• Do you have a proven track record in fundraising, development, and communications, and would you like to join an innovative, place-based partnership?
• Do you thrive on rolling your sleeves up and personally getting stuck in, as well as working collaboratively with partners, teams, and boards?
• Are you passionate, as we are, about addressing issues around poverty and inequality?
• If so, then you might be just the person we are looking for to lead our ambitious development and communications strategies for Islington Giving and Cripplegate Foundation.

About you

The new Director of Development and Communications, in addition to having a strong track record in fundraising from a range of donors and sources, will need to be consultative, with strong listening skills and respect for the opinions of others. They will need the confidence and expertise to advise and guide their small team, board, and governors. They will need to be able to relate to the big picture and vision, whilst also being able to consider the detail. We would be delighted to hear from you, especially if you:

• Have a strong track record in fundraising and development.
• Enjoy rolling your sleeves up and leading and implementing fundraising and development plans yourself, as well as guiding others.
• Are flexible, collaborative, and work very well as part of a committed team within a small organisation.
• Have experience of leading and managing.
• Are a strong communicator and relationship builder.
• Have a commitment to ensuring that Islington Giving and Cripplegate Foundation continue to flourish.

We value diversity, equality, and inclusivity. Applications are especially welcomed from underrepresented backgrounds, including but not limited to gender, race, age, sexual orientation, disability, and religion. Please let us know if you would like any additional support with this application, or the role.

Find more information in application pack or on Islington Giving webpage

PART-TIME COORDINATOR – ‘EYES ON, HANDS ON’ PROJECT

 (FIXED TERM CONTRACT to 31 Mar 2022)

The CWGC honours the 1.7 million men and women of the Commonwealth Forces who died in the two world wars, ensuring they will never be forgotten. Our values and aims, laid out in 1917, are as relevant now as they were 100 years ago. 

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a talented and self-motivated Volunteer Coordinator to join our team based in our South East Region to deliver the Annington Homes sponsored ‘Eyes On, Hands On’ volunteering project.

The ‘Eyes on, Hands On’ project is a new venture which will seek to develop a volunteer network to link the military communities in the UK with the CWGC sites in their local area. The postholder will develop opportunities to use volunteers to support and supplement the care provided by regional operations staff to CWGC commemorations.

Working 15 hours over the week, you will be liaising closely with the local Regional Manager, the in-place Volunteer Coordinators and your volunteers building and maintaining partnerships with a wide range of volunteer organisations and associations, ensuring regular engagement.

In order to succeed in this role, you will have excellent communication, presentation and networking skills. You will also have experience of working with the UK Armed Forces, and empathy with the Service ethos.

If you would like to be part of a key team raising the profile of our valuable work and think you’ve got what it takes to succeed in this role please send your completed Application Form, CV and a covering letter explaining what you can bring to the role and why you believe you can fulfil the requirements of the job, as outlined in the job description .

Circa £29,746 pro rata, depending upon experience, with an allowance of £1,044, pro rata, to compensate for the fact a home office will be required. The Commission will also require the successful candidate to use their own car for any travel, for which mileage will be paid. 

Location: South East Region 1 (ideally in the Kent/Sussex area)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time once we receive sufficient applications and encourage all interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

The closing date for applications is 29 January 2021 and it is anticipated that interviews will take place on week commencing 15 February 2021.  Due to current Covid-19 Social Distancing requirements, interviews will take place using Microsoft Teams.

Cord is an international charity based in the UK that has been working for over 50 years to build and transform relationships across a range of contexts in South-East Asia and Africa.

Cord’s vision is of a world where people can live in the fullness of peace; having the freedom to flourish and live free from fear. We work with people in highly sensitive and oppressive contexts to transform dysfunctional relationships between civil society and powerholders into those that create peaceful & inclusive societies.

Cord currently operates with a team of 32 staff across five countries. There is a small team in the UK of mostly home workers and there is an admin office in Coventry where essential functions are performed. Meet–ups between UK team members take place in and around the Coventry office. This role will provide logistical support for team meet-ups in the UK and will manage the admin office. In addition the Administrator will provide general operational support to the Leadership Team.

Cord has a loyal and committed UK supporter base consisting of individuals, churches and other groups. A key part of this role is to process donations from supporters and update the donor database. Keeping accurate records of donations helps Cord’s fundraising team to deliver excellent supporter care.

