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Title: Labour Group Political Officer
Working For: Slough Borough Council
Details: Labour Group Political Officer
SO/03/1855
Want to be part of something special?
Can you support the only Labour Group to gain control of a council in this year’s elections?
Are you ready for a challenge?
If the answer to these questions is yes and you have excellent interpersonal and administrative skills and want a good career development opportunity with experience of policy formulation in a political environment, then this is the post for you. This is a unique opportunity to support Slough Council’s ruling Labour Group and be part of a team with an ambitious manifesto of pride, renewal and investment in Slough. Come and help us deliver it.
This is an annually renewable contract subject to the result of local elections.
Applicants who are interested in applying must respond by completing an application form. CVs will not be considered.
Salary: £23,665 - £28,992 per annum inclusive
Contact: Apply on-line at <a href="http://www.slough.gov.uk/jobs">www.slough.gov.uk/jobs</a> where you can find application details and information packs for all our vacancies. Alternatively, e-mail <a href="mailto:recruitment@slough.gov.uk">recruitment@slough.gov.uk</a> or call our 24 hour message line on 01753 875074, for a pack, quoting the reference number. Minicom service on 01753 875030.
Closing Date: 5 September 2008
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Title: Research Assistant
Working For: Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP (Kingston upon Hull West & Hessle)
Details: Based in Westminster this job is 33 hours per week and will involve working within a close team and directly for Alan Johnson. You will need to liaise with Government Departments and NGOs, prepare press releases and carry out analysis and research as well as dealing with general office duties, telephone enquiries and letters from constituents.
Job Description:
Personal Specification
Salary: In line with Parliamentary Pay Scales
Contact: Please send your CV and a covering letter to: Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Closing Date: 1 September 2008
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Title: Project Interns
Working For: RADAR
Details: RADAR, the Disability Network, is looking for up to three enthusiastic interns to work on projects involving diversity, human rights, social care and social policy.
RADAR is the UK's largest pan-disability campaigning organisation with a membership of over 800 organisations and individual campaigners. We work with policy-makers, business and the media to ensure equality and social inclusion for all disabled people, regardless of impairment.
Current projects include:
Work will involve:
You will also have the opportunity to attend a range of interesting and high-profile events.
No specific experience is required but you will need to demonstrate the following skills:
The post will be based at our Head Office near Old Street and Angel tube stations, and will be for a flexible three to five days a week, for an initial 3-month period.
Applications from disabled candidates are welcome.
Salary: none - lunch and London travel costs are covered
Contact: To apply please send a CV and a covering letter to <a href="mailto:Judith.simpson@radar.org.uk">Judith.simpson@radar.org.uk</a> stating "Internship" in the subject box. For more information please email or call 0207 259 3222.
Closing Date: 12 September 2008 - although the positions are currently vacant and up to 2 appointments may be made before that
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Title: Senior IT Officer (Infrastructure Management)
Working For: The Electoral Commission
Details: Fixed term contract to cover maternity leave – up to 12 months
Central London
As Senior IT Officer (Infrastructure Management) you will be responsible for the IT network and server infrastructure supporting 150 users over 7 sites. This is a key role, deputising for the Head of ICT and supporting the development of the IT strategy and policies. You will also provide 3rd line support and manage projects to improve IT systems.
To be successful in this role you will be experienced in network or infrastructure management. You will have an excellent knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and MS Exchange and ideally will have experience of VMWare and Citrix. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills are as important as your technical ability.
Salary: £37,640 per annum, pay award pending
Contact: We are an independent public body offering excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working hours, and the opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements which include a valuable range of benefits. If you're interested, download an information pack from our website. Alternatively, call 0207 271 0506 or email <a href="mailto:careers@electoralcommission.org.uk">careers@electoralcommission.org.uk</a>
Closing Date: The closing date for applications is Monday 1 September 2008. It is anticipated that interviews will take place mid September 2008.
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Title: Corporate Communication Manager
Working For: The Electoral Commission
Details: Central London
We are looking for a communications professional with extensive publishing experience along with experience of managing online communication programmes and corporate identity. You will be a confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills. As an experienced line manager you will be responsible for the management and personal development of a team of four and be a highly motivated team player.
Salary: £36,464 per annum (rising to £37,640 per annum), pay award pending
Contact: We offer excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working hours and the opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements which include a valuable range of benefits. If you’re interested, download an information pack from our website. Alternatively, call 0207 271 0506 or email <a href="mailto:careers@electoralcommission.org.uk">careers@electoralcommission.org.uk</a>
Closing Date: The closing date for applications is 12pm on Wednesday 27 August 2008. It is anticipated that interviews will take place week commencing Monday 1 September 2008.
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Title: Constituency Caseworker
Working For: Kevin Brennan MP (Cardiff West)
Details: Kevin Brennan MP for Cardiff West is seeking a Caseworker. The post is full time and will be based in his constituency office in Cardiff.
Salary will be in line with parliamentary pay scales plus 10% employer's pension contribution.
The post will involve dealing with constituency casework, the production of letters, parliamentary reports, clerical duties and supporting the MP's surgeries. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, experience in dealing with the public and undertaking confidential casework.
The ideal candidate will have a proven commitment to the aims and ideals of the Labour Party and be educated to graduate level or equivalent. Experience of working in a busy constituency office would be an advantage.
Candidates will be expected to adopt a flexible attitude to their work covering a wide and varied range of tasks appropriate to the work of an MP's office.
Salary: Salary in line with parliamentary pay scales
Contact: <a href="mailto:thomasd@parliament.uk">thomasd@parliament.uk</a> or telephone 02920223207
Closing Date: 12 September 2008
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Title: Government and Public Affairs – Head Hunter
Working For: VMA Group
Details: As the largest specialist search and selection company in Corporate Communications, we at VMA Group pride our selves that our professional reputation and our collegiate ‘grown up’ culture is a major factor in our continued success.
We have an exceptionally wide client base, both public and private; we offer in-depth Executive Search as well as Selection and Database recruitment services plus confidential client and candidate consultation and advice.
The Role -
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our growing Government and Public Affairs Practice. This role will focus on Corporate Clients as well as Specialist Consultancies/ teams and other organisations that are looking to hire PA practitioners.
We would expect the successful candidate to be a part of and enjoy the political network; have a sound understanding of corporate issues and their needs re lobbying, reputation management, CSR and public awareness.
The Candidate-
You will be a natural networker who thrives in a competitive marketplace and who would like to maintain their political connections but with a new career direction.
You will be commercially aware and committed to the benefits that Public Affairs bring to companies and the community.
You will carry credibility and be confident of your knowledge and ability in front of clients. The right candidate will be offered a full training programme, both internal and external; be part of a very supportive management team with the prospect of genuine career advancement.
We offer a very good basic salary with the addition of both personal and Group bonuses plus benefits.
