About the role

Position Title: Project Support Officer

Reports to:  South West Regional manager

Location: home based with travel to Projects across South West

Contract: Fixed Term 12 months – flexible working week

Timings: Our Projects run at weekends and evenings

Essential: Full Driving License with access to a car

Position Summary 

As Project Support Officer you will support South West’s Regional Manager with volunteer recruitment, documentation of training (such as DBS, references, Food Safety Level 2, First Aid), giving our volunteers a fantastic experience and giving extra support to our South West projects as and when required to aid development and growth within the region.

Each of our Projects is run by Project Leaders (volunteer position) and supported by Regional Managers through recruitment and training of volunteers.  Your role will be to support the Regional Managers so that they can manage more projects, knowing that you have helped with the embedding of volunteers, along with supporting the Regional Managers  with expansion plans within their areas.

This support could range from developing relationships with our food suppliers, researching local organisations to support with guest outreach, and recruiting new Project Leaders for the Region or attending Projects. The right person for this role enjoys being organised, has a great personality, pays attention to detail, and understands that they are a key component in supporting our fantastic Projects.

Roles and Responsibilities

Administrative support

1. Volunteer Recruitment – posting adverts with relevant organisations and use of social media, ensuring adverts are accurate, relevant, and appealing and working with the communication team and training and recruitment manager to ensure this is the case
2. Responding and monitoring the South West project inboxes where and when required and responding to enquiries
3. Ensuring South West volunteer and guest data is inputted correctly on salesforce and is up-to-date. Examples include documenting the training and checks of Project Leaders so that they can participate in leadership roles
4. Ad-hoc admin tasks that relate to South West Region and other areas at times.

Project Support

1. Helping the South West Team with Project Leader inductions, including responding to applications and taking applicants through the training process
2. Developing databases of potential new venues
3. Frequently  attend our volunteer events and meetings including Project Sessions
4. Monitoring volunteer sign ups and drop-out rates for the weeks ahead to ensure we have full volunteer rotas across the region
5. Researching and developing guest outreach and helping projects in Birmingham and South West
6. Helping to organise guest focus groups and monitoring & evaluation
7. Ad-hoc COVID-19 response support

Working at FoodCycle

Holidays: 23 working days (along with additional Christmas close down days)

Pension: There is a pension scheme available – new staff are automatically enrolled after three months unless you choose to opt out.

Team working: We are a small but great team – super supportive and always willing to help each other out.

Start: February (or sooner if notice period allows)

FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.

The role advertised is ‘Regulated Activity’ and as such is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and that all potential applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – FoodCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare / wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”.

SCM is a community of students, past and present, and it is community that is at the heart of who we are and how we do things. Wherever students find us and however they engage, they are our purpose; supporting them to be, and, where they are open to it, to grow in their lives and faith.

We are deeply committed to an inclusive, progressive and radical approach to the Christian faith and we are a movement for today, which means campaigning on current issues of concern such as the refugee crisis, the arms trade and food injustice, and modelling LGBTQ+ celebration and pushing the church to do the same.

As we look to our future we have big dreams of what SCM can be, and to achieve this we’re looking for a Movement Administrator to support our work in bringing together students across Britain.

The main duties of the role include:

• Responding to incoming enquiries from members and SCM communities via telephone, email and social media, and coordinating appropriate responses from the staff team.
• Accurately recording activities on a database and ensuring contact information is kept up to date.
• Undertaking administrative tasks such as sending out welcome packs, resources and other correspondence.
• Supporting the Communications and Marketing Officer in sending regular communications to members and SCM communities.   
• Recording events bookings and sending information to delegates, as well as attending SCM events where possible to support the running of the event.  
• Ensuring that the website is kept up to date and proofreading content.
• Administering termly mailings to SCM’s members, communities and chaplaincies in collaboration with the staff team.  
• Carrying out annual surveys of members, communities, churches and chaplaincies, including collating the data and presenting this to the staff team for discussion.   
• Undertaking any other tasks as required commensurate with the post, such as taking minutes of meetings.

