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Women's Environmental Network x 2 vacanciesr

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Position 1:

Researcher

Short / Long Term:

Initial five month contract with possible extension

Hours:

Full time

Salary:

Starting salary £24,690 inc ILW (NJC sc pt 27-29)

Description:

A researcher is needed with extensive knowledge of synthetic chemicals and their effects on human, particularly women's, health.

You will do an initial scoping study to identify why a gender perspective is needed in national and international policy-making on sustainable production and consumption of chemicals.

This stage of the research aims to identify gaps in current policy and women's involvement in the process and recommend what further research and changes are needed to ensure the gender implications are addressed in future policy-making.

Subject to the outcome of the initial research, a longer-project may follow.

This post is funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).

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Position 2:

London Groups Officer

Hours:

Full time

Salary:

Starting salary £24,690 inc ILW (NJC sc pt 27-29)

Description:

Someone with experience of managing projects or campaigns and working with community groups and volunteers is sought to train, support and develop WEN groups in London, informing them about and encouraging them to get involved in WEN's activities and helping them become empowered to take action on links between the environment, women and health.

This post is funded by the Bridgehouse Trust.

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Closing Date:

5pm, Tuesday 29 August 2006

Web for Details:

http://www.wen.org.uk/general_pages/jobs.htm

Email for Details:

health@wen.org.uk with either RESEARCHER or LOCAL GROUPS OFFICER as subject

Post for Details:

send a large, stamped sae (49p) to RESEARCHER or LOCAL GROUPS OFFICER RECRUITMENT, WEN, 2nd floor, 4 Pinchin St, London E1 1SA

Special Details:

Both posts are based in WEN's office near Tower Hill, London

Benefits: stakeholder pension, generous holidays and flexible working hours.

As these posts require understanding of the links between environment and health as they affect women and an ability to relate sympathetically to women on health and personal issues Section 7(2)(e) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies.

Please do NOT send a CV: applications using our forms only are accepted