Partnership Engagement Manager – WasteAid

WasteAid - Our vision

Our vision is a world with equal access to waste services for all.

Helping communities and governments manage their waste properly is vital if we are to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Waste management has a powerful and positive impact on people’s well-being.

Our mission – fighting poverty, pollution and climate change

Around 1 in 3 people globally do not have decent waste management.  Pollution caused by waste harms people’s health and the environment and damages the local economy. In contrast, an affordable waste management system is relatively simple to implement, improving the environment, creating jobs and protecting public health – particularly for children.

Plastic pollution in the marine environment is of major global concern, and WasteAid is helping tackle this global problem. We work with upstream and coastal communities to set up small recycling centres and help keep plastic out of rivers and the oceans. We also share skills in managing organic waste, helping people make the most with their resources.

Open dumping and burning of waste releases climate change emissions, contribute to both short-term and long-term impacts. Black soot from burning and methane from open dumping are of special concern. We offer communities a safe and sustainable alternative to dangerous dumpsites and toxic air pollution.

Our values

Our founding principles come from our origins in the waste management industry, which itself grew out of the public health movement in the UK in the late Victorian era. 

We believe in equality of access to decent public health for all people and advocate the role of good waste management to achieve this.

We are inclusive and empowering of the communities in developing countries that we seek to serve and support.

We believe in the power of appropriate technology transfer, training and skills development to create livelihoods and reduce pollution.

We are collaborative and work in a collegiate spirit with all partners and funders.

Our priorities for 2020-2023

• Focus on developing sustainable livelihoods through community-level interventions and make further strides in working with policy makers at local and national level.
• Address all common waste streams.
• Build on projects in Africa and Asia but do not exclude opportunities to partner with organisations elsewhere.
• Empower communities to act themselves (through campaigns and waste management activities).

We will continue to campaign to encourage the donor community to increase spending on waste management from 0.3% to 3% of international aid.

We recognise that dynamic partnerships amplify our impact, so we will continue to:

• partner with established groups in lower- and middle-income countries to share skills and knowledge about local and low-cost sustainable waste management.
• support other international non-governmental organisations to build their capacity using evidence-based approaches to sustainable waste management.
• cooperate with individuals and businesses who want to help address the global waste crisis.

We will maintain a geographical and thematic focus:

Primary focus: We will continue to build on our two-year UK Aid grant-funded projects in West, East and Central sub-Saharan Africa, developing these partnerships as regional hubs of expertise / training centres and developing networks of practitioners. Pursue opportunities to develop additional grant-funded initiatives in these geographical regions.

Corporate partnerships and service delivery: We will work with others to deliver training and capacity building programmes in any community in a lower- or middle-income country that does not have an effective waste management service (where open dumping and burning are the norm).

Online resources: We will seek to inspire communities to act and to advocate for sustainable waste management in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, through providing free and accessible online resources and engagement.

Person Specification

We are looking to recruit a dynamic, motivated and experienced professional to develop our income generation strategy across a variety of income streams (predominantly corporate partnerships and through trusts and foundations).  

To be successful you will have a proven experience in income generation with good influencing skills, the confidence to implement and develop fundraising strategies, be able to demonstrate excellent stewardship, have a successful track record of building successful relationships and having a collaborative nature.

Job Description

Job Title: Partnership Engagement Manager

Contract:  6 months initial contract, with a view to permanent contract at the 6 months point

Salary: £36,000 – 38,000 per annum (pro rata)

Incentive:  Annual salary review against targets

Location: Home Based

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week

Days of Work: Monday to Friday

Job purpose

To generate sustainable funding through corporates, trusts and foundations growing the organisation’s income and improving retention and acquisition levels.

Development of Strategy

Lead on developing and delivering the income generation strategy for corporates, trusts and foundations working with CEO and the wider WasteAid team.

Income Generation

· Research and develop potential opportunities for maximising income generation;

· Identify and secure new supporters/partners and ensure effective engagement with established supporters

· Improve donor acquisition and retention levels;

· Develop a Corporate Partnership Programme, securing and managing long-term partnerships;

· Implement an effective Donor Stewardship Programme to maximise the lifetime value of all supporters, ensuring all funders receive the appropriate acknowledgement, recognition and required feedback in line with their specific requirements;

· Achieve agreed income generation targets.

Raising WasteAid’s Profile

· Build and foster relationships in linked sectors through proactive networking and representing WasteAid at a wide range of events;

· Identify and develop relationships with key supporters;

· Promote the aims and objectives of WasteAid, increasing public awareness and support;

· Develop, manage and deliver a limited events programme, including digital events;

· Improve WasteAid’s visibility in the community through the recruitment, management, training and development of a team of fundraising volunteers to support the achievement of the fundraising objectives.

