Job Title: Educational Programmes Officer

Reports to: Head of Educational Programmes

Contract: Permanent

Salary: up to £26,500 (depending on skills, qualifications and experience)

Hours of work: Generally 37.5 hours per week, but occasional extra hours required (see below). The pattern of hours may vary according to operational needs but generally work will be carried out between the hours of 9.00-18.00. 

Location:The CASE Europe office is located in London.  Many events are London based but some conferences are held elsewhere in the UK and continental Europe.  Overseas travel will be required.

Holiday: 20 days per annum, plus statutory holidays. The CASE Europe office is closed between Christmas and New Year, which is not included in your annual holiday entitlement.

Position Purpose

To be responsible for the effective planning, management and delivery of our events, working with the Educational Programme team.

The Organisation

CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education) is the premier membership organisation for advancement professionals within education.

We define the advancement professions as a community of practice which includes alumni relations, fundraising, marketing, communications and related fields in external relations.

CASE is a global education not-for-profit association that advances education to transform lives and society. Advancing education in over 3,600 member institutions, CASE has more than 80,000 individual members in over 80 countries.

Broad and growing communities of professional practice gather under the global CASE umbrella. Currently these include alumni relations, development services, digital, communications, fundraising, government relations, marketing and web. These professionals are at all stages of their career and may be working in universities, schools, colleges, the arts and cultural sector or other not-for-profits. CASE membership also includes many corporate partners. CASE uses the intellectual capital and professional talents of an extensive network of volunteers to advance its work.

With headquarters in Washington, DC, CASE has had a London office since 1994 serving the UK and the rest of Europe, an office in Singapore since 2007 serving Asia-Pacific, and an office in Mexico City since 2009 serving Latin America. CASE Europe is a registered charity in England.

The staff of the London office work with members based both in the UK and across continental Europe. CASE Europe’s annual programme includes producing over 25 annual programmes, including one day, multi-day and residential conferences for training and networking.

Objectives

• Plan, manage and deliver a high calibre educational programme for members and non-members producing significant learning opportunities for all level of advancement professionals.
• Personally plan, manage and deliver a portfolio of educational programmes events per annum with key input to the CASE Europe Annual Conference, demonstrating exceptional event management and logistical skills.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with CASE Europe’s volunteer network, demonstrating exceptional volunteer stewardship, in the delivery of the educational programmes.
• Actively contribute to the development of each event and/or programme, as measured by formal and informal feedback in order to advance the development of CASE Europe’s educational programmes portfolio.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning, management and delivery of a number of CASE Europe programming each year from inception (catering, booking venue space and responding to the practical needs of speakers and delegates) to conception (on the day management; set up of the venue, catering, AV, delegate materials, and registration) and follow up evaluation analysis;
• On the day delivery of events and programmes as needed;
• Creating and monitoring budgets for assigned events;
• Coordinate planning committee meetings, take minutes, circulate and liaise with committee members accordingly;
• Work with relevant programme chair and senior CASE Europe staff in drafting events programmes;
• Work closely with third party suppliers;
• Learn and use the organisational database and customer management systems;
• Assist programme chairs with recruitment of programme volunteers and effectively steward them;
• Assist in a collegial way with all CASE Europe departments and internationally with global colleagues across CASE;
• Support communications and marketing of events, including email promotions and updating the website;
• Maintain a broad awareness of trends in the wider events sector as well as the education sector by developing and maintaining an active network of sector peers;
• Support the administrative processes of the Educational Programmes team
• Any other duties as assigned by the Head of Educational Programmes

Person Specification

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• Educated to degree level with strong organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines;  
• Demonstrable experience in events/conference management, learning and development or related field;
• Experience managing volunteers;
• Experience programming content;
• Experience of the principles of good customer care and relationship building;
• High comfort level with IT systems and multi-media at off site venues;
• An ability and willingness to undertake, and deal effectively, efficiently and appropriately with administrative responsibilities;
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Database Management; 
• Exceptional inter-personal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels: senior staff, members and volunteers from the sector and external organisations
• Good written communications;
• Well-developed organisation skills with a keen eye for detail;
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills with ability to manage multiple projects;
• Negotiation skills: particularly with venues and contractors;
• Analytical and logical nature, with ability to work in highly organised manner;
• Ability to take a task from the start to completion working on initiative and without supervision;
• Confident financial skills for budgeting;
• Able to multi-task and balance a busy workload, managing several projects simultaneously;
• A self-starter with a strong desire to learn.

