The Grants Administration Co-ordinator is responsible for the smooth running of grants systems, payments, and processes. The role holder will work closely with the Grants Administration Manager, Finance and Executive teams to provide a joined-up Grants administration function.  The role is based in our London or Penrith offices, and is home-based during Covid-19.

Key Accountabilities:

Major Grants and Place-based Projects

• Management of the grant application process for all funding streams, including communication with applicants identified by Executives following research visits.

• Provision of assistance to Executives in monitoring the progress of grants awarded and ensuring adequate evaluation of impact and timely reporting to the Trustees.

• Production of papers on recommended grant applications for consideration at the Grants Committee, and production of relevant papers for the Board Pack.

• Assisting the Deputy CEO in monitoring the progress of grants awarded, and ensuring evaluation and impact systems are adhered to by grantees 

• Overseeing the Activity Grants processes and supporting Place-based Rank Associates.

• Management of the grant reporting process to external funders of the Foundation including liaising with Finance, Executive and Associate teams to coordinate information and responses.

Matched Trading

• Management of the end to end process for applicants and grantees.

• Design and develop robust progress reporting processes

Administration

• Production and dissemination of the Grants Committee pack to staff and trustees. 

• Developing and supporting the application processes for other grant programmes without direct responsibility.

• Managing the grant payment process in collaboration with colleagues.

• To support Executives with ad hoc assignments, and to represent the Foundation as necessary.

• Ensure the Salesforce CRM is kept updated with grant promises and payment data to ensure accurate financial reporting and forecasting.

How to apply and recruitment timetable

If you would like to apply, please submit your CV together with a supporting statement that clearly demonstrates how you meet the knowledge, skills, and experience requirements of the role. The important dates for you to note in the recruitment timetable are highlighted below for your diary:

Closing date for applications - Friday 12th March 12 noon

Interviews via Zoom - w/c 22nd March

This is no ordinary CEO position - you'll need to apply your expert knowledge, experience and scholarship to lead our wider thinking and planning. You'll act as an inspiring figure across the wider co-operative movement, raising both the profile and importance of co-operative education as we look to build a fairer world for all.

As our CEO and Principal, you'll provide clear leadership in policy making and executive management to deliver the our objectives and ambitions, all while demonstrating commitment to the internationally shared co-operative values. 

The role also includes responsibility for the strategic planning, co-ordination, development and oversight of our work and the wider College team, as well as responsibility for the quality of our educational design and delivery, partnerships and programmes of study.

More information on the key responsibilities, including detailed job description and person specification, as well as details of how to apply, is available over on our website.

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to be the supportive force that empowers our CEO. The ideal person for the role will have high capacity, be a proactive problem solver with exceptional communication skills and a meticulous attention to detail. Candidates should have previous experience in an office environment performing a broad range of both strategic and administrative duties and strong track record in providing support within a changing environment.

At the heart of Home for Good’s team culture is our love for Jesus and passion for serving and supporting vulnerable children. As well as delivering excellence in strategy and innovation, the post-holder will also be expected to model these core values and help shape team life. Therefore this post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the postholder be a committed Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

This role will be partly based at our London office, with flexibility for home-working. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. We would particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in the organisation.

Please see the application pack for more information. The closing date for this role is 9am on Wednesday 17 March 2021. To apply, please download and complete the application form and submit it via the Home for Good website. 

The Claudia Jones Organisation (CJO) is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced person to lead the Charity.

CJO is an African Caribbean Women and Families charity with over 38 years’ experience of providing services in the London Borough of Hackney and surrounding boroughs. We work primarily to eliminate the worst aspects of poverty and deprivation within our community. We use a multifaceted approach, with a strong focus on improving life chances, addressing gender-based violence and providing therapeutic interventions. Our work has never been more important.

Please download and review the Executive Director - Job Description (available under 'Additional documents') to determine your interest in and suitability for the position.

Unexpected illness, job loss or relationship breakdown can turn any of our lives upside down, leading to loss of income, increased costs, loss of housing, and financial crisis. Around 14.4 million people live in poverty in the UK including a shameful 4.5 million children.

So people can build financial sustainability and thrive, Turn2us gives people the information and support they need in the face of life-changing events, and collaborates to tackle the causes and symptoms of poverty. We are here to end the crippling impact of financial shocks.  As well as giving direct financial help through our own charitable grants and highlighting ways to reduce essential costs, we support people to increase their income through welfare benefits, charitable grants and other support. No one in the UK should live in poverty.