Salary: Competitive
Contact: If you would like to explore this opportunity in total confidence please send your details to Jonathan Sheppard at: <a href="mailto:jsheppard@vmagroup.co.uk">jsheppard@vmagroup.co.uk</a>
Closing Date: Closing date Friday 29 August 2008
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Title: Constituency Research / Communications Assistant
Working For: Kevin Brennan MP (Cardiff West)
Details: Kevin Brennan MP for Cardiff West is seeking a research/communications assistant. The post is full time and will be based in his constituency office in Cardiff. However, from time to time there may be occasional parliamentary visits.
Salary will be in line parliamentary pay scales plus 10% employer's pension contribution.
The post involves both research and communication elements. The successful candidate will have excellent skills in analysis, interpretation and presentation of data together with communication skills both written and verbal, and experience of dealing with the public.
The ideal candidate will have a proven commitment to the aims and ideals of the Labour Party and be educated to graduate level or equivalent. Experience of working in a busy constituency office would be an advantage.
Candidates will be expected to adopt a flexible attitude to their work covering a wide and varied range of tasks appropriate to the work of an MP's office.
Salary: Salary in line with Parliamentary pay scales
Contact: <a href="mailto:thomasd@parliament.uk">thomasd@parliament.uk</a> or telephone 02920223207
Closing Date: Closing date 12 September 2008<BR> Interviews likely to be 19 September 2008
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Title: Research Fellow
Working For: The Quilliam Foundation
Details: The Quilliam Foundation is Britain’s first counter-extremism think tank. We are now looking to recruit a Research Fellow for our Research and Publications Unit.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to make a real contribution to the Foundation’s work and influence public policy.
Successful candidates will have:
Beyond the criteria, candidates will need to enthusiastic about the Quilliam Foundation’s work and will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values.
Salary: competitive, in line with experience
Contact: Please submit your CV with a covering letter to <a href="mailto:research@quilliamfoundation.org">research@quilliamfoundation.org</a>
Closing Date: Closing date for applications is 1 September 2008. <BR> Suitable candidates will be appointed before this date and you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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Title: Stakeholder Engagement Officer
Working For: Westminster Forum Projects
Details: The Stakeholder Engagement Officer is responsible for producing marketing databases, sending marketing mailshots and ensuring our database of contacts is kept as current and accurate as possible.
This is a role focused on ensuring that marketing mailshots are produced to a high standard and sent to pre-arranged deadlines. The successful candidate will be expected to work on various research and database tasks to ensure that the company’s commitment to specialized and targeted marketing is upheld.
The successful candidate will be highly organized and the ability to multi-task, and to work quickly and accurately is essential. An understanding of current affairs would be an advantage.
Westminster Forum Projects (the Forum) organizes senior level seminars on public policy in media, telecoms, education, health, transport, the environment and other areas. It enjoys considerable support from within Parliament and government, in industry and amongst interest groups. The Forum is impartial and cross-party, and has no policy agenda of its own.
Working for this expanding organization, you will be based in a lively, friendly office in Bagshot, Surrey, with occasional work in Westminster.
Salary: Competitive
Contact: To apply please email your CV together with a covering letter, indicating why you would be suitable for the position, to Mary Jane Drummond, <a href="mailto:mjd@westminsterforumprojects.co.uk">mjd@westminsterforumprojects.co.uk</a>
Closing Date: 12 September 2008
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Title: Events Manager
Working For: The Social Innovation Camp
Details: The Social Innovation Camp is looking for an Events Manager to work on a series of unusual and challenging events designed to bring together a wide range of people as part of an experiment looking at how the web and related technologies can be used to create social innovation.
The Social Innovation Camp is based at the Young Foundation in Bethnal Green, London.
For details about the Social Innovation Camp project, please see our website: www.sicamp.org
For further details about the Events Manager role, including a description of the role and person specifications, please see the full job advert on our site: http://www.sicamp.org/?page_id=154
Salary: £22,000 - £26,000 depending of skills, knowledge and experience
Contact: Send your CV and covering letter to <a href="mailto:anna@sicamp.org">anna@sicamp.org</a> <P> Your covering letter should include:<OL> <LI>A brief explanation of the best and the worst events you’ve ever been to (they can be anything from birthday party to lecture) and tell us why you thought they were great/awful. <LI>Tell us about the most interesting piece of web-based software/website you’ve come across; include a link and tell us why you’ve chosen it. We’re not accepting ‘Wikipedia’ as an answer – use your imagination! <LI>Details of your current role, salary and when you could start with us, confirmation that you are a British or EU Citizen or otherwise have the right to work in the UK and where you saw the advert.</OL> <P> Applicants will be contacted on Friday 29 August and interviews will take place on Tuesday 2 September. You should be available to start as soon as possible.
Closing Date: Thursday, 28 August 2008
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Title: Communications Intern
Working For: The Hansard Society
Details: Are you interested in politics? Are you bright and enthusiastic? Are you a good communicator?
If you are, and you’re looking for an internship, we’d like to hear from you. The Hansard Society is the UK’s leading independent non partisan, political research and education charity. We promote democracy and strengthen Parliament and to help us in this we’re looking for an intern to join our communications team to support us with our events, fundraising and media monitoring.
Applicants should have strong written and oral communications skills, good attention to detail and a high level of IT and internet literacy. Experience of fundraising or persuasive communications would be a distinct advantage, as would an interest in British politics.
Based in our London office on Chancery Lane, this 3 month internship will offer you the opportunity to demonstrate your skills and experiences in a professional environment while also allowing you great opportunities to further your understanding of British politics, events management and fundraising. Travel expenses (within London zones 1-6) and a daily lunch allowance of £5 will be available.
Salary: Travel and Lunch Expenses paid
Contact: If you would like to apply for this position please send us a copy of your CV together with a covering letter (no more than one page please) outlining why you are interested in the role to <a href="mailto:d.keogh@hansard.lse.ac.uk">d.keogh@hansard.lse.ac.uk</a>
Closing Date: The closing date for applications is Monday, 1 September 2008 at 12 noon. Interviews are likely to take place in the w/c 8 September. The successful candidate would be asked to take up the position as soon as possible after this date. <P> If you have not heard from the Hansard Society regarding your application by Friday 12 September please assume that you have been unsuccessful this time. <P> Thank you for your interest.
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Title: Temporary Voucher Examiner
Working For: U.S. Embassy, London
Details: The American Embassy requires a *Temporary Voucher Examiner. *This is a 6 month fixed term appointment with the possibility of extension but not guaranteed.
While working as part of the Financial Management team your duties as a Temporary Voucher Examiner will include: preparing, auditing and calculating vouchers for payment; entering billing details onto the accounting system; confirming funding availability; resolving issues via telephone and email; working independently when referring any documentation that doesn’t meet the legal criteria to the correct department for correction or clarification.