Desirable Skills:

• Events marketing and promotions experience;
• Previous experience in an association context;
• Ability to work autonomously, show initiative and be creative;
• Ability to understand and work with people of a variety of different cultures;
• Demonstrate presence and social skills needed to represent CASE, work with senior executives and interact with academics and administrators;
• Preferably a second language;
• Empathy with the culture of education
• Previous experience of organising events internationally.

Attitudes:

• Demonstrable interest in education and for the mission of CASE;
• Strong commercial, market-led approach;
• Friendly but robust manner;
• Ability to work well as part of a small team and on own initiative;
• Readiness to work unsocial hours on occasion (e.g. evenings and over weekends at conferences);
• Confident personality.

Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) is looking to recruit a Senior Programme Officer (SPO) to support the MENA team.

Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) is a public body sponsored by the UK Government responsible for supporting the establishment of effective multi-party democracy in developing countries.

WFD has been active in the MENA region since 2006 and has a strong track record in both North MENA and Middle East. In the Levant

Senior Programme Officer (SPO) MENA- London

Reporting to the Regional Director MENA, SPO’s work under the guidance of the Senior Programme Manager MENA to support the delivery of WFD’s programmes in the region. They play an important and vital role within the team, providing efficient coordination, administrative and financial support, ensuring the implementation of projects and programmes meet the highest standards.

Senior Programme Officers are expected to perform a variety of tasks and work in all phases of a project, from its early stages to completion, undertake and prepare programme documents, draft narratives and develop activity-based budgets to contribute to the preparation of new bids. SPO’s will also support the field management team.

The core skills and experience we are looking for are;

• Highly organised and efficient with strong attention to detail
• Educated to degree level with at least two years’ work experience in a similar position
• A track record of developing activity-based budgets, tracking expenditure and applying value for money principles
• Good knowledge of project/programme management systems including monitoring and evaluation tools
• Experience of financial administration and management skills
• Knowledge and/or experience of working on programmes in/relating to the MENA region.

This is a UK based role; candidates must have eligibility to work in the UK.  

 

WFD offers;

• Civil Service pension- defined benefit: Generous employer contribution up to 27.9%
• 25 days paid annual leave and 8 public holidays
• Good work life balance - flexible working hours, ability to work from home/remotely.
• Friendly, supportive and engaging environment (working with people who are passionate about positive change and strengthening democracy around the world).
• Learning and Development – opportunities to benefit from WFD’s learning events on UK and international political systems plus relevant professional development opportunities.

For more information about the position, please download the Job Description, by clicking on the job title below;

1. SPO MENA

Closing Date: 23.55 (GMT) 31st October 2019.

The RBF is the rail staff charity. Over its 160+ year history the charity has provided financial and welfare support to rail workers and their families at times of hardship. 

The RBF like the railway has developed and changed to meet the demands and challenges of modern day life. Where once it provided orphanages it now provides assistance to  staff who are in debt, experience domestic violence, have children or struggle with caring responsibiities. Our aim is to be their for rail staff throughout their careers and beyond.

We are seeking a dynamic and inspiring leader who can develop and promote our new and existing services at a time of rapid change and a challenging external environment, maximising the  the opportunities these provide in terms of reach, fundraising, and support. 

We are seeking an experienced individual with the skills, aptitude and personality to drive the RBF forward and to meet our ambitious service and fundraising plans.

If this is you - Get On Board!

To apply please forward your CV and a covering letter on how you meet the profile and skills required for this role.

Interviews will take place in Crewe in the week commencing the 4th November.

This is a really exciting opportunity for a dynamic and entrepreneurial individual who shares our values and passion for cycling to join Life Cycle as our new CEO, helping to lead us forward and shape our future ambitions as we enter a new era.

There has never been a better time to join Life Cycle. Cycling offers a low carbon, affordble, healthy and sustainable form of travel fit for the 21st Century.  But there are barriers that prevent people from making local journeys by bike.  Life Cycle specialises in running sucessful schemes that engage, encourage and enable people to give cycling a go and make it part of their lives. 

