akt is looking for a digital caseworker to support young lgbtq+ people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across the UK. Based in our Manchester office, the successful applicant will be responsible for developing a digital offfer that meets all the current and potential needs of young people accessing our services.

Job Summary

• Embed online chat as a core offer within akt for young people.
• Identify and scope further areas digital work with young people
• Develop and grow with the Assistant Director of Services to have a digital offer that meets all the current and potential needs of young people.
• To assess the needs of young LGBT people who are homeless, vulnerably housed, or in a hostile environment, and to carry out signposting and brief interventions.
• Maintain and deliver the quarterly performance management reports for digital services and participate in services committees to offer feedback on local performance.
• Develop tools that monitor the impact of the digital work for those accessing the service.
• Offer support to volunteers around digital engagement including live chat.
• Create and maintain digital resources and signposting to allow you to engage with young people and signpost appropriately.  
• Maintain and develop the online resource hub so it continues to meet the needs of young people accessing online support.

We are looking for a passionate, creative, innovative, adaptable, motivated and committed Service Manager to lead our exciting brand new Support After Suicide service that operates within 5 London Boroughs in North Central London. Your role will be a permanent position working full time, 35 hours per week. 

What the new service will provide

Our Support After Suicide Service, aims to support those bereaved by suicide to face the immediate, acute, disorientating and painful experience of the first weeks and months after a suicide.  The service aims to support those immediately affected by suicide e.g. families and friends but also to those who have been exposed to suicide e.g. neighbours, schools, colleges, social groups and healthcare professionals.

We provide support to people bereaved by suicide who live, work or study in the London Boroughs of Camden, Barnet, Haringey, Islington and Enfield. However we also provide support to people who live outside of the Boroughs but are affected by a suicide that occurred within the Boroughs.The service will co-locate with our Camden Advocacy Service based in Camden with Suicide Bereavement Workers being mobile workforce based at home and delivering support in the community. The service operates on weekdays, delivering flexibly up to 8pm meeting needs of those in work/education.

The service provides the following types of support

• 121 psycho-social support via face to face, telephone, email or text support
• Practical support, including support to dealing with the police, funeral arrangements or visiting the place of death as well as accessing legal advice or financial support , Advocacy and liaison support, such as offering to accompany clients at inquests, dealing with the media, advocating for clients by speaking to professionals or statutory agencies on their behalf
• Provides verbal and written information
• Proactive signposting and onwards referral
• Follow ups at anniversary dates
• Bereavement peer support groups
• Remembrance and memorial events
• Awareness raising and presentation sessions around the impact of suicide, support after a suicide and suicide prevention
• Providing group support sessions after a suicide e.g. to school based staff

What we are looking for in a Service Manager?

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Experience of managing a service which has delivered support to at least one of the following groups – Support for those affected by suicide, Support for Carers or Support for people affected by bereavement and loss
• Experience of managing a service in a health or social care setting, including managing & supporting a staff team and volunteers
• Demonstrating leadership embed a culture in services that reflects Rethink Mental Illness’ values of Understanding, Expertise, Commitment, Hope, Passion and Openness
• The ability to work proactively and collaboratively with others and bring a positive enthusiasm to my work
• Experience of dealing with and reporting Incidents/Accidents/Near Misses and safeguarding reporting
• The ability to assess, plan and monitor support to achieve & evidence recovery and service outcomes
• Experience of leading and managing a dispersed team across multiple sites, including recruiting and managing performance
• Excellent time management skills with ability to plan and prioritise a complex workload
• Significant knowledge and understanding of the needs of people with mental illness and be familiar with best practice developments
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate confidently with colleagues of all levels
• The ability to effectively managing budgets
• The ability to engage with and place people using our services, at the heart of everything we do
• Hold an NVQ 3 / QCF Diploma in Health & Social Care related subject
• Excellent IT skills – proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

• Lived experience of bereavement by suicide
• Experience of delivering training and awareness raising sessions
• Experience of working with external academic evaluators to review a service
• Good knowledge of the NCL boroughs
• Direct experience or a qualification in mental health, social work, advocacy, occupational therapy,  psychotherapy or counselling
• Completed suicide prevention/bereavement training e.g. ASIST, SafeTalk, PABBS etc
• Knowledge of the theories of grief and have experience of supporting people with loss

Just a couple of final things,

We welcome applications from everyone, applicants with lived experience, LGBTQ+, people with a disability, or who are BAME are actively encouraged to apply. We are proud to have also been awarded Disability Confident employer status and therefore we ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to everyone.

