Community Fundraising Manager Jobs
Avon Wildlife Trust is looking for a Supporter Care Assistant to provide our members and supporters with a high quality supporter experience.
This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a friendly, dynamic environment where everything we do is to help local wildlife and allows us to connect with supporters who share our love of wildlife.
The successful candidate is likely to enjoy variety, being well-organised and the chance to ‘go the extra mile’ for our valued supporters.
Overall Purpose of Job
To provide our supporters, including Avon Wildlife Trust members, with a high-quality supporter experience.
Main Responsibilities
Support from our membership and donors provides a vital source of unrestricted income that supports the charity’s work with wildlife.
The Supporter Care Assistant is responsible for efficiently administering the ‘supporter journey’ so that everyone is welcomed and thanked promptly and personally. This includes regular actions such as:
· adding new members to our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
· steps to ensure that the personal data we hold is accurate and used for the purposes given, in line with regulations such as GDPR
· responding to supporter queries
· sending routine correspondence
· working with other team members to support the smooth running of various fundraising processes.
Avon Wildlife Trust is a charity dedicated to working with local people for local wildlife, covering the West of England region (former county of Avon). It is supported by more than 17,500 members, manages over 30 nature reserves and is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts in the UK. We want to see nature restored on a grand scale across the Avon region, with one in four people taking action for wildlife.
Avon Wildlife Trust is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation where everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of seeing nature restored on a grand scale across the Avon region, we need talented and more diverse people on nature’s side.
We want to see nature restored on a grand scale across the Avon region. We have big plans between now and 2030 to see this happen.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people helping themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
This role will provide day-to-day administrative support and project support to the department head and the overall team to ensure the successful delivery of the organisation’s operations in an efficient manner. This role will focus on generating reports, tracking progress, and ensuring all the necessary processes relating to compliance, finance and HR are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
About the Role:
- Develop a thorough understanding of Muslim Aid’s work areas in order to ensure strategic linkages / appropriate dissemination of information or assignment of actions.
- Develop, maintain and review administrative systems to achieve maximum efficiency and to have high-level exposure across the organisation including admin, finance, IT, HR, supporter services, IP, comms etc.
- Prepare purchase orders and document payments according to Muslim Aid’s financial procedure and in conjunction with the Finance team to ensure speedy payment of invoices for internal / external stakeholders.
- Assist the Head of Income Generation and Marketing with the preparation of PowerPoint presentations, documents, briefing papers, action points and reports as requested and to track work across all relevant departments to ensure the nominated Manager undertakes action within the agreed timeframe.
- Provide administrative support to Head of Income Generation and Marketing in preparing and drafting correspondence, booking meetings, minute-taking, planning and supporting events, organising travel and preparing travel itineraries and relevant tasks as required by the Head of Income Generation and Marketing.
- Be the gatekeeper and first point of contact to stakeholders, assessing priorities, redirecting calls, enquiries, and face to face meeting appointments.
About You:
- To be successful in this role you will need:
- Educated to Bachelor’s degree level.
- Experience of organising and coordinating meetings and events.
- Ability to manage your time and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and maintain a structured workflow.
- Ability to utilise task management tools to track progress, set reminders, and monitor completion of tasks and projects.
- Ability to effectively communicate with team members and all stakeholders to relay information and ensure alignment on goals and objectives.
- Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring their needs are met promptly and efficiently.
Why you should apply:
Are you searching for a fulfilling and impactful career opportunity that allows you to make a positive difference in people's lives while building valuable skills and experiences? If so, applying for the Administration Support Officer (IGM) role might be the perfect choice for you.
Benefits you will enjoy if you work for us:
- 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days)
- Hybrid working (working in office 2 days a week)
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women is looking for a highly motivated individual with strong customer service and communication skills to join our team as a Programme Officer.
Please note, applications without a covering letter will not be considered. All applicants must have the full legal right to work in the UK as the Foundation does not offer sponsorship at this time.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to end this recruitment ahead of the application deadline, so we strongly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.
General information:
Job title: Programme Officer
Location: London based, hybrid working
Start date: TBC
Contract: Full time
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week). Core office hours are 10:30am – 3:30pm
About the role
We are seeking a skilled Programme Officer to support the end-to-end delivery of our sector-leading mentoring programme, ensuring participants join smoothly and are supported throughout. You will also support partners and donors to contribute to the delivery and expansion of the programme. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with strong customer service skills, written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
For full information on this role, please download the job pack.
