37.5 hours per week • 12-month contract

We are SafeLives, the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good. We work with organisations across the UK to transform the response to domestic abuse. We want what you would want for your best friend. We listen to survivors, putting their voices at the heart of our thinking. We look at the whole picture for each individual and family to get the right help at the right time to make families everywhere safe and well. And we challenge perpetrators to change, asking ‘why doesn’t he stop?’ rather than ‘why doesn’t she leave?’ This applies whatever the gender of the victim or perpetrator and whatever the nature of their relationship.

Last year alone, nearly 11,000 professionals working on the frontline received our training. Over 65,000 adults at risk of serious harm or murder and more than 85,000 children received support through dedicated multi-agency support designed by us and delivered with partners. In the last three years, over 1,000 perpetrators have been challenged and supported to change by interventions we created with partners, and that’s just the start. Together we can end domestic abuse. Forever. For everyone.

The Projects Administrator will provide effective and efficient coordination of resources and support for the Project Management team. The role is vital to the smooth running of daily operations of the charity.

SafeLives’ Project Management team supports SafeLives to deliver its strategy to end Domestic Abuse. They are responsible for ensuring the planning and coordination of all projects at SafeLives. This entails working closely with, and alongside, external partners and stakeholders as well as leading on project delivery internally. This includes working with the whole organisation to ensure that good project management principles are being used in all aspects of our work, and specifically to support the Senior Leadership Team and Operational Management Team to implement and measure what we do. The Projects Administrator will be a key role in supporting the team and being at the very foundation of all we achieve at SafeLives.

Benefits include a generous package including 25 days’ holiday a year and public holidays, employee pension scheme with 4% employer contribution, Cycle2Workwork scheme, 365 days a year Employee Assistance Programme.

If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit a 500-word cover letter, CV and equal opportunity form.

Closing date: 9.00am on 6th August 2020.

SafeLives is a committed provider of equal opportunities for all, please see our job description for full details.

No agencies please.

This is a great opportunity to join a professional fundraising team in a dynamic international development charity. Our goal is to reduce poverty and protect the environment in the drylands of Africa – helping some of the poorest communities in the world to grow a way out of poverty.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, personable and conscientious individual with a passion for providing excellent supporter care for TREE AID’s donors. Your role will be to support all areas of administration for the Supporter Fundraising department, primarily through the administration of donations, donor correspondence and database analysis.

Key objectives are to:

1. Support all areas of administration for the fundraising department
2. Process donations and respond to enquiries, maintaining a high level of donor service
3. Work with the Finance Department to ensure accuracy of donations reporting
4. Assist with income generating activities and provide support to the Fundraising Officers

Who we are looking for:

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and organised administrator to join our professional fundraising team.

You will be confident in communicating with our supporters on the telephone and by email, have excellent written communication skills and be familiar with using databases for inputting and analysing data.

You will be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks, have excellent organisation skills and will be expected to play a vital role within the fundraising team.

To apply, send us your CV, together with a Supporting Statement (max. 2 pages) explaining how you meet the person specification, and equal opportunities form.

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 19th August
Shortlisted candidates notified: Thursday 20th August 2020
Online task submission date: Friday 21st August 2020
Interview Date: Wednesday 26th August 2020
Expected start date: Monday 28th September 2020 or before

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at time of application.
As a charity with limited resources we can only respond to successful applicants.

Project Manager - Maternity Cover Contract
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 now seeking a Project Manager to join our team on a maternity cover contract until the 31st December 2020. This contract has the potential to extend.

The Benefits

- Salary of £26,000 - £30,000 DOE pro rata
- Pension (5% of salary)
- 25 days’ holiday pro rata 
- 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
- Simply Health Cash scheme with employee assistance programme
- Paid professional fees and study leave
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/sick leave policies

This is a superb opportunity for a project manager to take on a rewarding contract with an outstanding not-for-profit.

Focusing on poverty and international development, we have a clear vision to end world poverty and create sustainable communities. You’ll be playing a vital role in delivering this vision and ensuring successful outcomes for the organisation.

We promote a culture of openness and honesty, as well as our vision of ending absolute poverty by 2030. You’ll discover teams of passionate individuals and innovative working environments in addition to a comprehensive benefits package and a relaxed office environment.

Your Role

As a Project Manager, you will be tasked with delivering a portfolio of projects.

In this important role, you will:

- Facilitate input and gain agreement from stakeholders regarding project scope, schedule, budget, risk and quality
- Manage contractor/consultant relationships
- Work with the Head of Project Manager to implement project management methodology across the organisation
- Support the development of bids when required
- Provide internal project status reports

About You

To join us as a Project Manager, you will need:

- At least three years’ experience of managing a range of diverse projects
- Experience of working in a matrix or project-based environment
- A proven track record of delivering projects to time, cost and quality
- Experience of facilitating the resolution of challenging project issues
- Previous experience of managing contractors and liaising with donors
- To be educated to degree level (or have equivalent experience)

A project management qualification (PMD Pro, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, APM, ITIL or similar) would be beneficial, as would experience of writing bids/proposals and supporting client/donor reporting.

