We believe everyone should be able to choose who they spend time with - and do what matters to them. We want to reduce loneliness and help make our communities more connected. We offer guidance, best practice, a community of people sharing their lives, legal advice and insurance.

This is an exciting short term role (six months fixed term contract) to coordinate a new programme in response to the Covid-19 pandemic which aims to rapidly expand the Shared Lives sector by developing a new system to recruit and assess Shared Lives carers via an online platform, and to support two partner Shared Lives schemes to scale up their offer using these new tools. This will create a platform and new ways of working which will subsequently be made available to every local Shared Lives scheme in the UK.

You will need to be confident, positive and innovative with proven experience of project development and coordination in the public or voluntary sector. You will be a great communicator including having clear and concise presentation skills aswell as have the ability to work flexibly and creatively using own initiative to resolve issues. Overall an energetic and genuine friendly team member who is willing to help and support others, enjoys meeting new people and building long lasting relationships.

JD attached.

Closing date: 6 Oct 20 1pm

Pre-interviews to be held via zoom on 8 Oct 20

Full Interviews to be held via zoom on 16 Oct 20

About us and the role

The Renewal Programme is a local Newham based charity that is passionate about investing in our community and supporting people to rise through dignity, inspiration, and empowerment. We are looking for someone with excellent knowledge of charity digital communications and marketing, who also brings an appetite for creativity and enthusiasm for developing and implementing strategies to grow our impact. You will lead on all the charity’s digital communications and marketing activities, in order to grow and deepen our digital and social media presence and engagement, and position the charity to increase fundraising capacity and online donations. In a nutshell your role will be to help us reach more people, raise more funds, and build stronger relationships with our various audiences.

Our ideal candidate for this role will be an individual with a passion for digital content and a good understanding and experience of how digital technologies can be used to transform charity impact and engagement. We are seeking someone who is ambitious and can be our champion for digital transformation. You will also have a flexible and pragmatic approach to your work in order to be able to support the needs of a relatively small local charity working to recover from the effects of covid-19.

You will need to demonstrate that you are professional, organised, efficient and able to manage your own time and workload to meet project targets. We can offer you a friendly team of experienced coordinators to work with and the support of a dynamic leadership team.

This role is 25 hours per week and for an initial fixed term period of 12 months. Please see the full job description and person specification attached and do note an enhanced DBS check will be required.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Application Details : please note there is no closing date for this role, but early applications are encouraged as we will invite interviews and begin the selection process on a rolling basis, with the aim to have this position filled as soon as an appropriate candidate is identified.

Please apply by attaching an up to date CV detailing relevant education and employment experience and a covering letter demonstrating how your skills meet the Job Description and Person Specification (no more than 2 pages). Please ensure that your application contains details of 2 referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Newham Community Renewal Programme is committed to recruiting high quality candidates whose skills and experience are most suited to the job regardless of sex, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion (or beliefs), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age or political affiliation.

New Schools Network 

New Schools Network (NSN) is an independent charity improving the life chances of young people by supporting the creation and long-term success of new schools. 

An unacceptable number of children fail to reach their potential because they lack access to an excellent education. Too often, a child’s background dictates their destination in life, entrenching inequality and impacting communities for generations to come. 

NSN is passionate about ending educational inequality once and for all. We envisage a country where every child has an equal chance to succeed in life, irrespective of their background. 

NSN is powered by a dynamic and enthusiastic team, united by a passion for improving life chances for children through education.

Our values

• We take action to generate change.
• We embrace innovation. 
• We believe in individual agency.
• We celebrate diversity.
• We commit to continuous improvement.

What we do

NSN finds talented people and organisations, supports them to establish new free schools across the country and, through the Academy Ambassadors Programme, places high calibre business people as non-executive directors on boards of multi-academy trusts. 

By offering advice, guidance and support, the charity has been instrumental in helping hundreds of groups of parents, teachers, charities and schools to establish new schools, and has matched over 1,800 non-executive directors to boards of multi-academy trusts. Over the last six years, NSN has expanded its activities to support the 780 or so free schools that are open or have been approved to open. With clear commitment to free school from the Government and over 557 free schools already open and more in the pipeline, this is an exciting time to join NSN.

How we do it

We’re proud of the supportive, fast-paced, nurturing, open, friendly team environment we’ve created at NSN. We’re a purpose-driven organisation, which is looking to grow over the next 18 months. If you like the sound of that, we want to find out more about you. 

Director of Programmes

The role is responsible for strategic oversight and delivery of NSN’s free schools support services, as well as wider programmes and services for schools and trusts. The role sits within NSN’s leadership team and reports to NSN’s Director, Unity Howard, and the Board of Trustees. 

Key responsibilities

— Provide direction and leadership to NSN’s Free Schools Programme Directorate, overseeing the work of 11 staff and 20 consultants working in the London and Manchester offices, across the Advisory and Delivery Services.

— Leadership support for NSN’s Academy Ambassadors programme. 

— Develop senior managers and their teams to feel empowered and accountable for their actions and performance.

— Deputise for NSN Director as required. 

— Strategic oversight of all DfE grant funded free school services, including: 

• a robust strategy to find the next generation of innovative free school founders in line with programme and Ministerial prioritises 
• ensuring high quality support via NSN’s flagship Development Programme for all types of free school applicant
• ongoing development of relevant guidance and support for open and approved free schools, responding to the needs of sector at pace
• delivery of high quality partnered events and conferences.

