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In this job, you will play a vital role in driving up awareness of the Mental Health Charter with businesses, organisations, and service providers across the borough of Barnet.
To begin with, you’ll use your organisational and project management skills to work with the steering group to create an action plan. With their support, you’ll use your operational communications experience to work with all partners to develop and create presentations and other promotional materials, such as flyers and posters. You will also take photos at engagement activities for partners to promote the project on their respective social media platforms.
Then, using your excellent interpersonal skills you will build on existing relationships with key stakeholders and create new ones. Travelling around the borough of Barnet you will proactively approach, encourage and support a diverse audience of businesses, organisations, and service providers to make pledges to the charter and later follow up on their progress.
On a day to day basis, you will record activities against key performance indicators, accurately record and analyse feedback using surveys and data management tools.
Additionally, you will organise and attend monthly Steering Group meetings following key project management principles to report on the overall progress of the project against targets.
Done right, this role with strengthen services and mental health awareness in Barnet. To succeed, you’ll need strong communications skills and you’ll be a natural relationship builder. You’ll also have your own lived experience of mental health issues. We welcome applications from global majority candidates, who are underrepresented at this level in the organisation.
Inclusion Barnet is Barnet’s Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation (DDPO). All of the board and 80% of staff declare an impairment, and we’re passionate about using our lived experience of disability to build better services and more inclusive communities. At Inclusion Barnet, you will become part of a friendly and supportive team, working within a focused but flexible culture, where diversity is valued and you can bring your whole self to work.
This is a Barnet based role, working out of our Colindale office, and you’ll need to be able to travel around the borough. We encourage flexible working to suit your work/life balance preferences where possible. We also operate a Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) system.
To apply, please submit your CV with a brief covering letter clearly stating how you meet the person specification, and how your own lived experience of mental health issues would inform your approach to the role.
The successful candidate must be willing to undergo a DBS check and have the right to work in the UK.
Please write a brief cover letter explaining why you are interested in this vacancy, how you meet the person specification, and how your own lived experience of mental health issues would inform your delivery of the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about using your professional financial skills and experience to create meaningful impact with marginalised communities? Are you ready to bring your initiative to contribute to the growth of a small, dynamic charity, whilst also learning and growing professionally too?
We are looking for an experienced Finance manager to join our passionate and dynamic team at an exciting time for the organisation.
We strongly encourage applications from Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller people.
Who we are
London Gypsies and Travellers (LGT) is an organisation which challenges social exclusion and discrimination, working for change in partnership with Gypsies and Travellers. We work with families across London Boroughs, living on council caravan sites, roadside camps, with those living in bricks and mortar housing, and those experiencing homelessness. We work together with Gypsies and Travellers to build the capacity of individuals and their communities to influence the decisions that affect their lives through our front-line support services, growing youth mentoring programme, community development projects, campaigns and policy work. We are a small, committed and collaborative team (currently 10 staff members), embarking on an exciting period of growth and innovation in our work.
Our organisational values are important to us in the way we deliver our mission: Collaborative, Supportive, Passionate, Campaigning, Representative, and Rooted in the Community.
For more information please visit our website.
Job purpose
This role is pivotal in ensuring the financial sustainability and integrity of LGT, developing resilient foundations for our front-line services, community development, policy and campaigns work to grow in scale and impact.
Working closely with the CEO, Project and Team Leads, you’ll lead all aspects of financial management from budgeting, accounting and compliance, financial management of grants, to reporting to the Finance Committee to support the Board of Trustees and leadership with financial planning and decision making. Finance is the core of the role, however you’ll also use your data management and organisation skills to help us maintain and develop our workflow and data management systems and processes, and oversee other core operational functions delivered by our Business Operations Administrator.
We are a small, collaborative and committed team, with ambitious plans to grow the impact of our work and to diversify and grow our income in the coming years. As a newly created role, sitting within our senior leadership team and reporting to the CEO, there’s huge scope to contribute your experience and ideas to the strategic and operational development of the organisation - and invest in your own professional development too. There is some flexibility in both how the role is fulfilled, and the level of essential and desirable skills, knowledge and experience set out in the role description so please do get in touch if you are wondering if this is the role for you.
How to apply
Please submit a CV and a cover letter with concise answers to these questions:
1. Please outline the skills, knowledge and experience you will bring to the role as described in the role description?
2. Why would you like to work with London Gypsies and Travellers?
Applications without a cover letter may not be considered.
Closing Date for Job applications: Sunday 21 April 2024
Date for interviews: Thursday 2 May
Are you interested, or wondering if this is the role for you? If you would like to talk to us about our organisation’s work or chat informally about the role, please get in touch using the info email address on our website.
Role responsibilities
1. Financial leadership: Strategic finance leadership including financial modelling, meeting reserves targets, contributing to long term funding strategy, income diversification and risk management.
2. Budget management: Lead timely and detailed budget setting, monitoring and reporting across the organisation including management accounts.
3. Finance systems: Manage and develop the end-to-end finance system including day to day bookkeeping processes for the organisation, keeping track of income and outgoings, reconciliations and maintaining efficient systems and processes.
