Reward Specialist We are recruiting for a Reward Specialist on a 12-month fixed term contract on a hybrid basis, based out Birmingham. Your role will provide a range of advisory, analytical and operational expertise covering all aspects of reward including project management of BAU activity, benefits and pensions administration, remuneration benchmarking, job evaluation, governance forecasting and reporting requirements, and be the main point of contact for all reward related queries. As a Reward Specialist, you will need to have/be: Skills: Proficient in analysing and presenting complex data tailored to the audience. Advanced IT skills, particularly in MS Excel. Expertise in Hay Job Evaluation methodology. High attention to detail, accuracy, and discretion. Strong time management and prioritisation capabilities. Skilled in building effective relationships with teams and stakeholders for advisory and technical service delivery. Experience in project management and report writing. Knowledge: Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field. Proficient in pay and organisational design principles and processes. Knowledge of HRIS and finance systems. Ability to interpret and communicate Hay Job Evaluation outcomes. Understanding of planning, meeting deadlines, and integrating reward into wider HR strategies. Experience: Advising on reward matters to HR leaders and line managers. Operational experience in a reward team within complex, fast-paced environments. Leading annual pay reviews. Data analysis using internal and external databases. Working with salary survey providers (e.g., Hay Korn Ferry, WTW), including interpretation, pay range analysis, and modelling. Managing external supplier relationships, monitoring SLA performance, and resolving issues. Details: Rate: 34, 650 - 56, 235 Working Hours: Full time Monday - Friday Location: Birmingham/Hybrid (2 days per week in the office) Duration: 12-month fixed term contract Role of Reward Specialist: Reward Deliverables and Projects: Deliver annual reward activities (e.g., pay reviews, benefits administration, salary range reviews) through research and analysis. Lead specific reward initiatives, supporting HR and business change programmes. Advise on reward policies and processes to ensure informed, policy-compliant decisions. Develop tools, templates, and guidelines for accurate reward decision-making. Manage finance invoice reconciliation and pre-approval for effective financial control. Liaise with third-party benefit providers to address employee queries promptly. Support benefits projects (e.g., renewals, pension re-enrolment) for timely completion. Provide technical payroll support to ensure process accuracy and compliance. Reward Governance and Benchmarking: Analyse and report on executive and senior roles regularly. Coordinate remuneration reports with the Head of Reward for committee purposes. Monitor industry reward changes and provide insights to the HR team. Conduct pay modelling and annual pay range reviews. Collaborate with HR data teams for analytics and reporting, ensuring adherence to frameworks. Provide internal and external salary benchmarking to maintain parity and consistency. Job Evaluation and Job Descriptions: Manage and support job evaluation projects, including organisational design and routine activities. Advise on fair and consistent grading decisions within policy constraints. Act as a contact for senior role grading, ensuring alignment on roles' accountabilities and documentation. Maintain governance of job evaluation and description procedures, ensuring standards and accuracy. Benefits of working as a Reward Specialist: a competitive pension scheme, with up to 12 per cent employer contributions a starting salary that reflects your skills and experience a cash allowance in lieu of benefits, which means you can choose which benefits are right for you and your family core company funded benefits such as life assurance, income protection and health cash plan 25 days annual leave plus public holidays access to tax-efficient voluntary benefits scheme & retail, health, leisure, and travel offers access to an Employee Assistance Program financial and health well-being programmes
Mar 07, 2025
Full time
Reward Specialist We are recruiting for a Reward Specialist on a 12-month fixed term contract on a hybrid basis, based out Birmingham. Your role will provide a range of advisory, analytical and operational expertise covering all aspects of reward including project management of BAU activity, benefits and pensions administration, remuneration benchmarking, job evaluation, governance forecasting and reporting requirements, and be the main point of contact for all reward related queries. As a Reward Specialist, you will need to have/be: Skills: Proficient in analysing and presenting complex data tailored to the audience. Advanced IT skills, particularly in MS Excel. Expertise in Hay Job Evaluation methodology. High attention to detail, accuracy, and discretion. Strong time management and prioritisation capabilities. Skilled in building effective relationships with teams and stakeholders for advisory and technical service delivery. Experience in project management and report writing. Knowledge: Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field. Proficient in pay and organisational design principles and processes. Knowledge of HRIS and finance systems. Ability to interpret and communicate Hay Job Evaluation outcomes. Understanding of planning, meeting deadlines, and integrating reward into wider HR strategies. Experience: Advising on reward matters to HR leaders and line managers. Operational experience in a reward team within complex, fast-paced environments. Leading annual pay reviews. Data analysis using internal and external databases. Working with salary survey providers (e.g., Hay Korn Ferry, WTW), including interpretation, pay range analysis, and modelling. Managing external supplier relationships, monitoring SLA performance, and resolving issues. Details: Rate: 34, 650 - 56, 235 Working Hours: Full time Monday - Friday Location: Birmingham/Hybrid (2 days per week in the office) Duration: 12-month fixed term contract Role of Reward Specialist: Reward Deliverables and Projects: Deliver annual reward activities (e.g., pay reviews, benefits administration, salary range reviews) through research and analysis. Lead specific reward initiatives, supporting HR and business change programmes. Advise on reward policies and processes to ensure informed, policy-compliant decisions. Develop tools, templates, and guidelines for accurate reward decision-making. Manage finance invoice reconciliation and pre-approval for effective financial control. Liaise with third-party benefit providers to address employee queries promptly. Support benefits projects (e.g., renewals, pension re-enrolment) for timely completion. Provide