Salary: £25,268
Contact: For further information about how to apply, please visit our website <a href="http://www.usembassy.org.uk/hrd/curvac.html">http://www.usembassy.org.uk/hrd/curvac.html</a>
Closing Date: 3 September 2008 at 5 pm
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Title: Public Affairs Officer - temporary for 3 months
Working For: a client of The Right Ethos recruitment consultants
Details: The organisation:
A disability campaign
The role:
The candidate:
Salary: £29 - £33k pro rata
Contact: To apply, please register with The Right Ethos by emailing your CV to <a href="mailto:jonathan@therightethos.co.uk">jonathan@therightethos.co.uk</a>
Closing Date: 29 August 2008 - but the client will appoint as soon as they have found an appropriate candidate
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Title: Parliamentary Researcher
Working For: Julia Goldsworthy MP (Falmouth and Camborne)
Details: Julia Goldsworthy MP is looking for a full-time Parliamentary Researcher, based in her Westminster office.
Responsibilities will include:
Candidates are expected to have:
Previous experience in Parliament will be a distinct advantage.
Knowledge of Cornish issues and current developments within the Communities and Local Government portfolio would be advantageous.
Salary: £19,360 - £22,360
Contact: To apply, please send a CV and one page covering letter to <a href="mailto:simsf@parliament.uk">simsf@parliament.uk</a> or Julia Goldsworthy MP, House of Commons, London. SW1A 0AA. <P> For further information, please contact Fran Sims on 0207 219 8210.
Closing Date: 3pm, Thursday 28 August 2008<BR> Interviews are due to take place in the w/c 1 September.
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Title: Social Care Volunteer
Working For: CSV (Community Service Volunteers)
Details: Want to learn new skills? Want to improve your job prospects, have some fun and most importantly help others?
Then maybe full time volunteering with CSV is the answer…
We are looking for people aged 16-35 to fill hundreds of challenging and exciting volunteer roles, helping a wide range of people across the UK. You might be helping children with special needs in a school, providing support to a disabled student at a university, or helping someone with a disability live independently. Alternatively you might find yourself helping in a homeless hostel or in a mentoring role, helping and supporting young people.
You’ll live away from home and be provided with free accommodation and subsistence (which includes money to live on)
Opportunities are available for between 4-12 months. You’ll also be part of a big team of volunteers across the UK, who along with staff can support you. There will also be plenty of opportunity to get together and have some fun.
This is a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience, develop skills, meet new people and help to make a real difference to people’s lives. No specific qualifications or experience are required.
Interested? Find out more by logging onto www.csv.org.uk/ftvol
or by calling CSV free on 0800 374 991
Salary: Volunteer role. Accommodation and money to live on provided
Contact: Apply online at <a href="http://www.csv.org.uk/ftvol">www.csv.org.uk/ftvol</a> or call 0800 374 991
Closing Date: 19 October 2008
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Title: Internship
Working For: The Young Foundation
Details: We are currently accepting applications for internship placements during the Autumn for the Research team, Launchpad and the Neighbourhoods and Local Innovation team.
We are looking for interns who can demonstrate:
As an Intern, your tasks will be likely to include:
The job is based at our offices in Bethnal Green, London.
Salary: N/A - lunch and travel expenses paid
Contact: Please send a cover letter and CV explaining which team you wish to work with and how you demonstrate the required skills and experience to <a href="mailto:interns@youngfoundation.org">interns@youngfoundation.org</a> <P> All interns are advised to thoroughly read the Young Foundation website to get a better idea of the nature of the work undertaken.
Closing Date: 31 October 2008
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Title: Policy Intern
Working For: Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organsiations (acevo)
Details: An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the policy team at acevo. We are looking for a keen and ambitious self-starter with an interest in policy and politics. This is an ideal post for those looking to gain experience in the third sector.
acevo (Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations) is a professional body representing charity and not-for-profit sector chief executives in the UK, with over 2000 members. During the internship you will be assisting the policy team with policy and public affairs activity.
The successful applicant will be of graduate level or its equivalent and also have:
The length of internship will be negotiable but will be expected to be for approximately a three month period.
The post will be based in our offices near Holborn.
Salary: Lunch and travel expenses provided
Contact: To apply please send a CV and covering letter to <a href="mailto:emma.levett@acevo.org.uk">emma.levett@acevo.org.uk</a> <P> For further information about the role please contact Emma Levett on 020 7280 4934 or <a href="mailto:emma.levett@acevo.org.uk">emma.levett@acevo.org.uk</a>
Closing Date: The closing date for applications will be 5 September 2008. Acevo may appoint before the closing date for this role.
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Title: Policy intern
Working For: Social Enterprise Coalition
Details: Social Enterprise Coalition (Vauxhall)
Social enterprises are businesses set up to tackle a social or environmental need such as The Big Issue, the Eden Project and Cafedirect. The Coalition is the national voice of social enterprises in the UK and we work to influence policy in order to create an enabling environment for social enterprise.
We are looking for a full-time intern to work within our busy policy team for a period of 3 months. The role involves assisting the team in work relating to policy development, lobbying and research and will include:
We are looking for someone who has:
Salary: Travel expenses within London and £5 per day for lunch
Contact: To apply, please send a covering letter and CV to <a href="mailto:olof.jonsdottir@socialenterprise.org.uk">olof.jonsdottir@socialenterprise.org.uk</a> or Olof Jonsdottir, <BR>Social Enterprise Coalition, Southbank House, London SE1 7SJ.
Closing Date: 9 September 2008
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Title: Business Development Manager
Working For: Daycare Trust
Details: We are seeking an experienced manager to oversee and coordinate our business development activity and manage our high profile consultancy and training services which work across a fast moving and rapidly expanding field.
29 days' annual leave + 6% pension contribution
Please quote reference BDM
Salary: £33,078 - 36,207 pa
Contact: Applications for flexible working are welcome. For an application pack, please telephone: 020 7840 3350, fax: 020 7840 3355, email: <a href="mailto:recruit@daycaretrust.org.uk">recruit@daycaretrust.org.uk</a> or go online at: <a href="http://www.daycaretrust.org.uk">www.daycaretrust.org.uk</a> <P> Daycare Trust is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Closing Date: Closing date: Friday 5 September 2008 at 12noon<BR> Interviews: around 17 September 2008
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Title: Deputy Manager - Selection and Exercise Team - 3 month contract
Working For: Ministry of Justice
Details: Pro-active, results-driven individual who likes to inject others with momentum required to join relatively new division of the MoJ, to assist in meeting & measuring selection targets.
Applicants must demonstrate previous experience with/aptitude for:
This is an excellent opportunity to bring your knowledge to bear in a cheerful atmosphere, working to genuine targets & towards an important overarching aim.
As start date is 1st September, only candidates with some existing security clearance (CRB check/Commons clearance) will be considered.
Salary: up to £17 per hour (plus holiday pay)
Contact: Please forward CV and covering email to <a href="mailto:katybell@theeclipseorganisation.com">katybell@theeclipseorganisation.com</a> or telephone 020 7629 4060 for further information.
Closing Date: Closes 25 August 2008 - will appoint before then if suitable candidate found
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Title: Political Officer
Working For: Leadership Centre for Local Government
Details: Central London Location
Fixed-term contract to 31 March 2011
Local government is changing and it’s never been quite so exciting. Today’s local government leaders are expected to provide the imagination to create a community built on pride. This is a perfect opportunity to liaise with highly influential people in the world of politics and local government.