4. Banking and payments: Supervise outsourced payroll and pensions provider, administer internal payments processing and maintain all relevant banking administration and other relevant online accounts.
5. Grant management: Lead financial reporting for multiple grants, keeping track of deadlines, delegating tasks and preparing budgets for new grant and commissioning opportunities.
6. Compliance: Ensure appropriately robust financial controls, including compliance with Companies House, Charity Commission requirements, preparation and liaison for annual audits with our accountant.
7. Governance: Prepare budget and finance information for the Board of Trustees, also liaising with and servicing the Board Finance Committee.
8. Operations: Oversee a Business Operations Administrator fulfilling core operational functions including payroll, procurement, contracts with service providers and outsourced functions including IT.
9. Data and organisational systems: Play a leadership role championing efficient workflow management, reporting systems, and the continuous improvement of data capture, storage and analysis across the organisation.
10. Supervision and teamwork: Collaborate effectively with all colleagues, with frequent delegation, potential for supervision of line-reports, and support with occasional coaching on financial systems and requirements.
11. Learning and personal growth: Contribute to a supportive and courageous learning environment organisationally and commit to personal professional growth.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Essential
1. Experience of working in a finance management role in a charity or social impact-driven context.
2. Ability to operate strategically, proactively flagging and acting on opportunities and risks for the organisation.
3. Experience of delivering and managing all core finance and accounting processes to support budgeting, reporting which supports sound financial management and decision making.
4. Experience of financial management for grants and restricted funds, including drafting project budgets and financial reporting.
5. Experience of identifying and implementing improvements to financial controls, processes and operational systems.
6. Experience of short and longer-term financial planning to support financial resilience building.
7. Good Excel skills to support full cost recovery and income diversification strategies.
8. Experience using database/CRM technologies to store and analyse data.
9. Excellent organisational skills with a demonstrable track record of managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
10. Good written and oral communication skills with ability to communicate and present complex finance information in a clear and simple way to a range of stakeholders including funders, Trustees, to auditors and colleagues.
11. High levels of personal integrity and a commitment to equality and challenging discrimination.
12. Strong IT skills including advanced Excel knowledge and experience using Xero or similar accounting software.
13. A resilient attitude to work, embracing change and approaching challenges with positivity, creativity and perseverance.
14. Effective delegation skills to colleagues at all levels and external consultants.
15. Ability to work flexibly to respond to changing needs of Gypsy and Traveller communities and the organisation.
Desirable
16. A professional finance/accounting qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT or qualified by experience.
17. Experience of lead responsibility for management accounting.
18. Familiarity with the requirements and processes for statutory bodies e.g. Companies House, Charity Commission and annual independent audit.
19. Knowledge of GDPR requirements and best practices in data management and protection.
20. Knowledge of VAT considerations and requirements for charities or small companies.
21. Line-management experience.
22. Knowledge of workflow management tools and processes.
NB: The role responsibilities and tasks are subject to review as the requirements of the organisation evolve and to support ongoing personal professional development of the post-holder.
Full time – working 37.5 hours per week
Salary: From £26,000
Line managed by: Business & Operations Manager
Responsible for line managing: n/a
Location: London, UK (hybrid – at least 2 day a week in office)
About GISF
The Global Interagency Security Forum strengthens NGO safety and security practices worldwide. We have more than 150 member INGOs and offices in London and Washington, DC.
GISF’s member-led structure makes us a trusted platform for collaboration, a driver of innovation in security risk management (SRM), and a repository of best practices. We also work closely with policymakers to enhance their understanding of SRM.
We strengthen NGO security practice worldwide by:
- Maintaining and building from our expertise in humanitarian security risk management
- Offering trusted platforms for coordination and knowledge sharing
- Driving innovation, capturing best practice, and improving SRM capabilities.
- Supporting policy-makers and the humanitarian system to increase their understanding of SRM and maximise access to people in need
For more information, visit: www.gisf.ngo
What We Offer
- 25 days of annual leave increasing annually after 2 years, up to a maximum 30 days (plus bank holidays)
- Office shutdown between Christmas and New Year
- Employer Pension contributions
- A focus on professional development, including access to overseas events, workshops, and training
The Job
The Admin and Projects Officer (APO) will work closely with GISF’s Business & Operations Manager and the Head of Global Membership and NGO Services. The APO will provide efficient administrative support to enable the smooth functioning of the GISF Secretariat. You will be working as a part of a UK/US Administrative Team. Some European travel may be required to support at events.