We reserve the right to change the closing date without notice depending on the number of responses received.

Would you like to be part of our innovative, friendly & dynamic team?

Yellow Door provides a range of individual, group and family interventions for Adults, Children and Young People who have experienced or are at risk from Domestic or Sexual Abuse.

Client Services Support Officers

£18,206 to £23,614 FTE (depending on relevant experience)

Working hours negotiable but some early evening hours may be required.

37.5 hours per week (can be flexible)

Based: Highfield, Southampton

We are seeking flexible, highly motivated service support officers who share our values & passion for delivering the very best in Domestic & Sexual Abuse prevention & response for our clients.

You will have a clinical knowledge and/or similar experience to provide a timely and needs-led single point of access into our most appropriate client service/intervention for those seeking support.

Candidates will be confident communicators with strong customer service and administrative skills with an ability to be an accurate record keeper. Be highly motivated and enthusiastic with a ‘can do’ attitude to deliver to Yellow Door’s mission, vision and values.

Closing Date: 9.00am on Monday 10th August 2020

Interviews will be held: Tuesday 18th August 2020

Are you an experienced and passionate specialist in gender-based violence in emergency (GBViE)? Are you interested in leading the integration of gender and protection themes within Tearfund's global programmes in crisis and emergency contexts?? Are you excited to work on innovative and research-based interventions that work to shift harmful social and gender norms? 

This is an exciting opportunity to work with Tearfund's global Gender and Protection Unit (GPU) on innovative GBViE interventions.

This position will support the implementation and integration of GBViE programmes and interventions globally,and the adaptation of existing models to humanitarian contexts across our country programmes. This role will work closely with our country and cluster programme coordinators and the GPU lead.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the outcomes of our new SGBV strategy and implementation plans on global learning , provide technical and project support, external and internal liaison on our global GBViE work, manage and grow our existing and new relationships with donors, academics and other consortium partners, networking and representation for GBViE work, in line with country, cluster priorities and our global objectives.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Substantial experience in gender and GBViE related work, programme development and project management in a regional capacity.
• Experience in gender and GBViE related learning approaches and programming and experience providing technical advice and support.
• Experience in working with multiple teams at global, regional and local levels, in sometimes complex project contexts. 
• Strong communication skills with oral and written proficiency in English; working knowledge of French, Spanish or Arabic is an asset.
• The ability to take initiative, be a great team player and work with integrity.

This global role will be based in the UK or in one of Tearfund's clusters or country's offices with up to 12-weeks of travel. Applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs. 

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.

We have an exceptional job opportunity for a highly organised and self-motivated individual with experience of student or scholarship selection in an educational setting.

About us

The RISE program is a brand new initiative (funded by Schmidt Futures) that offers 15-17 year olds a residential program, a lifelong connection to the wider RISE community, and many other innovative life-changing opportunities. Our aim is to build a lifelong community of students, teachers, and institutions across sectors who aim to serve others.

The program will be truly international, open to young people from anywhere in the world, and we hope to attract thousands of applicants, hundreds of regional finalists and, ultimately, to select 100 global finalists each year. Over the next ten years we will create a network of 100,000 young leaders and they will be at the heart of the global RISE community.