What the Foundation can offer you
- A fantastic package of 28 days of annual leave (which includes three that must be taken during the festive break).
- An organisation that values you. As a smaller organisation, we value everyone’s individual perspective and voice and all team members are able to contribute to our strategic planning.
- A positive and collaborative culture – we are proud of our leadership and management style that encourages teamwork, open and honest communication, while maintaining a friendly and relaxed atmosphere where everyone can thrive.
- One-on-one regular meetings with your line manager or director to focus on career and professional development while also taking an interest in your personal wellbeing. We have a dedicated staff training budget, and we are dedicated to spending it!
About the Foundation
The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women exists to create a future where women everywhere enjoy equal economic opportunities so they can thrive. Together with partners around the world, we work with women in low and middle income countries so they can start, sustain and grow successful enterprises. We collaborate to create fairer business environments so women are not constrained by gendered barriers and can reach their potential on their terms.
Since 2008, our training and mentoring services have supported more than 250,000 women to build successful micro, small and medium enterprises in over 100 countries. By blending insights from research, strong partnerships and pioneering technology we open doors for women entrepreneurs to skills, confidence, networks, finance and markets. We press for change to stop millions of women being held back from having the choice and opportunity to thrive.
Our gender transformative approach means women can achieve their own economic objectives. They create a better future for themselves, their families, and their communities. They contribute to thriving, fair economies, and global economic justice.
How to apply
To apply, please download the job pack and send us the following:
- Covering letter addressing relevant experience for the role. When writing your cover letter, please refer to the job description, focussing on the essential and desirable criteria.
- Current CV (two A4 pages maximum).
All applicants need to have the legal right to work in the UK prior to applying.
Please send your application, or any questions you might have, by 22 May 2024.
The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position. Please let us know if you have any access requirements that you would like us to be aware of during this process.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, please note that you will only be contacted should we wish to invite you to interview.
Thank you for your interest in the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. We look forward to receiving your application.
For information purposes, we request that you complete the Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) monitoring form when you submit your application. This is not mandatory but supports the Foundation with its EDI goals and objectives. All information is private, and we abide by stringent GDPR and data processing management systems. The link is available via our vacancies page on our website.
We work with partners to eliminate barriers to entrepreneurship for women, enabling global economic gender justice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Introducing Harington
Harington is an Ofsted registered specialist college based in North London rated good, working with around 52 young people with learning differences aged 16-25. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment, that delivers outstanding personalised education, learning, and support, which leads to further education, employment opportunities, and a fulfilling life for each of our students.
We specialise in horticulture, retail and general employability. Our students undertake individualised learning programmes and supported internships that lead to vocational qualifications and achieving other aims. We support the wellbeing of our young people through providing mentoring, counselling, enrichment and other one-to-one support.
Our charity has two learning centres in Highgate and Hornsey. We also operate a gardening business and two charity shops, providing income for our charity, work experience placements for our students and employment for 14 young people. We work with local employers and partners to provide work experience and other opportunities for our students.
The Role
We’re looking for a senior fundraiser who is a skilled writer, a strong partnership builder and someone with a passion to improve the outcomes of young people with learning differences. This is a new post and you will have an opportunity to shape the role.
You will be supported by a welcoming, talented and diverse community of staff, volunteers and students, as you help shape and resource our future. We will invest in your professional development and personal growth. We will support your wellbeing. You’ll experience first-hand the impact your work makes in our college.
The person
The role will suit someone who has had some prior experience in successfully raising funds ideally from trusts and foundations and/or from community fundraising. You are IT savvy and know how to use social media to grow an audience and design materials to effectively communicate a good cause. You are open to learning and to sharing your creativity and skills with others.
Essential skills
You will have:-
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18-24 months of prior fundraising experience
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Experience of successfully prospecting for, preparing and managing fundraising bids and stewarding funder/commissioner relationship
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Knowledge of the charity sector, funders and funding environment
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Excellent communication skills with an ability to present complex information in a clear and compelling narrative
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Great organisational skills
Our benefits
In addition to excellent staff training, our employees are also rewarded with various other benefits offered as part of your employment:
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Confidential employee assistance programme
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Fully paid for DBS
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Contributory pension scheme
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Hybrid working with a minimum of two days a week working from home
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Flexible working. We will consider 4 days a week or compressed hours.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We value diversity and positively welcome applications from all backgrounds. This will help ensure our workforce better reflects the diverse wider community we support. Applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing and safety of our students and our staff. We expect everybody working for the Harington to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures.
