We are seeking a proactive, flexible, driven, and organised person to support our fundraising and communication activities. This role will be integral to the growth and development of our work and in supporting our members. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to develop their skills, gain valuable experience, and develop a career in the not-for-profit sector.

About the role

This role will report to the Chief Executive. The post holder will look to secure income from different income streams (including individuals and organisations) through grants as well as donations, and to deliver communications with members and stakeholders to support funding needs as well as raise the profile of ILPA and our work:

40% - Trusts & Foundations and Lottery (& other grantmakers)

50% - Communications (includes Social Media)

10% - Corporate and Individual Giving (includes Major Donors)

We have a successful portfolio with trusts and foundations including, Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Trust for London. You will be supported by the Chief Executive to continue managing these big bids and developing new project bids for the future.

About you

The ideal candidate will be proactive and self-motivated to achieve success, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will be experienced in charity fundraising, including grants/trusts.  You will have experience in communication management, as well as the design and execution of suitable communication material including the drafting and preparing of grant requests/proposals.  You will have had demonstrable success at engaging people to a cause and motivating giving and knowledge and understanding of how to utilise social media to develop ILPA’s brand and social media standing

The Wolfson Foundation is a charity that awards grants to support excellence in the fields of science, health, heritage, humanities and the arts, with education and research underpinning everything that we do. We are one of the country’s largest funding charities, and since 1955, some £1 billion has been awarded to more than 14,000 projects throughout the UK.

The Wolfson History Prize – the most valuable non-fiction writing prize in the UK – has been awarded and administered by the Foundation since 1972. In 2022 the Wolfson History Prize will celebrate its 50th anniversary and we will be running a discrete but complementary anniversary campaign alongside the 2022 prize.

We are recruiting for an important and exciting role to support this area of our work: Wolfson History Prize Officer.

This is a new 12 month fixed term role, providing dedicated support for the prize during this period. The role will support on all areas of work related to the planning and delivery of (1) the 50th anniversary campaign; and (2) the 2022 prize. It will play a key role in ensuring that the prize continues to play an integral role in the overall strategy of the Foundation, extending our funding for heritage, humanities & the arts, and acts as an independent voice championing the importance of history and history writing to society.

The successful candidate will have outstanding organisational and administrative skills, including a high level of attention to detail, demonstrable planning and project management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines, and a high level of spoken and written English. The individual needs to be able to work effectively as part of a small team while also being capable of undertaking independent work. Excellent relationship management skills are essential.

The role requires an individual who believes passionately in the Wolfson History Prize’s mission and has an enthusiasm for the wider range of activities undertaken by the Foundation.

The successful candidate will start in early September (or as soon as possible thereafter). The Foundation is able to offer £27,500-32,500 per annum as part of a competitive remuneration package, including a pension contribution.

Further information about the role can be found in the job description.

The closing date for applications is 9am, Monday 5 July 2021.
It is expected that interviews will take place Wednesday 14 July 2021

As a pioneering charity at the forefront of the global movement for responsible investment, ShareAction is growing rapidly. We would not be where we are today, without the courage, energy and dedication of our people, as well as the unique set of insights this team brings to the table. The Director of People is a new role within the organisation, reporting to the Chief Executive. The creation of this role is reflective of a clear need, and desire, to support our growing team to thrive and enable them to drive ambitious change in the rapidly envolving world of responsible investment. In everything they do, our Director of People will champion our values and culture.

ShareAction enjoys distinctive advantages but we also face challenges and risks around recruitment, retention and career development. Addressing these effectively and imaginatively in the service of our mission is central to the purpose of this role.

Our team is mainly based in the UK (around London) though we also have people in Belgium and Germany and expect our international work and profile to grow. The Director of People will ensure this happens in a way that drives the greatest impact whilst limiting risks to the charity.

We already have a popular flexible working policy. Following the pandemic, we are exploring new ways of working that build cohesion and support creativity whilst giving our people freedoms they value. The Director of People will lead this work.

This role is a huge opportunity for someone looking to create impact. Not only will this Director make a major contribution to the daily working lives of all our team, they will ensure we continue to recruit the highest calibre of talent, enabling ShareAction to mobilise the power of finance for positive change across the global economy.

To apply, please complete the application form on the ShareAction online recruitment portal via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9am Monday 28 June 2021

The Connection at St. Martins (CSTM) is based in the heart of London, near Charing Cross Station and Trafalgar Square. The Connection has been helping homeless people since the First World War and is one of London’s largest homelessness charities.