Working closely with key players in all three main political parties and independents, you’ll oversee and co-ordinate the Leadership Centre’s innovative Civic Pride initiative. It’s about making people proud of the place that they live in, working hard to maintain a visionary local government for future generations. Essentially, you’ll have significant experience of event management, coupled with excellent communication skills which you’ll use to engage with national and local parties at a senior level.
Salary: £31,351 - £35,615 Inc London Weighting
Contact: For an application pack and to apply online, please visit <a href="http://jobs.local.gov.uk">http://jobs.local.gov.uk</a><BR> Alternatively, call LGconnect on 020 7072 7444 (24 hour) or email <a href="mailto:jobs@lga.gov.uk">jobs@lga.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: 12 noon, 3 September 2008
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Title: Fundraising Internship
Working For: Stand Up For Africa
Details: Stand Up For Africa is a UK-based charity, working with Africans to support development projects in Africa. SUFA's office is located in Battersea.
In Ghana, SUFA is working in partnership with the ARK Foundation to build a Crisis Response Centre that will help to address abuse and domestic violence.
The fundraising for this project is underway, and incoming interns would be expected to work with a team to follow-up online, business and personal contact initiatives, as well as to develop new ideas. The expected time commitment is two days per week.
This internship is a good opportunity to contribute to a worthwhile cause and to see a project through to its completion.
Salary: None
Contact: Applicants should forward their CV and contact details to: Claudia Stecker, Ghana CRC Coordinator, <a href="mailto:claudia@standupforafrica.org.uk">claudia@standupforafrica.org.uk</a> <P> Stand Up For Africa (SUFA), Tel: 0207 228 7733 <BR> A UK Registered Charity No. 1102273 and a Company Limited by guarantee No. 4889316. <BR> Registered Office: Unit 74A Battersea Business Centre,<BR> 99/109 Lavender Hill, London SW11 5QL, UK
Closing Date: Closing Date: 5 September 2008. A successful applicant may be appointed before this date.
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Title: Finance Officer
Working For: Employers Forum on Disability
Details: Job purpose:
Accumulating and organising day-to-day financial data including sales, purchases banking and related financial information accurately and on a timely basis.
Salary: £25,000 pro rata
Contact: If you wish to apply for the role of Finance Officer please do so by sending your CV and a supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential criteria of the role together with the downloadable monitoring form (available at <a href="http://www.efd.org.uk">www.efd.org.uk</a> ) to the Employers’ Forum on Disability. <P> Please address your application to: Barnaby Powell, HR Administrator, Employers’ Forum on Disability, Nutmeg House, 60 Gainsford Street, London SE1 2NY. Or by email to <a href="mailto:Barnaby.Powell@erd.org.uk">Barnaby.Powell@erd.org.uk</a> <P> The Employers’ Forum on Disability is committed to becoming Disability Confident and an employer of choice irrespective of gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and age. We appreciate the ethical and business case of ensuring that our workforce is representative of wider society. <P> Disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. <P> If you require this information in alternative format, please contact us.
Closing Date: 5 September 2008
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Title: Trainee Caseworker/Researcher
Working For: John Hemming MP (Birmingham Yardley)
Details: The role of a caseworker in the constituency office involves a variety of areas dealing with many government departments and members of the public both face to face and on the telephone. Our office makes good use of the technology available and you will need to be familiar with Microsoft Office, email and internet and be willing to learn how to use our customised casework system.
Amongst other things the post involves writing correspondence on behalf of the MP, carrying out research and helping to run the advice bureau for constituents. The ideal candidate will be degree level or equivalent experience coupled with a knowledge and interest in local and national politics. The ability to produce high quality written work alongside excellent communication skills is essential. You must be well presented, have the ability to work as part of a team as well as using one's own initiative and be reliable. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and organised.
There may also be an opportunity to work in Westminster one week a month on a rota basis when Parliament returns from the summer recess. Expenses for this are paid and accommodation is available in London (on a rota basis).
The initial salary is a trainee or paid intern rate. Once passing through a three month probation period you will be promoted from a trainee caseworker to a caseworker with the consequence salary increase.
Salary: £12,500 pa - for three months, then £13,566 pa
Contact: Covering letter and CV can be sent by e-mail for the attention of Vicky Higgins, Casework/Research Team Leader, to <a href="mailto:vicky.higgins@john.hemming.name">vicky.higgins@john.hemming.name</a>
Closing Date: 29 August 2008
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Title: Personal Assistant to Annette Brooke MP
Working For: Annette Brooke MP (Mid Dorset & North Poole) and Mid Dorset & North Poole Liberal Democrats
Details: The post is located in Poole, Dorset and involves supporting and promoting Annettes's constituency work.
Skills required:
The post may require evening and weekend working.
Salary: £18,000 - £21,000 according to experience
Contact: Applications by email to Mrs. Janise MacKay, <BR> Office Manager, Constituency Office<BR> <a href="mailto:mackayj@parliament.uk">mackayj@parliament.uk</a>
Closing Date: Tuesday 9 September 2008
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Title: Trainee - Public Affairs Consultancy
Working For: A Client of Hanson Search
Details: Research Consultant
One of the most respected names in independent Public Affairs consultancy is looking for an experienced Parliamentary Researcher to join their ranks as a Research Consultant. This position is entry level, but will provide you with an excellent grounding in public affairs and media relations; a strong candidate with experience working for an MP in a research role could gain promotion to consultant within 6-12 months.
Firmly established with a 30-strong team, they have an impressive client list that boasts an array of big brands, government departments and NGOs that will enable you to get a lot of high profile experience very quickly. On the job and external training are provided to help you develop quickly – this is an opportunity to work with some of the top public affairs professionals in the industry.
Outstanding academic qualifications are a must. You will have already attained a minimum of a 2:1 from a top 10 University. This role is an integral to the agency’s work as a whole; candidates will therefore be expected to have prior experience in a political research setting. It is essential that candidates have prior experience working for either a public affairs consultancy, MP, think tank, research body or relevant institution.
Salary: £18,000 - £23,000 dependent upon experience
Contact: To apply, please send a CV and short covering note to <a href="mailto:maddy@hansonsearch.com">maddy@hansonsearch.com</a> <P> Due to volume of applications, only candidates selected for the short list will be contacted.
Closing Date: 25 August 2008. Appointments may be made before the closing date.
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Title: Account Executive
Working For: Project Associates
Details: Based in London.
Key Responsibilities
Main tasks
Client Handling
* Drawing up agendas, attending meetings and producing meeting notes and action points
* Implementing action points and carrying out agreed tasks for clients
* Close liaison with clients to ensure good information flows
* Working with the Analyst to produce supporting documentation and matrices relating to contact programmes, etc.
* Conducting searches (Lexis Nexis, manual, on-line)
* Liaising with Lexis Nexis and other external suppliers
* Analysing and sifting search results
* Compiling and circulating daily reports for clients and in-house team
* (The Account Executive will have responsibility for daily press and media monitoring; the Analyst will have responsibility for parliamentary and political monitoring.)
