Café West is located in the heart of Allerton, Bradford and is a community facility that aims to reach out to all local residents The centre has a range of excellent facilities and there is real potential to develop the provision and support on offer, and rise to the challenges that have presented themselves over the last year. An experienced enthusiastic and energetic manager with a real understanding of community development work is required to help the management committee reach their vision for the centre, and ensure that it achieves its aims. The successful candidate will;
- Have significant experience of managing all aspects of a community building
- Experience of all aspects of managing a staff team
- Have a strong track record of engaging with community groups, families and individuals
- Be able to demonstrate the values under pinning community development of equality, empowerment and social justice.
- Be able to work in partnership with a wide variety of agencies and organisations
- Have experience of working in the voluntary and community sector
- Have knowledge of how community centres are funded and fundraising skills
- Be available to work flexibly over 35 hrs per week including evenings and weekends in order to meet the needs of the community
- Experience of working in an area of multiple deprivation
The closing date for this post is 10 am on 8th February 2021. Interviews will be held on 15th February 2021. If you haven’t heard anything about your application by the 10th February 2021 please consider your application unsuccessful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is Jamiat Relief Agency (JRA)
We are one of the oldest and largest organisations with a global grassroots network that has the reach and capability to:
- relieve human suffering by providing emergency aid during disasters or crises;
- provide development whereby individuals and communities sustainably improve their quality of life
Every day, our dedicated and experienced teams of workers and volunteers strive to solve problems around the world. From feeding the hungry to building homes for the displaced, we are helping the most affected people and changing lives for the better.
Currently we are looking for a proactive individual with community fundraising and volunteer management experience to join our UK branch as a Charity Manager and Fundraiser to help us maximise our donations and revenue.
Main responsibilities:
Income generation and project development
• Research potential new trusts and foundations to develop a strong pipeline for sustainable donations and projects funding
• Work collaboratively with Directors, colleagues and well wishers/supporters to identify new opportunities to raise funds.
• Lead on developing template cases for support for each project area, ensuring they are always up-to-date and impactful.
• Create compelling, detailed and highly tailored applications for new project ideas, working closely with the Directors and other members to produce proposals, budgets and project plans.
Strategy and team leadership
• Lead the planning and delivery of the JRD fundraising strategy, to grow income in this area and meet the team’s annual target.
• Line manage the JRD team supporting them to achieve team goals and develop their skills and knowledge.
• Lead on monitoring and maintaining systems to track project-by-project income, monitor project spend and log unfunded project ideas.
• Ensure financial reporting is maintained and accurate, including annual income and expenditure budgeting, donor pipelines, monthly forecasting and weekly income tracking.
• Represent JRD across the range of organisations to build sustainable partnerships that enhance JRD finances and capabilities
Stewardship
• Work closely with the team to support the stewardship and management of restricted grants secured towards tge various projects.
• Manage and develop key donor relationships, working with the Director to develop and strengthen relationships at Trustee and operational levels.
• Ensure that donors receive regular and timely progress reports and appropriate recognition of their gifts.
Compliance
• Ensure that all fundraising activities undertaken are legal, ethical and based on good practice guidelines such as those from the Fundraising Regulator and conducted in a way compatible with Autistica’s policies and professional reputation.
Essential requirements:
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience of regularly securing six-figure grants, and a track record of meeting targets and deadlines.
• Experience of producing timely, high-quality reports and delivering exceptional stewardship of trust donors.
• Ability to assess, comprehend and manage complex written and financial information quickly and accurately.
• Highly developed written communication skills that result in the production of clear and persuasive proposals and reports.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with donors and operate at a senior level.
• Proven ability to form positive and productive relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, demonstrating the ability to understand and communicate complex research and policy issues.
• An understanding and appreciation of the legislation affecting charity fundraising.
Desirable requirements:
• A background in research or science or experience of fundraising for a research charity or academic institution.
• Experience in statutory fundraising.
• Experience in project design and proposal development.
How to apply: Please apply online with your CV and a one-page cover letter by Thursday 7 January. Interviews will be held w/c 11 January.
