The Brent Centre for Young People is looking for a dynamic professional to further develop its Communications and Development activities. The Brent Centre for Young People (BCYP) is a leading mental health charity in North West London, helping over 700 young people a year.  We provide psychotherapeutic treatments and support to young people aged 11-25 years, who present  with emotional or mental health difficulties. The charity has an international reputation for its clinical work and research output.

The post of Communications & Development Officer will play a key role in the organisation’s development by raising its profile, reaching new partners and increasing income – helping to define and deliver our Strategic Development Plan. 

You  will have a passion for Communications and Development work, for supporting vulnerable young people, and a commitment to excellence and quality as well as a ‘can do’ attitude. You will bring a minimum of two years’ experience in communications, promotions, marketing or equivalent and an interest in developing communications and marketing strategies.

You will be responsible for the Centre’s social media and will be working with the Head of Fundraising and Development, the CEO and Clinical Director, the Head of Finance and Resources and other staff to achieve the Centre’s aims.

You’ll be educated to degree level, have relevant experience in the communications area, good written and verbal communication skills and excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. In addition, you’ll have relevant skills in using the internet, Microsoft applications and ideally, also databases.

In return, you will have the opportunity to develop and build your skills and knowledge as part of our high performing team.

Closing date for applications: Monday 29th March 2021

Interviews: To be held the week commencing Monday 12th April 2021

Community transport operators have a great story to tell and it is CTA’s job to help them tell it and to support them to develop excellent services that can transform lives and communities. We champion, connect, support and grow a thriving community transport movement across all parts of the UK. 

The purpose of this role is to ensure that our members receive outstanding support and development, including advice, resources, training, forums and events to derive value from their membership. The post-holders collect data from member interactions to improve our services and help us better advocate for and champion community transport.  The role provides a valuable two-way communication channel with members to gather intelligence, promote membership, increase participation in CTA initiatives and market our services and products such as driver training, permits etc.

The work of this post is primarily delivered through grant-funded programmes and, on occasions, separately commissioned projects.

Please see the Recruitment Pack attached for more detailed information about the role and our organisation.

Your application should include:

1. A personal statement that demonstrates how you meet the requirements set out in the ‘Experience’ section of the Person Specification and what you think you will bring to the role.
2. An up to date, detailed CV including all relevant employment history and expertise
 

We are looking for a New Business Development Manager to develop new streams of income to allow us to support our patients and their loved ones.

Ashgate Hospicecare is an independent registered charity that provides specialist care and support for adults and their families in North Derbyshire.  We’re passionate about all our people which is why nearly 90% of our staff and volunteers would recommend us as a place to work. As a valued member of the team, you will also have a wide range of training and development available to support your own personal, professional development, opening doors to new career pathways.

The post of New Business Development Manager (NBDM)  will be responsible for the research, planning, management, delivery and evaluation of new income generating initiatives across any area of the Hospice. The NBDM will work with a range of senior personnel across the organisation to identify potential new sources of income. This will be followed by the execution of a range of project management disciplines designed to prioritise, research and analyse potential projects working closely with relevant managers. Once such analysis has been completed the NBDM will work with a narrower field of candidate projects and will identify roll out resources required. Once funding, internal or external, is secured the NBDM will work to help develop the project to full delivery. 

The successful candidate will be an experienced project manager with:

• A proven and successful track record of setting-up and delivering complicated projects.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to use resources and people to meet deadlines.
• Strong relationship and interpersonal skills to motivate in leading the delivery of this work.
• A passion and commitment to working in co-production with all the project stakeholders and to supporting the patients of Ashgate Hospicecare

The demand for Ashgate Hospicecare’s services has never been greater and the organisation is seeking to increase the level of support it can deliver to its community. To do this it needs to develop new streams of income which will allow it a secure and stable financial future and this role will play a pivotal role in the delivery of such an outcome.

