Contract Type: Full time permanent Location: London About Food & Drink Federation The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is the voice of the UK food and drink industry, the largest manufacturing sector in the country. We represent and support our members, which range from global brands to small and medium-sized enterprises, in navigating the complex regulatory landscape and driving sustainable growth. Our mission is to ensure that the UK food and drink industry remains competitive, innovative, and resilient. We achieve this through robust policy advocacy, strategic initiatives, and by fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence. Overview of the role of Chief Operating Officer In this newly created role as Chief Operating Officer, you will hold overall strategic responsibility for ensuring that FDF has clear and ambitious plans for future income and member growth. You will lead our efforts to recruit and retain members, diversify commercial income, and ensure our digital platforms are modern and well-utilized. Your remit will encompass financial, IT, HR, facilities, membership, digital, and commercial matters, ensuring the cohesive delivery of corporate functions. As the Chief Operating Officer, you will be responsible for: Membership Growth: Drive membership growth and retention across the sector, from SMEs to large companies, ensuring we meet their diverse needs. Commercial Success: Develop and implement marketing initiatives to drive commercial income and oversee flagship events that align with our strategic objectives. Digital Innovation: Maximise the functionality of our digital platforms, engaging staff and members to build FDF's impact. Corporate Services: Provide strategic oversight of finance, HR, facilities, and IT to ensure operational excellence. Leadership: Contribute to corporate strategic planning and professional development initiatives as a key member of the leadership team. To qualify for the role of Chief Operating Officer, you must have demonstrable experience of: Leading and managing diverse teams and delivering outstanding results particularly in the context of commercial growth and operational management within an organisation. Using your background in digital communications and stakeholder management to deliver meaningful results which are aligned to the strategic objectives, mission and values of an organisation. Innovating and driving change / commercial evolution through your strategic mindset, commercial acumen and emotional intelligence. Excellent people skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver complex programmes. Experience in the food and drink sector or membership organisations is considered highly advantageous. To apply for the role of Chief Operating Officer with Food & Drink Federation (FDF) For more information on the opportunity of Chief Operating Officer of Food and Drink Federation please get in touch with Tom Ewen on from our selected search partner, Berwick Partners. Alternatively, please click on this link to see the full job profile, job description and person specification. To apply please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV along with a covering statement which highlights your motivations towards this opportunity and capabilities in a position of this kind. Please simply click on the Apply for this Role button on the relevant Berwick Partners job page. The close date for your application is set for 1 st June 2025 This is the privacy policy relating to the protection of FDF job applicants' information. The FDF will ensure that data is always processed in accordance with the provisions of relevant data protection legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is the convenor, adviser and voice of the UK food & drink industry, the largest manufacturing sector in the country.
Jul 23, 2025
Full time
Contract Type: Full time permanent Location: London About Food & Drink Federation The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is the voice of the UK food and drink industry, the largest manufacturing sector in the country. We represent and support our members, which range from global brands to small and medium-sized enterprises, in navigating the complex regulatory landscape and driving sustainable growth. Our mission is to ensure that the UK food and drink industry remains competitive, innovative, and resilient. We achieve this through robust policy advocacy, strategic initiatives, and by fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence. Overview of the role of Chief Operating Officer In this newly created role as Chief Operating Officer, you will hold overall strategic responsibility for ensuring that FDF has clear and ambitious plans for future income and member growth. You will lead our efforts to recruit and retain members, diversify commercial income, and ensure our digital platforms are modern and well-utilized. Your remit will encompass financial, IT, HR, facilities, membership, digital, and commercial matters, ensuring the cohesive delivery of corporate functions. As the Chief Operating Officer, you will be responsible for: Membership Growth: Drive membership growth and retention across the sector, from SMEs to large companies, ensuring we meet their diverse needs. Commercial Success: Develop and implement marketing initiatives to drive commercial income and oversee flagship events that align with our strategic objectives. Digital Innovation: Maximise the functionality of our digital platforms, engaging staff and members to build FDF's impact. Corporate Services: Provide strategic oversight of finance, HR, facilities, and IT to ensure operational excellence. Leadership: Contribute to corporate strategic planning and professional development initiatives as a key member of the leadership team. To qualify for the role of Chief Operating Officer, you must have demonstrable experience of: Leading and managing diverse teams and delivering outstanding results particularly in the context of commercial growth and operational management within an organisation. Using your background in digital communications and stakeholder management to deliver meaningful results which are aligned to the strategic objectives, mission and values of an organisation. Innovating and driving change / commercial evolution through your strategic mindset, commercial acumen and emotional intelligence. Excellent people skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver complex programmes. Experience in the food and drink sector or membership organisations is considered highly advantageous. To apply for the role of Chief Operating Officer with Food & Drink Federation (FDF) For more information on the opportunity of Chief Operating Officer of Food and Drink Federation please get in touch with Tom Ewen on from our selected search partner, Berwick Partners. Alternatively, please click on this link to see the full job profile, job description and person specification. To apply please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV along with a covering statement which highlights your motivations towards this opportunity and capabilities in a position of this kind. Please simply click on the Apply for this Role button on the relevant Berwick Partners job page. The close date for your application is set for 1 st June 2025 This is the privacy policy relating to the protection of FDF job applicants' information. The FDF will ensure that data is always processed in accordance with the provisions of relevant data protection legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is the convenor, adviser and voice of the UK food & drink industry, the largest manufacturing sector in the country.
Policy and Public Affairs Officer We're looking for a passionate and politically savvy Policy and Public Affairs Officer to help shape the future of foster care in Wales at a time of exciting political opportunity. Position: Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Wales) Location: Hybrid with weekly travel to the Cardiff office Salary: £27,405 - £32,480 per annum Contract: Permanent, full time - 35 hours per week Closing Date: Sunday 27th July, 12am Interview Date: Monday 4th August (Cardiff office) What you'll be doing: This is a pivotal role within the UK-wide policy and campaigns team, influencing Welsh policy to improve the lives of children in foster care and the families who support them. With elections in the Senedd on the horizon, you'll have a real opportunity to bring about change through political engagement, stakeholder influence and youth-led campaigning. Key objectives include: Influencing parliamentary and policy-making processes in Wales Delivering high-impact campaigns and research projects Supporting the young people's advisory board and amplifying lived experience Producing high-quality written materials for policy, campaigns and members Contributing to UK-wide projects and cross-team collaboration Who we're looking for: This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with policy and campaigning experience who is passionate about improving outcomes for children in foster care. You'll need to be confident building relationships with politicians, government figures and people with lived experience, and skilled at producing credible, evidence-based materials that influence decision-makers. We're especially keen to hear from people with: Knowledge of the Welsh policy landscape and children's social care Experience supporting youth-led or lived experience campaigning A strong understanding of influencing and policy development Excellent written and verbal communication skills At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the role - even if you don't meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. In return: 38 days leave (including bank holidays) Flexible and hybrid working A range of family friendly and fostering friendly leave options Enhanced maternity, adoption and sick pay 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline Pension and life assurance Contribution to eye tests and lenses Season ticket loans Our commitment to diversity: We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, particularly under-represented communities. If you are care experienced and meet the minimum criteria, you'll be guaranteed an interview. Applicants with disabilities can request reasonable adjustments. We also consider job-share arrangements for all roles. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Policy Officer, Campaigns Officer, Public Affairs Adviser, Government Relations Officer, Children's Social Care Policy Officer, Youth Engagement Lead, Advocacy Officer, External Affairs Officer.
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
Policy and Public Affairs Officer We're looking for a passionate and politically savvy Policy and Public Affairs Officer to help shape the future of foster care in Wales at a time of exciting political opportunity. Position: Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Wales) Location: Hybrid with weekly travel to the Cardiff office Salary: £27,405 - £32,480 per annum Contract: Permanent, full time - 35 hours per week Closing Date: Sunday 27th July, 12am Interview Date: Monday 4th August (Cardiff office) What you'll be doing: This is a pivotal role within the UK-wide policy and campaigns team, influencing Welsh policy to improve the lives of children in foster care and the families who support them. With elections in the Senedd on the horizon, you'll have a real opportunity to bring about change through political engagement, stakeholder influence and youth-led campaigning. Key objectives include: Influencing parliamentary and policy-making processes in Wales Delivering high-impact campaigns and research projects Supporting the young people's advisory board and amplifying lived experience Producing high-quality written materials for policy, campaigns and members Contributing to UK-wide projects and cross-team collaboration Who we're looking for: This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with policy and campaigning experience who is passionate about improving outcomes for children in foster care. You'll need to be confident building relationships with politicians, government figures and people with lived experience, and skilled at producing credible, evidence-based materials that influence decision-makers. We're especially keen to hear from people with: Knowledge of the Welsh policy landscape and children's social care Experience supporting youth-led or lived experience campaigning A strong understanding of influencing and policy development Excellent written and verbal communication skills At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the role - even if you don't meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. In return: 38 days leave (including bank holidays) Flexible and hybrid working A range of family friendly and fostering friendly leave options Enhanced maternity, adoption and sick pay 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline Pension and life assurance Contribution to eye tests and lenses Season ticket loans Our commitment to diversity: We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, particularly under-represented communities. If you are care experienced and meet the minimum criteria, you'll be guaranteed an interview. Applicants with disabilities can request reasonable adjustments. We also consider job-share arrangements for all roles. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Policy Officer, Campaigns Officer, Public Affairs Adviser, Government Relations Officer, Children's Social Care Policy Officer, Youth Engagement Lead, Advocacy Officer, External Affairs Officer.
Senior Policy Advisor (Deforestation) £44,000 £49,000pa Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL/Hybrid Working This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. We unfortunately do not have any opportunities available for sponsorship. Any offer of employment, if applicable, will be subject to receiving evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. At WWF-UK we re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via our website. About the role We re looking to recruit a Senior Policy Adviser to join our Policy Solutions team and help deliver a new ambitious 3-year strategy to bring nature back from the brink by delivering a sustainable future in the UK and stopping deforestation overseas. Your remit will be to encourage a global transition to more sustainable land use and resilient food and farming system by using policy to tackle deforestation. As Senior Policy Adviser your particular focus will be on setting the direction and delivering public policy for deforestation and conversion free and sustainable agricultural supply chains, for the UK and major consumer markets globally, particularly EU and China. You will be building on work of advocacy, campaigns and on the ground programme expertise in the UK and our partner offices. This role will involve supporting, and at times, leading an iterative process to understand the problem, explore and innovate solutions as well as design and prototype policy. We will look to you to maintain oversight of policy developments in farming, analysing existing and proposed policies for effectiveness and quality and being alert to new policy ideas. You will produce technical reports, coordinate activity with network colleagues and develop links and strategic relationships with other organisations to maximise our impact too. This role is ideal for a creative policy specialists, interested in the process and outcome of policy development, inspired by exploring and developing solutions, designing and prototyping policy and influencing implementation. We re looking for someone with: Policy development experience In-depth experience and knowledge in one or (ideally) more of the following areas of policy: Deforestation/ Supply Chains and one or more of Land Use/Agriculture or Food Fisheries/Seafood or Supply Chains/Trade. Climate or Nature Restoration or Economics An understanding of how policy is influenced, both inside and outside Government. Experience of developing and influencing key stakeholders, changing opinions, practices and creating new models to deliver policy change. Understanding (and ideally previous experience) of the opportunities and challenges that arise from working on issues in a global network and across the whole of the UK. Experience of carrying out and commissioning research. Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills We re looking for someone with: Policy development experience In-depth experience and knowledge in one or (ideally) more of the following areas of policy: Climate/Agriculture or Land Use/Deforestation or Food/Supply Chains or Biodiversity/Nature Restoration or Economics or Fisheries/Seafood or Trade. An understanding of how policy is influenced, both inside and outside Government. Experience of developing and influencing key stakeholders, changing opinions, practices and creating new models to deliver policy change. Understanding (and ideally previous experience) of the opportunities and challenges that arise from working on issues in a global network and across the whole of the UK. Experience of carrying out and commissioning research. Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills. Benefits, rewards & location The salary for this role is £44,000 £49,000pa. We also offer a full benefits and rewards package including: Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to a maximum of 31 days plus bank holidays Flexible working options 7.5% employer contribution to pension, increased to 10% with employee contribution. Training and development opportunities Regular wellbeing initiatives. This role is hybrid and you ll be required to be in the office 20% of your contracted hours. The job is based at our UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey. The Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK, and you ll hot desk among trees and gardens. About WWF-UK We re a global conservation charity with hundreds of projects around the world and millions of supporters. At WWF-UK, we re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what s left is not enough we re now in a race to restore the natural world and prevent catastrophic climate change before it s too late. And it s a race we can still win. We re courageous and passionate about fighting for the future we want to see a world where people and nature can thrive. We were born out of passion and science, and for more than 60 years we ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We operate with integrity, collaboratively and with respect for those we work alongside. How to apply and the recruitment process Please click on the link and apply via our website by completing the application form and submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us. Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their full self to work.