Marketing and Communication

· Develop and maintain appropriate fundraising literature to attract donors and support compelling applications for funding;

· Be responsible for the organisation’s newsletter, maintaining effective communications and good relations with our donors and ensuring that they are updated on the organisation’s work and achievements;

· Utilise and maximise the use of all communication platforms to promote fundraising and the work of WasteAid including social media, local media support and the promotion of third party led fundraising;

· Ensure all communication channels are monitored, including social media comments and inboxes, and any incoming communications and queries dealt with in an appropriate and timely manner.

Other

· To analyse, monitor and report on fundraising activity and performance to inform ongoing fundraising planning and improvement;

· To be responsible for the development and effective use of the fundraising database to maximise income opportunities and ensure effective stewardship and reporting;

· To be responsible for ensuring accurate and up to date records are kept of all fundraising activities;

· To be responsible for ensuring WasteAid’s fundraising and communication activities follow best practice and are compliant with internal policies and procedures, GDPR, the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulation, Charity Commission requirements and all other relevant legislation;

· To review develop and implement fundraising processes and procedures to ensure that best practice is achieved;

· To keeping abreast of new fundraising developments, initiatives and opportunities;

· Any other duties as required.

Person Specification

Experience

· Proven experience and ability in income generation with good influencing skills;

· Experience of leading, developing, managing and maintaining fundraising relationships;

· Experience of generating funds from a range of supporters, specifically corporate partners, small-medium sized businesses and trusts and foundations

· Experienced in working with and developing corporate partnerships;

· A proven track record of developing and securing new fundraising streams;

· Good understanding of fundraising regulations, standards and best practice.

Skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to make communications engaging and persuasive for a diverse range of audiences

· Excellent relational skills;

· Ability to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders with a proven ability to build relationships and partnership working;

· Strong and effective networking skills;

· Effective IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and use of fundraising CRM systems, knowledge of desktop publishing packages would be an asset;

· Uses original and creative thinking to make improvements or support the initiation of new approaches.

Personal Attributes

· A self-starter;

· Passionate about fundraising;

· Motivated, enthusiastic, reliable and professional;

· Effective communicator;

· Strong organisational time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively to meet deadlines;

· Willing to take part in all activities, taking a ‘hands-on’ approach to getting things done;

· Enjoy individual, team and collaborative working;

· Demonstrate a consistent high standard of work and attention to detail;

· Willing to learn;

· Willingness to travel to clients’ locations;

· Works with honesty and integrity and is aligned with WasteAid’s values;

· Ability to adapt to changing environment.

Knowledge of issues linked to WasteAid’s work in either the waste management, environmental and climate change or international development sectors is highly desirable.

Qualifications

· Institute of Fundraising qualifications desirable

How to Apply

If you are interested in the opportunity to become our Partnership Engagement Manager then your application should comprise a CV with details of your experience and achievements, together with a supporting letter (of no more than two sides of A4) which addresses the Person Specification.

Applications should be sent electronically to the email address below no later than 12 noon on 1st October 2020.

We will endeavour to contact everyone who has applied, but only those being short-listed for interview will be contacted in the immediate first instance.  References will be taken up on completion of the interview and before a confirmed offer of employment.

Job Description

Job Title: Fundraising and Marketing Manager.

Location: London (Marylebone).

Hiring Date: From January 4th 2020 (Initial 12 month contract with the possibility of renewal)

Reports to: Michael Rivera King, Director of Ashinaga UK.

Supervising: Partnerships and Philanthropy Coordinator (part-time) & Grants and Fundraising Coordinator (part-time).

Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 dependent on candidate’s experience (includes London weighting and commuting allowance).

Pension: You will be enrolled in our Personal Pension Scheme and Ashinaga UK will match your contributions by up to 8% of your basic salary.

Deadline for applications: November 1st 2020.

Holiday allowance: 24 days per annum (pro-rata - in addition to public holidays).

Application: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Ashinaga Association in the UK is currently financially supported by the Ashinaga Foundation, with the aim that we become financially self-sufficient. The Fundraising and Marketing (F&M) Manager is tasked with further developing the strategy to achieve this and executing this transition. They will be supported in this by two part-time fundraising coordinators and the director.