Please visit our website and social media accounts or listen to our podcast “The Life and Death Podcast” to get a feel for what it is like to be part of the Ashgate team and gain an understanding of the people we support.

Any candidate who identifies themselves as disabled, will be shortlisted if they meet the essential criteria for the role.  Essential criteria can be found in the Job Description & Person Specification for the role

If you are shortlisted for interview you will usually receive an invitation a minimum of 48 hours before the day of the interview.  If you have received no response within 2 weeks of the closing date, your application will have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

If successful you will be required to have a DBS check of the appropriate level carried as part of the conditional pre employment checks. For more information please refer to the Candidate Assist notes.

The Wales Fundraising Manager will work closely with the Wales National Manager to secure Sported’s future in Wales. The role will develop a broader, more diverse income portfolio and funding which fully supports our activity in the Nation.

The successful candidate will need to hit the ground running, generating a target income of £200k in year 1 and securing multi year relationships with funders across the spectrum of trusts, foundations, lottery and corporate partnerships.

Whilst the main focus of the role is to generate direct income for Sported (75% of time), the role will also focus on generating revenue for our network of groups (25% of time), securing funding for distribution via grants into the Wales Sported network, building capacity and capability to more readily access funding.

This role is funded through the THIRD SECTOR RESILIENCE FUND FOR WALES PHASE 2, administered by WCVA

Cumbria CVS has a long history of supporting the voluntary sector and has played a key role in the Covid-response to date. We have now completed a strategic review and want to strengthen our team!  If you have the energy, enthusiasm and resilience to help our wonderful sector succeed in these challenging times and would like to work in a flexible, friendly team that is passionate about making a difference to communities across Cumbria, then this role may be for you.

We are recruiting an experienced and qualified Finance and Resources Senior Manager (F/T) to lead, manage and support the development and implementation of effective finance, resource and support functions within Cumbria CVS helping ensure financial sustainability.
We are especially looking for self-motivated individuals with relevant skills, qualifications and experience of partnership working and collaboration and if you also have an understanding of and a commitment to the values of the Cumbria CVS - Leadership, Excellence, Equity, Integrity and Voluntarism - and would like to work for this forward thinking organisation, then we want to hear from you.

National Development Manager

We are looking for a National Development Manager to work closely with the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, the Deputy CEO and our Regional Boards to design, develop and implement the National Development Strategy. This role will strengthen the organisations ability to engage the property industry in ending youth homelessness.

Position: National Development Manager

Location: Central London (currently working from home). Remote working options after the lockdown will be considered

Hours: Full Time (37.5hrs per week)  

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000

Contract: Permanent (subject to satisfactory completion of a 6-month probationary period)

Benefits: 25 days per year (not including bank holidays) pension, free annual flu jabs and annual sight tests, cycle to work scheme, ½ day a month entitlement to volunteer for a charity of your choice in work time, interest-free annual travel card loans, an employee assistance programme, staff discount scheme, support for external mentoring, free fruit every week and scope for flexible working.

Closing Date: Wednesday 31st March 2021

Interview Dates: Monday 12th April and Thursday 15th April

The Role

The Regional Boards consist of senior property professionals who volunteer their time to help deliver projects, partnerships and events, to ultimately deliver safe, secure homes for young people experiencing homelessness in the local communities. There are currently five Regional Boards; Cambridge & Eastern Region, Midlands, North West, South West and Yorkshire.

The National Development Manager will support and motivate the Regional Boards and develop effective networks, in order to galvanise them around tangible, local projects which deliver homes for young people who are homeless. You will:

• Maximise corporate and employee engagement
• Meet fundraising and pro bono targets
• Nurture and build relationships which enable the charity to have a national reach with a local focus

Your principle responsibilities with the Regional Boards will be to:

