Asylum Jobs
BENEFITS
28 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Life Assurance x4 of basic salary
Income protection scheme
8% employer contribution pension scheme
Flexibility
JOB PURPOSE
The Head of Finance will lead a small, established finance team and will need to drive a successful business partnership approach with teams across the organisation, achieving greater efficiency both in ways of working and in purchasing and in investigating how our systems and technology can best meet our operational needs. This role is pivotal in the charity, and a great opportunity for an exceptional finance professional to contribute to the continuous improvement of the charity, finance function and team. You will take day to day responsibility for financial accounting, the provision of management information and will actively manage financial planning and forecasting. You will also input into strategy on a functional and organisational level.
A track record in successful business partnering is essential as we develop and refine our business model. Previous experience in a management information function, either within the not-for-profit sector or a similar sized commercial organisation, is needed. You will need to liaise closely with non-finance staff to ensure financial information is made meaningful and accessible and to support training to enable them to interpret the information provided and manage their budgets. Good communication skills and the ability to explain complex information to staff at varying levels are therefore essential as is the ability to provide leadership and motivate staff.
We have exciting organisational goals for the year ahead, including a review of our Finance system and an opportunity for the finance team to drive improvements to our processes and ensure we make best use of technology to drive efficiency and add value to our stakeholders. We are a small team in a small organisation with big ambition and offer a unique opportunity for development in your finance career.
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.
Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.
Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection, and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING
We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person.
UK for UNHCR is proud to have Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&I Approach. The group also works to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion.
We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours. Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a diverse role across the full spectrum of the finance function, with the post holder responsible for the timely provision of management information as well as leading the Finance Team in delivering a full financial accounting and statutory reporting service to ensure UK for UNHCR is compliant with all financial regulation. Central to the role is the critical review and the effective communication of financial information and its implications to all levels of management while also delivering a high quality, customer focused finance partnering service to senior managers and SMT.
Key accountabilities:
- Oversee the provision of clear, accurate, timely and user friendly (financial and non-financial) management information to Directors, senior managers and staff to support the decision-making process and to allow managers to proactively manage their budgets.
- Take full management responsibility for the Finance Manager and Finance and Administration Assistant, leading, motivating and developing them so that that they are clearly focused, competent, and work effectively and efficiently.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prepare statutory accounts, corporation tax, Gift Aid, VAT, Charity Commission and other statutory financial returns for the charity and its trading subsidiary as appropriate.
- Manage the annual audit process, being the point of contact for external auditors on operational matters relating to the audit process and providing information and documentation supporting the annual report and accounts.
- Develop and maintain various business and financial planning processes in support of the strategic needs of the organisation. This includes:
- Annual budgeting process.
- Overseeing financial reforecasts at regular (currently quarterly) intervals.
- Playing an active role in the broader business planning process.
- Planning and managing cash flows to meet the short and long-term needs of the organisation, maximising interest receivable where opportunities allow.
- Drive financial ownership, accountability and understanding across the organisation by ensuring budget owners have the knowledge, skills and tools to manage their budgets effectively. Ensure effective financial business partnering is underpinned by effective processes and guidance.
- Provide support to all teams and in particular the fundraising teams in the completion of funding applications and, following successful bids, ensuring appropriate processes are in place to monitor and report progress of Restricted Funding projects.
- Recommend an appropriate reporting process and format for restricted projects to enable their effective management by budget holders and for inclusion in management accounts reporting.
- Ensure the internal financial control environment is adequate to safeguard the Charity’s assets and is properly documented, and liaise as needed with external professional advisors, such as auditors and our bankers.
- Ensure premises and facilities are managed appropriately on a day-to-day basis, line managing the Finance and Administration Assistant, and taking the lead in matters relating to property leases.
- Develop own knowledge base and keep abreast of changes in the regulatory and financial environment, as well as new initiatives and best practice in the sector to ensure the charity’s policies and processes are fit for purpose and adapt as UK for UNHCR evolves.
- Support the Senior Management Team in other work as may be required from time to time and, as time allows, engage in the broader work of the charity to ensure the post holder has a recognisable profile as the leader of a key team and has an understanding of the work we do.
The above list is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to perform duties that are not detailed above.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE
Knowledge:
- A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) with significant post qualification finance experience at a senior level.
Skills:
- Track record of success at a senior level within an organisation of comparable size and complexity, including hands on experience in delivering a bespoke finance service.
