Are you a confident organiser and communicator who would like to use your skills to promote peer support and the power of lived experience to make a difference to NHS services in Barnet, Enfield and Haringey? Do you have your own lived experience of mental health issues? Are you interested in using your lived experience to create better services?
We are looking for an enthusiastic project assistant to join The Enablement Partnership, an exciting project working alongside Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust delivering services by Inclusion Barnet, a leading lived experience charity, led by people with lived experience of disability and mental health issues.
You will be involved in delivering The Enablement Partnership, working with Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust in a partnership which embeds peer working within the practices of the Trust, in training, recruiting and supporting peer workers, developing staff with lived experience and ensuring that the theory and practice of Enablement is communicable and acted upon. You will support the project in co-designing and co-producing process change at a Trust level to create lasting change in the NHS. Day to day, you will be supported to deliver training packages, promote the programme, create case studies that demonstrate the impact of the work, and assist with administration, relationship management and reports.
You will be a natural at juggling multiple priorities and well organised as a strong member of a small team. You will be able to adjust your communication style to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, from NHS managers to staff on the ground, to peers and service users. You will have a strong understanding of the value of peer support and lived experience, and be able to advocate for it in delivering training and communications – reports, presentations, on and offline - with a range of stakeholders.
In return, you will become part of a friendly and supportive team, working within a focused but flexible culture, where diversity is valued and you can bring your whole self to work.
The contract is for a full time post for one year. The role is based in Colindale, with frequent travel within Barnet, Enfield and Haringey, but with some flexibility for homeworking days. The role is totally home based during lockdown.
To apply, please submit your CV and a full cover letter explaining how you would use your lived experience of mental health to inform your work, as well as detailing your organisational, comms and project assistant experience.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 21 hours per week (working pattern to be agreed)
Salary: £28,000 (pro-rata)
Location: Greenford UB6 (open to some home working)
Closing date: Friday 19th February 2021 9am
First Interviews: Friday 26th February / Monday 1st March
Second interviews: Friday 5th March
Age UK Ealing is a small independent charity providing a wide range of services and support to older people in the London Borough of Ealing.
The Marketing, Communications and Fundraising Manager has a vital role to play in planning and delivering communications to raise the profile of our work in the borough and to help generate the income needed to deliver it. We want to ensure that older people know we are here to help them and that the wider public can support our work.
Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Head of Fundraising, the post holder will design and deliver a marketing and communications strategy, including focusing on digital marketing, and will write, edit, co-ordinate and publish content across various channels, including our website, social media, print and online marketing materials.
This role will also include delivering the fundraising strategy, including building up donor relationships and corporate partnerships, applying to charitable trusts, supporting the growth of individual giving, and engaging with local groups fundraising on our behalf.
To Apply: Please submit your CV together with a Supporting Statement, no more than 2 sides of A4, explaining why you are suitable for this role. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Declaration Form and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Form.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This post is offered subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Age UK Ealing strives to be an Equal Opportunities employer.
Age UK Ealing is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of older people and all vulnerable groups within the London Borough of Ealing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- Do you have a proven track record in fundraising, development, and communications, and would you like to join an innovative, place-based partnership?
- Do you thrive on rolling your sleeves up and personally getting stuck in, as well as working collaboratively with partners, teams, and boards?
- Are you passionate, as we are, about addressing issues around poverty and inequality?
- If so, then you might be just the person we are looking for to lead our ambitious development and communications strategies for Islington Giving and Cripplegate Foundation.
About you
The new Director of Development and Communications, in addition to having a strong track record in fundraising from a range of donors and sources, will need to be consultative, with strong listening skills and respect for the opinions of others. They will need the confidence and expertise to advise and guide their small team, board, and governors. They will need to be able to relate to the big picture and vision, whilst also being able to consider the detail. We would be delighted to hear from you, especially if you:
- Have a strong track record in fundraising and development.
- Enjoy rolling your sleeves up and leading and implementing fundraising and development plans yourself, as well as guiding others.
- Are flexible, collaborative, and work very well as part of a committed team within a small organisation.
- Have experience of leading and managing.
- Are a strong communicator and relationship builder.