• Work constructively with key charity partners working in each area to understand the landscape of youth homelessness, challenges faced and identify emerging projects
• Meet clear fundraising targets and deliver the overall target for fundraising from Regional Boards
• Work closely with the Programmes and Impact Team to identify and manage largescale capital projects in each region, work with the local property industry, Regional Boards and charity partners to maximise income and impact.
• Work with the Comms and Engagement Team to support regional Ambassadors in each of the hub cities
• Attend and administer all Regional Board meetings, including working with respective Chairs to design an agenda, ensuring time is used effectively to connect them to the work and inspire and motivate them to continue supporting it

About You

You will have knowledge and understanding of corporate fundraising in the charity sector with demonstrable experience of hitting and exceeding fundraising or income targets. With a strong track record of managing and/or developing corporate fundraising or commercial relationships, you will have experience of account management to a diverse client base.

In return…

The charity has an ambitious mission to end youth homelessness, so it’s an exciting time to join this dynamic and growing organisation. Along with an excellent benefits package, there are career development and flexible working opportunities.

About the Organisation

As the property industry’s charity working to end youth homelessness in the UK, the organisation brings remarkable businesses and individuals from across the property industry together to support charities providing accommodation for young people who are or have been homeless, or who are at risk of homelessness in the future. Through a unique network of corporate partners, it invests funding and expertise where to achieve lasting impact.

You may also have experience in areas such as National Development, Property, Volunteering, Homeless, Homelessness, Development, Regional Board, Regional Boards, Engagement, Corporate Engagement, Fundraising, Partnerships Manager, Engagement Manager, Partnerships Manager, Community Partnerships, Community, Impact, Engagement Impact, Impact and Engagement, Volunteer Management, Volunteering Management.  

My charity client are developing their IT function, and have created this new role to manage their key business systems.

Reporting to the Head of IT, the role is responsible for the delivery and support of key Business Systems and processes with a focus on Fundraising/Marketing, HR and Finance and will also take the lead in the development of Microsoft Organisation business tools including SharePoint, Teams, ZenDesk etc.

This Business Systems Manager role includes oversight of their CRM and integrated systems, however on a day-to-day basis these systems are managed by the Database Manager, therefore no specialist knowledge required.

This role will also ensure that key business systems drive and enhance the delivery of their organisational strategy and build the capability of their staff to ensure that they optimise the tools available to them.

Essential skills and Experience should include;

• Experience of managing and administering Finance & HR Systems
• Experience of implementing new systems
• Experience of implementing new system processes

• Managing and administering Microsoft business tools including SharePoint and Teams
• A proven track record of delivering high quality results to deadlines.
• Experience of developing, communicating and implementing business plans.
• Proven planning and project management experience to control effective use of resources.

• Experience of financial and budgetary management.
• Extensive experience of supporting Business Systems on multiple platforms
• Evidence of taking business process and translating into system and application process
• Experience of system implementation projects

The office is based in North London and you will be expected to go into the office a few times a month but they offer flexible working.

The Development and Communications Manager is responsible for a broad range of development activities supporting Lewa’s fundraising goals.  He/she plays a critical role in designing and implementing communications to secure gifts globally; takes the lead on creating coordinated global communications plans in consultation with Lewa’s Head of Communications, based in Kenya; and builds and maintains relationships with international media houses and press to amplify Lewa’s brand visibility and messaging.

The Development & Communications Manager is a new position and key member of an effective nine-staff development team, led by the International Executive Director.  Lewa’s international team is currently based across the USA and UK, working in close collaboration with the team in Kenya.  As a result, there is scope for the role to be based in either of these countries (ideally in commutable distance of New York or London if so), or potentially elsewhere.

This position reports to the Deputy Director of Development, currently based in New York, for day-to-day management, and ultimately reports to Lewa’s International Executive Director, currently based in London.  The position sits within Lewa’s International Fundraising Department.

This challenging role demands a highly organized, detail-oriented, entrepreneurial individual with strong communications skills and the ability to work independently.  The post holder will have a solid understanding of fundraising processes and the importance of data management, nonprofit administration, budget oversight, and will be passionate about contributing to high standards of excellence.  A deep commitment and interest in wildlife conservation and environmental causes is advantageous. 