The ideal candidate for this role will be someone who is a confident communicator and can build relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds. As the main point of contact for students and SCM community leaders, you will be able to respond to queries in a friendly and professional manner, communicating with students and other stakeholders and ensuring a high level of support is offered. You will need to show, in addition to the skills and experience listed in the person specification, that your values align with our values, and that you share our commitment to safeguarding. A willingness to learn and a positive attitude are as important to us as qualifications and experience, so do please get in touch even if you don’t think you meet all of the criteria quite yet.

You would be joining a small but dynamic staff who are deeply committed to the values and work of SCM, and who are excited to welcome you the team and work with you in your role. We can also offer you a competitive salary, a generous annual leave entitlement, pension contributions, enhanced sickness and family leave pay, and flexible working.

We actively encourage people from structurally disadvantaged backgrounds and underrepresented groups to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, people from communities experiencing racial inequality, migrants, refugees, women, non-binary people, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or people from an economically deprived background.

For an informal conversation about this role please contact Lisa Murphy, Operations Manager.

Applications should be submitted electronically in Word format by email before the closing date and time. Please ensure that you clearly state the role you wish to apply for.

Closing date for applications: 4th January 2022 at 11am

Interviews to be held:                             From 10th January

Start date:                                              As soon as possible

Can you envisage a future where workplaces are inclusive and diverse? 

Are you a charismatic leader, a natural communicator who can inspire change in others?

The British Association for Supported Employment is a national membership organisation which has been led by Huw Davies since its inception. Huw has is retiring in 2022 and BASE is seeking to appoint a suitable experienced person to lead and develop this small but mighty charity. You will also have overall responsibility for our trading arm, Inclusive Trading CIC.

Our Background

BASE is governed by a National Executive Committee (NEC) currently comprising 10 elected regional leads, all who hold relevant sector roles, and an additional 3 co-optees with industry specific expertise and remit. The NEC has an established role in scrutinising, challenging and supporting operational staff, processes and the strategic direction of BASE as an organisation.

Our Vision

BASE strives towards a future where inclusive and diverse workforces are the rule and not the exception and employers are supported and empowered to reach a much wider talent pool across the disabled community. 

What we can offer you

More than anything, we can offer you an opportunity to work with us to improve countless lives by working to improve employment rates for people who are the most disadvantaged in the UK economy. Are you up for the challenge?

To apply

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to Huw Davies at BASE.

For informal discussion, please contact Huw Davies.

Closing date: 4 January 2022

Interview dates: 10-11 January 2022

BASE is a Disability Confident Employer and we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us.

Oxfordshire South and Vale Citizens Advice  (OSAV CA)

Chief Executive Officer  (Director)

Full time salary £ 38,000 - £42,000 per annum. (37 hours per week)

Ideally 30 hrs per week but we can be flexible.

Please do not send a CV, Please use our application form referring to the person specification.

Location: Abingdon, with regular travel to our other locations.

Due to the retirement of the current Director we wish to recruit a new Director to take the charity through its next stage of development and to make a difference for people in the Southern Oxfordshire area. 

We advise 9,000 people a year from 4 main Advice Centres, Abingdon, Didcot, Thame and Henley. Advice is provided by 120 volunteer advisers who are supported by 14 FTE staff. At present, our advice centres are partially open and most staff and advisers work from home. 

We welcome experienced applicants from any professional background. You will be a confident manager with the ability to lead and motivate a large, mostly volunteer workforce. You will know how to manage performance and maintain a high standard of advice and support for our clients that meets the changing needs of our community. You will also have experience of income generation and fundraising, including bid preparation and management. 

You will be able to build strong and influential relationships with key partners, have a deep understanding of how to develop and sustain a high quality volunteer service, and be fully committed to the aims and principles of Citizens Advice.

Precise working arrangements are open to negotiation. 

Citizens Advice values diversity promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds from all sections of the community.

Oxfordshire South & Vale Citizens Advice is an independent charity operating within the Citizens Advice network, working across the district to support our local residents.

Closing date: Midday on Friday 7th  January 2022

Interview date: Wednesday 19th  January 2022    This will be an in person interview strictly adhering to all current Covid restrictions.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Amnesty International is seeking a professional with demonstrated human rights related experience on Bangladesh to investigate, monitor and document human rights violations in the country, and to contribute to the development of country and regional strategies relating to research and campaigns on human rights concerns in Bangladesh to achieve positive human rights impact.