For Fundraising, the F&M Manager is responsible for leading on the further development and implementation of Ashinaga UK’s annual fundraising strategy. They are expected to: undertake proactive, responsive and accurate research on prospects and potential sources of funding; develop and cultivate relationships with companies, major donors, trusts, foundations and other individuals or organisations who may support our work; assist with writing, coordination and submission of funding applications to donors; plan and implement fundraising campaigns; and meet fundraising targets.

For Marketing, the F&M Manager will lead on the development of Ashinaga UK’s marketing campaigns; manage and promote Ashinaga UK through various platforms (website, email, social media, traditional media, print); represent Ashinaga UK at events; and design and market Ashinaga UK’s events across the year. This will involve working closely with the ‘Student Relations and Programming Team’ to ensure student engagement in this work.

The F&M Manager is also expected to support the office and program as is required.

Minimum required qualifications, experience, skills:

• A bachelor’s degree or above.
• Native level of English.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• A proven track record of fundraising, with a minimum of 5 years of experience. 
• Experience scaling up a smaller charity or transitioning from a single donor by building a donor base.
• Experience of proactively researching and engaging current and prospective funders.
• Experience leading marketing campaigns working through various social media platforms and traditional forms of media.
• Strong IT skills (Salesforce CRM, Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and good attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and presentation abilities.
• Proven experience of thinking, developing and delivering ‘strategically’.
• Capable of organising, prioritising, and multi-tasking independently.

Desired:

• Experience of working with educational programmes or a demonstrated passion for widening access to education.
• Experience developing relationships with members of senior management (such as directors or trustees).
• Experience of working with programmes related to sub-Saharan Africa or a demonstrated passion for the development of this region.
• Experience with Google Ads and paid for social media services.
• Proficiency in Japanese, French, Portuguese, Kiswahili or other major African languages.
• Experience of managing a small team.
• Cross-cultural communication skills.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible with work priorities. 

Notice period:

The fundraising and marketing manager can terminate their employment by giving one month’s written notice though where possible we would prefer two months’ notice as it ensures a smooth transition.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Ashinaga Association in the UK is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Equality is at the heart of our work as a charity and we are committed to equality in our workforce as well as our work. Organisations that do this well achieve more and, more simply, the right thing to do – everyone should have a work environment that allows them to thrive and contribute to their full potential. We are actively looking to better serve the needs of the communities we serve and welcome applications from all backgrounds. 

Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac Account and email accounts.

Please note that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. So if you are interested, please apply for this vacancy as soon as you can.

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An exciting and new opportunity has arisen for a Trusts & Foundations Manager to join Southmead Hospital Charity.

Why apply? As our Trusts & Foundations Manager you will:

• Make a difference: Working for the wonderful NHS. Southmead Hospital Charity raises funds for projects that are beyond the remit of the NHS but have a huge impact on the lives of our patients, visitors and staff.

• Shape the future: in this role, you will play a lead role in ensuring that the Charity’s growth continues through Trust & Foundation support.

• Be part of a dedicated and committed team: North Bristol NHS Trust is a centre of excellence for the South West and beyond. Our pioneering treatments and advances in care are internationally recognised.

• You will have access to NHS benefits, including 27 days annual leave to start & bank holidays and an excellent NHS pension.

If you are from outside the area, Bristol is consistently voted as one of the best places to live in the UK, with a rich history, thriving arts, music, gastronomic and independent retail scenes. It also offers excellent transport links and easy access to the spectacular countryside and coastlines of South Wales, Devon, Dorset and Cornwall. Our offices are based in Southmead Hospital – a state of the art, amazing facility with an excellent reputation.

The role:
The post holder will lead the Charity’s charitable trusts programme with responsibility for delivering the Charity’s objectives through trust and foundation income generation both within the local area and nationally.

Key responsibilities will include cultivating relationships, detailed research, framing proposals for support, facilitating cultivation events and working closely with the Charity’s senior leadership team to agree defined projects that require internal commitment and substantial financial support.

The post holder will require knowledge of writing charitable bids and be able to demonstrate networking working skills with the ability to identify influential contacts both internally and externally. The post holder must be able to visit contacts, create high quality proposals and lift the profile of the Charity.

Working closely with colleagues, the ideal candidate will have exceptional attention to detail an enthusiasm for the NHS and be passionate about the difference a NHS charity can make.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 21 October 2020

Additional contact information

Apply now as we are looking to close the advert when significant applications have been received.

For an informal conversation, see contact details for Sarah Harrison on the NHS website after clicking 'apply'.

If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from this Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

Please note that this Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.

If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act/Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on the number listed on the NHS website, after clicking 'apply'.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

Staff identify as 'At Risk' and who meet the essential shortlisting criteria of the post will be prioritised. Priority will be given to North Bristol NHS Trust employees in the first instance.

Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust has an arrangement with a number of organisations (please find a list below) whereby we confidentially share previous pre-employment information relating to your existing job in order to support an efficient recruitment process for candidates when offered a new position with us.

(University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, North Bristol NHS Trust, Western Area Health Trust, Bristol Community Health, Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership, North Somerset Community Partnership, NHS South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit and Bristol City Council)

Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post. Please refer to the ‘Information for Prospective Employees’ attachment for information relating to DBS charges.

INTRODUCTION

Unsafe surgery is one of the fastest-growing health crises of our time, and Lifebox is the leading nonprofit working to address it. Our mission is ambitious and urgent: make global safe surgery and anaesthesia a reality for every patient around the world.

Lifebox is dedicated to improving surgical safety in low and middle-income countries and is registered as a charity in the USA, UK and Ethiopia. Founded in 2011 by the authors of the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist, Lifebox works to ensure that surgical teams around the world have the tools and training needed to provide the safest care possible for their patients. Our work focuses on three key areas or pillars: anaesthesia safety, reducing surgical site infections, and improving teamwork in the operating room. 

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To contribute to maintaining effective financial processing and control, and the production of financial information across Lifebox globally. This includes recording all income and expenditure accurately and performing monthly reconciliations. To support the management of donor grants and submission of timely grant reports to donors

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into the accounting system (currently using QuickBooks Online);

• Maintain financial files and records including electronic copies of all contracts, invoices and relevant documentation;

• Manage and reconcile the accounts payable and accounts receivable;

• Process invoices and staff expenses;

• Reconcile the monthly bank statements across UK and USA;

• Assist with the annual statutory audit.

• Contribute to and manage appropriate internal reporting systems in order to effectively manage and report on expenditure on a project by project basis;

• Collate financial information and prepare reports for donors in accordance with their individual requirements;

• Maintain electronic files of funding agreements, contracts and relevant expenditure;

• Support compliance of grants with financial and other policies;

• Ensure compliance with donor requirements;

• Produce reforecasts where required by the donor with input from grant budget holders.

Other responsibilities may be added depending on experience and need.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Working towards a qualification in bookkeeping or accountancy such as ACCA, CIMA;

• Minimum 3 year's recent exposure in relevant comparable roles within the UK and/or US charity sector;

• Working knowledge of donor reporting and compliance requirements (institutional donors such as FCDO and foundations), as well as restricted/unrestricted grants management;

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel;

• Previous experience of QuickBooks accounting software (or similar) and openness to learning new systems;

• Comfort with working in multiple currencies;

• Willingness and ability to work from home as Lifebox is currently reviewing its office arrangements.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply please email with your CV and a covering letter, detailing how you meet the selection criteria. Please include details of two referees with full contact details. 

We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis for this position. 

Interviews will be held via Zoom during September 2020.

Only those with the right to work in the UK will be considered for this position. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Lifebox is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.

Hours: Full-time, but with some flexibility possible

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £32,000 + 8% pension (non-contributory) and benefits including a healthcare scheme

Deadline: Monday 28 September at 9am

Background

ShareAction’s vision is of a world where the financial system powers environmental and social progress. We are dedicated to making the global investment sector responsible for its impacts, while mobilising its power to limit climate change, promote good work, and drive better health. This means a global financial system that:

• Respects the ecological limits of our planet
• Reflects and respects the societies it’s there to serve
• Rewards those who invest responsibly

We are a unique charity that works with the global financial system to campaign for positive corporate behaviour, and with civil society and individuals to build a movement that increases the pressure on the system to act responsibly.

Over the last 15 years ShareAction has built an enviable reputation for engaging with the global financial system, through asset managers, owners and financial companies. We painstakingly analyse and rank financial players against environmental and social indicators, and shine a spotlight on corporate behaviour. We work across the financial system and through policy makers in the UK and the EU to encourage engagement with the issues and drive systemic change.

We reach out to individual savers and civil society to inform and educate about financial products into which we all pay, such as pensions, and we are building a movement to demand that these significant funds are managed in a way that positively impacts society and our planet.

Job Description

We are looking for a Fundraising Manager to join our ambitious Development team. ShareAction is a growing charity working in an area that is attracting increased attention from a variety of philanthropic trusts and foundations across the UK, EU and, increasingly, the USA. 