The Connection has been growing, both before and during the Pandemic and as a result, has been through an extended period of change. Our team have worked incredibly well to meet the challenges of the past year, including the design of a new service model.  We are moving into a period of consolidation, before we move into further growth, around three key service elements:

• A focus on rough sleepers in central London who face severe and multiple disadvantage;
• An innovative temporary emergency accommodation in a hotel, for rough sleepers who are uncomfortable in traditional hostels (The Bridge) and;
• The development of our supported accommodation project in Clapham including capital investment and changes to the support model (St Martins House).

The Director of Services is a vital role for us and an incredibly exciting opportunity for someone who shares our passion for tackling rough sleeping. The role requires someone who places a strong emphasis on the quality of relationships internally and externally, along with extensive experience in a homelessness, mental health or addictions recovery setting.

The psychologically informed environment, trauma informed care and systems change are all important underpinning principles for us.  We also value collaboration in everything we do. This guides how we work with our clients and a wide range of partners to enable rough sleepers to move away from the streets.  We also work closely across the St Martin in the Fields family of organisations. 

Our Director of Services will:

• Ensure excellent service delivery, staff wellbeing and a focused, highly effective team;
• Manage external relationships and partnerships to maximise good outcomes for our client including developing opportunities with health organisations to improve treatment options for clients;
• Take forward our emerging accommodation models at St Martin House and The Bridge with a view to scaling these models up in the future;
• Provide financial management and secure resources for service delivery;
• Oversee the development of our case management and impact measurement work;
• Ensure all service staff are recruited, inducted, supervised, supported and receive an annual review using consistent systems. Take any appropriate action in consultation with the HR Manager;
• Be the key lead Executive for service delivery, reporting to The Board of Trustees.

So, are you interested in this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits?

To apply, please submit an application highlighting that you meet the requirements of the role set out in the person specification attached. Only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification, will be considered for an interview.

This is a permanent contract.

Closing date:  Monday 12th July 2021 - 12pm

Interview dates: Wednesday 21st July (first interview) with a second interview in the following week.

The organisation:

An important and high profile health charity  based in London. The Charity is about to go through a period of change as it comes out of the first year of the pandemic. The team will begin to transition back into a new office space later this year and the Charity rolls out its new strategy. At a time when good communication is more important than ever, they are looking for an experienced, forward thinking Head of Communications who can lead this key strategic function for a 6 month period.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage a team of 10 across press, celebrity liaison, stories, internal and external communications.
• Lead and develop the communications function for the charity, maintaining a strong strategic approach whilst managing a professional team who can work expertly across a range of communications aspects, with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide strategic leadership in internal communications and working with the Internal Communications Manager to roll out an effective and engaging Internal Communications strategy at a time of change.
• Lead on the charity’s crisis communication and manage the business planning of the charity’s communications function, to ensure it delivers to the wider strategy, ensuring innovation, efficiency and value for money.
• Ensure the work of the charity’s communications function is integrated and aligned with the work of the wider brand, marketing and digital teams.
• Lead the team to develop and deliver exciting, high profile, national PR plans for the charity.
• Work with communications colleagues to develop key messages for all activity, helping to position the charity as a leading national organisation.
• Develop and implement the most effective measuring and evaluation tools and ensure that all media work is properly planned and evaluated.
• To work with colleagues in the digital team to continue to innovate in the digital media space, advancing our digital media coverage and engaging with our stakeholders through social media.
• To act as a spokesperson for the charity where necessary.

Person specification:

• Experienced communications and PR professional with proven abilities to deliver high profile campaigns
• Strategic experience managing crisis communications
• A collaborative approach to working with excellent leadership skills
• Strong communications skills, with an ability to engage a wide range stakeholders
• Experience working with senior leadership teams
• Ability to deliver a strategy for internal communications within an organisation
• History of delivering high value fundraising PR campaigns
• Ability to juggle competing priorities and a complex workload, working to tight deadlines
• A communications innovator, with a natural inclination to challenge standard ways of working to ensure constant development within communications
• Experience within the digital media space

What's on offer:

This role is initially for 6 months on a daily rate of £400 - £500 a day.

Please apply now for immediate consideration as interviews are happening on a rolling basis.

Director of Visitor Experience

We’re looking for an experienced communicator to help achieve our vision of London alive with nature, where everyone can experience and enjoy wildlife. Our Director of Visitor Experience will help us to manage the visitor experience and engagement, and oversee site operations for nature reserves with visitor centres.