Other organisations may call this role Project Manager, Charity Project Manager, International Development Project Manager, Project Lead, Project Team Lead, or Project Team Manager.

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 are ready to take on an engaging contract as a Project Manager, 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

Finance Assistant (Sales Ledger)

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

This is a small team so you have the opportunity to be involved in systems and development projects, should you wish, and you will always know that you are helping support people with learning difficulties to live their best possible life.

The Finance Assistant will support the team by ensuring that the sales transactions are completely and accurately recorded, and that queries are resolved quickly.

Sales Ledger / Credit Control Duties:

- Daily allocation of receipts from multiple funding streams to customer accounts
- Supporting treasury team with daily coding of receipts
- Reconciliation of cash receipt and refund control accounts
- Support Credit Controller in identifying under/over payments and raising queries with appropriate party
- Manage receipt queries with local authorities
- Liaise with Contracts team for invoicing issues
- Liaise with Local Service teams for manual invoicing and receipt issues
- Reconciliation of customer accounts to assist timely Credit Control
- Support Sales Ledger Manager with month end tasks

You will be proficient user of Microsoft Office suite and a working knowledge of accruals would be helpful but not essential

Salary: £19,000 to £20,000 pa (dependent on experience)

Job Type: Permanent Full time, 37.5 hours

Location: Emersons Green, Bristol

What we Offer

Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also, an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance

Closing date: 30th June 2020

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience of the following: Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable Assistant, Accounting Assistant, Accounts Officer, Finance, Finance Officer, Finance Administrator, Accounts Administrator, Bookkeeper, Invoicing, Reconciliation, Purchase Ledger, etc

Ref: 93353

Role: FUNDRAISING ASSISTANT (High Value, Corporate & Trust)

Salary: £21,905

Hours: 35 hours a week

Location: Bristol

Responsible to: Fundraising Manager (High Value & Corporate)

This is a fantastic opportunity to support transformational change for some of the world’s poorest people. TREE AID works in the drylands of Africa, using forestry and natural resource management to relieve poverty and protect the environment. We are unique in what we do and are growing fast. 

The overall aim is to support the Corporate, High Value and Trust Fundraising team. In your role you will:

• To develop and deliver communications for corporate, high value and trust supporters.
• To take lead on the development of unrestricted trusts.
• To provide administrative support to corporate, high value and trust fundraising

Closing Date: Monday 10th August 2020

Shortlisted candidates notified: Tuesday 11th August 2020

Online task submission date: Thursday 13th August 2020

Interview Date: Tuesday 18th August 2020

Expected start date: mid to late September

Please email your CV and a covering letter.

The Fundraising Assistant will:

1.CORPORATE AND HIGH VALUE COMMUNICATIONS (40 %)

1.1.Develop regular communications for high value and corporate supporters and prospects.

1.2.Maintain the TREE AID corporate and high value donor website pages.

1.3.Deliver high standards of supporter care, including responding to donor correspondence and enquiries.

1.4.Support the Fundraising Manager and Officer to organise donor events.

2.MAINTAIN TRUSTS AND GRANTS ROLLING PROGRAMME (40%)

2.1.Write compelling applications and communications to secure unrestricted income.

2.2.Develop and deliver quarterly updates to trusts and foundations.

2.3.Develop and maintain the monthly application schedule to trusts and foundations.

3.PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR FUNDRAISING AND PLANNING (15%)

3.1.Conduct due diligence research for new high value and corporate donors.

3.2.Maintain and manage donor data in accordance with data protection laws and ensure activity is in line with best practise guidelines and TREE AID policy.

3.3.Produce reports from the database to assist with budget setting and quarterly reporting.

3.4.Carry out research on to identify trends and opportunities.

4.UNDERTAKE OTHER TASKS AS AGREED WITH MANAGER (5%)

4.1Carry out other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the post as requested by your line manager.

4.2Keep abreast of TREE AID’s work and the wider development context.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Well written and engaging donor cultivation communications.
• New and repeat Income from trust sources
• Database up to date and fully utilised

We're looking for a person who has a commitment and enthusiasm for helping others achieve positive outcomes in their lives.

The principle focus of the job is providing accurate and appropriate advice to householders and administrative support with their applications for prepayment meter vouchers, hardship grants and energy efficiency measures.

Many of our clients are on low incomes or have health issues that make them more vulnerable to the cold, so an empathetic nature and the ability to maintain professional boundaries is critical. 

CSE has an excellent reputation for looking after interns and finding permanent work for many who join the organisation in this way. 

