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The Anne Frank Trust UK
Trustees
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The Anne Frank Trust UK is recruiting Trustees!

Through learning about Anne Frank, the Holocaust and Antisemitism today, we empower young people aged 9 to 15 to recognise and challenge all forms of prejudice.

Do you believe deeply in the power of Education, education especially around the Holocaust?

Do you have expertise in fundraising or organisational infrastructure and governance?

Closing date: Monday, 20th May

See more and apply at: www.annefrank.org.uk

CNHC – Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council
Two Lay Board Members
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CNHC is seeking two Lay Board Members

Are you interested in setting standards in the public interest?

CNHC is the independent regulatory body for complementary healthcare practitioners. The Board meets for a half-day four times a year. Meetings are held in London. There is no remuneration for attendance at Board meetings, but travel costs are reimbursed.

More information and application packs are available at: www.cnhc.org.uk/board_vacancies

Deadline for applications: 5pm on 8 May 2024.

Interviews will be held on: 19 and 20 June 2024.

For more information about CNHC visit www.cnhc.org.uk

The Jewish Chronicle
Assistant Home News Editor (Maternity cover)
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Location: London office, full-time

Salary: Competitive with national papers

This is an exceptional opportunity to be at the helm of a dynamic news operation for a renowned publication that is making a significant impact in Britain and globally.

The team: The news desk is the beating heart of the JC. You will work with award-winning writers recruited from leading national newspapers and exceptional young reporters in a close-knit team.

About you: You have experience on a news desk at a national paper or an agency, or you are a reporter with a good understanding of what a news desk role requires. You will be confident and ready to take on a challenging variety of tasks, from running long-term in-depth investigations, and major interviews to dealing with breaking stories, working with reporters in war zones and handling the sensitivities of high-profile public figures. You will be equally confident working on our website and our print edition.

The role: As Assistant News Editor you will be running the news team from Monday to Friday, working from our office in central London. Reporting to the editor, you will be responsible for the stories in the news section of the website and editing for print. You will understand the news priorities of the Jewish community. This is a contract for year-long maternity cover.

Skills and experience

You will have:

• Superlative instincts for news, enabling you to react quickly and decisively to the rapidly changing agenda;

• The intellect and creativity to develop fresh angles on developing stories;

• Excellent news writing and copy editing ability;

• Good interpersonal and communication skills;

• A good understanding of media law and the Editors’ Code of Practice.

• Knowledge of British Jewry and Israel, or a commitment to working hard to developing that knowledge as rapidly as possible.

• It will also be useful if you have a working knowledge of Desk or similar CMS programmes, and good experience of working on digital news as well as print.

If you are interested in applying and would like to find out more information, please email Keren David at: kdavid@thejc.com.

Deadline for applications: Friday, 19th April

Office of the Chief Rabbi
External Affairs and Education Officer
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WE’RE HIRING 

The Office of the Chief Rabbi (OCR) is looking to recruit a talented and engaging External Affairs and Education Officer to join this fast paced, high profile public office. This permanent role will provide integral support to the Director of External Affairs in the areas of interfaith, political engagement and social responsibility, and to the Director of Community Affairs on education, and in each case on related issues and projects and stakeholder engagement. The role is suited to someone with a real passion for the multiple issues the OCR works on, who has sound judgement and is committed to helping the Chief Rabbi achieve his vision of a Judaism of responsibility.

The role includes:

- Preparing research and briefing materials ahead of meetings and events

- Assisting with project management of key office initiatives, including the Ben Azzai Programme

- Representing the office at events and meetings, including accompanying the Chief Rabbi to events

- Helping to build relationships for the office across a range of areas including Interfaith, Social Responsibility, Education and other relevant issues.

- Drafting written correspondence

- Monitoring developments on key issues and policy areas

Person specification:

- Two years’ experience in external affairs roles, however recent graduates will also be considered where they can demonstrate an interest and understanding of External Affairs or alternative relevant experience, and in either case a particular strength in other areas of the personal specification

- A good understanding of, and instincts in relation to, the community’s key issues and challenges

- Strong written and verbal communications skills

- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a team

- Creativity and an ideas generator

- The ability to be proactive and flexible

- Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage several projects at once

- Identifies with the ethos and vision of the OCR

- Hold Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

The successful candidate may be expected to work and attend meetings and events outside of office hours. The role itself requires flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the OCR.