Occasional domestic and international travel will require adjustments in personal schedule.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support Fundraising Through Communications

    Work closely with Lewa’s Head of Communications and the Deputy Director of Development to:

• Develop and implement a fundraising communications plan to achieve targets that increase revenue and support the strategic direction of the organization.
• Utilize email, social media, and direct mail to create and implement an annual donor solicitation and stewardship plan for donors giving less than $10,000, representing 85% of the Intl Lewa donor base.
• Achieve an annual gift renewal target, increasing giving for this donor group by at least 10% annually.
• Contribute to the global delivery of Lewa’s key messaging to all audiences (including Lewa NextGen, our outreach to the next generation of younger conservationists). 
• Develop strategies to raise Lewa Wildlife Conservancy’s visibility globally and attract new donors via communications and events, particularly supporting expansion into new territories.

2. Media & Partner Communications Engagement

• Draft and distribute press releases and announcements to the media; schedule and conduct media interviews; provide background documents to prepare staff for interviews; respond to queries from reporters or questions from our general audience. 
• Prepare plans for deepening and expanding Lewa’s media contacts in consultation with Lewa’s Head of Communications, based in Kenya; 
• Carry out due diligence in external communications and engagement plans with potential partners, media collaboration exercises, and surface new audiences alongside fundraising opportunities.
• Attend events and ensure Lewa is well represented / raise Lewa’s profile as required.

3. Communications Materials

• Produce clear, impactful materials that align with Lewa’s key messaging and branding for fundraising & donor management, creating a strong case for support, which also heightens Lewa’s reputation as a centre for conservation best practice (e.g. presentations and pitch decks, program overviews, brochures, pamphlets, etc.).
• Review and catalogue press coverage where Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, partners, or international entities are mentioned. Summarize articles and circulate reports regularly for team and Board Members. 
• Regularly review the functioning, effectiveness and impact of communications efforts and materials, backed by data. 

4. Digital Fundraising

• Develop content and design online campaigns, launch and manage campaign pages.
• Make suggestions for improvements to Lewa’s current online donation platform or alternatives.
• Explore peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities and support donors in leading their own online fundraising efforts.
• Work closely with the Data & Administration Manager to track progress and report on the success and impact of fundraising campaigns.
• Help keep the website updated with latest press coverage and newsletters, ensuring a consistent and positive user experience, correct program details and messaging for potential donors visiting the website. 

5. Events & board meeting support

• Support the production of online events, including webinars and informational sessions for donors.
• Assist the team and volunteers in planning and managing major events as needed.
• Support team in preparations for International Board meetings.

Qualifications and Competencies

This challenging role demands a highly organized, detail-oriented, entrepreneurial individual with strong communications skills and the ability to work independently. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a genuine commitment towards Lewa’s mission and vision. 

The post holder must demonstrate:

Track record of success in fundraising from individual, foundation and corporate donors. He/she must be able to identify, solicit, engage and steward current and new donors utilizing a wide variety of mediums.

Excellent written & verbal skills in English, great attention to detail and commitment to high standards is required.

• Demonstrated experience in nonprofit fundraising processes, revenue tracking, and understanding of best practices and industry standards.
• Ability to initiate and complete long-term projects and manage time-sensitive daily activities, and flexibility to do so when working remotely from home or in a shared office environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity and ability to foster positive working relationships that contribute to a healthy organizational culture in a multinational, multicultural environment.
• Creativity and basic design sense/skills to develop compelling materials promoting Lewa’s work.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently against pressing deadlines, with problem solving mindset.
• Ability to work in harmony with teammates, enthusiastic contributor to team goals, and able to accept and incorporate feedback. 
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity. 
• Dedicated and on-going commitment to personal professional development.
• Willingness to adapt schedule and work outside of typical hours when required.