Some of our positions involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children, adults and young people. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Our vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
How can you apply?
To apply please send us your CV, fill in the Equality and Diversity Form and show how us how you meet all of the essential criteria in the person specification by writing a personal statement which is a maximum of 1000 words.
The closing date is 9am on Wednesday 1st May 2024.Please note that interviews will take place on Wednesday 8th May 2024.
All offers are conditional and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check. The salary range advertised is based on the full-time equivalent and appointment on the scale is dependent on the role, qualifications and experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
BACKGROUND
The Helen Bamber Foundation (HBF) is a pioneering human rights charity supporting refugees and asylum seekers who are the Survivors of extreme human cruelty. Our clients have been subjected to atrocities including state-sponsored torture, human trafficking, religious and political persecution, forced labour, sexual exploitation, and gender-based violence. Recognising the complexity of each client’s individual needs, HBF offers specialist services within a Model of Integrated Care encompassing: therapy, medical advice, legal protection, counter-trafficking support, housing and welfare advice and integration.
HBF exists to ensure that all Survivors of trafficking and torture are free and healthy, are safe, are protected from re-victimisation, detention and poverty, and have the ability and agency to integrate in and contribute to the communities around them. We use our unique expertise to drive change and improve practice and policy for all Survivors.
We are innovative, ambitious and compassionate. The bravery and resilience of our clients is an inspiration to all the team at HBF. Our commitment to principles of equity, diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our approach to our clients, our volunteers and our staff. HBF is an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer. We are committed to attracting and recruiting diverse candidates as we are keen to make sure that our staff, trustees, volunteers and ambassadors reflect the communities we serve and the wider community we work in at every level within the organisation.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
As the Trusts and Foundations Executive, you will be responsible for delivering income from a range of donors and prospects, with a focus on trusts and foundations, through growing a successful grants pipeline and inspiring funders to support the Helen Bamber Foundation. We are looking for an individual who thrives working in a collaborative way and who wants to gain experience working with Fundraising and Communications Team that has a successful track record of securing income.
You will be managed by our Grants Manager and work closely with the Head of Fundraising to deliver high-quality applications and reports to small and medium-sized Trusts and Foundations, as well as supporting larger donors in collaboration with your team members.
The Helen Bamber Foundation and Asylum Aid is an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer. We are committed to attracting and recruiting diverse candidates as we are keen to make sure that our staff, trustees, volunteers and ambassadors reflect the communities we serve and the wider community we work in at every level within the organisation. We particularly welcome applications from Minority Ethnicities.
Please note that the successful candidate will already be able to work in the UK and will be offered the job subject to suitable references and a DBS check. This role will require disclosure of adult and child barring lists. If appointed, you will be required to give your consent to HBF to receive regular updates on your criminal records status throughout your employment.
Please submit an up-to-date CV and a short covering letter outlining how your skills and experience match the listed duties, responsibilities and person specification to Ida Jarsve to our jobs emial by 9am on Monday 13th May 2024. First interviews will be held the same week. Please note exceptional candidates may be contacted before the deadline. Candidates must hold permission to work in the United Kingdom.
We particularly welcome applications from those from Black, Asian, Minority-Ethnic, refugee and migrant backgrounds. We regret that we can only respond to applicants who make it to the interview stage. No agencies please.
We give Survivors of trafficking and torture the strength to move on.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role: Corporate Partnerships Officer
Location: London, Haig House, Hybrid 2 Days Per Week
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, 12 Months
Hours: 35 Hours, Monday to Friday
Salary: £32,910 (Inclusive of London Supplement)
Join us at the Royal British Legion as a Corporate Partnerships Officer and become a fundamental part of our mission to support veterans and their families.
Reporting to the Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will play a vital role in managing and nurturing long-term, mid-value corporate partnerships across various fundraising streams. Your responsibilities will include maximising funds raised, processing financial transactions, providing support for higher-value partnerships, maintaining accurate records, and coordinating partnership-related communications to increase awareness and engagement.
We're seeking candidates with proven administrative skills and experience in customer-focused roles, along with proficiency in database systems and report drafting. Whether you're transitioning from the private sector or seeking to start your fundraising career into a corporate role, this opportunity offers an exciting entry point into our Corporate Partnerships team. As we embark on a brilliant change program within Fundraising, there's never been a better time to join us, with a strong pipeline of corporate prospects and ample room for professional growth and development.
