The University of Strathclyde seeks to appoint a maternity cover Development Officer (Scholarships) to work within the Alumni and Development team. This is a 12-month contract where you will be responsible for an exciting programme of major gift fundraising and donor engagement for University scholarships.

Strathclyde is a socially progressive university and has a strategic vision to widen access to university for talented students from all backgrounds. If you are passionate about helping students, then you could have the opportunity to support this vision by delivering an ambitious fundraising strategy to increase the number of scholarships available to low income students.

You will deliver a new programme of face-to-face fundraising and events to develop relationships with successful alumni, corporate partners and funding organisations. Working across the University, you will work with leading academic staff, gifted students and valued existing partners. You will have the opportunity to support the University’s scholarship fundraising strategy and build on existing success in this area.

The successful candidate will have fundraising experience (ideally in the Higher Education sector) and will be looking to take the next step in their career as a fundraising professional.

Regular Giving Officer

Vacancy ID: 1723
Location: Leicester
Department: External Relations
Vacancy terms: Full-time and Permanent
Salary details: Grade 6 - £28,331 to £32,817 per annum
Hours per week: 37.5

About the role

As we approach our Centenary, the University is looking to recruit a Regular Giving Officer to develop our existing activity into a comprehensive and sophisticated regular giving programme.

Since 2004, our regular giving appeals have raised over £1.75m, which has supported our students, researchers and campus environment. You will have responsibility for analysing our fundraising data and using this to create multi-channelled direct mail, digital, and telephone campaigns. Working closely with our supporter engagement team, you will ensure exceptional stewardship that promotes the highest quality donor care and engage the whole University community to raise awareness of the impact of philanthropy at the University.

This role presents an exciting opportunity for you to develop your career in fundraising. Experience of working within fundraising is desirable, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and an eye for detail, analysis and digging into the numbers. You will also have the opportunity to develop your leadership and management skills as you will recruit, train, manage and inspire our student telephone fundraising team.

About you

To be successful in the role, you will ideally have experience of fundraising or a similar role, such as alumni relations or marketing, ideally within a higher education environment or broad vocational experience, acquired through a combination of job related vocational training and considerable on-the-job experience, demonstrating development through involvement in a series of progressively more demanding relevant work/roles.

You will have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, with good working knowledge on Microsoft Office applications and the ability to manipulate data and problem solve.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Additional information

Informal enquiries regarding this opportunity are welcome and should be made to Jonathan Angell, Head of Development Services.

We anticipate that interviews will take place during week commencing 10 February 2020.

Leicester is a leading University committed to international excellence, world-changing research and high quality, inspirational teaching. The University is ranked within the top 25 UK Universities in all international league tables and we are strongly committed to inclusivity, promoting equality and celebrating diversity among our staff. Located in the heart of the UK, you will have the opportunity to progress your career in a supportive and varied environment that values hard work and recognises individual achievement.

In return for your hard work, we offer a working environment that is committed to inclusivity, through promoting equality and valuing diversity. We offer a competitive salary package with excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance. Located close to Leicester city centre, our award winning campus benefits from a wide range of cafes, a fully equipped sports centre and nursery facilities. Further information regarding our extensive range of staff benefits is available on our website.

Advert closes midnight on: 31 Jan 2020

International Medical Corps UK provides emergency relief to those struck by disaster no matter where they are, no matter what the conditions, working with them to recover, rebuild and gain the skills and tools required for self-reliance.

International Medical Corps and International Medical Corps United Kingdom with headquarters in the United States and the United Kingdom respectively, work collaborate to maximise resources for the delivery of appropriate relief and development activities.

Background

This role will be part of UK corporate HR and global Talent Acquisition function. This role is permanent after 6 months’ probation period.