The Executive Assistant is an opportunity to support our CEO and work with his senior team to deliver against Turn2us’s strategic objectives. This role requires someone who is highly organised and able to prioritise proactively. However, we are more interested in your potential than we are in a perfect career or education. We are keen to meet people who have a passion for the work that we do and have picked up strong organisational and communication skills as they have gone along!

Working closely with Trustees, The Clerk is central to all matters related to strategy, governance, finance and compliance. He / She is responsible for all operational matters, supported by a small, dedicated staff and will oversee the Charity's engagement with others, including commercial partners.

Established in 1718, The French Hospital has a rich history and currently provides Almshouse accommodation in Rochester, primarily for those of Huguenot descent who are in need. The role requires a versatile individual, able to range easily from strategic to tactical issues. He / she must be able to work collaboratively, but also to act alone when appropriate. Confidence, fine judgement and excellent communication skills will be key to success.

We are looking for a person who is highly motivated and enthusiastic to support the Chief Executive, Chairperson and Boards of Trustees of Age UK Birmingham and Age UK Sandwell. You will undertake a range of administrative and secretarial duties for the organisations, as well as support the Chief Executive and Board to facilitate the general efficiency and governance of Age UK Birmingham and Age UK Sandwell.

You will administer HR activities and utilise and develop a range of systems to support efficient, high quality HR processes and practices across the organisations.

You will be able to demonstrate commitment to the values and mission statement of Age UK Birmingham and Age UK Sandwell, by providing the highest possible level of service to your internal customers.

Application forms must be completed fully; CV’s will not be accepted.

The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Friday 26th February 2021 

Interviews will be held on a date to be arrange, week commencing 8th March 2021

Are you a well organised PA? Do you provide excellent customer service?

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with an iconic membership organisation based in central London to appoint their PA to CEO.

The purpose of this role is to assist the new CEO in managing their engagement with members, ensuring they are well prepared for meetings and their time is organised effectively. The PA will take responsibility for fielding enquiries via phone, email and face to face, always ensuring a receptive and friendly style on behalf of the CEO's office. Strong organisation and prioritisation skills will be delivered in the collation of reports and taking minutes for relevant meetings along with excellent diary management. You will be also involved in ad-hoc activities related to the organisations administrative and operational running.

To be successful, you will be a highly organised professional with proven track record of working within a PA role. You will have exceptional administrative and secretarial experience including minute taking, diary management and acting as first point of contact for queries. You will have a great attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written English skills, and an understanding of the importance of providing exemplary customer service to individual members on behalf of the CEO. As such a background in a similar role in hospitality, events or membership organisations is highly desirable.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

In order to apply please submit your CV (Word format) in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. Cover letter are not required at this stage.

Please note, due to high volumes of interest in vacancies it may not be possible to answer all individual queries on positions prior to an application or registration.

I am currently looking for an experienced Administrator to provide PA/Admin support to the CEO of an amazing membership organisation. This short term temporary role is to provide cover for one month. The postholder will be line managed by the CEO but will also be a member of the people, governance and culture team.

Main duties:
Manage the CEO's diary including:
scheduling and organising meetings, and managing internal and external colleagues' expectations
liaising with staff and external contacts in order to schedule meetings
Support the CEO:
monitoring emails and flagging urgent emails that need a response
managing travel arrangements including booking tickets and accommodation where necessary
providing administrative assistance and ensuring office systems run smoothly
recording the CEO's work-related contacts, and tracking emails and appointments

If you are immediately available with the above skills and experience, please apply online today!

Service User Engagement Coordinator

Contract: Permanent, Part-Time

Hours: 28 per week

Location: London

Salary: Grade 12, £28,793 pro rata per annum (actual salary: £23, 034)

Closing date: 21 March 2021

Expected date of interviews: W/C 29 March 2021

We have an exciting opportunity for a Service User Engagement Co-ordinator to join the Survivor Empowerment Directorate. You will be responsible for facilitating and increasing service user participation and will support the development and delivery of a strategic approach to service user engagement nationally so that it becomes an integral part of the whole organisation. This pivotal role will be working with service users and staff to develop service user insight to drive service and other reforms . It will also contribute to the development and rollout of co-delivered services in line with empowerment philosophies built into Freedom from Torture’s evolving rehabilitation model.