— Oversight of new programmes and service offers once established, including NSN’s CEO mentoring programme, the Innovation Unit School Design Labs and the NSN Hub. 

— Hold effective relationships with senior policy makers responsible for free schools and governance policy within the DfE, including grant and contract relationship management and reporting. 

— Support NSN’s wider policy work by contributing to policy discussions, consultation responses and select committee enquiries, and the production of high impact policy papers.

— Hold budgetary responsibility for NSN programmes - business planning, monitoring and management across grant funded and income generating services.

— Develop and foster relationships with key stakeholders such as local authorities, cross-party parliamentarians, private sector partners, partner organisations within the education sector, CEOs of multi academy trusts, and senior leaders in education.

— Represent NSN publically in discussions about free schools and academies and the future of the system, including at national conferences and in the media.

As part of a small organisation, you will have the opportunity to gain experience across NSN’s work and be involved in one of the most exciting and fast moving areas of public policy.

Key skills 

Candidates must be able to demonstrate strong and well developed:

— Strong leadership, project management and organisational skills; able to manage multiple concurrent activities and projects 

— Presentation skills, including presenting at larger events and conferences

— Stakeholder engagement skills, including building relationships with senior external stakeholders in your field 

— Outstanding verbal and written communication skills 

— Client/ stakeholder management skills

— Leadership and management skills, including coaching, change management, performance management and development and conflict resolution 

Key competencies

Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following traits and attributes:

— Strategic thinking 

— The ability to work in a fast-paced, complex environment with competing priorities, make sound decisions and take accountability for these

— The ability to manage and lead change

— Leadership

— Passion for education 

— Support of free school policy 

— The desire to work collaboratively 

— Excellent interpersonal communication

— The ability to solve problems by designing creative solutions

Expertise or experience in any of the following will be an advantage

— Experience of delivering programmes in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders, using high-quality and proactive approaches.

— Minimum four years’ experience working in a relevant role/s or organisation/s 

— Experience working in/with schools, in particular free schools or academies

Details and how to apply

Contract

Full time, maternity cover (9 - 12-month contract). Contract to commence Tuesday 1st December 2020 to allow one-month handover with post holder.

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year- additional leave not taken out of your

annual leave allowance

• 2 days of study/charitable leave per year to allow you to take on charity work, further study or school governor activities
• Season ticket travel loan scheme and cycle to work scheme
• 10% employer pension contribution

Location

NSN’s London office (NSN has a Manchester office and will consider exceptional candidates who wish to be based in Manchester). The role will require travel across England from time to time.

Reporting

• Reports to: Director 
• Line manages: Head of Delivery Services and Head of Advisory Services (direct reports) and the Free Schools Programme Directorate staff (indirect reports)
• The role also involves overseeing the organisations’ use of Associates, Specialists and

Regional Advisers – independent consultants who support NSN’s work

How to apply

To apply for this role, please e-mail the email provided with your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are the right person for this job. Please also include details of your current salary and notice period.

Closing date

5pm, Friday 9th October 2020

Interviews

Candidates must be available for interview on 15th and 16th October 2010, and if required a second interview on 22nd October 2020. Prior to invitation to interview, there may be a short telephone interview, depending on the number of strong applications. 

It is a very exciting time for Leonard Cheshire’s International Team with our ambitious but well-planned growth strategy beginning to gain momentum. We are looking for people to join us on this journey of growth.

In this role you will be supporting the development of our programmes by designing projects and preparing bid packages (ToC, log frame, narrative proposals, budgets) for institutional donors such as DFID, USAID, EC.

The role is expected to lead the development of proposals from needs assessment to submission to donors and to provide support to bids led by other fundraising colleagues.

About You

You will be educated to degree level or able to demonstrate a similar level of insight and experience. You will have a demonstrable experience of being successful in programme funding roles.

You will bring significant experience of leading design processes to develop new programmes. You will have a strong track record of preparing and submitting successful proposals to institutional donors including development of tools such as Theory of Change, log frames, budgets, concept notes and full proposals. You will ideally have experience of working in an international NGO and of developing and sustaining external partnerships and networks.

You will have a strong commitment to working within a safeguarding framework together with an understanding of equal rights and equal opportunities. You will possess excellent interpersonal and leadership skills along with analytical and problem-solving skills. You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as be confident at public speaking and workshop facilitation. You will have a good understanding of impact measurement.

We seek candidates with a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire who are excited by this opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with a disability.

About Leonard Cheshire

We are Leonard Cheshire – supporting individuals to live, learn and work as independently as they choose, whatever their ability. We are at the heart of local life – opening doors to opportunity, choice, and support in communities around the globe. Through pioneering research and innovation, we are building a fairer, more inclusive society, one that recognises the positive contributions we all make, and where we are all proud to play our part. Our international development programmes support children in school and disabled adults into employment across Africa and Asia.

What we Offer

• Fair and competitive pay rates within the sector
• A generous employer contribution to a company pension scheme with additional life cover
• Substantial annual leave, with the option to buy or sell leave
• Access to a cash health plan at favourable rates
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

 Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed. 