Job Purpose

• At least 60% time of this role will be to recruit (full circle recruitment) for assigned International roles based in our country missions overseas and to support emergency surge as required

• 40% or less to provide general day to day HR administrative support in the UK office and support implementation and maintenance of global HRIS

Main Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. The tasks listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

RECRUITMENT

• Attract and source for applicants through resume banks and networking through associations, conferences, companies, alumni groups, social media, et al

• Screen candidates, interview with the hiring manager if applicable and ensure evidenced based hiring decisions

• Conduct and review reference and background checks reports

• Negotiate job offers/contracts

• Utilise applicant tracking system from requisition to hire

• Train, advice and support hiring managers on recruitment policies and processes

• Ensure that recruitment practices are compliant with recruitment policies, procedures and legal requirements

• Generate recruitment reports as required

PAYROLL AND BENEFIT ADMINSTRATION

• In close collaboration with Finance team, process monthly payroll for UK staff including those separating to include deductions, increments and payment for any other benefits

• Ensure that Finance and Epsilon (external payroll company) make accurate payments and deductions on monthly basis.

• Coordinate staff pension; childcare, cycle to work, annual season tickets and other benefits

• Benchmark benefits

PERFORMANCE MANAGMENT

• Coordinate performance appraisals and probation reviews

• Train and support managers with effective people management skills

HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEM (HRIS)

• Ensure all HR data on manual and computerised records is accurate and up to date and provide accurate and timely reports as and when required. Specifically, this includes:

• HR data in Cost point , TE, WeLearn 

• Reconcile TE Leave details and run end of year TE processes

• Personnel files are kept up to date and ready for audits -Produce HR reports leave, retention, turnovers, absence, et al

STAFF ENGAGEMENT, LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

• Support cultural changes in the organisation through a variety of different methods, including implementing action plans following Staff Survey and enabling a culture of Staff engagement and learning.

• Coordinate learning and development activities. This includes HR mandatory trainings.

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS

• Build effective working relationships with staff at all levels, providing advice and guidance on a range of HR policies and HR related issues to support

• understand and ensure effective communication of good HR practice

• Support discipline and grievance procedures including conducting investigations

• Reviews and track HR policies, procedures and disseminate them accordingly.

HR PROJECTS INCLUDING HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Participate in the implementation of specific HR projects, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisations

Code of Conduct

It is our shared responsibility and obligation to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Trafficking in Persons, Child Safeguarding and any suggested violation to our Code of Conduct, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment.  If you see, hear or are made aware of any suggested activities then you have an obligation to report

Candidates’ Specifications

This is a role in a fast-paced team and work environment, working in organisation within a complex setting. Therefore, to perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the essential requirements below:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR Associate CIPD – Essential

• Master’s Degree in HR Chartered CUPD – Desirable

Experience

• Proven experience of any HRIS

• A demonstrable record of success in previous roles

• Proven HR generalist experience including payroll, pension/benefit administration

• Experience in International Recruitment

• Proven HR generalist experience in Humanitarian sector

Competency

• A high level of personal integrity, who displays respect and empathy for others and is consistent, open and honest

• A creative and analytical thinking style, applying tenacity in the face of challenges

• A ‘can do’ outcome focused attitude and approach, resourceful and works to make things happen taking others along with them

• A sound understanding of the principles of good HR practice and knowledge of employment law

• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion

• An ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion and diplomacy

• Brilliant attention to details, organisation skills including the ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise your workload effectively

Other

• Flexible to work additional hours or weekends if required

• Willingness to be deployed on a business trip when required

Equal Opportunities

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

How to apply

Candidates who can demonstrate that they meet individual specifications and can prove that they have the right to work in the UK should send application via email or by post to Human Resources Department 2 Ground Floor, 161 Marsh Wall, London, E14 9SJ.

Application should include CV and cover letter stating how you meet each requirements and why you are interested in the role. Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we reserve to close this advert before the confirmed closing date when we are in receipt of sufficient application.

Closing date

5PM UK time on 30 January 2020. We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note:

In order to process job applications, International Medical Corps UK collects personal information submitted by applicants. By applying for this role, you are consenting to that processing. All personalinformation is processed in line with our privacy policy.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to become part of the growing fundraising team of this Russell Group university which has recently launched its ambitious Strategy 2030.

