Job title: Fundraising and Communications Officer

Salary: NCJ scale 22 - £29,722.00 (including London weighting) pro-rata

Hours: 21 hours per week

Term: Permanent

Probationary period: 6 months

Based: PAS’ offices, Farringdon

Reports to: Head of Fundraising & Communications

Key relationships: Director, Caseworkers, Office and Advice Line Manager, Fundraising & Communications Volunteers, External Stakeholders (Donors and Prospective Donors)

Job purpose

The Fundraising and Communications Officer will support the Head of Fundraising & Communications to promote the work of Prisoners’ Advice Service (PAS) to existing and potential trust, foundation and major donor funders, with a view to meeting annual fundraising targets.

Key Responsibilities

• To research and identify trusts, foundations and major donors likely to be interested in the work of PAS;
• To maintain existing, and develop new, relationships with trusts, foundations and major donors;
• To respond to enquiries from trusts, foundations and major donors via the telephone, letter, email or in person;
• To ensure that funding applications are well researched, written, submitted and timely;
• To work with colleagues to help produce compelling case studies and to compile reports;
• To prepare and deliver funder reports to a high standard and on time;
• To meticulously document and record all key activities and service-user statistics in electronic (Excel, Access) and paper form, in a regular and timely manner;
• To assist with pitching appropriate appeals on online giving platforms (JustGiving, GlobalGiving, Virgin Money Giving);
• To assist with identifying content for PAS’s e-newsletter, and with researching and posting appropriate material to PAS’ social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) and website;
• To help organise, promote and attend key PAS events where required;
• To help interview, induct and supervise Fundraising & Communications volunteers.

General

• To self-manage effectively and work with the minimum of administrative support;
• To become conversant, and work in accordance, with PAS’ mission, aims and objectives;
• To form effective working relationships with staff members, volunteers, trustees, donors, and relevant outside organisations;
• To work within PAS' policies and procedures;
• To maintain up-to-date statistics of service-users’ protected characteristics;
• To keep an up-to-date electronic diary;
• To maintain and observe an appropriate level of confidentiality at all times;
• To prepare for, and attend, supervision and appraisal meetings with line manager;
• An ability and willingness to work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends;
• Other duties that may from time to time be necessary, compatible with the nature and grade of this post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities                 Essential or Desirable

• Good standard of written and spoken English - E
• Excellent interpersonal skills - E
• Intermediate or advanced IT skills, particularly Word, Excel and Access - E
• Excellent administration, organisation, time management and project management skills - E
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines - E
• Strong telephone pitching skills - D

Experience

• Experience of securing donations from trusts, foundations and/or major donors - E
• Experience of researching and identifying trusts, foundations and/or major donors - E
• Experience of writing compelling applications and reports - E
• Experience of using Excel and Access to record data - D
• Experience of donor cultivation and relationship management - D
• Experience of successfully drafting budgets - D
• Experience of helping to run cultivation and stewardship events - D
• Experience of producing content for social media, websites and/or newsletters - D

Knowledge

• Good knowledge of the principles of fundraising from trusts and foundations and/or major donors - E
• Willingness – and ability – to learn about the UK prison and legal advice sectors - E
• Knowledge of social media - D
• Knowledge of the UK charity sector - D

The Administrative Officer ensures the efficient and effective function of the WFSA office, including support to the finance manager. Join our small but busy team and help us to achieve our vision of universal access to safe anaesthesia.

5 billion of the world's 7 billion people do not have access to safe, affordable, timely surgery and anaesthesia. 17 million people die each year from surgically treatable conditions (that's more than 4 times the number who die from HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria combined).

If that sounds wrong to you and you are an experienced office administrator with a desire to make a difference then this could be your perfect job.

Candidate Application Information 

This is a four or five day role (let us know your preference)

Guidance for submission 

• Read the attached Job Description
• Submit a covering letter and an up to date CV including contact details of two referees. 

Note: - we will not take up references before short-listing nor without your express consent.

• Your cover letter should be used to tell us how you think you meet the requirements laid out in the job description. Draw particular attention to experience, skills, achievements and knowledge gained in past employment or other activities which are relevant to the job and give examples to support what you say.
• Ensure your covering letter is no more than 2 pages long (2 sides of A4). 