JOB PURPOSE

To contribute to the development and implementation of overarching research and campaigning strategies to deliver impact in relation to agreed priorities, providing research expertise, research management, political judgment and analytical, communication and representational skills.

ABOUT YOU

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• To contribute to the development of overarching research and campaigning strategies to deliver impact, and to lead on the development and implementation of specific campaigning strategies to support them, managing and coordinating actions on human rights concerns in specific countries and other geographical or thematic areas aimed at effecting change in the human rights
• To participate in the coordination of the work of the team and contribute to the overall flexibility of resource use, including through setting priorities, preparing work plans, monitoring their progress and maintaining basic budgets
• To contribute to the development of sub-regional and region-wide strategies and plans for research and campaigning and provide input into internal discussions on the Amnesty mission, policy, organizational and other issues in order to increase the effectiveness of Amnesty's work
• To take part in, where agreed, field research and other missions, specifically on information- gathering, fact-finding, analysis and assessment of human rights concerns, including in response to crisis situations; prepare, where necessary, security assessments, political and other briefings in relation to the mission for International Secretariat management, mission participants and internal or external stakeholders; and represent Amnesty International in the field.
• To monitor and analyze political and human rights developments and conduct research as appropriate into human rights contexts and individual cases, including by participating in field research and through contact with partners on the ground

Please see the attached job description for more information on responsibilities, skills and experience required.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrable experience of specialism of working on Bangladesh;
• Ability to exercise good political judgment, thorough analysis and diplomacy to develop effective strategies to impact on human rights in Bangladesh and the region;
• Ability to represent Amnesty International to external stakeholders; and to communicate Amnesty International's concerns, positions and, where relevant, strategies to external and internal stakeholders;
• Proven experience of undertaking research on human rights or related issues and writing research materials for a variety of audiences, together with an understanding of the importance of tailoring materials for various target audiences including through digital channels.
• Ability to understand and express ideas in English and, where applicable, other relevant languages, in a fluent, clear and concise way, both orally and in writing; draft text in a variety of styles, e.g., documents such as substantial reports, government correspondence and media and action materials;
• Ability to deal in a sensitive and understanding manner with a variety of people, including survivors of human rights violations and others who may be distressed;

Please see the attached job description for more information on responsibilities, skills and experience required.

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click 'Apply for this Role' below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

Are you a real team player with experience of working in a marketing team across multi-channel campaigns?  Are you an excellent communicator with a keen eye for detail?

Dogs Trust has grown at a fast pace in recent years. In several areas we are the UK’s leading dog charity, but we can always do more. Engaging the public with our brand is essential and the Marketing team oversee the growth of our brand awareness and the delivery of our objectives through targeted creative campaign activity.

As we grow, the Marketing team will need to ensure a consistent tone across all our communications, and that all departments understand more about our growing audience and the most effective ways we can communicate with them to help achieve our mission. This includes, delivery of our values, both visually and through our tone of voice, supporting other departments in applying the brand to their everyday work and managing national and regional advertising activities.

Collaborative, inclusive, organised and self-motivated are just a few of the key skills required of the postholder to support their team’s delivery of high-performing marketing activity.

To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter explaining your interest in and suitability for the role by clicking the APPLY NOW button.

Marketing and Communications Officer, Midlands and East

£27,255 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

 (Ref: SUS3441)

Part time, 22.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working such as compressed hours or hours to suit around caring commitments

Base: Midlands

About the role

An exciting opportunity for a creative, imaginative individual to take forward this role in our Partnerships Team, as a Marketing and Communications Officer. 

This is a rewarding job in which you will work closely with internal and external partners. Working in collaboration with our existing Marketing and Communications Officer, you will help to build on the team’s strengths in traditional communications work (television, radio, newspapers, magazines), especially with the local media across the region. 

You will have the opportunity to lead on your own specific projects. These projects will include helping us to develop our regional marketing and engagement offer that supports and follows the charity’s guidance on branding / key messages and contributes towards raising Sustrans’ profile.