- Proven ability to communicate successfully with different stakeholders, both written and verbal, and including the ability to influence and negotiate.
- Ability to critically review, analyse and interpret complex financial and management information and present it clearly and appropriately to different audiences.
- Comfortable in dealing with detail as required given the constraints of working in a small team.
- Confident with a range of IT software, including hands on experience in managing, using and configuring accounting packages.
- Experience of software implementation, and ideally of accounting systems.
- Strong leadership skills including the ability to motivate and develop staff members.
- Knowledge of the legislative, tax and regulatory framework of companies, ideally in the not-for-profit sector.
- Track record in successful project management.
- Ability to identify, assess and manage risks and make recommendations based on objective criteria.
- Team player able to establish productive working relationships with both colleagues and externally.
- Strategic thinker who is pro-active in identifying opportunities for the organisation, and within the finance function for improvements in business process.
Experience:
- Relevant post-qualification experience, to include managing a finance team.
- Experience of developing and implementing financial procedures and controls.
- Experience of commercial or charity accounting including the preparation of statutory accounts and preferably SORP compliance.
- Experience of preparing management accounts in a rigorous environment.
- Experience of managing the preparation of budgets and business plans.
- Experience of VAT accounting, preferably the partial exemption basis and corporation tax.
WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR?
You will be part of a high performing agile team of talented people, all committed to build solidarity and raise funds for refugees and displaced people worldwide. You will be working in a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment, where your work will be recognised and appraised.
What else?
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays.
- Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing.
- Access to 100s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases.
- Office wellness perks.
- Discount on gym memberships.
- Hybrid and Flexible Working.
- Staff socials.
Financial
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%.
- Non-contributory group life assurance scheme
- Non-contributory Income protection scheme.
- One-off contribution towards homeworking set up.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Enhanced sick pay scheme.
Development
- Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
- Individual training budget.
HOW TO APPLY
If you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, please apply by completing our application form which is available in the documents section.
Closing date: 28th May 2024
Interview dates: Week commencing 3rd June 2024 (first round), w/c 10th June 2024 (second round)
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact us on the email address on our online portal. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.
United Kingdom for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is registered with the Charity Commission (England & Wales), charity no. 1183415. It is the UK national partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency.
We stand with refugees – will you join us?
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Purpose and Scope of the Role
We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team and take on the role of providing professional and impactful advice and guidance to individuals and families accessing RMC services. As part of this position, you will be instrumental in supporting the team and management in fulfilling the needs of our beneficiaries and achieving organisational targets.
The successful candidate will excel in delivering personalised support that meets the unique requirements of each service user, ensuring their journey with RMC is both productive and fulfilling. Additionally, they will play a vital role in collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to drive collective efforts towards meeting our overarching objectives.
If you are passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities;
Working within the team
· To ensure the professional and organisational requirements are respected and met during the delivery of advice.
· To assist the senior colleagues and Operations Manager in order to drive efficiency, quality, systems improvement and target achievement.
Casework and advice
· To offer advice, advocacy and support to service users with various aspects related to their welfare as requested by the management of RMC and funders’ requirements.
· To maintain confidentiality in all dealings with service users and ensure their needs are met in a satisfactory and sensitive manner.
· To provide appropriate support and mentoring to any volunteers under supervision.
· To represent RMC at external meetings and events when required by the senior colleagues.
· To maintain effective working relationships with partners and stakeholders.
A DBS check will be carried out for this post.
Flexibility
In order to deliver the stated aims of for this post, a degree of flexibility is needed and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above, such duties will fall within the scope of the job and be directly related within the appropriate pay grade. The job description will therefore be subject to periodic review with the post holder to ensure it accurately reflects the duties that are being performed
Person Specification
Experience and Skills
Desirable
Essential
Experience of advice work dealing with asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants
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Ability to communicate complex information clearly to distressed clients.
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A proven high standard of communication skills, including written, oral, presentational and inter-personal skills.
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Ability to produce high quality written work to deadline, organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise a demanding workload.
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Commitment to equality and diversity
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Strong commitment to work towards OISC regulation
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To be fluent in at least one of these community languages – Arabic, Kurdish, Farsi, French, Amharic, Tigrinya, Polish, Russian, Lithuanian, Romanian, Punjabi, Urdu. Essential.
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An ability to self-motivate and work independently.