Jul 11, 2025
Full time
Senior Policy Advisor (Deforestation) £44,000 £49,000pa Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL/Hybrid Working This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. We unfortunately do not have any opportunities available for sponsorship. Any offer of employment, if applicable, will be subject to receiving evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. At WWF-UK we re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via our website. About the role We re looking to recruit a Senior Policy Adviser to join our Policy Solutions team and help deliver a new ambitious 3-year strategy to bring nature back from the brink by delivering a sustainable future in the UK and stopping deforestation overseas. Your remit will be to encourage a global transition to more sustainable land use and resilient food and farming system by using policy to tackle deforestation. As Senior Policy Adviser your particular focus will be on setting the direction and delivering public policy for deforestation and conversion free and sustainable agricultural supply chains, for the UK and major consumer markets globally, particularly EU and China. You will be building on work of advocacy, campaigns and on the ground programme expertise in the UK and our partner offices. This role will involve supporting, and at times, leading an iterative process to understand the problem, explore and innovate solutions as well as design and prototype policy. We will look to you to maintain oversight of policy developments in farming, analysing existing and proposed policies for effectiveness and quality and being alert to new policy ideas. You will produce technical reports, coordinate activity with network colleagues and develop links and strategic relationships with other organisations to maximise our impact too. This role is ideal for a creative policy specialists, interested in the process and outcome of policy development, inspired by exploring and developing solutions, designing and prototyping policy and influencing implementation. We re looking for someone with: Policy development experience In-depth experience and knowledge in one or (ideally) more of the following areas of policy: Deforestation/ Supply Chains and one or more of Land Use/Agriculture or Food Fisheries/Seafood or Supply Chains/Trade. Climate or Nature Restoration or Economics An understanding of how policy is influenced, both inside and outside Government. Experience of developing and influencing key stakeholders, changing opinions, practices and creating new models to deliver policy change. Understanding (and ideally previous experience) of the opportunities and challenges that arise from working on issues in a global network and across the whole of the UK. Experience of carrying out and commissioning research. Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills We re looking for someone with: Policy development experience In-depth experience and knowledge in one or (ideally) more of the following areas of policy: Climate/Agriculture or Land Use/Deforestation or Food/Supply Chains or Biodiversity/Nature Restoration or Economics or Fisheries/Seafood or Trade. An understanding of how policy is influenced, both inside and outside Government. Experience of developing and influencing key stakeholders, changing opinions, practices and creating new models to deliver policy change. Understanding (and ideally previous experience) of the opportunities and challenges that arise from working on issues in a global network and across the whole of the UK. Experience of carrying out and commissioning research. Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills. Benefits, rewards & location The salary for this role is £44,000 £49,000pa. We also offer a full benefits and rewards package including: Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to a maximum of 31 days plus bank holidays Flexible working options 7.5% employer contribution to pension, increased to 10% with employee contribution. Training and development opportunities Regular wellbeing initiatives. This role is hybrid and you ll be required to be in the office 20% of your contracted hours. The job is based at our UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey. The Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK, and you ll hot desk among trees and gardens. About WWF-UK We re a global conservation charity with hundreds of projects around the world and millions of supporters. At WWF-UK, we re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what s left is not enough we re now in a race to restore the natural world and prevent catastrophic climate change before it s too late. And it s a race we can still win. We re courageous and passionate about fighting for the future we want to see a world where people and nature can thrive. We were born out of passion and science, and for more than 60 years we ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We operate with integrity, collaboratively and with respect for those we work alongside. How to apply and the recruitment process Please click on the link and apply via our website by completing the application form and submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us. Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their full self to work.
Senior Policy Advisor (Deforestation) Job reference: REQ000909 £44,000 £49,000pa Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL/Hybrid Working This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. We unfortunately do not have any opportunities available for sponsorship. Any offer of employment, if applicable, will be subject to receiving evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. At WWF-UK we re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via our website. About the role We re looking to recruit a Senior Policy Adviser to join our Policy Solutions team and help deliver a new ambitious 3-year strategy to bring nature back from the brink by delivering a sustainable future in the UK and stopping deforestation overseas. Your remit will be to encourage a global transition to more sustainable land use and resilient food and farming system by using policy to tackle deforestation. As Senior Policy Adviser your particular focus will be on setting the direction and delivering public policy for deforestation and conversion free and sustainable agricultural supply chains, for the UK and major consumer markets globally, particularly EU and China. You will be building on work of advocacy, campaigns and on the ground programme expertise in the UK and our partner offices. This role will involve supporting, and at times, leading an iterative process to understand the problem, explore and innovate solutions as well as design and prototype policy. We will look to you to maintain oversight of policy developments in farming, analysing existing and proposed policies for effectiveness and quality and being alert to new policy ideas. You will produce technical reports, coordinate activity with network colleagues and develop links and strategic relationships with other organisations to maximise our impact too. This role is ideal for a creative policy specialists, interested in the process and outcome of policy development, inspired by exploring and developing solutions, designing and prototyping policy and influencing implementation. We re looking for someone with: Policy development experience In-depth experience and knowledge in one or (ideally) more of the following areas of policy: Deforestation/ Supply Chains and one or more of Land Use/Agriculture or Food Fisheries/Seafood or Supply Chains/Trade. Climate or Nature Restoration or Economics An understanding of how policy is influenced, both inside and outside Government. Experience of developing and influencing key stakeholders, changing opinions, practices and creating new models to deliver policy change. Understanding (and ideally previous experience) of the opportunities and challenges that arise from working on issues in a global network and across the whole of the UK. Experience of carrying out and commissioning research. Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills We re looking for someone with: Policy development experience In-depth experience and knowledge in one or (ideally) more of the following areas of policy : Climate/Agriculture or Land Use/Deforestation or Food/Supply Chains or Biodiversity/Nature Restoration or Economics or Fisheries/Seafood or Trade. An understanding of how policy is influenced, both inside and outside Government. Experience of developing and influencing key stakeholders, changing opinions, practices and creating new models to deliver policy change. Understanding (and ideally previous experience) of the opportunities and challenges that arise from working on issues in a global network and across the whole of the UK. Experience of carrying out and commissioning research. Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills. Benefits, rewards & location The salary for this role is £44,000 £49,000pa. We also offer a full benefits and rewards package including: Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to a maximum of 31 days plus bank holidays Flexible working options 7.5% employer contribution to pension, increased to 10% with employee contribution. Training and development opportunities Regular wellbeing initiatives. This role is hybrid and you ll be required to be in the office 20% of your contracted hours. The job is based at our UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey. The Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK, and you ll hot desk among trees and gardens. About WWF-UK We re a global conservation charity with hundreds of projects around the world and millions of supporters. At WWF-UK, we re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what s left is not enough we re now in a race to restore the natural world and prevent catastrophic climate change before it s too late. And it s a race we can still win. We re courageous and passionate about fighting for the future we want to see a world where people and nature can thrive. We were born out of passion and science, and for more than 60 years we ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We operate with integrity, collaboratively and with respect for those we work alongside. How to apply and the recruitment process Please click on the link and apply via our website by completing the application form and submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us. Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their full self to work.
Jul 11, 2025
Full time
Senior Policy Advisor (Deforestation) Job reference: REQ000909 £44,000 £49,000pa Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL/Hybrid Working This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. We unfortunately do not have any opportunities available for sponsorship. Any offer of employment, if applicable, will be subject to receiving evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. At WWF-UK we re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via our website. About the role We re looking to recruit a Senior Policy Adviser to join our Policy Solutions team and help deliver a new ambitious 3-year strategy to bring nature back from the brink by delivering a sustainable future in the UK and stopping deforestation overseas. Your remit will be to encourage a global transition to more sustainable land use and resilient food and farming system by using policy to tackle deforestation. As Senior Policy Adviser your particular focus will be on setting the direction and delivering public policy for deforestation and conversion free and sustainable agricultural supply chains, for the UK and major consumer markets globally, particularly EU and China. You will be building on work of advocacy, campaigns and on the ground programme expertise in the UK and our partner offices. This role will involve supporting, and at times, leading an iterative process to understand the problem, explore and innovate solutions as well as design and prototype policy. We will look to you to maintain oversight of policy developments in farming, analysing existing and proposed policies for effectiveness and quality and being alert to new policy ideas. You will produce technical reports, coordinate activity with network colleagues and develop links and strategic relationships with other organisations to maximise our impact too. This role is ideal for a creative policy specialists, interested in the process and outcome of policy development, inspired by exploring and developing solutions, designing and prototyping policy and influencing implementation. We re looking for someone with: Policy development experience In-depth experience and knowledge in one or (ideally) more of the following areas of policy: Deforestation/ Supply Chains and one or more of Land Use/Agriculture or Food Fisheries/Seafood or Supply Chains/Trade. Climate or Nature Restoration or Economics An understanding of how policy is influenced, both inside and outside Government. Experience of developing and influencing key stakeholders, changing opinions, practices and creating new models to deliver policy change. Understanding (and ideally previous experience) of the opportunities and challenges that arise from working on issues in a global network and across the whole of the UK. Experience of carrying out and commissioning research. Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills We re looking for someone with: Policy development experience In-depth experience and knowledge in one or (ideally) more of the following areas of policy : Climate/Agriculture or Land Use/Deforestation or Food/Supply Chains or Biodiversity/Nature Restoration or Economics or Fisheries/Seafood or Trade. An understanding of how policy is influenced, both inside and outside Government. Experience of developing and influencing key stakeholders, changing opinions, practices and creating new models to deliver policy change. Understanding (and ideally previous experience) of the opportunities and challenges that arise from working on issues in a global network and across the whole of the UK. Experience of carrying out and commissioning research. Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills. Benefits, rewards & location The salary for this role is £44,000 £49,000pa. We also offer a full benefits and rewards package including: Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to a maximum of 31 days plus bank holidays Flexible working options 7.5% employer contribution to pension, increased to 10% with employee contribution. Training and development opportunities Regular wellbeing initiatives. This role is hybrid and you ll be required to be in the office 20% of your contracted hours. The job is based at our UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey. The Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK, and you ll hot desk among trees and gardens. About WWF-UK We re a global conservation charity with hundreds of projects around the world and millions of supporters. At WWF-UK, we re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what s left is not enough we re now in a race to restore the natural world and prevent catastrophic climate change before it s too late. And it s a race we can still win. We re courageous and passionate about fighting for the future we want to see a world where people and nature can thrive. We were born out of passion and science, and for more than 60 years we ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We operate with integrity, collaboratively and with respect for those we work alongside. How to apply and the recruitment process Please click on the link and apply via our website by completing the application form and submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us. Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their full self to work.
Closing date: Thursday, 6 March 2025 Contract type: Permanent The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships. We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health. These challenges need the bold science we support, but they won't be solved by science alone. We are looking for an Investment Analyst to join our team. Where in Wellcome will I be working? You will be working within the Investment team reporting to one of the Principals in the team. This role is part of the Active Manager Selection team within the Investment division. Wellcome's Investment portfolio of over £37 billion is diversified across asset classes and geographies with an objective of generating returns to fund the charitable mission and at least preserve the endowment in real terms long-term. The Active Manager Selection team looks to identify the strongest long only equity managers and hedge funds investing in a range of liquid markets around the world. We seek to identify talented investors with well-defined, high quality processes to provide us with diversified sources of returns to enable us to meet our portfolio return target. What will I be doing? The Investment Analyst will undertake analytical, monitoring and relationship management work for the Active Manager Selection team, as well as wider work across the portfolio to directly inform decision making and assist the Investments team in the delivery of its investment objectives. As an Investment Analyst , you will: Provide qualitative and quantitative analytical skills to the portfolio management team, which is responsible for investing directly and indirectly across all investment asset classes, with a specific focus on active manager selection Assist in the monitoring and review of existing liquid market managers, and evaluation of new opportunities, research investment ideas to contribute to the wider portfolio Assist in the negotiation of legal terms in accordance with Wellcome's requirements Utilise financial analysis and investment judgement to inform portfolio decisions Actively network and promote Wellcome in the investment market as well as liaise with third parties, including external managers, consultants and advisers Contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation, collaborating across departments. Is this job for me? We are looking for people with a strong interest in long term investing. People who will thrive in this role are those who are intellectually curious, pro-active, and who enjoy working as part of a team to provide healthy challenge and analyse qualitative and quantitative data to identify good investments. The successful candidate will have high levels of integrity and strong relationship management skills. You will have the opportunity to build your career as a globally-oriented, long term investor, with experience across a range of asset classes, but focusing in particular on active managers investing in liquid markets. We are looking for someone with: Experience of working in an investment management or financial services organization Ability to build strong relationships with counterparties and colleagues, while resolving any conflicts in a confident and constructive manner. Strong basic IT skills, including proficiency in Excel as well as strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, including basic financial modelling Adaptability and flexibility to work across the Investment team, critical thinker, objective, inquisitive and great attention to detail To apply please upload your current CV and complete our short application Interview dates: W/c 17 and w/c 24 March You can view the full job description on our website You can read more about the benefits we offer our employees on our website Our Hybrid Way of Working We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best. At Wellcome we have a hybrid way of working which is 3 days in our Euston Road offices (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office. Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome . We are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. Please visit our website for more information on adjustments and accessibility, or contact us at . Upon a conditional offer being made, the successful applicant for this position will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (or equivalent) criminal record check to disclose any ' unspent ' criminal convictions or conditional cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The criminal record check with not show anything that is ' spent '. For further guidance on disclosure of criminal records please see this UK Government Guidance. You can view our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders here. You can view our Privacy Statement here.