New Business & Marketing
Strategy
Salary: £20,000
Contact: Please send cover letter explaining interest in the role, CV, current salary, and notice period to <a href="mailto:robert.worthington@projectassociatesltd.com">robert.worthington@projectassociatesltd.com</a>
Closing Date: 12 September 2008
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Title: Caseworker
Working For: Siobhain McDonagh MP (Mitcham & Morden)
Details: A full time (10am to 6.30pm) Caseworker is required to join Siobhain’s team based in Westminster.
You will have:
Main duties will include:
Please note - this job focuses on providing practical support to constituents, and will not involve political research duties.
Ideally the candidate should have:
Salary: £21,000 (in line with Parliamentary payscales)
Contact: Please submit a cv and covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification to <a href="mailto:mcdonaghs@parliament.uk">mcdonaghs@parliament.uk</a> - or write to Siobhain McDonagh MP, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA (Please use the reference number - CW2008)
Closing Date: 5 September 2008
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Title: Junior Secretary
Working For: Siobhain McDonagh MP (Mitcham & Morden)
Details: A full time (10am to 6.30pm) Junior Secretary is required to join Siobhain’s team based in Westminster, to assist in her day to day work.
You will have:
Main duties will include:
Ideally the candidate should have:
Salary: £18,735 (in line with Parliamentary payscales)
Contact: Please submit a cv and covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification to <a href="mailto:mcdonaghs@parliament.uk">mcdonaghs@parliament.uk</a> - or write to Siobhain McDonagh MP, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA (Please use the reference number - JS2008)
Closing Date: 5 September 2008
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Title: Research Intern
Working For: New Local Government Network
Details: NLGN runs an active internship programme, specifically designed to allow candidates to gain experience of local government whilst working in a fast-moving think tank environment. We are looking for people who:
Our internships are multi-purpose and cover a number of areas, including research support, communications activities and more general duties. Full- and part-time internships will be considered.
Interns are offered a subsistence and travel allowance.
Salary: Unpaid - Travel and Subsistence only
Contact: If you are interested, please email a short CV and covering letter outlining the skills you will bring to NLGN as well as your interest in our work to <a href="mailto:charlotte.holloway@nlgn.org.uk">charlotte.holloway@nlgn.org.uk</a><BR> Charlotte Holloway is the Office Manager at NLGN.
Closing Date: 31 August 2008
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Title: Editorial Intern
Working For: Westminster Forum Projects
Details: Westminster Forum Projects is currently seeking interns to work with our editorial team on policy seminars.
Interns will be involved with all aspects of event production including research and contact building, speaker liaison, marketing, and preparing conference materials. There may also be some front-of-house duties at events.
This is an opportunity to gain valuable insight into the decision-making processes in public policy, particularly across media, telecoms, nutrition, health, environment, transport and education, as well as hands-on experience and standard office routines.
Interns are volunteers and as such free to attend as they wish, and to leave at any time. Internships usually run for one month but we are flexible and this position would ideally suit a candidate looking for the opportunity to move into full time employment.
Strong candidates will have some or all of the following:
About us: Westminster Forum Projects organises senior level seminars on public policy in media, telecoms, education, health, environment, transport and nutrition. The Forum is impartial and cross-party, and has no policy agenda of its own.
Internships are unpaid, although we cover travel expenses. Interns will be based in a friendly office in Bagshot, Surrey, with occasional work in Westminster.
Salary: None. This is a voluntary position, but reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed
Contact: To apply please email Mary Jane Drummond <a href="mailto:mjd@westminsterforumprojects.co.uk">mjd@westminsterforumprojects.co.uk</a> with your CV together and covering letter, indicating why you would be suitable for this position
Closing Date: 30 September 2008
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Title: Temporary Trading Officer
Working For: National AIDS Trust (NAT)
Details: The National AIDS Trust is the UK's leading independent policy and campaigning voice on HIV.
The National AIDS Trust’s trading company produces a wide range of HIV and AIDS awareness-raising materials and is a major global distributor of Red Ribbons. The bulk of our order processing and distribution occurs in the 3 months prior to World AIDS Day (1 December) each year, so we are currently looking to recruit an individual willing to assist us in our efforts immediately.
We are looking for a dedicated team player, with a primary focus on the packing and distribution of customer’s orders and the management of stock (which will include some heavy lifting). The role also involves liaising with our customers and suppliers on the telephone, as well as assisting the Trading Manager in other administrative systems.
The position is offered on a full-time (35 hours per week), fixed-term basis from the beginning of September to 5 December 2008. Expected working hours are 09h30 – 17h30, Monday to Friday.
Salary: £18k pro rata
Contact: The application pack can be downloaded from our website <a href="http://www.nat.org.uk">www.nat.org.uk</a> or can be obtained by telephoning 020 7814 6767. <BR> All materials are available in alternative formats on request. <P> To apply for this position please send a copy of your CV and a short written supporting statement (maximum of 500 words) on how you fulfil the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification, with an equal opportunities monitoring form to The National AIDS Trust, New City Cloisters, 196 Old Street, London EC1V 9FR, or email your application to <a href="mailto:admin.vol@nat.org.uk">admin.vol@nat.org.uk</a> <P> The National AIDS Trust is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applications from people living with HIV, disabled people, women and people from black and ethnic minority and LGBT communities.
Closing Date: Closing date: Wednesday 27 August 2008 at 1 pm.<BR> Interviews will be held during w/c 1 September 2008 <BR> at the National AIDS Trust offices.
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Title: Barnardo's Research Volunteer Internship, Northern Ireland
Working For: Barnardo's Northern Ireland
Details: To work alongside the Service Design Manager to provide support to services in developing their evidence base and establishing evaluation systems. The applicant may also have the opportunity to assist services some evaluation activity with service users.
Key activities will include:
Barnardo's will provide interns with the following:
For more information on how to apply please visit www.barnardos.org.uk/internships
Salary: Voluntary with Expenses
Contact: If you have any questions or queries about the Barnardo’s Volunteer Internship scheme please email <a href="mailto:internship@barnardos.org.uk">internship@barnardos.org.uk</a>
Closing Date: The deadline for applications is 29 August 2008. Interviews will take place during September.
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Title: Research Internship
Working For: The Oxbridge Research Group
Details: The role of Oxbridge Primary Research is to offer clients, both from the UK and abroad, a comprehensive range of primary research services; from a company perspective, this may mean outsourcing data collection and analysis to expert statisticians and researchers.
We require a university student, past or present, to undertake:
Also:
This will certainly offer an interesting and valuable opportunity for those wishing to go into a range of research areas from commercial sectors to academia. Our work includes performing both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods, including surveys, focus groups and field-work for clients ranging from private individuals to influential commercial organisations. We have access to first class experts in social research and statistics to conduct high quality data analysis and we undertake many large scale research projects. The internship will also provide an insight into an exciting and innovative organisation.
Those presently searching for research positions are most likely to benefit.