Job Description
- Maintain GISF publications stock and storage
- Support with project mail outs
- Support with event logistics and organisation
- Maintain and distribute GISF promotional and marketing stock
- Support with membership database updates
- Support with grant opportunity identification
- Office Manual and Employee Handbook Updates
- Coordinate GISF meetings, including booking meeting rooms
- Travel bookings for GISF Team and events
- Support emergency deployment of staff responding to crises
- Support with managing IT provider
- Liaise with London office property manager on behalf of the team
- Maintaining filing system on cloud server
- Support with consultancy contracts and all staff recruitment
- Provide administrative support to GISF’s governance bodies
- Provide general administrative support to the team
Person Specification
Essential Skills/Experience
- Some experience in a similar administrative role
- Able to work on own initiative – a self-starter
- Able to work virtually as part of an already existing team
- IT-literate, with good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and Office 365
- Good communication skills and strong written and spoken English
- An eye for detail and a systematic approach to work
- Ability to handle confidential information
Desirable
- Knowledge of CRM systems (Salesforce)
- Previous experience in the charity sector
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Housing Administrator
We are seeking a Housing Administrator to play a crucial role in delivering exceptional administrative support for specialised supported housing services.
Position: Housing Administrator – Specialised Supported Housing
Location: Tankersley, Barnsley (with travel from Durham to Worcester)
Salary Range: Circa £20,000 per annum
Working Hours: Flexi 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday
About the role:
As a Housing Administrator, you will be at the forefront of ensuring efficient and effective administration, placing tenants at the heart of everything you do. From managing data systems to handling complaints and supporting tenant needs, your contribution will be vital in maintaining the organisations high service delivery standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing administrative support using Microsoft Office software and maintaining data filing and management systems.
- Assisting with social media updates, newsletters, and Easy Read documents for tenants.
- Handling complaints and delivering excellent customer service.
- Collaborating with internal and external partners to achieve objectives.
About you:
To be successful in the role of Housing Administrator you will need the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience in a similar role, with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve objectives.
- Problem-solving skills with a focus on customer service.
- The ability to drive and have a reliable vehicle available to use for work purposes with business insurance.
Although not essential knowledge of Sage Accounts Software and experience of housing and leasehold legislation, as well as housing and property management regulations would be beneficial for this role. Desirable qualifications include; CIH level 2 in Housing Practice or equivalent and NVQ 2 or 3 in Business Administration
If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of our tenants through efficient and compassionate administration, apply now to join the team!
You may also have experience in areas such as: Housing Administration, Housing Admin Officer, Temporary Accommodation Administrator, Housing Support Administrator, Housing Officer, Administrator Housing Association, Sheltered Housing Administrator, Lettings Administrator, Housing Management Administrator, Customer Service etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not.
Being able to realise your potential depends on who your parents are, your education, your skills, and also where you grew up.
This is why The Talent Foundry exists. We envisage a more diverse, equal society, where young people, through inspiring and fun experiences can build their skills and confidence and connect to exciting employers who value talent over background.
About the role
This role will support our Head of Finance and Resources to offer an efficient and effective administrative service to The Talent Foundry colleagues, our facilitator network and external stakeholders.
You will provide finance and administration support to the Head of Finance and Resources to ensure that The Talent Foundry's financial information is accurate; that recruitment and onboarding are carried out in a timely manner; and that administration systems are well maintained.
This role is part-time, 15 hours per week, with flexibility around days or time (within the core hours of 8.30-17.30), mainly from home, with regular Team Together Days in central London. Annual leave is 28 days p/a + Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
You will work closely and collaboratively with your colleagues across programmes and school engagement to ensure accurate data input to our accounting and HR systems. While you’ll be working remotely for a significant part of this role you will be talking to colleagues on a daily basis.
Experience
- Good working knowledge of finance systems and processes for purchase and sales ledger
- Experience of reconciling financial information and resolving queries
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Understanding the importance of meeting deadlines and achieving targets
- General office processes
- Confidential information and GDPR
- Safer recruitment policies and processes and Enhanced DBS (desirable)
Please read the attachment for the full person specification and job opportunity information before applying.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing and welfare of children and we require everyone associated with The Talent Foundry Trust, including all trustees, employees, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including completing our Safer Recruitment process, references from past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Summary
Young Women’s Trust champions young women aged 18 to 30 on low or no pay. We’re here to create a more equal world of work and raise young women’s incomes.
We offer young women free coaching, feedback on job applications and information to help them get where they want to be. We bring together a network of thousands of young women to support each other, build their self-belief, and have their voices heard. We work with young women to campaign for equality in the workplace. And our research provides insight into what young women’s lives are really like, fuelling our campaigns for change.
In this newly created role, you'll use your CRM database expertise to extract actionable insights from data, supporting colleagues across the charity to make evidence-based decisions, follow best practice in data governance and communicate effectively with our audiences.
As well as significant experience of managing a CRM database, data selections, segmentation and reporting, you’ll bring a collaborative working style and the ability to work with a range of teams.
EDI statement and sense of flexible working and workplace culture
Young Women’s Trust strives to be an inclusive and representative organisation. We are committed to appointing individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, lived experiences and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from communities under-represented in our organisation, including ethnically minoritized and disabled individuals. We use positive action under section 159 of the Equality Act in relation to disability or race. This means that if we have two candidates of equal merit in our process, we will seek to take forward the disabled or Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidate in order to diversify our staff team.
You’ll be joining a team that will embrace your ideas and support and encourage you to bring your whole self to work.
