Link Age Southwark is a vibrant local charity which works to ensure that older people and people living with dementia can thrive in later life.

The Fundraising Executive, working with the Director, will take the lead on securing funding from a diverse portfolio of existing and prospective charitable trusts and foundations through effective research and the creation of well-written and persuasive cases for supporting our work. These relationships will be maintained through the provision of high quality and evidence-based reports to funders on a timely basis.

Working with our Honorary President, you will maintain and develop our Patrons scheme as well as stewarding and identifying new individual donors. You will work alongside our Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Coordinator to ensure our supporters are kept informed about our work as well as being thanked for their contributions. We are looking for someone who can work with us to explore new opportunities for income generation including building relationships with corporates. Working with the Director you will have a fundraising target of c. £250 - £300k.

As CTA's Administrator, you'll be providing outstanding customer service and high quality administrative support for CTA staff and activities as well as being a welcoming and inclusive first point of call for enquiries from CTA members and other stakeholders.

The post, which is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, is a fixed term role, contracted for 12 months.

Please see the Recruitment Pack attached for more detailed information about the role and our organisation.

Your application should include:

1. A personal statement that demonstrates how you meet the requirements set out in the ‘Experience’ section of the Person Specification and what you think you will bring to the role.
2. An up to date, detailed CV including all relevant employment history and expertise

About YBI

Youth Business International (YBI) is the global network of expert organisations in over 50 countries supporting underserved young entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into successful businesses, creating jobs and strengthening communities.

Young people are a critical resource. However, with 66 million unemployed youth worldwide this potential is not being realised. Furthermore, of those that are working, many do not earn enough to lift themselves out of poverty. Addressing the youth employment crisis is imperative, not only for the well-being of young people but to ensure sustainable, inclusive growth and social cohesion globally.

Since 2014 we have supported over 350,000 young people to start or grow a business by delivering a range of practical entrepreneurship support services, from guiding a young person to register a new business and improving their bookkeeping skills to helping them write a business plan or grow their fledgling business through facilitating access to finance.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Communications to cover a maternity leave from May 2021. We are looking for an organised, all-rounder with a strategic mind and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and get involved in delivery.  

This senior role leads a small communications team to drive YBI’s ambitious communications strategy forward and closely monitor results, adapting plans as needed to hit key milestone deliverables over this crucial time for our partnerships.  A digital expert you will work with the team to lead an evaluation of our website and social media accounts to develop individual channel strategies.  

You will act as brand guardian for the organisation and promote the important work our network is doing around the world to our members, current/prospective funders, and the wider sector. A natural storyteller, you will be motivated by human-led stories and have an instinct for what resonates with audiences.

Working closely with YBI’s senior management, the wider Network Team, and our partners and members you will plan and deliver campaigns (including our two flagship campaigns of the year) to celebrate programme success, promote results and learning and publish reports and findings.

To thrive in this role, you will need to be a confident and hands-on communications expert, ready to quickly execute and run several multi-channel external communications campaigns to reach new audiences.

Some of benefits of becoming our Interim Head of Communications include:

- Group Life insurance

- Health Cash Plan

- We are Equal Opportunities Employer and happy to talk Flexible Working

Further Details and How to Apply

For a full Job Description and information on how to apply, please see the attachments in this job post or send your CV, EOM form and cover letter when you click Apply.

Closing date: Monday, 15th March 2021 at 9:30am

R1 Interviews: w/c 22nd March 2021

R2 Interviews: w/c 29th March 2021

YBI is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, age, ethnic or national origin, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if you require any adjustments, we can make to ensure that our recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

At YBI, your right to privacy is important to us. By applying for this job, your information will be entered into our recruitment system for YBI’s employment purposes only and stored for no longer than one year after the post has been filled; then personal data will be disposed of in GDPR compliant manner. We store all data securely and will not disclose it to any third parties without your consent. Please feel free to contact us to find out more.