technical payroll support to ensure process accuracy and compliance. Reward Governance and Benchmarking: Analyse and report on executive and senior roles regularly. Coordinate remuneration reports with the Head of Reward for committee purposes. Monitor industry reward changes and provide insights to the HR team. Conduct pay modelling and annual pay range reviews. Collaborate with HR data teams for analytics and reporting, ensuring adherence to frameworks. Provide internal and external salary benchmarking to maintain parity and consistency. Job Evaluation and Job Descriptions: Manage and support job evaluation projects, including organisational design and routine activities. Advise on fair and consistent grading decisions within policy constraints. Act as a contact for senior role grading, ensuring alignment on roles' accountabilities and documentation. Maintain governance of job evaluation and description procedures, ensuring standards and accuracy. Benefits of working as a Reward Specialist: a competitive pension scheme, with up to 12 per cent employer contributions a starting salary that reflects your skills and experience a cash allowance in lieu of benefits, which means you can choose which benefits are right for you and your family core company funded benefits such as life assurance, income protection and health cash plan 25 days annual leave plus public holidays access to tax-efficient voluntary benefits scheme & retail, health, leisure, and travel offers access to an Employee Assistance Program financial and health well-being programmes
Policy and Public Affairs Lead Contract : 12-month, fixed term contract Location : Hybrid - London, UK. There will be occasions when office working is required. Hours : 21 hours per week (3 days per week) Salary : £55,000 (GBP) £33,000 to reflect pro -rata working hours (3 days a week). Our client is the UK's leading charity for film in education and the community. They provide screen industry careers information and advice, support young filmmakers and bring the power of moving image storytelling into classroom teaching. The charity also runs their annual Film Festival which enables more than 400,000 pupils to visit the cinema for free, and their Film Awards - the UK's leading showcase for young filmmaking talent. The core programme is free for UK state schools, colleges and other youth settings, thanks to support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery good cause funding, and through other key funders including Cinema First and Northern Ireland Screen. Charity vision: Film enriches the life of every child and young person. Charity mission: To inspire and support young people to learn, and to realise their creative, cultural and career aspirations, through film and the moving image. The charity operates a hybrid working policy with offices in London, Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh and Salford. They are open to flexible working and offer staff a health plan. Role Summary The Policy and Public Affairs Lead will join the organisation at a pivotal moment in the development of its political engagement, raising their profile through the delivery of an effective public affairs strategy across England and the devolved nations. Working closely with colleagues in evaluation, research, fundraising and communications, the post holder will build strong relationships with MPs, civil servants and regional politicians to advocate for the role of film in education and align public affairs goals with potential funding opportunities. As the leading film learning organisation in UK education, the organisation enjoys significant screen sector support and is looking to develop a political profile to match. Main Responsibilities: Lead on the development of the organisation's policy and public affairs strategy for England and the devolved nations Develop and strengthen links with key government departments (DfE, DCMS, DWP, DBT, DSIT) and education/creative sector bodies Prepare policy briefings and ensure that colleagues are kept up to date on education and creative industry Support the Evaluation and Reporting Manager to conduct research and position findings and impact data to policy, political and statutory funding audiences Support the fundraising department and programme leads to identify potential national and regional funding opportunities Support the Press and Editorial Manager to place policy-led stories in media outlets, including education and screen industry trade titles Any other reasonable duties assigned by the organisation General Responsibilities: Commitment to quality internally and in all dealings with stakeholders including teachers, children and young people, industry partners, funders, supporters, parents and carers, and members of the public. Commitment and active participation in helping the organisation live its EEDI values and ethos through everything it does. Contribute to long term planning to ensure growth in line with demand and resources. Contribute to the regular monitoring and evaluation of the organisation's work. Person Specification: Minimum Requirements: 5 years' experience of working in a senior public affairs or policy role. Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-team environment A confident self-starter with extensive experience of briefing trustees and executive teams Experience of developing and managing policy and public affairs strategies and campaigns across England and the devolved nations Experience of engaging high level political stakeholders, including Ministers and senior civil servants in England and the devolved nations Excellent working knowledge of education and creative industry policy and practice across England and the devolved nations Experience of leading policy and public affairs activity that has resulted in funding Experience of writing briefing/position papers, blogs and articles for media Experience of shaping evaluation and research activity to support policy and public affairs campaigns Experience of managing a busy and varied workload, ensuring deadlines are met Desirable: A good understanding of the education market and how teachers can use film and the moving image to meet their teaching and learning objectives An understanding of screen industry career pathways and post-16 Film and Media Studies qualifications A working knowledge of UK film distribution and exhibition Familiarity with the Microsoft Office 365 A love and knowledge of film culture Closing: 9:00am, 10th Mar 2025 GMT Interested? To apply, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions. All employees regularly working with children and member data are required to undertake and maintain enhanced DBS clearance (and/or Access NI check or Disclosure Scotland check, depending on working location), acquired at the organisation's expense; employment is dependent upon this. No agencies please.