We can make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process and on the job. If you have particular accessibility needs, please get in touch and let us know any requirements you may have.
Young Women’s Trust is a Living Wage employer and we commit to Show the Salary for every job we advertise. Non-graduates are welcome and we offer a wide range of flexible working options including job share, part-time and compressed hours, different start and finish times and working from home.
We offer:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays – rising annually to a maximum of 30 days
- Enhanced parental leave irrespective of length of service
- Up to 52 weeks maternity leave - 26 weeks at normal rate of pay, 13 weeks Statutory Maternity Pay, 13 weeks unpaid
- Up to 26 weeks new parents leave at your normal rate of pay
- 2 annual wellbeing days
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Learning and development budget
- Flexible working which is fully embedded in our working culture.
Deadline to apply Monday 15 April, 9am
You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role. We are not able to sponsor work visas for non-British applicants.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This wide-ranging varied role will suit someone who is highly organised, self-motivated, flexible and has great people skills. The successful candidate will lead all our non-advice related activities including HR admin, Finance, PR Campaigns, digital skills and financial capability. This role will suit a natural multi-tasker who is prepared to be flexible, make decisions and adapt to whatever comes their way.
This role will ensure that the monitoring and administration of our funded projects runs smoothly and meet the key performance indicators. Managing a diverse team, you will meet with funders and support the development of new projects. This role will also be a member of the leadership team.
The purpose of the role is to work with the Chief Executive officer and Head of Service and Quality, to ensure smooth running of the day-to-day service and ensure the back-office infrastructure/support is adequate and robust to enable efficient running of the advice functions. This means IT, HR Administration, PR Campaigns, Financial Capability and Finance and administrative monitoring of the projects to maintain national Citizens Advice standards and meet the funders needs. This will involve:
- To manage the administration of funded projects, monitoring targets and ensuring the KPIs are being met and funder reports are submitted on time.
- To ensure all new projects are properly onboarded and have the correct resources.
- To ensure funder needs are met and the projects deliver to the required standard
- Line management of the non-advice staff as listed above and coordinating community outreach programme
- Supporting the leadership team in planning the service and new projects
We offer a range of employee benefits including:
- 30 days annual leave (FTE).
- An employer matched pension contribution currently at 4%
- Access to Telus, an Employee Assistance Scheme which offers help and support with mental, financial, physical and emotional well-being.
- Opportunity for hybrid working following completion of probationary period.
Citizens Advice Enfield is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all applicants who meet the person specification irrespective of sex, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, age, or disability.
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As an Administrator and PA, you will provide comprehensive support to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team and ensure the effective running of the BANG office. We are looking for a committed, well-organised, systems-literate self-starter with core skills in administration and coordination. The ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment, work flexibly, plus experience using Microsoft 365 and excellent MS Office skills are essential.
This is a dynamic and varied role that requires the passion, knowledge, experience, and commitment; to improve outcomes for our young people and families in Brent.
Main Areas of responsibility
Administration
·PA support to the CEO – diary management, attending meetings, recording and following up on actions within and outside BANG.
·Provide professional, efficient and effective administrative support for projects, ensuring efficient and effective running of the charity office and daily business support
·Coordinating meetings, taking of minutes and following up on actions for CEO
·Co-ordinate some resource and facilities management
·General office duties including monitoring email inbox, answering the phone and responding to queries, filing and mailing, maintaining the First Aid box, smoke alarms and fire extinguishers,
·Source appropriate supplies of stationery and equipment
·Contribute to maintenance and update all office Health and Safety processes
·Writing reports for internal and external use e.g. Board documents
Intern and volunteer Administration
·Assist with recruitment and supervision of youth leaders, interns and volunteers
·Ensure BANG’s policies and procedures are followed during on boarding and development processes
Office and Project Support
·Coordinate office and project events
·Contribute to the creation of relevant documents for the programmes as directed by Senior Leadership Team
·Coordinate and contribute to blog writing, newsletter, reports and content for social media and websites. Responsibility for CEO and org social media.
·Work closely with project facilitators to coordinate the collection and input of data, and to maintain project database
·Keep up to date with policy and best practice at work with young people, families and communities including any changes to the legislative framework
·Work as part of agreed project teams
General
·Work evenings and weekends as, and when, required.
·Deliver all services in accordance with BANG policies and procedures
·Undertake training and attend meetings as required and as directed by the line manager
·Ensure compliance with relevant legislation at all times
·To carry out any other duties which are consistent or commensurate with the role
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Spring Community Hub wants to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic person with experience in project delivery or impact measurement and evaluation to join our Business Support Team to work on a variety of projects and provide administrative support to the Charity.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Lead the establishment of an impact and evaluation function in the organisation to report on the impact of our projects to colleagues, partners, donors and funders.
- Provide project management support to the Senior Management Team.
- Collect quantitative and qualitative data via online and paper surverys and focus groups. Interpret and analyse that data using our CRM and other sources of data.
- Disseminate data, analysis and findings including to colleagues in fundraising, communications, service delivery and engagement and act as an internal advocate for effective monitoring and evaluation strategies.
