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About this role
Join the mission to protect our planet's future by becoming our Senior Grant Officer. Synchronicity Earth is a growing organisation with an expanding team, and we are now looking for an experienced Grant Administrator to take ownership of the grant-making process within the team and organisation, building on the structures already in place to ensure we are a supportive and dynamic place to work.
Our grant-making model is unique. We channel philanthropic donations from trusts and foundations, corporate foundations, corporates or individual donors through partners and grantees (identified by our in-house team of conservation experts who make up the ‘Research Team’), which are undertaking conservation work in those areas that most critically need support. The central core and operating costs of Synchronicity Earth are generously covered by the Synchronicity Foundation, which means that any donation we receive is disbursed out to the field without a management or administration fee taken. This enables the donor to have confidence that 100% of their funding is going out to the field and delivering impact.
Synchronicity Earth’s mission is clear: we blend passion and action to provide safe havens for endangered species, support communities living in harmony with nature, and turn conservation into a worldwide effort. By joining, you're not just taking part; you're weaving your own story into a future that's brighter and sustainable for all.
We understand that life sometimes takes unexpected turns, and we welcome candidates who may have taken a career break. Your unique experiences and fresh perspective will only enhance our team's diversity and strengthen our ability to tackle the complex challenges facing our planet.
Specific responsibilities will include the following:
- Oversee and manage the distribution and administration of all grants within our programmes.
- Work with both the Programme and Philanthropy Teams to ensure all grants are matched with the relevant income stream.
- Oversee the grant admin work of programme officers to ensure accuracy and timely delivery of grant paperwork.
- Monitor and track grantee compliance with all report submissions and any other key deliverables.
- Manage the grant pipeline, reporting issues to the Programmes Team, working towards solutions with partners and enabling speedy grant giving.
- Support the Programme Team in development of rolling 3-year plans for funding, and liaise with Philanthropy Team to allow planning for fundraising.
- Provide advice and guidance to applicants and grantees on administrative procedures, policies and practices.
- Act as the internal point of contact for all grants in our database (Salesforce).
- Coordinate and deliver on reporting requirements to the Finance, Research, Operations and Risk teams for all grant giving.
- Support across teams as required on entry, cleaning, research and administration relating to data management.
- Work to develop processes and systems to improve efficiency.
For the right candidate, there will be opportunities to increase your experience and responsibilities and potential career development as the organisation grows.
Essential skills and experience
- Grant management experience (at least 3 years).
- Experience of working with finance and database systems i.e., Salesforce, NetSuite, Fluxx.
- Proven track record of managing grant pipelines and financial implications.
- Proven track record of working and communicating across multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Excellent attention to detail.
Candidates from Black, Asian, and Minority-Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds and people with disabilities with the above essential criteria who opt-in to our Guaranteed Interview Scheme will enter the first recruitment stage, see more information at the bottom of this advert.
Your development: skills and experience from this role
The following list is meant to provide guidance for your application while also demonstrating the type of skills and experience you will utilise and develop as part of this role. If there is anything here which you currently have no experience in, but would like to develop, then this would be a great role for you. Please let us know in your application if any of these particularly appeal to you, or you have some experience already.
Key skills and training:
- Experience of working with a diverse range of global organisations i.e., local grassroots, BINGOs etc.
- Experience of working in the charitable sector.
- Experience of working in the environmental sector.
- Project management skills.
- Accountancy skills.
- Second language (French, Spanish).
About us
Synchronicity Earth is a UK-based, global environmental charity which funds and supports organisations and individuals that aim to make our planet a better place to live for all its inhabitants.
We are a medium-sized charity which supports partners working to protect less well-known species and ecosystems around the world that receive less attention but face the greatest threats. We do this through our conservation Programmes, which identify, fund, and support organisations with a focus on: Amphibians, Asian Species, Congo Basin, Biocultural Diversity, Freshwater, and Ocean. We also support projects across two other areas: the More than Carbon initiative, a portfolio of climate and biodiversity projects targeted at corporate donors; and the Synchronicity Portfolio, which aims to foster systemic change to promote a greater focus on biodiversity conservation within different sectors. Our partners are mostly organisations embedded within their local communities, and often projects which also consider social impacts such as women’s health and empowerment, engagement with Indigenous Peoples, and sustainable livelihoods (e.g., small-scale fisheries) in addition to wildlife conservation.
Our workplace values and culture
We pride ourselves on having an open and inclusive culture. Our team supports each other and encourages new ideas and creativity to help us develop new projects and reach new audiences with our work. We aim to apply the same dedication to a flourishing diversity of people and wildlife on our planet through our programmes to our working environment and strive to make this environment open and inclusive for everyone. We recognise that the environment sector (and our organisation, as part of it) does not reflect the diversity of the global community it serves (particularly in terms of ethnic diversity) and has a long way to go to be as inclusive as possible to ensure people from all backgrounds and personal situations feel welcome in the workplace.
Reporting, location, and work hours
This position is a permanent position that is based in Synchronicity Earth offices in Central London, with the option for hybrid office/home working if the successful applicant wishes with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office (laptop would be provided for home working). During a 6-month probationary period we would require 4 days per week in the office. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the UK until at least the end of 2028, we cannot accept applicants who require visa sponsorship for this role.