* No agencies please *

We are looking to recruit a Director of Communications to be part of our dynamic team. The Director of Communications will be responsible for overseeing Yachad’s communications and helping to maintain and build our public profile through our campaigning and advocacy work. Reporting to the Director, the post holder will oversee communications with the different stakeholders that we engage with. This includes activists and donors, media (mainstream and Jewish media), parliamentary and political contacts, and our partners in the region. They will work with the Director to develop and implement Yachad’s advocacy campaigns, leading on the delivery of campaign communication strategy. The post-holder will, alongside other staff members, act as an organisational spokesperson

Established in 1876, Mothers’ Union is a Christian organisation that has been supporting families for over 140 years. They have over 4 million members worldwide, 55,000 of whom in Britain and Ireland. As a Christian charity, we aim to demonstrate faith in action through the transformation of communities worldwide. Our members work at grassroots level around the world bringing hope and practical support to at least a million people every year through our programmes and as part of the volunteer base of local churches.

The Fundraising & Communications Team & Role Purpose

The Fundraising & Communications Team is responsible for fundraising for the charitable work of Mothers’ Union and for communicating our work internally and externally in various formats and media platforms, resourcing dioceses and building membership. It has two areas of responsibility:

• Fundraising – community, individual giving and trusts and statutory funding.
• Communications – print and social media.

The Communications Officer will support the Head of Fundraising and Communications to deliver clear and consistent communications that will raise awareness, drive membership growth and facilitate fundraising across the Mothers’ Union movement. Faith is at the core of all that Mothers’ Union does. The post holder will be contribute to our faith discussions, write and review faith based resources. For this reason the post holder must be comfortable operating in a Christian environment.

MAIN DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Communications

1. Proactively create and deliver high quality, inspiring multi-channel content (including, but not limited to, members magazine, email marketing, social media, campaigns and website) to engage key stakeholders and attract new followers to our cause.
2. Co-ordinate the production of our bi-annual member’s magazine; leading editorial meetings, writing articles, conducting interviews, managing externals and overseeing timelines through to print and despatch
3. Work with the Head of Fundraising and Communications to develop and disseminate briefings, and positioning statements.
4. To refresh and oversee the maintenance of the organisation’s case study database working with colleagues to identify opportunities to cultivate new profiles in line with key messages and organisation priorities.
5. Work in collaboration with colleagues in the Fundraising and Communications team to build and maintain a database of key statistics and latest research for use in communications and PR output.
6. Work alongside the Communications and Digital Marketing Officer to ensure we are sharing compelling and quality content across the Movement.
7. Increase the organisation’s profile through media engagement, monitor press coverage and identify news and parliamentary agendas which would benefit from the organisation’s perspective or commentary.
8. Develop and enhance a strong network of media contacts and journalists, ensuring contacts are kept up-to date in a central database.
9. Work alongside the Head of Fundraising and Communications to respond to requests from the press for comments, views and supporting information, and maximise opportunities for further engagement on relevant topics.
10. In partnership with the Communications and Digital Marketing Officer develop an ongoing programme to engage and nurture High profile/celebrity supporters and influencers who can help raise our public profile through the on line and print media.
11. Proactively seek opportunities and generate ideas and content to achieve positive national media coverage in print, online, and broadcast media.
12. Measure and evaluate performance of media engagement, generating actionable reports which inform future activity and demonstrate impact to colleagues.

General

1. Provide copywriting and editing support across all internal and external communications to maintain consistent tone, style and messaging across all outputs and act as a ‘brand guardian’ together with colleagues in the communications team.
2. Refine and manage the charity’s content calendar.
3. Take part in the charity’s out-of-office media enquiries and social media rota as required.
4. Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required by the employer.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Knowledge

1. Knowledge of current communication and marketing trends in the voluntary sector.
2. Knowledge of the faith sector in the UK (particularly the Anglican Communion).
3. Knowledge of the contribution that faith and non-faith charities can have in achieving sustainable development goals.

Skills

1. Excellent verbal and written skills in order to communicate with a wide range of audiences.
2. Ability to proof read and edit clearly and accurately.
3. Ability to take complex copy; and clearly and concisely identify and summarise key points allowing you to present a balanced argument.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills, confident to engage and interview a wide range of stakeholders.
5. Ability to set up systems and then monitor the impact of our communications work on and off line.
6. Excellent time management skills and ability to respond quickly and accurately to deadlines.
7. Developing a pool of high profile/celebrity supporters to support both communications and fundraising activity.
8. Highly developed project management skills with a strong attention to detail and deadlines.

Experience

1. At least 2 years’ experience of planning and delivering a range of communication activities including, but not limited to, publications, campaigns and digital media initiatives.
2. Demonstrable experience of working with and writing for digital media platforms.
3. Creating a database and network of key journalists and influencers that reaches outside the existing charities pool of influence.
4. Experience in managing communications contractors to deliver high quality publications to fixed deadlines.

Qualifications

1. Educated to degree level and/or equivalent experience in Communications, Digital marketing, media or journalism.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV and a cover letter clealry showing how your experince matches the role by clicking on the "Apply" button.

Programmes Assistant (Grants) x2
Reference: 714/PA
Location: Groundwork London offices/Remotely with a requirement to work across London.
Contract: One year fixed term contract, with a possibility to extend
Salary: Circa £20,580
37.5 hours per week. Part time hours will be considered.

Groundwork London is a leading social and environmental regeneration organisation working with people living in London’s most vulnerable places. We work to empower, enable and enhance communities.