- Support the development of new tools to collect data.
- Gather project case studies by liaising with colleagues and project leads.
- Assist with the recruitment of staff and volunteers and help to foster a positive volunteer culture
- Represent the organisation at external meetings and events as required
- Assist with daily administration being flexible to the changing needs of the organisation and undertaking tasks not specifically listed when required
Person Specification
- Excellent written and oral English.
- Strong presentation skills and experience presenting research outputs and technical concepts to diverse audiences including colleagues, partners and donors.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills including with colleagues, partners and donors.
- Experience in designing data collection methods and strong qualitative and quantitative research skills including basic data collection.
- Strong data analysis skills and ability to use relevant software as well as general IT packages.
- Knowledge of the implications of GDPR and other relevant legislation to Spring Community Hub
- Strong project management skills and the ability to deliver on time, to budget and to a high standard
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Experience working or volunteering in the voluntary or not for profit sectors
- Ability to work collaboratively and excellent listening skills
- A compassionate and empathic approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of others
- Self motivated with a methodical approach to work and excellent attention to detail
There will be some out of hours work for, for example, the AGM, events, training and development and you will be able to arrange time off in lieu via your Line Manager
Spring Community Hub offers opportunities for learning and development and is actively committed to equality and diversity. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of significant poverty and inequality and people from marginalised groups and communities.
The role is subject to a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
CASS+ is now seeking to appoint a new CEO who will lead on the development and delivery of the CASS+ strategy.
Our vision is for advice and support to be available in every court across the UK. As a result, the successful candidate will take us into a new period of growth.
People often arrive at court alone, feeling powerless, trapped and terrified. We are free and independent of the system. We sit down and listen. We build trust and use our knowledge and connections to find solutions to complicated situations. We guide people towards positive change and stay by their side for as long as they want us by their side.
Reducing the risk of re-offending
This is how we can reduce the risk of re-offending and improve the lives of people experiencing the Justice System.
You will be leading a dedicated, passionate and knowledgeable team of staff, placements, interns and volunteers focussed on tailored solutions for people facing many disadvantages.
Tim Auburn, Chair of the Trustees, commented:
I am pleased to announce the start of our search for the next CEO at CASS+. This is an extremely rewarding role, leading a team of people who are passionate about giving anyone going through the Justice System another chance.
I am proud to be Chair of this charity which has so much to offer the justice sector.
If you share our values and have the passion, talent and experience, we would love to hear from you.
Do you embody these values?
Humanity first
People are not numbers. We combine empathy, compassion and knowledge to guide each person towards a positive future.
Supportive
We actively listen so that each person gets tailored support at court and into life beyond.
Creative problem-solving
We use our extensive networks and experience of the Justice System to work with others to find solutions.
Helpful
We’re ready and willing to help anyone. We can stay by their side for as long as they want us.
Determined
We never give up. We advocate for people and encourage them to find their own voice.
Growing charity
CASS+ has over 18 years’ experience focussing on social inequalities. We have 11 staff at five sites in five courts, around 21 volunteers, and, each year, we serve over 800 people through the Justice System and into life beyond.
If you share our vision and values and believe in giving people a future, we would love to hear from you.
Application Instructions
To be considered for this position, it is essential that all applicants submit both a CV and a comprehensive two-page letter of application. This letter is a vital component of your application and should reflect your passion, qualifications, and suitability for the role, for more information please refer to the supporting documents.
To be considered for this position, it is essential that all applicants submit both a CV and a comprehensive two-page letter of application. This letter is a vital component of your application and should reflect your passion, qualifications, and suitability for the role.**
**Application Details:**
- **Deadline for Applications:** Midnight on Sunday, 21st April.
- **Interview Dates:** Scheduled between 7th and 10th May.
- **Start Date:** Ideally, July 2024.
We look forward to receiving your detailed applications and learning more about your unique contributions to our team.
We are seeking an experienced Events & Partnerships Manager, to play an integral role within a dynamic fundraising team. Responsible for developing our events portfolio, community fundraising as well as expanding and developing our corporate and donor opportunities. This is a great time to join our expanding fundraising team and build on your experience and skills.
Role Purpose
Responsible for developing and delivering our Events and Partnerships fundraising strategies, to secure appropriate funding to ensure the sustainable delivery of high-quality services by Home-Start Essex.
You will lead on developing and delivering our Home-Start events and in-aid of events plus expanding our community fundraising activities. As Events and Partnerships Manager you will also use your experience and skills to identify and lead approaches to potential corporate supporters and major donors. You will create high quality plans and deliver against financial targets, proactively supporting opportunities to source income to support children and families within Essex.
To be successful in this role you will be a self-starter with high levels of motivation, with the ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team. You will have excellent organisational and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage supporters, with a high standard of written and verbal communication.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Develop and lead on delivering the Events & Partnerships portfolio, to grow a strong our sustainable funding base through planned activities & clear KPIs.
· To achieve financial income targets whilst maximizing opportunities for growth and development across this income stream.