This is a great opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to shape and develop further the current programme. Building on an already extensive portfolio of funders, the successful application will manage these relationships to maximise income whilst developing new partnerships, working on a wide range of funding applications across grant making trusts, foundations and statutory funders.  We are particularly interested in applicants with experience of fundraising from statutory sources across the EU.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The main responsibilities of the role will include:

• Manage a pipeline of prospects and take overall responsibility for securing the funding of certain projects or workstreams;
• Leading on, or being a key contributor to, securing major multi-year programme grants from UK, EU and global statutory sources, foundations and trusts, major annual grants and core grants;
• Work with the Senior Fundraising Manager to ensure a co-ordinated and collaborative organisational approach to fundraising, including keeping the whole team up to date regarding new opportunities and identifying/communicating next steps;
• Cultivating and maintaining positive funding relationships through timely reports and updates, meetings and events as appropriate;
• Working with the Senior Fundraising Manager and the Fundraising Assistant to ensure all monitoring and evaluation processes are robust and effective and meet the varying needs of our funders;
• Developing and maintaining a bank of project-specific and organisational case studies in line with our brand narrative;
• Taking a strategic approach to identifying and researching prospects and exploring opportunities for raising income for new and existing programmes and projects;
• Maintaining a professional knowledge of trust/foundation and statutory fundraising within the UK, EU and more widely, and identifying appropriate learning opportunities in association with the Senior Fundraising Manager in order to facilitate this.

Please note that this list isn’t exhaustive and the role might change slightly from time to time

Person specification

We are looking for a passionate, determined individual, with the following experience and skills:

ESSENTIAL

• A minimum of two years experience in trust and foundations fundraising, ideally with bid/proposal writing experience for five and six figure projects;
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal and the ability to communicate complex information and ideas;
• Exceptional organisational, project and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines;
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple competing priorities, completing work to the highest standard;
• Experience of using CRM systems to manage a Trusts and Foundations portfolio, ideally SalesForce;
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.

DESIRABLE

• Experience in EU/US based statutory, trust and foundation fundraising;
• Experience in fundraising for climate, environment, social welfare, equality, poverty causes;
• Experience in statutory fundraising;
• An understanding and passion for the role of the investment system in driving positive change in corporate behaviour;
• Experience of working with Office 365, particularly SharePoint.

ShareAction values and respects all differences in people seen and unseen. One of the ways we do this is by actively encouraging staff to work in ways that best suit their needs and our flexible working policy outlines many of the options available- such as part-time and term-time working, job sharing, home working and working compressed hours. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Due to Covid-19 all interviews will take place online, you will also be expected to work from home for the foreseeable future.

Please note that to be considered for this post you must be legally eligible to work in the UK. Due to current restrictions we are unable to hire anyone that isn’t already living in the UK.
Due to our size we are unable to sponsor visas.

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

We are seeking a dependable, self-motivated, organised and IT literate individual to help with daily charity administration. This position is suited to someone wanting to work from home in a flexible capacity, according to the needs of the charity.

Fixed term until 31 December 2021 – 0.4 FTE

Reporting to: The Director

Hours: 16 hours per week (two days or spread across week). Flexible working hours.

Interview date: Thursday 8 October 2020

Key responsibility: To assist with general charity administration and activities.

About our organisation

We’re a leading voice in International Studies in the UK and abroad. We develop and promote International Studies through our publications, research, academic networks and funding opportunities. Many of our members are experts in their field, but we’re diverse and support members at all stages of their careers. We’re known for our progressive, vibrant community, our annual conference and our strong research networks.

Main duties and key responsibilities

• Field general enquiries from members, working groups and others and if necessary direct them to the BISA Director, Communications Manager, Finance Officer or relevant trustee
• Provide administrative and logistical support for all face-to-face or virtual events, including the annual conference (overnight stay required)
• Assist with placing website content online in the absence of the Communications Manager
• Assist with social media output in the absence of the Communications Manager
• Oversee the administration of BISA prizes, awards and grants,  liaising with the Director and Finance Officer as needed
• Manage the manual functions of BISA’s membership database and assist the Director with monthly membership and working group analysis
• Executive Committee meetings preparation and minutes when required
• Update and maintain the Association’s administrative records
• Manage operational renewals, including those related to the website, insurance cover and data protection.

Other responsibilities

• Assist with other ongoing admin tasks as and when needed.
• A commitment to BISA’s Code of Conduct, Privacy Standard and Equality and Diversity policies

This job description is subject to review and amendment in the light of the changing needs of BISA.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Good experience of working on similar administrative tasks
• Good writing and drafting skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
• Organised, pro-active and ability to work in a small team environment with excellent self-management skills and ability to work remotely
• Excellent time management skills. Able to plan projects and meet targets set within an allocated time frame
• A flexible attitude to working to facilitate periods of high office workloads
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office - Word and Excel in particular
• Experience of databases and event management systems or a strong desire to learn
• Educated to A level standard

Desirable:

• Experience of working for a charity or in the higher education sector
• Interest in international affairs/politics
• Willingness to learn new things such as virtual event administration and hosting.