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
Closing date: Thursday, 6 March 2025 Contract type: Permanent The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships. We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health. These challenges need the bold science we support, but they won't be solved by science alone. We are looking for an Investment Analyst to join our team. Where in Wellcome will I be working? You will be working within the Investment team reporting to one of the Principals in the team. This role is part of the Active Manager Selection team within the Investment division. Wellcome's Investment portfolio of over £37 billion is diversified across asset classes and geographies with an objective of generating returns to fund the charitable mission and at least preserve the endowment in real terms long-term. The Active Manager Selection team looks to identify the strongest long only equity managers and hedge funds investing in a range of liquid markets around the world. We seek to identify talented investors with well-defined, high quality processes to provide us with diversified sources of returns to enable us to meet our portfolio return target. What will I be doing? The Investment Analyst will undertake analytical, monitoring and relationship management work for the Active Manager Selection team, as well as wider work across the portfolio to directly inform decision making and assist the Investments team in the delivery of its investment objectives. As an Investment Analyst , you will: Provide qualitative and quantitative analytical skills to the portfolio management team, which is responsible for investing directly and indirectly across all investment asset classes, with a specific focus on active manager selection Assist in the monitoring and review of existing liquid market managers, and evaluation of new opportunities, research investment ideas to contribute to the wider portfolio Assist in the negotiation of legal terms in accordance with Wellcome's requirements Utilise financial analysis and investment judgement to inform portfolio decisions Actively network and promote Wellcome in the investment market as well as liaise with third parties, including external managers, consultants and advisers Contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation, collaborating across departments. Is this job for me? We are looking for people with a strong interest in long term investing. People who will thrive in this role are those who are intellectually curious, pro-active, and who enjoy working as part of a team to provide healthy challenge and analyse qualitative and quantitative data to identify good investments. The successful candidate will have high levels of integrity and strong relationship management skills. You will have the opportunity to build your career as a globally-oriented, long term investor, with experience across a range of asset classes, but focusing in particular on active managers investing in liquid markets. We are looking for someone with: Experience of working in an investment management or financial services organization Ability to build strong relationships with counterparties and colleagues, while resolving any conflicts in a confident and constructive manner. Strong basic IT skills, including proficiency in Excel as well as strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, including basic financial modelling Adaptability and flexibility to work across the Investment team, critical thinker, objective, inquisitive and great attention to detail To apply please upload your current CV and complete our short application Interview dates: W/c 17 and w/c 24 March You can view the full job description on our website You can read more about the benefits we offer our employees on our website Our Hybrid Way of Working We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best. At Wellcome we have a hybrid way of working which is 3 days in our Euston Road offices (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office. Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome . We are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. Please visit our website for more information on adjustments and accessibility, or contact us at . Upon a conditional offer being made, the successful applicant for this position will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (or equivalent) criminal record check to disclose any ' unspent ' criminal convictions or conditional cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The criminal record check with not show anything that is ' spent '. For further guidance on disclosure of criminal records please see this UK Government Guidance. You can view our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders here. You can view our Privacy Statement here.
Location: Plymouth Salary: £42,697 per annum Full time: 37.5 per week Contract: Permanent Closing date: Thursday 6th March 2025 at 11.30 pm Are you a Solicitor with experience of housing and homelessness law and Legal Aid? If so then consider a move to Shelter you could soon be making a real difference to people affected by the housing emergency. About the role Using your legal expertise, you will play a key role in tackling housing in justice and unfair housing practices. You will be working under our Legal Aid contract, delivering legal advice and representing tenants at court where needed. Delivering systemic change through legal challenge to prevent homeless will also be a considerable part of the role. You will also work with the team in the Hub to help make sure people in the community are aware of their housing rights and how to enforce them, as well as providing support to Trainee Solicitors and Legal Advisers, ensuring good practice and compliance. About You Qualified as a Solicitor with at least three years post qualifying experience, you will have a strong knowledge of housing law and substantial experience of managing a wide range of housing cases. You have strong skills in court advocacy, litigation, report writing, file reviews and are able to meet financial targets. You will be able to meet the 2018 SQM supervisor standard in housing and be able to demonstrate experience of working under a legal aid contract. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. About Shelter Home is a human right. It's our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything. We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist. About The Team Our Legal Service provides specialist legal knowledge across Shelter through four teams covering Community Legal advice, Strategic Litigation, the National Legal Team and Legal Support Team. You will be part of our Community Legal Team, who are based across our 11 hub locations and work alongside hub colleagues every day to fight housing injustice and deliver systemic change relating to housing practice in our local communities. The Advice team at our Plymouth Hub delivers legal aid funded and non-legal aid funded work throughout Devon and Cornwall. Also based at the Hub are members of our Lived Experience team, who deliver a range of activities with the aim of ensuring the views and experiences of individuals with lived experience of bad housing or homelessness informs all of Shelter's work and a Community Organiser who works with the local community to fight the housing emergency. People are at the heart of the services we offer and in order to keep growing and evolving to suit the communities we work with and bring about real change, we need to understand what really matters for people. We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. How to Apply Please submit your CV with a supporting statement with responses to the 'About You' points 1-7 outlined in the job description of no more than 1000 words. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses: We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset Safeguarding Statement Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Recruitment Agencies Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
Location: Plymouth Salary: £42,697 per annum Full time: 37.5 per week Contract: Permanent Closing date: Thursday 6th March 2025 at 11.30 pm Are you a Solicitor with experience of housing and homelessness law and Legal Aid? If so then consider a move to Shelter you could soon be making a real difference to people affected by the housing emergency. About the role Using your legal expertise, you will play a key role in tackling housing in justice and unfair housing practices. You will be working under our Legal Aid contract, delivering legal advice and representing tenants at court where needed. Delivering systemic change through legal challenge to prevent homeless will also be a considerable part of the role. You will also work with the team in the Hub to help make sure people in the community are aware of their housing rights and how to enforce them, as well as providing support to Trainee Solicitors and Legal Advisers, ensuring good practice and compliance. About You Qualified as a Solicitor with at least three years post qualifying experience, you will have a strong knowledge of housing law and substantial experience of managing a wide range of housing cases. You have strong skills in court advocacy, litigation, report writing, file reviews and are able to meet financial targets. You will be able to meet the 2018 SQM supervisor standard in housing and be able to demonstrate experience of working under a legal aid contract. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. About Shelter Home is a human right. It's our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything. We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist. About The Team Our Legal Service provides specialist legal knowledge across Shelter through four teams covering Community Legal advice, Strategic Litigation, the National Legal Team and Legal Support Team. You will be part of our Community Legal Team, who are based across our 11 hub locations and work alongside hub colleagues every day to fight housing injustice and deliver systemic change relating to housing practice in our local communities. The Advice team at our Plymouth Hub delivers legal aid funded and non-legal aid funded work throughout Devon and Cornwall. Also based at the Hub are members of our Lived Experience team, who deliver a range of activities with the aim of ensuring the views and experiences of individuals with lived experience of bad housing or homelessness informs all of Shelter's work and a Community Organiser who works with the local community to fight the housing emergency. People are at the heart of the services we offer and in order to keep growing and evolving to suit the communities we work with and bring about real change, we need to understand what really matters for people. We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. How to Apply Please submit your CV with a supporting statement with responses to the 'About You' points 1-7 outlined in the job description of no more than 1000 words. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses: We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset Safeguarding Statement Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Recruitment Agencies Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The Refugee Council is one of the leading organisations in the UK working with asylum seekers and refugees. We provide advice and assistance across a wide range of issues. These include helping asylum seekers through the asylum system, accessing housing, welfare, benefits, health, education, and employment. Our teams work with relevant agencies such as the Home Office, Local Authorities, Housing providers and more. You can find out more about the work we do, our strategy, and our values on our website. Inclusion and accessibility: Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from diverse backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request. The Children's Services is responsible for delivering services to separated asylum seeking and refugee children. The service also leads on raising the profile of their clients and advocates on their behalf. Supporting this work, the Section also promotes good practice to statutory and voluntary agencies and supports the Refugee Council Advocacy and Engagement Team to influence government to improve policy decisions and policy making at a national level. The focus of the Service is to offer advice and support to separated children, particularly around their asylum application, and to signpost and refer children to statutory and voluntary agencies, working with local authorities to ensure that appropriate services are provided. Main Duties and Responsibilities The postholder will work as part of a team providing advice and support to unaccompanied children and professionals in their area. They will provide an important and professional service, giving accurate, tailored and high-quality advice. Advice will be provided in an accessible manner, usually with the assistance of interpreters. As well as providing advice and in some cases ongoing casework, the postholder will liaise closely with colleagues internally and externally to ensure that any unaccompanied child who contacts us gets appropriate and specialist information, advice and support through referrals and signposting. As required, the postholder will act as the responsible adult for a child at their Home Office asylum interview. The postholder will be required to deliver outreach surgeries on demand and may need to cover for colleagues on our National Advice Line. Contract type: Fixed term until 31/03/2026
Feb 21, 2025
Full time
The Refugee Council is one of the leading organisations in the UK working with asylum seekers and refugees. We provide advice and assistance across a wide range of issues. These include helping asylum seekers through the asylum system, accessing housing, welfare, benefits, health, education, and employment. Our teams work with relevant agencies such as the Home Office, Local Authorities, Housing providers and more. You can find out more about the work we do, our strategy, and our values on our website. Inclusion and accessibility: Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from diverse backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request. The Children's Services is responsible for delivering services to separated asylum seeking and refugee children. The service also leads on raising the profile of their clients and advocates on their behalf. Supporting this work, the Section also promotes good practice to statutory and voluntary agencies and supports the Refugee Council Advocacy and Engagement Team to influence government to improve policy decisions and policy making at a national level. The focus of the Service is to offer advice and support to separated children, particularly around their asylum application, and to signpost and refer children to statutory and voluntary agencies, working with local authorities to ensure that appropriate services are provided. Main Duties and Responsibilities The postholder will work as part of a team providing advice and support to unaccompanied children and professionals in their area. They will provide an important and professional service, giving accurate, tailored and high-quality advice. Advice will be provided in an accessible manner, usually with the assistance of interpreters. As well as providing advice and in some cases ongoing casework, the postholder will liaise closely with colleagues internally and externally to ensure that any unaccompanied child who contacts us gets appropriate and specialist information, advice and support through referrals and signposting. As required, the postholder will act as the responsible adult for a child at their Home Office asylum interview. The postholder will be required to deliver outreach surgeries on demand and may need to cover for colleagues on our National Advice Line. Contract type: Fixed term until 31/03/2026
Debt Adviser Grade 3 - £31,133 per annum + excellent benefits Fixed term contract until April 2026 Blackburn Central Library with outreach work in Lancashire Closing date: Wednesday 26th February 2025 at 11:30pm Do you have experience of providing debt advice and advocacy? Then join Shelter as a Debt Adviser and you could soon be playing a vital role in standing up to the housing emergency. About the role Your role will manage a varied caseload providing high quality debt and housing related advice and support. You will need to work flexibly across the Lancashire area, including Blackpool. Working with clients you will do an initial needs assessment and develop support/case plans with aim of maximising their income by reducing outgoings, assessing affordability, setting up budgeting plans, helping to secure a home and repay debts. We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. About you You will need experience of providing debt advice and advocacy and the ability to carry out casework related interviews, maintain detailed case records and deliver group workshops and presentations. You will need the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, particularly those with lived experience of homelessness, as well as collaborating with people from other teams and organisations. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. About the Team This role will be part of our partnership with a leading bank which aims to build financial resilience and break the cycles that lead to financial exclusion and poor financial health, which negatively impacting people s housing situations. As well as helping individuals, our aim is to upskill members of the community by offering rights awareness workshops on topics like budgeting and financial resilience and benefit entitlements, empowering the community with their rights. Lancashire hub s local community priorities are homelessness and temporary accommodation, social housing and private rented sector and individuals and communities living in poverty. About Shelter Home is a human right. It s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything. We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist. How to apply Please click Apply for Job below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Your supporting statement should include responses to the first four About You points in the job description of no more than 350 words each. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses: We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset You do not need to address the points 5 - 8 in the 'About You' section, these will be assessed at interview stage for shortlisted candidates. Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered. Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Feb 21, 2025
Full time
Debt Adviser Grade 3 - £31,133 per annum + excellent benefits Fixed term contract until April 2026 Blackburn Central Library with outreach work in Lancashire Closing date: Wednesday 26th February 2025 at 11:30pm Do you have experience of providing debt advice and advocacy? Then join Shelter as a Debt Adviser and you could soon be playing a vital role in standing up to the housing emergency. About the role Your role will manage a varied caseload providing high quality debt and housing related advice and support. You will need to work flexibly across the Lancashire area, including Blackpool. Working with clients you will do an initial needs assessment and develop support/case plans with aim of maximising their income by reducing outgoings, assessing affordability, setting up budgeting plans, helping to secure a home and repay debts. We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. About you You will need experience of providing debt advice and advocacy and the ability to carry out casework related interviews, maintain detailed case records and deliver group workshops and presentations. You will need the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, particularly those with lived experience of homelessness, as well as collaborating with people from other teams and organisations. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. About the Team This role will be part of our partnership with a leading bank which aims to build financial resilience and break the cycles that lead to financial exclusion and poor financial health, which negatively impacting people s housing situations. As well as helping individuals, our aim is to upskill members of the community by offering rights awareness workshops on topics like budgeting and financial resilience and benefit entitlements, empowering the community with their rights. Lancashire hub s local community priorities are homelessness and temporary accommodation, social housing and private rented sector and individuals and communities living in poverty. About Shelter Home is a human right. It s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything. We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist. How to apply Please click Apply for Job below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Your supporting statement should include responses to the first four About You points in the job description of no more than 350 words each. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses: We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset You do not need to address the points 5 - 8 in the 'About You' section, these will be assessed at interview stage for shortlisted candidates. Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered. Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Job Opportunity: Immigration Supervisor Location: St Pauls Advice Centre, Bristol Salary: £21,674.40 actual (£36,124 full-time equivalent, NJC 26) Hours: 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE) Contract: Permanent Application Deadline: 10 am, Monday 3rd March 2025 Are you an experienced immigration adviser passionate about social justice? Do you have the skills to lead and support a dedicated team in delivering life-changing immigration advice? St Pauls Advice Centre is looking for an Immigration Supervisor to play a key role in ensuring high-quality, free, and independent immigration advice for our community. About Us For over 50 years, St Pauls Advice Centre has been a pillar of support for the people of Bristol. We provide expert guidance on immigration, housing, benefits, and other essential issues helping individuals and families to navigate complex challenges with dignity and confidence. We are committed to equality, inclusion, and empowering people through specialist legal advice and advocacy. The Role As an Immigration Supervisor , you will: Lead, support, and supervise immigration advisers and trainees Provide specialist immigration advice and casework at OISC Level 2 or higher Ensure casework meets high-quality and compliance standards Manage a caseload of complex immigration matters, including appeals and advocacy About You We re looking for someone who is: OISC Level 2 or higher (or holds an equivalent qualification) An experienced immigration adviser with a strong track record in casework A supportive leader who can supervise and develop a team Passionate about empowering individuals and fighting for social justice Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills What We Offer A supportive and inclusive workplace where your expertise makes a difference 30 days annual leave (pro-rata) + extra leave over Christmas 5% employer pension contribution Support to take OISC exams & register (if applicable) The opportunity to lead and shape a vital community service How to Apply To apply, complete the Personal and Competence application Forms and the Equality and Diversity Form by 10 am, Monday 3rd March 2025 .