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Experience of working in a multicultural environment and sensitivity towards other cultures
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Educated to degree level or equivalent
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A proven record of team work and flexibility
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Excellent listening skills and ability to empathise as well as establish boundaries to avoid emotional over-involvement
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The Helen Bamber Foundation (HBF) is a specialist UK charity which provides expert care and support for refugees and people seeking asylum who have experienced extreme human cruelty such as torture or human trafficking. We work with hundreds of clients every year from all over the world. HBF delivers a specialist Model of Integrated Care that addresses the complex needs and vulnerabilities of survivors. Through the Model of Integrated Care, the HBF offers survivors access to an individually tailored programme of specialist psychological care and medical advisory services, legal protection including providing expert medico-legal documentation, welfare and housing support, and creative and skills activities within an integration programme. Where someone is a survivor of human trafficking they benefit from HBF’s counter-trafficking programme of support. The Foundation’s expertise is renowned in the field.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Client Services Team which operates within HBF’s vibrant, multi-disciplinary team. The duties of Client Services Administrator are two-fold 1) is to host our busy reception area and friendly waiting room; welcome clients and visiting professionals to the Helen Bamber Foundation and attend to any needs they might have and 2) to oversee the booking of appointments between clients and staff/volunteers across the organisation; liaising with third parties and clinicians in relation to Initial Assessments; booking and managing doctor’s diaries for our Medical Advisory Services and the booking of interpreters across the organisation. You will be at the heart of an exciting team of experts, working as the face of HBF and the first point of contact for both external and internal queries. You will be a self-motivating team player, organised, efficient and have a compassionate mind-set.
The role will work closely with the other person in post as Client Services Administrator and jointly manage the workload. The role also includes assistance and general facilities support to the Senior Operations and HR Coordinator.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
HBF is an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer. We are committed to attracting and recruiting diverse candidates as we are keen to make sure that our staff, trustees, volunteers and ambassadors reflect the communities we serve and the wider community we work in at every level within the organisation. We particularly welcome applications from Minority Ethnicities.
As is the nature of this sector, the role will be exposed to traumatic and distressing material and, whilst they will be supported by their line manager and surrounding team, they should also be able to demonstrate knowledge of good self-care principles in an intense work environment and dissemination of those principles to other members of the team.
Please note that the successful candidate will be offered the job subject to suitable references and an enhanced DBS check. If appointed, you will be required to give your consent to HBF to receive regular updates on your criminal records status throughout your employment.
Please submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter by 5 pm on Tuesday 21 May 2024, interviews will be scheduled for the commencing week. Your application should outline your relevant skills and experience, as well as how your previous experience matches the listed responsibilities and person specifications.
Please state in your covering letter when you would be available to start the role. In setting the salary regard has been had to the NCJ payscales.
Interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible following closure of the role at our offices in central London. For any queries, please contact Laila Amarneh.
We regret that we can only respond to applicants who make it to the interview stage. No agencies.
We give Survivors of trafficking and torture the strength to move on.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD A CV OR A COVER LETTER AS THESE ARE NOT ACCEPTED. Please upload the application form via Breathe HR. Your application will be rejected without a completed application form (Please check vacancy documents)
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At Bookmark Reading Charity, we exist to change children’s life stories through the joy of reading. Volunteers are vital to our ongoing success at Bookmark and our team are focused on providing them with a positive and rewarding volunteer experience. As a Volunteer Coordinator, you will play a key role in the communications with, support for and retention of volunteers. You will also help develop the volunteer experience across the organisation, ensuring continuity and quality in our volunteer involvement practices.
