Somalia Crisis Recovery Programme (SCRP) Senior Programme Manager
Salary: £36,994 per annum (£22,804 per annum, pro rata) + good range of benefits (+ London Weighting if based in London)
Contract: Fixed Term (until 30th December 2021) – 22.5 hours per week, contract issued will be conditional and subject to funding approval
Based: Currently home-based due to Covid-19, however role to be Milton Keynes (preferred) or London based when offices re-open
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.
World Vision UK is setting up a team to lead the Somalia Crisis Recovery Programme, funded by the World Bank through the Federal Government of Somalia. The programme will be Implemented through the SomReP consortium and will support the recovery of communities in Somalia impacted by floods and drought and strengthen capacity for disaster preparedness.
This is an attractive opportunity for an experienced programme manager to lead the implementation of the complex programme, working with a range of partners and the Federal Government of Somalia to ensure that the contract outputs are achieved in accordance to the contract terms whilst managing risks in the implementation.
We are looking for a candidate with experience of complex grant or contract management in a humanitarian or development environment, with the ability to manage relationships with consortium partners and international funders effectively. Experience of applying monitoring systems and managing budgets is also required.
This is a fixed term contract for 12 months, and the contract issued will be conditional and subject to funding approval.
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, generous holiday entitlement and free parking (MK only).
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 attached.
Closing Date for applications: 30th November 2020
Interview Dates: week beginning 7th December 2020
Please note that if response for this role is higher than anticipated, we reserve the right to commence interviews and appoint before the published closing date.
Please note that we are only able to accept applications from those who currently hold the Right to Work in the UK.
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.
Do you want to join an award winning team that is making a difference to people's lives and the natural world we live in?
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To take the lead in:
- Co-ordinating Tree and Wildflower Nurseries with responsibilities for ensuring supply meets all of Lindengate’s commercial needs, as well as creating year round tasks for gardeners and increasing/maintaining habitats at Lindengate and elsewhere.
- Co-ordinating development, and ongoing maintenance of the wildlife ponds, the Community Nature Reserve and Education facilities, and co-ordinating the Rough Around the Edges project.
- Developing training for volunteers in conservation practices as needed to fulfil gardener activities, and site and trading objectives.
- Co-ordinating conservation volunteers.
- Supporting Short Programmes for young people with conservation, bush craft and heritage craft activities.
- Liaising with the STH Co-ordinators and their team to ensure that all service users programmes are supported as is best for the service users and the overall site objectives.
- Assisting and supporting training for STH volunteers and gardeners, especially with conservation projects.
Other responsibilities:
- Support in planning a 3 month rolling programme for activities in the gardens, nature reserve and conservation areas.
- Support in the development of a programme of growing and productivity on the site to support its financial sustainability.
- Keep records of the tree and shrub nursery using the ‘Accessions’ file.
- Keep an up to date inventory of all site and horticultural tools and materials, and support in the liaising of suppliers for repairs, replacements and additions.
- Ensure the site is properly equipped for all H&S needs in line with current legislation and agreed policies, and implement monthly updates of risk assessments/ fire drills as the site develops.
- Support the Horticultural Manager with resourcing all that is needed for the site development and all programmes according to agreed deadlines and budgets.
- Support in the implementation of all site-based volunteer, corporate fundraising and community group events. This will require some evening and weekend working.
- Implement agreed induction for new Site and Hort volunteers joining the team.
- Support all activities with effective communication and learning.
- Support in the implementing all aspects of site maintenance.
- Share general co-ordinator responsibilities with Site and Hort Co-ordinator (Hort).
- Develop a series of nature based walks and talks for gardeners, volunteers and visitors.
- Assist in the development of our conservation income streams.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
A combination of specific conservation/horticultural qualifications and/or experience, supervisory skills, and a natural aptitude to deal with a highly flexible environment. An empathy for those dealing with mental health needs and a proven track record in working with young people is paramount.
- RHS Level 2 Horticulture equivalent with relevant experience working in horticulture.
- Proven experience in managing wild spaces and habitats.
