Emergency Helpline volunteer

Newham Monitoring Project (NMP)

This is an independent community-based anti-racist organisation. NMP works with members of the black community suffering racial discrimination / violence, police misconduct and civil rights issues. They monitor the response of statutory organisations - such as the police, the council and housing services - to the black community, in order to advocate for fair treatment and access to justice where this is not being met.

Volunteers are sought to attend NMP’s next Emergency Service training session to then become volunteers for the 24 hour emergency helpline. This is done remotely through a service that allows your number to be connected to the main line that individuals can call and seek advice. You are asked to commit to covering one or two shifts a month from your own home. You are provided with a handbook covering many of the issues of law and procedure that may crop up. These will be discussed and covered in training.

To find out more information about the volunteering role and the organisation please check www.nmp.org.uk.

NCCL Justice Programme Co-ordinator

A new, part-time, paid vacancy has come up at The National Centre for Citizenship and the Law (NCCL) for a Justice Programme Co-ordinator.

The NCCL, is a national educational charity working with young people across the UK. They provide a range of projects and activities for young people in the East Midlands. In addition to running their education programme through the Galleries of Justice Museum, they also operate their schemes through schools and community youth organisations in this region and beyond. They also work nationally reaching out to young people in London and other key cities, with their programmes being delivered in partnership with organisations including the Royal Courts of Justice in London.

The role

The National Centre for Citizenship and the Law (NCCL) is expanding its current offer in London and are seeking a vibrant educator to engage groups of young people in learning about the law, how to live within it and the careers available to them within the Justice System.



Activities will include:

· Delivering learning activities to groups of young people at the Royal Courts of Justice and Supreme Court in London and potential outreach projects.

· Evaluating all learning resources and activities and producing evaluation reports.

· Acting as a point of contact with stakeholders and partners, building on the current Justice Programme networks developed in London.

The ideal candidate will:

· Have a Graduate level qualification or professional equivalent.

· Have practical teaching, museum education, or youth work experience.

· Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Have experience of writing learning resources.

· Be a confident self-starter.

Time Commitment

This is a part-time role, 3 days a week (initially with the potential to increase hours).



Salary: £20,000-24,000 pro rata



Location

Royal Courts of Justice, London, WC2A 2LL.



Although the role is based in London it will involve a small amount of travel to Nottingham for training purposes.



For a full job description/person specification and details on how to apply please visit http://www.nccl.org.uk/index.php/whoweare/opportunities/

FRU Chief Executive

A new, full time, paid vacancy has come up at FRU for a Chief Executive.

Who is this organisation?

The Free Representation Unit (FRU) was founded in 1972 and is a registered charity. They provide legal advice, case preparation and advocacy in tribunal cases for those who could not otherwise obtain legal support. To provide this service they train volunteer law students and legal professionals in the early stages of their career in the skills required to give confident and competent support for the rights of others.


The role

FRU’s Chief Executive, Clive Tulloch, will be retiring in October this year. FRU is therefore looking for a new Chief Executive who can manage a small team of committed staff, coordinate the work of the Unit and represent the organisation at all levels.


Activities will include:
* Co-ordinating and managing all aspects of the organisation.
* Advise and assist the Management Committee in making appropriate strategic, policy and financial decisions to further the Unit’s charitable objectives.
* Raise funds for the Unit.
* Represent the Unit externally.


The ideal candidate will:

· Be an effective forward planner.

· Be comfortable dealing with office staff, volunteers, senior professionals and officials at all levels and of all ages including, in the case of certain staff, people of significant experience in their fields.

· Be a reliable, tolerant, determined, and empathetic communicator, able to get on with others.

· Have experience of management and administration.

· Have experience of managing finances.


This is a full time role, Monday-Friday 9-5.30pm. However occasional evenings and weekends maybe required.


Salary: £32,000-£42,000 (depending on experience)


Location: FRU Offices, 289-93 High Holborn, London WC1V 7HZ


For a full job description/person specification and details of how to apply please visit http://www.thefru.org.uk/vacancies