Primary Responsibilities
- Work with the Volunteer Services Manager to deliver the Volunteer Strategy and Bookmark’s vision
- Deliver mechanisms to maintain or improve volunteer activeness , satisfaction and retention
- Act as primary contact for volunteers, supporting with enquiries and concerns
- Deliver ongoing volunteer stewardship and recognition functions
- Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of events and drop-in sessions for prospective, onboarding and onboarded volunteers
- Deliver continuous development and coordination of other support services, including but not limited to our volunteer messaging platform, engagement resources and the Volunteer Helpline
- Facilitate peer-to-peer engagement opportunities for volunteers
- Conduct, report and advise on volunteer feedback and insights
- Support with delivery of Volunteer Advisory Board
- Support with creation and delivery of volunteer marketing and publicity opportunities
- Deliver prospective and current volunteer communications
- Deliver ongoing volunteer problem-solving and complaints functions
- Provide volunteer references upon request
- Operate recurring volunteer data and reporting functions
- Operate bespoke volunteer programming, including single session delivery
- Liaise with Schools Team to communicate and action feedback and requests
- Manage volunteer vetting and training update procedures
- Deliver ad hoc volunteer engagement functions
- Input and maintain accurate and up-to-date information on our systems, including Salesforce CRM and SharePoint
- Assist Application Support Team to deliver volunteer interviews and processing during periods of high volunteer application volume
- Any other reasonable duties, as required
Person specification
Essential
- Experience of supporting volunteers
- Understanding of the external volunteering environment and relevant implications for volunteering and service delivery
- Excellent organisation and project planning skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Experience with safeguarding procedures
- Enthusiastic, professional and positive approach with a strong customer service ethos
- Structured problem-solving approach with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and contribute as part of a team
- Ability to be persuasive, motivating and empathetic when liaising with volunteers and staff
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (particularly Outlook, Excel and Word)
- Passionate about our vision and mission
Desirable
- Salesforce and / or SharePoint experience
- Data-driven approach
- Customer service or client support experience
- Experience involving volunteers in youth or academic settings
- Understanding of the legislative and regulatory requirements relevant to volunteers
- Familiarity with the Investing in Volunteers (IIV) quality standard
- Experience as a volunteer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
THE ROLE: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) / Permanent / Job description and application pack are available to download from our website.
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you are able to support young people by providing a safe environment for them to feel safe and comfortable?
is looking for a warm, reliable, and proactive Housing Night Worker to join our friendly and dynamic staff team, based in the heart of Guildford, Surrey.
The Foyer is one of our 24-hour supported accommodation services, housing up to 34 young people, aged 16-25 who have multiple and complex needs, including many who are unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people. Our specialist supported accommodation is a safe and secure environment where young people are supported to acquire the necessary skills in preparation for living independently and can safely explore their increased freedom and choice and develop the responsibilities associated with adulthood.
Your primary role will be to keep our service and young people, safe. You will help to contribute to a great working environment, with a calm, yet assertive manner, being able to handle potentially difficult situations. In addition, you will complete health and safety checks, ensuring the service is clean and tidy and reporting any repairs. You will be lone working as part of the role, so you will need to be comfortable with decision making and following procedures.
You will work a shift 21:30-08:30, on a four night on, four night off rota. Although these are long shifts, you will get four days off after, which can provide a great work life balance.
ABOUT YOU: We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.
Ideally you will have experience working with young people, those considered vulnerable or with multiple and complex needs along with being able to demonstrate a real passion for wanting to work with young people. You will have an understanding of the needs of single homeless clients aged 16-25 and the ability to engage, motivate and inspire, with a strong commitment to changing the life of others for the better.
You will already have clear verbal and written communication skills, good IT and keyboard skills and the ability to self-motivate. You will be proactive in you thinking, with the ability to manage lots of tasks at the same time and keep appropriate records. In addition, you will have the ability to de-escalate volatile situations and manage challenging behaviour appropriately.
If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact . Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at
CLOSING DATE: 26 May 2024 at midnight.We reserve the right to close this advert early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK.
An inclusive workplace: We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. We encourage applications from people from all sections of the communities that we serve.
Accessibility: If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact us. If you are local to our Head Office in Hove, we can provide you with a paper copy of the job advert and application form.
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including the Children’s barred list and the Adults’ barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
About The Connection at St Martin’s
We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.
London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.
About the Role
- You will have substantive experience in providing immigration advice and casework, with the relevant Level 2 OISC qualification (or OISC level 1 working towards Level 2). Please note only candidates with the relevant OISC qualification and legal experience will be considered.
- You will be part of a specialist team that provides a migration service within a centre for people experiencing homelessness and interconnecting needs.
- You will have experience of working jointly with other agencies and building strong, effective partnerships internally and externally.
Full job description can be found on our website.
Salary: £36,159
Closing Date: Sunday 19th May
Interview Date: Friday 24th May
Our Benefits
· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget
· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy
· Enhanced family friendly policies
· Day off for moving house
· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)
· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)
We are a London Living Wage employer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Catalysts CIC is a busy, buzzy social enterprise that tries hard to live up to its name. We’re working in partnership with Gloucestershire County Council and need an energetic, and imaginative person to coordinate things for us.
You will lead the Gloucestershire Community Micro-enterprise Project which will support local entrepreneurial people and community organisations to offer new and creative care and support options for people who need help at home or in their communities. In this way we will help people to get the support they need to live the life they want.