Application & Recruitment Process
Inclusion is a priority throughout our workplace culture and is embedded in our recruitment process (we are actively still seeking to improve it through employee and candidate suggestions). For example, the first stage of recruitment will be anonymised to mitigate against unconscious bias. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds for this role, particularly non-graduates, and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. Please let us know at any stage during the recruitment process if you have any accessibility requirements, we can accommodate for you, and which pronouns you would like to be referred to by.
How to apply:
- Fill in our candidate survey.
- Submit a cover letter (one side of A4) outlining any relevant skills and experience you have for this role, why it interests you, and any particular skills that you would like to develop in this role, with your CV (no longer than two sides of A4) via Charity Jobs.
Closing date for applications: 22nd September 2024, 12noon
Expected first-stage interview dates:
- First Stage Interviews (Zoom): 30th September - 4 October 2024 (TBC)
- Second Stage Interviews (in-person): 7th October - 10th October 2024 (TBC).
- Step free access and accessible bathroom available.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
We recognise that people from Black, Asian, and Minority-Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds and people with disabilities are under-represented in our sector, and that there are often additional barriers present for people from these groups when applying for roles in the charity sector and beyond.
As part of our commitment to attract and retain talented individuals from under-represented groups to the conservation and environment sector, if you belong to these groups, you can opt in to the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) in our candidate survey (found in the supplementary material). If you meet the essential criteria for a role, you'll be guaranteed a first-stage assessment. In most cases, this will be a 20-minute interview held via Zoom, however, in the case of an extraordinary number of applicants, the first-stage candidates (including GIS) will receive a short assessment. The results of this assessment will be used to select candidates for the second-stage interview.
Please complete our candidate survey, found in the supporting documents, by the application deadline to be considered for our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Programmes and Partnerships Manager - Thriving Futures
Reports to:CEO, Black Thrive Global
Manages: Thriving Futures Project Officer
Office Location: Central Brixton, London (at least 2 days a week)
Salary: £38,000-£40,000
Benefits: 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension contribution, employee assistance program
Contract: FTE. Fixed term up to August 2025 with the opportunity to extend.
About Black Thrive
Black Thrive Global (BTG) evolved from the work of the Black Thrive Lambeth Partnership, which was established in 2016. We exist to address the inequalities that negatively impact the mental health and wellbeing of Black people so that the thriving of Black communities is the norm.
Our guiding principle is that Black communities should be at the forefront of reimagining, redefining and co-creating a society where systemic racism and other oppressive systems have been dismantled so that they have fulfilling lives. We have two priorities – building a Black Thrive Research Institute and embedding race equity in systems change.
In September 2021 we launched our Thriving Futures Collective which has expanded the work of Black Thrive Lambeth and launched Black Thrive in Haringey and Birmingham, with Mind in Haringey and Catalyst4Change as our partners.
We have grown rapidly since 2021 and so still have a start-up culture and often deal with competing priorities at a fast pace. As such we are seeking team members who can be responsive to change, adapt seamlessly to evolving projects, uphold momentum in their work, and remain steadfast in their commitment to the broader organisational purpose.
Purpose of the role
As the Programme and Partnerships Manager = Thriving Futures, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the implementation of the Thriving Futures programme, ensuring effective collaboration with partner organisations to advance Black Thrive’s mission. Relationship building with the localities teams is an important element of the role.
The Thriving Futures workstream is undergoing a strategic shift, focusing on key areas identified during its three years of operation. This includes intentional co-learning, community feedback through Black Thrive Community Assemblies, development of community metrics, and refining our role and offerings as a backbone organisation.
The role entails managing the programme’s day to day activities, ensuring alignment with the programme's objectives and goals, procuring additional funding resources and managing a Project Officer. You can anticipate working with different combinations of Black Thrive locality workstreams. Your responsibilities will vary, encompassing project management, financial oversight, strategic development, communications activities, as well as engaging in learning, reflection activities and research.
The role also has responsibility for assisting in writing and delivering grant applications and bids to major funders to secure funding to support the work of the programme.
Duties and responsibilities
- Lead on the planning, execution and monitoring for delivering the Black Thrive Global Thriving Futures programme and other activities related to the achievement of the programme objectives and milestones.
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Engage with and provide support to the Thriving Futures Collective partners (Lambeth, Haringey and Birmingham), staying informed about their activities and aligning initiatives with project requirements.
- Develop and deliver comprehensive project plans, schedules and budgets to ensure timely and efficient delivery of projects. While maintaining meticulous administrative and electronic systems to ensure the fulfilment of key project deliverables and dependencies, aligning with project goals and timelines.
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Provide guidance, support and supervision to the Thriving Futures Project Officer responsible for supporting the programme’s operations.
- Develop and execute fundraising strategies to secure additional financial resources for the Thriving Futures programme. Explore opportunities to package programme initiatives for income generation.
- Oversee data collection, analysis and reporting and lead on collaboration with partners to develop methodologies for transforming community feedback into actionable metrics.