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
Job Opportunity: Immigration Supervisor Location: St Pauls Advice Centre, Bristol Salary: £21,674.40 actual (£36,124 full-time equivalent, NJC 26) Hours: 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE) Contract: Permanent Application Deadline: 10 am, Monday 3rd March 2025 Are you an experienced immigration adviser passionate about social justice? Do you have the skills to lead and support a dedicated team in delivering life-changing immigration advice? St Pauls Advice Centre is looking for an Immigration Supervisor to play a key role in ensuring high-quality, free, and independent immigration advice for our community. About Us For over 50 years, St Pauls Advice Centre has been a pillar of support for the people of Bristol. We provide expert guidance on immigration, housing, benefits, and other essential issues helping individuals and families to navigate complex challenges with dignity and confidence. We are committed to equality, inclusion, and empowering people through specialist legal advice and advocacy. The Role As an Immigration Supervisor , you will: Lead, support, and supervise immigration advisers and trainees Provide specialist immigration advice and casework at OISC Level 2 or higher Ensure casework meets high-quality and compliance standards Manage a caseload of complex immigration matters, including appeals and advocacy About You We re looking for someone who is: OISC Level 2 or higher (or holds an equivalent qualification) An experienced immigration adviser with a strong track record in casework A supportive leader who can supervise and develop a team Passionate about empowering individuals and fighting for social justice Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills What We Offer A supportive and inclusive workplace where your expertise makes a difference 30 days annual leave (pro-rata) + extra leave over Christmas 5% employer pension contribution Support to take OISC exams & register (if applicable) The opportunity to lead and shape a vital community service How to Apply To apply, complete the Personal and Competence application Forms and the Equality and Diversity Form by 10 am, Monday 3rd March 2025 .
NWSSP Legal & Risk Services
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
If you are looking to join NWSSP, please see the additional information below that may be of interest to you: Job overview We are seeking to appoint one Band 8b as a Senior Regulatory Lawyer to work within the Commercial and Regulatory Team at Legal and Risk Services. The senior individual will provide legal advice and support to our clients, acting as a senior legal adviser. The individual will be responsible for developing junior members of the team, via supervision and line management. Main duties of the job To act for our clients in the NHS in Wales, by providing high quality, timely advice with a focus on public law (e.g. Judicial Review and policy creation), NHS governance, information law, healthcare commissioning and general regulatory law. To undertake line management and supervision of junior qualified lawyers, pre-qualified lawyers (such as paralegals and trainee solicitors) and support staff as required. Maintaining accurate records and files, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures, data protection, and confidentiality. Contributing to the development and improvement of the team's service delivery, such as participating in training, sharing best practice, and providing feedback. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating. Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focusing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people. Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers. NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other. Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac. Person specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Law degree & Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (or equivalent). A qualified lawyer who is either of the following: A qualified solicitor admitted to the roll of solicitors of England and Wales; A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) and where the specialist area of law described in the role profile includes civil litigation, the postholder is required to have been awarded the CILEx Civil Proceedings Advocacy certification; A qualified barrister admitted to the bar in England and Wales. Relevant Legal Knowledge. NHS/public sector background. Experience Substantial relevant post qualification experience in relevant field/fields of law as specified in the role profile i.e. litigation gained through practice. Experience of managing people. Extensive experience of reviewing large numbers of documents. Defendant litigation/ experience in relevant field of law. Experience of making presentations to legal staff. Aptitude and Abilities IT Skills/Computer literate to include the ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced. Ability to communicate in all formats on complex business and legal processes. Ability to negotiate in often difficult or emotional circumstances. Ability to prioritise and organise own work whilst being an effective leader of the team. Ability to recognise own capabilities. Ability and enthusiasm to train, mentor and professionally supervise more junior members of the team. Ability and enthusiasm to grow the work of the department and to build on and broaden the team's reputation within and outside the NHS. Experience of writing reports suitable for senior and executive level audiences. Higher Advocacy Skills. Experience of using social media to promote individual professional achievements and to enhance Legal and Risk's reputation. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh. Other Willing to undertake further professional development. Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations. Demonstrate how your personal qualities match against our NWSSP core values: Listening and learning - Working together - Taking responsibility & Innovating. Deliver excellent customer service to our internal and external customers, helping us to maintain the customer service excellence standard. We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities. If you are short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly. Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage. When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted. To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
If you are looking to join NWSSP, please see the additional information below that may be of interest to you: Job overview We are seeking to appoint one Band 8b as a Senior Regulatory Lawyer to work within the Commercial and Regulatory Team at Legal and Risk Services. The senior individual will provide legal advice and support to our clients, acting as a senior legal adviser. The individual will be responsible for developing junior members of the team, via supervision and line management. Main duties of the job To act for our clients in the NHS in Wales, by providing high quality, timely advice with a focus on public law (e.g. Judicial Review and policy creation), NHS governance, information law, healthcare commissioning and general regulatory law. To undertake line management and supervision of junior qualified lawyers, pre-qualified lawyers (such as paralegals and trainee solicitors) and support staff as required. Maintaining accurate records and files, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures, data protection, and confidentiality. Contributing to the development and improvement of the team's service delivery, such as participating in training, sharing best practice, and providing feedback. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating. Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focusing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people. Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers. NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other. Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac. Person specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Law degree & Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (or equivalent). A qualified lawyer who is either of the following: A qualified solicitor admitted to the roll of solicitors of England and Wales; A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) and where the specialist area of law described in the role profile includes civil litigation, the postholder is required to have been awarded the CILEx Civil Proceedings Advocacy certification; A qualified barrister admitted to the bar in England and Wales. Relevant Legal Knowledge. NHS/public sector background. Experience Substantial relevant post qualification experience in relevant field/fields of law as specified in the role profile i.e. litigation gained through practice. Experience of managing people. Extensive experience of reviewing large numbers of documents. Defendant litigation/ experience in relevant field of law. Experience of making presentations to legal staff. Aptitude and Abilities IT Skills/Computer literate to include the ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced. Ability to communicate in all formats on complex business and legal processes. Ability to negotiate in often difficult or emotional circumstances. Ability to prioritise and organise own work whilst being an effective leader of the team. Ability to recognise own capabilities. Ability and enthusiasm to train, mentor and professionally supervise more junior members of the team. Ability and enthusiasm to grow the work of the department and to build on and broaden the team's reputation within and outside the NHS. Experience of writing reports suitable for senior and executive level audiences. Higher Advocacy Skills. Experience of using social media to promote individual professional achievements and to enhance Legal and Risk's reputation. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh. Other Willing to undertake further professional development. Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations. Demonstrate how your personal qualities match against our NWSSP core values: Listening and learning - Working together - Taking responsibility & Innovating. Deliver excellent customer service to our internal and external customers, helping us to maintain the customer service excellence standard. We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities. If you are short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly. Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage. When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted. To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The Right Ethos - Specialist External Affairs Recruitment
Head of Advocacy and Policy (Maternity Cover) Location: London Salary expectation: £53,000 This is a full-time role Length of Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover (12 months) The Head of Advocacy and Policy (Maternity Cover) will work in close collaboration with the CEO and the Head of Campaigns and Communications to implement an integrated communications and advocacy strategy to drive public and political awareness, engage politicians, and achieve political change. UAMH provides the Secretariat for the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Nutrition for Development which works to raise the profile of global malnutrition in Parliament, strengthen cross-party Parliamentary support for UK investment in nutrition and food security, and support and challenge the UK government to maintain their leadership on global nutrition. You will have responsibility for leading this work, with the support of your colleagues, in line with the aims and objectives of the APPG Co-Chairs. Responsibilities include: Managing and implementing the advocacy strategy and programme; Coordinating the work of the APPG on Nutrition for Development; Coordinating domestic and international visits to profile solutions to end malnutrition and hunger; Identifying opportunities for the UAMH Leadership Team to speak publicly on issues relating to malnutrition and hunger; Cultivating and building relationships with Senior Government Officials, Special Advisers, Ministers, and Members of Parliament and their staff; Building and maintaining relationships across the sector; Drafting Parliamentary questions, correspondence to Ministers, submissions to relevant inquiries, and event reports; Commissioning polling and research in partnership with the Head of Campaigns and Communications; Providing sharp political and policy analysis. The Head of Advocacy and Policy (Maternity Cover) will be a senior advocacy professional with strong creative skills, a keen understanding of politics and government, and experience working with senior politicians. Experience of working in international development is preferable but not required. You will be a highly motivated self-starter used to operating at high intensity and with a high degree of autonomy. You will demonstrate a track record of working effectively with senior stakeholders and of delivering as part of a team. Your application should include: A full CV including a full employment history showing responsibilities held and relevant achievements; A cover letter of not more than one and a half pages summarising your motivation and reasons for being interested in this position; Contact information, including an email address and daytime, evening and/or mobile telephone numbers (to be used with discretion).
Feb 16, 2025
Full time
Head of Advocacy and Policy (Maternity Cover) Location: London Salary expectation: £53,000 This is a full-time role Length of Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover (12 months) The Head of Advocacy and Policy (Maternity Cover) will work in close collaboration with the CEO and the Head of Campaigns and Communications to implement an integrated communications and advocacy strategy to drive public and political awareness, engage politicians, and achieve political change. UAMH provides the Secretariat for the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Nutrition for Development which works to raise the profile of global malnutrition in Parliament, strengthen cross-party Parliamentary support for UK investment in nutrition and food security, and support and challenge the UK government to maintain their leadership on global nutrition. You will have responsibility for leading this work, with the support of your colleagues, in line with the aims and objectives of the APPG Co-Chairs. Responsibilities include: Managing and implementing the advocacy strategy and programme; Coordinating the work of the APPG on Nutrition for Development; Coordinating domestic and international visits to profile solutions to end malnutrition and hunger; Identifying opportunities for the UAMH Leadership Team to speak publicly on issues relating to malnutrition and hunger; Cultivating and building relationships with Senior Government Officials, Special Advisers, Ministers, and Members of Parliament and their staff; Building and maintaining relationships across the sector; Drafting Parliamentary questions, correspondence to Ministers, submissions to relevant inquiries, and event reports; Commissioning polling and research in partnership with the Head of Campaigns and Communications; Providing sharp political and policy analysis. The Head of Advocacy and Policy (Maternity Cover) will be a senior advocacy professional with strong creative skills, a keen understanding of politics and government, and experience working with senior politicians. Experience of working in international development is preferable but not required. You will be a highly motivated self-starter used to operating at high intensity and with a high degree of autonomy. You will demonstrate a track record of working effectively with senior stakeholders and of delivering as part of a team. Your application should include: A full CV including a full employment history showing responsibilities held and relevant achievements; A cover letter of not more than one and a half pages summarising your motivation and reasons for being interested in this position; Contact information, including an email address and daytime, evening and/or mobile telephone numbers (to be used with discretion).
Legal and Policy Adviser Location: Remote (within UK) Salary Range : From £43,983 Hours : Standard working hours 9.00 - 17.30 Length of contract: Full-time, one year contract with high likelihood of renewal. Benefits : 3% employer pension contribution, Employee Assistance Programme, consideration of flexible working requirements and work/workplace adjustments where required Starting date: ASAP Closing date : Sunday 9th March 2025 - 11pm Proposed interviews : w/c 17th March 2025 About Uplift Uplift supports efforts to create a rapid and fair transition away from oil and gas production in the UK. We strategically support, connect and elevate ideas and voices to set in motion a just transition away from fossil fuel production commensurate with the scale of the climate crisis. We are currently looking for a Legal and Policy Adviser to join our growing team to drive forward our strategic legal and policy advocacy. This is an exciting opportunity to help build an ambitious movement to phase out oil and gas extraction in the UK. The role As Legal and Policy Adviser, you will collaborate with Uplift's team and key partners to ensure that our collective work is underpinned by robust and forward-thinking legal and policy analysis. From supporting strategic litigation and legal advocacy to ensuring our politics team have a sound understanding of relevant policy frameworks, this is a diverse role at the heart of our work pushing a just transition away from oil and gas extraction. Uplift has taken and supported high-profile climate litigation and used legal insight to generate front-page headlines linked to our campaigns. Most recently, we have won the legal case against the Rosebank oil field in the North Sea. We have also generated legal analysis to support a wider network to participate in vital public consultation processes. The successful candidate will have exceptional legal and policy research skills, an ability to think strategically about law and policy opportunities, and a keen interest in climate and energy-related policy and campaigns. A strong commitment to Uplift's mission and core values is also required. Responsibilities Core responsibilities include: Support the delivery of Uplift's responses to ongoing policy processes, litigation, law reform advocacy, and legal analysis, advancing Uplift's objectives. Support the Principal Legal Adviser in executing strategic litigation opportunities and providing analysis and support to external lawyers and experts throughout. Develop legal and policy analysis to support campaign, communications and policy strategies, including support for key partners. Track ongoing policy and legal developments across Uplift's core areas of interest to support identifying key opportunities and gaps. Analyse, interpret and synthesise legal and policy developments to support the Politics team in advising our network. Provide fact-checking and ad-hoc policy and legislative analysis for the Uplift team to ensure accuracy in Uplift's public communications. Contribute to the wider work of the Research, Policy and Legal team, including building and maintaining relationships with key external partners. About you Our ideal candidate will have: Experience in a similar or related role. Policy or legal knowledge focussed on environmental or social justice. A formal legal qualification or policy and legislative experience would be beneficial. Direct experience on the energy transition, fossil fuels, renewables or a just transition would also be beneficial, but Uplift will support the right candidate in developing this expertise. A demonstrable ability to provide compelling and novel analysis, including defining and executing strategic research projects. Exceptional writing and synthesis skills, and a very strong attention to detail. Motivation, initiative, exceptionally high standards, a collaborative approach, and associated qualities needed to work in a dynamic organisation with an ambitious agenda. A strong commitment to Uplift's mission and core values of equity and climate justice. Application Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the core of Uplift's values and therefore we strongly encourage applications from candidates whose backgrounds or accessibility/support needs mean they have been traditionally under-represented in the climate and environment sector. If you are unsure if you meet the requirements or feel you will be disadvantaged by the process then please email us at so we can see how we might provide support. For the application please email a CV (2 pages) and cover letter (2 pages) to . Please note that we can only accept applications with both a CV and a cover letter. Please use the cover letter to say why you want to work for Uplift and how you could use your experience to meet the responsibilities of the role. Should you have any specific questions you wish to discuss about your application then send an email to . Should your application be successful, the next stage will include a standard interview. Unfortunately, we can only consider candidates who are already eligible to work in the UK.
