I CAN is the UK’s leading children’s communication charity.  We exist solely to help children and young people with speech, language and communication needs find their voice, and develop the skills they need to thrive and fulfill their potential.

The issue we are tackling is enormous, and so will be your role in helping us achieve our mission that no child should be left out, or left behind, because of a difficulty speaking or understanding.

Following a restructure of the team, as we gear up towards achieving our goal of reaching a quarter of a million children by 2023, we are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Trusts Fundraiser within our Philanthropy team.

Your work will make a concrete difference to the lives of children affected by speech, language and communication needs in the UK.  As such, we seek professionals who share our ambition and donor-centred approach, are target-driven, and have strong work ethic.  This is your opportunity to be an exceptional fundraiser as part of a dedicated, hardworking team that loves nothing more than supporting one another succeed.

Reporting to the Head of Trusts & Statutory Fundraising and an active member of the team, you will raise income from grant making organisations and build strong relationships with them.

We are keen to hear from you if you match the criteria outlined in the person specification and can fulfill the requirements of the job description.  However, we expect the postholder to unequivocally demonstrate:

• Experience in fundraising
• Aptitude for developing relationships
• Ability to deliver against agreed targets
• Excellent written communication skills, and ability to develop compelling funding applications.

To apply, please send a one-page cover letter and your CV by the closing date. Your cover letter must address the above 4 points to support the shortlisting process.

For more information download our job description and recruitment pack.

Interviews will be held via video call on Thursday and Friday, 11th & 12th February 2021.

I CAN works within the government’s Covid-19 guidelines.

I CAN is passionate about promoting equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. 

Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately, we are not always able to respond to every applicant. If you have not received a response within one week after the closing date, you have not been successful on this occasion.

Circa £60,000 per annum

Permanent

Currently working from home

Unicef ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

Soccer Aid for Unicef is the biggest celebrity charity football match in the world, broadcast live on ITV and the brainwave of Unicef UK ambassador Robbie Williams and Triple S Sports and Entertainment. Soccer Aid for Unicef brings together two teams of celebrities and football legends from England and the World XI. The event started in 2006 taking place every two years. Since 2018 Soccer Aid for Unicef has taken place every year and through continuous growth delivers a substantial fundraising and communications campaign. Since its inception, Soccer Aid has raised more than £47million for Unicef UK and provided much needed support for children, unlocking their right to play.

The core Soccer Aid Team is a small but mighty multi-functional project team who work with departments right across Unicef UK and with external partners including ITV, Endemol and Triple S Sports and Entertainment. Unicef UK is also in a joint venture with Triple S Sports and Entertainment Group to create Soccer Aid Productions Ltd (SAP Ltd) to deliver the commercial elements of the campaign.

The Head of Soccer Aid works across Unicef UK and Soccer Aid Productions and is responsible for both the in-year operational delivery and preparation for following years across all campaign stakeholders. To succeed in this role, you should have excellent skills in relationship management and negotiation and a talent for influencing senior colleagues and of fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders. You will have experience of managing multiple large-scale projects, building and managing significant budgets and in leading and motivating multi-disciplinary teams to succeed. 

The Head of Soccer Aid role offers a genuine opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children around the world. The role is critical to Soccer Aid’s future success and a high-profile position where you will be exposed to senior stakeholders across all key partners for Soccer Aid. The level of success that the project achieves will have a direct effect on the levels on the income raised to support Unicef’s work.

Closing date: 10am, Monday 25 January 2021.

Interview date: Wednesday 3 February 2021 via MS Teams

We are normally based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London but while our office is closed, this role will work from home or from wherever makes you happy.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at Unicef UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

Unicef UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Women’s Aid in Luton (WAIL) has been established for over 40 years.  We are the sole provider of refuge accommodation in Luton for women and children fleeing domestic violence and abuse and are the lead delivery partner for refuge and community based services to women with complex support needs.  As a member of Women’s Aid England, we are committed to enabling survivors to be able to lead safe and independent lives.

Our constantly changing environment presents us with both challenges and opportunities and we are looking for a leader who can embrace these to build a robust and resilient organisation, which is fit for the future.

The Chief Executive Officer is our most senior staff member, reporting to the Board of Trustees and leading the Organisation on all aspects of our strategy, finance, risk, commercial development and transformative service delivery.

This post would potentially suit someone who is looking to progress into their first CEO role; but who has established senior management skills, experience of strategic planning and of reporting to a non-executive Board.  If you can demonstrate experience of contributing to the development and achievement of organisational aims and objectives, this role could be for you. 

You should be able to demonstrate experience of contract management, within the context of service delivery and of budgetary management with a proven track record of securing funding through application and tendering processes.  In addition, you will have experience of leading change management and of being responsive to the needs of service-users and stakeholder through the transformation of services.  An understanding of the charity sector is desirable and you will be able to demonstrate a commitment to addressing violence against women and girls.  You will also have a proven track record of building and maintaining networks and working with partner agencies and other key stakeholders.