Groundwork coordinates and administers a number of grant schemes across a variety of environmental and regeneration themes, including TfL Cycling Grants London and GLA Greener City Fund.

The Programmes Assistant will support the Programme Officer and Manager in the delivery of the Trusts’ grants programmes. The role will focus on grant application processing, project monitoring and report generation; therefore excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. The post holder will be the key contact for all grant schemes managed by Groundwork, responding to queries from both prospective grant applicants and funded groups.

Groundwork is seeking an individual with an awareness or interest in the urban environment, community development or environmental issues.

The post holder will have proven organisational and co-ordination skills and be able to utilise strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and databases to maintain complex administrative and monitoring systems with high degrees of accuracy. The post holder will be a self starter with the ability to plan and prioritise their own workload.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 5th October, 2020
Interview date: Thursday 8th October, 2020.
Interviews will be conducted on Zoom or Teams

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position. 

Groundwork London is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

No agencies please.

COMMUNICATIONS AND FUNDING ADMINISTRATOR  *Cover letter is mandatory to apply*

JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for the administration processes and support for EDT’s communication and funding function.

We are seeking a Communications and Funding Administrator, to support the transformation and the future growth of the charity and help achieve our vision of a society where young people across the UK have equal access to engage with STE(A)M subjects and achieve their potential in STEM careers and opportunities for further study.

ABOUT EDT:

EDT is a national education charity with over 30 years' experience supporting young people to develop STEM (science, technology, engineering & maths) & employability skills through the Industrial Cadets accreditation and our industry-linked range of experiences, projects and placements.

Our mission is to:

• Inspire young people into STEM careers by linking curricular learning with real-life STEM careers/role-models/applications
• Take young people on a journey through various STEM sectors showing pathways towards their desired careers (apprenticeships, college, university)
• Bridge the widening social divide by employing mixed methods of delivery (face to face/virtual; hands-on/theoretical; modular/self-guided) to engage a wide range of young people’s interests and abilities
• Provide the link between industry knowledge and school curricula, supporting schools to equip young people with employability skills, and enabling employers to invest in future talent.

Young people are at the heart of what we do, and we pride ourselves in helping them develop invaluable personal and interpersonal skills that will equip them to fulfil their potential and make informed decisions about their future.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Reporting to Marketing and Communications Manager

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY: None

LOCATION: Open to location

HOURS: TBC

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Process

• Improve, establish, and coordinate operational processes to integrate communications and funding, and support day to day operations
• Refine and develop CRM processes, dashboards, and accurate communication and funding reporting working across the organisation
• Provide support and process development to assist with prospecting, pipeline management and facilitating new opportunities
• Liaise internally to ensure complimentary administration processes across EDT

Administration

• Co-ordinate and streamline communications and fundraising administration to improve stakeholder communications
• Data entry into the CRM system
• Ensure documentation and quality of correspondence is in line with EDT standards  
• Support the team in meetings, events and facilitating opportunities
• Assist with marketing and fundraising events

Communications

• Support research and reports, stakeholder consultation and analysis of data including funding and communication trends
• Manage external enquiries, being first point of contact relating to communications and funding
• Distribute communications including direct mail for small trusts, profile/fundraising events, stakeholder communications, newsletters, campaigns
• Provide support for all digital communications including website, social media and digital platforms
• Gather content for, and develop alumni stories and case studies
• Provide communication support for HRH Ambassadors, creating packs and information to help ambassadors and other champions of EDT promote our cause
• Provide support for use of technology platforms adopted for stakeholder communications and delivery

General

• Maintain a good working knowledge of the full range of EDT programmes, activities and accreditations
• Participate in team meetings and activities
• Undertake any other tasks as reasonably required
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships between EDT and external organisations and ensure that stakeholder expectations are exceeded whenever possible
• Act as an ambassador for EDT to promote positive and effective public relations within the community

Competencies and Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• Data analysis skills and competent use of databases preferred
• High-quality written communications across a wide range of platforms
• Ability to manage multiple workload streams
• Excellent customer service
• Team player: Ability to work co-operatively and confidently with colleagues and other stakeholders
• Professional, self motivated, pro-active and able to work independently with excellent self-management skills
• Great attention to detail
• Positive and resilient attitude, adaptable and flexible
• Ability to work to deadlines, plan workload and demonstrate effective time management
• Use of Microsoft Teams, Office 365, Mailchimp, Microsoft Dynamics CRM advantageous
• 5 GCSE’s A-C including Maths and English (or equivalent)

Special conditions:

The successful candidate will be required to fulfil an enhanced DBS/PVB check

Location:

We operate nationwide and therefore are open to applicants from all parts of the UK who are willing to and able to work from home.

Applying for the role

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV and covering letter outlining why you are the best candidate for this role by 30th September 2020.

Due to the volume of applications, please be aware that if you do not hear back within two weeks of the closing date, sadly you have not been successful on this occasion.

Are you passionate about international development and global health?  Do you want to be instrumental in seeing an end to leprosy and associated discrimination across Africa? Are you experienced in meeting the needs of large donors, managing complex programmes and budgets?  Do you have the skills to facilitate the capacity development of partners in the global South in Health System Strengthening, community development and inclusion?  If so, we want to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity for a person with a passion for social justice to join our dynamic programmes team. You will have at least two years’ work experience in an international development or similar setting (ideally in the global South), and a degree in either Development, Disability, Global Health, Mental Health or other relevant discipline. You will have excellent monitoring, evaluation and research skills, be self-motivated with the capacity to work on your own initiative and will be an excellent cross-cultural communicator. 