Feb 12, 2025
Contractor
Legal and Policy Adviser Location: Remote (within UK) Salary Range : From £43,983 Hours : Standard working hours 9.00 - 17.30 Length of contract: Full-time, one year contract with high likelihood of renewal. Benefits : 3% employer pension contribution, Employee Assistance Programme, consideration of flexible working requirements and work/workplace adjustments where required Starting date: ASAP Closing date : Sunday 9th March 2025 - 11pm Proposed interviews : w/c 17th March 2025 About Uplift Uplift supports efforts to create a rapid and fair transition away from oil and gas production in the UK. We strategically support, connect and elevate ideas and voices to set in motion a just transition away from fossil fuel production commensurate with the scale of the climate crisis. We are currently looking for a Legal and Policy Adviser to join our growing team to drive forward our strategic legal and policy advocacy. This is an exciting opportunity to help build an ambitious movement to phase out oil and gas extraction in the UK. The role As Legal and Policy Adviser, you will collaborate with Uplift's team and key partners to ensure that our collective work is underpinned by robust and forward-thinking legal and policy analysis. From supporting strategic litigation and legal advocacy to ensuring our politics team have a sound understanding of relevant policy frameworks, this is a diverse role at the heart of our work pushing a just transition away from oil and gas extraction. Uplift has taken and supported high-profile climate litigation and used legal insight to generate front-page headlines linked to our campaigns. Most recently, we have won the legal case against the Rosebank oil field in the North Sea. We have also generated legal analysis to support a wider network to participate in vital public consultation processes. The successful candidate will have exceptional legal and policy research skills, an ability to think strategically about law and policy opportunities, and a keen interest in climate and energy-related policy and campaigns. A strong commitment to Uplift's mission and core values is also required. Responsibilities Core responsibilities include: Support the delivery of Uplift's responses to ongoing policy processes, litigation, law reform advocacy, and legal analysis, advancing Uplift's objectives. Support the Principal Legal Adviser in executing strategic litigation opportunities and providing analysis and support to external lawyers and experts throughout. Develop legal and policy analysis to support campaign, communications and policy strategies, including support for key partners. Track ongoing policy and legal developments across Uplift's core areas of interest to support identifying key opportunities and gaps. Analyse, interpret and synthesise legal and policy developments to support the Politics team in advising our network. Provide fact-checking and ad-hoc policy and legislative analysis for the Uplift team to ensure accuracy in Uplift's public communications. Contribute to the wider work of the Research, Policy and Legal team, including building and maintaining relationships with key external partners. About you Our ideal candidate will have: Experience in a similar or related role. Policy or legal knowledge focussed on environmental or social justice. A formal legal qualification or policy and legislative experience would be beneficial. Direct experience on the energy transition, fossil fuels, renewables or a just transition would also be beneficial, but Uplift will support the right candidate in developing this expertise. A demonstrable ability to provide compelling and novel analysis, including defining and executing strategic research projects. Exceptional writing and synthesis skills, and a very strong attention to detail. Motivation, initiative, exceptionally high standards, a collaborative approach, and associated qualities needed to work in a dynamic organisation with an ambitious agenda. A strong commitment to Uplift's mission and core values of equity and climate justice. Application Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the core of Uplift's values and therefore we strongly encourage applications from candidates whose backgrounds or accessibility/support needs mean they have been traditionally under-represented in the climate and environment sector. If you are unsure if you meet the requirements or feel you will be disadvantaged by the process then please email us at so we can see how we might provide support. For the application please email a CV (2 pages) and cover letter (2 pages) to . Please note that we can only accept applications with both a CV and a cover letter. Please use the cover letter to say why you want to work for Uplift and how you could use your experience to meet the responsibilities of the role. Should you have any specific questions you wish to discuss about your application then send an email to . Should your application be successful, the next stage will include a standard interview. Unfortunately, we can only consider candidates who are already eligible to work in the UK.
ILPA - Immigration Law Practitioners' Association Ltd
Organisation: Immigration Law Practitioners' Association (ILPA) Duration: Funding secured for five years Location: Hybrid / London Reports to: Legal and Parliamentary Officer and Senior Legal Projects Manager Annual leave: 25 days per annum, plus bank holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year off Salary: £30,000 to £32,000 per annum starting salary, depending on skills and experience, NB. pension is 5% of salary Working Hours: 35 hours per week, plus 1 hour lunch break (NB. evening working is required to attend any scheduled evening meetings, which ordinarily finish no later than 7pm). Very occasional travel within the UK will be required to attend meetings. Start date:As soon as possible Application deadline: 9:00am on Monday, 24 February 2025 Interviews will be held on 10 and 11 March 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Monday, 3 March 2025. Applications from individuals only - no agencies. The Legal Officer works closely with the Legal Team (Legal Director and Legal and Parliamentary Officer) to support our policy and advocacy work and with the Senior Legal Projects Manager in a key role to coordinate strategic legal advice and litigation. The Legal Officer also works closely with the rest of the ILPA Secretariat, including the Chief Executive, Content and Digital Channels Manager, Training Officer, and with Trustees, ILPA and SLAC members, the SLAC Steering Committee and co-convenors of ILPA's Working Groups. You will regularly analyse information, including legal and practice updates, and disseminate information orally and in writing to the public and to ILPA members. You will assist with answering ILPA members' legal, policy and practice-based queries, raising systemic issues with government departments as appropriate, and provide flexible, tailored, technical and practical support for practitioners and non-practitioners, who include public bodies, professional organisations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). You will assist in the preparation of legal policy and parliamentary briefings, and ILPA's responses to consultations, calls for evidence, other official submissions and correspondence with government bodies. You will also help represent ILPA in meetings and work collaboratively with colleagues across the sector in pursuit of ILPA's influencing aims. Additionally, you will support the organisation and running of ILPA's thematic Working Groups, which provide a valuable forum for ILPA members to share best practice and discuss issues of current importance, assisting with agenda-setting, presenting updates, following-up on action points, and preparing meeting summaries. The overall aim of these activities is to improve immigration, asylum and nationality law, policy and practice. You are not expected to have policy experience, as you will gain knowledge and exposure to policy work through this role and we hope to see you grow in the role and take on greater policy responsibility during your time at ILPA, accompanied by corresponding salary increments where deemed appropriate as part of our salary review process. You will work with the Senior Legal Projects Manager to develop partnerships with NGOs and legal professionals around the UK. You will coordinate the general and regional Strategic Legal Advice Committee (SLAC) meetings. These meetings will be held online, across the UK. Each SLAC group will hold four meetings per year as well as emergency meetings where necessary. You will be responsible for the minute taking of all SLAC meetings. You will work with the Senior Legal Projects Manager to set member-led meeting agendas, identify member training needs, facilitate training, update the SLAC website, and feed in to monitoring and evaluation of the project. You will be responsible for coordinating SLAC Steering Committee meetings. About you: The position would suit a self-motivated individual who is passionate about the sector and is looking to further their career in immigration policy or advocacy, including by making the transition from immigration practice to work on immigration policy and strategic legal advice and litigation coordination. You may be keen to be working at the heart of the systemic changes following Brexit, recent significant legislation, including the Nationality and Borders Act 2022, Illegal Migration Act 2023, Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024, attempts to remove people seeking asylum in the UK to Rwanda, government initiatives to "reduce net migration" such as the increased Minimum Income Requirement for family visas, and the recently introduced Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill. You will have an interest in strategic litigation and how it can be used to protect and promote the rights of those discriminated against on the basis of their migration status. You will be passionate about being involved in the coordination of a unique and exciting project that brings the third and legal sector together in developing strategic litigation. Given the complexity of immigration, asylum and nationality law, we do not expect applicants to have expertise in every area, but an understanding of the law and excellent critical analysis skills are key. Any successful applicant will be able to attend ILPA training to further their knowledge. Main responsibilities To liaise, work with, and gather evidence from members to support ILPA's influencing work and to assist with knowledge-sharing in the sector; To assist the Legal Team to influence law and policies through written and oral advocacy; To coordinate and contribute to internal and external meetings, which may have a range of attendees including ILPA members, SLAC members, government officials, parliamentarians, experts, lawyers, and other external organisations and individuals; To provide support to ILPA's thematic working groups, and SLAC meetings, including by attending evening meetings, agenda-setting, participating, drafting minutes/meeting summaries, and working with the Secretariat, working group co-convenors, and SLAC Steering Committee to take forward agreed actions; To handle queries related to the Legal Team, and SLAC work sent by members and others where appropriate, such as by forwarding these on to relevant individuals and drafting responses; To monitor, identify, store, organise, interrogate, retrieve and disseminate information, including legal and policy developments, relevant to ILPA's work; To assist with facilitating SLAC training events, communicating with SLAC members and feed into the monitoring and evaluation of SLAC; and To support internal and external communications and updates. Person Specification Essential knowledge, experience, skills, and qualities: A law degree, postgraduate qualification in law, or other relevant qualification in law; Experience of working in or with immigration, asylum and nationality law in the UK; Experience of building and managing effective professional relationships with a range of people, with demonstrable ability to communicate effectively in challenging situations; Good legal knowledge, skills and judgment, including: a) an ability to navigate and understand the Immigration Rules and Government guidance, b) a general understanding of UKVI processes, and c) an ability to clearly communicate legal and technical information orally and in writing; Excellent attention to detail; Excellent planning, coordination, organisational, time management, strategic problem-solving and independent working skills, including: a) an ability to take a proactive approach to independent working, b) managing workstreams effectively, c) confidently taking responsibility for tasks and decisions, d) meeting tight deadlines, and e) taking a calm and diligent approach to problem solving; Commitment to the principles of a non-racist, non-sexist, just, and equitable system of immigration, asylum and nationality law; Commitment to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion, and taking a proactive approach to espousing these principles; and Commitment to be a champion of ILPA by positively encouraging your team, identifying and encouraging opportunities for growth, and celebrating success. About the Immigration Law Practitioners' Association The Immigration Law Practitioners' Association (ILPA) is a charity and a professional association the majority of whose members are barristers, solicitors, advocates and IAA (previously OISC) regulated advisers practising in all aspects of immigration, asylum and nationality law. Academics, non-governmental organisations and individuals with a substantial interest in the law are also members. Founded in 1984 by leading practitioners in the field, ILPA exists to promote and improve advice and representation in immigration, asylum and nationality law, through an extensive programme of training and disseminating information and by providing research and opinion that draw on the experiences of members. ILPA is represented on numerous government, official and non-governmental advisory groups and regularly provides evidence to parliamentary and official inquiries. The Secretariat does not give advice to members of the public on individual cases but works closely with members to ensure that they are enabled to do their best for their clients. It runs ILPA's busy training programme and produces a wide range of information for members and non-members. The objectives of ILPA are: . click apply for full job details
Feb 08, 2025
Full time
Organisation: Immigration Law Practitioners' Association (ILPA) Duration: Funding secured for five years Location: Hybrid / London Reports to: Legal and Parliamentary Officer and Senior Legal Projects Manager Annual leave: 25 days per annum, plus bank holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year off Salary: £30,000 to £32,000 per annum starting salary, depending on skills and experience, NB. pension is 5% of salary Working Hours: 35 hours per week, plus 1 hour lunch break (NB. evening working is required to attend any scheduled evening meetings, which ordinarily finish no later than 7pm). Very occasional travel within the UK will be required to attend meetings. Start date:As soon as possible Application deadline: 9:00am on Monday, 24 February 2025 Interviews will be held on 10 and 11 March 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Monday, 3 March 2025. Applications from individuals only - no agencies. The Legal Officer works closely with the Legal Team (Legal Director and Legal and Parliamentary Officer) to support our policy and advocacy work and with the Senior Legal Projects Manager in a key role to coordinate strategic legal advice and litigation. The Legal Officer also works closely with the rest of the ILPA Secretariat, including the Chief Executive, Content and Digital Channels Manager, Training Officer, and with Trustees, ILPA and SLAC members, the SLAC Steering Committee and co-convenors of ILPA's Working Groups. You will regularly analyse information, including legal and practice updates, and disseminate information orally and in writing to the public and to ILPA members. You will assist with answering ILPA members' legal, policy and practice-based queries, raising systemic issues with government departments as appropriate, and provide flexible, tailored, technical and practical support for practitioners and non-practitioners, who include public bodies, professional organisations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). You will assist in the preparation of legal policy and parliamentary briefings, and ILPA's responses to consultations, calls for evidence, other official submissions and correspondence with government bodies. You will also help represent ILPA in meetings and work collaboratively with colleagues across the sector in pursuit of ILPA's influencing aims. Additionally, you will support the organisation and running of ILPA's thematic Working Groups, which provide a valuable forum for ILPA members to share best practice and discuss issues of current importance, assisting with agenda-setting, presenting updates, following-up on action points, and preparing meeting summaries. The overall aim of these activities is to improve immigration, asylum and nationality law, policy and practice. You are not expected to have policy experience, as you will gain knowledge and exposure to policy work through this role and we hope to see you grow in the role and take on greater policy responsibility during your time at ILPA, accompanied by corresponding salary increments where deemed appropriate as part of our salary review process. You will work with the Senior Legal Projects Manager to develop partnerships with NGOs and legal professionals around the UK. You will coordinate the general and regional Strategic Legal Advice Committee (SLAC) meetings. These meetings will be held online, across the UK. Each SLAC group will hold four meetings per year as well as emergency meetings where necessary. You will be responsible for the minute taking of all SLAC meetings. You will work with the Senior Legal Projects Manager to set member-led meeting agendas, identify member training needs, facilitate training, update the SLAC website, and feed in to monitoring and evaluation of the project. You will be responsible for coordinating SLAC Steering Committee meetings. About you: The position would suit a self-motivated individual who is passionate about the sector and is looking to further their career in immigration policy or advocacy, including by making the transition from immigration practice to work on immigration policy and strategic legal advice and litigation coordination. You may be keen to be working at the heart of the systemic changes following Brexit, recent significant legislation, including the Nationality and Borders Act 2022, Illegal Migration Act 2023, Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024, attempts to remove people seeking asylum in the UK to Rwanda, government initiatives to "reduce net migration" such as the increased Minimum Income Requirement for family visas, and the recently introduced Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill. You will have an interest in strategic litigation and how it can be used to protect and promote the rights of those discriminated against on the basis of their migration status. You will be passionate about being involved in the coordination of a unique and