Up to £25,000 per annum, plus 8% pension contribution and 28 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays). All staff are currently working fully from home, with expected home/Godalming office mix in future.

 

Are you a public relations or media officer committed to making a real difference in animal welfare?

We are looking for a communications officer to join our busy team, you will be as comfortable contributing to the planning of communications activities as you are picking up the phone to journalists as you contribute to the effective representation of the League through its public and media relations activities.

You will manage incoming media enquiries, dealing with local and national journalists, as well as contributing to the campaigns strategy that directly helps the League achieve its vision. You will be responsible for drafting a range of targeted communications materials and their distribution, measuring how effective they have been in passing our key messages on to our stakeholders.

You will work closely with the rest of the policy, campaigns and communications team, as well as key individuals in other teams within the League working to win the hearts and minds of a broader audience.

You will have experience working in a public relations team, creating copy with strong, clear messages for different audiences. Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to manage priorities and deadlines are a must for this busy and varied role.

This role is offered on an initial one-year fixed term contract with a view to becoming a permanent post in due course.

Our benefits include generous holiday entitlement, excellent pension scheme, discounts on shopping and cinema, working in a dog friendly office, most importantly working with a passionate and committed team.

 
The League Against Cruel Sports is Britain’s leading charity working towards a kinder society where persecuting animals for ‘sport’ is in the past.
 
Redefining what is acceptable and inspiring change, we were instrumental in helping bring about the landmark Hunting Act (2004). Driven by compassion and empowered by knowledge, we manage sanctuaries to protect wildlife, carry out investigations to expose law-breaking and cruelty to animals, and campaign for stronger animal protection laws and penalties.
 
United, we will end animal cruelty in the name of ‘sport’.

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to be the supportive force that empowers our CEO. The ideal person for the role will have high capacity, be a proactive problem solver with exceptional communication skills and a meticulous attention to detail. Candidates should have previous experience in an office environment performing a broad range of both strategic and administrative duties and strong track record in providing support within a changing environment.

At the heart of Home for Good’s team culture is our love for Jesus and passion for serving and supporting vulnerable children. As well as delivering excellence in strategy and innovation, the post-holder will also be expected to model these core values and help shape team life. Therefore this post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the postholder be a committed Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

This role will be partly based at our London office, with flexibility for home-working. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. We would particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in the organisation.

Please see the application pack for more information. The closing date for this role is 9am on Wednesday 17 March 2021. To apply, please download and complete the application form and submit it via the Home for Good website. 

We are looking for a person who is highly motivated and enthusiastic to support the Chief Executive, Chairperson and Boards of Trustees of Age UK Birmingham and Age UK Sandwell. You will undertake a range of administrative and secretarial duties for the organisations, as well as support the Chief Executive and Board to facilitate the general efficiency and governance of Age UK Birmingham and Age UK Sandwell.

You will administer HR activities and utilise and develop a range of systems to support efficient, high quality HR processes and practices across the organisations.

You will be able to demonstrate commitment to the values and mission statement of Age UK Birmingham and Age UK Sandwell, by providing the highest possible level of service to your internal customers.

Application forms must be completed fully; CV’s will not be accepted.

The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Friday 26th February 2021 

Interviews will be held on a date to be arrange, week commencing 8th March 2021

Fixed term until 31st March 2022 - 35 Hours per week

We're Mind, the mental health charity. We provide life-changing information and support, online and in print. We're looking for an editorial professional to join our friendly, established content team. You’ll be working across two exciting funded programmes providing tailored support to emergency services professionals and people with mental health problems who are facing financial disadvantage.

About you:

You’ve got a background in information editing and publishing and strong project management skills. You understand what it takes to create reliable, accessible, user-centred content. You’re experienced in working closely with both subject experts and people with personal experience of the issues. You are comfortable working with multiple stakeholders, managing relationships and priorities. You're confident using digital platforms and CMSs, and can pick up new ones quickly. And you care deeply about supporting and empowering people with mental health problems.