This is Jamiat Relief Agency (JRA)
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Leeds Hospitals Charity
Leeds Hospitals Charity is proud to support Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The Trust comprises seven hospitals and a dental institute, including Leeds General Infirmary, St James University Hospital, Leeds Children’s Hospital and Leeds Cancer Centre. At Leeds Hospitals Charity, we work with NHS staff to improve the experience of patients and families. We’re passionate about healthcare and about making our hospitals amazing.
The Role
Leeds Hospitals Charity acting as the lead NHS charity in the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Integrated Care System is responsible for applying for and distributing £1.1m funding on behalf of national charity NHS Charities Together for one or more community partnership projects in recognition of the impact of Covid-19 on the wider community.
The Grants Manager will coordinate an exciting grants programme that is looking to award funding to strong, innovative strategic partnerships that will deliver a social return on investment. The funding represents an opportunity to address health inequalities that have been further exacerbated by Covid-19 in communities across West Yorkshire & Harrogate.
The Person
We are looking for someone who has experience of:
- grant management, ideally in a charity setting
- managing multi partner/collaborative projects
- developing impact evaluation processes
- project design, delivery and management over a sustained period
- producing high level reports and
- financial management, monitoring and reporting.
You will:
- be able to manage a wide range of relationships across a large geographical area
- be proactive, with a positive approach, identifying what is needed to sustain and support complex projects
- demonstrate excellent attention to detail with an ability to take a methodical and considered approach when evaluating and assessing application information
- possess excellent analytical skills able to interpret information and
- be an excellent communicator both verbally and in writing.
Location: Leeds (or home-based)
Hours: Part-time (3 days)
Contract length: 9 month maternity cover
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) provides vital funding and resources to support the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit in providing life-saving medical equipment, parent accommodation for families and essential ward resources. At CHSF they recognise that caring for people with congenital heart disease involves so much more than just treating the heart itself, which is why they care for the heart, mind, family and future. If you are looking to develop your career within an organisation with a mission such as this, then this could be the opportunity for you!
We are recruiting a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join the team at an exciting time in the charity’s corporate fundraising journey. In this role you will be tasked with the exciting challenge of developing and managing a pipeline of successful and mutually beneficial corporate partnerships.
Working across specific campaigns you will be required to identify new corporate leads communicating with key contacts in order to encourage and motivate them to engage with CHSF in a meaningful and beneficial way. You will also be required to nurture the relationships with existing partners, providing them with regular charity updates and encouraging their ongoing support. You will be well supported in the position but will also have the scope and flexibility to demonstrate your own flair and passion when engaging with supporters.
To be considered for this role you will ideally come to us with experience working in a fundraising setting and a good understanding of the important elements of managing corporate relationships. We are also happy consider applications from individuals from a more corporate sales or business development background who are looking to apply their skills in a charitable setting. Integral to success in this role will be your ability to follow a specific sales / business development process and you will ideally have experience adopting a systematic approach to generating and managing leads. Perhaps most importantly you should be determined, reliable and organised with a methodical and flexible approach to work and be committed to the values and cause of this wonderful organisation.
This role is a part-time position covering a maternity period of 9 months. Due to the impact of Covid-19 the role is currently based from home but, when open, the offices are based in Leeds. For the right candidate we would be happy to consider someone based entirely from home.
The recruitment for this role is ongoing, and the position will close when a sufficient number of suitable applications have been received. If you wish to express an interest in this role, please apply directly or contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
“I wish everyone could see what a day at Martin House is like. It’s an amazing, magical place. It’s like coming home.”
It is an honour and a privilege to be supporting the wonderful Martin House Hospice in their search for a Project Manager to work on a key capital appeal. Martin House has been caring for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions for more than 30 years. Every year they care for more than 420 families at the hospice, in hospitals and in their own homes and they also support more than 150 bereaved families. By joining the team in this capacity, you will play a pivotal role in contributing to the philanthropy income that allows the charity to achieve is ambitious goals and mission to allow more children, young people and their families to ‘live well and fully’.
As Project Manager (Capital Appeals) you will be responsible for project managing the exciting and ambitious capital appeal re-build project which will transform the way in which the hospice cares for babies, children and young people. As a key member of the Fundraising Leadership Team you will support with the with the development and delivery of the capital appeal strategy as well as an effective stewardship programme, engaging and acknowledging key supporters and prospects.