This role would suit someone who is proactive and can anticipate the needs of others, someone who is well organised, can maintain accurate records and follow processes in an organised and timely way.

Job Purpose:

• To process donations from supporters, issue thank you letters and maintain accurate records on the donor database

• To manage the admin office as a hub that serves the UK team well 

• To provide general operational support to the Leadership Team in the areas of finance, human resources, IT, and internal communications 

Areas of Responsibility:

Donation processing and record keeping: 

• To take donations from supporters arriving by post or electronically including processing credit card donations, e-shop and receiving cash 

• To record and process standing orders/direct debits received by Cord 

• To input entries on the fundraising database including to input donor income and keep donor records up to date

• To maintain gift aid records and support the preparation of gift aid claims 

• To follow income processes and coordinate closely with the Finance Officer

• To write thank you letters to donors 

• To support the fundraising team with fundraising activities as needed 

Office management of the Coventry admin office: 

• To ensure the admin office is kept in good order

• To provide a phone reception service

• To manage the office mail and couriers 

• To monitor organisation email boxes 

• To manage stationery supplies for the admin office

• To manage office filing systems to ensure records are kept in good order and kept to a minimum 

• To coordinate with office suppliers and contractors such as cleaning contractor, building agent, photocopier provider, among others. 

• Maintain keyholder register and distribution/collection of keys 

• To fulfil Health and Safety requirements in the admin office undertaking necessary assessments and maintain records (e.g. risk assessments, visitor log, H&S log, site inductions)

• To induct staff on Health and Safety in the office, when home working and working elsewhere and ensure all staff members understand their health & safety responsibilities, including workstation assessments

• To be a UK Office fire warden and first aider 

• To provide logistical support for UK team meet-ups and events

General operational support to the Leadership Team: 

• To carry out some routine finance tasks such as verifying petty cash counts, being a bank signatory, to review authorised expenses and process payments as requested 

• To provide human resource support such as with recruitment processes, DBS applications, reference checks 

• To keep organisation records and shared resources up to date (e.g. password lists, address/contact lists, schedules) 

• To support with management of IT including with SharePoint maintenance and access, email set up, and hardware/software distribution 

• To support the Leadership Team to carry out day to day tasks as required 

Closing date: Saturday 20th February 2021, at 23.59 GMT

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews will be organised according to availability. As such, the application window may close prior to the date above if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Cord is an equal opportunities employer

The Methodist Church is seeking a meticulous and organised copy editor with strong project management experience to join our in-house Publishing team.

You will manage the editorial process, overseeing the quality of editing, adherence to house style and tone of voice.

You will be required to copy-edit and manage our team of freelance editors to ensure the delivery of high-quality products, on time and budget. From formal reports to posters and postcards, to online content and books of prayers and training manuals, our wide range of publications is designed to equip the Church with resources for worship, discipleship and mission as we respond to the gospel of God’s love in Christ.

This role is usually based in our central London office, but staff are currently being equipped to work from home as required by restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Interviews will be conducted via video conferencing: Wednesday 24 Feb or Friday 26 February 2021

The Methodist Church’s Publishing team (part of the Mission / Engagement team) produces resources for worship, discipleship and mission, through which to respond to the gospel of God’s love in Christ.

We are seeking a Production Controller to oversee the end-to-end production process for Methodist publications, delivered in print and or by electronic means. Working in partnership with our commissioning editor, this role will help colleagues to propose the format and cost of new publications and then keep production of approved projects on schedule, on brand and on budget.

The Production Controller be required to develop our systems and relationships to ensure an agile and responsive publication production service.

The Production Controller will have oversight of stock and our distribution relationships and must be numerate, analytical and a confident user of Excel.

Interview Date: 16-Feb-2021

The Lighthouse London a thriving charismatic church on Finchley Road, London NW3 is looking to recruit a Chief Operations Officer

1. Qualified accountant with management experience
2. A practicing Christian with a passion for the vision of the Lighthouse, and desire to improve its work and impact. 
3. Proven track record in linking financial information with business needs

The Lighthouse is looking for a finance and operations professional to be a proactive partner for the Senior Pastor, Chairman of The Lighthouse Community Trust, providing regular updates on the financial position and prospects and working with them on strategy and decision-making

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience of successful creative digital engagement, including managing social media tools and in the production of marketing campaigns using Adobe Creative Suite and e-marketing platforms. We are also looking for someone with excellent communication and implementation skills, who will enjoy the challenge of working in a growing team at a time of transition. This role requires someone motivated by their Christian faith with a personal interest and concern for the people of the Middle East and North Africa.