The Role

As Selection Manager you will co-ordinate from the Rhodes Trust the selection process for the first rounds of Rise selections, leveraging partnerships and liaising with a global base of selectors to coordinate the Rise Fellow selections, and pull different aspects of the Rise project together to ensure the highest standards are met. To achieve this you will ideally have:

• Significant experience (ideally 2-3 years) in academic/scholarship/talent selection environments, preferably of young people in the 15-18 year old age group
• Strong knowledge of best practice in admissions and/or scholarship application, interview and assessment processes
• An appreciation of the range of assessment tools, and an interest in innovations in the field of talent spotting
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and an understanding of how to build relationships across global cultures.

If you are mission-focused and you are looking for the chance to stretch yourself and make a real difference please see the follow the link to find the full job description and send us your curriculum vitae (no longer than three pages) plus cover letter (no longer than two pages).

The closing date for applications is Friday 14 August at 12:00 (BST). In light of the current situation regarding COVID-19 initial interviews and subsequent on-boarding are likely to take place virtually, by zoom. All applications will be acknowledged.

This role can be based in any Christian Aid Office. Salary will be dependant on office location

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the change-makers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

About the role

This is a thought leadership role, providing the strategic direction and a coherent framing for Christian Aid's work poverty and inequality. The role engages cross-organisationally, through strategic advisory to our policy and campaigns (specifically our two corporate priority campaigns on economic justice and climate justice), and by providing framing, and collaborating to strengthen ways of understanding, and responding to, poverty and inequality within our country programmes.

This role will develop a systematic approach which enables Christian Aid to engage with key external frameworks, debates and analysis on poverty and inequality; and identify which and how these ideas best translate into practice through our programme, policy, advocacy and campaigning work.

Essential Experience;

-A post-graduate qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline

-Excellent knowledge of the current academic/policy debates around poverty and inequality

-Extensive practical (both programmatic) experience of working on poverty issues in development,

-Proven ability to conduct policy research and use evidence to develop public policy positions

-Experience of working in an advisory role, encouraging others to work in different ways or integrate new concepts into their practice

-Experience of planning and leading cross-organisational projects

-Excellent facilitation skills, ability to promote critical thinking and reflective practice and encourage learning

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Research Assistant - Clean Seas and Wales Programmes

Contract: Permanent, full time 
Salary: £20,200 - £24,000 dependent on experience 
Location: Cardiff (initially home based) 
Closing: Noon on 17th August 2020 (MCS reserves the right to close earlier if sufficient applications are received)
Interviews: 26th August 2020 (initial interview), 15th September 2020 (second interview)

The Marine Conservation Society fights for the future of our ocean through people-powered action – with science on our side. We defend habitats and species, with communities, businesses and governments. Together, we work towards a cleaner, better-protected, healthier ocean. For seas full of life, where nature flourishes and people thrive. 

We have ambitious plans to drive political, cultural and social change and as we EU-exit – it is vital that MCS is able to support work in Wales and across the whole of the UK’s clean seas programme.

We are looking for a talented individual who has a strong background in understanding policy and advocacy in Wales, and is interested in supporting broader work on pollution across the whole of the UK. You need to be able to work independently and in a dynamic, changing environment and eager to apply your skills to marine conservation.

Key Skills

- Extensive understanding of the marine environment, ideally including but not limited to policy and conservation
- Able to independently undertake research and present a critical analysis, e.g. from datasets or via desktop research
- Experience in GIS mapping, including using Arc GIS and the presentation of geographical data
- Able to work in a variety of settings (home and office) with minimal supervision – track record of working on own initiative and practical problem solving
- A fluent Welsh speaker would be advantageous
- A personal style in line with MCS’s values: passionate; creative; collaborative; approachable; determined

How to Apply

Select the apply button shown to download the information pack, which includes the full job description and the specifics around what we would like to see in your application.

We ask that you start your CV with a 100-word summary of your suitability for this role (but don’t include any academic qualifications). You will also be asked to include a cover letter which tells us why you would like to work with us, and how you meet the role and person specification. We value this element of the application, so make sure you include it.  

We reserve the right to close vacancies before the date stated (without further notice), when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. You are advised to submit your completed application as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.