To be considered for this role you should come to us with strong project management skills and demonstrable experience of writing and implementing strategy. You should be a strong and confident communicator with an ability to develop relationships with senior-level contacts both internally and externally. Most importantly, this roles provide an opportunity to join an ambitious and supportive team committed to achieving great things for a wonderful cause, so you should be a passionate collaborator determined to play your role and flourish in this environment.
This role is full-time and permanent and comes with a range of excellent benefits, including 40 days annual leave (inc statutory holidays). Due to the impact of Covid-19 the role is currently based from home but, when it’s possible to return to offices, the hospice is situated in Boston Spa.
The recruitment for this role is ongoing, and the position will close when a sufficient number of suitable applications have been received. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity, please apply directly or contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
Head of Relationship Fundraising
Full Time 37.5 hours per week
Salary £45,000 - £50,000
Leeds Hospitals Charity
Leeds Hospitals Charity is proud to support Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The Trust comprises seven hospitals and a dental institute, including Leeds General Infirmary, St James University Hospital, Leeds Children’s Hospital and Leeds Cancer Centre. At Leeds Hospitals Charity, we work with NHS staff to improve the experience of patients and families. We’re passionate about healthcare and about making our hospitals amazing.
The Role
Integral to the success of Leeds Hospitals Charity, this role is responsible for leading the Relationship Fundraising team, driving and monitoring key income streams and ensuring pipelines of income are developed and maximised. The role involves working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to maximise opportunities whilst influencing and inspiring the team to secure and build partnerships.
The Person
We are looking for someone who has experience of:
- fundraising including special events and major campaign management,
- corporate engagement,
- niche fundraising,
- working with volunteers,
- media exposure at regional and local level.
You will:
- be an experienced manager of people, able to lead and motivate a team,
- have excellent communication skills with the ability to negotiate effectively,
- possess excellent analytical skills able to analyse cost income ratios to assess viability of potential events/activities,
- be able to explain complex fundraising matters in simple language to non-fundraising staff and stakeholders,
- be able to work with people at all levels, with the ability to develop effective working relationships.
To apply for this position please send a copy of your up to date CV with a covering later.
Closing date for applications is Monday 25 January 2021.
We are looking for an ambitious manager to take charge of our major growth plans to provide accommodation and employment for the homeless. Emmaus Bradford is a homelessness charity with a difference - we don’t just give people a bed for the night; we offer a home, meaningful work and a sense of belonging. The key requirements of the job are:
- To develop and implement a capital fundraising strategy
- To apply to suitable trusts and foundations for start-up funding
- To enhance and expand the retail offer and other income-generating activities
- To identify and acquire a suitable residential building
- To launch the Emmaus Companion offer - providing home, work and support.
We are looking for someone with experience in a senior managerment role with proven expertise in project management, fundraising and business development. Third sector experience and some knowledge of retail management are desirable.
Please refer to the application pack and job description for more details.
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Job Details
- Retail Specialist – Crossgates, Leeds
- Part Time, 16 hours working 2 days per week, flexibility required to cover holidays and busy periods.
- Salary circa £8000 per annum
Leeds Hospitals Charity is proud to support Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The Trust comprises seven hospitals and a dental institute, including Leeds General Infirmary, St James University Hospital, Leeds Children’s Hospital and Leeds Cancer Centre.
At Leeds Hospitals Charity, we work with NHS staff to improve the experience of patients and families. We’re passionate about healthcare and about making our hospitals amazing.
The Role
This new role of Retail Specialist will be varied and challenging but equally rewarding. The Retail Specialist is often the first person our customers meet when they enter the shop, they will guide our customers through the shop, delivering excellent customer service at all times. The Retail Specialist will get involved in all activity including merchandising, serving customers and receiving donations.
The Person
The successful candidate will have experience of working in a charity shop and will have worked alongside volunteers.
With the ability to deliver great customer experiences in any environment, you will be invigorated by constant personal interaction. You will have strong communication skills and proven merchandising skills.
