substantive advice, the role requires a solicitor to be able to research and upskill on new areas of law very swiftly. Further, it is expected that the solicitor will use his or her legal knowledge to improve the Fund s internal processes and precedents, and ensure that the Fund complies with statutory and regulatory frameworks at all times. The bulk of the solicitor s workload will consist of autonomous matters and legal queries. These will need to be answered in a timely manner. Further, the solicitor will also work on larger scale projects where the opportunity arises. Experience working in a fast paced in-house or private practice environment would be ideal, as would experience dealing with a range of clients, and experience with public law or public bodies. Knowledge of debt recovery/litigation and state aid/subsidy law would be beneficial, as would experience gained in the UK. Interview Date: We will complete shortlisting 17th and look to interview 19th and 20th March 2025. Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams Location: Can be based anywhere in the UK - We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices, these are Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Newcastle and Newtown. On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below Essential criteria UK qualified solicitor, barrister or equivalent At least two years relevant experience in private practice or in-house legal in a medium/large sized organisation Excellent attention to detail and good drafting and negotiation skills Good communication and client management skills Ability to manage multiple demands and priorities with good organisational and time management skills Ability to quickly grasp new legal concepts Team player with excellent interpersonal skills Ability to use your initiative to proactively improve ways of working Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
This role is an opportunity for a Solicitor to join a large team of twelve, with no line management responsibilities. This is a fast paced in-house legal team which works on a broad range of matters. The successful candidate will be required to provide legal advice across areas of law including but not limited to contracts, procurement, charity, litigation, insolvency, subsidy and state aid, debt recovery and public law. In addition to providing substantive advice, the role requires a solicitor to be able to research and upskill on new areas of law very swiftly. Further, it is expected that the solicitor will use his or her legal knowledge to improve the Fund s internal processes and precedents, and ensure that the Fund complies with statutory and regulatory frameworks at all times. The bulk of the solicitor s workload will consist of autonomous matters and legal queries. These will need to be answered in a timely manner. Further, the solicitor will also work on larger scale projects where the opportunity arises. Experience working in a fast paced in-house or private practice environment would be ideal, as would experience dealing with a range of clients, and experience with public law or public bodies. Knowledge of debt recovery/litigation and state aid/subsidy law would be beneficial, as would experience gained in the UK. Interview Date: We will complete shortlisting 17th and look to interview 19th and 20th March 2025. Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams Location: Can be based anywhere in the UK - We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices, these are Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Newcastle and Newtown. On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below Essential criteria UK qualified solicitor, barrister or equivalent At least two years relevant experience in private practice or in-house legal in a medium/large sized organisation Excellent attention to detail and good drafting and negotiation skills Good communication and client management skills Ability to manage multiple demands and priorities with good organisational and time management skills Ability to quickly grasp new legal concepts Team player with excellent interpersonal skills Ability to use your initiative to proactively improve ways of working Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
About Us The National Lottery Community Fund is the largest funder of community activity in the UK - we support people and communities to prosper and thrive. National Lottery players raise an incredible £36 million a week for good causes. This money funds projects and activities that transform communities, protect our heritage and enrich lives through arts, spots and culture. We are proud to be one of 12 distributors responsible for awarding this funding across the UK. Thanks to National Lottery players, last year we were able to award over half a billion pounds of life-changing funding to UK communities, supporting thousands of projects making a real difference to people's lives. Over eight in ten of our grants were for under £10,000 going to grassroots groups and charities across the UK doing great things to support their communities, during a particularly tough time. We also distribute non-National Lottery funds, working closely with Government on funding for important issues, such as tackling loneliness, multiple and complex needs, mental health and distributing Dormant Accounts money. Over the last five years we've awarded a total of £3.4 billion, of which £2.7 billion is National Lottery money. We fund things that matter - whether helping communities respond positively to national, regional or local priorities, or helping the UK achieve its big social ambitions. Our grants range from £500 up to multi-million-pound programmes - supporting people and projects to do extraordinary things and bring great ideas for their community to life. About the Role We are looking to recruit a Funding Officer to join our South London Team You'll be part of a team, led by a Funding Manager, and comprised of several other Funding Officers. The South London Team covers the boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Southwark and Sutton. As a Funding Officer you will assess requests for funding and manage grants on our Reaching Communities programme, using local knowledge, best practice, thematic expertise, and the experience of customers and stakeholders to improve our grant making and inform our decision making. By working closely with people and communities from a defined geographical area within South London, you will understand what matters to them and where our funding can make the biggest difference. Being responsible for supporting local people and communities you will have a strong understanding of our vision, our commitment to equity and inclusion and our funding products. You'll also need to support our stakeholders, helping them to make connections that will help them achieve their goals. Being responsible for the pipeline of projects you will need to understand and respond to the different needs of our customers by providing advice and considered feedback and be willing to have challenging but constructive conversations. You will ensure our grant management and assessment play an effective part in contributing to the Fund's knowledge and learning as a grant maker. You will manage your own caseload, liaise with grant recipients, undertake project visits, identify and manage risk, supporting organisations to deliver their projects and measure their impact. You'll also need to work within the Fund's policies and procedures and the necessary legislation, and in a way that is in line with our vision and principles. You will represent the Fund within your local area including at funding fairs and external meetings and create opportunities for people to come together. You will share learning from your conversations, events, grant holder reports and evaluations with other colleagues so that we can maximise our impact. Contract Type: Permanent - full time Hours: Full time; 37 Hours per week, flexible working considered Interview Date: W/C 3rd January 2022 Salary: £27,810 - £28,500 Essential Criteria We are looking for local talented people from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences who share our values and are passionate about making a difference through our funding. Whether through lived or gained experience you will really understand the communities we work with. You will have: Strong written and verbal communication skills and confidence to operate in a wide range of environments Ability to build and maintain excellent relationships at several different levels with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion Confidence to use your judgement, take initiative and challenge when appropriate An ability to manage your own workload with minimal supervision. Ideally you will live within South London and have excellent knowledge of the area. You will work from several locations, including your home and our offices with the expectation that you will be flexible in order to get the best outcomes for our customers. Desirable Criteria Knowledge of London's charity sector and experience working with underrepresented communities in the region Understanding of financial planning and business plans, ability to analyse accounts and numerical data. Demonstrable IT skills and the ability to learn detailed processes For You We seek to develop our staff and offer a wide range of personal development opportunities. We offer a range of generous benefits including: Generous annual leave and company pension scheme Flexible working to support staff with their work/life balance, taking into account things such as caring responsibilities, worship and attendance at religious festivals Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave Season ticket and cycle to work loans Paid volunteering leave Equal Opportunities Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone - we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. We are committed to being an inclusive and great place to work, and recognise our people come from diverse backgrounds. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from disabled people and will proactively make reasonable adjustments if needed through the recruitment process and during employment. This can be related to a physical and mental health conditions. We are also proud to be a Stonewall Diversity Champion, supporting our commitment to being a great place to work for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) staff.