Sheltered Housing Coordinator (Older People)

Location: Trowbridge

Salary:  £23,000 p.a

Contract: Permanent

Full time: 37 hours per week

Trowbridge and surrounding areas, travel required

About our client

Our client is a charitable social enterprise based in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. 

They are a not-for-profit organisation with over 6,500 homes for rent at affordable prices in Wiltshire, Mendip and Bath and North East Somerset. 

What they offer

The main benefits include;

• 27 holiday plus bank holidays

• 2 paid gifted days; one for your birthday and one over Christmas

• Buy / sell up to 5 days holiday

• Life assurance

• Competitive pension (you pay 4%, we pay 9%)

• Child care vouchers and cycle to work scheme

• Dress down Fridays (for office-based colleagues)

The role

The purpose of this role is to be part of a team providing a housing landlord service to our sheltered customers

It has the following main responsibilities;

• Ensure the sheltered schemes are well managed across a range of housing management functions, working with other teams across the company

• Providing effective customer service to sheltered customers

• Work with sheltered customers to ensure that fire safety risks are minimised

What they need

For this role you’ll need to have the following skills and experience;

• Understanding of landlord responsibilities

• Ability to work as part of a team

• A positive attitude and ability to work in a changing environment

• Ability to problem solve and be accountable

• A natural empathy with older people

• Experience of services for older people

• Excellent communication skills

• Experience of engaging with customers

• Access to a car for work

An enhanced DBS will be required for this role

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

The opportunity

You have an opportunity to join one of the UK’s most innovative and dynamic Community Foundations, working closely with the Operations Director and Finance Administrator to manage the finance systems.

You will play a very important role in our small team, helping the whole charity to work efficiently and effectively, ensuring we always maximise our impact in local communities.

About Somerset Community Foundation

Somerset Community Foundation is a charity which provides vital funding and support to around 300 small, local charities and individuals every year. Since 2002, we’ve awarded almost £10m of funding, thanks to the support of our generous donors.

Somerset is a wonderful county in which to grow up, live and work. But lots of local people face considerable challenges in their lives, whether through disability, poor health, poverty or disadvantage. Our funding plays a vital role in helping to reduce this disadvantage, creating stronger communities and changing thousands of lives across the county every year.

Our main office is based in the beautiful rural location of The Bath and West Showground, with the conveniences of Shepton Mallet not too far away. We offer flexible working hours and a homeworking policy to support our staff in maintaining a healthy work/home life balance. Somerset Community Foundation is an equal-opportunities and living wage employer.

The role

You will bring energy and enthusiasm to the team, ensuring financial functions are carried out efficiently, effectively, accurately and in a timely way to enable the Foundation to focus on achieving its charitable mission.

The focus of the role will be on managing and improving financial processes, ensuring that the Senior Leadership Team have up-to-date and accurate records for reporting to the Board, supporting the grants team with accurate fund reports and preparing the accounts for audit each year.  You will work closely with the whole team of staff and volunteers, but you will work most closely with the Finance Administrator and will be line managed by the Operations Director.

You will be provided with training on the Foundation’s IT and finance systems. In addition, to help you understand the value of the Foundation, you may occasionally visit projects we have funded.

The successful applicant will always be expected to observe the Foundation’s values and policies and to actively engage with continuous professional development.

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge and Experience (essential unless otherwise noted):

• Ideally at least five years’ experience in a similar role
• Minimum of AAT Level 4, preferably ACA/ACCA or equivalent
• Experience of accounting software, especially Sage
• Experience of working with databases and Microsoft Office, including Office 365 (desirable)
• Knowledge of charity finance

Personal qualities and attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work under own initiative but also able to request support when necessary
• Confident managing a busy and varied workload and able to prioritise effectively
• Good problem-solving competencies
• Understanding of the role of local charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises, and the people they help

*Please note that our office is in a rural location and that access to a car and a clean UK driving licence are required.

Key Areas of Responsibility (including but not limited to):

• Ensure donations are properly recorded on our CRM and in Sage
• Monitor & check that supplier invoices and employee expenses are allocated to correct funds
• Reconcile bank accounts monthly
• Preparing monthly management reports, noting significant variances with forecasts
• Monitor outstanding debtors, and with line manager approval, chase overdue debtors
• Monitor and report on cash flow
• Oversee the BACS payments process bi-monthly and as needed
• Monitor monthly loan repayments in support of managing our investment portfolio
• Prepare fund balances as and when required by the programmes team to support grant-making and reporting to funder holders
• Prepare the monthly investment management report
• Work with members of the Senior Leadership Team to create Board reports, and attend meetings as requested
• Prepare statutory accounts, working with the Operations Director and CEO to ensure income and costs are allocated accurately across SORP categories
• Support the Senior Leadership Team in the preparation of the annual budget and cash flow forecast
• Attend SCF events as requested, including very occassional evenings
• Any other reasonable duties as requested