The successful candidate will have a strong drive to achieve results, be proud to represent Leeds Hospitals Charity, and will get great satisfaction from helping customers and supporters develop lifelong relationships with us.
How to apply
If you’re interested in being a Retail Specialist in the Leeds Hospitals Charity first shop, please send your up- to-date CV together with a covering letter.
Closing Date for applications: Monday 25 January 2021
The main purpose of this role is to generate new business and community based funders and sponsors as well as managing and developing their network of existing relationships, with a focus on the geographical area of Yorkshire.
The aim is both to raise funds to cover the costs of running existing and establishing new services and other projects operated by the organisation within the agreed area that are not covered by statutory funding; as well as ensuring the work and mission of the whole charity becomes better known amongst the local community and corporate organisations and their staff.
The secondary purpose of the role is to plan, manage and execute a programme of fundraising initiatives across the area to encourage the community and corporates to help generate income through well considered, thoughtfully planned and effectively delivered programmes of fundraising activities.
Key responsibilities
- Build and nurture productive working relationships with corporate partners,community supporters and new contacts.
- Identify prospective new corporate partners through research and networking, with a view to maximising sustainable opportunities for services in the area.
- Promote networking events in order to raise the profile of the charity and its activities both nationally but with a particular focus on the Yorkshire region.
- Deliver the annual fundraising events as agreed with the fundraising manager.
They are looking for someone who is:
-Ability to manage and nurture business relationships Essential
- Experience of working to defined deadlines - Essential
-Experience of managing multiple priorities and scheduling work - Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Essential
- At least two years' experience of charity fundraising Desirable
- Experience of developing corporate fundraising partnerships for the charity sector Desirable
The client is accepting applications on a rolling basis, so please to get in touch ASAP if you are interested.
If you want a full job description or more of a chat about this role please get in touch with Hannah at Harris Hill on 02078207331 or email [email protected]
Only suitable candidates will be contacted.
“I wish everyone could see what a day at Martin House is like. It’s an amazing, magical place. It’s like coming home.”
It is an honour and a privilege to be supporting the wonderful Martin House Hospice in their search for two Trusts and Foundations Fundraisers to join their highly successful and integral Fundraising team. Martin House has been caring for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions for more than 30 years. Every year they care for more than 420 families at the hospice, in hospitals and in their own homes and they also support more than 150 bereaved families. By joining the team in this capacity, you will play a pivotal role in contributing to the philanthropy income that allows the charity to achieve is ambitious goals and mission to allow more children, young people and their families to ‘live well and fully’.
As Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser you will take on the exciting challenge of managing and cultivating a portfolio of supporters in order to raise funds for core costs and an exciting and ambitious capital appeal. Reporting to the Philanthropy Manager, and working collaboratively with internal colleagues, you will be required to produce emotive proposals and high quality impact reports. You will also be responsible for stewarding the existing portfolio to ensure continued support.
To be considered for this role you will ideally come to us with experience raising income from trusts and foundations or have transferrable skills from another area of fundraising. You should be a positive and creative self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills and a proven track record of building and influencing relationships at all levels. You should be comfortable and competent working towards stretching targets with a demonstrable record of generating income. Most importantly, these roles provide an opportunity to join an ambitious and supportive team committed to achieving great things for a wonderful cause, so you should be a passionate collaborator determined to play your role and flourish in this environment.
These roles are full-time and permanent and come with a range of excellent benefits, including 40 days annual leave (inc statutory holidays). Due to the impact of Covid-19 the roles are currently based from home but, when it’s possible to return to offices, the hospice is situated in Boston Spa.
The recruitment for these roles is ongoing, and the positions will close when a sufficient number of suitable applications have been received. If you wish to express an interest in these opportunities, please apply directly or contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
Job Description
Job Title
Manager Institutional Funding & Strategic Partnerships
Location
Dewsbury
Reporting to
Chief Executive Officer
Date
10th August, 2020
SKT Welfare UK
SKT Welfare is a UK based registered charity, founded in 2008 dedicated to the delivery of humanitarian aid and solutions regardless of race, political affiliation, gender or belief. Its vision is “a world where everyone is being cared for and live a sustainable life free from extreme poverty”
Job Purpose and Scope
To support SKT head office and Field offices in the organisation’s growth through proactive management and coordination of institutional funding and strategic partnerships across SKT’s countries of operations. The Manager IFSP will focus on securing funds, building and enhancing strategic with Institutional Donors, Trusts, Foundations, Limited Companies, Arab donors, High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) in the UK, Europe, the USA and Middle Eastern Countries.