As our new CEO, you will lead an experienced and dedicated team to build on our sucesses to date, develop new projects and win new tenders in order to have an even greater impact... transforming more lives and the environment through cycling.

Based at our head office in Bristol, you’ll provide clear leadership to the charity, ensuring financial security and sustainability. You’ll be responsible for co-creation of Life Cycle’s strategic plan along with staff, trustees and volunteers and for overseeing its effective delivery. In addition, you will have outstanding interpersonal skills and will take an empowering approach to leadership, supporting staff and volunteers to achieve their goals and contribute to Life Cycle’s ongoing development. You will be responsible for overall management and governance of Life Cycle, ensuring compliance with legislation and Life Cycle internal policies.  You’ll act as ambassador for the charity and champion cycling as everyday transport.

Our employees, freelance staff, volunteers and trustees are incredibly passionate about Life Cycle’s work and leading the Life Cycle UK team will be an exciting, challenging and rewarding experience.

Administration & Finance Manager

Permanent contract

22.5 hours per week - working pattern to be agreed

£22,929 per annum pro rata (£14,740 per annum actual for 22.5 hours per week)

Location: The Children's Society Include Service, Wessex Business Park, Wessex Way, Colden Common, Hampshire, SO21 1WP.

Are you looking to join a team that makes a real and lasting difference to the challenges that young people face? Are you passionate about providing great support to a friendly team to help everyone achieve their best? Do you have top-notch organisation skills, some financial know-how and an eye for efficiency?

If so, this role could be for you - We are looking for an enthusiastic Admin & Finance Manager to support the delivery of our national Young Carers work.

Key elements of this role will be:

-To achieve effective use of resources by engaging in budget planning, monitoring of expenditure, and oversight of all financial aspects of the service including petty cash, invoicing and financial reports to funders.

-To provide suitable systems for office management and health & safety, which establish and maintain a productive, inclusive and safe working environment that support all members to carry out their roles effectively.

-To provide a range of administrative services within the service and, where necessary across the region, including minute taking, event planning and logistics.

This role will be responsible for administrative and financial aspects of the service and will report directly to the Area Manager and National Young Carers Lead to deliver robust oversight of the service finances and ensure a strong interface with The Children's Society's organisational systems.

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

-Strong IT skills and a high standard of numeracy and literacy

-The ability to analyse, report and manage financial information as well as perform day to day financial tasks e.g. Invoicing.

-Experience in the management and delivery of a diverse range of administrative tasks, some event planning experience would be beneficial.

-Strong communication skills with clients, staff and other professionals

-Significant experience in a similar role or relevant qualifications to 'A' Level/ NVQ 3 standard

The Children's Society's Include Service has a twenty year track record of supporting children and young people who care for parents, siblings or others who suffer from chronic illness or disability: young carers. Our continual campaigning and influencing work reaches across the whole of England as we promote best practice and work in partnership with external strategic stakeholders to support young carers and their families and deliver multi-agency, whole family approaches. Our work focuses on the complex and high risk needs identified for young carers who exhibit multiple vulnerabilities and factors of Hidden Harm and those who are particularly hard to reach.

The Children's Society is committed to Safer Recruitment and as such a range of pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with recommendations made by the Bichard Enquiry, and current best practice.

Candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be asked to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview.

Closing date for applications is 23:59 on 10th November 2019

Interviews will be held on Monday 18th November 2019.

Cambridgeshire Hearing Help is looking for a new Chief Executive Officer
We are looking for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead our charity through its next exciting phase of development. Founded in 1979, we have grown from strength to strength. We have a dedicated and passionate team of six Trustees, six part-time staff, and 120+ volunteers who support approximately 6,500 individuals with hearing loss per year, most of whom are aged 80+.

Applicants must have a passionate commitment towards improving the lives of people with hearing loss and a proven track record in financial management and delivering results at senior management level.