In addition, you will lead the development of peer support activities for service users who have been discharged from therapy but wish to have ongoing support from other survivors as part of their continued social reconnection towards ‘full inclusion and participation in society’.

The successful candidate will possess facilitation skills in order to facilitate and moderate large groups with diverse needs. Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships is also essential. Ideally you will have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, Internet Research and Social Media.

 It is desirable for you to have lived experience of torture and/or asylum system.

In return, we offer a competitive package, with a generous 30 day annual leave entitlement, and 6% employer pension contribution (minimum 1% employee contribution)

To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please click the link provided.

Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK.

We campaign for national and global change, using evidence from our services and survivor voices to protect and promote survivors' rights and hold torturing states to account. We are proud to play a significant role in the global anti-torture movement. Survivors, active and empowered, are at the centre of all of our work.

Freedom from Torture is committed to its responsibilities under safeguarding, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure, as well as a need for full employment history and up to date employment references.

Freedom from Torture is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

A unique opportunity to make a real difference to those disadvantaged by the increasing importance of technology in our society.  You are a strong communicator, have solid administrative and creative skills, and relish working with a wide range of people who offer a combination of financial support and their technical skills to promote the use of IT for good.  The WCIT Charity operates the charitable activities of the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists, the 100th Livery Company of the City of London.  We combine centuries old tradition with a modern focus on innovation and charity is at the heart of our ethos.  We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with experience in the charities sector to work wtih our CEO and board of trustees, driving our Charity forwards.  You will be responsible for administering our grants management process, running the Charity's communications programme and supporting the work of our committees.        

We are looking for an innovative fundraiser who can take us to the next level in terms of our individual giving programme. You will have experience of developing and acquiring supporters and enjoy team work.

Kangaroos is a registered charity founded in 1994 that provides a range of fun, inclusive year round clubs and trips out, in and around Mid Sussex, for children and adults with learning disabilities and complex medical needs. With the dedication of our staff, volunteers, trustees and supporters, we strive to enrich the lives of our members and their families. We do not let their disabilities hold them back and enable them, in a safe and supported environment, to participate in social activities that bring colour and joy to their lives.

Our individual giving programme has developed strongly over the past two years, with our investment in a new supporter database (Donorfy) and the promotion of campaigns and appeals. It is a great time to be joining us and the Fundraising Coordinator (Individuals) will have considerable scope to introduce further innovations.  This is a part time role circa 21 hours per week. The post holder will have responsibility for acquiring new supporters, encouraging our existing individual donors to progress from making one off donations to giving regular donations, identifying individual donors that may make high value donations and developing approaches that encourage supporters to leave Kangaroos a legacy.

You will work closely with other members of our fundraising team and also with our communications coordinator. We have a flexible hours working policy and our office is based in Wivelsfield, close to Haywards Heath. A mix of working in the office and from home is possible.  

If you are interested in applying please click the 'Apply button' and  send in your CV and a covering letter referring to the job description attached.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, interviews will be held during the week commencing the 22nd March 2021.

Here at Human Appeal we have an exciting opportunity for a Philanthropy and Partnerships Coordinator to join our team based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester (although the role will initially be home-based during Covid-19 restrictions). You will join us on a full-time basis as part of an initial 1-year fixed term contract with a view to progressing into a permanent role. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £25-30k per annum.

Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in supporting the Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager to execute Human Appeal’s Philanthropy and Partnerships strategy, through identifying and cultivating a network of High Net Worth Individuals and exploring new innovative fundraising opportunities, with a view to promoting Human Appeal programmes and generating income to support them. We are ideally looking to appoint somebody immediately to this role.

Benefits of joining us as our Philanthropy and Partnerships Coordinator include:

- 35 days Annual Leave

- Matched pension contribution

- Employee discounts and memberships

- Prayer facilities

- Opportunity to really make a difference!