Applications should be submitted no later than 4th February 2020. Any applications arriving after this deadline will not be considered for shortlisting. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview on the 7th of February (this will involve an interview and a short written exercise) with second interviews - if required - over the following week.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday per year (pro rata)

5% employer pension contribution

Centre for Ageing Better has an exciting opportunity for an Administrative Assistant to join our Strategy & Partnerships team.

The Centre for Ageing Better is an independent charitable foundation. We believe that more people living longer represents a huge opportunity for society and we want everyone to enjoy a good later life. However, changes are needed to ensure people in later life are in good health, financially secure, are socially connected, and have a sense of meaning and purpose. Our new strategy sets out an ambition to do more on all these fronts. 

As Administrative Assistant you will provide support to managers and colleagues, assisting across a variety of tasks. Duties may include supporting programme management, efficient systems and processes and external communication, governance administration, general administration and a range of ad hoc tasks to support the smooth running of our work.

The successful candidate will have strong administration and IT skills and strong verbal communication. You will be proactive, well organised and be used to working on various tasks and assignments simultaneously. Commitment to Ageing Better’s agenda is essential.

To apply please send a CV, covering letter addressing how you meet the criteria of the person specification for the role and the attached equality and diversity form. The closing date for this role is 9am on Monday 17th January with interviews to take place on Thursday 6thFebruary.

The Brent Centre for Young People is looking for a dynamic person to join its Clinical Administration Team.

The Brent Centre for Young People is a charity based in North West London that provides psychotherapeutic treatments to young people aged 11-25 years, who suffer with emotional difficulties and mental health needs. It also has an international reputation and delivers world-leading evidence-based practices to young people across North West London. In 2018/2019, through its in-house and outreach Services, the Brent Centre helped over 700 young people to be healthier and better prepared for adulthood.

The suitable candidate will have at least two years’ experience of clinical and/or general administration and reception duties. This applicant would be committed, enthusiastic, confident in Information Technology, able to maintain a client database, a good team worker with good client focus skills, reliable, adaptable and flexible, able to work up to 7pm on Mondays and Tuesdays and 8pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays, excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, to produce work of a high standard, demonstrate a high level of professionalism and confidentiality, and be able to manage own work to meet deadlines. The post requires sensitivity to the needs of young people with emotional difficulties and the nature of therapeutic work. Experience with young people or with mental health is advantageous. 

The candidate will have excellent skills, when carrying out duties of the post.

Administration Assistant – Name a Puppy

Burghfield, Reading, RG7 3YG

£17,879 to £18,931 per annum pro rata

10 Month Fixed Term Contract

This is a fantastic opportunity to join The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association as an Administration Assistant within the dedicated Name a Puppy team.

The role

The main purpose of this role is to provide general administrative support to the Name a Puppy team and specific support to the fulfilment of the Name a Puppy high value fundraising product, ensuring SLAs are met and an excellent level of customer service is provided.

Who we’re looking for

You will be able to demonstrable evidence of willingness and ability to deliver the highest standards of customer care, and of strong communication and interpersonal skills (written and oral). You will have a willingness to go over and above to ensure the very best service at all times, and to work as part of a team to get the job done.

Benefits

This role is 9am to 5pm, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) (pro rata) a year. As a charity, we’re always keen to support flexible working as best we can. 

We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

How to apply

Applications can be made using the online application form. You will need to evidence the criteria as set out in the attached job description. As part of our safer recruitment policy, we do not accept CVs for job applications.

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome, and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from disabled people as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invite to interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Want to use your well-honed PA skills to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

Join WaterAid as PA in Comms and Fundraising to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you'll be joining a 2018 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.

The WaterAid Strategic Partnerships and Performance and Insight teams will ensure no two days are the same. As our super-organised and lively PA, you will provide professional secretarial support to two Departmental Heads and members of their teams.

This is a permanent, full time role.