- Have a commitment to ensuring that Islington Giving and Cripplegate Foundation continue to flourish.
We value diversity, equality, and inclusivity. Applications are especially welcomed from underrepresented backgrounds, including but not limited to gender, race, age, sexual orientation, disability, and religion. Please let us know if you would like any additional support with this application, or the role.
Find more information in application pack or on Islington Giving webpage
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With drive, enthusiasm & flexibility you will fit in to our small, dynamic, friendly team raising funds to enhance patient care in the NHS hospitals & community services we support.
Your role will involve increasing the contributions of individuals, groups and local businesses by building relationships and exploring new fundraising opportunities from various sources. You will need good inter-personal and communication skills to inspire and motivate a wide range of range of stake holders, with the ability to develop and give presentations to groups and organisations. Supporting individuals who fundraise for the charity and engaging with local companies to support specific appeals is also key to your role.
If you enjoy working as part of a fun, hard-working, driven team and have passion the develop our NHS healthcare services, then you can help us make a difference! Please note that this position is a 12 month contract with the possibility of moving to a permanent contract subject to funding.
Northamptonshire Health Charity is an independent charity that supports both Northampton General Hospital and Northamptonshire community hospitals and mental health services above and beyond that which the NHS can provide. It is the mission of the charity to enhance patient care in all departments, wards and across services by providing the funding to; support staff development, wellbeing and training, buy the very best equipment and improve both patient and staff environments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
In Memory Fundraising Officer
Full Time 37.5 hours per week (flexible and part time working by agreement)
Salary up to £30,000
Leeds Hospitals Charity
Leeds Hospitals Charity is proud to support Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The Trust comprises seven hospitals and a dental institute, including Leeds General Infirmary, St James University Hospital, Leeds Children’s Hospital and Leeds Cancer Centre. At Leeds Hospitals Charity, we work with NHS staff to improve the experience of patients and families. We’re passionate about healthcare and about making our hospitals amazing.
The Role
This is an exciting new role giving the successful candidate the opportunity to develop our In Memory offering. The role reports to the Head of Individual Giving and will work closely with the other members of the Fundraising team, Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust staff and volunteers.
The focus of this role will be to champion In Memory Giving both internally to Hospital teams and volunteers and externally to the community and local businesses.
Responsible for the delivery of a new and sizeable income stream, this role will identify, develop and implement plans to maximise income and ensure a regular flow of income to achieve annual targets.
The Person
We are looking for someone who has:
- proven experience of in memory fundraising /marketing in a product management or development role,
- developed new, audience-led products and propositions, and monitored their ongoing effectiveness,
- experience of fundraising and stewardship with a passion for supporting in memory donors.
You will:
- be highly organised, detail focused and sensitive when leading on our In Memory Giving programme,
- be an innovator and be able to creatively market this important aspect of fundraising,
- have excellent communication skills with the ability to empathise and build relationships.
To apply for this position please send a copy of your up to date CV with a covering letter.
Closing date for applications is Monday 1 February 2021.
Fundraising & Engagement Assistant
(Full-time, permanent)
£27,648.03 rising on an annual incremental basis. War on Want also offers
a 6% contributory pension scheme
Based in London office or home based depending on Covid-19 restrictions
War on Want is a dynamic, radical organisation that runs hard-hitting campaigns against the root causes of poverty and human rights violation. We work in partnership and active solidarity with grassroots groups around the world, as part of the movement for global justice.
We are seeking a Fundraising & Engagement Assistant to provide support across the Income and Engagement team and help to boost our activities. The successful candidate will work across a range of exciting new projects, and support the roll out of new systems for supporter engagement and data management. The Assistant will take on leadership of crucial day to day supporter care and supporter data management processes; help us to research and approach new potential major funders; and have the opportunity to contribute to the management of War on Want’s external communications activities and social media channels.
This an opportunity for a committed non-profit professional early in their career to gain experience of a wide range of fundraising and communications functions in the context of an international human rights organisation. The post-holder will have significant opportunities for professional development, and will play a vital role in driving forward War on Want’s work for human rights around the world.