WAIL undertakes values-based recruitment and you will be required to demonstrate how your own values and behaviours are aligned with our values of; Commitment, Integrity, Leadership, Progress, Empowerment and Working Together.

Due to the sensitive nature if this role we will be considering female applicants only for this post in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to schedule 9 part 1).  Applicants will be required to have a satisfactory enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

CAFOD has three vacancies on our Board of Trustees for committed individuals who want to contribute to our mission.

What does a trustee do?

As a trustee, you will be a custodian of our vision, mission and values. You will be actively overseeing how our strategic vision is put into action, ensuring that the resources entrusted to us are used with probity and good governance.

Your expertise will have a vital role in:

• providing an external viewpoint to help the organisation maximise its potential
• making a real difference to people’s lives
• ensuring that all decisions are taken in accordance with the Charity Commission Code of Governance.

Person specification

We are looking particularly for a background of, or experience, in one of the following:

• Law
• international development or emergency/humanitarian work
• monitoring and evaluation
• policy, influencing or campaigning.

We want to improve the diversity of our Board of Trustees and make it more reflective of the community that supports us. We specifically seek applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

The expected time commitment for our trustees is 12 days a year. Trustees are expected to attend the four board meetings each year, including a residential weekend meeting - some may be held electronically during UK working hours.

Trustees based outside the UK are required to attend the residential meeting in person every year, and other meetings remotely.

Find out more about our current trustees

How to apply

Please click on our company website to know more and apply.

About MHFA England

MHFA England is a social enterprise and the leading provider of mental health skills and awareness training courses in England. Our vision is to improve the health of the nation, through normalising society’s attitudes and behaviours around mental health, by developing the skills we need to look after our own and others’ wellbeing. Learn about our social mission and our history by reading our 'what we do section' on our website.

We are a friendly, dynamic, fast-paced organisation and we strive to be an exemplary health and wellbeing employer.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced Client Delivery Manager who is an excellent communicator with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients quickly at all levels. You will be confident at managing feedback and queries in order to understand and manage client expectations. The successful candidate will have the ability to manage conflicting priorities while working as a team to ensure the best possible delivery to our clients.  

You will have a passion for mental health, wellbeing and best practice within organisations and be keen to make a real impact. You will have experience with a variety of organisations and demonstrable experience in managing an extensive client portfolio.  You will also have commercial awareness within a variety of sectors and good business acumen. The post holder will be collaborative, passionate, organised, detail-oriented, and able to inspire and engage others.

What can we offer you? 

You’ll enjoy 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, along with a winter and summer office closure in addition to your annual leave. We provide a pension contribution for you which is matched up to 5%. We’ll support your development and growth and help you develop your experience and skills to achieve your personal and the businesses goals.

Interested? How to apply

For the full job description and person specification please see the attached documents./ Go to our website for further information.

To apply please submit a covering letter and CV demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 26th January 2021. Interviews will be held late January to early February. 

Mental Health First Aid England is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or those who are pregnant or on maternity leave. We are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background.

By applying for this job you are confirming that you have read the MHFA England Privacy Notice and accept the conditions under which your details will be processed.

About the Sickle Cell Society (SCS)

We are the only national charity in the UK that supports and represents people affected by a sickle cell disorder to improve their overall quality of life.

We are a small, closely knit team of 14 skilled and highly committed staff. Having recently refreshed our 2020-23 strategy, our aim is to invest in the capacity and resources of our Fundraising team to further diversify our fundraising sources and continue to assist with medical and social research regarding SCD globally.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Fundraising Manager to increase fundraising income and awareness of the Sickle Cell Society through the implementation of our Fundraising Strategy (2020-23). Working closely with our Fundraising and Database Officers, Communications & Social Media Officer, and our Finance and Administration Manager, you will take a hands-on approach to donor stewardship and fundraising development and delivery.

About You

We are looking for an experienced fundraising professional with demonstrable experience of raising income, particularly in community fundraising or individual giving. A gifted communicator and networker, you will have an understanding and appreciation of the importance of donor cultivation and the commercial acumen to identify new opportunities.

To Apply

Please download the job description and person specification, together with an application form. 

Closing date: 25th January 2021.

IDEMS International is looking for software developers to work on a variety of exciting projects with high social impact and global reach. Our immediate priority is to recruit an experienced developer in Django/Wagtail and Python.

IDEMS (Innovations in Development, Education and the Mathematical Sciences) International Community Interest Company has an expanding range of software development projects, focused on social impact, across diverse technology stacks. We are looking for software developers to join our team under flexible full-time and part-time positions. We are also recruiting for a specific project, which is described further below.