The Communications Team sits within the External Engagement Department, ensuring a high level of content, quality, style and messaging for all the internal and external communications of SAT-7 UK. It manages all editorial and publication processes and a range of themed communications and campaigns to external channels, including digital, news, public relations and media. It also acts as a hub, developing and profiling resources and materials for all teams. The teams work together on various projects and activities to ensure that every aspect of the strategy is connected and delivers a coherent public brand, maximising every potential opportunity for engagement, influence and income.

The Digital Content & Communications Officer (DCCO) reports to the Communications Manager and has overall responsibility for digital content creation, digital marketing and social media.

• CONTENT: Create and deliver engaging and inspiring rich media content across a range of digital channels, including web, email, social media and other digital marketing platforms. 
• EMAILS: Work with colleagues in the Communications Team and across the organisation to build, test and send responsive email templates for all SAT-7 UK’s email requirements (meeting SAT-7’s brand guidelines and conforming to industry standards). Use Email marketing tool DotDigital to develop automated communications that strengthen supporter engagement and convert recipients into committed donors.
• SOCIAL MEDIA: Develop the strategy for and oversee all social media platforms, including reviewing insights and analytics for different platforms. Work closely with other team members to deliver strong social media content and engagement across various platforms, chiefly Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
• MARKETING: Oversee digital marketing of SAT-7 resources and campaigns through social media advertising, external agencies and other channels as required, to engage more deeply with existing supporters and donors, acquire new supporters and to raise funds for SAT-7 UK.
• WEBSITE: Support the Digital Communications Officer in developing and updating SAT-7’s website as an inspiring platform to raise profile, income and engagement.

To apply you must submit your CV, Cover letter and application form

Please note that applications are welcome before the closing date and we may call for interviews and appoint earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

About the role

Want to gain experience of the inner workings of a media team within an international development agency? Are you an excellent storyteller with a passion to make the public care about the plight of some of the world’s poorest and most marginalised communities? Are you hoping to take your first steps into the world of media and PR? This is an opportunity to join Christian Aid’s Media & Public Engagement team within its Fundraising & Supporter Engagement (FS)E department for a six-month graduate programme You’ll gain a thorough insight into the life of a storyteller at a major UK charity in the NGO sector.

As part of the wider department, this post has an enabling role and will undertake a diverse range of tasks in supporting in the team to deliver its objectives and ambitions, to make more noise about Christian Aid’s work in media & PR, and develop meaningful engagement with our supporters and audiences.

There is a view to extending this fixed term contract to a two-year programme, which would see the appointed graduate then move between teams across the Fundraising & Supporter Engagement department to support them on a six-month rolling basis. The scheme will provide additional resource and surge capacity, whilst also providing an exciting development opportunity to gain experience in a variety of areas of fundraising and communications at Christian Aid.

About you

You will be flexible in your approach and provide practical support, such as event management on our key moment campaigns, regional story-gathering, act as an intersection between our media team and church engagement teams across England, and work on delivering content for our social and multimedia portals. 

This is the perfect opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference in the world and is looking to be part of an exciting time of fundraising growth within Christian Aid.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Competency questions

As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:

Building partnerships: Tell us of a time when you had to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with a wide range of contacts and networks

Innovation and Creativity: Please describe a situation where you came up with an improved approach to getting work done or addressing an issue

Media & Communications Strategy Manager

Salary: £36,994 per annum, depending on experience + London Weighting and good range of benefits

Contract: Up to 12 months fixed term contract (maternity cover) – 36.5 hours per week

Based: WFH during COVID-19, London (preferable) or MK thereafter

World Vision is an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries.

Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy we’ve helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. And as a Christian organisation, everything we do is motivated by our faith as we strive to reflect God’s unconditional love.

Work for World Vision UK and you will be part of a truly global Partnership, building brighter futures for vulnerable children.

Job Purpose

We’re looking for a Media and Communications Strategy Manager with experience, drive and creativity who can help set an agenda, lead debate and deliver tangible outcomes.