Notes

MCS is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Registered Charity No: 1004005 (England and Wales) SC037480 (Scotland)

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Other organisations may call this role Researcher, Research Associate, Marine Research Assistant, Marine Conservation Research Associate, or Marine Environment Research Assistant.

Fundraising Officer
Bristol

About Development Initiatives (DI)

Our vision is a world without poverty that invests in human security and where everyone shares the benefits of opportunity and growth.

We are an independent international development organisation that focuses on putting data-driven decision-making at the heart of poverty eradication.

We are currently looking for a Fundraising Officer to join us and help grow our income. 

The Benefits

- Salary of £28,000 - £33,000 per annum
- Pension (5% of salary)
- 25 days’ holiday + option to buy/sell holiday
- Up to five days’ paid leave for charitable work (volunteering to address poverty and/or help vulnerable people)
- Smart casual dress code policy
- Flexitime and homeworking options
- Cycle to work scheme
- Simply Health Cash scheme with employee assistance programme
- Paid professional fees and study leave
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/sick leave policies

If you have experience of developing high-quality fundraising proposals, this is a great opportunity to join our pioneering organisation and ensure that we can continue to play a constant and consistent role in combatting poverty. 

We work in a fast-paced environment where we need to be able to respond to new situations quickly and creatively. As such, we need amazing people on our team to help us achieve our goal of ending poverty and ensuring support is provided to those across the world who are most vulnerable.

We are truly passionate about our vision and provide a culture of transparency and innovation where teams are encouraged to think outside the box and empowered to perform at their best.

The Role

As a Fundraising Officer, you will help to maintain and grow our income and expand our pool of donors, particularly with trusts, foundations and private investors. 

Working closely with the Head of Development, you will research and identify potential new funders, research, draft and submit grant applications, build relationships with donors and provide procurement and administrative support during final funding negotiations.

Specifically, you will: 

- Research the global funding market to identify new opportunities and potential calls for propositions 
- Manage and co-ordinate our Income Research Group 
- Support the development and submission of proposals 
- Manage the proposal development budget
- Help to cultivate new donor relationships 

About You 

To join us as a Fundraising Officer, you will need: 

- At least three years’ experience of developing high-quality and successful fundraising proposals 
- International development and/or third sector experience 
- Demonstrable experience of researching funding sources aligned with organisation strategy and funder criteria, timelines and processes, the creation of cases for support and outstanding applications, and relationship building
- Excellent networking and negotiation skills 
- Knowledge of the international development and humanitarian assistance fields, ideally including familiarity with complex development or humanitarian projects or programmes in an international NGO or similar environment
- A strong academic record in subjects demanding excellent written English 

Other organisations may call this role Fundraising Executive, Fundraiser, Trusts Fundraiser, Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser, Fundraising Co-ordinator, or Grants Fundraising Officer. 

Webrecruit and Development Initiatives are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Fundraising Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Working hours: 35 hours per week

YMCA East Surrey is looking for an exceptional, caring professional to develop and manage our Disability Services for children and young people. This post oversees our play and leisure schemes for those aged 5 - 30. The appointed person will have an excellent track record in strategic and operational management of provision which seeks to help disabled children, young people and their families belong, contribute and thrive. For this senior post we are looking for an experienced individual, ideally with a level 6 qualification in Youth and Community Work, Social work, teaching, disability work or Childcare to lead and shape our thriving Disability Services programme in Surrey, West Sussex and beyond.  

Key responsibilities include:

1. Strategically management of all YMCA Disability Service contracts which support children and young people
2. Managing, professionally developing and modelling excellent practice for the YMCA Disability Services managers and practitioners
3. Developing and growing Disability Service provision across Surrey, West Sussex and beyond

Salary: £36,000 - £39, 000 (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Benefits also include free use of the YMCA East Surrey fitness centre in Redhill and half price YMCA East Surrey childcare for dependents. There is a YMCA East Surrey defined contribution pension scheme with an employer’s contribution of 7%.