- Able to demonstrate an in depth knowledge of native species, conservation methods and practices, including bush and heritage crafts.
- Experience of successfully working with volunteers, community groups and young people.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of mental health needs.
- Competency in Word & Excel.
- Competency in working to budgets and resourcing.
- Competency in project co-ordination.
Personal attributes
- An empathy for people with mental health needs, especially young people.
- Values that are in line with Lindengate’s policy to conserve nature and use eco-friendly and recycling methods.
- High personal standards, including good time keeping, ability to meet deadlines and general good husbandry with all activities.
- Good leadership skills, enthusiastic personality, able to motivate others and work as part of a team.
- Pleasant and patient manner, and ability to relate positively to many different kinds of people.
- Ability to deal with changing priorities and respond happily to the need to be flexible.
COMPLIANCE WITH POLICIES
All duties and responsibilities should be carried out in accordance with agreed policy and procedures, in particular the policies on Vulnerable Adults, Boundaries, Safeguarding, Confidentiality, Data Protection and Health and Safety.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Looking for an exciting Trustee role where you can make a real difference?
At Talkback we enable everyone with autism or a learning disability to lead the fulfilling lives that they want and to actively contribute to their local community.
Our organisation began 22 years ago to provide people with a learning disability with a voice that was listened to. Now we are a highly successful organisation that delivers a wide range of projects, diversifying and developing over the years in response to the changing needs of people with a learning disability as well as the requirements of local and national government and legislation. We work primarily across Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Reading.
Talkback has adapted and survived through difficult financial times and through the current pandemic, ensuring that the people we work with continue to be supported using new and innovative ways to offer services.
We are now looking for new trustees from a business and a social care background with skills in risk management, marketing and/or technology. Board meetings are held 4 times per year with an additional session to review our strategy. Most Board members will also be members of one of our sub-committees and all Board members are invited to attend activities like our drama productions or sports sessions. You will be offered a full Induction into the organisation and appropriate training.
If you are interested in this voluntary role, please contact Monica Vicol by following the 'Apply here' button.
Closing date: Wednesday 9th December
Interviews to be arranged at a mutually convenient time
Safeguarding Statements
‘Talkback is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults with care and support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.’
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) and references. Successful applicants will also have to complete a Fit and Proper Person’s Declaration.
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We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative fundraising leader who has experience of creating and delivering plans for income generation, ideally working within a Charity environment, who will empower the fundraising team to help deliver success and our ambitions for the charity.
Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity provides funding and support to Cynthia Spencer Hospice, a NHS hospice in Northampton. Cynthia Spencer Hospice provides specialist palliative care for adults living in the South of Northamptonshire.
As we embark on a period of challenges and changes within the hospice sector and the economy, this post holder will have ultimate responsibility in developing a fundraising and communication strategy which will grow income to ensure sustainable service delivery and support for our patients and their families. Whilst ensuring the promotion and visibility of Cynthia Spencer Hospice and its services as the lead provider of hospice and specialist palliative care services across South Northamptonshire.
The successful candidate will be a dynamic individual with the vision to embrace and cultivate new opportunities to grow income and be able to support the charity through significant change. In order to succeed in this role you will need to demonstrate:
• Fundraising and commercial experience, with demonstrable success at forming and delivering against a fundraising and communication strategy
• The ability to network, build and manage high value relationships and form strategic corporate partnerships
• The ability to inspire and motivate a team to achieve targets and deliver the strategy
• Experience and confidence of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent budget management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
As Director of Income Generation you will report to the CEO and, as part of the senior management team, help to present our work to a variety of audiences and develop the charity. Above all you will embrace our values with a passion, and love working as part of a growing organisation dedicated to improving care for patients at the end of life.
This post offers a real opportunity for the successful candidate to have a direct, tangible impact on the charity by strengthening and increasing support, expanding our income streams and improving awareness of the charity – helping us to continue to provide much needed care to the thousands of local people living within or affected by life-limiting illnesses or complex health issues.
If you want to be part of an established and successful organisation and have the ambition to help drive our strategy and changing environment, please get in touch.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.