If you possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, along with a knack for organisation and teamwork, we want to hear from you.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to our London Hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Closing Date: 30th April 2024
Interview Dates: W/C 13th May 2024
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
About the opportunity
As our Digital Marketing Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Marketing Manager and broader team in volunteer and school recruitment efforts, while managing our social media presence. Your primary responsibilities will include managing and curating content for Action Tutoring's social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and TikTok.
In addition to social media management, you will contribute to the creation of diverse content, such as graphics, videos, and photography, with occasional visits to our school programmes and events. You will also monitor and report on the impact of our social media campaigns, staying abreast of industry trends to optimise our digital presence.
If you're creative, passionate about education, and thrive in community engagement, we'd love to have you on board.
Closing date: Sunday 19th May 2024
Interviews: 28th and 29th May 2024
Start date: June 2024
Location: This role is remote. The candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. Occasional travel to London is required.
We use anonymised applications for our shortlisting process.
Duties and responsibilities
• Responsibility for managing Action Tutoring’s social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok and YouTube). Plan content (in collaboration with wider Marketing and Communications team) in line with the charity’s wider campaigns, volunteer recruitment rounds and key messages, ensuring regular diverse posting.
• Work with the Marketing Manager to develop engaging content which encourages the recruitment of high quality volunteer tutors, enquiries from potential partner schools and raises awareness of the charity to potential fundraisers, donors and employees.
• Promote the breadth of Action Tutoring’s activities and projects on social media, working across the whole team to gather content to raise brand awareness (including Programme, Philanthropy, Operations, Policy and Impact).
• Contribute to the development of content for social media channels including graphics, video and photography, with the occasional visit to school programmes and other charity events.
• Regularly analyse and report on the impact of Action Tutoring’s social media content through weekly analysis, quarterly reporting and campaign analysis.
• Monitor social media trends and industry developments to ensure we’re maximising content across all channels.
• Lead on blogger, influencer and community outreach (e.g. Facebook community groups, Next Door) to help raise awareness of Action Tutoring's volunteering opportunities and encourage applications.
• Manage our national digital adverts (such as Indeed, CharityJobs, Do-It). Respond to any direct enquiries sent through these and other digital platforms, including the Volunteer Facebook Group and Google business.
• Identify national digital advertising opportunities for volunteer and school marketing, and support with content for regional adverts. Work with the Marketing Manager to analyse impact and decide where our budget is best spent.
• Support the day to day management of Action Tutoring’s website, editing content with updates upon request. Support with creating high quality, engaging content for the Action Tutoring website to ensure it’s optimised.
• Create external marketing materials on request and support with ad-hoc visual design work.
• Support with the attendance at volunteering promotion events, mainly university fairs.
• Any other duties deemed reasonable by the Chief Executive Officer.
Person specification
Qualifications criteria:
• Right to work in the UK.
We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:
• Excellent knowledge of social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok.
• Copywriting skills: able to interact with a range of audiences and have outstanding verbal and written communication skills. The role involves representing our brand on various channels and you will need to be able to adapt your communication style to different audiences and inspire them to engage with the charity.
• Able to work independently and use initiative in a range of situations.
• Able to think creatively and generate content to effectively convey messages and motivate audiences.
• Adaptable and open to learning. You will need to be willing to adapt and to grow and develop with the organisation.
• Efficient and able to work under pressure when required, able to multi-task and juggle a varied workload.
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Committed to the mission and values of Action Tutoring.
• Committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Work with us and help make a difference!
At Harrogate Homeless Project our vision is that nobody in the Harrogate District has to sleep rough. Each year we help hundreds of people experiencing homelessness to get the support they needto build confidence and move towards independent living.
Harrogate Homeless Project is seeking to recruit a Volunteer Coordinator to join the Fundraising and Marketing team.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the growth and development of Volunteering within the organisation. Working with the Fundraising and Marketing Manager, the position will look to develop opportunities for increasing income across fundraising and recruiting volunteers for all areas of HHP activities.
The post holder will be responsible for the recruitment, induction and training of all new volunteers to HHP, and providing ongoing support to staff on volunteer processes.
You will have a positive approach to volunteers and have an empathetic and friendly nature. If you enjoy working with volunteers and have a passion for making a difference to homelessness in Harrogate, then we would love to hear from you.
