AddressWe are recruiting for a Social Impact Specialist to join our London office on a permanent basis.
Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. We work on some of the most challenging and important deals and disputes and have built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal solutions that help our clients grow, innovate and thrive. Our business teams work hand-in-hand with our lawyers, Consultants and other specialist teams, and are ambitious, driven and leaders in their field. The legal industry is changing, and we're committed to leading that change by putting our people first, embracing new ways of thinking and integrating technology into our everyday work.
We’re on an exciting journey to create an even stronger offering for our clients and our people: In May 2023, we announced our proposed merger with Shearman and Sterling, with the intention of becoming a new global leader named Allen Overy Shearman Sterling, A&O Shearman for short.
With a shared commitment to attracting and retaining the best people and an equal focus on creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, we’re confident that this merger will further our efforts to leave a better firm for future generations as well as providing our people with exceptional career opportunities along the way.
Once complete, the merger will combine two of the world’s most prestigious law firms, leaders in their respective markets, to create an integrated global elite firm. You can read more about this on our dedicated microsite https://www.announcingaoss.com/.
Department purpose
A&O’s responsibility to help build a fair and equitable society goes hand in hand with the firm’s commitment to its people, culture and clients, and the wider legal sector. Our Social Impact initiatives enable individuals and communities to access justice, social finance, education and employment around the world, whilst building the skills and perspectives of our people, strengthening our relationships with our clients and tangibly demonstrating our core values and culture.
Role purpose
The Social Impact Specialist will provide marketing, programme and administrative support to the Community Investment Managers and the Global Charities and Communications Manager. The role will provide support for our Access to Education and Employment programmes, as well as our Global Charity Partnership and the A&O Foundation. As the role develops, there will be the opportunity for the role to create and own new community investment activities to provide volunteering opportunities for colleagues in London.
Role and responsibilities
Development and delivery of education and employment programmes:
Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of Allen & Overy’s recruitment team who will work with you to provide any reasonable adjustments as required.
We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
At Allen & Overy, we recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services.
Allen & Overy recognises the value of flexible working and embraces hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do however remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. If you would like additional flexibility we will of course consider this in line with business needs.
Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. We work on some of the most challenging and important deals and disputes and have built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal solutions that help our clients grow, innovate and thrive. Our business teams work hand-in-hand with our lawyers, Consultants and other specialist teams, and are ambitious, driven and leaders in their field. The legal industry is changing, and we're committed to leading that change by putting our people first, embracing new ways of thinking and integrating technology into our everyday work.
We’re on an exciting journey to create an even stronger offering for our clients and our people: In May 2023, we announced our proposed merger with Shearman and Sterling, with the intention of becoming a new global leader named Allen Overy Shearman Sterling, A&O Shearman for short.
With a shared commitment to attracting and retaining the best people and an equal focus on creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, we’re confident that this merger will further our efforts to leave a better firm for future generations as well as providing our people with exceptional career opportunities along the way.
Once complete, the merger will combine two of the world’s most prestigious law firms, leaders in their respective markets, to create an integrated global elite firm. You can read more about this on our dedicated microsite https://www.announcingaoss.com/.
Department purpose
A&O’s responsibility to help build a fair and equitable society goes hand in hand with the firm’s commitment to its people, culture and clients, and the wider legal sector. Our Social Impact initiatives enable individuals and communities to access justice, social finance, education and employment around the world, whilst building the skills and perspectives of our people, strengthening our relationships with our clients and tangibly demonstrating our core values and culture.
Role purpose
The Social Impact Specialist will provide marketing, programme and administrative support to the Community Investment Managers and the Global Charities and Communications Manager. The role will provide support for our Access to Education and Employment programmes, as well as our Global Charity Partnership and the A&O Foundation. As the role develops, there will be the opportunity for the role to create and own new community investment activities to provide volunteering opportunities for colleagues in London.
Role and responsibilities
Development and delivery of education and employment programmes:
- Research around key issues: identifying opportunities for A&O to contribute to thought leadership and establish new activities, for example around school exclusions.