Due to our commitment to Safer Recruitment, we will only accept application forms for this role, CV's will not be considered. 

YMCA East Surrey is celebrating its 150 year anniversary in 2020. Apply now to become a part of our successful, friendly team and help us drive forward our exciting work in the community. The closing date for completed application forms is: Wednesday 5th August 2020 at 09:00. Interviews are to be held on: Monday 10 August.

Further information about the work we do can be found on our website - search YMCA East Surrey

About us

Christian Aid has recently launched its new organisational strategy and Fundraising & Supporter Engagement Strategic Plan. This is a wonderful opportunity to help develop and implement sector-leading partnerships which will inspire more people to leave Christian Aid a gift in their Will. As Legacy Partnerships Specialist, you will be responsible for developing an effective legacy partnerships strategy, enhancing our reach and impact. Of particular importance will be to transform our relationships with our churches to enable both Christian Aid and the churches to maximise legacy income.

You will be a pivotal member of the Legacies and Fundraising & Supporter Engagement management teams, and the wider CA.

About the role

Legacies are Christian Aid's largest source of income, are one of our key fundraising priorities and have great potential to grow further. This new role, a leader within the Christian Aid Legacies team, will grow our legacy income by developing partnerships with our sponsoring and other partner churches, with solicitors and more widely across and beyond the sector to maximise the amazing potential legacies have. The forming and expanding of partnerships with organisations and churches is a key component of a sector leading legacy strategy that you'll need to help develop and implement, increasing the number of people who leave Christian Aid a gift in their will while maximising the impact of the brilliant bequests from our legators.

Influencing key stakeholders within and outside Christian Aid, this role will increase legacy giving by raising the profile of legacies across Christian Aid making everyone a legacy fundraiser. They will need to have excellent communication, influencing and negotiating skills and be passionate about legacies. Working closely with the Legacy team and the Head of Marketing and Fundraising, they will develop sector leading partnerships to promote the opportunity to leave a legacy gift. By doing so they will help to lead a step change in legacy income in order to further Christian Aid's mission to create a world where everyone can life a full life, free from poverty and enhance our ability to deliver our 2019 - 2026 Global Strategy “Standing Together”. .

About you

You are an inspirational team player who can engage with stakeholders and motivate external partners, staff and volunteers. You will need to have excellent communication, influencing and negotiating skills.

Knowledge:

-In depth knowledge (both practical and academic) and a current and sophisticated understanding of legacies

-Knowledge of the church and denominational structure preferred.

-Experience of budget management

-Proficient in financial and supporter data analysis

-Knowledge and understanding of general leadership and management principles and best practice

-Graduate equivalent with ideally a professional qualification

-Appreciation of the possible issues/challenges facing a leading UK charity

Experience:

-Extensive experience, and a proven track record, in partnership roles, ideally legacies.

-Significant experience in the development of partnerships in a variety of organisations.

-Experience of working in high calibre teams and cross-organisational functions.

Skills & attributes

-Proven skill in planning, complex problem solving, negotiating and influencing at senior levels within an organisation.

-Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills, able to adapt to changing workloads and ensuring key deadlines are met

-Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

-Ability to establish and retain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external

-Strong influencing and negotiation skills

-Organised approach to project based work

-IT literate and proficient in Microsoft Office - includes database skills and Microsoft Word and Excel

-Ambition, drive, energy and enthusiasm to inspire partners in this critical area - future-proofing vital income streams

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

What you will be a part of

The Mills Archive Trust is one of a kind. Founded in 2002, we are the world’s only archive dedicated to preserving the history of milling. We tell the story of how milling has played a central role in humanity’s development, from our ancient origins and up to the present day.

We punch above our weight as a small charity, as evidenced by our early success in achieving Accredited Archive Status from the National Archives and our 2019 acceptance of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, which is the charity equivalent of an MBE.