This is a full-time role. Flexible working can be discussed.

Salary: £23-30k, depending on experience.

The role is based primarily at the OCR in North Finchley, reporting to the Director of External Affairs.

To apply, please submit your CV with a covering letter explaining why you are suited to the role to careers@chiefrabbi.org with ‘External Affairs and Education Officer’ in the subject field.

All applications must be received by: 9am on Tuesday 2nd April.

The Jewish Chronicle
Events Manager
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Location: London office
Position: Full time
Salary: Competitive remuneration

An exciting opportunity

We are looking to expand our team with an experienced Events Manager.

The JC has been at the forefront of Jewish community for 182 years, providing our readers with timely and insightful news stories, opinion pieces, and lifestyle content.

Responsibilities include planning and executing various events, collaborating with teams and sponsors, and evaluating success. Requirements: Full-time role in central London, qualification in event management or related field, proven event coordination experience, strong organisational and communication skills, creativity and problem-solving abilities, familiarity with Jewish culture, flexibility for evening and weekend work.

Email: NMayer@thejc.com to apply.

The Jewish Chronicle
Social Media Editor
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Company Description
The Jewish Chronicle, founded in 1841, is the oldest continuously published Jewish newspaper in the world. Located in London, it has reporters around the world. The news and opinion pages reflect the wide diversity of Jewish religious, social, and political thought from left to right, Orthodox to secular.

Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a social media editor at The Jewish Chronicle in London. The social media editor will be responsible for day-to-day tasks such as creating and publishing social media videos, managing channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok and creating a content strategy to grow engagement and increase followers on all social media platforms.

Qualifications
• Experience in social media marketing and communication
• Video production skills
• News judgement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for storytelling
• Experience using social media analytics tools
• Strong understanding of social media best practices and industry trends
• Knowledge of Jewish culture and community is a plus

To apply for this position please email Josh Kaplan on: jkaplan@thejc.com

Paperweight
Welfare Benefits Advisor and Welfare Benefits Trainee
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Two exciting opportunities to join a vibrant team in one of the fastest-growing charities. Are you self-motivated, enthusiastic about social responsibility and passionate about helping those who are facing challenges? Paperweight is seeking to fill two roles:

Benefits Advisor

  • Working together within the organisation to lead on all aspects of benefits
  • To be knowledgeable in the welfare benefit system
  • To support the client along the entire journey of their benefit application
  • To be involved in Mandatory Reconsiderations and Appeals

Trainee Benefits Advisor

  • We will provide all the support and training necessary for this role

Essential Qualities for both roles:

  • To be compassionate, empathetic, sympathetic and non-judgemental.
  • Be passionate about our charity and completely understand our ethos and approach.

Full time preferred, may consider 4 days a week. Salary DoE. Mainly head office based in Hendon, but potential for hybrid working and occasional out of hours working.

To apply, or for a preliminary chat, please send CV and accompanying cover letter explaining why you would like to be part of the Paperweight family to: nikkiarden@paperweight.org.uk

Kisharon Langdon
Director of Fundraising
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NW London

Full time

£75,000 - £80,000 p.a. (Dependent on experience)

Kisharon Langdon are a newly merged charity offering a wide breadth of services to support people with learning disabilities and autism and their families in the Jewish community.

We are seeking a values driven, passionate and experienced fundraising professional to join our friendly and hardworking team in the role of Director of Fundraising. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and delivering the fundraising strategy in order to meet a £4m voluntary income target.

For the full job description and details on how to apply please visit www.langdonuk.org/work-for-us

For an informal discussion about the role please email recruitment@kisharonlangdon.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 21st January 2024

Kisharon Langdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS criminal check may be required.

Kisharon Registered Charity No. 271519. Langdon Registered Charity No. 1142742.