 Education, Training, and Experience

• Relevant University degree required.
• 5+ years experience in similar role leading fundraising and communications efforts at a conservation or sustainable development NGO in an international setting.
• Experience and understanding of social media and digital engagement.
• Experience pitching successful stories and interacting with the news media to ensure deadlines are met, staff are prepared and long-term relationships with journalists are established.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and use of a CRM database (Lewa currently uses Salesforce).
• Strong skills in PowerPoint, Photoshop or InDesign and email marketing platforms like Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Campaign Monitor, etc. highly preferred.
• Experience in conservation sector desired; passion and appreciation of wildlife conservation and community development is essential.
• A general-to-good understanding of the Kenyan/African social-political context is essential.  Experience in Kenya, East Africa and or other parts of Africa is desirable.

Compensation

• Lewa provides a competitive salary between $65,000 and $75,000 depending where based/ level of experience, plus holiday compensation package 
• Health insurance and 403(b) qualified tax advantaged retirement plan/ equivalent provided.
• Ability to work from home.

Branch manager required to manage the day to day running of our North Manchester volunteer service, offering support to people living with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses, their carers and families. Currently home based but office available following lock down.

Up to 35 hours a week, worked flexibly during weekdays, initially fixed term for 12 months.

Up to £25, 007 per annum + car and mileage allowance, pension and other benefits (details on request).Manchester based with local travel and to other Being There branches as required.

The role requires an experienced manager, with good interpersonal skills, a flexible approach to work and a clear understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality. Competence in Microsoft office essential as is a full driving licence and use of a car. DBS Enhanced Disclosure and references required.

The Philanthropy Manager plays a critical role in implementing a major donor program that supports Lewa Wildlife Conservancy’s strategic conservation and community development goals. He/she will primarily focus on UK and Europe based opportunities.

The Philanthropy Manager is a key member of an effective nine-staff development team, led by the International Executive Director. Lewa’s international team is currently based across the USA and UK, working in close collaboration with the team in Kenya. This position reports to the Deputy Director of Development, currently based in New York, for day-to-day management and ultimately reports to Lewa’s International Executive Director, currently based in London. The position sits within Lewa’s International Fundraising Department.

The Philanthropy Manager is entrepreneurial, experienced in nonprofit management and development, and passionate about both fundraising and donor cultivation. This challenging role demands a highly organized, detail-oriented, entrepreneurial individual with strong verbal and written communications skills and the ability to work independently. He/She understands the importance of data management, nonprofit administration, and budget oversight. A deep commitment to and interest in the protection of wildlife and natural heritage is advantageous.

Occasional domestic and international travel, including travel to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya, will require adjustments in personal schedule. The Philanthropy Manager should be flexible to work from a home office and/or shared Lewa office in central London (post pandemic restrictions).

Key Responsibilities

1. Major Donor Management and Stewardship

• Manage a portfolio of 100+ individuals, institutions and corporations giving between £5,000 and £100,000 including:
  • Regularly conduct prospect research. Qualify prospects and present information and strategies to Deputy Director
  • Cultivate meaningful relationships through substantive contacts and visits, as appropriate
  • Develop and execute solicitation strategies
  • Steward existing donors
  • Build a robust international donor base, primarily focused on the UK and Europe
  • Lead and/or assist team in writing thorough reports and grant-winning proposals
  • Lead development and submission of some reports and proposals that require coordination among offices, including international offices and Lewa Kenya, and across LWC programs
  • Meet or exceed growth oriented fundraising targets annually
• Support development and communications goals related to annual giving by participating in campaign discussions and strategy development; increasing awareness of campaigns among donors; and securing matching gifts to be offered during campaigns.
• Manage all aspects of Lewa UK’s participation in the annual Big Give campaign.