Application deadline: 12 noon, Friday 12 February 2021
Date for interviews: Expected w/c 22nd Feb, but applications will be reviewed on rolling basis
War on Want welcomes applications from all members of the community. We strive to be an equal opportunities employer.
Please note that we can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor working visa applications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Administrator
Location: Remote working during the pandemic, role is based in the London office, but we are open to applicants from all over the UK
Relief International (RI) is a leading non-profit organisation working across the Middle East, Africa and Asia to provide humanitarian assistance. . We specialise in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises, and chronic poverty.
We are looking for a highly experienced Administrator who will work closely with and support Relief International’s Development & Communications team, to support the growth of income for the organization in Europe and globally. You will join a growing team based in London and Washington DC.
You will be responsible for delivering best in class customer service, administrative fundraising support, managing all financial reporting, database management, and other administrative functions of the Development and Communications team.
The Fundraising Administrator will benefit from the support of all team members and at the same time, will be encouraged to develop their own ideas and to manage their own work. Working in a fast-paced, challenging, and stimulating professional environment, the Fundraising Administrator will play an important role in acting as the first point of contact for donor enquiries, information, and donor care, and in supporting Relief International’s existing fundraising efforts in the US, UK and EU donor markets.
To be successful in the role you will bring proven experience in working in an administrative role. Your strong IT skills will be essential, along with excellent organisation, data management, attention to detail and written skills.
Closing date: Please apply immediately we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, therefore may withdraw the position for the job board closing date.
Apply via our online application portal by following the link below. You’ll need to upload your CV and a cover letter explaining your suitability against the requirements for this role.
Due to limited resources, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that to be considered for this role you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Note to external agencies, we will not be accepting CVs from third parties
Relief International is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Relief International is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children as a priority. This is reflected in our pre-employment checks and requirement to verify and check the identity and references of all applicants.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director of Fundraising & Communications (Maternity cover)
Contract type: fixed Term (May 2021 – Feb 2022)
Location: Flexible, willingness to visit Head Office near Salisbury once a week/4 x per month (subject to Covd restrictions)
Hours: 4 days per week (negotiable), 9am – 5pm. Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 FTE per annum
Horatio’s Garden charity is looking for an experienced Fundraising leader to cover this maternity period.
We are a growing, award winning, national charity improving the lives of people with spinal injuries by creating and nurturing outstanding garden projects in NHS spinal injury centres.
The Director of Fundraising & Communications was a new role created in March 2020 and you will be responsible for delivering on the fundraising strategy that has been put in place, and amending it where required, to increase fundraising income to support the organisation’s growth plans.
The fundraising strategy covers a diverse range of income streams (corporate, 3rd party, events, legacy, trusts, individuals & regional) therefore experience across a broad range of fundraising channels is preferable. You will be responsible for managing and supporting the fundraising and communications team, which consists of four full time and two part time members of staff, all based in head office near Salisbury. Therefore, there is an expectation that you will spend 4 days per month in the office as a minimum (subject to covid restrictions)
For this exciting and challenging opportunity, you will need to have significant fundraising experience gained in a charitable environment, ideally as a Director or Head of Fundraising, whilst also having strong previous experience in leading fundraising campaigns and attracting and developing major corporate partnerships and building relationships with key donors including individuals and trusts. You will have demonstrable experience and knowledge of the latest donor development techniques and experience of working on major fundraising initiatives, as well as proven experience of delivering fundraising targets.
Essential experience:
• Director or Head of charity fundraising team
• Experience across a range of income streams
• Good understanding of financial management within a charity environment
• Track record of year on year income generation
• Successful team performance management
• Development and implementation of fundraising strategies
• Development and management of budgets and delivering targets
• Operating within an environment of growth and change
Required
• Outgoing, positive, engaging personality
• Calm under pressure
• Outstanding team management skills
• Strategic, intelligent thinker
• Confident to implement strategic change
• Highly experienced presentation skills
• Ability to hit ground running
Please apply with covering letter and two page CV to Bethan Cummings. Closing date 31st January 2021.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a fundraiser with a strong passion and commitment to social and environmental justice to join our team. You will be proactive, creative and an excellent communicator who will bring a proven track record of building and developing successful partnerships to this role. This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation working at the nexus of human rights and tropical forest protection.