We are very open to what this might look like, and ideally you will add to our team by bringing new ideas and innovation in the way we communicate with our partners and audiences. 

The role will report to the West Midlands Partnership Manager, whilst working closely with all other regional teams; particularly the England Director, and the Head of Partnerships.

This role may require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans. Candidates should be based within commutable distance to a local Midlands hub in Birmingham, Peterborough or Nottingham with hybrid home working available.

About you

You will have experience working in a communications environment, with the ability to write and/or edit engaging content for publications, press releases and websites.

Your communication skills, both oral and written, should be exemplary; allowing you to interact with diverse audiences and build relationships with ease.

You should have experience working with creative colleagues and agencies, applying brand and style guidelines with a good understanding of the business communications environment, including media, digital and marketing.

What your manager says

Hi, I’m Ridhi, I’ll be the line manager for this role. I’m excited to bring someone new to the team. We’re looking for someone who can bring some creativity and some interesting ideas and ways to share our work. We can support you to fill the transport knowledge gaps if you have them.

We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups. Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.

What we offer

In return we can offer ongoing working from home (or a nearby Sustrans office when it’s safe to do so) and a truly flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.

Wellbeing

• 26 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• Staff Networks
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 4% or 5% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, Wednesday 15th December
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams on 6th January 2022
• To apply, please complete our online application form. 

About Sustrans

Our vision and mission have never been more relevant.

Across the UK, governments are pledging investment and action on walking and cycling. 

We are working together to make a real difference - creating places where everyone can live and travel happily and healthily, and where nobody is excluded.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and dedication of our colleagues.

We are proud of our employee net promoter score, being in the top 20% of all employers across all sectors in the UK, due to our energised, friendly and motivated workforce.

Join Sustrans today and help us get things done, together!

IMIX supports the refugee and migration sector to shift public attitudes on migration and create an open and welcoming Britain for people who make the UK their home.We believe that public attitudes towards refugees and migrants will only improve by working collaboratively to influence the political, media, public debate.  

We are seeking an experienced communicator to work across Birmingham, Coventry and the West Midlands to support the refugee and migration sector to reach new audiences with positive stories of change.  We’re looking for someone who really understands the importance of collaboration and how to use a variety of channels to reach a target audience.  Ideally, you’ll have worked with journalists before, or worked in the media yourself, and know how to pitch stories and prepare people for interviews. 

You’ll be expected to travel quarterly to London for meetings, as well as occasional travel across the UK for in-person training.

If you appreciate audience insight, the importance of value-based messaging and why story telling matters when encouraging people to act, we’d love to hear from you.  We are particularly keen to hear from people with lived experience of migration.  

Please see the attached document for the full job description and person specification.  Interviews will be held 9/10 Dec via zoom.

Vacancy:  Senior Programme Finance Officer

• Deadline: we reserve right to close recruitment asap
• £25 – 28,000
• Full time 
• Permanent 
• Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with flexible working policy in place

About us  

Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We’ve come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years!

We’ve transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too.

Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come.

At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day.

Vision: 

Transform small change into a big difference for those who need us most 

Mission: 

Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal’s mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad 

Strategic aims: 

Within 5 years - 

1. Best in class Muslim Charity 

1. Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for 

1. Most recognizable Muslim charity in the world 

1. Raise over £100 million per annum for good 

Key facts:  

• We are a British Muslim led charity 
• Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.  We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world
• UK staff have been working from home for the last 18 months, but we are instigating a move back a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy
• Please read our latest Annual Report here

About the role 

This key role will support the Programmes team with the delivery of financial compliance controls and oversight and financial quality assurance related activities, with a specific focus on clear budget / spend justification, budget and spend tracking and partner compliance with internal financial processes, guidelines, and mechanisms.

The successful candidate will provide guidance in budget control and use this expertise with a specific focus on departmental budget control and partner project budget evaluation and control and financial reporting. Reporting to the Audit and Compliance Manager, the Senior Finance Audit Officer (PFO) will also provide critical support in the monitoring of, and compliance with donor and internal PA rules and regulations related to financial controls and other key functions as required.