Reporting to: Fundraising and Marketing Manager
Hours: 24 hours per week, 9am-5pm
Closing Date: 19th May 2024
The Role
This role will work with HHP’s Management Team to develop opportunities for all areas within the Charity. Regular activities will include, developing recruitment campaigns to promote volunteering with HHP, ensuring all volunteers receive an induction and appropriate training, and identifying specific skills volunteers have developed and matching these to suitable volunteer opportunities to maximise the benefits for HHP and the volunteer.
There will be a particular focus on fundraising within this role, working closely with the Fundraising and Marketing Manager to actively build relationships with local businesses and organisations. Focusing in particular on promoting corporate volunteering and maximizing all support to help identify any potential fundraising opportunities for the Charity.
General responsibilities
Ø Liaise closely with all departmental heads to identify potential volunteer opportunities.
Ø Recruitment of all new volunteers to HHP through a variety of methods.
Ø Overseeing the training and induction to include all external volunteers have a current DBS check.
Ø Record supporter/volunteer details on the database.
Ø Ensure storage of personal information is complaint with current regulations.
Ø Provide a monthly report showing recruitment activities including induction, training and hours of volunteering.
Ø Obtain feedback from volunteers and/or employers on the volunteer experience and use the feedback to improve the volunteer/supporter journey.
Ø Build relationships with local corporate organisations to promote volunteering opportunities and recruit volunteers.
Ø Be responsible for all corporate volunteers through the entire volunteer cycle.
Ø Identify potential fundraising opportunities to be discussed with the Fundraising and Marketing Manager.
Ø Develop, maintain and update as required a ‘Volunteer Presentation’ which can be used to support volunteer recruitment activities in corporate organisations.
Ø Work with external organisations to identify volunteering/development opportunities.
Ø Match specific skills that volunteers have developed to suitable volunteer opportunities.
Ø Attend courses and conferences and seek to gain any necessary qualifications, which are relevant to the work and as, approved by the Fundraising and Marketing Manager.
The tasks and responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive and maybe amended according to the needs of the Charity. The Volunteer Coordinator is expected to work flexibly in responding to external and internal initiatives to support the needs of the Charity.
Person Specification:
Essential Charity Wide:
· DBS Cleared
· Safeguarding training
· Flexible attitude towards working arrangements
· Professional attitude and approach
Essential Job Role Specific:
· Ability to motivate staff and volunteers
· Ability to work across boundaries with an open and positive attitude
· Ability to represent HHP externally
· Ability to engage and build positive working relationships with local business organisations
· Flexible approach in responding to changing work demands
· Ability to communicate at all levels
· Good IT skills
· Professional and approachable personality
· Resilient and able to handle difficult situations
· Coaching skills
· Mentoring skills
Desirable:
· Experience of working with volunteers/or having been a volunteer would be an advantage
· Relevant professional qualification is an advantage
· Experience in working in the third sector is an advantage
· Commercial experience or an understanding of the commercial world would helpful
About Us:
Harrogate Homeless Project provides people experiencing homelessness with a safe place to stay and the support they need to build confidence and move towards independent living.
We offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 33 days (includes 8 public holidays) based on a full-time role at 37.5 hour week, an employer pension contribution of 3%, plus a Health Plan currently provided by Simply Health.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your role
Church Mission Society is passionate about God’s mission and fired up to see more and more people become followers of Jesus. As one of two Church and Supporter Care Officers you will bring delight to our donors by successfully dealing with their enquiries as their first port of call. You will also proactively contact supporters and churches to encourage them to give and engage with CMS. Through this, your role will make a significant contribution to supporting for the work of Church Mission Society.
The organisation you’ll be joining
Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.
The organisation you’ll be joining
Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.
What you’ll need to succeed
The successful candidate will have proven experience working in a customer/supporter facing environment. Administrative skills are essential and experience in telephoning to get results in a customer care environment is highly desirable.
It is also a requirement for this post holder to be in sympathy of CMS’s values and aims.
Further details can be found in the job description and person specification.
Our commitment to you
Our core values of being pioneering, relational, faithful and evangelistic are integral to everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to continually learn and develop their skills.
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. We believe that every child or adult we come into contact with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm and abuse. Our recruitment and selection processes are in line with our Safeguarding Policy and the SCHR Misconduct Disclosure Scheme , of which CMS is a member as part of our commitment to safeguarding.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
YOUTH WORKER
OASIS HUB NORTH BRISTOL
PART-TIME 30 HOURS PER WEEK (0.75FTE) with a minimum of 2 evenings per week
24 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT
SALARY: £18,772 per annum (£25,029 for 1 FTE)
Want to enable young people to have positive lives?