Role and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Fundraising Coordinator will be responsible for developing and overseeing RFUK’s fundraising strategy and developing our partnerships with institutional donors, trusts and foundations, ethical corporates, and individual givers.
Fundraising strategy and management:
- Develop and update RFUK’s fundraising strategy (cost-benefit analysis of different funding streams, preparation and execution of plans etc.).
- Ensure proper planning and coordination of the fundraising activities, including preparation of annual workplans.
- Work with the Executive Director and the Finance Manager to set appropriate annual organizational income and expenditure budgets and targets.
- Monitor unrestricted fundraising income and expenditure and provide regular reports and projections for the ED, Finance Manager and Board of Trustees as required.
- Work closely with the Executive Director and Communications Coordinator to ensure high quality communications for fundraising purposes.
- Carry out any other duties from time to time, as determined by the Executive Director.
Corporates, trusts & foundations:
- Devise and implement strategies for developing and maintaining strategic partnerships, identifying growth areas and opportunities within the ethical corporate sector.
- Research, identify and cultivate relationships with current and prospective companies, trusts and foundations, including the preparation of narrative/financial proposals and presentations.
- Represent RFUK at a range of events and functions with the aim of building relationships with potential donors.
- Manage and update our ethical partnership policy and checklist.
Programmes fundraising:
In coordination with the Head of Programmes:
- Lead on prospect research, cultivation and networking, in collaboration with relevant programmes staff.
- Support the development of funding applications where required.
- Advise on the technical content of the proposals, ensuring they meet donor expectations and maximising chances of success.
- Participate in the Programmes fundraising working group.
Public outreach:
- Develop and cultivate our regular giving pool: managing recruitment, retention and conversion to regular donors.
- With the Communications Coordinator, develop a digital marketing strategy to build our supporter base and extend our brand.
- Manage supporter appeals including the summer appeal and the Big Give Challenge.
- Develop plans for high net-worth individuals, legacy giving, schools outreach and events.
- Management of fundraising volunteers as required.
PROFILE AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge and experience
Essential:
- At least 4 years of managerial experience in charity fundraising, preferably in an international development context
- Demonstrable achievements in securing large grants and increasing individual giving and other revenue streams
- Excellent communications skills, able to produce high-quality, publication standard materials
- Ability to write compelling fundraising materials
- Ability to build trusting relationships with a range of different interest groups in support of our mission
- Strong organisational skills including the development and monitoring of large-scale budgets and workplans
- Ability to lead strategic thinking and development
- Competency in Microsoft office programmes
Desirable:
- French and/or Spanish speaking
- Competency in design and video editing software programmes
- Social media savvy
- Experience of working in Africa or South America and with an environmental and human rights focus
- Knowledge of ethical screening processes for corporate partnerships.
- Knowledge of new funding trends in the areas of climate change, forests and human rights.
- Experience securing grants from governments and institutional funders.
Personal attributes
- Strong personal commitment to RFUK’s mission and to social and environmental justice in general
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and oral
- Cultural sensitivity and demonstrable commitment to RFUK’s values and to the principles of inclusion and non-discrimination
- Demonstrable ability to build coalitions and networks for collaboration
- Desire and capacity to work on complex issues
- Careful and conscientious with demonstrable attention to detail
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to multiple deadlines
- Proactive and collaborative
- Personal integrity
SUMMARY, TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The post is offered on a 2-year fixed term contract with possibility of extension. The role will be subject to a 6-month probationary period.
The post is a full-time position, based on a 35-hour working week in our North London office. Flexible working arrangements may be considered for exceptional candidates and in line with our staff handbook.
The starting salary is £32,651 - £38,063 gross per annum, depending on experience.
Monthly salary is paid by Bank Automated Credit transfer, on the 25th of every month.
Holidays, sick pay and other benefits are provided in accordance with statutory requirements. 30 days paid leave per year are offered.
Workplace pension (4% employer contribution).