IDEMS is a young, growing, social enterprise, registered as a not-for-profit community interest company. We have academic roots and aspirations of global impact. Our work is extremely varied, including software development, consultancy in the mathematical sciences to support development projects and education projects, particularly in Africa. Our areas of impact include agriculture, social development, school and university education and climate change. We are transitioning to move beyond consultancy and towards service-oriented business models.

General Recruitment

We are expanding and expect to recruit multiple candidates through the course of 2021. We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience working in a software development team, including mentoring others, and the ability to work simultaneously on diverse projects in different development environments and programming languages.
• An interest in developing open source solutions to high standards for low resource environments and the ability to support such efforts remotely using standard tools (such as GitHub).
• A desire to work in international development and the ability to support our partner teams in Africa.
• A passion for capacity building and the ability to work patiently with young, inexperienced developers starting with low skill sets.
• A willingness to prioritise wellbeing over wealth and the ability to accept terms benchmarked on university rather than commercial rates.

IDEMS offers permanent staff fully flexible working terms but expects all staff to act responsibly with respect to their workload and company finances. We also have mechanisms to work with people on a part-time, contract and volunteer basis.

We are looking for permanent staff members who would start on a trial basis. Appointments would be expected to contribute to some of our existing projects which use a range of technologies including:

• JavaScript/TypeScript
• Angular
• Django/Wagtail
• Python
• R
• VB NET
• Progressive Web Apps including with JavaScript independence

Staff members would also be able to manage their own projects, either by bringing existing work commitments with them or creating new ones. This would simply require the projects to align with IDEMS principles and not have negative financial implications for IDEMS. IDEMS is putting structures in place that give profitable staff members a say in how their surpluses are used for reinvestment and support of our community.

Informal enquiries are welcome at: enquiries ( at ) idems (dot) international

Priority Recruitment
Immediately, we are looking to recruit an experienced developer for a specific project beginning in early 2021, who could quickly integrate into our team and can work on tight timelines for demanding clients. The project has the potential to impact millions of low resource internet users across the world and is related to the broader Covid-19 response, hence the urgency.

We are looking for candidates with:

• 10+ years software development experience
• 2+ years developing solutions using the Django web framework
• experience developing custom solutions for Wagtail CMS
• the ability to quickly slot into an existing team and immediately contribute to the project
• the ability to contribute to high level conceptualisation and software architecture decisions
• the ability to combine rapid implementation with forward and backward compatibility considerations 

Such candidates should expect a salary equivalent to the Grade 7 to Grade 8 range on the University of Oxford pay scales (£32,817 - £54,131). Candidates with less experience could also be considered in the Grade 6 range (from £29,176). IDEMS offers a generous, university-style pension scheme which matches 8% employee contributions with 18% employer contributions.

Please include a CV and covering letter in your application.

Head of Contracts

(Ref: SUS3064)

£35,743 per annum

37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working

Location: Base is negotiable, but there is an expectation of occasional travel to the Edinburgh office

 Initial home working may be expected due to office closures and restrictions.

About the Role

At Sustrans, we are proud of our commitment to creating healthier places and happier lives for everyone. We now have an exciting opportunity to join our team in a brand new role as Head of Contracts and help us get things done, together.

Working on one of our biggest active travel infrastructure programmes for Transport Scotland, you will be responsible for managing the complete contract process; overseeing, handling and negotiating all contracts. As part of your role, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of stakeholders including internal project managers, partner organisations, funders, sub-contractors and suppliers to ensure appropriate contracts and funding agreements are in place.

About You

We are looking for excellent communicators and negotiators with significant experience of managing contracts in relation to grant funding. So, if you have a good understanding of written contracts and contractual arrangements, and are passionate and committed to the ideals of sustainable transport, this could be the role for you.

Apply to join our talented and dedicated team in Scotland today and help us work together to make change happen. 

Interviews

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Wednesday 20 January 2021.  Interviews will take place via MS Teams on Tuesday 2 February 2021.

Should Sustrans receive an overwhelming number of applications for this vacancy, the decision may be taken to close it earlier than the advertised closing date, so please ensure your application is submitted as soon as possible.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.

We welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, particularly where we are under-represented. Currently, this includes people who identify as having a disability, and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.

Rushmoor Voluntary Services is evolving through a period of positive and progressive change. This year we have also been working with key partners to lead the local response to the Covid emergency. Next year, we will be celebrating our 50th anniversary.

We are currently seeking a forward thinking individual to join our team on the next step of our journey. You will be motivated, driven, energetic and enthusiastic about supporting the community of Rushmoor.

This new role of Operations Manager will have an overarching responsibility to manage our organisational regulatory compliance.