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
Policy and Public Affairs Lead Contract : 12-month, fixed term contract Location : Hybrid - London, UK. There will be occasions when office working is required. Hours : 21 hours per week (3 days per week) Salary : £55,000 (GBP) £33,000 to reflect pro -rata working hours (3 days a week). Our client is the UK's leading charity for film in education and the community. They provide screen industry careers information and advice, support young filmmakers and bring the power of moving image storytelling into classroom teaching. The charity also runs their annual Film Festival which enables more than 400,000 pupils to visit the cinema for free, and their Film Awards - the UK's leading showcase for young filmmaking talent. The core programme is free for UK state schools, colleges and other youth settings, thanks to support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery good cause funding, and through other key funders including Cinema First and Northern Ireland Screen. Charity vision: Film enriches the life of every child and young person. Charity mission: To inspire and support young people to learn, and to realise their creative, cultural and career aspirations, through film and the moving image. The charity operates a hybrid working policy with offices in London, Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh and Salford. They are open to flexible working and offer staff a health plan. Role Summary The Policy and Public Affairs Lead will join the organisation at a pivotal moment in the development of its political engagement, raising their profile through the delivery of an effective public affairs strategy across England and the devolved nations. Working closely with colleagues in evaluation, research, fundraising and communications, the post holder will build strong relationships with MPs, civil servants and regional politicians to advocate for the role of film in education and align public affairs goals with potential funding opportunities. As the leading film learning organisation in UK education, the organisation enjoys significant screen sector support and is looking to develop a political profile to match. Main Responsibilities: Lead on the development of the organisation's policy and public affairs strategy for England and the devolved nations Develop and strengthen links with key government departments (DfE, DCMS, DWP, DBT, DSIT) and education/creative sector bodies Prepare policy briefings and ensure that colleagues are kept up to date on education and creative industry Support the Evaluation and Reporting Manager to conduct research and position findings and impact data to policy, political and statutory funding audiences Support the fundraising department and programme leads to identify potential national and regional funding opportunities Support the Press and Editorial Manager to place policy-led stories in media outlets, including education and screen industry trade titles Any other reasonable duties assigned by the organisation General Responsibilities: Commitment to quality internally and in all dealings with stakeholders including teachers, children and young people, industry partners, funders, supporters, parents and carers, and members of the public. Commitment and active participation in helping the organisation live its EEDI values and ethos through everything it does. Contribute to long term planning to ensure growth in line with demand and resources. Contribute to the regular monitoring and evaluation of the organisation's work. Person Specification: Minimum Requirements: 5 years' experience of working in a senior public affairs or policy role. Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-team environment A confident self-starter with extensive experience of briefing trustees and executive teams Experience of developing and managing policy and public affairs strategies and campaigns across England and the devolved nations Experience of engaging high level political stakeholders, including Ministers and senior civil servants in England and the devolved nations Excellent working knowledge of education and creative industry policy and practice across England and the devolved nations Experience of leading policy and public affairs activity that has resulted in funding Experience of writing briefing/position papers, blogs and articles for media Experience of shaping evaluation and research activity to support policy and public affairs campaigns Experience of managing a busy and varied workload, ensuring deadlines are met Desirable: A good understanding of the education market and how teachers can use film and the moving image to meet their teaching and learning objectives An understanding of screen industry career pathways and post-16 Film and Media Studies qualifications A working knowledge of UK film distribution and exhibition Familiarity with the Microsoft Office 365 A love and knowledge of film culture Closing: 9:00am, 10th Mar 2025 GMT Interested? To apply, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions. All employees regularly working with children and member data are required to undertake and maintain enhanced DBS clearance (and/or Access NI check or Disclosure Scotland check, depending on working location), acquired at the organisation's expense; employment is dependent upon this. No agencies please.