The postholder will play a pivotal role in increasing philanthropic support for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) of Queen Mary. They will be responsible for managing a portfolio of current and prospective major donors, building relationships and a programme for cultivation and stewardship of philanthropic support to Faculty priorities.

We are looking for an individual with fundraising experience, an interest in higher education and with the ability to learn and adapt to a fast-changing working environment of a growing team.

The Directorate of Development and Alumni Engagement (DDAE) seeks to connect with former students (alumni) of the University and its predecessor institutions and other potential supporters to identify and develop opportunities for increasing private gift income and other forms of giving such as alumni volunteering, in support of the strategic goals of the University.

The post is full-time and is funded for 18 months at first with possibility of becoming permanent. Starting salary will be in the range £38,084- 43,602 per annum inclusive of London Allowance. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly or reduced hours.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. Details about the Directorate can be found on the University's alumni website on

https://microsites.hays.co.uk/jobs/queen-mary-university/index.htm

The closing date for applications is 26 January. Interviews are expected to be held during w/c 3 February.

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Development Manager (Health) permanent position -Central London £46,489 - £52,833 + Benefits

The Organisation
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to become part of the growing fundraising team of this Russell Group University which has recently launched its new Strategy 2030. This is a career-changing opportunity for an individual to show leadership and, with support from the Head of Development, to build a major gift function for one of the most prestigious medical schools in the world.

You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of current and prospective major donors to the University's medical faculty, Queen Mary Barts & The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, which is one of the leading medical schools in the UK and one of the global leaders in research. The Development Manager (Health) will work closely with the Head of Development and the Vice Principal (Health) as well as academic and professional services colleagues in the School to identify and develop new opportunities for philanthropy building on a strong and attractive profile for donors which is for example already supported by £100M research funding in 2018-19. The Directorate of Development and Alumni Engagement (DDAE) seeks to connect with former students (alumni) of Queen Mary University of London and its predecessor institutions and other potential supporters to identify and develop opportunities for increasing private gift income and other forms of giving, such as alumni volunteering, in support of the strategic goals of the University.

The post holder will be responsible for managing a large international portfolio of current and prospective donors in support of Queen Mary Barts & The London, developing relationships, soliciting major gifts and stewarding donors effectively to encourage their lasting support. As faculty lead for development, they will provide functional leadership for the faculty in coordination with the Head of Development, provide annual planning for the faculty's fundraising activities and ensure delivery.
The main duties of the role will include:
* Working to a fundraising strategy for the faculty and co-created annual operational plans, manage an international portfolio of current and prospective major donors, cultivate relationships and solicit 5- to 7 figure gifts with bespoke proposals meeting annual income targets
* In coordination with the Head of Development, academic and professional services colleagues you will identify, co-create and develop new giving opportunities and lead in the development of powerful case for support statements for agreed priorities of the faculty
* Develop stewardship plans for donors to ensure they are kept informed of the progress and impact of their gift and to strengthen their relationship with Queen Mary Barts & The London
* Work with the Head of Development, the Regular Giving Manager and Prospect Research Manager to create a pipeline for prospective major donors progressing to the regular giving level
* Develop new networks, or build on existing ones, with colleagues holding similar roles at other UK universities to stay at the forefront of best practice in medical fundraising for the faculty
* Deputise for the Head of Development at internal and external meetings as required
* Act as liaison between the faculty and DDAE
* To line manage staff as appropriate
* Keep up to date with current best practice and trends in fundraising, particularly in higher Education/Medical or the Health sector