They will also focus on developing our client services activities; to oversee and implement a new model of working and to develop our client services so that we can better serve the vulnerable people in our community.

Please apply by sending your CV (including current salary) and a supporting statement. Your statement should explain why you’d like the role, what you will bring to the organisation and how your skills and experience reflect those specified.

Your statement should be no longer than three pages.

We will be assessing applications as we receive them and interviewing on a rolling basis. We may therefore close the recruitment at anytime so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Don’t let a child’s start in life determine their future

Programme Innovations Director (North and Midlands)

•  Based in North/Midlands, home based initially, with regular travel once restrictions ease
• Closing date: 1 February 2021, 9.00am 

Join Future First and help us build a more equal world. Working with us, you can make a big difference

…To children and young people

• Tackle educational inequality and help close the gap
• Give young people hope, dreams and the chance to realise them
• Connect them with powerful, relatable role models

…To state schools and colleges

• Build, engage and sustain alumni networks
• Harness untapped resources
• Grow social capital and strengthen school communities 

…To employers, funders and partners

• Showcase our work to gain support and investment
• Create exciting work experience opportunities (virtual and in person)
• Deliver employer programmes and funded interventions

…To you

• Learn, grow and create in a demanding but supportive environment
• Enjoy diverse and meaningful work
• Be rewarded and valued as part of a great, collaborative team 

…To us

• Bring your vision, energy, indefatigability and solutions focus to ensure our service for schools and young people is second to none 
• Give us your knowledge of education, schools and working with young people
• Deliver our programmes and demonstrate our impact
• Innovate to extend our reach to more schools and pupils

We would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and people with lived experience of the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting a diverse workforce. 

Safeguarding is a priority for us, and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for the successful candidate.

Job Purpose: 

Self Help Africa is looking to recruit a Programme Funding Coordinator on a fixed term contract to develop and maintain long-term engagement strategies with key institutional donors (government, trusts, foundations, corporates and commercial) in order to maximise SHA income and influence across its programmes in West, Southern and East Africa.  The Programme Funding Coordinator will work closely with our Country Teams to develop high-quality bids to donors including FCDO, EU, USAID and UN agencies.

This role is being recruited on a nine-month fixed-term contract with the potential for this contract duration to be extended if circumstances allow.

Key Responsibilities:

Proposal Development

· Identify, research and advise on new funding opportunities.

· Lead proposal development for assigned donors/prospects and for assigned SHA countries and coordinate cross-organisational teams to respond to funding opportunities.

· Contribute to meeting ambitious departmental financial and non-financial targets.

· Work closely with Programmes Department colleagues to support and/or lead contract negotiation with institutional donors.

Donor Strategy Alignment and Relationship Management

· Actively manage relationships with assigned funders and country teams.

· Maintain up-to-date information on donor priorities, strategies, regulations and activities pertaining to Self Help Africa’s strategic plan.

· Coordinate donor strategies to maximise relationships and funding from donors through: meeting donors and cultivating contacts; liaising with colleagues across the organisation to coordinate donor meetings and briefings; and writing capacity statements/quality statements for specific donors.

Programme Funding Team and Miscellaneous

· Work with colleagues within the Programme Funding team, and across SHA, to improve the standard of proposal and report writing and donor relationships, and ensure funding opportunities and contracts are managed according to donor requirements.

· Contribute to Programme Funding team reporting through ensuring donor information is up-to-date in Self Help Africa’s management information system.

· Represent SHA in donor funding-related groups and networks.

· Keep up-to-date on the agricultural development sector.

Key Relationships:

Internal

· Head of Programme Funding (Line Manager)

· Programme Funding Manager and Programme Funding Coordinators x2 (Colleagues)

· HQ Programmes Department staff (Colleagues)

· Country Directors and Heads of Programmes (Liaison)

· HQ and Country Office Finance & Admin staff (Liaison)

External

· Donor staff

· Partners (NGOs, private sector, academic institutions)

Knowledge, Experience & other Requirements

Essential

· Minimum of three years’ experience in a programme funding role.

· Evidence of success in securing funding from institutional donors, ideally including experience of FCDO, EU, USAID and/or UN agencies.

· Ability to form good working relationships and to coordinate with colleagues across the organisation and with partners in multiple locations.

· Experience of building and maintaining excellent relationships with institutional donors.

· Experience of managing and prioritising own workload, meeting tight deadlines and working under pressure.

· Excellent written skills including proposals and reports, and the ability to creatively turn complex project and/or organisational information into a compelling business cases.

· Strong and creative oral presentation skills and experience.

· Strong numeracy and analytical ability, with ability to understand complex budgets and expenditure reports.

· Ability and willingness to travel when required.

Desirable

· Ability to speak/understand French and to write funding proposals in French.

· Experience and/or knowledge of agricultural development.

-      Experience of humanitarian sector.