· To lead on events, community and corporate activities with support from the Fundraising & Marketing Administrator.
· To provide excellent stewardship to all our supporters, encouraging long-term support from donors, continuing to build on our reputation as a vital local charity.
· To work with the Communications & Marketing Manager to develop a fundraising marketing strategy to raise the profile or our fundraising activities, to encourage support and donations.
· To support the CEO in developing new major donor relationships.
· To research, plan approaches to corporate supporters for sponsorship or staff engagement. To develop and manage clear cultivation plans across key corporate contacts.
· To report on agreed KPIs and provide regular reports to the CEO and Finance & Business Development committee.
· Carry out regular horizon scanning, to develop and grow our events and partnerships opportunities, research major donor and corporate prospects.
· With support from the Grants & Commissioning Manager, produce compelling content for proposals for donors/ corporates plus stewardship materials, liaising closely with the senior management team and marketing team and adhering to brand guidelines and key messaging.
· Manage the Events and Partnerships fundraising programme via Beacon CRM, developing account management and stewardship activities and maintaining detailed records of all communications.
· Direct and support the Fundraising and Marketing Administrator to plan and deliver fundraising events and support community fundraising.
· In aid of events:
Ø To plan and oversee all events and proactively seek opportunities to develop our portfolio of events, keeping a keen eye on income contribution and ROI.
Ø To form strong relationships with external partners, to deliver events and grow and develop the portfolio.
· HSE events:
Ø To develop a bespoke in-person mass fundraising event with high participant numbers and value per head and ensuring the smooth and safe delivery of all events.
Ø Establish a wider team of volunteer fundraisers expanding into local communities and providing guidance and leadership on events.
Ø To work with the Communications and Marketing Manager to ensure that all events are well promoted and all marketing avenues have been explored, helping to formulate and monitor marketing planning and delivery to ensure targets are met.
Ø To work with the Fundraising & Marketing Administrator and Volunteer Development Officer to recruit and manage volunteers.
Ø To ensure events are thoroughly evaluated and recommendations implemented.
Reporting
· To provide regular activity, income and pipeline updates to the CEO and Finance & Business Development Committee.
· Maintain accurate records of income and restrictions.
· Ensure that progress against KPIs and pipeline is effectively monitored and reported, flagging concerns and developments in good time.
· Ensuring pipeline development by maintaining Beacon (CRM), recording all stewardship actions and communications.
Other duties
· To attend fundraising events.
· To work closely with other members of the fundraising department to provide data and leads to help them maximise income for the charity.
· To develop an in-depth knowledge of HSE and understanding of HSE’s work.
· To keep up to date with best practice in fundraising and comply with relevant legislation.
· To act as an ambassador for the fundraising department and the charity both internally and externally.
· To undertake any other assignments within the fundraising department and wider organisation as required.
· Manage resources for the Fundraising team and contribute to budgeting and preparation for financial audits/reviews.
· To develop and implement short, medium and long-term strategic business and funding plans for Home-Start Essex, as part of the senior management team, subject to Board approval.
People Management
· Provide line management to the Fundraising and Marketing Administrator, delegating appropriately and building a culture which attracts, retains and motivates staff.
· Undertake supervision, appraisals and performance management actions as necessary.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Home-Start Essex operates an Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and expects staff to have a commitment to equal opportunity policies in relation to employment and service delivery. Staff should promote equality of opportunity in all areas of their work.
SAFEGUARDING
Safeguarding is at the heart of Home-Start Essex. All employees are expected to have a knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures and to comply with and have a commitment to best safeguarding practice at all times, immediately reporting any concerns regarding Safeguarding and Child Protection or the protection of Vulnerable Adults to the Designated Safeguarding Lead and/or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
This role is part of the Senior Management Team within Home-Start Essex.
Please email us for a recruitment pack or go to our website to download the recruitment pack, job description and person specification.
Please apply by sending in a Cover Letter and CV – referring to the job description and person specification in your application.
Relevant candidates will be required to complete further information as part of the recruitment process.
An enhanced DBS check will be required.
If you would like to arrange a confidential discussion about the vacancy, please contact us.
This post is subject to a successful 6-month probationary period.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Interviews are scheduled for: 18th/19th April 2024
Home-Start Essex is committed to equality of opportunity and works to safer recruitment practices as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults.
Our Home-Start Essex Values
Supportive - We will support families to address the challenges of bringing up children themselves.
Non-judgmental - We do not judge families or measure them against others’ standards.
Approachable - We will be approachable and friendly at all times and develop good relationships with the families we support.
Professional - We will maintain the very highest professional standards.
Collaborative - We will work in partnership with any individual, group or agency who can help us achieve our goals.
Inclusive - We value and celebrate diversity and offer our services to all families, irrespective of their circumstances or backgrounds.
Family-led - We place children and families’ needs at the heart of our work.
Safe - The safety of the families and children we support, and the staff and volunteers we engage, is our highest priority.