London Wildlife Trust is a driving force for nature conservation across the capital, and the only charity dedicated solely to protecting the capital's wildlife and wild spaces. We take action every day to help wildlife flourish through practical conservation work; we engage, inspire and enable people to connect with nature; and through campaigns and consultancy, we give wildlife a voice.

We're looking for someone with experience of managing a nature reserve, visitor centre or similar to become our Director of Visitor Experience, developing and overseeing our visitor journey and operations on our visitor centres.

You'll be responsible for management of our sites at Camley Street Natural Park, Walthamstow Wetlands and Woodberry Wetlands, both as nature reserves and visitor attractions, including:

• Driving revenues and profitability, and improving the scope and offering of our cafés, retail, private hire and events businesses (managing our Head of Cafes and Retail and our Head of Commercial Events)
• Creating excellent visitor experiences and customer journeys that engage and inspire our local communities to connect with nature
• Ensuring the sites are well are maintained (and have preventative management plans in place), so that they deliver excellent visitor experience and comply with legislative requirements, and manage maintenance and repairs as necessary
• Overseeing planning of staffing to ensure agreed staffing levels and the opening and closing of sites as per relevant agreement

What’s in it for you?

Salary: £57,888 per annum 

Tenure: Permanent

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave pro rata plus statutory holidays
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Employee benefits platform including high-street and fitness discounts 
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Scheme to support you inside and outside of work
• Supportive and inclusive policies including a family-friendly policy and enhanced flexible working policy
• ‘Staff Day’ once a quarter where you can get involved in conversation work on one of our sites

Closing Date: 9th July 2021

Interview Dates: TBC

We are looking for a new Director to take us to the next level.

We are a charity who have deep roots within our local community who have had a very fruitful first 5 years and who now have a vision for expansion into more places and more communities. 

Please read the job description (found here) for more details but in a nutshell, we are looking for the following in a person to fulfil and grow in this exciting role: 

Essential 

• Someone who is passionate about young people reaching their potential, is relatable and has a good understanding of their needs and their cultural context. 

• A strategic growth mindset.

• Experienced in fundraising implementation, attracting donors, and building corporate relationships. 

• Able to lead and grow a praying team. 

• Able to build and develop a vision, inspire others, and make it happen. 

• Excellent networking and communication skills 

• Able to travel within the boroughs of Kingston, Richmond, Hounslow, and Hammersmith & Fulham to engage with schools and churches. 

Desirable 

• Collaborative leader / team player. 

• Has good knowledge of IT & CRM systems.

• Can develop creative and engaging social media strategies. 

• Able to drive LVA awareness and engagement via social media campaigns across a range of platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, Twitter, LinkedIn etc..) 

• Confident in public speaking 

• Able to think on their feet and outside the box. 

• Has a clean driving licence and their own transport. 

We are offering a salary of £35K for 4-day week, 25 days annual leave with Bank Holidays.

Office based (SW London) with some home working by arrangement. 

Applications in by 2nd July for interview 9th July with a potential 2nd interview on the 16th July and we will inform you of our decision by Wednesday 21st July for a September start date by arrangement.

We would like applicants to send in a 2 minute recording of themselves (used only for screening applicants for interview purposes) talking about something you are passionate about and as part of the interview process applicants will be invited to observe workshops delivered by our educators within a school day and we will be as flexible as possible in arranging this.

We welcome applicants from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Trustee

London WC1 (and via remote working)

Three year appointment in the first instance, commencing 1st December 2021, with a possible extension of two years

Four meetings per year – average 6 hours per month total

As a member of the RCPCH’s Board of Trustees, you will play a central role in helping the College in its mission to improve child health and ensure that our paediatricians have the skills they need to deliver excellent care. 

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK.  We advocate on child health issues at home and across the world, working in more than 20 countries.  Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community. More detailed information can be found on our website.

The College has more than 20,000 members and fellows and employs around 170 staff across the UK who work closely with governments, regulators and many charity partners to support children and young people.  We work with contracted people across other countries including College members on short-term assignments.

The Board of Trustees has four committees which report directly to it – the Appointments Panel, The Audit, Finance and Risk Committee, The Council and the Executive Committee. The Board of 12 Trustees offers guidance and governance oversight on a range of issues and risks that helps shape the College’s UK and worldwide work, and the delivery of its strategic goals.