Type of contract: Permanent contract
Location: 153 St Neots Road, Hardwick, Cambridge, CB23 7QJ
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, which can be worked flexibly. We anticipate these hours increasing in line with potential future expansion/growth.
Salary: £27,000 per annum (£35,000 pro rata)
Employer pension contribution: 7% of salary
Annual leave entitlement: 25 days pro rata, increasing by 1 day per year after two years of service, to a maximum of 30 days pro rata

Deadline for applications: Midnight on Wednesday 6th November

Interview date: Friday 29th November

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the leading medical authority on Mental Health in the United Kingdom. We are the professional and educational organisation for doctors specialising in psychiatry and play a central role in promoting the highest standards of psychiatric care and training in the United Kingdom.

We are looking for a new team member to join the South West Division’s office.

South West Division Administrator
£23,102 per annum
35 hours per week
Permanent contract
Location: Blagdon, North Somerset

As a key member of a small team with a varied role, you will be supporting both the South West Division Mental Health Act training courses and the Divisional Regional Advisors.  Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to balance various tasks while focusing on detail should be second nature.  IT literacy and proven experience of efficiently managing events are essential, as is an excellent telephone manner.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists can give you the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, whilst providing a good learning environment. If you are a highly committed and self-motivated person, this is the opportunity for you.  We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.

Closing date for applications: 25 October 2019  
Interview date: 7 November 2019

The College is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Charity registration. no. SC038369
We welcome applications from all sections of the Community

NO AGENCIES OR PUBLICATIONS PLEASE

About Collective Voice

Collective Voice is the national alliance of drug and alcohol treatment charities. We believe that anyone in England with a substance use problem should be able to access effective, evidence-based and person-centred support. We know that treatment and wider support has a transformative power for people with drug or alcohol issues, their families and communities – and that the voluntary sector is the cornerstone of that support.

Drawing on the strengths of our members, we:

1. Tirelessly advocate for the needs of people who use drugs and alcohol by influencing partners in central and local government, the media, and allied organisations.
2. Coordinate and lead campaigns, alliances, projects and events within our sector and with wider partners.
3. Promote the value brought by the voluntary sector to treatment and wider support.

Nature of the role

Collective Voice was established in 2015. It is a young organisation with currently just two roles – the Director and the Policy and campaigns officer – and is developing and consolidating some its key functions. The role-holder would have the chance to work closely with the Director across the entire organisation at an exciting time in our development. This represents, therefore, a significant opportunity for professional development.

Key responsibilities

1.Advocating for change

• Developing relationships with relevant stakeholders in national government, policy and advocacy charities and beyond
• Researching and drafting policy papers and submissions to government
• Leading on social media by developing and implementing a new strategy

2. Contributing to campaigns, alliances, projects and events within our sector and with wider partners

• Organising and supporting one-off and regular quarterly meetings with CV partners
• Coordinating member organisations to canvas opinion, gather good practice and organise policy positions
• Conducting regular calls and informal meetings to gather intelligence and evidence from the field on important new trends and challenges

3. Developing Collective Voice

• Supporting the Director’s activity by preparing and proof-reading papers and presentations and deputising at meetings
• Organising board meetings o Providing general administrative support
• Being a proud ambassador for the organisation and the wider sector at all times

4. Developing self

• Proactively seeking and pursuing formal and informal learning opportunities
• Actively participating in line-management and appraisal processes with Director

To Apply

Please submit an up-to-date CV (max. four sides) along with a cover letter (max. two sides) outlining why you’d like the job and how you meet the Person Specification

If you have not heard from us by 1 November, please assume you have not been shortlisted. Apologies but we are unable to offer feedback to applicants not shortlisted for interview.

Collective Voice is committed to equality of access and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The Limehouse Project is seeking an experienced fundraiser committed to the organisation ethos to reduce poverty and raise aspiration of the local deprived community. The Fundraiser will help us in our ambitions to raise vital funds for growth and sustainability and should be quick to understand Limehouse Project service needs with sufficient experience to hit the ground running. You will have a proven track record in fundraising from major trusts and foundations, local and central government institutions, Corporate sector and high net worth individuals. This is a newly created post and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a small, dynamic team, where their work can have a real impact. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director and play a key role in the development and implementation of Limehouse Project’s fundraising strategy in order to secure funding for its range of services and organisational core costs.