Bringing up children can be hard work and all parents and carers will, from time to time, encounter problems which can often make the task even harder.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
Are you looking to develop your fundraising skills in the international development sector? Are you proactive, highly organised, a good communicator and a friendly team player?
If you are seeking a dynamic and engaging role which offers a wide range of fundraising experience, then this could be the job for you. This position would suit someone with administrative experience and a passion for fundraising. All we ask is that you are willing to learn and willing jump into the role and organisational culture feet first!
The Senior Programme Funding Officer role sits within the External Engagement Department and will be responsible for the majority of the team administration. The role will be working closely with the Senior Fundraising Manger and Head of Programme Fundraising to identify and approach new donors, coordinate cross team proposals and support on the development of trips and events. A critical part of the role is also managing the Foundation’s CRM (Raisers’ Edge) system across the organisation.
You will be line managed and supported day-to-day by the Senior Fundraising Manager, who will work with you to upskill and develop you in the charity sector. This is a pivotal role in supporting the smooth running of the team. It can offer you the opportunity to develop your fundraising skills and gain experience in international development, as well as the opportunity to meet a diverse range of interesting stakeholders.
What can the Foundation offer you
- You will be part of an organisation that values you. As a smaller organisation, we value everyone’s individual perspective and voice and seek all staffs input into strategy, annual plans, and organisational values.
- A positive and collaborative culture – we are proud of our leadership and management style that encourages teamwork, open and honest communication, while maintaining a friendly and relaxed atmosphere where everyone can thrive.
- One-on-one regular meetings with your line manager or director to focus on career and professional development while also taking an interest in your personal wellbeing. We have a dedicated staff training budget and we are dedicated to spending it!
Guidance and how to apply
To apply, please download the job description and send us the following:
- Covering letter addressing relevant experience for the role (one A4 page max).
- We will not accept or consider applications submitted without a cover letter.
- When writing your cover letter, please refer to the job description, focussing on the essential and desirable criteria.
- Current CV (two A4 pages max).
All applicants should have the legal right to work in the UK prior to applying.
Please send your application in by 9am GMT on 8th April 2024.
Interviews will be held the following week.
The Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position. Please let us know if you have any access requirements that you would like us to be aware of during this process.
For information purposes, we request that you complete the Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) monitoring form when you submit your application. This is not mandatory but supports the Foundation with its EDI goals and objectives. All information is private, and we abide by stringent GDPR and data processing management systems. The link is available via our website.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, please note that you will only be contacted should we wish to invite you to interview.
Thank you for your interest in the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. We look forward to receiving your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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OUR VISION: A society where everyone, regardless of background has equal opportunity to achieve long-term professional and personal success
OUR MISSION: To prepare talented students from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds for career success.
OUR VALUES: We value teamwork and champion diversity in all its forms, including diversity of thought. We demonstrate empathy and passion in everything we do. We act with integrity; communicating openly and provide a collaborative and rewarding environment with continuous personal and professional development opportunities for all.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
The Fundraising Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the Income and Partnerships Development team. This person will be reporting to the Head of Partnerships and will coordinate all fundraising activities and volunteers from our alumni, sponsor firms and SEO London supporters. This will be a hands-on role that includes project management, teamwork, reporting and a proactive approach to fundraising initiatives. Additionally, responsibilities include the preparation of cases for support for funding applications and providing guidance for proposal drafting. Furthermore, the role involves maintaining and reporting on funding requirements, encompassing impact reports, milestones, and renewals.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Further Develop and Implement Fundraising Strategies: Work closely with the Head of Partnerships to further develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies. Execute fundraising plans to achieve income targets and ensure long-term sustainability.
- Grant Writing and Proposal Development: Research and identify potential grant opportunities from foundations, government organisations and other donor oganisations. Prepare grant expressions of interest, proposals and applications that effectively communicate the need for our work and SEO London’s mission, programmes, and impact.
- Fundraising Events Management: Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising events, including F1 challenges, Royal Parks Half Marathon and any other fundraising activities. Oversee all aspects of event logistics, marketing, sponsorship, and volunteer coordination.
- Fundraising Volunteers Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of volunteer interactions and contributions using excel and other tools. Volunteers to include sponsor firm reps, alumni, our students and other SEO London supporters. Generate reports and analytics to track fundraising progress and campaign effectiveness.
- Reporting: Maintain meticulous records of all funder reporting obligations and milestones, ensuring accurate documentation and timely submissions of reports. Accurately recording and tracking donor contributions, pledges, and grants received.
- Marketing and communication: Work closely with the marketing and communication team to raise awareness of fundraising activities through campaigns on social media and other marketing campaigns.
- Collaboration and Teamwork: Work collaboratively with programmes leads, finance team, marketing and alumni team, to engage firm volunteers, alumni, students and SEO London staff to have a big splash as to our fundraising activity.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, fundraising, business administration, or a related field.
Candidates without a degree will be considered if they have at least 2 years relevant and relatable work experience in a similar role.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
We are looking for applicants who have at least 2 years demonstrable experience in some of the following areas and will be willing to learn and develop others:
- Experience in fundraising, grant writing or related roles within the nonprofit sector.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including accurate and persuasive writing and presentation skills.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other software tools such as Salesforce.