Employment Type: Part time, 12 month, fixed term contract Location: Hybrid London, UK (There will be occasions when office working is required). 21 hours per week (3 days per week) Salary: £55,000 (GBP) £33,000 to reflect pro-rata working hours (3 days a week). Team: Communications and Development Seniority: Senior Closing: 9:00am, 10th Mar 2025 GMT Job Description About Into Film Into Film is the UK's leading charity for film in education and the community. We provide screen industry careers information and advice, support young filmmakers, and bring the power of moving image storytelling into classroom teaching. We also run the annual Into Film Festival which enables more than 400,000 pupils to visit the cinema for free, and the Into Film Awards - the UK's leading showcase for young filmmaking talent. The core Into Film programme is free for UK state schools, colleges, and other youth settings, thanks to support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery good cause funding, and through other key funders including Cinema First and Northern Ireland Screen. Our vision - Film enriches the life of every child and young person. Our mission - To inspire and support young people to learn, and to realise their creative, cultural and career aspirations, through film and the moving image. Into Film operates a hybrid working policy with offices in London, Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh, and Salford. We are open to flexible working models wherever the role allows, including working compressed hours. We also offer a range of staff perks and benefits. Role Summary The Policy and Public Affairs Lead will join Into Film at a pivotal moment in the development of its political engagement, raising the profile of Into Film through the delivery of an effective public affairs strategy across England and the devolved nations. Working closely with colleagues in evaluation, research, fundraising, and communications, the post holder will build strong relationships with MPs, civil servants, and regional politicians to advocate for the role of film in education and align public affairs goals with potential funding opportunities. As the leading film learning organisation in UK education, Into Film enjoys significant screen sector support and is looking to develop a political profile to match. Main Responsibilities: Lead on the development of Into Film's policy and public affairs strategy for England and the devolved nations. Develop and strengthen links with key government departments (DfE, DCMS, DWP, DBT, DSIT) and education/creative sector bodies. Prepare policy briefings and ensure that Into Film colleagues are kept up to date on education and creative industry. Support Into Film's Evaluation and Reporting Manager to conduct research and position findings and impact data to policy, political and statutory funding audiences. Support Into Film's fundraising department and programme leads to identify potential national and regional funding opportunities. Support Into Film's Press and Editorial Manager to place policy-led stories in media outlets, including education and screen industry trade titles. Any other reasonable duties assigned by Into Film. General Responsibilities: Commitment to quality internally and in all dealings with Into Film's stakeholders including teachers, children and young people, industry partners, funders, supporters, parents and carers, and members of the public. Commitment and active participation in helping Into Film live its EEDI values and ethos through everything it does. Contribute to long term planning to ensure growth in line with demand and resources. Contribute to the regular monitoring and evaluation of Into Film's work. Person Specification: 5 years' experience of working in a senior public affairs or policy role. Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-team environment. A confident self-starter with extensive experience of briefing trustees and executive teams. Experience of developing and managing policy and public affairs strategies and campaigns across England and the devolved nations. Experience of engaging high level political stakeholders, including Ministers and senior civil servants in England and the devolved nations. Excellent working knowledge of education and creative industry policy and practice across England and the devolved nations. Experience of leading policy and public affairs activity that has resulted in funding. Experience of writing briefing/position papers, blogs and articles for media. Experience of shaping evaluation and research activity to support policy and public affairs campaigns. Experience of managing a busy and varied workload, ensuring deadlines are met. A good understanding of the education market and how teachers can use film and the moving image to meet their teaching and learning objectives. An understanding of screen industry career pathways and post-16 Film and Media Studies qualifications. A working knowledge of UK film distribution and exhibition. Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365. A love and knowledge of film culture. All employees regularly working with children and member data are required to undertake and maintain enhanced DBS clearance (and/or Access NI check or Disclosure Scotland check, depending on working location), acquired at Into Film's expense; employment is dependent upon this. Into Film employees enjoy the following benefits: Enhanced annual leave: 28 days (pro-rata), including 3 days to cover office closure between Christmas and New Year. Additional long service holiday award: after 3 years at Into Film, staff are awarded one extra day of holiday for each additional year worked, with the total entitlement capped at 35 days. Pension: matched up to 5% of salary (2% above statutory employer contribution). Flexible working including compressed hours, job share, etc. - all applications favourably considered. Enhanced parental/paternity/shared parental leave. Support for professional qualifications: money towards courses and/or study days, if relevant to role. Interest-free non-essential study loans. Interest-free bike/scooter/travelcard loan. Career break: up to 4 weeks unpaid leave, after 2 years' service (at managers' discretion). Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): 24/7 confidential advice and guidance. Wisdom health cover: including £75 annual eye care cover, as well as health insurance (non-contributory, apart from employee tax contribution). BenefitHub portal: offering discounts on healthcare, wellbeing products, and lifestyle products and services.