2. Special Events 

• Develop strategies to raise Lewa Wildlife Conservancy’s visibility and attract new major gift donors.
• Primary contact for bi-annual gala in London (post pandemic restrictions). Work with team to plan and execute successful fundraising events, including mobilizing sponsors for the gala.
• Support US-based team members as needed on planning and executing a bi-annual gala in New York City (currently planned for fall 2022).
• Work with Lewa’s International Advisory Council and Board members to plan and staff smaller cultivation or fundraising events.
• Work with Kenyan colleagues to plan and conduct visits, presentations, and events in the UK and Europe.
• Support the annual Lewa Safari Marathon held in Kenya and virtually. Help manage sponsorship, donor relations, and travel for the marathon.
• Support team in preparations for International Board and Committee meetings (both virtual and in-person).

3. Fundraising Management

• Regularly input development actions and donor information into Salesforce;
• Monitor and evaluate fundraising activities to ensure that fundraising goals are being achieved;
• Utilize team tools like Dropbox, Salesforce, Google products, and Basecamp to manage tasks and projects.

Qualifications and Competencies

This challenging role demands a highly organized, self-driven, entrepreneurial individual with strong communications skills and the ability to work independently. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a genuine commitment towards Lewa’s mission and vision. 

The post holder must demonstrate:

Track record of success in fundraising from individual, foundation and corporate donors. He/she must be able to identify, solicit, engage and steward current and new donors to meet or exceed growth oriented fundraising targets.

Excellent written & verbal skills in English, great attention to detail and commitment to high standards is required.

Professional Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in major gift fundraising required
• A successful track record of stewarding and securing gifts from major donors
• Experience writing/editing successful technical proposals highly preferred
• Experience working with Boards and/or fundraising volunteers
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM required
• Knowledge of conservation/international development issues is preferred
• A general-to-good understanding of the Kenyan/African social-political context is essential.  Experience in Kenya, East Africa and or other parts of Africa is desirable

Personal Qualities

• Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity and ability to foster positive working relationships that contribute to a healthy organizational culture in a multinational, multicultural environment
• Self-driven and able to take direction
• Ability to travel internationally and domestically
• Proven ability to work effectively and efficiently against pressing deadlines, with problem solving mindset.
• Ability to work in harmony with teammates, enthusiastic contributor to team goals, and able to accept and incorporate feedback
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity
• Dedicated to personal professional development.
• Willingness to adapt schedule and work outside of typical hours when required.

 Education and Training

• Relevant University degree required; MSc in Conservation/ relevant field preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in similar role at a conservation or sustainable development NGO in an international setting
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and use of a CRM database (Lewa currently uses Salesforce)

Compensation and Benefit

• Lewa provides a competitive salary between £42,000 and £52,000 depending where based/ level of experience, plus holiday compensation package 
• Will consider flexible work from home/work from Lewa office (post pandemic) arrangement

Are you a talented business development professional who wants to be part of enabling young people and adults to reach their true potential? Are you passionate about social mobility and helping the most disadvantaged to create a better future? With a challenging job market on the horizon for so many people, you'll be at the heart of supporting people back into employment through securing new contracts and the development of an innovative range of products and services.

This dynamic employability charity is looking to initiate and deliver significant growth to help to deliver their five-year strategy, developing work programmes with young people in schools, individuals not in education or employment (NEET) and support for offenders in prison and the community. In order to do this, they are looking for a Senior Business Development Manager to join their growing business development development team.

This role will focus on three key areas of work:

- developing relationship to support complex contract, bid and tender wins
- service design including the development of new services and products
- project management

You'll have significant experience of working in business development (ideally winning large bids worth £500k+), as well as a track record of business analysis and service improvement related to opportunities and existing services, development of new products and project management skills.

You'll also be a talented relationship builder able to negotiate and engage a wide range of funders, as well as motivate and influence internal stakeholders including at senior leadership and trustee level.

Flexible, life and family friendly employer. The charity's head office is in Liverpool, but happy to consider either home, office or a combination of both in the future (currently fully homebased). You will need to be in relatively close proximity to the North West to apply.

Please get in touch with a copy of your CV for more information and details of how to apply.