Additionally, we expect this role to be able to provide advice, reflection and assessment to managers across the department and ensuring compliance to our own processes and procedures and that any budgetary risks are highlighted, prioritised and appropriately mitigated. Alongside the risk element, the finance audit officer will also look to support the development of financial controls systems which will allow the Department to better manage thematic budgets, commitments and liabilities and fund availability per thematic area or partner and country.

You will collaborate with other teams within the department and wider organisation to create a culture of compliance and good financial management, which will require high levels of diplomacy and tact, with the ability to stand by your decisions.

Key areas:

Grant Management and Budget Control

1. Review critically project budgets, costings and justifications investigating where necessary, cross check with narrative deliverables and give feedback to Regional Managers and others where relevant highlighting issues and areas of improvement.
2. Reviewing expenditure reports, investigating variances, GISS, supporting financial documentation, evidence of spend and justification commenting on irregularities and sharing with desks for follow up.
3. Support Desks in engaging partners and advising on practical solutions and advisories to improve the quality of budgeting, reporting and value for money.
4. Support with project submission forms and with commentary on variances and project risk
5. Supporting Project Managers with specific queries regarding the financial aspects of the project
6. Keep updated records of all grant commitments and track and log all payment schedules, installments paid and any deviance in the grant, budgets or spend plans during the lifecycle of any specific project.
7. Ensure the regular and timely update of departmental payment register.
8. Review outstanding project payments and flag where payment schedules are falling behind so relevant remedial actions can be taken by Programme Officers and relevant desks.

Departmental Budget Development and Control

1. Support with annual departmental budgets, forecasting expenditure developing the annual budget with different departments and affiliates.
2. Ensure monthly programmes commitments and liabilities are logged appropriately and shared with finance.
3. Update thematic budget availability versus planned commitments allowing for real time clarity on fund availability monthly/quarterly basis.

Compliance and Audit

1. Conduct routine compliance reviews of partner grant budgets, expenditure, justifications, evidence and that all relevant and required documentation is received before approval for follow on grant payments or approvals.
2. Support with project internal financial audits both internally and externally and ensure timely response to audit requests and queries from programme desks.
3. Raise financial compliance issues proactively with Senior Management.

Other

1. Ensure all project related documentations are appropriately stored and easily accessible to auditors
2. Support the monitoring of procurement plans, dossiers etc with view to ensure open process and VFM
3. Any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Head of Programmes and Senior Management.

The job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time. You may, from time to time, be required to work evenings, Saturdays or on a Sunday.

About you 

For us, it’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it.  Our values are important to us and we’re looking for people who will live and breathe them.                                                              

Required  

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and qualified in a recognized accounting or finance qualification. Relevant solid work experience to compensate for the lack of qualifications can also compensate for lack of qualification. Candidates who are in the final stages of studying towards a major accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACA or recently qualified are also welcome to apply.
• Minimum 2 - 3 years’ experience in an accounting/finance role with applicable experience in grant management/financial control/internal audit.
• Ability to deal with highly sensitive and confidential information
• The ability to work with minimum direction, and to respond swiftly to requests E
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Able to manage and prioritise multiple tasks
• Able to work well under pressure
• Attention to detail 
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Flexible and enthusiastic approach with an ability to use initiative and be proactive
• Ability to work as part of a team and individually 
• Willing to work outside of normal working hours from time to time
• Provides solutions to individual and organisational problems.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and respond to a rapidly changing external environment.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel & Outlook
• Excellent communication skills with a high level of written and spoken English.
• Ability to travel and spend time in field locations.
• The Right to Work in the UK
• To uphold and behave in accordance with the organisation’s core values
• A professional and flexible approach to work
• Commitment to promoting equality and diversity in what we do
• A positive attitude with a strong desire to see the organisation succeed

Desirable

• Grant accounting experience and/or working with Institutional funders (EU, FCDO, USAID) and with international partner organisations.
• Familiarity with non-profit and for-profit sectors and working internationally
• Experience of developing tools, policies and guidance, and establishing new ways of working
• Workable knowledge of a second language

Additional information  

Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously.  All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach.

Applying: Please send a statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) clearly outlining how you match our requirements, as well as a two-page CV outlining your professional, volunteering experience, education/qualifications and any other relevant information.  Please state the job title in the email title.