To do this job you must:
- Understand the world of care - but maybe feel it could do with a bit of a shake up!
- Be a real people person - able to work well with all sorts of folks with confidence.
- Instinctively make connections - and join up dots that are sometimes less than obvious.
- Be able to spot what people are good at and nurture it.
Have a look at our website and the job description and person specification for more information about us and the job. You will be employed by Community Catalysts and based in the Gloucestershire area.
Follow the link to download an application pack which includes the job description and person specification.
Closing date for applications is 1.00pm on 28th May 24 and interviews will take place on 4th June 2024 in Gloucester.
We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Deputy Trust Executive to work closely with the Director of The Linbury Trust and the Lead Trust Executive of The Headley Trust, to ensure that grant-making is in keeping with the philanthropic vision, values, and ethos of the Trustees.
The Linbury Trust and The Headley Trust are independent grant making Trusts, part of the operating office of The Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts (SFCT). Established by members of three generations of the Sainsbury family, the trusts’ support for charitable causes for over 50 years represents one of the leading examples of sustained philanthropy in Britain.
With a wide and varied remit, including Arts, Heritage UK and Health and Social welfare, the key responsibilities will include:
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Providing the Trustees with expert professional advice and well-judged recommendations for grant-making, based on detailed knowledge of their sector and comprehensive research and analysis.
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Assisting in the management of grant making operations including assessing applications, conducting due diligence, and ensuring effective grants administration.
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Reviewing and evaluating the progress of programmes and partnerships, working closely with recipients of grants and programmatic investments to develop their capacity to maximise impact and ensure effectiveness.
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Providing Trustees with research relevant to the Trusts’ mission and priority areas as well as financial and narrative reports, and information on the Trust programmes including grants, investments, and projects.
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Cultivating a network of contacts with experience in working in the Trusts’ priority areas and building partnerships and funder collaborations to improve the effectiveness of grant making in the sector.
About you:
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With experience and understanding of working in areas of activity relevant to the Trusts’ work, you will have demonstrated experience in managing grant programmes with diverse grantees to achieve strategic charitable goals.
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With excellent communication skills, you will be able to present ideas skilfully both in writing and in person and be able to build rapport with Trustees and build strong collaborative working relationships with other funders, expert advisors, NGOs, and grantees.
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You will have strong research skills based on knowledge of the charity sector and be able to successfully plan and manager a substantial administrative workload, with careful attention and be able to effectively prioritise work across both Trusts.
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You will be confident to take initiative and work independently and thrive in working in a complex and diverse environment, but most importantly, you will whole-heartedly support the family’s realisation of its philanthropy and demonstrate commitment to the Trustees’ objectives and grant-making priorities.
A full job description can be found on our website here.
Benefits
We offer the following benefits, designed to promote your work-life balance, and make your time working for us enjoyable and rewarding.
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Pension with 12% employer contribution
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Life assurance, critical illness cover and income protection scheme
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Cycle to work scheme and interest free season ticket loan
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Private health and dental care / Annual health assessments
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Employer Assistance Programme (EAP)
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Wellbeing related policies and initiatives
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Flexible and hybrid working
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Social events throughout the year
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Volunteering policy, up to six days’ paid leave per year
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Give As You Earn scheme
Timeline
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Closing date: Tuesday 28th May
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First interviews: Wednesday 12th June
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Second interviews: Monday 17th June
SFCT is committed to creating an inclusive environment, promoting equality, valuing diversity, and combating unfair treatment at recruitment and during employment. We want to make sure that we always recruit the best person for the job in a way that is fair and equitable and demonstrates our commitment to valuing diversity at all stages of our recruitment process.
By anonymising your responses and focusing on your skills that are relevant to this role, you will be given a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We welcome conversations about your flexible working requirements and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success.
The Linbury Trust
The Linbury Trust was established by Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover KG and his wife Anya, Lady Sainsbury CBE and the former ballerina Anya Linden.
The Trust’s focus is public engagement with culture including arts, dance, museums, and heritage, especially when this has benefits such as improved quality of life. We also support work that improves the choices of people experiencing disadvantage and inequality, including homelessness, and refugees and asylum seekers.
We fund work and projects that helps older people to live well, especially those experiencing isolation and complex health needs and help projects that support the environment and climate and connect people with nature.
The Headley Trust
The Headley Trust was founded in 1973 by Sir Timothy Sainsbury.