exciting project that brings the third and legal sector together in developing strategic litigation. Given the complexity of immigration, asylum and nationality law, we do not expect applicants to have expertise in every area, but an understanding of the law and excellent critical analysis skills are key. Any successful applicant will be able to attend ILPA training to further their knowledge. Main responsibilities To liaise, work with, and gather evidence from members to support ILPA's influencing work and to assist with knowledge-sharing in the sector; To assist the Legal Team to influence law and policies through written and oral advocacy; To coordinate and contribute to internal and external meetings, which may have a range of attendees including ILPA members, SLAC members, government officials, parliamentarians, experts, lawyers, and other external organisations and individuals; To provide support to ILPA's thematic working groups, and SLAC meetings, including by attending evening meetings, agenda-setting, participating, drafting minutes/meeting summaries, and working with the Secretariat, working group co-convenors, and SLAC Steering Committee to take forward agreed actions; To handle queries related to the Legal Team, and SLAC work sent by members and others where appropriate, such as by forwarding these on to relevant individuals and drafting responses; To monitor, identify, store, organise, interrogate, retrieve and disseminate information, including legal and policy developments, relevant to ILPA's work; To assist with facilitating SLAC training events, communicating with SLAC members and feed into the monitoring and evaluation of SLAC; and To support internal and external communications and updates. Person Specification Essential knowledge, experience, skills, and qualities: A law degree, postgraduate qualification in law, or other relevant qualification in law; Experience of working in or with immigration, asylum and nationality law in the UK; Experience of building and managing effective professional relationships with a range of people, with demonstrable ability to communicate effectively in challenging situations; Good legal knowledge, skills and judgment, including: a) an ability to navigate and understand the Immigration Rules and Government guidance, b) a general understanding of UKVI processes, and c) an ability to clearly communicate legal and technical information orally and in writing; Excellent attention to detail; Excellent planning, coordination, organisational, time management, strategic problem-solving and independent working skills, including: a) an ability to take a proactive approach to independent working, b) managing workstreams effectively, c) confidently taking responsibility for tasks and decisions, d) meeting tight deadlines, and e) taking a calm and diligent approach to problem solving; Commitment to the principles of a non-racist, non-sexist, just, and equitable system of immigration, asylum and nationality law; Commitment to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion, and taking a proactive approach to espousing these principles; and Commitment to be a champion of ILPA by positively encouraging your team, identifying and encouraging opportunities for growth, and celebrating success. About the Immigration Law Practitioners' Association The Immigration Law Practitioners' Association (ILPA) is a charity and a professional association the majority of whose members are barristers, solicitors, advocates and IAA (previously OISC) regulated advisers practising in all aspects of immigration, asylum and nationality law. Academics, non-governmental organisations and individuals with a substantial interest in the law are also members. Founded in 1984 by leading practitioners in the field, ILPA exists to promote and improve advice and representation in immigration, asylum and nationality law, through an extensive programme of training and disseminating information and by providing research and opinion that draw on the experiences of members. ILPA is represented on numerous government, official and non-governmental advisory groups and regularly provides evidence to parliamentary and official inquiries. The Secretariat does not give advice to members of the public on individual cases but works closely with members to ensure that they are enabled to do their best for their clients. It runs ILPA's busy training programme and produces a wide range of information for members and non-members. The objectives of ILPA are: . click apply for full job details
UNICEF ensures more of the world's children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we're not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children. This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Senior Professional Adviser of the Rights Respecting Schools Team. We currently have 2 vacancies: One Permanent role One fixed term until 01 January 2024 The Rights Respecting Schools team works with schools in the UK to create safe and inspiring places to learn, where children are respected, their talents are nurtured, and they are able to thrive. Over 5,000 schools and 1.7 million children and young people are actively engaged in the programme. The RRSA Senior Professional Adviser is responsible for supporting the delivery of the Rights Respecting Schools Award and associated advocacy objectives. Leadership and management experience in a relevant field relating to child rights education and in-depth knowledge and understanding of UK school and education service structures, culture and significant issues are key requirements. At the interview stage, kindly let us know if both roles or a specific role interests you. Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online. Closing date: 5pm, Friday 6 January 2023. Interview date: Wednesday 18 January 2023 via video conferencing (MS Teams). In return, we offer: excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools) outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children. the opportunity to work in a leading children's organisation making a difference to children around the world This post is a regional post so you will be required to work from your home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children. UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences. We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children's rights. If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact Supporter Care on during office hours. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. Registered Charity Nos. (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
Dec 19, 2022
Full time
UNICEF ensures more of the world's children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we're not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children. This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Senior Professional Adviser of the Rights Respecting Schools Team. We currently have 2 vacancies: One Permanent role One fixed term until 01 January 2024 The Rights Respecting Schools team works with schools in the UK to create safe and inspiring places to learn, where children are respected, their talents are nurtured, and they are able to thrive. Over 5,000 schools and 1.7 million children and young people are actively engaged in the programme. The RRSA Senior Professional Adviser is responsible for supporting the delivery of the Rights Respecting Schools Award and associated advocacy objectives. Leadership and management experience in a relevant field relating to child rights education and in-depth knowledge and understanding of UK school and education service structures, culture and significant issues are key requirements. At the interview stage, kindly let us know if both roles or a specific role interests you. Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online. Closing date: 5pm, Friday 6 January 2023. Interview date: Wednesday 18 January 2023 via video conferencing (MS Teams). In return, we offer: excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools) outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children. the opportunity to work in a leading children's organisation making a difference to children around the world This post is a regional post so you will be required to work from your home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children. UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences. We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children's rights. If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact Supporter Care on during office hours. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. Registered Charity Nos. (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
Clinical Negligence Lawyer Glasgow Full Time (35 hours per week) Hybrid working available The Role MDDUS are looking for a newly qualified solicitor to join our Legal Services team in Glasgow in what is a very exciting period of transformational growth for the business. Having recently moved into a brand new office environment in the heart of Glasgow, the successful applicant will benefit from our new flexible approach to home and office working alongside our accomplished and supportive legal team. The primary focus of the role will be to deliver a legal service to our members, including but not limited to: Clinical negligence litigation Regulatory Cases Fatal Accident Inquiries Medico Legal advice queries The successful applicant will possess some of the following qualities: Self-reliant Excellent written and verbal communication skills Effective team worker Confident and precise Analytical An enthusiasm to learn Strong people skills Resilient and self-motivated Alongside our competitive salary and benefits package, the successful applicant will also benefit from numerous learning and development opportunities that will support them in this role and advance their own personal and professional development within the business. You will be working alongside a team of experienced senior solicitors and paralegals who defend claims against our members in the Court of Session and Sheriff Court. A sound knowledge of the court rules is an essential skill for this role. You must also be prepared to travel to London or Manchester to represent our members before their Regulators. Clinical negligence experience is not a requirement as MDDUS will support your learning and development but litigation experience at trainee level is essential together with an interest in working closely with health professionals. What we will offer you; Salary Competitive (Dependent on Experience) Benefits The MDDUS offers a range of benefits to employees including but not limited to: 27 days annual leave per year 15% Non-Contributory Employer Pension contribution Free medical cover to employees (option to cover immediate family for additional cost) Home and office flexibility Holiday Buy and Sell scheme Group Life Insurance A range of additional voluntary benefits Employee Assistance (EAP) program to support wellbeing Employee Recognition scheme To apply for this role please provide a CV together with a 250 word answer to the question Why do you want to work for MDDUS? Closing Date: 25 September 2022 Who are the MDDUS? The Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland is a mutual organisation providing healthcare professionals across the UK with access to indemnity, assistance and support. Our people are qualified doctors, dentists and practice managers, as well as lawyers widely recognised for their medico and dento-legal expertise. We are currently in an exciting period of transformational change as we move further into a Regulated, Financial Services Environment. Our mission To protect and support individual practitioners and organisations that provide clinical care through a range of advisory, legal , financial, managerial, educational and related services. Our Values We show Integrity Thanks to our honesty and strong moral principles. We do the right thing by our members and speak up through our advocacy work to the government and the professions about issues that are of the most concern to our membership. We are Collaborative We work together to deliver excellent results and service for our members across all our teams and departments. Collectively we deliver what is best for our members. We aim for Excellence Our aim is to always be outstanding in everything we do. Job Title: Lawyer (Glasgow) Reports to: Deputy Head of Legal (Scotland) Directorate: Professional Services Location: Glasgow Role Purpose: In-house legal adviser delivering a legal service to members, including the management of clinical negligence litigation, regulatory cases, fatal accident inquiries , disciplinary investigations and advice queries. Responsibilities: Key Areas Clinical negligence litigation Regulation Fatal Accident Inquiries Disciplinary Health law and advice Key Responsibilities The provision of legal services to members in respect of civil claims, GMC/GDC investigations and MPTS hearings, FAIs and general advice queries Full delegated authority to settle claims up to certain approved levels for both damages and costs and to grant authorisation for more junior legal staff up to this level Liaising with medical and dental advisors in the provision of services to members Assisting other departments, to include contributing to publications, the provision of training to both MDDUS staff and members, advising/updating risk committees and actuarial staff, and contributing to the development of protocols, policies and other initiatives as and when required Scope Daily contact with MDDUS colleagues (management, legal services, secretarial, medical and dental advisors), MDDUS members, counsel, other solicitors, courts, expert witnesses and regulatory bodies Key Competencies MDDUS Behaviours: Integrity we are honest and work in line with strong moral principles Collaboration we work together to deliver excellent results and service for our members across all our teams and departments Excellence our aim is to be outstanding in everything we do Experience / Knowledge / Qualifications Good communicator Effective team worker Strong time management and organisational skills Motivated and hard working Personable Confident and precise Analytical Flexible Qualified Solicitor with current practising certificate
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Clinical Negligence Lawyer Glasgow Full Time (35 hours per week) Hybrid working available The Role MDDUS are looking for a newly qualified solicitor to join our Legal Services team in Glasgow in what is a very exciting period of transformational growth for the business. Having recently moved into a brand new office environment in the heart of Glasgow, the successful applicant will benefit from our new flexible approach to home and office working alongside our accomplished and supportive legal team. The primary focus of the role will be to deliver a legal service to our members, including but not limited to: Clinical negligence litigation Regulatory Cases Fatal Accident Inquiries Medico Legal advice queries The successful applicant will possess some of the following qualities: Self-reliant Excellent written and verbal communication skills Effective team worker Confident and precise Analytical An enthusiasm to learn Strong people skills Resilient and self-motivated Alongside our competitive salary and benefits package, the successful applicant will also benefit from numerous learning and development opportunities that will support them in this role and advance their own personal and professional development within the business. You will be working alongside a team of experienced senior solicitors and paralegals who defend claims against our members in the Court of Session and Sheriff Court. A sound knowledge of the court rules is an essential skill for this role. You must also be prepared to travel to London or Manchester to represent our members before their Regulators. Clinical negligence experience is not a requirement as MDDUS will support your learning and development but litigation experience at trainee level is essential together with an interest in working closely with health professionals. What we will offer you; Salary Competitive (Dependent on Experience) Benefits The MDDUS offers a range of benefits to employees including but not limited to: 27 days annual leave per year 15% Non-Contributory Employer Pension contribution Free medical cover to employees (option to cover immediate family for additional cost) Home and office flexibility Holiday Buy and Sell scheme Group Life Insurance A range of additional voluntary benefits Employee Assistance (EAP) program to support wellbeing Employee Recognition scheme To apply for this role please provide a CV together with a 250 word answer to the question Why do you want to work for MDDUS? Closing Date: 25 September 2022 Who are the MDDUS? The Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland is a mutual organisation providing healthcare professionals across the UK with access to indemnity, assistance and support. Our people are qualified doctors, dentists and practice managers, as well as lawyers widely recognised for their medico and dento-legal expertise. We are currently in an exciting period of transformational change as we move further into a Regulated, Financial Services Environment. Our mission To protect and support individual practitioners and organisations that provide clinical care through a range of advisory, legal , financial, managerial, educational and related services. Our Values We show Integrity Thanks to our honesty and strong moral principles. We do the right thing by our members and speak up through our advocacy work to the government and the professions about issues that are of the most concern to our membership. We are Collaborative We work together to deliver excellent results and service for our members across all our teams and departments. Collectively we deliver what is best for our members. We aim for Excellence Our aim is to always be outstanding in everything we do. Job Title: Lawyer (Glasgow) Reports to: Deputy Head of Legal (Scotland) Directorate: Professional Services Location: Glasgow Role Purpose: In-house legal adviser delivering a legal service to members, including the management of clinical negligence litigation, regulatory cases, fatal accident inquiries , disciplinary investigations and advice queries. Responsibilities: Key Areas Clinical negligence litigation Regulation Fatal Accident Inquiries Disciplinary Health law and advice Key Responsibilities The provision of legal services to members in respect of civil claims, GMC/GDC investigations and MPTS hearings, FAIs and general advice queries Full delegated authority to settle claims up to certain approved levels for both damages and costs and to grant authorisation for more junior legal staff up to this level Liaising with medical and dental advisors in the provision of services to members Assisting other departments, to include contributing to publications, the provision of training to both MDDUS staff and members, advising/updating risk committees and actuarial staff, and contributing to the development of protocols, policies and other initiatives as and when required Scope Daily contact with MDDUS colleagues (management, legal services, secretarial, medical and dental advisors), MDDUS members, counsel, other solicitors, courts, expert witnesses and regulatory bodies Key Competencies MDDUS Behaviours: Integrity we are honest and work in line with strong moral principles Collaboration we work together to deliver excellent results and service for our members across all our teams and departments Excellence our aim is to be outstanding in everything we do Experience / Knowledge / Qualifications Good communicator Effective team worker Strong time management and organisational skills Motivated and hard working Personable Confident and precise Analytical Flexible Qualified Solicitor with current practising certificate