Deadline: We are running a rolling a recruitment, so reserve the right to close the post at any point.  Please don’t delay in getting your application in to us!

Vacancy:  International Programme Support Officer  

• International Programme Support Officer
• Deadline: we reserve right to close recruitment asap
• £21-24,000
• Full time 
• Permanent 
• Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with flexible working policy in place

About us  

Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We’ve come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years!

We’ve transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too.

Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come.

At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day.

Vision: 

Transform small change into a big difference for those who need us most 

Mission: 

Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal’s mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad 

Strategic aims: 

Within 5 years - 

1. Best in class Muslim Charity 

1. Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for 

1. Most recognizable Muslim charity in the world 

1. Raise over £100 million per annum for good 

Key facts:  

• We are a British Muslim led charity 
• Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.  We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world
• UK staff have been working from home for the last 18 months, but we are instigating a move back a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy

About the role 

We are looking for a dynamic, organised and responsive International Programme Support Officer.  Someone who isn’t afraid of hard work, who shares our values and who wants to be part of something extraordinary.  This exciting post will support the administration and co-ordination for our international programmes, ranging from our lifesaving medical interventions in Syria, to supporting Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, to emergency cyclone responses in sub-Saharan Africa.   The post holder will work closely with our partners, especially in terms of grant management and relationship building, so we’re looking for a team player, someone very organised and with super people skills. 

Key areas:

• Support all aspects of our partnerships and grant application process.
• Ensure that partnership grant applications are processed in a timely and effective manner in accordance with our policies, procedures and standards.
• Prepare, review and renew MoUs and funding agreements with a range of our partners
• Support the Impact and Accountability unit in the completion of the due diligence process. 
• Maintenance of records and files in line with PA document management and IT policies.
• Provide support to approved projects and ensure there is continuous oversight and support throughout the project management cycle including financial and periodic reporting.
• Communicate with partners including partner conversations as and when necessary and communicate progress or queries to colleagues
• Support Regional Partnership Managers in preparing payments for approved grants.
• Support the Impact and Accountability unit in the analysis of budgets and reports to determine impact, achievements and outputs.
• Support the Emergency Response unit on the processing of humanitarian grants.
• Prepare feedback reports for donors and other stakeholders within appropriate timeframes.
• Provide marketing colleagues with appropriate beneficiary data and case study material etc.
• Verify budgets, invoices and financial liquidation reports to ensure that money is being spent according to the approved operational budget, plan and conduct appropriate desk reviews.
• Review budgets and communicate any changes where needed.
• Ensure the prioritisation of the most vulnerable within the communities Penny Appeal serves by adopting a pro-active, holistic approach to safeguarding.
• Contribute to department workplans, help set budgets and manage programme funds.
• Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post.

The job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time. You may, from time to time, be required to work evenings, Saturdays or on a Sunday.

About you 

For us, it’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it.  Our values are important to us and we’re looking for people who will live and breathe them.                                                            

Required  

• Level 4 qualification in relevant subject, or equivalent
• Experience of writing formal reports to a high standard
• Aware of best practices for humanitarian relief and development agencies, and current International standards
• Excellent knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise a complicated workload
• Team player and positive attitude when working with others
• Adaptable and flexible in working style
• Problem solver
• Welcomes diversity

Desirable  

• Level 5 qualification in relevant subject
• Experience of either field work or grant management within a similar organisation (emergency, recovery or developmental)
• Experience working at an INGO HQ

Additional information  

Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously.  All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach.

Applying: Please send a statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) clearly outlining how you match our requirements, as well as a two-page CV outlining your professional, volunteering experience, education/qualifications and any other relevant information. Please state the job title in the email title.

Deadline: We are running a rolling a recruitment, so reserve the right to close the post at any point.  Please don’t delay in getting your application in to us!

Great opportunity to join Hospiscare as a Fundraiser, covering the Exeter area!

Hospiscare is looking for a Fundraiser based in Exeter. We offer hybrid working – on site and from home. You will join us on a full-time basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £21,511 - £24,211 per annum (pro rata). You will be required to work 30 – 37.5 hours per week, over 4 or 5 days, Monday to Friday.