In addition to responding very well to the COVID-19 pandemic, the College is especially focused on paediatric workforce pressures, the delivery of improved services to members, and the overall prospects for child health provision in a volatile political environment.

The Board needs to offer clear leadership while working effectively with other College bodies to ensure a smooth delivery of the College’s objectives and scrutiny of the new College strategy. This strategy is currently being finalised and will come into effect from autumn 2021. The Board will then have a central role in ensuring that its objectives are delivered, therefore being a Trustee at the RCPCH offers the opportunity to influence the College’s UK and worldwide work at a high level during a vital period in its history.

The Board holds four meetings per year, one of which is also an extended half-day away-day. You would also be expected to demonstrate your expertise by serving on other College committees and bodies as required. Additionally, in order to observe and better understand the College’s work, you would be encouraged to visit the College (or conduct virtual visits) for a minimum of two days per year to conduct discussions with colleagues to enhance your knowledge. (The total time commitment set out above reflects these additional expectations.)

With senior level experience gained in either Charity Governance, Finance or Fundraising, you should have demonstrable strategic vision and the ability to think creatively, have strong independent judgment and be capable of working effectively as part of a team.

A background in child healthcare is not essential for the Trustee role as the College is looking to broaden its areas of expertise, but an understanding of and commitment to children’s health and well-being, and to the College’s principles and objectives, are crucial. Previous or current experience as a Trustee would be desirable.

The Trustee role is non-remunerated but expenses will be paid in accordance with RCPCH policy.

If you have any questions about the opportunity, please visit our website and view the role within the Volunteering section, where contact details can be found. Please outline your enquiry and provide your contact details.

To apply, please submit a personal statement outlining your suitability and qualifications for the role along with your CV via the application link.

Director of Business Development 

Together for Mental Wellbeing

£85,000

Full-time, permanent

London and remote

Together for Mental Wellbeing is the UK’s oldest mental health charity. Since 1879, we have believed that people experiencing mental distress have the right to live the life they choose and determine their own future.

We offer a wide variety of support services and the people we work alongside are at the heart of everything we do. We currently work with around 5,000 adults every month via 70 projects throughout England, but we aspire to reach many more people through our five year strategy.

We are excited about our future, and through the fantastic commitment and dedication of everyone who works at Together, we will achieve our vision of continuing to be a recognized charity leader in its field delivering high quality mental health, wellbeing and support services. 

As Director of Business Development, you will play a critical leadership role in the ongoing development and financial prosperity of Together, creating the conditions for our future success. You will be a key advisor to the Chief Executive, and the Board of Trustees in delivering our ambitions for the future, developing and driving our income generation work streams. 

The role involves supporting a varied portfolio of opportunities based in different regions around the country. As well as looking for new funding opportunities, a key part of the role also lies in maintaining effective relationships with existing funders. 

With proven experience in income generation with strategic and operational level expertise, you will be a collaborative and inclusive leader, who will work beyond your function to leverage the overall performance of the organisation and increase our impact. In addition to your business development credentials you will have significant experience of driving wider organisational change and of building, motivating and inspiring teams. 

You will be a rigorous, clear thinker who acts with integrity, personally promotes equality, diversity and inclusion and who understands that people who use our services are at the heart of everything we do. 

We have a firm commitment to encouraging fairness and diversity in our work force and we welcome applications from disabled people and those from BME backgrounds.

Closing date: Monday 5th July

First interviews: Week beginning 12th July

Final interviews Friday 6th August

Please see job description document for full details of the role and requirements.

We are hiring an experienced professional who loves a plan, a deadline and isn’t afraid to dive into the detail. They will work closely with our Programme Director as the beating heart of the operations, ensuring smooth delivery and a great experience for our young people.

Job requirements:

Culture & ethos

• Model and support the ethos and culture of the organisation

• Contribute to the value-driven ethos of the organisation

Operations

• Manage a budget, risk reporting and mitigation for delivery of our youth programmes. 

• Lead on the day-to-day operational requirements of our programmes, including coordinating events with schools, retreats and our internal team

• Use systems and processes to ensure a safe container for both staff and young people

Health and Safety, Risk

• Lead on policy implementation, health & safety and compliance, to ensure our programmes are always delivered safely

• Work with subject knowledge experts to ensure policies and processes are fit for use, updated regularly and used in day-to-day operations

Physical Spaces

• Collaborate with our sister organisation, Bertha Foundation, and the Operations Director around all physical spaces we use for programme delivery

• Lead on contractual agreements and risk assessments for physical space hire and use

Safeguarding

• Supporting organisational responsibility for safeguarding and planning for safe programmes

Dependant on prior experience, training will be offered to support the successful candidate to assume the role of Deputy Safeguarding Officer for the organisation

This is a Head of Department level role, with remuneration between £45,000 and £55,000 pro-rata based on experience. A 5% London weighting is included within this bracket as the role must be based in London.