You will be responsible for the development of UK-funded programmes, supporting the capacity development of overseas partners and managing income streams from institutional donors.  In addition, you will champion TLM’s work on the global stage and engage in national and global advocacy on Neglected Tropical Diseases (including leprosy), mental health and disability issues.  This will require travel overseas for approximately 12 weeks per year (COVID permitting).

The Leprosy Mission England and Wales (TLMEW) is a leading international Christian development organisation with over 140 years’ experience and is part of the TLM worldwide family. TLMEW serves the poorest of the poor in 10 countries across Africa and Asia, raising funds and developing partner capacity to provide life-changing healthcare, training and job opportunities for people who have been excluded and rejected. TLMEW has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, our beneficiaries, staff and communities we come into contact with.  Recruitment to roles within TLMEW includes, in particular, criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references.  A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from joining us as an employee; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences. Safeguarding is our top priority in everything we do.

TLMEW is an explicitly Christian charity, empathy with the Christian ethos of the organisation is essential.

To apply and for more information on this role and the work of TLMEW, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: Wednesday 14 October 2020 at 9am

Interviews: Wednesday 21 October 2020 (Peterborough Office)

The Leprosy Mission, England and Wales is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community.  Qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Registered Charity number 1050327

Are you a proven fundraiser, looking for your next challenge in an organisation changing children’s lives around the world?

As Viva’s Global Funding Manager you will lead our fundraising from trusts, foundations, statutory bodies and other charities and take it to the next level. Working closely with other members of the Fundraising and Network Development Teams you will research new opportunities, develop relationships and nurture those already giving. 

Experienced in raising funds from statutory bodies, trusts and foundations, you will have the ability to write and edit effective and successful proposals, liaising with colleagues and funders in the UK and internationally, working under pressure and meeting deadlines.

You will be an excellent communicator – face to face, on the phone and in writing. You will be committed and highly organised. You will have strong administrative skills and a proven ability to manage a dynamic workload effectively.

Viva is dedicated to changing more children’s lives so they can fulfil their God-given potential. We are reaching over 4 million children in 28 countries through our 39 partner networks, which comprise over 5,000 churches and community organisations.

Are you ready to join our highly-motivated, dynamic and creative team, and play a crucial role in helping Viva increase its impact, sustainability and reach?

To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button for full application details. The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 12 October 2020. Interviews will be held on Thursday 22 October 2020. 

This is a full-time position based at our office in Oxford, or from home, with a salary of £25,000 to £32,000 (depending on experience).

To support the Programme Finance Manager in running efficient and effective programme financial accounting, programme financial management and programme financial reporting processes in relation to AKF (UK)’s programmes and grants. To maintain a close working relationship with AKF (UK) finance and programme teams and relevant staff from Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) agencies and external donors as required.

1. Programme financial planning, management and reporting

In close consultation with the programmes/partnerships team:

• Support the design and implementation of effective quality controls to ensure compliance with donor requirements and to maintain appropriate donor stewardship, including through manuals, checklists, templates, and other tools

• Monitor spending and activity implementation and ensure regular scheduling of grants management meetings, alerting the Programme Finance Manager and Programmes/Partnerships team about significant under or overspend on a timely basis

• Maintain internal tools that track active grants, cost recoveries and cash balances and ensure they are kept up-to-date

• Maintain internal tools tracking pipeline and secured funding (the Resource Mobilisation Tracker) and ensure they are kept up-to-date

• Prepare financial information for internal reporting purposes, including (but not limited to) the quarterly CEO report, monthly dashboard and quarterly cash balances report.

2 Grants management and compliance

• Maintain the grants management tracker so that grants are properly recorded and monitored, ensuring that input from the Programmes/Partnerships team and the Programme Finance Manager are incorporated on a timely basis

• Undertake administrative tasks related to grants, including setting up of grant codes (pipeline and secured), collecting and forwarding information to different units and executing follow up tasks as required

• Review budgets for concepts/proposals, ensuring the inclusion of AKF(UK) costs, make recommendations for improvements and liaise with the programme/partnerships team and field units to ensure these are complete, accurate, consistent with the narrative, compliant with donor requirements, and correctly formatted for presentation to donors

• Support the preparation, review and submission process for donor financial (and narrative as relevant, e.g. ECHO) reports to ensure compliance with donor requirements; ensure reports are produced on time to a high standard and are consistent with the narrative

• Ensure timely submission of cash requests as required by donor contracts and internal sub-grant agreements

• Prepare donor and internal sub-grant agreements with AKDN agencies, field units, and implementing partners, including (but not limited to) those with co-financing

• Ensure that donor and AKDN rules are being adhered to regarding procurement, accounting, project expenditure, and implementation of activities through regular reporting, engagement with the field, and remote spot checks

• Carry out monitoring visits and audits on specific projects as necessary

• Assist in the preparation, support, and follow up of internal or external grant audits and expenditure verifications of AKDN field units, including direct liaison with auditors as required, and ensure that management (programmes and finance) is apprised, including through maintaining and updating the audit and disallowance summary

• Develop and deliver relevant training and reference material on grants management, including procurement, donor regulations, IATI, finance and reporting for Programme, Finance, and other field-based staff; act as a resource for agencies/field units on donor regulations and compliance

• Ensure all AKF (UK) direct grants are reflected on the IATI system, and update the required information on a quarterly basis

  3 Audit, internal controls and risk

• Contribute on programme finance to all audits and statutory compliance in line with UK and AKF/AKDN regulations and compliance requirements

• In collaboration with field units, prepare due diligence assessments for potential new partners or donors and ensure these are refreshed periodically

• Troubleshoot financial, donor compliance and procurement-related queries identified through monitoring grants or as raised by management or field units

Qualifications

• CCAB qualified accountant (desirable).