Any of the following are preferred:
Examples of our other sites include:
www.oxbridgeediting.com
www.oxbridgeessays.com
Location: Central London, 91 Charlotte Street
Period: 1-6 months to begin immediately
Salary: None
Contact: To make an application please email <a href="mailto:support@oxpresearch.com">support@oxpresearch.com</a>
Closing Date: 1 September 2008
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Title: Barnardo's Research Volunteer Internship
Working For: Barnardo's South West Regional Office
Details: Barnardo’s in the south west have been developing and growing new work over the last 5 years and we anticipate further developments in the next 5 years. A key part to making strategic decisions about where to invest time and resources is our mapping and analysis of children’s services across the 15 local authorities in our region. Therefore having sufficient capacity to undertake such focussed and time limited research is critical to our planning and effectiveness in establishing relevant services to support children and families.
Your role will be to support and enhance this area of our organisation and bring your competence and initiative to strengthen our existing team. Working alongside the research officer and assistant director to look at key trends, statistics and data from local authorities about children’s services in order to support Barnardo’s staff and managers in making decisions about future work
Barnardo's will provide interns with the following:
For more information on how to apply please visit www.barnardos.org.uk/internships
Salary: Voluntary with Expenses
Contact: If you have any questions or queries about the Barnardo’s Volunteer Internship scheme please email <a href="mailto:internship@barnardos.org.uk">internship@barnardos.org.uk</a>
Closing Date: The deadline for applications is 29 August 2008. Interviews will take place during September.
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Title: Barnardo's Children’s Services Communications Volunteer Internship
Working For: Barnardo's
Details: Provide internal/external communications support to Children’s Services
Emma Hypher – Children’s Services Communications Intern Sept-Dec 07
My communications internship in children’s services provided me with hands-on experience in a number of different areas. My focus was on finding ways to improve and streamline internal communications within the department, and I also gained a thorough understanding of marketing systems. I always felt supported by my line manager, but was also able to take responsibility for my own projects, and see them through from beginning to end.
Key Responsibilities
Barnardo's will provide interns with the following:
For more information on how to apply please visit www.barnardos.org.uk/internships
Salary: Voluntary with Expenses
Contact: If you have any questions or queries about the Barnardo’s Volunteer Internship scheme please email <a href="mailto:internship@barnardos.org.uk">internship@barnardos.org.uk</a>
Closing Date: The deadline for applications is 29 August 2008. Interviews will take place during September.
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Title: Monitoring Sales Executive
Working For: Dods Parliamentary Communications
Details: Fantastic opportunity for a politically minded graduate looking to develop a career in sales. You will assist the Monitoring Sales Manager in selling Dods monitoring service; highlighting new clients, booking meetings and hitting monthly and annual sales targets. You will attend client meetings with the Sales Manager and attend networking events where appropriate.
No experience is necessary as full training will be given, with a view to developing you into a client facing Account Manager.
You will be an ambitious person with a drive to succeed. You must be customer minded with excellent communication and presentation skills and a willingness to learn. Any previous sales experience will be an advantage.
Salary: circa £19,000
Contact: To apply please send your CV and covering letter to <a href="mailto:Leo.Carter-Smith@dods.co.uk">Leo.Carter-Smith@dods.co.uk</a>
Closing Date: Friday, 29 August 2008
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Title: Barnardo's Education Policy and Research Volunteer Internship
Working For: Barnardo's
Details: To support policy and research activity, with a particular focus on education issues, including:
Researching and writing briefings on education issues Analysing speeches and policy positions made by the main political parties
Contributing to and attending Barnardo’s events
Contributing to other aspects of Parliamentary and Campaigning work within the Policy & Research Unit.
Key activities will include: (emphasis of role dependent on interns’ experience and interests)
Barnardo's will provide interns with the following:
CV/Application Writing and Interview Skills training
For more information on how to apply please visit www.barnardos.org.uk/internships
Salary: Voluntary with Expenses
Contact: If you have any questions or queries about the Barnardo’s Volunteer Internship scheme please email <a href="mailto:internship@barnardos.org.uk">internship@barnardos.org.uk</a>
Closing Date: The deadline for applications is 29 August 2008. Interviews will take place during September
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Title: Policy Intern
Working For: Policy Team, Essex County Council
Details: Following the successful launch of its new internship programme, Essex County Council’s Policy Unit, are looking to recruit a series of new interns for placements lasting six weeks.
Part of the Essex’s Policy, Community Planning and Regeneration Directorate, the policy team exists to analyse and advise, helping key decision-makers in Essex and beyond understand the challenges that face our organisation and communities, and to evaluate possible solutions.
We are a small team where what matters is the skills and intellectual abilities you can contribute. We expect our interns to bring something extra but we don’t mind what exactly. Most important, the successful candidate will possess the intellectual agility to master new topics and the creativity to people who thought they had heard all the arguments.
If this describes you, please do get in touch.
Join us and you will enjoy hands-on experience of policy development, flexible working and a modest allowance to cover travel and living expenses. This placement will be based at County Hall, Chelmsford.
Salary: Expenses plus a small allowance
Contact: For more details, or to apply, please visit our recruitment website <a href="http://www.jobsatessex.co.uk">www.jobsatessex.co.uk</a>
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Closing Date: The closing date for applications is 30 September 2008.<BR> Interviews will be held in the following week.
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Title: Barnardo's Safeguarding Information Volunteer Internship
Working For: Barnardo's
Details: Barnardo's is committed to ensuring that everyone working for Barnardo's works appropriately with children or vulnerable adults. It is imperative that there is accessible and relevant information to ensure Barnardo's workers know what is expected of them.
Currently there are lots of policies and guidance on Barnardo's internal website (Livelink) but it is stored in different areas making it difficult to locate and difficult to ensure that it is up to date and relevant.
Reporting to the Safeguarding Manager, you will play an important role in making safeguarding information interesting, relevant and accessible. Your role will entail researching information on internal and external websites and liaising with all departments in Barnardo's.
Key activities include the following:
Barnardo's will provide interns with the following:
For more information on how to apply please visit www.barnardos.org.uk/internships
Salary: Voluntary with Expenses
Contact: If you have any questions or queries about the Barnardo’s Volunteer Internship scheme please email <a href="mailto:internship@barnardos.org.uk">internship@barnardos.org.uk</a>
Closing Date: The deadline for applications is 29 August 2008. Interviews will take place during September
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Title: Parliamentary Intern
Working For: Roger Williams MP (Brecon and Radnorshire)
Details: Roger Williams, MP for Brecon and Radnorshire, Liberal Democrat Shadow Secretary of State for Wales and Liberal Democrat Food and Rural Affairs spokesperson, is looking for an intern to work in his parliamentary office.
Candidates should have the following skills, personal qualities and experience:
An interest in rural affairs, science and Welsh issues would be an advantage but is not essential.
This internship will provide the candidate with sound knowledge of the workings of an MPs Westminster office and the portfolio subject matter. It will offer a busy and challenging working environment and offer experience of the following:
Expenses: Travel within London and Lunch allowance.