- Knowledge of fundraising best practices, processes, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Passion for the SEO London’s mission and commitment to advancing change in the communities we serve.
WHAT WE OFFER?
- Salary: £31.5k - £35k
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays
- Enhanced Family Friendly Policy
- Flexible working - 2 days in the office
- Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Private Health Insurance, Discount to Nuffield Gyms via Private Health Care and more…
Closing date for applications
11:00 am, Friday 5th of April 2024
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply as soon as possible. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
Equal opportunities Statement
As part of its recruitment policy, SEO London intends to ensure that no prospective or actual employee is discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, employment status, class, disability, age, religious belief or political persuasion or is disadvantaged by any condition or requirement which is not demonstrably justifiable.
Safeguarding
All posts at SEO London involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding. Successful applicants are required to complete a Disclosure Form from the Disclosure and Barring Service ("DBS") for the position. Failure to declare any convictions (that are not subject to DBS filtering) may disqualify a candidate for appointment or result in summary dismissal if the discrepancy comes to light subsequently.
Right to work
Do you have the right to work in the UK? Unfortunately, at this time, we cannot provide sponsorship or consider overseas applications.
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Who are we
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Charity, Heartlands Hospital Charity, Good Hope Hospital Charity and Solihull Hospital Charity support the four hospitals managed by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.
The Charity is dedicated to improving the experience of patients, their families and the staff who care for them across our hospitals and community services.
The Charity raises funds to support patients by providing new and innovative equipment, funding research and supporting patient and family welfare projects.
What we can offer you
Charity staff have access to many of the opportunities provided to NHS staff including:
- NHS staff discounts and access to the Blue Light Card scheme
- NHS staff counselling
- UHB staff inclusion networks
- UHB online training courses
- Annual flu and COVID vaccinations for all age groups
- Free eye test scheme
In addition, the Charity offers all staff:
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- 8% matched pension contributions
- Annual training budget to spend on training of your choice
- The opportunity to see the difference the Charity makes first hand (e.g. visiting projects before/after, speaking to patients, families and staff)
- The opportunity to be part of a kind and connected team
The Role
As a Heartlands Fundraising Officer you will primarily be based at Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham, with occasional travel to other hospital sites and off site to attend meetings and events.
You will be key in helping to build new relationships with the public and hospital staff within Heartlands Hospital, as well as with existing supporters.
The role includes proactively going out to meet people to provide information about the work of the Charity and inspiring people to fundraise. It also involves spending time in the Charity Hub to speak to hospital staff, patients and members of the public and tell them more about our work.
- Proactively helping to drive and increase income from businesses, business network groups, community groups and individuals to advance the Charity's fundraising ambitions both individually and as part of a wider fundraising team
- Providing excellent stewardship to key supporters and volunteers and build strong relationships with potential new supporters
- Working alongside the Stewardship Team, ensuring accurate data inputting of donations, fundraising, Gift Aid claims and correspondence both written and verbal with supporters
- Building excellent relationships with key clinical colleagues to ensure the different wards and departments are working effectively with the charity
- Collecting donations from across the hospital and meeting donors and fundraisers who come to the hospital
- Working in our Charity Hub, working as part of a team to ensure that it is staffed during opening hours
- Organising and attending cheque presentations, charity stalls and bucket collections both on and off site
Within the role there is opportunity to grow and develop into areas of interest and learn about the work of the wider charity.
The Fundraising Officer will work closely with other members of the hospital charity, providing secretarial and administrative support to the Fundraising Team and the Charity overall, including having responsibility for accurate data inputting of donations, fundraising and Gift Aid claims and correspondence with donors and fundraisers.
The role will involve lots of face to face fundraising so would suit someone who is very sociable and is confident talking about the Charity to a variety of audiences.
This role will involve occasional evening and weekend work at charity events and events organised by our supporters.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join our Finance team. You will work alongside the other Finance Officer to ensure that Richmond Borough Mind’s financial administration operates in an efficient and timely manner.
Working with Sage50 Cloud Accounting, you will process supplier invoices, payments and expenses by setting up BACS payments, standing orders and direct debits as necessary. You will assist with monthly accounts; preparing monthly payroll information and processing month end schedules as requested.
This role will see your existing financial accounting and administrative skills develop, working closely with the Head of Finance in the preparation of management accounts and budgets as well as ad hoc financial tasks.
Benefits of working for RB Mind:
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year, increasing by 1 day per full year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days) [pro rata].
· Bonus 1 day of annual leave per year over the festive period (subject to Trustee approval) [pro rata]
· Paid time off for medical appointments
· Contributory Pension Scheme
· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling sessions and a wellbeing app
· Training and personal development opportunities
· Staff away days and socials
· Access to shared resources and training opportunities via Mind Federated Network
Richmond Borough Mind values diversity and difference. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, particularly individuals with lived experience of mental health problems.
Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS.
Please ensure your covering letter addresses how you meet the person specification for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.