Main Responsibilities
Funding Strategy/ Planning (30%)
- To analyse donors’ funding priorities, gathering related intelligence and identifying new potential donors for SKT humanitarian and development projects in the target countries.
- To gather information about institutional and other donors’ thematic and geographical preferences. These include UN Agencies, EU/ECHO, DFID/UKAID, USAID, GOAC, Government of Isle of Man etc.
- To develop a database of existing and potential institutional donors through donor mapping for HQ and field offices
- To support senior management in the preparation/ updates of organisational and departmental strategy and planning
- To participate in relevant internal and external working groups, conferences and workshops for networking and profile building of SKT
- To travel nationally and overseas for networking in addition to establishing an understanding for better, up-to-date programme design and proposal development
Proposal Development (30%)
- To assist programmes department at the HQ and field levels in developing high quality concept notes, proposals, budgets and logframes for submission to institutional and other donors
- To make sure all the supporting documents are readily available for submission to institutional donors, trusts, foundations, corporate sector, etc.
- To ensure all submissions are in line with donor guidelines, internal criteria and international standards
- To make coordination with programme, finance and all related staff/ partners across all HQ and field levels for gathering information required for CN and Detailed proposal
Grants Management and Reporting (20%)
- To assist programmes department at the HQ and field levels in undertaking grants management oversight role, including monitoring of projects' compliance with approved funding standards, policies and practices; ensuring any needed amendments are secured, etc.
- To assist programmes department in ensuring high quality reports to donors meeting their requirements and highlighting the impact and value of SKT’s work
- To gather relevant and updated information from respective programme staff for annual report
Capacity Building (10%)
- To identify the training needs of the programme and other staff at the HQ and field office levels;
- To prepare material for training workshops for programme and other staff and deliver trainings on quality proposal development, project cycle management, logframes, and reporting to donors at the HQ and field levels
- To Liaise across the organisation to share learning and best practices
Due Diligence Documentation (10%)
- To prepare and update due diligence and capacity assessment related documents, polices and manuals for submission to institutional and other donors
- To prepare documents required for memberships, networks and entities.
General
- Must adhere to the charities policies and procedures, e.g. Data protection, Health & Safety at Work, Global Code of Conduct, and Safeguarding etc.
- Must respect the confidentiality of all matters relating to their employment and other members of staff
- Shall demonstrate on-going professional development through reflective practice and participation in internal and external development opportunities as evidenced in a Continuing Professional Development portfolio.
- Participate in the appraisal process and ensure that agreed objectives are achieved, taking responsibility for directing own learning and development activities (e.g. private study, e-learning)
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers, directors and the general public.
- Assist staff in other departments and regions as required in order to facilitate the work of the charity
- The job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder
Supporting researchers and NHS staff to improve the lives of people with epilepsy
Epilepsy Action is a national charity that exists to improve the lives of everyone affected by epilepsy. We are seeking an experienced manager of research and healthcare projects to play a key role in maximising the impact of our projects on health services for people with epilepsy.
You will work with the Epilepsy Services Director to update our research strategy for 2022- 26 working with our research advisory panel our scientific awards panel and volunteer experts by experience.
This is an opportunity to lead work with researchers, NHS managers and commissioners in developing projects, promoting research findings, developing implementation resources and contributing to funding applications and publications.
The role would suit an experienced manager with knowledge of medical or social research and an understanding of digital tools. You will need to be a good communicator with, strong skills in managing staff and stakeholders, great negotiation skills and excellent project management skills.
In return we will offer you great flexible working conditions, a range of employee benefits including a contributory pension plan, which is available to you from the day you start and a commitment to develop your skills and provide necessary training.
For a full description of our requirements and information on how to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.
CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: 18th January 2021
Zoom Interviews: 27th January 2021 and 29th January
Epilepsy Action is a Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from disabled people.