Start date: Monday 4 January 2021 with some handover dates in December 2020.

Location:  EC1 London (current tempoary remote working)

Hours:  Full time (37.5 hrs per week); would consider Part Time (from 0.6 FTE/22.5 hrs per week)

Contract Type:  Materntiy cover (fixed term contract 12 months)

Role overview

We are recruiting for a Grants Officer (maternity cover) to join our grants and research team. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in research funding but who is ready to move into or broaden their horizons beyond traditional research grants management in a grant making organisation. 

You will support the entire grants management life cycle, from pre- to post award, of a diverse and expanding portfolio grants. The role will also be responsible for monitoring the progress of these projects including the evaluation and reporting of outcomes and impact.

This is a highly collaborative and strategic focused role that will require the post-holder to work independently and confidently.

About you

You will have research funding experience, a keen interest to learn new skills and ambition to advance your career in the grants management field. You will have high attention to detail and manage, with appropriate support, a diverse workload.

Specifically, you will have:

• A degree level (ideally with an advanced degree) in biomedical sciences or equivalent
• Research and ideally grants management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish good working relationships.

About the team

This role is within the grants and research team who are responsible for ensuring the charity has robust grant making mechanisms to determine best use of charitable funding together with monitoring and evaluating projects and programmes funded by Moorfields Eye Charity.  Over the last five years charitable support, through our grant programmes, has supported over 350 projects and initiatives with £18 million in funding. 

About the charity

Moorfields Eye Charity is the main grant making and fundraising charity for Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and its academic partner, the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.

We are in the early stages of a major capital campaign. Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, University College London (UCL) and Moorfields Eye Charity have a once-in-a-century opportunity to create a state-of-the-art integrated treatment, research and education centre. It will benefit Moorfields’ patients and those with sight problems worldwide.

It will push the boundaries of science, deliver breakthrough treatments to the front line of patient care and revolutionise eye healthcare around the world.

How to apply

Please submit a detailed covering letter and CV using the link. 

The covering letter and CV should clearly address your research and grants management experience and why this particular role appeals to you. They should, in total, be no more than three sides of A4.

Applications that do not follow this guidance will not be progressed.

Key dates

Closing date: Extended to 20 September 2020

Interview dates: To be confirmed

I am currently looking for an experienced Grants Administrator/Officer for a 4 week temporary role within an amazing membership organisation. You will be immediately available and have your own laptop with Windows 10 to enable you to work from home, working from the office is an option if you do not have the mentioned equipment.

Main duties:
Grants administration related to specific programmes
The work will involve loading applications onto the charity's database
Maintaining the charity's database
Checking that the applicant is a member and that they meet the 4-week membership qualifying rule.
Deciding the outcome of applications according to a clear and straightforward eligibility criteria.

Skills - essential:

Ability to work at a pace
Accuracy and attention to detail
Strong IT skills
Experience of using CRM
Excellent communication skills
Understanding of GDPR/data protection

Please note this is an immediate start vacancy therefore the closing date is likely to be on or before Tuesday 17 August. Only candidates with the above skills and experience will be considered and only suitable candidates will be contacted with further information.

Please apply online for this role today!

Civitas charity are proud to be working with a fantastic independent grant making charity focused on the legal sector. The charity focuses on the role of legal education to empower individuals and organisation’s to understand and use the law as a tool for change. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Learning Manager to join the team as it aims to deliver the five-year strategy. The Learning Manager is an exciting new role, which reflects a conscious move to prioritise learning over accountability in the foundation’s relationship with grantees as part of a five-year strategy launched in January 2020. There will be a focus internally to develop the systems for more systematic learning from grants and across the team, as well as how the foundation better support’s grantee organisations to learn from their work and from each other.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience of working with non-profits in research and evaluating their work. You will be a natural communicator who has demonstrable experience of promoting a learning culture within organisation’s. You will be technical competent using statistical data, both quantitative and qualitative, to help inform decisions. Add to the technical knowledge and research skills, you will also possess excellent interpersonal skills and work well within diverse technical teams which include policy and grant managers. You will be able to demonstrate your commitment and interest in social justice and previous grant making experience will be an advantage however not essential.

*Part time/flexible working requirements will be considered. The successful post holder will need to be able to travel to London at least 2 days a week with some national travel required.