Role Description

Specific Tasks

• To identify and secure new sources of income from major trusts, foundations, institutions and government bodies. Work with the project teams to develop written persuasive communications.
• To network in order to develop and cultivate new opportunities for fundraising.
• To carry out any other reasonable duties as required within a small working team.
• To build on relationships with existing and new trust supporters, writing letters, reports to meet deadlines and submitting further applications for funding.
• To manage and lead the identification of, and approaches to trusts and foundations that have not previously supported the work of Limehouse Project, building on an annual calendar of key prospects.
• Develop core generic trust proposals for each programme that requires funding.
• Write tailored applications, addressing grant-making priorities or requirements as specified by individual trusts and foundations.
• Identify and submit applications for prizes and awards that will raise the profile of Limehouse Project and secure funding.

Corporate

• Develop and manage partnerships with corporate sector organisations, suggesting a number of ways to build on these relationships
• To secure new high level corporate donors and be responsible for the account management..
• Identify and approach corporate prospects, securing financial contributions and the support of employees.
• Manage the relationship with payroll giving agencies and other organisations in order to increase the number of regular givers who support the work of Limehouse Project.

General Fundraising

• Contribute new ideas for fundraising and identify suitable funding initiatives, calls for proposals etc.
• Objectively review the success and achievements against agreed targets, identifying strengths, weaknesses and areas for development.
• Maintain organised hard and soft files of all fundraising information.
• Participate in the day to day work of the organisation – such as reporting, attending team and Board meetings as required, and taking a flexible approach to general administrative and support tasks.
• Represent the work of Limehouse Project at events to members of the public and supporters, where necessary delivering presentations
• Participate in staff appraisals and appropriate training for the role

Communications

• Contribute to the production of the Annual Report.
• Ensure the website fundraising and communications information is up to date.
• Collate case studies, photographs and information from the field.

Person Specification

Essential skills & experience

• Excellent proven track record of fundraising from major charitable trusts, foundations, institutions, high net worth individuals and corporate. We will require evidence of your successful fundraising over the last 3 years and the role you played in that fundraising.

• Strong research skills with the initiative to identify and build relationships with potential donors.

• Self-motivated with ability to inspire, engage and encourage charitable trusts and corporate to support the work of Limehouse Project.

• Excellent organisational, written and spoken skills including proposal writing, report writing and presentations and demonstrate confidence at face to face meetings.

Desirable skills & experience

• A good knowledge of the charity sector.

• An understanding of current funding priorities of local and central government departments, trusts and other funders..

• Knowledge of large-scale funding agencies

Working knowledge and understanding of the needs of local BMER Communities  

Great opportunity for an empathetic and experienced person to join the Wellbeing team of a supportive and friendly charity near Portobello Road in Kensington. You will encourage and support people with mental health needs or disabilities to improve their wellbeing through volunteering, skills development and social activities.

The role involves:

• One-to-one support work
• Maintaining accurate records, data entry and analysis
• Communicating with other charities and organisations to find supportive volunteering placements
• Planning and delivering community volunteering taster days
• Helping to recruit, train and supervise volunteer mentor/buddies for people who need additional support to volunteer

You will:

• Have experience of working in a mental health and/or learning or physical disability service
• Have effective administration, case management and IT skills, with the ability to set and meet deadlines 
• Experience of using Excel and database systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including report writing and basic data analysis
• Commitment to the values of the Volunteer Centre Kensington and Chelsea and of our Wellbeing Programme.

You will be working four days (28 hours) per week, under the supervision of the Head of Wellbeing.

For further information please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date: Please note that we may close early if we find a suitable candidate. 

Unfortunately, due to time constraints, we will only be able to reply to applicants that we are calling to interview.

A small but growing International NGO with offices in central Bristol is seeking a Finance & Administration Manager for a newly created role.

The role will involve setting-up a range of financial systems and processes and bringing in-house the previously outsourced finance function. This role represents a chance for somebody to really make a difference in a growing organisation, and to make the role their own. The role will involve occasional overseas travel and will involve all areas of financial control, reporting, budgeting, legal & compliance, HR and administration for the charity. Reporting to the CEO, this is a stand-alone role, although the successful applicant will be required to manage outsourced relationships.

Typical duties:

-Financial management including production of year-end accounts, management accounts, budgets and variances, treasury management, payroll, tax.

-Accurate compliance and reporting to external funders and donors (eg contracts for services and institutional donors such as DIFID)

-Management of the charity’s legal and compliance requirements

-HR duties covering contract, insurance, recruitment and management of outsourced providers.