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
RFUK is an equal opportunities employer, and makes no discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, age, physical abilities, religious or sexual persuasion.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send your CV and with a cover letter of two pages maximum, explaining your motivation and providing concrete evidence of why you are suitable for the position. Please specify where you found this job advertisement. The deadline for submission is 31 January 2021.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
THE RAINFOREST FOUNDATION UK
The Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting indigenous peoples and traditional populations of the world’s rainforests in their efforts to protect their environment and fulfil their rights to land, life and livelihood.
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UK Office, London (Victoria) or home based
The Vacancy
We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply.
About the role
This is an exciting time to be joining Parkinson's UK as we embark on year two of our 2020 - 24 strategy, Transforming Parkinson's Together. The charity has an estimated fundraising target of c. £30m this year and now we're looking for an exceptional individual to lead our Engagement and Fundraising teams.
The Engagement directorate was launched in November 2019 and brought together fundraising, communications, volunteering and movement building colleagues. As such this new role comes at an exciting time at the charity when we will be developing new approaches to supporter engagement. This is not a traditional director of fundraising role - it is broader and more exciting than that, as if that were possible.
You’ll work with the Director of Engagement and Associate Director of Engagement & Communications in developing and delivering the charity’s engagement strategy to deliver ambitious income, supporter growth and understanding of the condition. Through thoughtful and inspiring leadership you will play a pivotal role in driving the growth of the UK Parkinson’s movement, increase understanding, attitudes and encouraging creativity amongst our Engagement and Fundraising staff, so that we seize every chance to get Parkinson’s noticed.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic leadership and drive continuous improvement across our income generating business area
- Provide line-management to Engagement senior managers
- Co-lead in planning, implementing and monitoring the engagement strategy and OKRs
- Promote our engagement principles across the charity to build true partnerships and collaborations with all supporters that value their money, time, voice and more
- Be a champion for modern, people first approaches to lead and direct key frontline fundraising and supporter engagement business areas
What you'll bring
- Demonstrable experience leading and inspiring multi discipline teams in a truly collaborative way
- A successful relationship fundraiser with a proven track record in leading key fundraising disciplines and teams
- Proven experience of developing a strategy and plans that prioritise the whole supporter experience and value every type of contribution
- Demonstrable experience of using audience insight and data to drive change and improvement in a mid-size organisation
- Knowledge and experience of delivering successful integrated campaigns
Closing date: 8 February
Interviews to be held: w/c 14 February
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we're unlikely to be fully reopening our London office during 2021. Therefore, the role will involve a mixture of office and home working until we’ve re-opened our London office. We will continue to review the situation inline with government guidelines
What's it like to work for us?
We aim to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson's - and you could help us achieve this.
We offer a variety of paid job roles and volunteer opportunities both at our UK office in London and across the UK.
Partners for a New Economy is working to change the economic system so that it enables communities, people, and nature to thrive. We are looking for a part-time PA to join our small team.
Our six Partners are philanthropic foundations based in who pool funds and make grants to organisations that are pioneering change in economic thinking, enterprise, and money & banking systems. Our Partners are based in Switzerland, Denmark and the United States, and our staff work in Geneva and London.
We are seeking a well-organised individual to work part-time as PA to our new Director, Jo Swinson. The successful candidate will have an eye for detail, strong time management and written communication skills, and be adept at dealing professionally with a wide range of stakeholders. Experience of diary management is an advantage. The role will be home-based and can be done flexibly, so the ability to work independently is important. When and if possible, the intention is to arrange in-person catch-ups with the Director (based in London) on a regular basis.
Main duties and tasks
- Managing the director’s diary
- Arranging online and in-person meetings and events
- Booking travel and accommodation (one day perhaps!)
- Email filtering and inbox management
- Drafting and formatting documents
- Assisting in preparation for meetings
- Ad hoc support to the Director and the Community Co-ordinator
Bond is the UK network for organisation working in international development. We unite and support a diverse network of over 400 civil society organisations and allies to help eradicate global poverty, inequality and injustice.
Main purpose of the job
The role of PA and Operations Coordinator is to be responsible for providing PA support to the CEO and other directors as required; HR administration; and facilities and office management, ensuring smooth running of Bond.
Main responsibilities
- PA and Governance Support
- HR Administration
- Operations and office management
At Bond, we are open to Job Share and the possibility of reduced hours, flexible working, or compressed hours.