Please apply directly to this great opportunity or contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for an initial discussion and a detailed job description. Early applications are encouraged.

As Operations Manager you will manage the Carer Support Team and assist the CEO with the management of Human Resources including, recruitment, supervision and staff development, performance and discipline. The role also includes but is not limited to help with monitoring budgets and spending, premises management, IT systems management, working with support team to provide carers services, maintenance of an effective client management system and ensuring maintenance of GDPR compliance. 

Job Title: Grants Programme Manager (Maternity Cover)

Reports to: Head of the Berkeley Foundation

Line Management Responsibility for: Programme Officer

Contract Type: Fixed Term 12 month contract

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Job Purpose: To develop, plan and deliver key programmes of work for the Berkeley Foundation including the Community Investment Fund, the Capacity Building Fund, and our Covid-19 response grants, and to contribute to the delivery and future development of the Berkeley Foundation’s strategy.

Community Investment Fund

The Community Investment Fund allows us to make small-to-medium sized grants to address specific social issues within our four thematic focus areas. We have delivered four Community Investment Fund programmes to date, working with a total of 23 charities. These are Improving Youth Mental Health, Combatting Youth Homelessness, Empowering Young Women into Work, and Skills for Positive Futures.

Capacity Building Fund

The Capacity Building Fund is an additional pot of funding available to all the Foundation’s current charity partners. It aims to help our charity partners to become stronger, more resilient, and better able to overcome challenges and operate effectively.

Covid-19 response grants

Since March 2020, we have made c. £300,000 in grants to help our charity partners to respond to the Covid-19 crisis. These have included support with emergency supplies for families living in poverty, support to launch new digital services for young people, and support to bring key staff members back from furlough. We anticipate that our Covid-19 response grants will continue for at least the next six months.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Foundation’s key funding programmes, including new and existing Community Investment Fund programmes, the Capacity Building Fund, and Covid-19 response grants, to best practice standards;

• Carry out and commission research into specific social issues to develop expertise and ensure that the Foundation’s programmes are well informed, relevant, and timely;

• Promote and communicate funding opportunities to potential stakeholders, internally and externally, in order to ensure sufficient relevant, high-quality applications;

• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with applicants, supporting them to develop their funding requests where necessary;

• Assess applications and make recommendations about which should be considered for funding;

• Ensure sufficient and appropriate information is available for each full application to enable informed decision making;

• Implement funding decisions, including communicating with partners, initiating grant payments, visiting projects, building strong partnerships and ensuring appropriate and proportional monitoring and evaluation is in place;

• Maintain clear and accessible records of all work undertaken to agreed standards using the Foundation’s database and filing systems;

• Develop opportunities to share the outcomes of grant making programmes with colleagues, stakeholders and the wider sector in line with the Foundation’s commitment to continual learning and development;

• Deliver a series of learning events for the Foundation’s charity partners;

• Produce regular Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and Trustees reports on all core areas of responsibility;

• Contribute to the development of the Foundation’s grant making strategy;

• Provide effective line management for the Programme Officer;

• Assist with other Foundation projects, events and partnerships as required;

• Represent the Berkeley Foundation in a way that is consistent with its values.

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Person Specification:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience

Experience and knowledge

• Experience of working within or with the voluntary, charity or community sector

• Experience of project and/or programme management

• Experience of building strong, supportive partnerships with voluntary/community organisations

• Track record of delivering and reporting against targets

• Knowledge and experience of the grant making process

• Knowledge and experience of impact measurement and evaluation in charitable sector

• Understanding of the legal/financial/governance issues pertaining to voluntary, charity and community organisations

Skills and aptitudes

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to develop evidence-based insights

• Ability to assimilate large quantities of information and present this in a way that is clear, concise and accessible

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate successfully with a diverse range of audiences

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships

• Empathetic, curious and interested, with excellent listening skills

• Highly organised with the ability to drive work forward and meet deadlines

• Excellent attention to detail

• Financially literate

• Ability to strategise, plan ahead, and see the big picture

• Able to work individually and as part of a small, dynamic team

• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office packages

• Commitment to the mission and values of the Berkeley Foundation

• Full time, Permanent

• £29,190 per annum plus pension, medical and dental insurance

• 25 days holiday (plus 3 additional days to be taken between Christmas and New Year)

• 4pm finish on Fridays

• Central London location (Covent Garden) – currently working from home

REPORTS TO

Grants Team Leader

OVERVIEW

The Masonic Charitable Foundation is looking for an empathetic individual who understands the charity sector and is motivated by helping others. As Grants Officer you will assess and process applications from individuals and families and will work effectively with a range of stakeholders.

