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Legal Clinic & Research Assistant
Job Description
We are seeking a highly organised post graduate law candidate to support the development of a Refugee Family Reunion (RFR) project. This project is a new interdisciplinary partnership between King's Legal Clinic, King's Sanctuary Programme, DNA@King's and Refugee Legal Support (RLS).
The successful candidate will support the coordination and administration of the RFR project which aims to:
- set up a clinic which provides legal and DNA testing assistance to refugees in the UK, enabling them to safely unite with their family members.
- produce research which challenges highly restrictive law and policy, paving the way for fair and compassionate safe pathways.
Experience & skills required
The role requires a law graduate, educated to master's level, with demonstrable knowledge and interest in refugee law and human rights law in a UK context. Project management experience, good written communication, administrative skills and experience of working with diverse communities are also necessary. DBS clearance will be needed and King's can arrange this where necessary.
Qualifications
Experience & skills required
The role requires a law graduate, educated to master's level, with demonstrable knowledge and interest in refugee law and human rights law . Project management experience, good written communication, administrative skills and experience of working with diverse communities are also necessary. DBS clearance will be needed and King's can arrange his where necessary.
Essential criteria
- Law graduate, educated to Masters level, or equivalent professional experience, and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of English legal system, including refugee framework, UK immigration law, public law, Human Rights Act 1998 and European Convention on Human Rights.
- Experience of working in professional legal environment and/or volunteering in University Clinic
- Demonstrable research and writing skills, including prior legal research experience and contributing to report writing.
- Previous experience working with refugee communities.
- Excellent project management, administration and time management skills.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to communicate well with clients, clinic staff and all stakeholders.
- Very competent in the use of IT and technology.
- Culturally competent, with a demonstrable commitment to equality of opportunity and inclusion.
Availability to work on average 15 hours/2 days per week (may be more in some weeks) to start by w/c 1 September 2024 or 9 September at latest. At least one day in person at King's Legal Clinic (Strand Campus)
Desirable criteria
- Lived experience of forced displacement and/or seeking family reunion.
Application process:
Please submit a cover letter and CV as one document (750 words maximum) explaining why you are suitable for the role and meet the skills requirement by reference to your experience by 9am on 26 August 2024.
A short interview (on-line) and test may be held on 29 or 30 August 2024 and references may be requested.
Skills
The RA will be responsible to the Director at King's Legal Clinic and work collaboratively with the other project partners in developing and implementing the RFR project from approximately 2 September 2024 to the end June 2025 (10 months) for 2 days a week (with the possibility of extending to 3 days subject to funding).
Phase 1 (September- December 2024) involves organizing a stakeholder workshop in October 2024 to identify the key issues impacting refugee family reunion in the UK to formulate the focus of the pilot clinic and research outputs. In Phase 2 ( Jan- June 2025), the interdisciplinary pilot clinic involving RLS working with King's students will be delivered and two pieces of research will be completed which will be presented at a public event. The RA main responsibilities will be
- Coordinating the workshop, including liaising with relevant stakeholders, minuting meetings, preparing materials for the workshop, and supporting the delivery of the workshop.
- Preparing the first draft of the post workshop briefing note with the Sanctuary team and obtaining further feedback from stakeholders (surveys and interviews).
- Assist the Clinic Director, RLS and other partners to develop a pilot clinic framework and training materials for student volunteers.
- Support in the delivery of student training , the administration of the Pilot clinic and some casework tasks.
- Support the Director to deliver reflection meetings with students and partners.
- Assist in producing reports including reporting to funders, communications and general administration as needed.
- Ability to work on campus for at least one day a week, and more if needed.
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About Us: The UK Higher Education Humanitarian Group (HEHG) is dedicated to advancing, coordinating, and catalyzing support for forcibly displaced academics and students across the UK higher education sector. Chaired by King?s College London and the University of Edinburgh, our group comprises representatives from various UK universities and sector groups, including the United Nations High Commission for Refugees and Universities UK International.
Role overview: We are seeking a motivated and skilled Project Coordinator to facilitate the UK higher education sector's response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The HEHG has established a sub-group focused on developing a coordinated response to the partial destruction of the higher education sector in Gaza. This role is critical in fostering collaboration among UK universities, Gazan academics, and civil society organizations.
Qualifications
Person Specification:
Essential Criteria:
- MA degree in Politics, International Relations, Migration Studies, or a related Social Sciences discipline.
- Deep understanding of the global issue of forced displacement, the UK higher education sector, and the current situation in Palestine.
- Demonstrated experience in project coordination.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines, work well under pressure, and deliver projects on time.
- Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Desirable Criteria:
- Familiarity with the Gazan higher education sector.
- Experience working sensitively with forcibly displaced communities and a solid understanding of global forced displacement issues.
Successful candidates will be invited to a short interview to explore in further detail how your skills and experience match the role criteria.
Skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Mapping Initiatives: Identify and document existing initiatives that support Gazan students, academics, and universities.
- Web Development: Create a comprehensive webpage featuring key information about the Gazan higher education sector, including case studies and guidance for UK universities on how to engage and support.
- Event Coordination: Organize an in-person event connecting university leaders to develop a collaborative response aimed at supporting Gazan students and academics.
- Reporting: Produce a concise report outlining how UK universities can effectively support Gazan students and academics, with a focus on digital education.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Facilitate communication and collaboration with key groups and organizations within the UK higher education sector.
***WE ARE NO LONGER TAKING APPLICATIONS AS OF 6TH MARCH 2025. THE JOB ADD IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU.***
LOCATION STRAND AND/OR LONDON BRIDGE - LOOKING FOR WEEKDAY AND WEEKEND COVER. The casual receptionist is an important role in helping King?s Sport & Wellness deliver its range of services to all members across our 2 gym sites. You will work closely with the full-time health and fitness coaches and the gym operations supervisors to ensure that members are given a world class experience.
The role is a zero hour contract and shifts are allocated subject to need using the app SLING. WEEKEND shifts are priority. You will need to have or be working towards a FIRST AID qualification.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
First aid qualification
Must be able to work weekends
Must be able to work flexible hours, including early shifts, late shifts, and weekend shifts, and have good availability
A good level of education (A-level) or equivalent.
Suitable experience and knowledge of working in a similar/related role
Commitment to continued professional development
Excellent communication skill across a variety of customer groups and ability to forge good relationships with a variety of departments or user groups
A strong grasp of information technology and Microsoft office skills including word and excel
Desirable qualifications/qualities:
Level 2 Fitness Instructing Qualification or working towards Level 2 Fitness Instructing Qualification.
Other fitness related qualifications.
Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety regulations.
Knowledge of the importance of physical, mental and social skills to aid individual wellness.
Skills
To monitor the gym members to ensure their safety and report any concerns to the full-time team members
To support the gym team to continually maintain and exceed operational performance of the gyms
To assist in the operational systems and processes of managing health and fitness memberships and services and ensure all card transactions are accurately reported.
Ensure all operating policies are adhered to whilst in the gyms - being responsible for the opening and closing procedures and ensuring all equipment and the building operates within health & Safety guidelines as required
To develop positive working relationships with the health and fitness coaches, King?s Sport & Wellness staff, and other student service providers within the University to enhance students? experience.
Provide an exceptional level of customer service through phone, email, and face-to-face interactions as well as signposting to other King's Sport & Wellness services.
Escalate customer enquiries to relevant parties using correct procedure
Any further duties, which may reasonably be required by King?s Sport & Wellness Gym Management or King?s Sport Senior Management
Helping with the animations for our intervention
Qualifications
Degree in psychology
Skills
Experince with drawing to a voice over
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