 Experience

• 3 years relevant experience in financial accounting and financial reporting

• Experience of designing and managing effective administrative systems and procedures

• Experience of budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management

• Experience working in international organisations or donor agencies including field-level implementation highly desirable

• Experience working with EC, ECHO, DFID or equivalent and familiarity with the various compliance rules and regulations highly desirable

JOB DESCRIPTION

POST: Marketing and Communications Officer (Freelance)

LOCATION: This will be a remote working role, working from home with the potential for occasional travel for meetings held either in Northampton or London.

REPORTING TO: Director and Head of Fundraising

SALARY: £120 day rate (inclusive of VAT)

HOURS: 24 days, usually to be worked one day per week.

CONTRACT END DATE: 31st March 2021

DBS CHECK: Successful applicants will be subject to DBS checks

JOB PURPOSE

A fantastic opportunity to support the communications and marketing at Fit4Life CIC. At Fit4Life CIC we use physical activity as a vehicle for change, we aim to increase confidence, provide opportunities, use positive role models and ultimately raise the life aspirations of young people. This role is funded from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund, distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund.

Working closely with colleagues from across the organisation, the successful applicant will support the external communications of the charity, helping to extend the reach of the charity and impacting on the lives of young people we work with.

The successful candidate will show positive evidence in a marketing and communications role.Previous experience will ideally include a charity/not-for-profit organisation, but this is not essential. The Marketing and Communications Officer will develop and implement the charity’s marketing and communications strategy. Working closely with the senior team, the role will manage external communications and marketing campaigns to raise the profile of the charity, this will also include the use of various digital platforms to support fundraising campaigns to engage new and old audiences and existing stakeholders. Working collaboratively and being a team player are essential skills as well as a driven and self-starter attitude. The successful candidate will understand the balance of being hands-on in order to get things done and working strategically so that Fit4Life CIC meets its long-term objectives. 

This will be a remote working role, working from home with the potential for occasional travel for meetings held either in Northampton or London.

Fit4Life CIC is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

ABOUT US

At Fit4Life CIC, we focus on positively changing the lives of young people aged between 12-18 years old, from areas of deprivation, and also those that are not in mainstream education. We do this by developing co-created interventions not for young people but with young people – giving young people a voice.

No matter what cards we’ve been dealt in life, everyone should have the opportunity to succeed. It all starts with personal health and self-care. Using physical activity as a vehicle for change, we aim to increase confidence, provide opportunities, use positive role models and ultimately raise the life aspirations of young people we work with.

By working in partnership with community-based organisations who share our aims, we help young people gain that essential initial start in life by improving their health, wellbeing and boosting their life aspirations, to help them be the best they can be.

JOB SUMMARY

We are recruiting a Marketing and Communications Officer to join the organisation at an exciting time in the charity’s development. Working across the charity, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting external communications and marketing, managing regular updates of the charity’s websites and social media channels. This will include generating innovative content and feeding into the creation of a sustainable social media strategy to grow the charity’s social media following and increase engagement across our digital communication channels.

This is an exciting, fast-paced role which plays a crucial part in shaping our messaging with the aim to attract and engage key stakeholders to raise awareness of the charity, programmes and the difference they make to the lives of young people we work with, and help our team reach any communications targets set by our funders.

We are seeking an articulate, self-motivated and proactive individual who has a flair for communications and at least two years’ experience in a marketing/communications role. The candidate will have excellent writing skills, be a confident communicator and an organised self-starter. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to grow and develop significant skills.  

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Content creation and communications planning

• Develop new and engaging content to showcase our work including website articles, blogs, social media updates, case studies and other resources
• Delivery of the agreed communications plan for funded projects across the charity and input into the development of new plans where needed
• Support the Head of Fundraising in creating engaging digital fundraising campaigns to generate unrestricted income from individual supporters
• Help develop and maintain a portfolio of branded assets promoting our services and ensure team members have collateral when and where they need it

Website management

• Manage regular updates on our websites – adding news items, articles and any downloadable resources
• Report on Google analytics using the insight to inform website improvements and the social media strategy

Social media management 

• Support to develop the creation of a sustainable social media strategy to implement across Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram and any other suggested social media platforms
• Daily management of the charity’s multiple social media channels, creating original and engaging social media posts using graphics, film and photography and reactively engaging with our audiences
• Use analytics to report on results of digital campaigns, track monthly performance across channels to inform recommended future activity

Newsletter campaigns

• Manage and create engaging monthly newsletter campaigns for the charity’s audience and ambassadors, create analytics reports to improve future performance

PR

• Draft press releases and news stories on a regular basis
• Undertake media monitoring, maintain press cutting folders that include potential audience reach data and archive of all media coverage 