As an independent educational charity we generate all income ourselves. The Trust has raised and spent more than £1.5 million and grown to a team of 5 professionals. Assisted by 20 volunteers, we are custodians for 3 million images, documents, and artefacts.

We are at an exciting moment in the Trust’s development: now that much material has been saved and made available, we want to build on this foundation to reach and enthuse new audiences.

Job Summary

You will be experienced in raising funds. You will work with the Director to increase income so that our core costs are covered. This includes applying for grants, maintaining and growing individual and organisational giving.

You will bring creative thinking, an innovative approach and a fresh perspective to help us develop the Trust so that it will continue to safeguard the Nation’s milling heritage for many years to come.

By working with the Director to develop and write grant applications, you will contribute to covering overheads and support our strategic growth.

A big part of your success will be down to how well you build and nurture relationships with current and potential supporters. You will enjoy and be proactive in meeting people and building links. You do not need to have an existing knowledge of milling – although it would help! - as long as you are open to learning and know how to work with others to get any information or support you need.

Ultimately, your work will allow for sustainable growth to enable the Trust to share this rich milling heritage with more people and encourage a revival in preservation and participation in history.

If you are a motivated self-starter with a proven fundraising ability and interest in heritage - and want to make your mark on a young and ambitious charity - then we would love to hear from you.

*This role is office-based, with the provision for some home-working by agreement*.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and write grant applications, and help on reporting progress to funders.
• Maintain our individual giving programme, manage our supporter schemes and build relationships with supporters.
• Grow individual giving through new initiatives e.g. appeals and new audiences.
• Maintain and grow our Heritage Partner and Corporate Friend schemes, finding ways to attract support from organisations to contribute towards covering our overheads.
• Identify potential funding sources to cover some of our core costs.
• Represent us at events, making influential presentations to internal and external groups.
• Organise events, develop printed and digital tools to build relationships with supporters and potential donors.
• Help to develop income from sales and fees e.g. copyright fees, image sales.

Application process

**The deadline to apply is midnight on Thursday 27th August**.

Interviews will begin during August. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

We will get in touch with you soon after to let you know whether or not you have been shortlisted.

If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to a Zoom interview. If you perform well during that interview, you will be invited to a second on-site interview in which you will make and deliver a presentation to an interview panel. Interviews will take place during August and September.

If you are selected for the role - congratulations! We will be happy for you to start in October, although we can be flexible about the start date.

OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

Project Manager - ALNAP

Contract: Fixed-term contract until 31st March 2021

Salary: £34,988 – £41,574 per annum

Location: London

Ref: ALNAP/05/20

An independent, global think tank, working for a sustainable

and peaceful world in which every person thrives.

About us

ODI is an independent, global think tank, working for a sustainable and peaceful world in which every person thrives. We harness the power of evidence and ideas through research and partnership to confront challenges, develop solutions and create change. (odi.org)

ALNAP, hosted in the ODI, is a global network of NGOs, UN agencies, members of the Red Cross/Crescent Movement, donors, academics, networks and consultants dedicated to learning how to improve response to humanitarian crises. ALNAP believes that by improving the quality, availability and use of knowledge and evidence from previous responses we can make the system perform better and be more accountable. To do this, ALNAP facilitates learning between our Network Members, host the largest library of evaluations of humanitarian action, carry out original research and host events and conferences