About the Fundraiser role:

As our Fundraiser, you will deliver a mixed fundraising portfolio that raises awareness and maximises income to achieve set annual targets.

You will have strong relationships with supporters, local community organisations and businesses in the area you cover, enabling you to co-ordinate fundraising campaigns that maximise crucial income for the charity.

Key responsibilities as our Fundraiser:

• Building and maintaining relationships with supporters, including Hospiscare Friends and Support Groups, in a designated geographical area to raise awareness and maximise income
• Co-ordinating fundraising campaigns, ensuring they have a detailed project plan and budget, to facilitate monitoring and evaluation
• Providing clear targets for relevant team members to maintain momentum and motivation of a fundraising project from start to finish
• Assisting with the development of a clear action plan to target fundraising activities within the local community, ensuring all key fundraising activities are incorporated, to
• increase and maximise income
• Maintaining regular communication with key supporters and volunteers, using appropriate methods, to ensure relevant information is always available
• Assisting the Corporate Fundraising Officer to maintain and improve administration processes to ensure supporters feel valued
• Providing compelling supporter news and stories to the Marketing and Communications (Marcomms) team to support the broader communications from Hospiscare
• Processing all payments, liaising with Donations Officer, Donations Administrator and Finance team to ensure they are recorded accurately
• Recording all key communications with supporters and volunteers on NXT using the agreed process to ensure accurate and up to date records are kept
• Assisting with reviews of the Code of Fundraising Practice to ensure all fundraising activity complies with Charity law and Hospiscare policies and procedures

What we’re looking for in our Fundraiser:

• General education to GCSE standard or equivalent, including maths and English
• Demonstrable experience of working within a sales, retail, customer services or support based environment
• Understanding of working with a range of people and meeting their needs
• Understanding budgets and meeting set targets
• Understanding of databases
• Developed planning and organising skills
• Developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Developed IT skills
• Developed presentation skills
• Able to assimilate and analyse written and financial information quickly and accurately
• Ability to work autonomously and act on own initiative, seeking advice/escalating issues when appropriate
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Benefits of becoming our Fundraiser include:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Great pension scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to NHS benefits and discounts
• Free parking

Closing date: Sunday 9th January 2022

Are you the special person we’re looking for to join our wonderful team?

If you believe you have the skills and experience, we want, and are interested in working for a well-loved and highly respected local charity where you can really make a difference, then please apply now to become our Fundraiser!

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Full Job Description and Person Spec can be found on our website.

Hospiscare is Disability Confident and a MINDFUL EMPLOYER which promotes equal opportunities for all and welcomes applications from all sections of the community regardless of sex, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Registered charity number 297798

The RSPCA Northamptonshire Branch is looking for a Fundraising Coordinator and Legacy Officer to join the team at the new Community welfare Hub, Northamptonshire. We are looking for someone who has the relevant experience and is able to progress the branch forward through profile raising and increasing our fundraising incoming.

This is a varied role that incorporates all aspects of fundraising including (but not limited to):

• Increase branch income.
• Event management (including marketing, design of artwork, advertising, event management, first aid, volunteer management, risk assessments, third party organisation, venue, etc.)
• Grants – sourcing grant opportunities, completing applications with all necessary information and completing the relevant follow up forms
• Working on building our corporate fundraising base
• Work to increase the branches legacy uptake.
• Recruitment and management of all fundraising volunteers
• Comply with all data protection policies with regards to volunteers, event participants, charity supporters and others
• Communicate frequently with our charity supporter database, ensuring this is done in a timely manner and does not overlap with alternative communications
• Manage fundraising campaigns and promotions
• Carry out all necessary fundraising administrative tasks in order to maintain a clear and effective system
• Take ownership and manage the charity’s calendar of events each year
• Working in hand with the branch social media coordinator.
• Work with retail outlets and community welfare hub staff to promote campaigns and branch awareness.
• Working with the Animal Welfare team on campaigns and animal specific campaigns.
• Liaising with the national press office with press releases and liaising with the media
• Carrying out media interviews when required
• Meeting financial targets set by the Branch
• Producing Monthly fundraising reports for the trustee meetings

Do you have experience engaging with and inspiring a team of volunteers (Ambassadors) and stakeholder partners?