Internal comms and support 

• Deal with day to day, ad hoc queries and be a contact person for communication related queries

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills/ Knowledge/ Expertise

Essential 

• Excellent digital skills, including experience of content management systems such as WordPress.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a marketing and communications/public relations/digital role and understanding of branding
• Understanding of the basic principles of search engine optimisation, experience of email marketing systems and social media tools
• Proven ability to effectively write and edit copy for different audiences
• Strong organisational and administrative skills including excellent attention to detail and effective time management
• Excellent proofreading, copywriting and editing skills
• Proven ability to upload videos to YouTube and create infographics
• Able to use and access design programmes 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with different individuals 
• An articulate and confident communicator
• Demonstrable experience of managing a diverse workload; being able to prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
• Ability to learn procedures so the charity is compliant with relevant legislation

Desirable

• Experience of working in the charity or education sector
• Passion for supporting young people in using physical activity to realise their potential 
• An ability to analyse data
• Experience of working in a small team
• Understanding of risk management
• Experience of client relationship management databases

Personal Attributes 

• Strong client facing aptitude and communication skills both written and verbal
• A “can-do” attitude and creative approach to a limited marketing budget
• Team Player: works collaboratively and flexibly to achieve outcomes and is keen to add value to the organisation’s culture and ethos
• Committed to the values and ethos of the organisation with a passion for the cause of the charity 
• Respectful of diversity; sensitive toward others in their context, situation and challenges; pluralistic, open and understanding toward other people’s values, autonomy, and faiths demonstrates compassion and empathy; is courteous to others with respect for their situation, background, religion, gender and age 

Other

• Able to undertake some occasional work in the evenings and at weekends
• Able to travel in the UK if required
• Own professional indemnity insurance cover for £1,000,000 (copied required)

We are looking for an agile and enthusiastic individual, capable of absorbing key information quickly, as well as the ability to handle a diverse workload in order to meet the fast pace of the organisation. Fit4Life CIC is a small, ambitious charity working to bring about change. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong communication skills and work well with a small team who shares our passion for making a difference to the lives of young people in the most need.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Fit4Life CIC values having a diverse workforce.  We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds.

Please send a CV and covering letter (no more than 2 pages of A4) setting out your interest in and suitability for the role and highlighting why you'd like to work for the charity. 

The closing date for applications is 10am on Monday 28th September 2020. Successfully shortlisted candidates will be notified no later than Friday 2nd October 2020. Interviews will be arranged with successful candidates for either Thursday 8th or Friday 9th October 2020 and will take place via video call with the aim to start work Monday 19th October 2020 (depending on DBS clearance checks).

Please note we will only consider applications with both a CV and covering letter and applications will only be accepted from those with the right to work in the UK with a valid passport/visa.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered under any circumstances.

Birmingham or London based applications considered.

Hours: Part time at 60% (average of 3 days per week– structure of working week can be discussed, Monday's/Thursday’s are required). Additional hours per week will be available as further funding becomes available. 

Initially reporting to the CEO

As the Sophie Hayes Foundation embarks on an exciting phase of growth and development,supporting more women survivors of Human Trafficking, the Volunteering and Survivor Network Supervisor will become a valued member of the organisation’s new Senior Management Team

The right candidate will focus on creating and delivering the Volunteering and Survivor Network programme, ensuring the needs of the women survivors are met through increased opportunites for volunteers and partners.

VOLUNTEERING PROGRAMME: CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

To oversee the three R’s of volunteering: Recruitment. Retention. Recognition this role will:

1. Create and deliver the organisations Volunteering Strategy (VS) and Volunteering Programme (VP) by including existing volunteers, staff, and partners
2. Incorporate individual, corporate and community volunteering opportunities and activities
3. Liaise with all staff regarding volunteering opportunities
4. Attend meetings within the organisations as and when necessary
5. Ensure the Blackbaud Etapestry database for volunteers is maintained within all regulatory requirements
6. Carry out monitoring and analysis of all aspects within volunteering and volunteers
7. Write and present regular reports for senior management and committees
8. Arrange regular appreciation events for volunteers
9. Ensure that the values and behaviour of volunteers align with the organisation.
10. Create and regularly update the Volunteers Handbook and other relevant documents and publications
11. Produce a quarterly volunteer’s newsletter and to maintain a social media presence and respond to volunteer enquiries
12. Be available to work outside office hours to carry out volunteering training events and to interview prospective volunteers
13. Undertake such other duties within the competence of the postholder which may be required from time to time
14. Identify corporate, community partnerships to increase volunteering support for survivors of human trafficking
15. Host visits from external organisations and individuals to promote the organisations mission and vision
16. Create recognition events honouring all external support

SURVIVOR NETWORK: CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Deliver the organisations Survivor Network (SN) programme and quarterly events across all 3 SHF locations
2. Ensure all SN events are integrated into the organisations Employability Programme
3. Ensure the Blackbaud Etapestry database for SN events is maintained within all regulatory requirements
4. Carry out monitoring and analysis of the SN programme and events
5. Write and present regular reports for senior management and committees
6. Ensure that the values and behaviour of the SN programme and events align with the organisation.
7. Create and regularly update the SN programme handbook and other relevant documents and publications
8. Produce a quarterly SN newsletter and maintain a social media presence and respond to SN enquiries
9. Be available to work outside office hours to carry out SN events
10. To undertake such other duties within the competence of the postholder which may be required from time to time