The ALNAP Project Manager (PM) will oversee the day-to-day development and management of ALNAP projects of medium to high complexity providing oversight and information to the Operations and Partnerships Manager and ALNAP Director. The PM will be responsible for the project management cycle, coordinating the delivery of outputs to time and to budget, contributing to and taking ownership of the workplan, liaising with both internal and external stakeholders and maintaining up to date information on project finances, delivery, timeline and risks.  The ALNAP PM will support the Operations and Partnerships Manager and Director of ALNAP in developing methods and strategies to ensure that programme activities achieve goals and agreed outputs.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Financial management and reporting: tracking and coordinating financial information flows; managing quarterly expenditure tracking and invoicing to tight donor deadlines, and ensuring compliance with the donor’s Financial Principles, value for money and key performance indicators.
• Governance: designing and managing the reporting process; responsibility for ensuring regular reporting on performance and compliance to the funder is delivered according to an agreed timetable.
• Planning and performance support: providing guidance and support to project teams within ODI for planning, delivery and reporting; co-ordinating with key internal support teams; maintaining an overview of output delivery and flagging any risks to the Operations and Partnerships Manager and ALNAP Director.
• Manage all business development processes: identification of new opportunities/donors; securing additional funding; leading the process of the preparation of bids and proposals; developing budgets and tailoring technical documentation.
• Strategic communications and knowledge management: coordinating the development and functioning of internal and external communications systems, networks, intranet, website, etc. to ensure strong internal and external relationships for the project; managing activities and supporting teams to promote project output dissemination and uptake, with input from colleagues in the Communications team.
• Partnerships and external relations: working with the team on formalising key partnerships and relationships for project implementation; facilitating external relations with relevant stakeholders; convening high-level project and stakeholder meetings as required.

About you:

• Education to Masters’ degree level or equivalent level of experience
• Significant knowledge of project cycle management
• Thorough understanding of different costing models
• Solid understanding of financial management as part of the project cycle
• Experience of donor narrative and financial reporting
• Knowledge and experience of coordinating proposals, reports and donors and knowledge management
• Knowledge of humanitarian policy issues
• Experience managing medium to large sized projects throughout the full project cycle
• Experience of working within complex business models and of managing projects to maximise their contribution to the organisation’s financial and strategic objectives.
• Experience in donor compliance and administrative procedures, donor relationship management, including both financial and narrative reporting.
• Proven experience of conducting contract negotiations independently
• Successful experience of budget monitoring in multiple currencies including experience of creating accurate and timely financial reports.
• Experience of costing and budgeting according to different models and templates.
• Experience of participating in the development of proposals
• Experience of establishing systems and procedures to support project implementation
• Experience of coordinating project teams
• Ability to lead and coordinate complex project teams,
• Proven ability to understand the business environment and balance the requirements of the projects with the needs of the organisation.
• Ability to understand the needs of donors and partners and to make business-savvy decisions
• Ability to innovate in order to overcome problems
• Advanced IT skills including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and databases
• Ability to write well and to prepare reports with minimum supervision
• Multitasking skills in a high-pressure environment
• Exceptional planning, organisation and execution skills
• Ability to work to own initiative with minimum supervision
• Excellent ability to build cross cultural relationships with partners and colleagues at various levels of seniority.
• Ability to learn new software quickly
• Effective communication skills

Closing date: 13th August 2020

Interview Date: 20th August 2020

For more information, please download an application pack here. If you are experiencing difficulties downloading, please telephone 020 7922 0351 or email [email protected].

ODI is an equal opportunities employer Charity Reg. No.228248

Terms of employment: Full-time, Permanent

Reports to: Executive Director, Animal Equality UK

Staff reports: None

Position location: Remote (London, England, preferred)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Application deadline: 5pm UK time on Monday 10th August 2020

Summary:

An integral member of the organisation, the Campaigns and Public Affairs Coordinator is expected to bring about meaningful corporate, policy and/or social change.

An energetic, proactive individual with a creative mindset, the successful appointee will demonstrate a sound understanding of advocacy, media, traditional and digital strategies to ensure that meaningful change for animals is achieved.

The Campaigns and Public Affairs Coordinator will be adept at cultivating relationships, igniting action and influencing decision-makers at all levels to ensure campaign success. By delivering crucial public awareness campaigns, this individual will play a key role in ensuring that Animal Equality’s mission becomes a reality.