To be successful on application, it is expected that you will be able to demonstrate the below:
* At least five years of successfully developing and managing relationships with donors and prospective donors, or similar experience of managing clients and prospective clients in a relevant field
* Confident in liaising with a wide range of stakeholders including director-level as well as academics, clinicians and subject matter experts
* Graduate of the CASE Spring Institute in Educational Fundraising or similar fundraising qualification
* Ideally project management skills with experience of writing detailed project plans ensure delivery with a variety of stakeholders, compiling reports and have a passion for the health/medical research and education
* Strong presentation and writing skills with experience in communication and networking with senior stakeholders
* Ideally experience of the health/medical, higher education or the wider charity sectors
* Experience of developing tailored funding proposals and conducting face-to-face meetings with potential funders and alumni donors
* Experience of working to and achieving performance-based metrics, such as financial and activity targets
* Experience of managing a large portfolio of prospective donors, cultivating and soliciting gifts from scratch and developing appropriate stewardship plans for these donors
* Educated to degree level or equivalent
* Experience of working in an education, charity or business development environment
* Passion for fundraising and a commitment to Higher Education
* Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, and to undertake travel within the UK and occasional overseas travel, as demanded by the role

The post is full time and permanent. Salary will be in the range £47,325 - £52,833
per annum inclusive of London Allowance. Benefits include exceptional 30 days annual leave excluding public holidays, the USS pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.

If this role is of interest, please do see the link for more information and how to apply [https://microsites.hays.co.uk/jobs/queen-mary-university/index.htm]

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The Said Foundation's mission is to bring positive and lasting change to the lives of children, young people and the wider community since 1984, by providing them with opportunities to receive education and care. At the heart of the Said Foundation's activities is the provision of around 30 scholarships a year to postgraduate students from Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine. The programme aims to empower people through educational opportunities and to encourage the development of the Middle East.

We are delighted to be partnering with the foundation to recruit their newest Scholarships Programme Manager who will play a pivotal role in the oversight of the scholarship programme.

As the Scholarship Programme Manager, you will manage all stages of the annual cycle including recruitment and selection of scholars and engagement before and during their studies. You will maintain a strong alumni network along with managing and developing partnerships with both UK partner universities, Chevening, the British Council and the Said Business School. In this wide ranging role, you will offer deliver key support to all on boarding and existing scholars, conducting site visits and providing pastoral care and support when required. Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to travel to the Middle East twice a year to interview shortlisted candidates and conduct pre-departure visits.

To be considered for this position you will have demonstrated substantial experience in a similar role, assessing and managing scholarships. With excellent stakeholder engagement, you will be a strong communicator and have the ability to develop good working relationships along with good presentation and public speaking skills. You be a highly organised individual who is able to work proactively and act with initiative. Strong knowledge of working with the Levant region together with the ability to speak Arabic is desirable although not essential to this post.

If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest below and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now'.

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university

 LSE Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE)

Donations Due Diligence Officer

Salary from £30,570 - £35,108 with potential to increase to £37,717 pa inclusive of London allowance

Do you have experience of due diligence or are you enthusiastic about research within a fundraising environment? Are you interested in being part of the team scoping and planning approaches to due diligence research?

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning and research in the world, Founded in 1895, LSE counts 18 Nobel prize winners among its alumni and staff.

Join us as we enter an exciting period for philanthropy and global engagement. We have a dynamic and high-profile Director, Dame Minouche Shafik; a new strategy, LSE 2030, to provide direction for our engagement efforts; an ambitious campaign in the planning stages; and a growing, talented team.

We are looking for a Donations Due Diligence Officer who will produce due diligence reports on proposed funders to highlight potential areas of ethical and reputational risk, and for manging related decision-making processes as mandated by the School’s Procedures for the Ethical Review of Grants and Donations. This role is positioned within the Gift and Partnership Income Management Team that is responsible for the day-to-day operations and systems for due diligence, gift acceptance support, income processing and income reporting.

You will have experience of undertaking research on individuals, companies, foundations and organisations, preferably with a focus on ethical and reputational issues and will have the ability to communicate, synthesise, present and record information in an objective and clear manner. You will also have the ability to deal with a wide range of stakeholders, understanding their needs and motivations.

In return we offer an engaging and supportive working environment, an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Stephanie Allison, Head of Gift and Partnership Income Management

The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 30 January 2020 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 3 February 2020.