Dec 02, 2021
Full time
About Us The National Lottery Community Fund is the largest funder of community activity in the UK - we support people and communities to prosper and thrive. National Lottery players raise an incredible £36 million a week for good causes. This money funds projects and activities that transform communities, protect our heritage and enrich lives through arts, spots and culture. We are proud to be one of 12 distributors responsible for awarding this funding across the UK. Thanks to National Lottery players, last year we were able to award over half a billion pounds of life-changing funding to UK communities, supporting thousands of projects making a real difference to people's lives. Over eight in ten of our grants were for under £10,000 going to grassroots groups and charities across the UK doing great things to support their communities, during a particularly tough time. We also distribute non-National Lottery funds, working closely with Government on funding for important issues, such as tackling loneliness, multiple and complex needs, mental health and distributing Dormant Accounts money. Over the last five years we've awarded a total of £3.4 billion, of which £2.7 billion is National Lottery money. We fund things that matter - whether helping communities respond positively to national, regional or local priorities, or helping the UK achieve its big social ambitions. Our grants range from £500 up to multi-million-pound programmes - supporting people and projects to do extraordinary things and bring great ideas for their community to life. About the Role We are looking to recruit a Funding Officer to join our South London Team You'll be part of a team, led by a Funding Manager, and comprised of several other Funding Officers. The South London Team covers the boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Southwark and Sutton. As a Funding Officer you will assess requests for funding and manage grants on our Reaching Communities programme, using local knowledge, best practice, thematic expertise, and the experience of customers and stakeholders to improve our grant making and inform our decision making. By working closely with people and communities from a defined geographical area within South London, you will understand what matters to them and where our funding can make the biggest difference. Being responsible for supporting local people and communities you will have a strong understanding of our vision, our commitment to equity and inclusion and our funding products. You'll also need to support our stakeholders, helping them to make connections that will help them achieve their goals. Being responsible for the pipeline of projects you will need to understand and respond to the different needs of our customers by providing advice and considered feedback and be willing to have challenging but constructive conversations. You will ensure our grant management and assessment play an effective part in contributing to the Fund's knowledge and learning as a grant maker. You will manage your own caseload, liaise with grant recipients, undertake project visits, identify and manage risk, supporting organisations to deliver their projects and measure their impact. You'll also need to work within the Fund's policies and procedures and the necessary legislation, and in a way that is in line with our vision and principles. You will represent the Fund within your local area including at funding fairs and external meetings and create opportunities for people to come together. You will share learning from your conversations, events, grant holder reports and evaluations with other colleagues so that we can maximise our impact. Contract Type: Permanent - full time Hours: Full time; 37 Hours per week, flexible working considered Interview Date: W/C 3rd January 2022 Salary: £27,810 - £28,500 Essential Criteria We are looking for local talented people from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences who share our values and are passionate about making a difference through our funding. Whether through lived or gained experience you will really understand the communities we work with. You will have: Strong written and verbal communication skills and confidence to operate in a wide range of environments Ability to build and maintain excellent relationships at several different levels with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion Confidence to use your judgement, take initiative and challenge when appropriate An ability to manage your own workload with minimal supervision. Ideally you will live within South London and have excellent knowledge of the area. You will work from several locations, including your home and our offices with the expectation that you will be flexible in order to get the best outcomes for our customers. Desirable Criteria Knowledge of London's charity sector and experience working with underrepresented communities in the region Understanding of financial planning and business plans, ability to analyse accounts and numerical data. Demonstrable IT skills and the ability to learn detailed processes For You We seek to develop our staff and offer a wide range of personal development opportunities. We offer a range of generous benefits including: Generous annual leave and company pension scheme Flexible working to support staff with their work/life balance, taking into account things such as caring responsibilities, worship and attendance at religious festivals Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave Season ticket and cycle to work loans Paid volunteering leave Equal Opportunities Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone - we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. We are committed to being an inclusive and great place to work, and recognise our people come from diverse backgrounds. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from disabled people and will proactively make reasonable adjustments if needed through the recruitment process and during employment. This can be related to a physical and mental health conditions. We are also proud to be a Stonewall Diversity Champion, supporting our commitment to being a great place to work for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) staff.