The Trust funds Arts and Heritage UK (including curatorial support, Industrial, Conservation and Marine Heritage, Archaeological and outreach projects plus the Museums Archaeological Acquisition Fund); Health & Social Welfare (including support for older people and projects that help disadvantaged families and young people); Cathedrals; Education (bursary and apprenticeship support in conservation and heritage skills and music and dance) and Overseas (including Arts & Heritage projects in South Eastern Europe and programmes in anglophone countries in Africa.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Student Advisor
We’re looking for someone with a passion for supporting and empowering others to join our collaborative and radically inclusive team at Exeter Students' Guild.
Our team of Student Advisors work to ensure that students are able to access free, independent and confidential advice on issues that affect their university experience, so that they are empowered to advocate for themselves, and to help students Love Exeter.
You will empower students to understand their rights, to identify and access appropriate sources of support, and to navigate processes and procedures that can be complex and challenging at times. The role plays a key part in ensuring students have relevant information and resources through the provision of advice casework and individual advocacy.
Who are we?
The Students’ Guild is the University of Exeter’s students’ union, led by students for students. We’re an independent charity, offering a wide range of opportunities, services and support to help students get the most out of their unique journeys at university. This includes everything from social activities to making sure things are going well on their academic course. We have over 100 student groups and all of our work is led by, and in the best interest of, our members.
The Guild is a truly rewarding place to work. Our talented and passionate staff make a real difference to the lives of students every single day, working together to achieve the Guild’s purpose: to shape an excellent student experience for all students at Exeter by empowering them to take their place in the world and make a positive difference. We are looking for people who recognise that the Guild is student-led and share a genuine passion for student engagement and empowerment. If you share a commitment to our values and want to be part of a radically inclusive organisation with a seriously exciting future ahead, we can’t wait to hear from you.
What will you bring?
- You’ll have some experience in advocacy, advice or other work which has a focus on empowering individuals. Also to have some experience in dealing with sensitive information and situations.
- You’ll be able to have a good level of communication and be able to recognise when to adapt you communication to ensure it is being delivered in a way which is accessible to others.
- You know how to work as a team and be able to collaborate effectively across multiple teams to achieve a shared goal.
We offer lots of great benefits including enhanced pay for expectant parents, at least 6-weeks’ holiday, sustainable travel incentives and a confidential employee advice service and assistance programme. We’re committed to helping you achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life through a real commitment to flexible working. We also provide access to great development, helping you to gain valuable experience in the charity sector and beyond, and ensuring that you have opportunities to grow your career at the Guild and beyond.
Inclusion is central to the Guild. We approach our work collaboratively, empower our people and celebrate our uniqueness. If you’re driven to empower others and achieve great things, you’ll fit right in. Our people are proud of who they are and value each other’s differences, and we are committed to creating a diverse community that is radically inclusive of race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience.
Dates for your Diary
- Closing Date: 20 May 2024 at 10am
- Shortlisting: 22 May 2024
- Interviews: 29 May 2024
Helping students to Love Exeter.
BENEFITS
28 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Life Assurance x4 of basic salary
Income protection scheme
8% employer contribution pension scheme
Flexibility
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.
Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.
Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING
We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person.
UK for UNHCR is proud to have Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&I Approach. The group also works to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion.
We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours. Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.
JOB PURPOSE
UK for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency's national charity partner, is looking for an ambitious and proactive Corporate Partnerships Manager to join the Private Partnerships & Philanthropy team.
In this exciting role, you will lead on the management of a number of our existing and new relationships with companies to create and grow mutually beneficial, multi-year partnerships, playing a key part in the success of our annual fundraising programme. You will enjoy developing strong relationships and have excellent communication and problem- solving skills. You will be a confident communicator with a track record of meeting and exceeding financial targets.
You will line manage the PPH Coordinator, with responsibility for managing performance and supporting their development.
This role is predominately an account management post, with some new business development.
ROLE RESPONSIBLITIES
- Lead on the management of a number of high value strategic corporate partnerships, liaising across departments and virtual teams to monitor, evaluate and report on progress against partnership KPIs, targets, activities and budgets.
- Develop annual and multi-year budgets and plans for partners.
- Identify opportunities for partnership visibility and communications, and where possible employee engagement.
- Manage a portfolio of partnerships, providing first-class relationship management and maximising value, including financial, advocacy, pro bono and in-kind support.
- Work with existing corporate engagement products and develop new employee fundraising ideas.
- Research new trends and innovations and emerging areas of interest for corporate partners.