We are meeting candidates on a rolling basis, so please get in touch ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Cumbria CVS has a long history of supporting the voluntary sector and has played a key role in the Covid-response to date. We have now completed a strategic review and want to strengthen our team!  If you have the energy, enthusiasm and resilience to help our wonderful sector succeed in these challenging times and would like to work in a flexible, friendly team that is passionate about making a difference to communities across Cumbria, then this role may be for you.
We are recruiting a skilled, experienced and motivated Communications Manager (F/T) to support the development and implementation of an effective communications strategy for Cumbria CVS and the wider third sector, including digital communications.
We are especially looking for self-motivated individuals with relevant skills, qualifications and experience of partnership working and collaboration and if you have an understanding of and a commitment to the values of the Cumbria CVS - Leadership, Excellence, Equity, Integrity and Voluntarism - and would like to work for this forward thinking organisation, then we want to hear from you.

Application Pack:

About Internews:

Internews empowers people worldwide with the trustworthy, high-quality news and information they need to make informed decisions, participate in their communities, and hold power to account. Our vision is to unleash human potential everywhere by turning on the bright light of information.

For more than 35 years, in more than 100 countries, Internews has worked to build healthy media and information environments where they are most needed. We have proudly launched hundreds of sustainable organizations, bolstered the skills of thousands of media professionals, activists, and citizens, and helped our partners reach millions of people with quality, local information.

Internews is a non-profit organisation operating internationally, with administrative centres in California, Washington DC, London and Paris as well as regional hubs in Bangkok, Kiev and Nairobi. Formed in 1982, Internews currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.

Development of the Audit Role within Internews:

Internews Europe has grown its income over the last few years since it took on UK Company and Charity Status in 2011 and 2012 respectively and as of December 2019 recorded £12.8m m in turnover compared to £3.8m in 2015. With income growth, also comes the challenge of establishing and sustaining increased controls and regulatory oversight. The UK regulatory environment has also (over the years) required organisations working in the sector to become more stringent in the ability to demonstrate efficiency and value for money.  The year 2017-2018 saw the emergence of new requirements around GDPR, Safeguarding, prevention of Terrorism etc. in addition to increased reporting by the non-governmental and other sectors, all requiring regular monitoring and oversight.

Internews Europe has experienced massive growth over the last few years which has also informed a need to grow its supporting systems and technology. To this end, management has taken steps to implementing the Business World (formerly known as Agresso), Enterprise Reporting Planning system from 2020.  

These growing developments have  informed IEU’s management of the exigent need to seek dedicated personnel to ensure the establishment and efficient running  of financial and other (Human Resources, Administration and Grants oversight) controls  that are fit for purpose, compliant with the general UK regulatory environment and aligned to the broader objectives of the global Internews.  .

The Audit Manager will have responsibility for building the financial capacity of Internews Europe’s Country offices, through the efficient running of financial and other operational processes.  The post holder will be required to  review existing procedures and work processes making  recommendations for change where necessary at both Head Quarter (HQ) and Country levels. The software migration to Business World over the next 18 months will demand dedicated time of the Audit Manager to ensure compliance, processes and procedures that work.   Due to the nature of the role, there is ample room for flexibility regarding work location.

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities 

• Prepare Annual Risk assessments for Internews Europe’s projects and HQ operations including detailed plans of Audit reviews to be undertaken in the year. 
• Conduct risk-based field trips (and in collaboration with Internews US), where required such as shared programming.
• Carry out risk-based desktop (at HQ) reviews on sampled/selected countries
• Undertake periodical (monthly) desk top Audits for Internews Europe HQ operations
• Prepare periodical reports   for presentation at meetings of the Board of Trustees.
• Establish and maintain clear processes for smooth  relationships with Internews US and Internews Europe’s subsidiaries, Internews International (II)  and Internews Media Development (IMD)
• Support the migration to the new Accounting Software, with subsequent regular oversight for efficiency
• Conduct training on various ethics and UK regulatory requirements (such as GDPR) for both HQ and Country staff
• Producing and updating manuals and training materials (for specific audiences) as required by the UK regulatory environment.
• Reporting Audit reports at meetings of the Finance and Audit Committee (FAC).
• Ownership of the donor project audit processes ensuring smooth workflow, between teams.
• Support   the final Statutory Audit process