Key duties and responsibilities of the Philanthropy and Partnerships Coordinator:

- Networking; identifying new Major Donors and High Net Worth Investors

- Account management; cultivating current partnerships with Major Donors and High Net Worth Investors

- Events management; driving High Net Worth Fundraising activities in the Midlands region, such as gala dinners

- Creativity; exploring new and innovative fundraising opportunities

- Fundraising; achieving agreed income generation targets

- Feedback; this will include creating reports and taking key stakeholders and Major Donors to visit Human Appeal projects in the field to demonstrate the impact of their donations

What we’re looking for in our Philanthropy and Partnerships Coordinator:

- Ideally educated to Degree level, or qualified by experience

- At least 2 years of experience working in a relevant Fundraising, Sales or Networking role

- At least 2 years of demonstrable experience achieving income generation targets

- Demonstrable experience of building a network of working relationships with High Net Worth individuals

- Demonstrable experience running events for a network of High Net Worth individuals

- Computer literate, particularly in MS Office Suite and Donor Management systems, e.g. Salesforce

- Fluent English is essential. Additional languages e.g. Arabic, Urdu are desirable

- Passionate and knowledge about the international development sector

This would be an ideal role for an experienced Philanthropy and Partnerships Coordinator looking to make a difference in a rewarding role within the Charity Sector!

We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so for the best chance of success please click ‘apply’ today to become our Philanthropy and Partnerships Coordinator – we would love to hear from you.

A Little Bit About Human Appeal…

We have a high staff satisfaction rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Glassdoor! Here’s why:

What our CEO Says:

“We are faith-based but not faith-specific. We have faith in all of humanity and believe we can achieve great things when we work together. So, come and be part of a dynamic global charity where we celebrate our differences, as well as our common humanity”

Dr Mohamed Ashmawey

What our Staff Say:

“At Human Appeal, each one of us has the opportunity to influence others. If you are prepared to challenge yourself there are no limits, so come and make it happen!”

Simon, Systems and Reporting Manager

“Everyone’s friendly and eager to help. We’re a small team, but everyone has their own thing about them that makes them unique. Someone teaches me something new every day! Everyone is close and we have lunch together. Being a part of Human Appeal is like a second family!”

Eleanor, Volunteers Assistant

“The reasons I have remained working within the charity sector, and specifically with Human Appeal, is the feeling of contentment. I feel that I am contributing towards a greater cause – I am part of a bigger picture – and I get to meet like-minded people”

Jahed, Business Analyst

What We Have Achieved So Far This Year:

We have provided emergency aid to 10,770 of the most vulnerable people across Yemen

We have supported 1,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

We have provided 300 refugee families in Jordan with essential winter aid

We have helped 36,643 people to have enough food to break their fast during Ramadan

We have collected and distributed 21,124 coats to the homeless in the UKWe have provided 258 families with emergency food packs in Manchester

COME AND JOIN THE FAMILY – click ‘apply’ today!

Head of Services (Hull and East Riding)  Ref: 2021/HSAS

£36,222 (37 hours per week)

The role:  You will bring your experience of leading people and delivering services to the role, taking on strategic responsibility for the development and delivery of a range of high-quality specialist advice services and projects in response to the growing needs of our communities across Hull and the East Riding.  Your commitment to high quality standards and excellent customer service will help us build on our established reputation, whilst continually seeking to innovate and improve.  You will ensure we utilise our scarce resources effectively to achieve our ambitions for the people we serve.  You’ll inspire confidence in those you work with, particularly our external stakeholders and two local authorities, and will work with the Chief Executive and senior management team to help shape the future of all our services. 

Our ideal candidate will be an experienced and resilient manager with:

• a track record of managing multiple services and projects

• significant experience of developing both new and existing services and leading service improvement

• experience of leading teams in a challenging environment and creating a culture that aspires to continual improvement and excellence in all we do.

• the proven ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, both orally and in writing

• a thorough understanding of poverty, the problems people face, and advice strategies; and the ability to translate this understanding to solutions for people.

• The ability to work across Hull and the East Riding and visit local services regularly

About us: Citizens Advice Hull and East Riding (CAH&ER) is an innovative and successful service which puts clients first and focuses on delivering high quality advice services via face to face, telephone and digital channels to over 20,000 people a year.  We help people overcome their problems.  Our advice is confidential, free and independent and covers a wide range to subjects including benefits, debt and money management, housing, employment, family and legal matters. We use the evidence of our clients’ experiences to campaign for change.

We are a local independent charity operating from four offices and extensive outreach sessions across the city of Hull and the East Riding.  We employ approximately 80 staff supported by over 100 volunteers. 

Closing date is: Monday 15 March 2021 at 12:00 noon