Feb 14, 2025
Full time
Employment Type: Part time, 12 month, fixed term contract Location: Hybrid London, UK (There will be occasions when office working is required). 21 hours per week (3 days per week) Salary: £55,000 (GBP) £33,000 to reflect pro-rata working hours (3 days a week). Team: Communications and Development Seniority: Senior Closing: 9:00am, 10th Mar 2025 GMT Job Description About Into Film Into Film is the UK's leading charity for film in education and the community. We provide screen industry careers information and advice, support young filmmakers, and bring the power of moving image storytelling into classroom teaching. We also run the annual Into Film Festival which enables more than 400,000 pupils to visit the cinema for free, and the Into Film Awards - the UK's leading showcase for young filmmaking talent. The core Into Film programme is free for UK state schools, colleges, and other youth settings, thanks to support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery good cause funding, and through other key funders including Cinema First and Northern Ireland Screen. Our vision - Film enriches the life of every child and young person. Our mission - To inspire and support young people to learn, and to realise their creative, cultural and career aspirations, through film and the moving image. Into Film operates a hybrid working policy with offices in London, Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh, and Salford. We are open to flexible working models wherever the role allows, including working compressed hours. We also offer a range of staff perks and benefits. Role Summary The Policy and Public Affairs Lead will join Into Film at a pivotal moment in the development of its political engagement, raising the profile of Into Film through the delivery of an effective public affairs strategy across England and the devolved nations. Working closely with colleagues in evaluation, research, fundraising, and communications, the post holder will build strong relationships with MPs, civil servants, and regional politicians to advocate for the role of film in education and align public affairs goals with potential funding opportunities. As the leading film learning organisation in UK education, Into Film enjoys significant screen sector support and is looking to develop a political profile to match. Main Responsibilities: Lead on the development of Into Film's policy and public affairs strategy for England and the devolved nations. Develop and strengthen links with key government departments (DfE, DCMS, DWP, DBT, DSIT) and education/creative sector bodies. Prepare policy briefings and ensure that Into Film colleagues are kept up to date on education and creative industry. Support Into Film's Evaluation and Reporting Manager to conduct research and position findings and impact data to policy, political and statutory funding audiences. Support Into Film's fundraising department and programme leads to identify potential national and regional funding opportunities. Support Into Film's Press and Editorial Manager to place policy-led stories in media outlets, including education and screen industry trade titles. Any other reasonable duties assigned by Into Film. General Responsibilities: Commitment to quality internally and in all dealings with Into Film's stakeholders including teachers, children and young people, industry partners, funders, supporters, parents and carers, and members of the public. Commitment and active participation in helping Into Film live its EEDI values and ethos through everything it does. Contribute to long term planning to ensure growth in line with demand and resources. Contribute to the regular monitoring and evaluation of Into Film's work. Person Specification: 5 years' experience of working in a senior public affairs or policy role. Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-team environment. A confident self-starter with extensive experience of briefing trustees and executive teams. Experience of developing and managing policy and public affairs strategies and campaigns across England and the devolved nations. Experience of engaging high level political stakeholders, including Ministers and senior civil servants in England and the devolved nations. Excellent working knowledge of education and creative industry policy and practice across England and the devolved nations. Experience of leading policy and public affairs activity that has resulted in funding. Experience of writing briefing/position papers, blogs and articles for media. Experience of shaping evaluation and research activity to support policy and public affairs campaigns. Experience of managing a busy and varied workload, ensuring deadlines are met. A good understanding of the education market and how teachers can use film and the moving image to meet their teaching and learning objectives. An understanding of screen industry career pathways and post-16 Film and Media Studies qualifications. A working knowledge of UK film distribution and exhibition. Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365. A love and knowledge of film culture. All employees regularly working with children and member data are required to undertake and maintain enhanced DBS clearance (and/or Access NI check or Disclosure Scotland check, depending on working location), acquired at Into Film's expense; employment is dependent upon this. Into Film employees enjoy the following benefits: Enhanced annual leave: 28 days (pro-rata), including 3 days to cover office closure between Christmas and New Year. Additional long service holiday award: after 3 years at Into Film, staff are awarded one extra day of holiday for each additional year worked, with the total entitlement capped at 35 days. Pension: matched up to 5% of salary (2% above statutory employer contribution). Flexible working including compressed hours, job share, etc. - all applications favourably considered. Enhanced parental/paternity/shared parental leave. Support for professional qualifications: money towards courses and/or study days, if relevant to role. Interest-free non-essential study loans. Interest-free bike/scooter/travelcard loan. Career break: up to 4 weeks unpaid leave, after 2 years' service (at managers' discretion). Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): 24/7 confidential advice and guidance. Wisdom health cover: including £75 annual eye care cover, as well as health insurance (non-contributory, apart from employee tax contribution). BenefitHub portal: offering discounts on healthcare, wellbeing products, and lifestyle products and services.