In this role, you will support your Department Heads to enable them to be effective and efficient in their roles as well as coordinating the effective functioning of the SP & P&I departments

You'll also:

• Proactively manage the HoDs' diaries, including forward planning of workload, travel arrangements, and diary management.
• Assist in the research and preparation of reports and presentations for internal and external meetings
• Assist other members of the team as required
• Project manage the recruitment, induction, and performance review processes of SMT members in SP & P&I
• Manage and maintain relevant departmental worksites on WaterAid's Intranet including sharepoint, yammer etc
• Support the monitoring and administration of the departments' budgets and accounts, processing invoices and expenses for the HoDs

Person Specification

• At least GCSE-level English and Maths.
• Proven successful track record of being a PA to Senior leaders and their teams in a complex organisation.
• Exceptional organisational skills.
• A flexible and pro-active approach to work including the ability to identify and manage multiple and constantly changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to negotiate and navigate deadlines and priorities.
• Digitally literate with excellent IT skills, particularly for setting up and supporting virtual meetings, creating engaging presentations and effectively using Microsoft Office tools such as Office 365, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

To be successful, you'll need:

* Commitment to WaterAid's values and a working style that reflects these

* To be a career driven PA who wants to make this role their own

* Calm, positive and outgoing with excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

* The ability to deal with people at all levels of the organisation with confidence and discretion;

To see the full job pack, please click "Apply"

Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF.

Applications will close one minute before midnight on 26th January 2020. Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis. First round of interviews will take place on the 29th January, followed by the second round w/c 3rd February.

Salary: £29,000 with excellent benefits

Additional Information

WaterAid benefits include:

* 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

* Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave

* We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%

* Flexible working conditions, including the opportunity for part-time work and home working up to 2 days a week

* Season Ticket Loan

* Free annual eye tests

* Pay as You Earn training scheme

* Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme

WaterAid is currently located at Durham Street, Vauxhall. However, we will be leaving our current location in the summer of 2020 (likely to be June/July 2020) and moving to 20 Canada Square, Canary Wharf. Therefore the London Office location and contract base, if you are successfully offered the role, will change. This will be discussed at the interview stage with you.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

WaterAid is fully committed to protecting those with whom it comes into contact in WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate preemployment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.

WaterAid is an equal opportunities, disability-confident employer and committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality. Should you have a disability and require any additional support, please contact us.

Job Title:Fundraising Interns

Reporting to:Managing Consultants 

Place of Work:London

Contract:6 months

Hours of Work:35 hrs per week

Salary:£1,250 per month

Role Summary – fast-track your career with the UK’s leading fundraising consultancy

Compton Fundraising is the leading fundraising consultancy in the UK.

We have an established paid internship scheme and are currently looking for interns to join our team, working with clients based in London.

This is an entry level position for graduates looking for a way to fast-track a career in fundraising or Third Sector management.

As a Compton intern your role and responsibilities include:

•Act as the first point of contact for, and respond to, all fundraising enquiries and provide efficient and effective supporter care

•Assist with the maintenance and updates of the database ensuring all individual records are accurate (training will be provided if you do not have previous fundraising database experience)

•Assist in the preparation of newsletters and other mailings to supporters

•Assist in the development of fundraising proposals and supporting materials

•Regularly update web pages and social media channels

•Organise and attend information and cultivation events and fundraising meetings

•Write and issue agendas and meeting notes

•Maintain fundraising files

•Conduct other duties as assigned by the Managing Consultant and/or Compton line manager on the job

Some travel within the London area will be required from time to time.

Person Specification

Well presented, confident, articulate with the ability to write clearly and concisely, you will possess an open, creative, enquiring mind and have an enthusiasm for fundraising and commitment to the Company objective of delivering transformational performance for our clients.

You will be trained and supervised on a daily basis by experienced Compton consultants. 

Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity with a fantastic supporter base across the South East of England, where this role is based. Brain Tumour Research is one of the fastest growing national charities in the UK. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

Our vision is to find a cure for brain tumours. Our mission is to build a network of experts in sustainable brain tumour research.