General Responsibilities:

• Construct and deliver imaginative and effective campaigns: plan peaceful campaign actions effectively, overseeing the timeline, budget, production of briefing materials and artwork creation. Motivate activists, supporters and politicians alike to influence individuals at all levels. Accurately record all campaign activity and monitor campaign progress against set targets.
• Develop meaningful relationships with key stakeholders: build and maintain strong working relationships with Animal Equality staff, supporters, volunteers, Parliamentarians and more. Through public-facing campaign actions, urge major retailers, manufacturers, producers and policy-makers to adopt and strengthen existing animal welfare policies.
• Oversee and manage corporate campaigns: coordinate volunteers digitally and in person to inform the public about companies that refuse to commit to meaningful animal welfare policies. Oversee our Animal Protectors program, inspiring online activists to take action and move our campaigns forward.
• Create persuasive campaign materials: present decision-makers with a compelling case for change. Disseminate relevant campaign materials to a range of audiences, through public demonstrations, external presentations, articles or briefings. Oversee the creation of campaign videos and petitions, landing pages, adverts and informative blogs.
• Utilise digital platforms and technologies: support relevant colleagues with strategic online actions, suggesting copywriting, social media and newsletter planning, website text and general campaign content.Work with journalists and print media: alongside the Executive Director, create campaign press releases, op-eds, media statements and media pitches. When required, speak to camera about current and planned campaign actions, delivering Animal Equality’s critical message to a wider audience.
• Coordinate events and peaceful demonstrations: plan and organise engaging large-scale public events, garnering support from celebrities, influencers, academics, and experts in the process. Supervise and inspire Animal Equality’s dedicated volunteer action network.

Individual Attributes Required:

• Natural leadership abilities: a strong communicator, inspire and influence others through excellent verbal, written and presentation skills. Work well under pressure and demonstrate an appetite to lead social change by influencing others.
• Creativity and entrepreneurial flair: a self-starter and an activist at heart, work independently and relish the opportunity to deliver existing and planned campaigns to a high standard.
• Agility: thrive in a fast-faced environment and respond to the situation with a level-headed, resourceful approach.
• Critical thinking and project management skills: with excellent analytical and decision-making skills, demonstrate attention to detail and an ability to coordinate effectively.
• Confidence and passion: deliver campaign communications with enthusiasm, clarity and natural gravitas. Proactive keep abreast of issues within the movement and demonstrate clear knowledge of animal protection issues.

Position Requirements:

• A minimum of two years of related work experience in public affairs, corporate affairs, government relations, issue advocacy, grassroots campaigning, political organising or a related field.
• Ability to project manage efficiently.
• Experience with working with media preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication and the ability to work cooperatively with others in a team-oriented work environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel when required and to work outside of usual office hours, on occasion, for peaceful protests and demonstrations.
• Professional appearance and adherence to a vegan lifestyle.
• Commitment to the objectives of Animal Equality.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary band £25,000 - £28,000, depending on experience. This is a remote working opportunity (London preferred).

Please note that, during this current time of uncertainty, Animal Equality UK is adhering to Government guidelines and protecting staff is our priority.

Application Process:

The deadline for applications is 5pm UK time on Monday 10th August 2020. Initial informal telephone conversations will take place in late August. The interview process comprises a three-stage interview and Skills Test. The appointment process will run throughout August and September 2020, with a view to Animal Equality UK making an offer to the successful candidate by late September 2020.

Applications:

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Animal Equality is an equal opportunities employer; we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age. We are especially keen to encourage applications from those currently under-represented in the movement including: individuals who are Black, Indigenous or of the global majority; people with disabilities; lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people; and women in senior positions. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we will endeavour to accommodate any reasonable adjustments that individuals may require throughout the application process.

Animal Equality is a registered charity (England and Wales), no. 1168309.

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Bristol After Stroke run several peer support groups for people affected by Stroke.  The groups offer opportunities for people to meet others in a similar situation to themselves,  to build confidence, independence, reduce isolation and improve wellbeing.  Bristol After Stroke’s mission is to support stroke affected people adapt to life after stroke, and our groups are a key part in meeting this aim.    Please see our website for more information.

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• Organise and facilitate three virtual support groups, 

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