World Vision helps millions of vulnerable children across the world. Tens of thousands of people in the UK support our work. We need you to develop and manage our media and comms strategy to engage audiences and create a powerful voice to influence government, church and development partners.

You’ll know how to achieve cut-through on news stories. You’ll know when to pitch thought-provoking comment on global development matters. You’ll know where to place features that raise concern about issues - like violence, poverty and natural disasters - that destroy childhoods.

You’ll need to react quickly to the news agenda, spot media opportunities and craft effective interventions, working collaboratively across the organisation and building strong relationships with journalists to help raise awareness of World Vision’s work. If your skills and experience match this, we’d love to hear from you!

As an active Christian*, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.

In addition to the salary offered, we offer good benefits including pension and generous holiday entitlement.

Please click the link provided to view the full job description

Please upload your CV of full employment history explaining any gaps of employment and reasons for leaving your previous employer. This must be accompanied with a covering letter stating how you meet the essential criteria given in the Job Description.

Closing Date for applications: 14 February 2021

Interview Dates: w/c 8 February 2021 & w/c 22 February 2021

*Permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010

Please note, we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the advertised closing date.

World Vision UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.

As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

By submitting your application, you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision UK - Job Applicant Privacy Notice is available on our website.

No agencies please.

Doctors of the World UK are looking for an organised and motivated individual to lead our covid-19 advocacy work.  As the pandemic continues to disproportionately impact migrant, BAME and other marginalised communities in the UK, this role is an opportunity to coordinate a fast-paced project fighting for equal access to covid-19 vaccinations, information, testing and treatment. We are looking to appoint a suitable candidate ASAP so applications will be reviewed as received.

Location

Remote – due to current circumstances otherwise located in London

How to Apply

To apply, please review the role profile below and email a CV, cover letter and a completed additional information form to the email address provided. Please mark the subject of your email as ‘Covid-19 Advocacy Project Lead Application”.

Your CV and cover letter (Maximum of two sides of A4) should be clearly tailored to the position and should reference points from the person specification section of the role profile. Applications that do not demonstrate the essential skills, knowledge, experience and competencies will not be shortlisted.

Expected Dates of Interview

Applications will be reviewed on receipt, dates to be confirmed

Are you an efficient and organised individual with impeccable attention to detail? Do you want to work in a fast-paced environment to make a difference at a growing charity with a focus on social impact?

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an interest in the third sector, either at the start of their career or looking for a flexible role, to join Resurgo in a varied role supporting the Media & Communications team.

The role includes reporting on KPIs, updating the website, keeping track of analytics and budgets, responding to branding queries, and managing the case study library, with the aim of ensuring the smooth running of the department.

Responsibilities

Communications’ Support

• To support the Head of Media & Communications and Media & Communications Manager with the daily running of the department, including administrative tasks as required
• To liaise with colleagues across the organisation to coordinate the Communications calendar
• To update and maintain the website (copy and images) using our Content Management System (Word Press)
• To collate key performance indicators for the team each month using Google Analytics, Excel and social media tools
• To manage the Comms inbox and be first port of call for branding enquiries
• To attend meetings  and take minutes where required
• To manage expenditure using Excel

Content Management

• To manage the case study library of media from our Programmes, for use in print, online and in films. This involves downloading files, editing copy and filing case studies in an organised system

Online marketing

• To track KPIs and analytics for our online marketing activities, including Google Adwords, Facebook and Instagram, including liaising with outside agencies, analysing performance and producing reports

Active participation in Resurgo’s team and support for Resurgo’s mission

• To help build and develop Resurgo’s ethos and Christian life including leading and contributing to daily collective and personal prayer meetings which are an integral part of Resurgo’s operation.

Person Specification

• Ability to personally represent the Christian values of Resurgo and passionate about transforming society
• Ideally educated to Degree level or equivalent, though other experience would also be considered, and one year’s work experience in a relevant industry desirable
• Excellent communication skills including good written English and grammar skills, and an eye for detail.
• Native social media user with an interest in extending reach and influence through social. IT literate with a good working knowledge of MS Office.
• Relational skills and the ability to build rapport with variety of people from diverse backgrounds
• Able to think creatively and operate flexibly in a changing and dynamic environment, and take initiative to drive projects forward and work under pressure.
• Efficient with strong organisational skills, including the ability to establish appropriate processes.