Policy and Public Affairs Lead Contract : 12-month, fixed term contract Location : Hybrid - London, UK. There will be occasions when office working is required. Hours : 21 hours per week (3 days per week) Salary : £55,000 (GBP) £33,000 to reflect pro -rata working hours (3 days a week). Our client is the UK's leading charity for film in education and the community. They provide screen industry careers information and advice, support young filmmakers and bring the power of moving image storytelling into classroom teaching. The charity also runs their annual Film Festival which enables more than 400,000 pupils to visit the cinema for free, and their Film Awards - the UK's leading showcase for young filmmaking talent. The core programme is free for UK state schools, colleges and other youth settings, thanks to support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery good cause funding, and through other key funders including Cinema First and Northern Ireland Screen. Charity vision: Film enriches the life of every child and young person. Charity mission: To inspire and support young people to learn, and to realise their creative, cultural and career aspirations, through film and the moving image. The charity operates a hybrid working policy with offices in London, Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh and Salford. They are open to flexible working and offer staff a health plan. Role Summary The Policy and Public Affairs Lead will join the organisation at a pivotal moment in the development of its political engagement, raising their profile through the delivery of an effective public affairs strategy across England and the devolved nations. Working closely with colleagues in evaluation, research, fundraising and communications, the post holder will build strong relationships with MPs, civil servants and regional politicians to advocate for the role of film in education and align public affairs goals with potential funding opportunities. As the leading film learning organisation in UK education, the organisation enjoys significant screen sector support and is looking to develop a political profile to match. Main Responsibilities: Lead on the development of the organisation's policy and public affairs strategy for England and the devolved nations Develop and strengthen links with key government departments (DfE, DCMS, DWP, DBT, DSIT) and education/creative sector bodies Prepare policy briefings and ensure that colleagues are kept up to date on education and creative industry Support the Evaluation and Reporting Manager to conduct research and position findings and impact data to policy, political and statutory funding audiences Support the fundraising department and programme leads to identify potential national and regional funding opportunities Support the Press and Editorial Manager to place policy-led stories in media outlets, including education and screen industry trade titles Any other reasonable duties assigned by the organisation General Responsibilities: Commitment to quality internally and in all dealings with stakeholders including teachers, children and young people, industry partners, funders, supporters, parents and carers, and members of the public. Commitment and active participation in helping the organisation live its EEDI values and ethos through everything it does. Contribute to long term planning to ensure growth in line with demand and resources. Contribute to the regular monitoring and evaluation of the organisation's work. Person Specification: Minimum Requirements: 5 years' experience of working in a senior public affairs or policy role. Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-team environment A confident self-starter with extensive experience of briefing trustees and executive teams Experience of developing and managing policy and public affairs strategies and campaigns across England and the devolved nations Experience of engaging high level political stakeholders, including Ministers and senior civil servants in England and the devolved nations Excellent working knowledge of education and creative industry policy and practice across England and the devolved nations Experience of leading policy and public affairs activity that has resulted in funding Experience of writing briefing/position papers, blogs and articles for media Experience of shaping evaluation and research activity to support policy and public affairs campaigns Experience of managing a busy and varied workload, ensuring deadlines are met Desirable: A good understanding of the education market and how teachers can use film and the moving image to meet their teaching and learning objectives An understanding of screen industry career pathways and post-16 Film and Media Studies qualifications A working knowledge of UK film distribution and exhibition Familiarity with the Microsoft Office 365 A love and knowledge of film culture Closing: 9:00am, 10th Mar 2025 GMT Interested? To apply, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions. All employees regularly working with children and member data are required to undertake and maintain enhanced DBS clearance (and/or Access NI check or Disclosure Scotland check, depending on working location), acquired at the organisation's expense; employment is dependent upon this. No agencies please.