- Remain flexible and quickly respond to emergency situations, identifying and responding to fundraising opportunities.
- Initiate, organise and coordinate a calendar of cultivation and stewardship events and identify visibility opportunities for UK for UNHCR.
- Manage the PPH Coordinator, ensuring they are develop and supported to deliver on performance targets.
- Collaborate with UK and international Private Partnerships & Philanthropy colleagues where possible to strengthen engagement with partners and prospects across channels.
- Work within UK4U’s due diligence policy and GDPR policies and processes.
- Support new business prospecting, research and cultivation.
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate data on donors on Salesforce and SharePoint
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE
Essential Experience
- A track record of developing partnerships and managing relationships with corporate partners to deliver high value, muti-year corporate partnership(s).
- A track record of devising and delivering bespoke and engaging partnership fundraising plans and campaigns to grow income and engagement.
- Experience of communicating complex themes and subjects to a variety of audiences, written and verbal in an engaging and motivating way.
- Experience of event management and co-ordination to engage corporates and their employees
- Line management of one or more team members.
Essential Skills/Knowledge
- Ability to act proactively to identify new engagement and fundraising opportunities;
- Ability to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines within a collaborative team environment;
- Good attention to detail, strong ability to proof-read and pick up inconsistencies;
- Able to demonstrate flexibility, with a willingness to respond quickly, particularly at times of humanitarian crisis;
- Strong presentation, communication (written and verbal) skills, and interpersonal skills;
- Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills;
- Experience of developing annual and multi-year budgets and plans
- Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project skills.
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Building a new business pipeline and successfully securing new income;
- Experience of working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment;
- Passionate interest in refugee or broader charity sector, and the drive to further your fundraising knowledge.
WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR?
You will be part of a high performing agile team of talented people, all committed to build solidarity and raise funds for refugees and displaced people worldwide. You will be working in a flexible, supportive and inclusive environment, where your work will be recognised and appraised.
What else?
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays (or pro-rata for part time).
- Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing.
- Hybrid and Flexible Working.
- Access to 100s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases.
- Office wellness perks.
- Discount on gym memberships.
- Staff socials.
Financial
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%.
- Non-contributory group life assurance scheme.
- Non-contributory Income protection scheme.
- One-off contribution towards homeworking set up.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Enhanced sick pay scheme.
Development
- Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
- Individual training budget.
HOW TO APPLY
If you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, please apply by completing our application form which is available in the documents section.
Closing date: Wednesday 29 May 2024
Interview dates: w/c 03 June 2024 (first round),
w/c 10 June 2024 (second round).
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact us on the email address on our online portal. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.
We stand with refugees – will you join us?
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
It is an exciting and important time to be joining us at Crisis. We work with thousands of people across England, Scotland and Wales so they can leave homelessness behind for good. We have recently adapted the way our services work to maximise our impact in ending homelessness. We have increased our capacity to work with people one to one and also strengthened our ability to support those people facing the most barriers to preventing or ending their homelessness.
About the role
We are a dynamic, innovative and values-led organisation, with the opportunity and flexibility to develop our services to meet the needs of the people we work with. As part of our commitment to end the homelessness of more people using our direct services, including people with complex needs, we are seeking a Practitioner Psychologist or Psychological Therapist to work across our Edinburgh Skylight service.
You will join an extraordinary team of frontline lead workers with a focus on people facing homelessness who have survived a range of difficult and traumatic experiences.
Hours: Full time (35 hours) or Part time (min. 21 hours)
About you
We are looking for people who are community focused and driven by shared values. You will look forward to engaging with individuals who have very difficult lives and have struggled to access traditional forms of support. You will have the skills to offer creative and flexible individual work, alongside consultation and reflective practice to core groups, multi-agency networks and the wider system. You will be excited about joining a local team of people who share a commitment to end homelessness and a national team of psychologists led by a Lead Psychologist.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave which increases with service
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay
- Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
- And more! (Full list of benefits available on our website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.
Closing date: Monday 3rd June (23:59)
Interviews will be held on the 13th and 14th June
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Recruitment team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
MK SNAP is an award-winning charity based in Walnut Tree Milton Keynes and supports people with Learning Disabilities from the region in our state-of-the-art Education & Training Centre. We pride ourselves on being a progressive and professional organisation that values its people and you can be sure that your professional development and leadership skills will be at the forefront of your working experience.