We are looking for a confident and self-motivated Development and Digital Assistant to join Arvon’s team. In this new role you will report to the Head of Development and work closely with colleagues in the Communications and Digital team. The Development and Digital Assistant will act as the first point of contact for those wishing to support Arvon, manage the individual membership scheme and assist in the implementation of Arvon’s digital strategy.

Location: The post-holder will be based at Arvon’s National Office, Free Word, Farringdon, London EC1R 3GA
Salary: Salary: £16,800 p.a. (equivalent to £21,000 for full-time role)
Hours: 30 hours per week (part-time, 4 days per week)
Closing date for applications: Monday 3 February 2020
Interview date: Tuesday 11 February 2020

For further details and advice on how to apply, please refer to Careers page on the Arvon website.

Fight for Peace (FFP) uses boxing and martial arts combined with education and personal development to realise the potential of young people living in communities affected by crime, violence and social exclusion. Founded in Rio de Janeiro in 2000 to work with young people involved in and affected by the drug trade, FFP opened a second Academy in Newham London in 2007 to help tackle the issue of youth involvement in gangs and violence. Having established FFP Academies in both Rio and London, FFP began expanding globally in 2011 and now has a presence in 25 countries via its Global Alumni Network of over 140 trained community based partner organisations.

Roles and Responsibilities

Working as part of the frontline team, and reporting directly to the Special Project Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing intensive youth work support to members of the Special Project. The Special Project is a year-long programme aimed at providing a transformative platform for a small group of young people identified as likely to commit violence. This tertiary level programme is delivered in-house three days per week and aims to provide participants with the necessary support to develop and progress into further education and access employment opportunities, while also improving social relationships and physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing.

The Special Project Youth Worker will be responsible for:

• Providing intensive mentoring support to three young people identified as being involved in illegal activity and high levels of gang involvement;
• Building collaborative relationships with key local youth services, enforcements and neighbourhood teams to support engagement of young people on the programme;
• Delivering 1-2-1 and group personal development sessions, and support members to integrate into FFP’s Open Access sport provision;
• Identifying and referring project beneficiaries to relevant support services;
• Assisting in the development of key partnerships with local organisations and youth service networks;
• Attending weekly team meetings and participating in professional development and training;
• Adhering to monitoring and evaluation requirements according to internal Upshot processes as requested, and assisting in the ongoing project evaluation;
• Working with a holistic approach - be an active and positive role model supporting the wider FFP team as and when needed;
• Any other duties within the competence of the post-holder which may be required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The successful candidate will have:

• Level 3 Youth Work qualification or equivalent;
• A good understanding of the issues surrounding youth involvement in offending, violent behaviour and gangs, a working knowledge of multi-cultural inner city areas and an ability to relate to young people of all backgrounds including gang members;
• Experience of delivering informal group development / life skills workshops to meet the needs of hard to reach and excluded young people;
• Experience of planning and designing personal development sessions including schemes of work and session plan build up;
• Experience of working at a comparable youth project or programme that included mentoring and motivating young people to ensure they engage in education and sports activities;
• Safeguarding trained and experience of applying safeguarding awareness to a youth work setting (essential). Desirable - trained as a Lead Safeguarding Officer;
• Experience of building and sustaining good working relations with target focused partnerships;
• The ability to work flexibly and demonstrate initiative in a demanding and pressurised environment;
• To understand and support the aims, objectives and values of FFP and reflect these in all aspects of work;
• Ability to build rapport and engage with a diverse range of people with ease;
• Good communication skills;
• Excellent IT skills;
• Right to work in the UK.

Duration: 1 year with the possibility to extend.

How to apply: Please email your CV and cover letter (no longer than two pages) addressing to the email below, putting ‘SPECIAL PROJECT’ as the subject title of your email.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Richard at Fight for Peace.   

Deadline: 9pm on Sunday 26 January 2020. Successful candidates will be asked to attend first round interviews on Thursday 30 January and second round interviews aimed for Monday 3 February 2020. Ideally, the successful candidate will be available to start Monday 10 February 2020.