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
Policy and Public Affairs Lead Contract : 12-month, fixed term contract Location : Hybrid - London, UK. There will be occasions when office working is required. Hours : 21 hours per week (3 days per week) Salary : £55,000 (GBP) £33,000 to reflect pro -rata working hours (3 days a week). Our client is the UK's leading charity for film in education and the community. They provide screen industry careers information and advice, support young filmmakers and bring the power of moving image storytelling into classroom teaching. The charity also runs their annual Film Festival which enables more than 400,000 pupils to visit the cinema for free, and their Film Awards - the UK's leading showcase for young filmmaking talent. The core programme is free for UK state schools, colleges and other youth settings, thanks to support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery good cause funding, and through other key funders including Cinema First and Northern Ireland Screen. Charity vision: Film enriches the life of every child and young person. Charity mission: To inspire and support young people to learn, and to realise their creative, cultural and career aspirations, through film and the moving image. The charity operates a hybrid working policy with offices in London, Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh and Salford. They are open to flexible working and offer staff a health plan. Role Summary The Policy and Public Affairs Lead will join the organisation at a pivotal moment in the development of its political engagement, raising their profile through the delivery of an effective public affairs strategy across England and the devolved nations. Working closely with colleagues in evaluation, research, fundraising and communications, the post holder will build strong relationships with MPs, civil servants and regional politicians to advocate for the role of film in education and align public affairs goals with potential funding opportunities. As the leading film learning organisation in UK education, the organisation enjoys significant screen sector support and is looking to develop a political profile to match. Main Responsibilities: Lead on the development of the organisation's policy and public affairs strategy for England and the devolved nations Develop and strengthen links with key government departments (DfE, DCMS, DWP, DBT, DSIT) and education/creative sector bodies Prepare policy briefings and ensure that colleagues are kept up to date on education and creative industry Support the Evaluation and Reporting Manager to conduct research and position findings and impact data to policy, political and statutory funding audiences Support the fundraising department and programme leads to identify potential national and regional funding opportunities Support the Press and Editorial Manager to place policy-led stories in media outlets, including education and screen industry trade titles Any other reasonable duties assigned by the organisation General Responsibilities: Commitment to quality internally and in all dealings with stakeholders including teachers, children and young people, industry partners, funders, supporters, parents and carers, and members of the public. Commitment and active participation in helping the organisation live its EEDI values and ethos through everything it does. Contribute to long term planning to ensure growth in line with demand and resources. Contribute to the regular monitoring and evaluation of the organisation's work. Person Specification: Minimum Requirements: 5 years' experience of working in a senior public affairs or policy role. Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-team environment A confident self-starter with extensive experience of briefing trustees and executive teams Experience of developing and managing policy and public affairs strategies and campaigns across England and the devolved nations Experience of engaging high level political stakeholders, including Ministers and senior civil servants in England and the devolved nations Excellent working knowledge of education and creative industry policy and practice across England and the devolved nations Experience of leading policy and public affairs activity that has resulted in funding Experience of writing briefing/position papers, blogs and articles for media Experience of shaping evaluation and research activity to support policy and public affairs campaigns Experience of managing a busy and varied workload, ensuring deadlines are met Desirable: A good understanding of the education market and how teachers can use film and the moving image to meet their teaching and learning objectives An understanding of screen industry career pathways and post-16 Film and Media Studies qualifications A working knowledge of UK film distribution and exhibition Familiarity with the Microsoft Office 365 A love and knowledge of film culture Closing: 9:00am, 10th Mar 2025 GMT Interested? To apply, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions. All employees regularly working with children and member data are required to undertake and maintain enhanced DBS clearance (and/or Access NI check or Disclosure Scotland check, depending on working location), acquired at the organisation's expense; employment is dependent upon this. No agencies please.
The Legal and Governance team sits within the Operations directorate at the Foundation. We are a small, agile unit, looking to turn our hands at anything that comes our way to assist the organisation and our colleagues to achieve our charitable mission. As a team, our work covers a broad spectrum of legal and governance matters, from commercial contracts and grant agreements, to advising on intellectual property, charity law requirements around restricted funds, fundraising, campaigning and political activity through to commissioning and collating Board and committee meeting materials and company secretarial duties. This role is key to the development of our team and the work we do across the Foundation. Key responsibilities: Charitable partnerships (Impact on Urban Health) Structure and assist colleagues with drafting and negotiate agreements for a wide variety of charitable partnerships, including commercial contracts, grants, IP licenses, novel investment models, revenue-sharing arrangements and data agreements. Act as a thought partner with the team to advise on the structuring, legal risks and strategic implications of partnerships and future opportunities. Maintain and appropriately file correspondence and documentation relating to commercial contracts. Grants administration (Programmatic, Hospital funding and Special fund grants) Advise colleagues, alongside the Grants Operations team, on the drafting and execution of grant agreements, including tailoring agreements for individuals, unincorporated groups and commercial entities and advising on IP ownership and commercialisation, indemnities, on-funding obligations and other queries. Procedure and policy efficiencies Draft, maintain and update our internal guidelines, policies and standard-form documents. Create policy and process efficiencies. Tailored partnerships Consider legal considerations, and appropriate processes, for working with certain partners (e.g., regulatory, private gain, data protection, policy), including advising on due diligence procedures and tailoring our standard form templates. Work with cross-functional stakeholders on longer-term projects to change our partnership models to cede power to the communities we work with, whilst balancing this against our charity law obligations. Cross-functional work Work with cross-functional stakeholders, including communications, policy and influencing, evaluation and the Executive Team to advise on cross-team collaboration, opportunities, issues and risks relating to our charitable partnerships. Assist teams such as property, endowment and HR on their legal needs, including drafting, negotiating and agreeing documents and being the first port-of-call for a variety of legal issues. Assist our fundraising team on a variety of issues, including drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of fundraising agreements. Governance and legal Work with the Foundation's Legal Director & Company Secretary in advising colleagues on legal and governance matters. Undertake research into specific legal issues or matters of best practice. Identify need for, organise and run training sessions on key legal and compliance issues to Foundation staff. Assist with supervision of the team's paralegal, leading on supervision of certain tasks. Person Specification Skills, abilities, and attributes: Legal research skills Self-starter who is adaptable, works with integrity, and exhibits the Foundation's enterprising, collaborative and delivery-minded cultural and behavioural values Excellent verbal and written communication skills Detail oriented Good interpersonal skills and able to effectively liaise with both internal and external communities Problem solving skills, able to use initiative and actively seeks pragmatic solutions Good planning and organisational skills, able to work to multiple prioritised tasks, targets and deadlines, with careful attention to detail Team player, with an ability to create effective working relationships Committed to embedding diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do Knowledge, experience, and qualifications: Essential Experience in drafting and reviewing commercial contracts. Legal research skills. Preparation of guidance notes and training materials. Experience using the Microsoft Office suite. Sound knowledge of the law of England and Wales. Familiarity with commercial contracts and contract law. Desirable Experience in drafting and reviewing grant agreements Sound working knowledge of intellectual property and data protection matters. Familiarity with the charity sector and charity law Some familiarity with basic financial and grants related terms and concepts.