IT Governance Senior Advisor Wellcome is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships. We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate. These challenges need the bold research our funding supports, but they won't be solved by science alone. We are looking for an IT Governance Senior Advisor to help us take our internal technology governance processes to the next level and assist in implementing a robust governance framework at Wellcome. Where in Wellcome will I be working? This role is part of the D&T Strategy & Governance Team, and the position will report directly to the Senior Manager of D&T Governance. The Strategy & Governance team retains overall responsibility for both establishing and ensuring compliance with relevant policies in the technology space at Wellcome in addition to defining strategy as it relates to a wide range of areas including, but not limited to, the administration of an effective PMO function, liaison with Internal Audit regarding ongoing audits and the remediation of open audit issues, and the establishment of a comprehensive IT risk framework. What will I be doing? The successful candidate for this role will be a key member of the S&G team and your specific duties will include the following: Maintain and deliver a risk-based compliance assurance plan and associated processes, including the development of a D&T risk universe. Coordinate and deliver remediation plans required to remediate open audit issues and mitigate associated risks in partnership with D&T owners. Assist IT control owners in the design and implementation of controls, and in the submission of control evidence for technology audits. Prepare and maintain organisational policies and standards related to the Wellcome technology environment. Monitor and evaluate the control environment, including self-assessments and independent assurance reviews. Enable management to proactively identify control deficiencies and implement remedial measures. Develop and deliver training and awareness sessions to control owners based on audit results to facilitate a culture of continual improvement. Ensure adherence to our compliance policies. To be successful in this role you will have: A knowledge of IT Audit and IT Risk practices and methodologies. An understanding of key technology frameworks and standards such as ITIL, COBIT, NIST, ISAE3000, SOC reporting, etc. Relevant IT or professional qualifications (e.g. CISA, CISSP, CIA, CGEIT, ISO audit experience) are preferable. A Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject. Strong written and presentation skills. An ability to work independently with senior staff. Salary: £ 53,000 Closing date: 04/10/2022 Contract type: Permanent To apply please upload your current CV and complete our short application form. You can view the full job description here We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best. We are currently working 2 days per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) from our Euston Road offices as part of a hybrid working pilot (until June 2022) with the remaining 3 days from home. You can read more about the benefits we offer our employees here Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome . We are committed to cultivating a fair and healthy environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you would like us to make adjustments during the application process, please contact us at .
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
IT Governance Senior Advisor Wellcome is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships. We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate. These challenges need the bold research our funding supports, but they won't be solved by science alone. We are looking for an IT Governance Senior Advisor to help us take our internal technology governance processes to the next level and assist in implementing a robust governance framework at Wellcome. Where in Wellcome will I be working? This role is part of the D&T Strategy & Governance Team, and the position will report directly to the Senior Manager of D&T Governance. The Strategy & Governance team retains overall responsibility for both establishing and ensuring compliance with relevant policies in the technology space at Wellcome in addition to defining strategy as it relates to a wide range of areas including, but not limited to, the administration of an effective PMO function, liaison with Internal Audit regarding ongoing audits and the remediation of open audit issues, and the establishment of a comprehensive IT risk framework. What will I be doing? The successful candidate for this role will be a key member of the S&G team and your specific duties will include the following: Maintain and deliver a risk-based compliance assurance plan and associated processes, including the development of a D&T risk universe. Coordinate and deliver remediation plans required to remediate open audit issues and mitigate associated risks in partnership with D&T owners. Assist IT control owners in the design and implementation of controls, and in the submission of control evidence for technology audits. Prepare and maintain organisational policies and standards related to the Wellcome technology environment. Monitor and evaluate the control environment, including self-assessments and independent assurance reviews. Enable management to proactively identify control deficiencies and implement remedial measures. Develop and deliver training and awareness sessions to control owners based on audit results to facilitate a culture of continual improvement. Ensure adherence to our compliance policies. To be successful in this role you will have: A knowledge of IT Audit and IT Risk practices and methodologies. An understanding of key technology frameworks and standards such as ITIL, COBIT, NIST, ISAE3000, SOC reporting, etc. Relevant IT or professional qualifications (e.g. CISA, CISSP, CIA, CGEIT, ISO audit experience) are preferable. A Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject. Strong written and presentation skills. An ability to work independently with senior staff. Salary: £ 53,000 Closing date: 04/10/2022 Contract type: Permanent To apply please upload your current CV and complete our short application form. You can view the full job description here We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best. We are currently working 2 days per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) from our Euston Road offices as part of a hybrid working pilot (until June 2022) with the remaining 3 days from home. You can read more about the benefits we offer our employees here Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome . We are committed to cultivating a fair and healthy environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you would like us to make adjustments during the application process, please contact us at .
About You CSL Vifor is a world leader in Nephrology, Iron Deficiency and Cardio-Renal pharmaceutical company, experiencing rapid growth due to pipeline realization, optimization and innovative alliance partnerships on a global basis. We are looking to appoint a UK and Ireland Medical Director to provide leadership to an established group of medical, quality, regulatory and safety professionals. You will have a strong and well-established track record of success in leading a full scope of medical activities for a UK and (ideally Ireland) local operating company. Sitting on the UK Senior Leadership Team and leading both office and field based medical operations. You will have management responsibility for local medical information/pharmacvigilance and safety, GxP and oversight of regulatory activities and UK Investigator Initiated Studies.. Critical to the success of this role is working in close partnership with the UK and Ireland commercial organisations to ensure both the development of in market brands and the effective launch of pipeline products in a compliant manner, promoting collaborative solutions in partnership with commercial counterparts. As we continue to innovate and grow this is an exceptional opportunity to work in a business which has a track record of bringing life improving medicines to market. Key Measures of Success Demonstrated an aligned collaboration within senior leadership team and cross-functional stakeholders to meet corporate goals Respected member of the country leadership team Respected and consulted by global and medical teams from other countries for local medical expertise Medical plan implemented to meet medical goals aligned with cross functional objectives Delivered effective medical internal and external engagement initiatives Execution of local data generation activities and reliable support for global activities and Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS) Demonstrated effectiveness of the field medical team measured by appropriate metrics that are defined by Global Field Medical Excellence in alignment with Country Medical Director and/ or Head FIELD MEDICAL ADVISERS Compliance with local laws, regulations & codes, and CSL Vifor processes Main Accountabilities Leads Medical team to accomplish their objectives in a compliant manner and following company values and strategies Strong member of the country leadership team, shaping the development of the local strategy via therapeutic area clinical knowledge and insight from HCP interactions Ownership of local medical governance and is ultimate decision maker for local Medical department, incl. escalated issues Development and compliant implementation of the annual country medical plan, ensuring alignment with the cross functional brand and country strategic imperatives as well as Global medical plans Closely collaborate with colleagues in the development and implementation of the local brand strategy Establish effective clinical engagement with medical / scientific associations, external medical experts, and other external stakeholders (e.g. patient advocacy groups, payer organizations) Oversees the local data gap analysis and local data generation plan Oversees the local data generation activities and research grants Management of country Medical budget Compliance of Medical deliverables with local laws, regulations & codes, and company processes Compliance of local Medical processes with internal global processes and guidance Approval of local materials and activities Registered signatory for country promotional and medical materials Responsible Local Function per local ABAC guidelines Medical team is adequately trained and required trainings are in place Ultimate decision maker for Compliance All drug safety requirements met (Deputy) Local QPPV/ Local Drug Safety Responsible Qualifications and Requirements Minimum Requirements Medical Doctor / Physician with full GMC registration. Well established expertise in the ABPI (must be an existing ABPI final signatory) Minimum of 7 years' experience with pharma industry in Medical Affairs including at UK / Ireland affiliate level Proven experience in people management in Medical Affairs Experience with local health care compliance topics Proven relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders Working knowledge of commercialization and business practices, as well as budgeting experience Working knowledge in Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance and Quality Management Preferred Requirements Medical specialisation and/ or clinical / research experience in Internal Medicine, Nephrology or Cardiology Significant experience with pharma industry in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development and/ or Drug Safety/ Regulatory Affairs at affiliate level and regional or global headquarters Experience with non-interventional study management and conduct Publication track record About Us
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
About You CSL Vifor is a world leader in Nephrology, Iron Deficiency and Cardio-Renal pharmaceutical company, experiencing rapid growth due to pipeline realization, optimization and innovative alliance partnerships on a global basis. We are looking to appoint a UK and Ireland Medical Director to provide leadership to an established group of medical, quality, regulatory and safety professionals. You will have a strong and well-established track record of success in leading a full scope of medical activities for a UK and (ideally Ireland) local operating company. Sitting on the UK Senior Leadership Team and leading both office and field based medical operations. You will have management responsibility for local medical information/pharmacvigilance and safety, GxP and oversight of regulatory activities and UK Investigator Initiated Studies.. Critical to the success of this role is working in close partnership with the UK and Ireland commercial organisations to ensure both the development of in market brands and the effective launch of pipeline products in a compliant manner, promoting collaborative solutions in partnership with commercial counterparts. As we continue to innovate and grow this is an exceptional opportunity to work in a business which has a track record of bringing life improving medicines to market. Key Measures of Success Demonstrated an aligned collaboration within senior leadership team and cross-functional stakeholders to meet corporate goals Respected member of the country leadership team Respected and consulted by global and medical teams from other countries for local medical expertise Medical plan implemented to meet medical goals aligned with cross functional objectives Delivered effective medical internal and external engagement initiatives Execution of local data generation activities and reliable support for global activities and Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS) Demonstrated effectiveness of the field medical team measured by appropriate metrics that are defined by Global Field Medical Excellence in alignment with Country Medical Director and/ or Head FIELD MEDICAL ADVISERS Compliance with local laws, regulations & codes, and CSL Vifor processes Main Accountabilities Leads Medical team to accomplish their objectives in a compliant manner and following company values and strategies Strong member of the country leadership team, shaping the development of the local strategy via therapeutic area clinical knowledge and insight from HCP interactions Ownership of local medical governance and is ultimate decision maker for local Medical department, incl. escalated issues Development and compliant implementation of the annual country medical plan, ensuring alignment with the cross functional brand and country strategic imperatives as well as Global medical plans Closely collaborate with colleagues in the development and implementation of the local brand strategy Establish effective clinical engagement with medical / scientific associations, external medical experts, and other external stakeholders (e.g. patient advocacy groups, payer organizations) Oversees the local data gap analysis and local data generation plan Oversees the local data generation activities and research grants Management of country Medical budget Compliance of Medical deliverables with local laws, regulations & codes, and company processes Compliance of local Medical processes with internal global processes and guidance Approval of local materials and activities Registered signatory for country promotional and medical materials Responsible Local Function per local ABAC guidelines Medical team is adequately trained and required trainings are in place Ultimate decision maker for Compliance All drug safety requirements met (Deputy) Local QPPV/ Local Drug Safety Responsible Qualifications and Requirements Minimum Requirements Medical Doctor / Physician with full GMC registration. Well established expertise in the ABPI (must be an existing ABPI final signatory) Minimum of 7 years' experience with pharma industry in Medical Affairs including at UK / Ireland affiliate level Proven experience in people management in Medical Affairs Experience with local health care compliance topics Proven relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders Working knowledge of commercialization and business practices, as well as budgeting experience Working knowledge in Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance and Quality Management Preferred Requirements Medical specialisation and/ or clinical / research experience in Internal Medicine, Nephrology or Cardiology Significant experience with pharma industry in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development and/ or Drug Safety/ Regulatory Affairs at affiliate level and regional or global headquarters Experience with non-interventional study management and conduct Publication track record About Us
Are you a French speaker and a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning professional on the hunt for your next career challenge? Prospectus is delighted to be working on behalf of an innovative human rights charity to support the recruitment of their new Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Adviser. This unique opportunity is offered as a permanent role with high flexibility on remote working. This is a pivotal position to lead on building effective Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning systems across the charity's programme, advocacy and campaigns work. The post holder will contribute to the process of reviewing organisational KPIs with a greater focus on impact, in line with the organisational strategy and operational plan for advocacy and programmes. The successful candidate will act as the day-to-day point of contact for all MEL enquiries, as well as contributing to donor and internal reporting and to other publications as required. The post holder will also ensure that collection and storage of MEL data is compliant with data protection and safeguarding policies. You will support programme colleagues to develop MEL systems and tools for individual projects, which are practical and accessible to people who are not MEL experts, in order to increase effectiveness, demonstrate impact, and improve accountability to communities and stakeholders. To be successful, you will have working proficiency in French and substantial experience and understanding of Monitoring Evaluation and Learning processes, systems and tools, as well as experience of collating, analysing and presenting evidence using statistical and wider analyses. You will be confident working with and developing theories of change, MEL frameworks and log frames and alongside your technical skills, it would be ideal to have a background in international development/human rights and a good critical grasp of the latest thinking in the sector, tools, codes, standards and practice. The successful candidate will have strong conceptual, analytical and critical thinking as well as the ability to communicate effectively and explain complex issues clearly for internal and external audiences. As a specialist Recruitment Practice, Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role.