This role is a full-time role, equating to 5 days/week. This role will be line managed by the Programme Director, and will have a probationary period of 3 months.

Additional benefits for employees include a 10% pension contribution, death in service provisions and the opportunity to opt into dental and healthcare benefits upon successful completion of a probationary period.

Additional requirements

• Subject to an enhanced DBS check with Bertha Earth. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

• We require two references, one from your current or most recent employer and another (if you have worked with young people that must be included)

• Strong reliable wifi connection whilst working from home

• You will be required to agree to and sign our code of conduct

• You must have the right to work in the UK

This role is based in our London office, and is eligible for hybrid working from home when appropriate. There is the expectation there will be touchpoints with the team required throughout the year that will have to be attended in person outside of London.

Frequent travel to our retreat locations and partner venues and schools may be necessary. The venues are currently in Monmouth, Hereford and Frome. Partner schools in 2021 are based in London. All reasonable travel expenses and accommodation for overnight stays necessary to perform this role will be reimbursed.

Animal suffering sadly comes in too many forms: from animals caught up in war and conflict, to the terrible conditions endured by countless farm animals, to imprisoned wildlife and the legal and illegal trade in fur and other animal parts, to the illegal puppy trade in the UK, to the unbelievably cruel dog and cat meat trade in South East Asia - everywhere, humans have an almost incalculable impact on the lives of millions of animals.

FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals suffering under human influence. We reveal suffering, rescue animals in need and protect them, through our global approach and a breadth of impactful programmes and campaigns. We work towards a world where humans treat animals with respect, empathy and understanding, from grass-root to government level, from treating stray dogs and cats to rescuing animals from conflict zones.

Director, UK

FOUR PAWS UK

Up to £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Borough, London

We are seeking a Director to lead our FOUR PAWS office in the UK, someone who is both an animal lover and is inspired by our global and UK based work to end animal suffering. Our new Director, UK will build on our solid growth and financial stability by granting a powerful voice for animals at risk and by providing strategic leadership to a committed and highly capable team. Working closely with the FOUR PAWS' International head office and other national entities, the Director, UK will lead our campaign and communication priorities to ensure our campaigns have maximum reach and influence. They will lead our profile-raising work, including with the media, and build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including government and parliamentarians, to influence social policy and legislative change that delivers real impact for animals.

We are seeking a collaborative and creative senior leader with a track record of high-profile networking, influencing national policy and working with the media. Our new Director UK will bring experience of representing key issues to a wide range of stakeholders, including politicians and companies, and will relish the opportunity to build the profile and partnerships that will ensure impactful growth. You will be experienced in communicating key policy and campaign messages to a variety of audiences, will have a sound understanding of fundraising and be an inclusive and supportive leader. Crucially, you will be committed to making a difference to the lives of animals across the globe who need it the most.

FOUR PAWS is committed to being an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures and experiences - including people with disabilities and ethnic minority candidates. Our aim is that our employees will be representative of all sections of society and each person feels respected, is treated equitably and is able to give of their best.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

Closing date: Tuesday 6th July 2021

Interviews with Prospectus: 12-15th July 2021

First stage interview with FOUR PAWS: w/c 19th July 2021

Second stage interview with FOUR PAWS: w/c 26th July 2021

The Prince’s Trust is seeking a dynamic leader to drive continued growth, innovation and impact across Philanthropic fundraising. A Director of Philanthropy with confidence in driving a high-performing team, raising upwards of £20m a year- with a flair for exceptional relationship building, and a passion for a cause that has the potential to unlock the next generation of futures.

You will nurture and support a team across the breadth of the UK- each managing a diverse portfolio of major donor relationships. You will inspire team members and senior influencers alike with an exciting strategy built upon sector-leading stewardship, innovative cultivation and sharp attention to impact. You will provide support to a sophisticated team managing a host of successful collective giving groups, regional and capital campaigns and be a leading strategist in the design and execution of a newly emerging philanthropic campaign, poised to raise £100m over the next 5 years.