Feb 11, 2025
Seasonal
The Legal and Governance team sits within the Operations directorate at the Foundation. We are a small, agile unit, looking to turn our hands at anything that comes our way to assist the organisation and our colleagues to achieve our charitable mission. As a team, our work covers a broad spectrum of legal and governance matters, from commercial contracts and grant agreements, to advising on intellectual property, charity law requirements around restricted funds, fundraising, campaigning and political activity through to commissioning and collating Board and committee meeting materials and company secretarial duties. This role is key to the development of our team and the work we do across the Foundation. Key responsibilities: Charitable partnerships (Impact on Urban Health) Structure and assist colleagues with drafting and negotiate agreements for a wide variety of charitable partnerships, including commercial contracts, grants, IP licenses, novel investment models, revenue-sharing arrangements and data agreements. Act as a thought partner with the team to advise on the structuring, legal risks and strategic implications of partnerships and future opportunities. Maintain and appropriately file correspondence and documentation relating to commercial contracts. Grants administration (Programmatic, Hospital funding and Special fund grants) Advise colleagues, alongside the Grants Operations team, on the drafting and execution of grant agreements, including tailoring agreements for individuals, unincorporated groups and commercial entities and advising on IP ownership and commercialisation, indemnities, on-funding obligations and other queries. Procedure and policy efficiencies Draft, maintain and update our internal guidelines, policies and standard-form documents. Create policy and process efficiencies. Tailored partnerships Consider legal considerations, and appropriate processes, for working with certain partners (e.g., regulatory, private gain, data protection, policy), including advising on due diligence procedures and tailoring our standard form templates. Work with cross-functional stakeholders on longer-term projects to change our partnership models to cede power to the communities we work with, whilst balancing this against our charity law obligations. Cross-functional work Work with cross-functional stakeholders, including communications, policy and influencing, evaluation and the Executive Team to advise on cross-team collaboration, opportunities, issues and risks relating to our charitable partnerships. Assist teams such as property, endowment and HR on their legal needs, including drafting, negotiating and agreeing documents and being the first port-of-call for a variety of legal issues. Assist our fundraising team on a variety of issues, including drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of fundraising agreements. Governance and legal Work with the Foundation's Legal Director & Company Secretary in advising colleagues on legal and governance matters. Undertake research into specific legal issues or matters of best practice. Identify need for, organise and run training sessions on key legal and compliance issues to Foundation staff. Assist with supervision of the team's paralegal, leading on supervision of certain tasks. Person Specification Skills, abilities, and attributes: Legal research skills Self-starter who is adaptable, works with integrity, and exhibits the Foundation's enterprising, collaborative and delivery-minded cultural and behavioural values Excellent verbal and written communication skills Detail oriented Good interpersonal skills and able to effectively liaise with both internal and external communities Problem solving skills, able to use initiative and actively seeks pragmatic solutions Good planning and organisational skills, able to work to multiple prioritised tasks, targets and deadlines, with careful attention to detail Team player, with an ability to create effective working relationships Committed to embedding diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do Knowledge, experience, and qualifications: Essential Experience in drafting and reviewing commercial contracts. Legal research skills. Preparation of guidance notes and training materials. Experience using the Microsoft Office suite. Sound knowledge of the law of England and Wales. Familiarity with commercial contracts and contract law. Desirable Experience in drafting and reviewing grant agreements Sound working knowledge of intellectual property and data protection matters. Familiarity with the charity sector and charity law Some familiarity with basic financial and grants related terms and concepts.