This position is 4/5 days a week and ideally the successful candidate would remain in the role for a minimum of three months.
Salary: Expenses only
Contact: Please send a covering letter (no more than two sides) and CV to Roger Williams MP, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA or email <a href="mailto:westjd@parliament.uk">westjd@parliament.uk</a> setting out why you are the appropriate candidate for this position.
Closing Date: Closing date: 5pm, 11 September 2008.<BR>
Interviews: Week beginning 22 September 2008.<BR>
Start date: Week beginning 6 October 2008.
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Title: Research Intern
Working For: Roger Williams MP (Brecon and Radnorshire)
Details: Salary/Hours: Travel expenses within London and Lunch allowance. This position is 4/5 days a week and ideally the successful candidate would remain in the role for a minimum of three months.
Details: Roger Williams MP is looking for a Welsh Affairs Research intern to assist him in his duties as Liberal Democrat Shadow Secretary for Wales.
Key tasks:
Person specification:
Experience of or an interest in Welsh politics is desirable.
Salary: Expenses only
Contact: Please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you would be suitable for this position to Chris Walker at <a href="mailto:walkercm@parliament.uk">walkercm@parliament.uk</a> or c/o Roger Williams MP, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA.
Closing Date: Closing date: 5pm, 11 September 2008.<BR>
Interviews: Week beginning 22 September 2008.<BR>
Start date: Week beginning 6 October 2008.
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Title: Barnardo's Young Offender Institution Development Volunteer Internship
Working For: Barnardo's
Details: To Assist in the young offenders programme, placing serving young offenders in shops working towards a recognised youth award and increasing their long term employment opportunities.
Key activities will include:
Barnardo's will provide interns with the following:
For more information on how to apply please visit www.barnardos.org.uk/internships
Salary: Voluntary with Expenses
Contact: If you have any questions or queries about the Barnardo’s Volunteer Internship scheme please email <a href="mailto:internship@barnardos.org.uk">internship@barnardos.org.uk</a>
Closing Date: The deadline for applications is 29 August 2008. Interviews will take place during September.
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Title: Researchers/Campaigners
Working For: Green Party press office
Details: Volunteers needed to work part-time/flexibly supporting the work of Greens around the country with dedicated research on issue-based campaigns and political work.
Research, work or academic experience in any of the following areas would be useful: Freedom of Information, workers' rights and low pay, energy conservation, public services.
Flexible daytime hours from September 2008 onwards, office in Archway, North London.
Salary: None - but daily expenses covered
Contact: Gary Dunion, Chief Press Officer, Green Party. <BR>
Email <a href="mailto:gary.dunion@greenparty.org.uk">gary.dunion@greenparty.org.uk</a> Tel 020 7561 0282
Closing Date: 1 October 2008 but could start any time from September onwards
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Title: Video volunteer
Working For: Green Party press office
Details: Volunteer needed to work part-time/flexibly making and editing short videos of Green politicians to support upcoming election campaigns.
Opportunity to travel. Working on Macs, shooting with HD video camera, basic FinalCut and video camera training can be given.
Flexible, project-based hours from September 2008 onwards, office in Archway, North London.
Salary: None - but daily expenses covered
Contact: Find out more by sending you details/CV/covering email to Gary Dunion, Chief Press Officer, Green Party. <BR>
Email <a href="mailto:gary.dunion@greenparty.org.uk">gary.dunion@greenparty.org.uk</a> Tel 020 7561 0282
Closing Date: 1 October 2008
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Title: Trainee Camera Operator
Working For: Bow Tie Television
Details: Bow Tie Television are an independent television company providing all of the pictures and feeds televising the Houses of Parliament including the House of Commons, House of Lords and select committees. All the footage used by the BBC, Sky ITN etc is provided by us.
We are looking for a Trainee Camera Operator ideally (but not essentially) educated to HND or degree level to work as part of our small and dedicated team. The applicant must have a keen interest in current affairs, politics and media operations. We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who is willing to work some irregular hours as the sittings of the chambers dictate our own hours of work.
We use remote cameras throughout our operation, but our staff have the chance to receive training in studio and some OB work. We also encourage multi-skilling and many of our Camera Operators go on to direct proceedings too. We also provide AV and broadcasting feeds from City Hall, televising the Greater London Authority and our staff are often required to work at that base.
The successful applicant will have to gain full security clearance from the Houses of Parliament to be able to take up the position.
Salary: £13,000 starting
Contact: Apply via email with a covering letter and attaching your CV to: <a href="mailto:westminster@bowtietv.com">westminster@bowtietv.com</a>
Closing Date: The closing date for applicants is Monday 22 September 2008 with a start date of Monday 6 October 2008.
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Title: Barnardo's End Child Poverty Volunteer Internship
Working For: The End Child Poverty Campaign
Details: The Campaign to End Child Poverty is a coalition of more than 120 organisations concerned about the unacceptably high levels of child poverty in the UK. We receive our funding from our members, all of whom share a common vision of a poverty-free nation. This is a unique opportunity to become involved in a project that will work alongside charitable organisations, faith groups, local authorities and other London agencies throughout the capital to raise awareness of the extent of child poverty in the city, and to identify good practice and creative solutions to help eradicate it.
This internship role will provide vital support during the launch of a new project: 4 in 10 . You will be involved in all aspects of the project including liaising with organisations throughout London to encourage their involvement with the project, representing the project at different events in the capital and playing an active role in the design.
Key activities will include:
Please note this position is part time - 3 days/week.
Barnardo's will provide interns with the following: Salary: Voluntary with Expenses
Contact: For more information on how to apply please visit <a href="http://www.barnardos.org.uk/internships">www.barnardos.org.uk/internships</a>
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If you have any questions or queries about the Barnardo’s Volunteer Internship scheme please email <a href="mailto:internship@barnardos.org.uk">internship@barnardos.org.uk</a>
Closing Date: The deadline for applications is 29 August 2008. <BR>Interviews will take place during September.
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Title: Volunteer Internships
Working For: Fabian Society
Details: The Fabian Society is Britain’s leading left of centre think tank and political society, committed to creating the political ideas and policy debates which can shape the future of progressive politics.
At any one time, the Society has 4 or 5 interns, who generally work 2-3 days per week. We ask for a commitment of three months. We occasionally consider shorter or longer internships under exceptional circumstances, but these are rare and on a case by case basis only. Interns are based in our offices in central London. Interns’ work will be managed on a day to day basis by their assigned member of staff.
Interns are an invaluable part of the organisation and, as far as possible, are given a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities to undertake. Whilst interns do provide considerable administrative assistance to the society, they also have the opportunity to gain experience in press strategy, research, conference & events management and fundraising. Further information on the specific areas interns can get involved in is outlined below. We try to ensure that interns are given an opportunity to get involved in the specific area(s) which most interest them.
Specific Areas
Interns must be committed to the aims and values of the Fabian Society.
We are now recruiting for the October-December 2008 intake.