Fundraising Assistant
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: c£20,000
Reports to: Head of Events Fundraising
Full Time – Permanent

We are looking for an excellent communicator (both verbal and written) with a strong background in delivering high level customer service to join the Events Fundraising Team. Working core office hours (9am to 5pm) and based at our Head Office in Milton Keynes, the successful candidate will:

• Provide support for the team of Regional Community Fundraising Managers
• Work closely and build strong relationships with our supporters
• Deliver excellent customer service by helping supporters’ with their fundraising needs
• Make and receive telephone calls
• Respond to emails
• Create and deliver regional and national campaign surveys via Survey Monkey
• Run reports, analyse data, conduct desk research, assist in fulfilling merchandise request, undertake ad hoc projects

Closing date Sunday 9th February 2020

Early applications are encouraged and interviews will commence before the closing date if and when suitable candidates are identified.   

TO APPLY:

If you would like to apply for this position, please read the Job Description attached in additional documents before clicking the apply button and attaching your CV and covering letter, demonstrating why you are a suitable candidate, how you could add value to our organisation and detailing your current salary. It will be sent automatically to us.

No agencies please.

Are you enthusiastic, creative and highly organised? We need someone who will be able to prioritise workload effectively and be experienced in providing excellent customer care. We’re looking for someone who is driven and passionate and will work to maximise our income and increase the impact we have on the lives of people affected by cancer.

An individual with strong organisation and communication skills who can support various team members, manage a busy workload, and help to develop new team resources will be best suited to this role.

Fundraising experience is not essential for the role, but we’re looking for someone with the drive and passion to learn. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic to learn and develop and be keen to get involved in all our activities. Only those with a right to work in the UK need apply.

Main tasks of the role:

• Good organisational skills
• Responding to fundraiser queries and requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Implementing stewardship plans for supporters.
• Fundraising data management: inputting data into our CRM system.
• Supporting on fundraising projects and campaigns.
• Event support: organising and attending events.
• Help with social media/digital/design/communications

• Excellent, enthusiastic telephone manner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of supporting fundraisers or working in another customer service role.
• Confident working with computers – good knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and social media. Design a plus
• A professional and hard-working team player.

Administrator (FTC Until March 2021)
Leicester, Leicestershire
£15,457 per annum

If you are a proactive Administrator looking for a rewarding new role, this is a fantastic opportunity to take your next step with a pioneering charity.

Royal Voluntary Service is an innovative charity that focuses on inspiring people to give the gift of voluntary service to support the NHS and older people at home and in the community. We are now looking for an Administrator to join our team in Leicester on a contract until the 31st March 2021.

Within a friendly and supportive environment, you’ll have the chance to increase your skill set and play a key role in our day-to-day operations.

As an Administrator, you will facilitate the smooth running of our Leicestershire and Rutland hub.

This role involves carrying out a high volume of data entry activities, so an excellent eye for detail and methodical approach are essential. 

Specifically, you will:

- Act as the first point of contact for all calls into the office
- Create, update and maintain management information systems
- Manage and update database applications with volunteer, client and staff data
- Analyse and interpret financial statistics
- Support the recruitment, training and retention of volunteers
- Assist with a range of projects, events and fundraising activities

To be considered, you will need:

- Experience of general administrative processes and maintaining databases
- Previous experience of recording data, and monitoring and evaluating processes
- Proficiency in industry standard IT systems, such as MS Office, email, the internet and social media
- The ability to deliver excellent customer service

Organised and proactive, as an Administrator, you’ll have excellent communication skills and a positive, ‘can do’ attitude. The ability to work well both individually and in a team, is also key.

Experience of working with volunteers and/or volunteer-led support groups would be beneficial to your application.

This is a full time role, working 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Please note, the closing date for applications is the 2nd February 2020.

To apply for the role of Administrator, please apply via the button shown.

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

Other organisations may call this role Office Administrator, Admin Clerk, Admin Assistant, EA, PA, Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Office Assistant.

About us

Animal Aid is one of the UK’s longest established animal rights campaign groups.

The Opportunity

We have a rare opportunity available to join our fundraising team, in a part-time capacity.

What you will do

You will work in a small team, delivering the overall fundraising annual plan and will share responsibilities for generating income through donations and regular giving. We are looking for someone with a background in digital fundraising / marketing, who can help to elevate our fundraising and make the most of this channel.