Division of role:

• Field audits – travel (includes Ethics/Compliance/DD)  -  20% of time spent
• HQ desk audits (including HQ donor Audits) (Ethics/Compliance/Partner due diligence reviews) - 30% of time spent
• Building capacity/Training/Developing material - 10% of time spent
• Software migration, other SW related Audits - 25% of time spent
• Reporting – Including the FAC/Board meetings - 10% of time spent
• Risk Planning/Assessments/Updates and review (especially with reference to the company’s relationship with its sister organisation – Internews US) - 5% of time spent

Skills and abilities needed to perform role:

• Good financial understanding of financial systems across sectors.
• Experience of working in an Internal Audit and Advisory capacity.
• Good grasp of financial accounting
• Good report writing, verbal communication skills
• Experience in presenting and discussing information in a logical, professional and objective manner, and to manage discussions to effectively build consensus and drive forward looking actions
• Strong knowledge of technical auditing concepts, business processes and internal control systems 
• Working knowledge of UK and US GAAP
• Good understanding of other areas of compliance, due diligence etc.
• Ability to use Microsoft applications
• Experience of ERP software is desirable.
• Availability for  field travel
• Good knowledge of the NGO sector
• Track record of effective interaction with colleagues
• Good track record in building relationships across a diverse organization.  

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications – are essential - (CCAB). Candidates who are part qualified with relevant experience will also be considered.
• Relevant Degree 

Recruitment Timeline

• Closing date for applications: 17 March 2021

Candidates must submit a succinct covering letter of no more than 2-pages explaining how they satisfy the requirements of the person speciation in addition to a CV highlighting relevant experience. The successful candidate will also be asked to provide three professional referees, one of whom must be from their most recent employer.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, all the tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the job holder a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

This position will be located in the United Kingdom and therefore a successful applicant must be able to demonstrate their Right to Work in the UK in order to commence their employment

Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the South West offering housing, support and hope to thousands of people with mental health and other problems. Our goal is to inspire hope and deliver change for everybody and every community we work with.

Partnerships Manager

Hours per week: 37 (Monday-Friday)

Contract: 12 months fixed-term 

Salary: £30,947 – £33,814 per annum

Location: Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire

The Partnership Manager role is a new and exciting opportunity at Second Step. The role is in response to our growing mental health offer in primary care and the national development of the Community Mental Health Framework; where partnership working and collaboration is at the heart of community mental health.

This role includes both service management and business development elements. We are looking for someone who enjoys building relationships and is a natural collaborator with experience of managing and growing services/projects. The core functions include:

• Oversee our small, but growing, primary care mental health projects across BNSSG
• Understand the diverse communities we work with and ensure service delivery is culturally appropriate
• Ensure good working relationships with existing partners

• Develop relationships with key stakeholders in a trusting, open and transparent way.
• Key stakeholders including (not exclusive): GPs, Primary Care Networks, Community Anchor organisations, social prescribers, AWP NHS Trust, VCSE, CCG and Local Authorities
• Advocate for, and develop stakeholder understanding of, psycho-social mental health approaches in communities
• Working collaboratively with the Business Development team, you will support the growth of our primary care mental health offer and support the team to secure funding and increase impact and influence 
• Ability to pick out project ‘critical success factors’
• Lead projects from inception, working to timeframes
• Understand the wider health and social care landscape changes

Closing date: Sunday 14th March 2021

Interview date: Monday 22nd March 2021

What we can offer you;

• Flexi-time working
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 26 days holiday
• An extra days holiday for each year of service up to 5 years

Second Step is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community and from people who have personal experience of living with long term mental health needs and using mental health services.