Benefits
Bond offers a competitive salary and benefits package
Please see Job Specification for full detail
How to apply
To apply for thisvacancy, please send a copy of your CV and a short cover letter by midnight on Sunday 31st January 2021.
However, we may close applications early if we receive a high number of applicants.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Project Assistant – Self Management (up to 12 months maternity cover)
Type: Part-time (28 hours per week), fixed term contract
Location: Flexible
Salary: £26,526 - £30,395 pro rata per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band D, Level 1
Department: Self-Management
At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.
About this job
You will be proactive and highly motivated to assist the Self-Management team in the delivery of key projects and day to day operations.
Attention to detail is essential as is the ability to plan and manage a busy and varied workload to provide support on various projects.
This is an exciting, challenging opportunity for a confident self-starter. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and friendly team at an exciting time in our development.
We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.
The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.
Part of this exciting transformation will include an office move from our current National Centre in Cricklewood, NW London to a different location in London. We are currently defining where and what type of accommodation this will be and we really want our staff to be involved in that decision.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 25th January 2021
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity.
Carers Support Merton (CSM)
Executive Assistant
Salary: £28137.20 per annum pro rata
Carers Support Merton (CSM) is a well-established and respected charity in the London Borough of Merton with an ambitious development programme of work to support promote and improve the quality of life of unpaid carers from the age of five.
We are seeking a highly organised Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to the Chief Executive to ensure the smooth running of the charity. To be successful in this role you will be highly literate/numerate and have excellent digital skills. You will have a strong desire to help drive the organisation forwards in improving efficiency and be able to manage a diverse workload and competing set of priorities. Working in a small organisation you will need to have a ‘can do’ attitude and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
We are able to offer the opportunity to join a friendly team and the benefits of flexible working.
Carers Support Merton, as an employer, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This includes a commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures.
The successful candidate will be subject to a basic DBS check
CSM Vision:
We want unpaid Carers of all ages to have real choices to improve their quality of life and to receive the respect, support and recognition that they deserve.
Holiday Entitlement: 25 days + Bank Holiday per annum pro rata
Hours of Work: 21 hours per week (open to 3 full days or 4/5 shorter days)
Accountable to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: We are currently working from home due to COVID-19 restrictions but in future the role will be based at our offices in Mitcham, but with the opportunity for some continued homeworking.
Carers Support Merton
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an important role across a diverse portfolio of land, property, housing, commercial, energy and environmental opportunities, and you will assist the business in delivering on its key objective of realising possibility in conjunction with key stakeholders.
The main responsibilities for this role are:
- Public sector funding portfolio, leading on the following main elements- partnership engagement, commissioning, business case/bidding, legal contracting and monitoring and assurance.
- Partnership Engagement- maintaining and establishing key contacts in conjunction with the organisation's requirements, identifying and understanding the strategic business development priorities and focus, and acting to ensure that those priorities are fully progressed.
- Building and maintaining those key relationships with local partners, stakeholders and other government departments to ensure that the organisation are proactively engaging in a collaborative and inclusive way.
- Brief material for the SLT, including briefings on funding opportunities and associated areas and topics such as state aid. Presenting partners with exciting concepts, ideas and projects for their consideration and feedback and working collaboratively to identity the route to delivery.
- Bid writing and supporting the preparation of business cases where appropriate, with a notable focus on the economic, commercial and management aspects of cases to ensure best practice is developed across the business.
To be considered for this role you will need to demonstrate extensive knowledge and understanding of the public sector funding landscape and the strategic issues affecting economic development and regeneration in areas of need. You also need to ideally be qualified at least to degree level, or extensive experience, with keen interest in place making, communities and regeneration as a driver for growth. You will also need a sound understanding of the requirements for fund-bidding and of the business cycles for the allocation of new funds, including the uses and content of business cases.
If you are wanting a full job description and a chat about the role then please do not hesitate to get in touch. Please contact Hannah at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call her on 02078207331.
Closes on Wednesday 30th of December 2020.
Interviews will be held in early January 2021.
Only suitable candidates will be contacted.