Philanthropy has long played a key role in the income mix of The Trust- raising almost a third of its annual operating income. You will bring solid experience in financial reporting and diligence around meeting ambitious targets- weighting risk and opportunity appropriately. You will be a key member of our super supportive Senior Fundraising and Marketing Team- the engine room of the department!

An authentic leader energised by innovation and keen to adapt our offering according to external insight, adopting a ‘can do’ attitude when faced with bumpy terrain- inevitable in any professional context! Philanthropy has strong roots in the previous and upcoming success of The Trust and we warmly welcome you to apply if you have the energy, passion and determination to take PT funding to the next level- ensuring we continue to be there for the very deserving young people we serve across the UK.

We are currently receiving high volumes of applications, so we urge you to complete a supporting statement that showcases your experience in line with the job description, otherwise, your application could be unsuccessful. 

For more information and to apply, please go to our website.

Job Purpose
UK for UNHCR (UK4U), the UN Refugee Agency's national charity partner, is looking for an Executive Assistant to join us at a crucial time in our development. As a start-up, we are a small but high performing team with big ambitions. This pivotal new role will work closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees and Senior Management Team to support our continued growth, development and impact.

As part of a collaborative and dynamic team, this is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in the charity sector and build a portfolio of skills across multiple work areas. With specific duties to support the administration and operations of our charity, this is also an exciting opportunity to support the implementation of our new five-year strategy and the expansion of our Board of Trustees. It will be a busy and varied role with no two days the same.

You will have a passion for the refugee cause and be able to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders. You will enjoy developing strong relationships and be able to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines. You will also have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Who We Are And What We Do
United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.

Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.

Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.

We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person or a stateless person.

We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours. Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.

Role Responsibilities
• Provide support to the CEO with diary, travel arrangements, arranging external and internal meetings, email management, and drafting or sending out correspondence
• Assist the Senior Management Team with other key internal or external meetings, distributing agendas and papers on time, and working with SMT to facilitate wider communication and follow up with staff and stakeholders
• Support the CEO and Director of Strategy and Growth in tracking the implementation, evolution and reporting on the charity’s five-year strategy
• Support the Board of Trustees by scheduling and attending meetings, taking minutes, coordinating the preparation of Board papers, and planning Board meetings and events
• Assist with the induction of trustees and serving as the primary point of contact to Trustees for day-to-day matters
• Work with the Operations Team to support key functions including office management, staff onboarding and recruitment, staff training and events, and meeting compliance requirements.

Personal Attributes & Experience

• Strong writing abilities, ranging from summarising complex Board discussions to drafting emails and correspondence.
• Ability to interact comfortably with multiple stakeholders, ranging from colleagues to trustees to UNHCR global staff;
• Ability to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines within a collaborative team environment;
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to demonstrate flexibility, with a willingness to respond quickly, particularly at times of humanitarian crisis;
• A flexible team player with service oriented attitude;
• Sound judgment, sensitivity and discretion in handling confidential information;
• Proficient in using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat.

Desirable Skills/Experience
• Previous experience of working in a support role or with a charity, either in a paid or volunteer capacity;
• Knowledge of international development or related subjects helpful but not essential.

*If you wish to be considered please submit your CV and a covering letter.
Please note that applications which are just generic cover letters or CVs without covering letters will not be considered.
Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by Thursday 1st July.
Interviews will be held on 7-9 July 2021. The initial interview stage will consist of a 30 min panel discussion with task to be submitted prior to interview.

As London and South East Area Manager you will represent, manage and co-ordinate FoodCycle for your allocated regional Projects and partnerships (such as franchises and London food distributors Felix and City Harvest), as well as line manage the two London Regional Managers and London Support Project Officer to ensure that London’s KPIs are met.  Your role will also work with the Head of Programmes and CEO to roll out a London wide strategy to ensure we open Projects taking into consideration organisational aims and goals.

Our Projects are spaces where volunteers are empowered to run their own community meals using surplus food. You will oversee local relationships with supermarkets, volunteer recruitment channels and venues to enable this to happen. You will continually be looking to increase our impact by working towards targets of increased meals served to our guests, expanding our existing Projects and setting up new ones within London. An excellent communicator, you will manage the volunteers at each Project ensuring they are trained, supported and on-message with FoodCycle strategy, ensuring that volunteers are confident enough to self-organise and make a success of their Projects.

This role is a maternity cover with a good handover period form the existing post holder. The contract is for 12 months. It is possible that responsibilities may change towards the end of the maternity cover period.