Salary: lunch allowance and travel expenses zones 1-6
Contact: To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to Rosie Clayton at <a href="mailto:rosie.clayton@fabian-society.org.uk">rosie.clayton@fabian-society.org.uk</a> by 5pm on Thursday 18 September. The covering letter should outline why you would like to intern at the Fabian Society and what skills & experience you could bring to the Society.
Closing Date: Closes 5pm on Thursday 18 September 2008. <BR>
Interviews will be held during the week of 29 September.<BR>
The start date will be in the week commencing 6 October.
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Title: Research Manager
Working For: Leading Corporate Communications Consultancy
Details: This outstanding PR agency is looking for a PR Research Manager to provide pivotal advice to its internal account teams and directly to clients. This is a pivotal role where you will monitor the activities of various groups and organisations across London (including those related to the 2012 Olympics, transport, housing, planning and other sectors) - either personally or through commissioned research - to look for issues and opportunities that will impact on the agency's clients - including some of the most important private and public sector organisations in London. You will be responsible for client and agency-facing briefings, documents and other publications which focus on topical London issues.
The ideal PR Research Manager candidate will have a relevant research or communications background and be passionate about and fascinated by London and its specific issues. You will have the ability to interpret and distil complex information, be a credible straight-talker with colleagues and clients alike, and enjoy working in a small team. Experience of local and regional government - especially London - and/or a good understanding of public affairs would be also be very useful.
Salary: £35-40k
Contact: Please send your details to <a href="mailto:Helen.kensett@prrecruitment.com">Helen.kensett@prrecruitment.com</a> 02070539057
Closing Date: 31 August 2008
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Title: Executive Assistant
Working For: The Equal Rights Trust
Details: The Equal Rights Trust is an international non-governmental organisation based in London whose purpose is to combat discrimination and promote equality. It is recruiting for an Executive Assistant (EA).
The EA will be helping the Executive Director in running the organisation and ensuring funding.
Duties:
Provide general assistance to the Executive Director (50%):
Advantages:
Salary will depend on relevant experience, within the range £18,000 - £25,000 p.a. Both full time and part time work (60-80%) can be considered.
Salary: £18,000 - £25,000
Contact: Please submit a detailed CV, covering letter setting out how you could contribute to the Equal Rights Trust and contacts of two references, by e-mail to: <a href="mailto:info@equalrightstrust.org">info@equalrightstrust.org</a>
or by post to: The Equal Rights Trust, Executive Director Competition, 1 Hammersmith Grove, 5th Floor, London W6 0NB,
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Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.<BR>
The Equal Rights Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
Closing Date: 1 September 2008
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Title: Personal Assistant
Working For: Michael Moore MP (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
Details: Michael Moore MP wishes to recruit a PA / Office Administrator to be based in his constituency office in Galashiels. The successful applicant for this full time position will be responsible for diary arrangements, correspondence and office administration. Strong organisational, communication and IT skills will be essential along with an ability to work as part of a team.
Salary: Starting salary £17,500 to £19,500
Contact: A detailed job description and arrangements for applications may be obtained from 11 Island Street, Galashiels, TD1 1NZ or by contacting <a href="mailto:michaelmooremp@parliament.uk">michaelmooremp@parliament.uk</a>
Closing Date: The deadline for applications is noon on Monday 1 September 2008.
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Title: Research Analyst
Working For: Stratton Group
Details: Our client is a lower mid-market private equity investment house focused on the fast-tracked development of entrepreneurial service sector businesses. They are looking to build their team further to support delivery of investment objectives. They are looking for an ambitious, committed, intelligent and tenacious individual to work as a research analyst supporting the investment pipeline. This role is an excellent entry point into the private equity industry and will provide unrivalled exposure as the team is small and relatively flat in nature.
Key objectives
Key Activities:
Delivery of Information & Intelligence
2. Other origination support
3. Other activities
Selection Criteria Salary: £50k + Bonus and Benefits
Contact: For further information, or to apply, please contact Jemma Tripkovic on 0845 054 9966.
<a href="mailto:Jemma.tripkovic@strattongroup.co.uk">Jemma.tripkovic@strattongroup.co.uk</a>
Closing Date: 13 October 2008, but please apply ASAP
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Title: Intern
Working For: Liberal Democrat Localism and Public Services Team
Details: How can we reduce hospital superbugs? How can we reduce truancy? What skills should our children be learning? How should we reduce obesity? How do we solve the housing crisis? How should we devolve power to a local level? Should Heathrow airport expand?
All these issues fall within the remit of the Policy Advisers in the Localism and Public Services team, who are looking for an intern for (in the first instance) 3 months to work in their Westminster offices. The team – comprising Health, Education, Transport and Communities and Local Government– advises relevant Liberal Democrat shadow cabinet members in parliament but also plays an important role in the wider party’s policy development.
This internship will provide the candidate with a unique opportunity to develop highly marketable skills in a range of research/communication techniques including parliamentary and media monitoring, drafting parliamentary questions and motions, researching and drafting national press releases, and providing oral and written briefings to senior staff members. Very good IT and office skills are desirable, as is an enjoyment of working as part of a busy team, but willingness to learn and to work independently are also important. Liberal Democrat sympathies essential.
Salary: None - Travel and lunch expenses only
Contact: For further details or application by full cover letter and CV: <BR>Alice Douglas, Liberal Democrat Policy and Research Unit, <BR>House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA <BR>
<a href="mailto:douglasa@parliament.uk">douglasa@parliament.uk</a> <BR>020 7219 8021
Closing Date: Closing Date: 1 September 2008<BR>
Likely Start Date: September 2008 (flexible)
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Title: Account Executive
Working For: Westminster Advisers
Details: Our fast-growing public affairs consultancy requires a dynamic account executive, to be based in Westminster. With some experience of working within Parliament, policy research or the public affairs industry, the successful candidate be working on: Salary: £18,000 - £20,000
Contact: Please send your CV and a brief covering letter to Dominic Church, Managing Director - <a href="mailto:dominic@westminsteradvisers.co.uk">dominic@westminsteradvisers.co.uk</a> <BR>or Dominic Church, Managing Director, Westminster Advisers Ltd, <BR>48 Westminster Palace Gardens, 1-7 Artillery Row, London SW1P 1RR
Closing Date: 19 September 2008
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Title: Marketing and Communications Manager
Working For: A client of Electus - Charity
Details: With goals in mind such as contending for “charity of the year” this is an exciting opportunity to be responsible for a marketing and communications strategy with an impact.
We are looking for a commit
Our interns are assigned to either specific members of staff or areas within the organisation as follows:
Provide fundraising assistance to the Executive Director (50%):
To establish a hub for information capture and delivery, delivering high quality and timely information and intelligence principally in support of the business’ origination activities, and supporting the company’s other key business verticals (e.g. deal flow, portfolio company activity, investor relations, fund raising) as appropriate. A key aspect of the role will be in the delivery of succinct information and analysis (and not just data) to the investment professionals.
Sourcing & capturing data, information & intelligence
1. Research into market activity
* maintaining up-to-date information on potential leads and watchlisted opportunities
* ensuring the continuing relevance of leads