What we offer:

At Mind you’ll get to apply your skills to mental health information that makes a difference to millions of people each year. You’ll contribute to our mission and goals. You'll get training and development opportunities (plus other staff benefits). And we will support you to work safely around the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.

This position will initially, in line with current government guidance be based from home, with an expectation of being home based for the next six months or until updated government guidelines are published. However, if / when government guidelines change the role may then revert to being office based, whilst retaining some flexible working options.

This role is a fixed term contract until March 2022, however there could be an opportunity for this to be extended until August 2022, although this is not confirmed.

Closing date: 15th March 2021

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Full time 37 hours per week over 5 days Monday to Friday

Salary £19,408 to £22,741 per annum

Temporary Maternity Cover position for one year

The role is usually office based in Bournemouth – temporary remote home working during the pandemic. When restrictions lift this role may require some office working, home working and occasional travel for meetings

This post offers an exciting opportunity for those wanting a career in human resources, to further develop skills through involvement in various aspects of HR including recruitment, induction for employees & volunteers, DBS checks, organisational & service changes, training & development, systems and general HR administration.

Candidates should have experience in HR administration and be an active team player. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential to provide a comprehensive generalist HR support service. You should be organised, able to prioritise, have accurate record keeping skills, be confident in IT packages and systems to support the HR team. Your willingness to be flexible and adaptable is key and will ensure this is a rewarding position.

Please note that a fibre broadband is required to be able to work from home.

If you feel that you can contribute in this way, we would like to hear from you.

An opportunity for a candidate with a good level of book-keeping, accounting, and administration skills, who would like to build their experience by working at a growing international not-for-profit organisation and be part of a small, dynamic team at the heart of global sustainability.

About the Role

As Finance & Administration Executive, you will work with the Finance & Risk Manager on all aspects of the finance function (approx. 80% time). Much of your time will be focused on maintaining accurate accounting records, enabling the business to meet its statutory filing obligations, and providing management with accurate, timely and relevant financial information. The role will also encompass supporting the CEO and the wider team in relation to governance administration and other administrative tasks (approx. 20% time).

What are we looking for?

To be considered for the role, you should be able to demonstrate your capability for being an effective finance professional with a keen eye for detail. You will have previously worked in bookkeeping and you would like to pursue your own growth in a finance role.  You are proactive and positive in your approach, a doer who ensures that actions are prompt and issues resolved to completion. You have recently worked in a similar role and are familiar with the day-to-day financial activities of a smaller organisation.

As well as being financially literate, you should be an accomplished multi-tasker who enjoys and is capable of providing administrative and organisational assistance to busy colleagues, including the Chief Executive Officer. Being a relatively small organisation with a global reach and a challenging mission, we are looking for someone adaptable, resilient and able to work with a diverse set of colleagues and external stakeholders. An interest in sustainability would round off your profile.

We provide good development opportunities to our staff, as well as a dynamic and inspiring work environment with a friendly culture. Working as part of a Corporate Services team of six people, based in central London, you will report to the Finance & Risk Manager.

We offer 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life insurance, learning and development opportunities, season ticket loans, and a childcare voucher scheme. Flexible working arrangements can be discussed, although initially this normally office-based role is likely to involve working from home in light of current Covid-19 restrictions.

Bonsucro is committed to being an inclusive employer and we value diversity, so we welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, in particular from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates and candidates with disabilities. We encourage applications from all socio-economic backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain sales, purchase & general ledgers
• Receive, check and process expenses claims
• Create and post month end accounting journals
• Perform weekly bank reconciliations for all accounts (including foreign currency)

• Process payroll for Bonsucro´s UK-based and overseas staff
• Assist with other pay items (pensions, childcare vouchers, loan schemes, etc.)
• Carry out tasks related to credit control
• Assist with weekly payments runs
• Provide additional support to the Finance & Risk Manager, including assisting with preparation of the monthly management accounts, VAT returns, statutory accounts and annual planning and budget setting process
• Coordinate the effective functioning of the London office space (e.g. liaise with office building manager; manage procurement of office supplies; anticipate and deal with any problems before they arise) and the current remote-working setup.
• Provide administration to the Chief Executive Officer and the wider team
• Assist with organisation and logistics of internal/external events and meetings 
• Support the organisation of governance meetings, including Board of Director meetings, Sub-Committee meetings and Members Council meetings.