Requirements:

-Part or fully-qualified AAT, ACCA, CIMA or ACA

-Experience in a comparable role in a start-up or SME sized charity or business

-Demonstrable experience in implementing systems and processes in small organisations

-Strong experience in an all-round Finance Manager role covering year-end accounts, management accounts, budgets and VAT / tax

-An interest in the international development sector

Interviews: Likely to take place during week of 14th October.

Please send your CV for immediate consideration.

A Government Body in Southwark is looking for a HR Service Centre Administrator for a 3 months contract.

Your new company
A well-established Government Body in Southwark is looking for a HR Service Centre Administrator to join their team for a 3 months contract. This is a full-time role, 37 hours a week and is paying £15.60 per hour via PAYE or £17.33 per hour via Umbrella Company.

Your new role
You will be dealing with generic HR administrative duties, this includes processing expenses and answering payroll queries. As HR Service Centre Administrator, you will be confident in prioritising work in accordance to the payroll deadline. Additionally, you will be processing leavers, retirement, resignation, change of occupational group, dismissals. Numerical skills will be your strong point, as you will need to work out the annual leave entitlement on a pro-rata basis. You will also process all childcare allowance, maternity/paternity leave and adoption support leave on the system.

As an individual, you will have excellent organisation and communication skills, both written and spoken.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed, you must have previous experience of working as an HR Administrator where you have demonstrated ability to use IT systems (Word, Excel and Outlook). Furthermore, you will be confident in liaising effectively and appropriately with staff at all levels and provide excellent customer care, but also be eager to learn the internal system.

What you'll get in return
This will be a fantastic opportunity for you, if you want to work in a fast-pace team within a high performing organisation. You will be provided constant support to foster your development and guided by like-minded professionals.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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The Legal Education Foundation is a grant-making charity which helps people understand and use the law to improve their lives and to build a fairer society.  The post of Grants Officer is an important new role, as the Foundation builds its grants team in preparation for launching a new 5-year strategy for 2020 onwards. It helps to create the capacity for developing stronger relationships with our grantees, which will enable us to better support them and to learn more from what we fund. We are looking for someone with knowledge of the UK voluntary sector and experience in either making or managing grants.

Title: Grants Officer

Accountable to: Director of Grants

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per year for 35 hours per week, depending on experience, plus pension and health insurance

Location: Central London, currently 1 Paper Buildings, Inner Temple, London, EC4Y 7EU

We will consider applications for part-time, job-share and/or flexible working.

The post-holder would need to be based in the London office for at least 2 days per week but would also regularly spend time at the Foundation’s office in Shalford, near Guildford (with travel expenses to Shalford met by the Foundation).

The Legal Education Foundation

The Legal Education Foundation works to help people better understand and use the law. We believe that the law plays an essential role in supporting civil society, economic development and democracy. Our vision is of a society where everyone understands the role and value of the law and has the capability and opportunity to use it to ensure their rights and to fulfil the obligations that accompany these rights.

Last year, the Foundation distributed just over £5million through making grants and commissioning work via a range of mostly charitable organisations. We also use our expertise to influence others – for example, on the government’s use of personal data; the impact of unresolved legal problems on mental and physical health; and strengthening the evidence about effective access to justice. We are best known for the Just First Fellowship programme, which is helping to create a new generation of highly-skilled social justice lawyers. Launched in 2014, the scheme has already created over 80 trainee lawyer posts nationwide, at leading legal organisations providing vital support to people facing problems with debt, employment, immigration status, welfare benefits, and housing.

Grants Officer

This is an important new role, as the Foundation builds its grants team as part of preparing to launch a new 5-year strategy for 2020 onwards. It helps to create the capacity for developing stronger relationships with our grantees, which will enable us to better support them and to learn more from what we fund. There are opportunities to shape the job by leading on areas of particular interest within the grants portfolio.

The Grants Officer will report to the Director of Grants, and will work closely with colleagues in administration, finance, policy and research, as well as the Chief Executive.

Main responsibilities

• Provide advice to organisations about potential grant applications to support a pipeline of quality applications that address the Foundation’s strategy.
• Assess applications for grants including reading written material, reviewing accounts and budgets, and making phonecalls and/or visits.