You will need excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong numeracy skills, and will take an organised approach to work, prioritising effectively while working quickly and accurately. You will be a team player who is willing to support colleagues and prioritise the needs of the team. Previous experience in a comparable role would be advantageous but appropriate training is available for the candidate with the right skills.

Day to day responsibilities include processing and assessing applications from individuals and families for a range of support (including financial, medical, mobility and respite care), making financial assessments, scheduling payments, preparing reports for decision makers, reviewing support provided, maintaining regular contact with applicants and keeping the grants system up to date.

The successful candidate will join a busy and friendly department and have the support of their peers, a Senior Grants Officer and their Team Leader to enable them to settle into their new role. 

The team is usually based in our central London office on the edge of Covent Garden but the entire charity is currently home-based due to the Covid-19 crisis.

MAIN DUTIES

• To accurately process applications for assistance from individuals and families.

• To approve grants within delegated authority levels and to prepare reports for escalated decision making.

• To ensure the grants system records are accurate and up to date.

• To work with colleagues, stakeholders and external suppliers to provide an excellent service to applicants.

  PERSON SPECIFICATION

  Essential

• Excellent customer service skills

• Strong written skills

• Excellent verbal communication skills

• High level of numeracy

• Ability to prioritise, organise and manage own workload

• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, internally and with stakeholders

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to understand and apply policy

• Ability to tailor communication to suit the audience

• IT skills, particularly MS Office

Desirable

• Experience of grant processing and/or assessment

• Good understanding of UK state benefits

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a CV and covering letter explaining why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification

Deadline for applications:  9am 28 September 2020

Date for interviews:  w/c 5 October 2020

Are you a proven fundraiser, looking for your next challenge in an organisation changing children’s lives around the world?

As Viva’s Global Funding Manager you will lead our fundraising from trusts, foundations, statutory bodies and other charities and take it to the next level. Working closely with other members of the Fundraising and Network Development Teams you will research new opportunities, develop relationships and nurture those already giving. 

Experienced in raising funds from statutory bodies, trusts and foundations, you will have the ability to write and edit effective and successful proposals, liaising with colleagues and funders in the UK and internationally, working under pressure and meeting deadlines.

You will be an excellent communicator – face to face, on the phone and in writing. You will be committed and highly organised. You will have strong administrative skills and a proven ability to manage a dynamic workload effectively.

Viva is dedicated to changing more children’s lives so they can fulfil their God-given potential. We are reaching over 4 million children in 28 countries through our 39 partner networks, which comprise over 5,000 churches and community organisations.

Are you ready to join our highly-motivated, dynamic and creative team, and play a crucial role in helping Viva increase its impact, sustainability and reach?

To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button for full application details. The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 12 October 2020. Interviews will be held on Thursday 22 October 2020. 

This is a full-time position based at our office in Oxford, or from home, with a salary of £25,000 to £32,000 (depending on experience).

The post holder will work closely with the Director in managing the operations of the Baobab Centre including responsibility for maintaining and generating income, leading the financial management of the organisation and managing Human Resources, Health and Safety and all operations in relation to the smooth running of the Centre. We’re looking for an exceptional candidate who can commit to working with a very diverse group of young people (including some very troubled young people) and staff as a senior member of staff and who has particular strengths in relation to developing strong, warm and open relationships with all members of the Community.

Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)

 

Key relationships: Director, all staff and volunteers, Baobab young people, Trustees, Consultant Fundraiser, Management Accountant

Responsible for: Administrators x 3 (Fundraising, Finance, Clinical), Fundraising Officer, Office volunteers

Responsible to: Director

Key Responsibilities of this Role:

1. Lead the Financial Management of Baobab including developing budgets, working with the management accountant to produce accurate management accounts, and convening a regular meeting of the finance committee.
2. Lead in the Management and Operationalising of Baobab Fundraising and the relationships with Trusts and Major Donors in collaboration with Director and Fund-Raising Team.
3. Ensuring Baobab is a friendly, functional, warm and safe place to be through good management of the premises where Baobab is based.
4. Responsibility for all elements of Health and Safety for staff and young people.
5. Responsibility for Human Resource functions.
6. Manage all organisational systems including online filing systems and ensuring they are easily accessible and well-functioning for all staff (Some clinical staff will need support in accessing and using the online record system).

Please see full Job Description and Specification in the link below. To apply by filling in our Application Form and returning it to us by middnight on Sunday 4th October 2020.