Can you build constructive relationships and find creative and innovative approaches to campaigns? 

Have you any knowledge and worked in stem cell (bone marrow) registrations, donations, and transplantations?

If you have answered yes to at least 2 of these questions, YOU may be the person to join our team as our National Development Manager. 

Please look at our attached job role to better understand the specifics of this position. 

An exciting role for a Community Fundraiser to join The Bobath Centre and plan a year of 65th celebrations: events; bake-offs; webinars, conferences and more! We're also launching a new campaign - join the team to find out more and help us support those with Cerebral Palsy to reach their full potential.

Role Summary

The celebrations include a dance session, a virtual walk/cycle/running event, and a bake-off style cookery event to encourage healthy eating. The holistic therapy practiced at the Bobath Centre promotes improved mobility and so we will be organising a conference for health professionals to share recent developments in this area as well as webinars about CP awareness for Health Visitors.

This is an exciting role that has the potential to grow and expand. We are looking for someone with initiative, skill and demonstrated ability to raise funds to support the valuable work of the Bobath Centre. You will work closely with the Senior Fundraising Manager and the Marketing team.

You will be a flexible worker with strong organisational, and oral/written communication skills. You will have a collaborative working style, to ensure the most successful chance of securing income, whilst being a self-starter who can manage their own workload effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and lead on donor relationships and fundraising activities
• Maximise fundraising income from new and existing sources such as Corporates, Individual Giving, Community Fundraising and Events
• Develop new relationships and build on existing ones with local businesses and community groups to enable them to support the charity
• Support the Senior Fundraising Manager on activities related to the charity’s 65th anniversary activities
• Plan and execute community fundraising events where appropriate
• Identify new fundraising events and manage existing events
• Maximise unrestricted income potential
• Collaborate with the wider organisation, particularly therapists
• Collaborate with the wider Marketing and Communications colleagues to ensure all events are professionally promoted and executed
• Ensure fundraising activities comply with legislative and recommended best practice
• Maintain good working relationships with all charity stakeholders including trustees, charity management team, staff, volunteers, supporters, members of the public and potential donors.
• Lead on the fundraising administration of donations and gifts and ensure donors are acknowledged in a timely and appropriate manner.
• With the Finance team, manage gift aid forms and assist the collection of gift aid income.
• At all times, comply with the Centres’ policies and procedures and promote the Bobath Concept in all that they do and undertake ad hoc duties as required.
• Support the Senior Fundraising Manager with the preparation of fundraising evaluation and monitoring reports to funders and fundraising reports to the Board
• Comply with any other reasonable request made by the Senior Fundraising Manager, the COO and CEO

Personal Specification:

Qualifications / Education
Degree level qualification or equivalent. 
A high standard of educational attainment and evidence of marketing/fundraising training
Qualification in Fundraising - desirable
Experience
At least 3 years’ experience of working in one or more of the following areas: Challenge Events, Online Events, Community Fundraising, Individual giving is essential.
Proven ability to meet or exceed fundraising targets
Experience of working in health, disability, or allied fields is desirable.
Experience of digital fundraising campaigns.
Skills
High level of communication, interpersonal and PR skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Able to work with a diverse team
Ability to take the initiative, be creative and proactive
Project management
Ability to use ICT systems and packages, including Microsoft Office and CRM databases
Ability to use online fundraising platforms such as JustGiving
Ability to update website with fundraising events
Strong admin skills, attention to detail and ability to follow through
Knowledge
A good understanding of the events fundraising market and trends
Knowledge of fundraising standards and guidelines
Understanding of GDPR requirements
An awareness of Cerebral Palsy and its impact on the families Bobath supports would be advantageous
Knowledge of the fundraising environment in the Watford area would be desirable.
Other
A genuine commitment to disability equality
An understanding of disability issues or the capacity to learn
Able to prioritise competing demands
Able to self-motivate
Positive, constructive attitude.
Able to attend events outside usual working hours when required. 
A clean driving license and access to own car
Enhanced DBS Check required