• Make recommendations to the Grants Committee on the strength of applications including organisations’ capacity to deliver, the balance across the grants portfolio, and alignment with the Foundation’s strategy.
• Manage a caseload of grants including building relationships of trust with grantees, reading progress reports, responding in a timely and sensitive manner to grants management issues, and making regular proactive contact as part of agreed monitoring mechanisms.
• Work closely with colleagues, including in research and policy, to support grants assessment and management across the team.
• Work with the Director of Grants to draw out learning from the grants, and to share this with colleagues.
• Identify where grantees – or groups of grantees – need additional help and work with colleagues to develop appropriate support.
• Create opportunities for connections between grantees including convening meetings on shared issues.
• Work with the Administration team to support the smooth-running of the grants application and monitoring processes.
• Use Salesforce to record key interactions with applicants and grantees.
• Attend meetings of the Grants Committee.
• Keep up to date with changes and developments in the external environment and to work with colleagues to reflect this in strategy and practice.

·Carry out such tasks as the Chief Executive or Director of Grants may from time to time deem necessary for the effective and efficient functioning of the Foundation.

Person Specification

Essential

• Commitment to the aims and values of The Legal Education Foundation.
• Experience of either applying for or making grants.
• Experience of managing grants (either as grant holder or a grant maker).
• Experience of building and managing relationships with external stakeholders.
• Experience of learning from grants or projects.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact sensitively with people of all backgrounds.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task, plan ahead and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and experience of using a database.

Desirable

• Experience of assessing grant applications, either as a staff or committee member.
• Experience of working or volunteering in the voluntary sector outside grant-making.
• Understanding of the legal advice sector in the UK.
• Experience of organising learning events.

Please limit CVs to no more than 3 pages and your supporting statement to no more than 1,500 words. The statement should outline why you are interested in this position and address how you meet the areas of the person specification set out above. Please draw on specific examples.

The deadline for applications is 12 pm on Monday 4 November 2019 and those shortlisted will be informed no later than Friday 8 November.

Interviews will take place at The Legal Education Foundation’s London office on Friday 15 November – please keep this date free in case you are called to interview. The process will involve an interview with a panel of TLEF staff, and a practical exercise. This process will take up to two hours.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Summary

This new post of Church Buildings Officer has been developed out of a previous partnership between Historic England and the Diocese of Southwark, which together initiated the post of Historic Churches Support Officer which came to an end earlier this year. The new post, wholly funded by the Diocese of Southwark, has been shaped to respond to the feedback received and the needs of the Diocesan Advisory Committee.

Background

Main Responsibilities

• Processing casework of the DAC (Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches), overseen by the DAC Secretarty.
• Promoting the use and development of church buildings to resource and further the Church's mission, within the context of "Southwark Vision"
• Advising parishes on fundraising for their church buildings
• Offering help and support to parishes in developing strategic approaches to repairs and maintance of their churches.
• Encouraging and advising parishes on making changes to their church buildings and how they are used, to reduce energy use and carbon emissions, within the context of Southwark Diocese becoming an Eco Diocese.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will combine their background knowledge and experience with a proactive and pragmatic approach to casework and advice, and will have enthusiasm for church buildings and the potential they offer in contributing to "Southwark Vision", whilst understanding the challenges that people looking after and using these buildings may face.

It will be essential to have:

• A relevant degree, equivalent qualifications or relevant experience
• An understanding of what is required for long term and ongoing maintenance of historic buildings/churches
• The ability to devise a plan for addressing the repair / maintenance priorities identified by condition surveys
• An understanding of and interest in issues facing building owners/volunteers and others in relation to Climate Change and other threats/challenges to historic buildings
• Experience of preparing reports and assessments
• Demonstrable ability in problem solving, decision-making, project management, and attention to detail
• Experience of handling casework / administrative procedures
• Knowledge of historic buildings legislation (Listed Building Consents, Conservation Areas) and the planning process generally
• Experience of interpreting technical drawings/plans
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiating and written communication skills
• Ability to work within and influence an organisation
• Understanding of developing community / complementary uses for historic buildings
• Awareness of sources of grant-funding for churches / historic buildings
• Ability to present/deliver training at training events
• Good IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office