Dec 05, 2021
Full time
Are you a French speaker and a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning professional on the hunt for your next career challenge? Prospectus is delighted to be working on behalf of an innovative human rights charity to support the recruitment of their new Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Adviser. This unique opportunity is offered as a permanent role with high flexibility on remote working. This is a pivotal position to lead on building effective Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning systems across the charity's programme, advocacy and campaigns work. The post holder will contribute to the process of reviewing organisational KPIs with a greater focus on impact, in line with the organisational strategy and operational plan for advocacy and programmes. The successful candidate will act as the day-to-day point of contact for all MEL enquiries, as well as contributing to donor and internal reporting and to other publications as required. The post holder will also ensure that collection and storage of MEL data is compliant with data protection and safeguarding policies. You will support programme colleagues to develop MEL systems and tools for individual projects, which are practical and accessible to people who are not MEL experts, in order to increase effectiveness, demonstrate impact, and improve accountability to communities and stakeholders. To be successful, you will have working proficiency in French and substantial experience and understanding of Monitoring Evaluation and Learning processes, systems and tools, as well as experience of collating, analysing and presenting evidence using statistical and wider analyses. You will be confident working with and developing theories of change, MEL frameworks and log frames and alongside your technical skills, it would be ideal to have a background in international development/human rights and a good critical grasp of the latest thinking in the sector, tools, codes, standards and practice. The successful candidate will have strong conceptual, analytical and critical thinking as well as the ability to communicate effectively and explain complex issues clearly for internal and external audiences. As a specialist Recruitment Practice, Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role.
Are you a French speaker and a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning professional on the hunt for your next career challenge? Prospectus is delighted to be working on behalf of an innovative human rights charity to support the recruitment of their new Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Adviser. This unique opportunity is offered as a permanent role with high flexibility on remote working. This is a pivotal position to lead on building effective Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning systems across the charity's programme, advocacy and campaigns work. The post holder will contribute to the process of reviewing organisational KPIs with a greater focus on impact, in line with the organisational strategy and operational plan for advocacy and programmes. The successful candidate will act as the day-to-day point of contact for all MEL enquiries, as well as contributing to donor and internal reporting and to other publications as required. The post holder will also ensure that collection and storage of MEL data is compliant with data protection and safeguarding policies. You will support programme colleagues to develop MEL systems and tools for individual projects, which are practical and accessible to people who are not MEL experts, in order to increase effectiveness, demonstrate impact, and improve accountability to communities and stakeholders. To be successful, you will have working proficiency in French and substantial experience and understanding of Monitoring Evaluation and Learning processes, systems and tools, as well as experience of collating, analysing and presenting evidence using statistical and wider analyses. You will be confident working with and developing theories of change, MEL frameworks and log frames and alongside your technical skills, it would be ideal to have a background in international development/human rights and a good critical grasp of the latest thinking in the sector, tools, codes, standards and practice. The successful candidate will have strong conceptual, analytical and critical thinking as well as the ability to communicate effectively and explain complex issues clearly for internal and external audiences. As a specialist Recruitment Practice, Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role.
Dec 05, 2021
Full time
Are you a French speaker and a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning professional on the hunt for your next career challenge? Prospectus is delighted to be working on behalf of an innovative human rights charity to support the recruitment of their new Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Adviser. This unique opportunity is offered as a permanent role with high flexibility on remote working. This is a pivotal position to lead on building effective Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning systems across the charity's programme, advocacy and campaigns work. The post holder will contribute to the process of reviewing organisational KPIs with a greater focus on impact, in line with the organisational strategy and operational plan for advocacy and programmes. The successful candidate will act as the day-to-day point of contact for all MEL enquiries, as well as contributing to donor and internal reporting and to other publications as required. The post holder will also ensure that collection and storage of MEL data is compliant with data protection and safeguarding policies. You will support programme colleagues to develop MEL systems and tools for individual projects, which are practical and accessible to people who are not MEL experts, in order to increase effectiveness, demonstrate impact, and improve accountability to communities and stakeholders. To be successful, you will have working proficiency in French and substantial experience and understanding of Monitoring Evaluation and Learning processes, systems and tools, as well as experience of collating, analysing and presenting evidence using statistical and wider analyses. You will be confident working with and developing theories of change, MEL frameworks and log frames and alongside your technical skills, it would be ideal to have a background in international development/human rights and a good critical grasp of the latest thinking in the sector, tools, codes, standards and practice. The successful candidate will have strong conceptual, analytical and critical thinking as well as the ability to communicate effectively and explain complex issues clearly for internal and external audiences. As a specialist Recruitment Practice, Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role.
Surrey Independent Living Council
Guildford, Surrey
Who we are Surrey Independent Living Council (SILC) is a charity that supports disabled people, older people, parents of disabled children, carers and people with long term health conditions across Surrey. We have been operating since 1997 and provide a range of services all aimed at enabling people to live independently and to have their voices heard. We are committed to the Social Model of Disability and, as a user-led charity, we are led by people with a lived experience of disability and/or long-term health conditions with the majority of our Trustees having personal experience of disability. Our programmes We offer a range of services to people in Surrey, including: Supporting self-managed care - We provide information, advice and help with using Direct Payments or Personal Health Budgets to promote independent living. Our advisers also assist in recruiting and employing personal assistants (PAs). Money Management - We support people to manage their own personal money through our Assisted Finance Account programme. This can include acting as an appointee for benefits, managing a bank account for the individual and providing assistance with budgeting and bill paying. Independent Health Complaints Advocacy - We provide free, confidential and independent support to people who live in Surrey and want to use the NHS Complaints Procedure to complain about an NHS service. GP Carer Support Programme - We administer this programme on behalf of the NHS, providing carers with access to support that is tailored to their needs. Supported Pathways to Employment programme - We provide tailored training for people with a disability or long-term health condition who have had a long period of unemployment or experience challenges or barriers with returning to work. Employer and Personal Assistant Training - We provide free training courses to employers and PAs funded by Skills for Care. Back-office support to Healthwatch Surrey What clients say about our support "It has enabled my daughter to have a measure of independence she would have missed without SILC's support and assistance." "your support has made an immeasurable difference. I can have respite and my son has better quality of living" "The help is vital for us to function as a family." "There is nothing to improve. The service is unique and works well for children and families in need of support." "We would really have struggled without your help. Thank you!" "An absolutely invaluable service." "personal, caring, knowledgeable and prompt." Our Priorities Following a recent strategic review by Mosaic Charity Consultants, we have identified the following priorities for the Trustee Board to advise on: Refresh and extend our Trustee Board to bring in people with skills and experience to help further the aims of the Charity. Develop a revised 3-year organisational strategy in line with the recommendations set out in the report. Identify and develop new income streams. Review and update the charity's structure and staff roles to ensure the right team is in place to deliver the updated strategy. How can you play a part? The role of Trustee is vitally important to the running of SILC and a real opportunity to make a difference for people in Surrey who need support to live independently and to have their voices heard. We are seeking to build a Trustee Board with a broad range of experience and knowledge as well as one that is reflective of the diverse community of Surrey. Personal qualities that make an excellent Trustee are good, independent judgement; an ability to think creatively; a willingness to contribute to discussions; and an ability to work as part of a team. Currently, we particularly welcome applications from people who have expertise and experience in one or more of the following. Human resources Marketing Business planning and development Income generation We encourage disabled people to apply to be Trustees, but also value committed individuals who are passionate about what we stand for. The role is unpaid, but travel expenses are reimbursed. What does the role involve? The role of our Trustee Board is to agree strategy, business plans and performance targets for the organisation along with approving annual budgets and monitoring service performance. The Board is also responsible for the management of risk and compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements. Time commitments can vary according to your availability and area of specialism, but as a guide you will be expected to: attend six 2-hour Board meetings a year. attend an annual "Away Day" along with the staff team. attend an induction session and participate in other training as appropriate. read Board meeting and other papers as circulated to Trustees. participate in working groups - optional depending on skills, knowledge, and availability. How to apply If you are interested in becoming a Trustee, please call the SILC office on or email and we will arrange for our Chief Executive to contact you. More information about SILC and its services is available at and our online support recruitment service, Support Finder, is found at
Dec 03, 2021
Full time
Who we are Surrey Independent Living Council (SILC) is a charity that supports disabled people, older people, parents of disabled children, carers and people with long term health conditions across Surrey. We have been operating since 1997 and provide a range of services all aimed at enabling people to live independently and to have their voices heard. We are committed to the Social Model of Disability and, as a user-led charity, we are led by people with a lived experience of disability and/or long-term health conditions with the majority of our Trustees having personal experience of disability. Our programmes We offer a range of services to people in Surrey, including: Supporting self-managed care - We provide information, advice and help with using Direct Payments or Personal Health Budgets to promote independent living. Our advisers also assist in recruiting and employing personal assistants (PAs). Money Management - We support people to manage their own personal money through our Assisted Finance Account programme. This can include acting as an appointee for benefits, managing a bank account for the individual and providing assistance with budgeting and bill paying. Independent Health Complaints Advocacy - We provide free, confidential and independent support to people who live in Surrey and want to use the NHS Complaints Procedure to complain about an NHS service. GP Carer Support Programme - We administer this programme on behalf of the NHS, providing carers with access to support that is tailored to their needs. Supported Pathways to Employment programme - We provide tailored training for people with a disability or long-term health condition who have had a long period of unemployment or experience challenges or barriers with returning to work. Employer and Personal Assistant Training - We provide free training courses to employers and PAs funded by Skills for Care. Back-office support to Healthwatch Surrey What clients say about our support "It has enabled my daughter to have a measure of independence she would have missed without SILC's support and assistance." "your support has made an immeasurable difference. I can have respite and my son has better quality of living" "The help is vital for us to function as a family." "There is nothing to improve. The service is unique and works well for children and families in need of support." "We would really have struggled without your help. Thank you!" "An absolutely invaluable service." "personal, caring, knowledgeable and prompt." Our Priorities Following a recent strategic review by Mosaic Charity Consultants, we have identified the following priorities for the Trustee Board to advise on: Refresh and extend our Trustee Board to bring in people with skills and experience to help further the aims of the Charity. Develop a revised 3-year organisational strategy in line with the recommendations set out in the report. Identify and develop new income streams. Review and update the charity's structure and staff roles to ensure the right team is in place to deliver the updated strategy. How can you play a part? The role of Trustee is vitally important to the running of SILC and a real opportunity to make a difference for people in Surrey who need support to live independently and to have their voices heard. We are seeking to build a Trustee Board with a broad range of experience and knowledge as well as one that is reflective of the diverse community of Surrey. Personal qualities that make an excellent Trustee are good, independent judgement; an ability to think creatively; a willingness to contribute to discussions; and an ability to work as part of a team. Currently, we particularly welcome applications from people who have expertise and experience in one or more of the following. Human resources Marketing Business planning and development Income generation We encourage disabled people to apply to be Trustees, but also value committed individuals who are passionate about what we stand for. The role is unpaid, but travel expenses are reimbursed. What does the role involve? The role of our Trustee Board is to agree strategy, business plans and performance targets for the organisation along with approving annual budgets and monitoring service performance. The Board is also responsible for the management of risk and compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements. Time commitments can vary according to your availability and area of specialism, but as a guide you will be expected to: attend six 2-hour Board meetings a year. attend an annual "Away Day" along with the staff team. attend an induction session and participate in other training as appropriate. read Board meeting and other papers as circulated to Trustees. participate in working groups - optional depending on skills, knowledge, and availability. How to apply If you are interested in becoming a Trustee, please call the SILC office on or email and we will arrange for our Chief Executive to contact you. More information about SILC and its services is available at and our online support recruitment service, Support Finder, is found at