As the Events and Community Fundraising Manager, you will play a central role in developing and implementing MK SNAP’s marketing strategies, with a primary focus on events and community fundraising initiatives. You will be responsible for creating engaging campaigns that raise awareness, drive participation, and generate support for MK SNAP. The role requires a strategic thinker who can effectively utilise the full marketing mix to achieve our aim of providing an exemplary education setting for our learners.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Home-Start Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham (HSWKCHF) is going through an exciting time; we are an innovative team who are creative and wholly committed to giving children and families the very best start in life. We are expanding our team to meet the growing needs of our communities and reach more families in need. This is an opportunity to join our enthusiastic and supportive staff team for a 12-month post (with the possibility of extension subject to funding).
As a Family Support Co-ordinator you will join our team of compassionate, experienced Family Support Co-ordinators, working to build strong relationships with local families facing complex challenges;
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You will work one-to-one with families to identify their needs, match them to a trained volunteer and regularly review their progress.
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You will provide on-going support and supervision to skilled, diverse volunteers, and work hard to build and maintain links with referring partners throughout our communities, ensuring holistic support for families.
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As needs are identified, you will work together with our team of Family Support Co-ordinators to develop and facilitate supportive groups and activities for families.
Essential requirements:
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Experience of supporting children and families; knowledge and understanding of their needs
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Good interpersonal skills and a positive team player
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Knowledge of safeguarding and the ability to supervise befriending volunteers
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A commitment to anti-discriminatory practice
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Ability to work using your own initiative
If you share our passion for supporting families and have experience in early years, family support or community work, we would love to hear from you!
We offer a genuinely rewarding and positive work environment with ongoing opportunities for training and development.
To apply, please download the documents below and return your Application Form and Monitoring Form to us by Monday 27th May, 5pm.
HSWKCHF is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity.
An appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Interviews will be held the week beginning 3rd June in our Westminster office.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Chief Executive will be responsible for providing leadership, developing, and implementing Living Well Bromley’s strategic and operational plans, leading on partnership and business development, and being an effective advocate for the charity and its beneficiaries.
They will lead a senior management team of three (the Operations Manager, Funding and Communications Manager and Advocacy Manager).They will be responsible for ensuring financial control and supporting and advising on governance best practice across all aspects of the charity.
This post is a first-tier post directly reporting to the Board of Trustees. Ideally the post holder will have a Christian faith and be committed to core Christian values.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Northern Ireland Policy Adviser
CARE Office, Belfast (hybrid working options may be considered)
£33,000-£37,000 (FTE) and generous staff benefits
Full time
NB. Part-time applications (minimum of three days per week) for this role will be considered. A part-time role would focus solely on Northern Ireland-specific projects. Please specify your preference when completing the application form.
CARE (Christian Action, Research and Education) has been at the heart of research, advocacy, education programmes and social action projects that have sought to change perceptions of how the Bible can be the basis of effective public policy solutions to some of our biggest social and political challenges for almost 40 years.
This is an exciting time to join CARE! Following the appointment of our new Chief Executive in 2021, we have embarked on an ambitious new strategy for engaging with politics and policy development across the UK – speaking out for the vulnerable and the voiceless, informed by our conviction that the Bible tells a better story for human flourishing.
To help enable this, we are looking to grow our expert and high-achieving Public Policy Team. We are looking for an experienced, innovative, creative, skilled and energetic policy professional who is excited by the prospect of developing policy from the ground up, and building expertise in diverse areas such as poverty, strengthening families, children and young people, beginning and end of life, violence against women, disability, addictions, older people, and freedom of speech and religion.
This will probably be your second or third role in this field, and there is a real opportunity to make your mark. You will be passionate about the relevance of God’s word for the politics and culture of today and excited about bringing faith, good research and practical evidence to bear on public policy and legislation in both Northern Ireland and Great Britain. You will be comfortable speaking to politicians, academics and members of church congregations alike.
For further information, read the detailed Job Profile. There is a genuine occupational requirement for this role to be filled by a Christian – see CARE’s statement of faith.
The role is based in CARE’s Belfast Office, though hybrid working options are available. This role is designed to have a 3:2 split working on Northern Ireland-specific projects, and broader policy work across Great Britain. As noted above, Part-Time applications for the 3-day Northern Ireland aspect of the role only may be considered. Please specify your preference when completing the application form.
To apply, please click the link below.
The deadline for applications is 11pm on Sunday 9 June.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted no later than Thursday 13 June, with interviews taking place the week commencing 17 June.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.