Person specification

• A good working knowledge of accountancy/bookkeeping principles and common accountancy software packages
• Previous experience in a finance or bookkeeping role (ideally in a not for profit or professional service environment)
• Previous experience in an administrative role
• Strong IT skills, in particular of Excel within a finance and accounting context
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise
• A proactive approach to work and confidence in working independently
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with others, including remotely based colleagues in the UK and internationally
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Reliable, hard-working and reliable

Other Criteria

• AAT Advanced certificate in Bookkeeping (or equivalent).
• Familiarity with Xero accounts software
• Experience of dealing with multicurrency accounting
• Language skills in Spanish and/or Portuguese
• Office management

Other information

Start date

As soon as possible

Salary

£25,000 to £30,000 pa (depending on experience) + competitive benefits package

Reports to

Finance and Risk Manager

Hours

Full Time (35 hours per week), open to discuss flexible working arrangements for exceptional candidates

Term

Initial 12 months contract with a view to becoming permanent

This job description reflects the core activities of the post. As the service and the post-holder develop, there will inevitably be some changes to the duties, and possibly to the emphasis of the post itself. We expect that the post-holder will recognise this and will adopt a flexible approach to work. This could include undertaking relevant training where necessary. The line manager will consult the post-holder if significant changes to the job description become necessary. Any changes will be reflected in a revised job description.

Harris Hill has a great opportunity for a Corporate Partnership Assistant to join an International charity on a full time, temporary basis.

The client has a list of duties that need carrying out and seeks a suitable candidate who can hit the ground running. These include:

Admin and coordination for a partnership country liaison, invoice raising, application portal data input for the Foundation, gathering of legal and board papers as appendices.
Liaison with the global partnerships and philanthropy team for UK based fundraisers re docs and needs for prospective donors, in alignment with the central liaison function.
Meeting briefings for UK based fundraisers and gathering of info for senior staff joining meetings.
Support with cross-team comms for UK based fundraisers, (philanthropy, T&F and Digital.)
Volunteering project a questionnaire has been sent to all six countries to start creating a suite of opportunities / resources for the partner. This needs picking up ASAP.
Creating a deadline and reporting tracker for the portfolio of UK managed partners.
Generic reporting for smaller accounts.
General support for larger accounts Unilever, Standard Chartered etc

Fixed Term Contract until 30th September 2021

We’re Mind, the mental health charity. We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect. We provide advice and support to empower anybody experiencing a mental health problem and we campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

We are looking to recruit a creative and motivated individual to support the fundraising strand of our flagship corporate partnership with Co-op which launched in October 2019. We are aiming to raise £6million to help improve the mental wellbeing of communities across the UK, working alongside SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) in Scotland and Inspire in Northern Ireland. This partnership also includes a high-profile advocacy piece, innovative research programme and new community mental health services.

Reporting to the Senior Account Manager, this varied role will see you providing vital administrative and fundraising support including some account management to directly support Co-op colleagues in their fundraising efforts. You will play a key role in the team, managing the hotline for all partner queries, managing the availability and distribution of fundraising materials and supporting fundraising communications. You will also be expected to contribute to a variety of activities involving building relationships with other teams at Mind as well as working collaboratively with colleagues at SAMH and Inspire to ensure a true four nation approach to fundraising. This role will involve maintaining and developing systems and databases for the partnership, providing vital administration for the fundraising finances, and supporting the writing of reports.