- Assess and enhance support structures provided by Black Thrive Global as a backbone organisation, determining the needs of localities and the available support resources available.
- Develop evidenced frameworks informed by locality learnings and research findings that contribute to creating nuanced models of race equity systems change.
- Identify and foster external collaboration opportunities and stay informed about relevant external projects, initiatives, research, policies and practices.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, actively engaging in activities designed to enhance organisational learning and development.
- Collaborate with the Thriving Futures Collective partners to establish a comprehensive methodology for transforming community concerns gathered into actionable community metrics.
- Explore and establish meaningful and engaging content for internal and external blog posts and digital content across our communication channels to ensure effective communication of Thriving Futures work to relevant audiences.
- Produce and deliver presentations, reports and other material relevant to the role, including at Black Thrive Community Assemblies, Board meetings and for funders.
- Oversee financial management and programme governance, including consolidating financial and narrative reporting across Black Thrive localities for dissemination to partners and stakeholders.
- Spend up to 10% of time supporting corporate business, such as strategy and administration.
- Occasionally work at weekends and in the evenings when required.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.PERSON SPECIFICATION
Programme and Partnerships Manager - Thriving Futures
Experience
E = Essential, D = Desirable
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Demonstrated experience leading and managing complex projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring, preferably in the non-profit or social sector. E
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Proven track record in developing and nurturing partnerships with external organisations, stakeholders, and communities to achieve shared goals and objectives.E
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Prior experience in fundraising, developing and executing fundraising strategies, securing additional financial resources, and exploring income-generation opportunities, including bid writing and grant applications.E
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Experience providing guidance, support, and supervision to team members, including managing staff responsible for supporting programme operations.D
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Previous involvement in overseeing financial management, programme governance, and reporting, including consolidating financial and narrative reporting for dissemination to partners and stakeholders.D
Ability, skills, knowledge
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Commitment to equality for all people (and their intersecting identities) as well as good knowledge and understanding of the experiences of Black people of African and Caribbean descent and a strong drive to address the factors that negatively impact their health and wellbeing. E
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Ability to develop and deliver comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and milestones.E
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders, produce engaging content, and deliver presentations and reports.E
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Strong analytical skills, with the ability to support data collection and analysis.D
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Capacity to identify and nurture external collaboration opportunities.E
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities, remain responsive to change and adapt to evolving projects.E
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Proficiency in conducting research, synthesising information, and developing evidenced frameworks informed by learnings and research findings.D
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Understanding of external research, policies, and projects related to addressing the inequities that negatively impact the mental health and wellbeing of Black people.E
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Attention to detail in maintaining administrative and electronic systems to ensure fulfilment of key project deliverables and dependencies, aligning with project goals and timelines.E
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Ability to maintain a positive and solutions-focused approach under pressure.D
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Ability to competently deploy a range of tools required for the job, including Microsoft Office and social media. E
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required but we will treat applicants who have a criminal record fairly and will not discriminate because of a conviction or other information revealed.
Please ensure you use the cover letter to demonstrate how you meet the requirements for this role and let us know why you want to work for Black Thrive Global.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have eight exciting and fulfilling new roles in the North West and South Yorkshire Sickle Cell Children and Young Persons’ Peer Mentoring team
The Peer Mentoring programme aims to improve the health and wellbeing of young people (aged 10-24) with Sickle Cell Disorder (SCD) across North-West England (Liverpool, Manchester) and South Yorkshire (Sheffield).
Roles Available:
3 x Lead Mentor
5 x Mentor
We are also looking for a mentor administrator. See separate advert for details.
See below for further details on each role.
Lead Mentors : 3 roles
Positions Available:
Liverpool: 1 Lead Mentor
Manchester: 1 Lead Mentor
Sheffield: 1 Lead Mentor
Base:Flexible home working, with other locations to meet the needs of the young people.
Accountable to:North-West and South Yorkshire Programme Manager
Manages: Liverpool and Manchester: 2 Mentors, Sheffield: 1 Mentor
Salary:£15.00 per hour (sessional basis)
Length of contract:Fixed term, 12 months (subject to the outcome of negotiations with funders).
Role Purpose
The Lead Mentor will be managing the mentor team as well as working in partnership with the local NHS local patient/family Support Groups in their region. They will deliver mentoring sessions to young people on a sessional basis.
Mentors – 5 roles
Positions Available:
Liverpool: 2 Mentors
Manchester: 2 Mentors
Sheffield: 1 Mentor
Base:Flexible home working, and other locations to meet the needs of the young person.
Accountable to:Local Lead Mentor
Manages:N/A
Salary:£12.35 per hour (sessional basis)
Length of contract:Fixed term, 12 months (post will be continued subject to the outcome of negotiations with funders).
Role Purpose
Mentors will deliver mentoring sessions on a seasonal basis to young people. They will work with the Lead Mentor as well as in partnership with the local NHS and local patient/family support group.
To apply
Using the application form on our website only. Please note we do not accept CVs.
Closing date for all roles :
12pm Monday 30th September 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.