You will also contribute to the daily running of the team, which will include answering phone calls, taking donations, updating the supporter database and general administrative duties.

You may be asked to attend events at weekends or outside of the usual office hours.

For more information about the role, please see the attached full job description. 

How to apply: Please click on apply. CVs and covering letters should be sent to Becca Chapman. Deadline for applications 6th February 2020, although we might interview candidates that are a strong match before the closing date.

This is a new exciting opportunity to learn and develop roles in both administration and fundraising with an important local Charity. No one day will be the same, delivering your main office-based work in Leeds but also supporting our various fundraising events across West Yorkshire from walks to sleep-outs!

You will be the first point of contact for the charity, so politeness and professionalism are key to the staff team, public, clients and stakeholders. A high level of detail, methodical approach and organisation will be needed to undertake the administrative tasks as well as an excellent knowledge of IT systems. To support the Development Manager in fundraising you will need to be innovative and confident in working with corporate partners and the public to help generate income as well as an excellent advocate for the organisation.

To apply please visit our website to download a recruitment pack.

Closing date: midnight 2nd February 2020.

Interview: 11th February 2020.

At a pivotal moment in AfriKids’ history, join us to take our fundraising to the next level. We have a bold strategy to reach more children than ever over the next decade and you can help make it possible. 

Summary of role

As Fundraising Assistant, you’ll play an important role by helping our philanthropy and grants teams to raise vital funds for our work in Ghana. You will help them with tasks like administration, research and producing fundraising materials. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills and learn about all areas of a small charity in a fun, friendly and supportive environment.

What you will do

Supporting our Grants fundraising:

• Administration of small trust relationships including preparing feedback reports and new proposals
• Provide logistical support (travel arrangements and paperwork) for Grant funder trips to Ghana
• Monitor and research new funding opportunities from insitutions, trusts, foundations and corporates
• Provide support to high value bids and grant management, including helping with due diligence, risk assessments, admininstration and writing
• Monitor and research credible external information (eg statistics, new articles, etc.) to help us write fundraising proposals and reports 
• Review reports and evaluations of AfriKids’ work in Ghana to produce summaries and information that we can share publically to demonstrate our impact
• Help review and action feedback from funders to continuously improve our fundraising

Supporting our Philanthropy fundraising:

• Write briefing notes on prospects and donors in advance of meetings and events
• Research philanthropic initiatives and prospective donors that might be able to support AfriKids
• Prepare and format documents 
• Help with planning and delivering events
• Ensure we have Gift Aid declarations for eligible donations
• Provide logistical support (travel arrangements and paperwork) for Philanthropy donor trips to Ghana
• Support with ad hoc fundraising campaigns

General:

• Attend fundraising and cultivation events as and when required
• Update and maintain donor information ensuring it is stored correctly, accurately and in line with our data protection policy
• Help us ensure that we are compliant with fundraising quality standards and legal requirements for fundraising, including data protection and gambling law, and that we uphold the Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice 
• Support with diary management and coordinate meetings 
• Provide administrative support for the grants and philanthropy team

As a Fundraising Assistant, youll play an important role by helping this inspiring international development charitys philanthropy and grants teams to raise vital funds.

The Charity
This amazing international charity listen to local people and empower them to make sustainable changes themselves so that every child can be happy, healthy, safe and in school.

The Role
Monitor and research credible external information (eg statistics, new articles, etc.) to help us write fundraising proposals and reports.
Provide support to high value bids and grant management, including helping with due diligence, risk assessments, administration and writing.
Research philanthropic initiatives and prospective donors that might be able to support the charity.
Ensure we have Gift Aid declarations for eligible donations.
Provide logistical support (travel arrangements and paperwork) for Philanthropy donor trips.

The Candidate
You are highly confident in using a computer and able to learn how to use new software, programmes and digital tools quickly.
You are able to research/find accurate and reliable information quickly and could provide useful (written or verbal) summaries of what you have found.
You are keen to learn and are a fast learner.
You have a positive attitude and would find this job enjoyable and rewarding.

IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.