Candidates will have experience of working in an administrative role within a busy office, organising and priortising your own workload, whilst dealing with a variety of people on the telephone and in person, providing excellent customer service at all times. With good IT skills and a strong attention to detail, you will have experience of using databases, setting up and maintaining efficient filing systems, coupled with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Closing Date: 21st March 2021

Mind reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates – therefore we encourage an early application.

This position will initially, in line with current government guidance be based from home, with an expectation of being home based for the next six months or until updated government guidelines are published. However, if / when government guidelines change the role may then revert to being office based, whilst retaining some flexible working options.

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria.

We are looking for a skilled, enthusiastic and well organised individual who has a passion to support young people via schools and education interventions! This role requires an individual with excellent communication and strong organisational skills as well as someone who understands the challenges that schools face in setting up interventions that help the future development of their students.

Please download the job specification for more information about this position. If you would like to apply for this role, please ensure that you complete our application form and send it in no later than 6pm on Thursday 18th March 2021. Good luck!

Central Resources Intern

Salary: London Living Wage

Duration: 12 month Fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension

Location: Bermondsey

Construction Youth Trust is a forward-thinking charity whose mission is to help young people take their first steps towards a successful and rewarding career. We connect young people with industry employers and facilitate meaningful experiences of the world of work. We are passionate about social mobility and prioritise young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and those facing barriers to work. Construction is one of the largest sectors in the UK and offers excellent career pathways for young people from all backgrounds and across a wide range of academic ability.

This role is a great opportunity for a young person who wants to take their first step into the workplace via the youth/charity sector. The successful applicant will be a key member of the Charity’s central team and provide administrative and other support across the workings of the Trust, overseen and managed by the Senior Marketing & Communications Manager.

Key responsibilities will include:

• To support the successful delivery of the Trust’s marketing and communication plans and objectives.
• To provide administrative support to the Trust’s office administration function
• To support the implementation of the Trust’s Data & IT plans
• To support the successful delivery of the Trust’s fundraising plans and objectives
• To provide support to the Trust’s programme delivery

Please note that this position is funded by the Jack Petchey Foundation, as part of their internship programme, which supports young talent and youth charities. Therefore, there are key mandatory dates that the applicant will need to be available for:

• A skype welcome call with their line manager and Jack Petchey Foundation in May 2021
• Launch Conference in May 2021
• Six personal development workshops throughout the year
• A sixth month update workshop in October 2021
• Celebratory event in April 2022

The successful applicant for this position will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

If you would be interested in joining our dynamic charity, please send your CV and a written statement of no more than 500 words explaining why the role interests you and how you meet the person specification.

Closing date for applications – 9am Thursday 18th March 2021.

First round interviews will be held w/c 22nd March via Zoom.

If a second (final) round of interviews is deemed necessary, they will be held w/c 29th March via Zoom.

We are a national charity looking for a fundraiser with a proven track record to join our small, friendly team. If we are to continue our work training, resourcing, and advocating for rural Christians, we must be financially sustainable. We love building relationships with people all over the UK, and we need your help with our work. 

You will be responsible for

• Leading our engagement with corporate sponsors and charitable trusts
• Writing compelling, persuasive proposals for appropriate funders, finding new opportunities
• Helping us to measure our impact nationally and locally
• Reporting your achievements and learning with us when things take an unexpected turn
• Ensuring that all fundraising material is legally compliant and represents best practice, as well as reflecting our Christian values and ethos.

You will

• Have experience of producing financially successful bids for grants and/or sponsorship
• Have excellent administrative and IT skills
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Be in sympathy with Christian ethos and the aims of the Arthur Rank Centre
• Love engaging with people and sharing stories

When you have completed the application form, please return to Alison Selwood (Executive PA to CEO) by 12pm on Monday 22 March 2021.

The sift will take place on Tuesday 23 March 2021.  Interviews will be held via Zoom on Tuesday 30 March 2021.