ESSENTIAL

MINIMUM 3 -5 YEARS SUPERVISING VOLUNTEER PROGRAMMES

• Experience of programme or project management in a charity context. (creation, review, delivery)
• Creating and delivering KPI's and all reporting tools
• Empowering and Equipping Others: Experienced in teaching or facilitating others and bringing out the best in those around you.
• Experience in building alignment with partners and stakeholders over a shared agenda. 
• Experience in influencing others for a common goal and managing complex stakeholder relationships

BEHAVIOURS 

• Leadership: Able to set vision and inspire others to bring them with you.
• Strategic thinking: Can look ahead, spot and mitigate challenges and leverage opportunities.
• Programme Management: Can manage programmes effectively and efficiently.
• Autonomy: Self-leadership and personal initiative 
• Organised: Able to process details, create structure and follow process. 
• A coaching mentality: Focused on developing self and others, self-aware, open to learning, giving and receiving feedback. Lives the Sophie Hayes values and culture. 
• Responsibility: You do what you say you will do and take accountability.
• Collaborative: You work well with others, form partnerships and can balance challenge with support
• Flexible: Able to support where needed. 

DESIRABLE

1. Knowledge and understanding of the human trafficking and modern-day slavery sector
2. Experience of using social media and digital communication tools 

The people that we work with come from all over the world and have a wide variety of beliefs, experiences, backgrounds. We are committed to sharing reflecting this rich diversity amongst our staff, volunteers and trustees and would strongly encourage applicants from minority and under-represented groups

However, this post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 20

Senior Programme Lead
FCDO Commercial Contracts

Amref Health Africa UK is recruiting for a FCDO Senior Programme Lead to work within our Programmes team to provide excellent coordination of a new flagship FCDO commercial contract. Amref Health Africa is a sub-contractor to an FCDO commercial contract to implement a programme in four countries in sub-Saharan Africa as part of an Africa-led movement towards ending Female Genital Mutilation or Cutting (FGM/C).

Important within this role is the ability to coordinate multi-country programmes and teams, setting up processes and systems to ensure successful planning and implementation, and delivery against set Payment by Results deliverables (PBR). This will include facilitating, and advising on, the development of sound financial planning and reporting systems in-country as per PBR requirements.

If you have this skillset along with the ability to analyse complex information, including financial information and the confidence to challenge, engage and collaborate with senior stakeholders, this may be the role for you..

Senior Programme Lead Responsibilities:

• Advise and work with other Amref Health Africa UK departments on DFID/FCDO contract terms and implications for structuring budgets, milestones, and deliverables and reporting on these.
• Work with Head of Programmes and Finance colleagues to manage the programme budget, including reforecasting and managing cashflow.
• Set up processes and systems to ensure successful implementation and reporting on a monthly basis.
• Build the capacity of other Amref Health Africa staff—including country and regional teams - to maximise opportunities and manage risks of commercial contracts and develop robust pro-gramme management frameworks to meet contract requirements.
• Provide country, regional, and technical teams with guidance on DFID/FCDO policies, financial requirements (in terms of data inputting and reporting) and prepare standard language for re-ports to ensure alignment with contract terms and conditions.
• Work with country regional and technical teams to establish a robust M&E framework and an adaptation plan in response to COVID-19 challenges.
• Foster good relationships with the prime and other consortium partners.
• Provide regular updates on progress in developing the programme.

Senior Programme Lead Requirements:

Our ideal candidate will have proven International Development experience of working with DFID/FCO commercial contracts, with a strong understanding of commercial contracting and setting up Payment by Result (PBR) compliance frameworks.

The successful applicant will display a real passion for the work Amref Health Africa does. They will quickly come to understand and support Amref’s vision, voice, and values. They will thrive as part of a small, dynamic team, but enjoy working independently. The role requires travel within the UK, and occasionally (perhaps 1-3 times per year) to Amref offices in sub-Saharan Africa (COVID-19 travel restrictions permitting).

About Amref Health Africa - UK:

Amref Health Africa is Africa’s leading health charity. We work with women and girls to secure the right to health and break the cycle of poverty. Headquartered in Nairobi, we are truly an African organisation, partnering with communities across the continent to create lasting change.

Location: Islington, London, N1 9PD, with some remote working possible

Job type: Part-time, three days per week for nine months. This nine-month contract will be covering the planning and negotiating stage with the possibility of moving on to the implementation/management phase.

Salary: £45,000 per annum, pro-rated

Benefits: Holiday allowance (25 pro-rated days + bank holidays + 3 additional days at Christmas). Time off in lieu (TOIL) for work outside of standard hours. Flexible working, with core hours of 10am - 4pm. We are currently aligned to the latest COVID-19 government guidance. Generous pension scheme. Season ticket loan. Cycle to work scheme.

Application deadline: 5th October
1st round interviews: 10th – 20th October (Virtual)
2nd round interviews: 25th – 30th October (Office based if circumstances allow)
Start date: 1st December 2020

You may have experience of the following: Senior Programme Lead, Programme Lead, Project Manager, Project Management, DFID, FCDO, Commercial Contracts, Contract Lead, Charity, Third Sector, Not For Profit, NFP etc.

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