We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification. Please show how you meet the essential criteria in the supporting information section.
The post holder will work alongside the Director of National Development to lead and support the four teams who fundraise for and grow the impact of the organisation within National Development, as well as personally leading the growth of Major Donor partnerships. We are looking for a proven leader and manager with excellent interpersonal and relational skills, who has a track record of exceeding expectations and results.
The post-holder must understand how to inspire, challenge and motivate a range of high-level stakeholders to engage with the work of TLG, as well as being able to demonstrate significant leadership experience! They will be an excellent communicator – both written and verbal and will be excited to make a significant difference for struggling children through this varied and influential role. They will have a strong attention to detail as well as being able to focus on high level strategy and delivery. Ideally, they will have a range of fundraising, communications or advocacy experience or they will be able to demonstrate significant transferable skills.
The individual will be passionate about making as much of an impact as possible in order to support both the growth of TLG to be helping 10,000 struggling children a year by 2026 and about raising awareness of the issues children are facing in the UK today. As a rapidly growing charity, we are focused on becoming a household name in order to be able to make a substantial difference for struggling children across the country, and the applicant must be up for a challenge in a fast-paced environment! For the right applicant this will be an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, pioneering team who spearhead the growth of the organisation.
We are looking for individuals who have a strong and vibrant Christian faith. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.
We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.
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Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
We particularly welcome expressions of interest from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.
Do you want to work with an organisation that makes a difference, every single day, to people from all walks of life? The people that turn to Citizens Advice need help overcoming an obstacle in their lives – from debt to evictions to trouble at work – and you can be key to them getting the support they need in the quickest, easiest, and most effective way.
The Role
The Housing Expert Advice team at Citizens Advice are looking for individuals to submit an expression of interest to be a part of our group of Consultant Housing Experts. We are hoping to expand the panel of experts within our teams to support us to deliver advice within our organisation.
The consultant role will include providing second tier consultancy advice to our network of local Citizens Advice advisers.
About You
You will have significant professional experience in a legal or advice setting with experience of interpreting legislation, giving credible, appropriate and high quality legal guidance and legal advice to a range of audiences.
As this is a rolling recruitment process we will contact those who have expressed an interest in the role within 3 weeks.
The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 5 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham, Leeds, and Liverpool, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.
Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early.
Are you looking to apply your skills to a passionate network committed to positive change? Are you interested in helping groups to develop and learn? Can you pull information together, work as part of a team and support volunteers? Are you comfortable working online as part of a distributed team? Are you willing to start small and help to grow the network, and the role? Are you looking for a flexible working pattern in an organisation committed to good People Care? If so, read on!
Who are we?
The Permaculture Association works to empower individuals and communities to design their homes, gardens, farms, businesses and whole lives in order to collectively generate a sustainable future. By putting ethics first and using natural systems as a model, there are simple and innovative ways to live fairly and sustainably now and in the future.
Our work is wide-ranging and varied, supporting permaculture education, research, networking and action. We are a growing charity, with 1700(+) members, and partnerships with organisations in the UK and internationally.
The Projects Network Development Officer role in a nutshell
We are seeking a projects network development officer to join our small and dedicated team. We work online using G-Suite, CiviCRM, Slack, & Zoom and other tools to enable us to collaborate and stay connected. Duties of the post will include:
- Projects network support, including hosting monthly Zoom socials for members of the Association's LAND network and wider projects
- Strategy and fundraising, including working with the network and CEO to identify and develop funding opportunities to further support this work
- Farming engagement support, including supporting members contributions to the Northern Real Farming Conference & Oxford Real Farming Conference
- Finance, admin, monitoring and evaluation, using our online co-working tools
- Communications & Events, including supporting and attending events, and providing news and updates to the Communications team and the website
Who we are looking for
As an inclusive employer and membership organisation, we want our staff team to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. Therefore we welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to creating an organisation that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
We are a small team and we want someone who is conscientious and well organised, able to be flexible, responsive and positive, and passionate about support our practical permaculture projects network to develop and thrive.
What next?
Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification carefully, and get in touch if you have any questions or would like an informal discussion. The application form and all supporting information can be found via our website or attached here. We look forward to hearing from you.
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