- Play a key role in the planning and delivery of flagship programmes, for example Smart Start
- General administrative support
- Leading specific volunteering programmes, relationship management of charity clients, liaison with volunteers, managing invitations, training, maintaining spreadsheets, handling enquiries and producing reports
- Delivering campaigns such as London Legal Walk, Christmas and Hygiene Appeals
- Criminal Record Checks: ensure all volunteering requiring an enhanced or standard DBS is completed online
- Manage volunteering portal
A&O Foundation: Global Grants Programmes
- Collate applications for assessment, prepare papers for committee meetings including annual reports and take minutes of meetings
- Respond to enquiries, manage the application and payment processes
- Responsible for keeping track of impact reporting dates, including communications with grantees
Global Charity Partnership
- Coordinate the application process
- Run smaller fundraising initiatives with support from colleagues
- Support local offices on activities around the GCP, for example, supporting a local charity on the same theme
- Keeping track of activity to support the GCP, identifying opportunities for engagement
- Supporting on international visits, including attending in person where appropriate
- Leading key events, for example iftar, tracking activity and supporting key champions
Marketing and Communications
- Keep intranet / website up to date
- Provide marketing support for the team’s major projects, for example writing case studies and articles and manage mailouts / invitations in Vuture
- Creating visual assets with the design team for use in the team’s internal and external communications, for example digital screens and social media cards
- Business Development: keep A&O’s marketing database (EPiC) up-to-date with contacts and maintain mailing lists
- Track interactions with commercial clients and coordinate client requests including creating knowledge bank
- Track the team’s applications to awards programmes
- Support the team’s internal and external events, developing relationships with internal teams such as The Bridge, Marketing, AV etc.
- Managing the global Social Impact awards programme
Key Requirements
- Suited to an enthusiastic, highly organised candidate with excellent administrative skills and attention to detail
- Prior experience in an administrative role and working in community investment and/or with charities would be beneficial
- Volunteer management experience
- Exceptional knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook is required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills/spelling and grammar
- Effective and efficient with data management and events organisation
- Motivated, with a strong interested in education, employability and justice issues
- Flexible and adaptable to working hours
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and juggle multiple projects
- Suited to someone who is an excellent team player but can work unsupervised, demonstrating use of own initiative
Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of Allen & Overy’s recruitment team who will work with you to provide any reasonable adjustments as required.
We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
At Allen & Overy, we recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services.
Allen & Overy recognises the value of flexible working and embraces hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do however remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. If you would like additional flexibility we will of course consider this in line with business needs.
Additional information - External
Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. We work on some of the most challenging and important deals and disputes and have built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal solutions that help our clients grow, innovate and thrive. Our business teams work hand-in-hand with our lawyers, Consultants and other specialist teams, and are ambitious, driven and leaders in their field. The legal industry is changing, and we're committed to leading that change by putting our people first, embracing new ways of thinking and integrating technology into our everyday work.
We’re on an exciting journey to create an even stronger offering for our clients and our people: In May 2023, we announced our proposed merger with Shearman and Sterling, with the intention of becoming a new global leader named Allen Overy Shearman Sterling, A&O Shearman for short.
With a shared commitment to attracting and retaining the best people and an equal focus on creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, we’re confident that this merger will further our efforts to leave a better firm for future generations as well as providing our people with exceptional career opportunities along the way.
Once complete, the merger will combine two of the world’s most prestigious law firms, leaders in their respective markets, to create an integrated global elite firm. You can read more about this on our dedicated microsite https://www.announcingaoss.com/.
What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. We provide challenge, support and a place for you to belong. And together we excel, working on meaningful projects of global significance.
We’re on an exciting journey to create an even stronger offering for our clients and our people: In May 2023, we announced our proposed merger with Shearman and Sterling, with the intention of becoming a new global leader named Allen Overy Shearman Sterling, A&O Shearman for short.
With a shared commitment to attracting and retaining the best people and an equal focus on creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, we’re confident that this merger will further our efforts to leave a better firm for future generations as well as providing our people with exceptional career opportunities along the way.
Once complete, the merger will combine two of the world’s most prestigious law firms, leaders in their respective markets, to create an integrated global elite firm. You can read more about this on our dedicated microsite https://www.announcingaoss.com/.
What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. We provide challenge, support and a place for you to belong. And together we excel, working on meaningful projects of global significance.