Working Requirements

• Salary £21,000 - £24,000 FTE dependant on experience, pro rated for part time equivalent.
• Part-time, two days per week (some flexibility can be offered to fit around other responsibilities or studies, and this can be split across different days)
• This role is based remotely to begin with in line with current government guidelines though the role will be based at Resurgo Head Office in Hammersmith when guidance allows.
• Attendance at occasional evening meetings and events outside of hours (e.g. Spear Celebrations and team conferences) required.
• Participating in the wider staff team including taking an active part in weekly staff prayer meetings and key events such as the residential staff conference and annual fundraising party.

The Evangelical Alliance is the largest body serving evangelical Christians in the UK. Since 1846, we’ve been uniting Christians and making their voices heard in the corridors of power. We’ve been equipping churches for mission, inspiring them to drive the spiritual, social and physical transformation of their communities.

We are looking for a passionate, committed evangelical Christian who shares our vision to develop relationships and draw supporters more fully into the life of the Evangelical Alliance, working closely with the CEO who, himself is a great fundraiser!

The role oversees the creation and delivery of a fundraising strategy, which includes appeals, trusts, legacies, key partner programme, and major donor events – generating a non-membership income of c£800,000 pa. The role includes communicating relationally with major donors and implementing the giving team’s strategy for supporter relations.

You’ll have experience of high-value charitable fundraising (trusts and individuals) and managing and administrating campaigns – or other relevant experience.

You’ll be an excellent communicator, relating well to people from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures and you’ll be at ease communicating evangelical values and principles in a philanthropic context.

You’ll be organised, self-motivated and able to write clearly and concisely.

Most importantly, you’ll be actively engaged in an evangelical church and be comfortable sharing about Jesus and your relationship with him, applying your faith to your areas of expertise.

If you think this is something you would like to explore, then send your CV (maximum of 2 pages) with the subject heading Senior Fundraising Role, and we’ll contact you if we see a good match and would like to take things further.

This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a committed evangelical Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

The development of our culture and all our people are priorities for The Diocese of Sheffield.  The HR Director is therefore a vitally strategic appointment for us.  The person in this role, together with the rest of the Bishop’s Senior Staff Team (BSST), will be responsible for helping us to reimagine the way we develop and nurture our people, our culture, our structures and our policies. 

The HRD will provide strategic direction and expertise across the Diocese and help us to deliver best practice. They will serve as close adviser and thought partner to the CEO and to all members of the Bishop’s Senior Staff Team with regard to leadership, development, coaching, employee relations, talent acquisition, stakeholder engagement, culture, organisational design and change, performance management, learning and development. The incumbent will also oversee the provision of a comprehensive human resources (HR) service to the DBF in respect of its ordained and lay office holders and employees and will provide employment support to parishes and linked organisations.

• Competitive attractive salary
• PT 28 hours per week - flexible working options will be considered
• Non-contributory pension is provided
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Based in Church House Effingham Street Rotherham

Applications: To apply please visit the Diocese of Sheffield website to download an application form

Closing date: Friday 21 January 2021 at 12 noon

Are you looking for the chance to do something different and find a counter-cultural way to live and work? The Iona Community is recruiting for mainly seasonal staff to live-in and re-open the newly refurbished Iona Abbey to guests in spring 2021.    

The Musician post is central to the worship and spiritual life of the Iona Community on Iona and will be even more so during Covid when group singing is restricted. Music connects people and brings worship to life.  This is a fabulous opportunity for someone who is innovative, inventive and determined to find ways of harnessing the power of music to move and communicate against all the odds!     

We are looking for a talented musician and music facilitator who can play the piano and ideally another instrument, who is experienced in organising groups for music-making and who ideally brings a wider knowledge of world music and church music, including that of the Wild Goose Resource Group.     

Staffing at Iona Abbey is provided by a resident team who live and work together sharing in the common life assisted by a wider team of volunteers. Work and worship are valued equally at our centres. A resident allowance is paid and all accommodation and meals are provided. Previous staff say their time at our centres has been ‘life-changing’. We hope to welcome your application soon. 

Application notes: 

Applications must be made using our application form. CVs will not be accepted.   

A full job description and application form can be found in the vacancies section of the Iona Community website. 

If you wish to apply for more than one post, you must complete a separate application form for each post. 

Each job has a different application form tailored to the person spec for that post. Please make sure you complete the correct form.  CVs will not be accepted.