Want to be part of a supportive, dynamic, fun & quality team?
Want to make the community a better place?
Want to grow in confidence and hope?
Our Youth and Community team based at our North Bristol Hub in Lawrence Weston are looking for a special, talented, and adaptable Youth Worker, to help us strengthen and sustain our range of community and targeted youth programmes across Lawrence Weston, Shirehampton, Sea Mills, Henbury and Avonmouth. You will work alongside our Lead Youth Worker to:
· design, plan, and deliver weekly open access session for young people in Lawrence Weston
· deliver high quality 1:1 service through our Bridging programme across North Bristol
· deliver innovated activities for young people in the community in line with the city-wide Youth Vision.
We are looking for individuals who have:
· Experience of working alongside other statutory and voluntary organisations.
· Able to work a minimum of two evenings per week.
· Previous experience in implementing youth programmes.
· Knowledge of safeguarding practices with young people.
While a relevant qualification in Youth & Community Work would be desirable, we are open to applicants with significant experience instead.
If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact in North Bristol communities, we invite you to be part of our journey. Apply now and help us create a brighter future together! As part of the package, Oasis offers:
· Flexible working where possible with family friendly policies.
· A non-contributory pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution.
· Training and professional development opportunities.
To apply, email your CV including a Supporting Statement. Please visit the Oasis UK charity website for further details or click "Apply" on this page for futher details. Your Supporting Statement should be no more than two A4 pages and must address the following question:
"Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualifications you have, that relate to the job description and person specification."
Completed applications should be returned by Midday Monday 13th May 2024.
Interviews will take place in North Bristol Thursday 16th May 2024
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. supports
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role: Programme Officer
Reporting to: Programmes and Partner Manager
Contract Type: Full time, permanent (part-time candidates will be considered, minimum 4 days per week)
Number of days: 5 days a week (will consider flexible working hours).
Location: Hybrid, minimum 2-days per week in London office (applicants must already be eligible to work in the UK). Laptop provided for home working.
Salary: £29,000 (plus benefits) FTE (dependent on relevant skills and experience).
Annual leave: 25 days plus public holidays, with an additional 2 days for volunteer work.
Start Date: June 2024
Closing date for applications: 24th April 2024
About this role
Embark on a transformative journey with Synchronicity Earth, where your passion meets purpose, and every day is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on our planet's future. In this pivotal role within our Programmes team, you're not just filling a position; you're embarking on a mission to drive change, innovate, and contribute to global conservation efforts. Your work will directly influence the protection and rejuvenation of Earth's most precious biodiversity.
Your Impact / Specific responsibilities will include the following:
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Manage grantee partner relationships, including building trust and openness, identifying capacity needs, administrating grants, monitoring progress and fulfilling reporting requirements.
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Provide administrative support across the Programmes Team with grant management e.g. preparing of grant paperwork, reviewing partner reports and checklists (proposals), monitoring pipelines.
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Undertake research in focal areas for the Programmes Team, such as identifying intervention points and opportunities to make a difference in conservation.
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Contribute to communication products, including donor reports and applications, to support Synchronicity Earth’s fundraising and philanthropic goals.
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Produce and contribute to board papers and discussions.
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Update and undertake due diligence.
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Managing and maintaining partner database, including data entry, preparing reports and basis analysis.
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Contribute to the development of Synchronicity Earth’s processes and systems around partnermanagementand due diligence.
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For the right candidate, there will be opportunities to increase your experience and responsibilities and potential career development as the organisation grows. We also have a number of cross-cutting Working Groups in which we welcome engagement from new staff, these currently include Reimagining Philanthropy, Youth, and EDI (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion).
About Us
At Synchronicity Earth, we are more than an organisation. We're a dynamic movement towards positive change for our planet. Based in the UK with a reach that spans the globe, we shine a light on the often overlooked yet vital parts of our natural world, from the tiniest amphibians to the most expansive ecosystems.
Our mission is clear: we bring together passion and action to provide safe havens for endangered species, help communities live in harmony with nature, and turn conservation into a worldwide effort. When you join us, you're not just taking part in our works; you're weaving your own story into a future that's brighter and sustainable for all.We are dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion, believing that the best solutions come from a team that reflects the vast diversity of the world we aim to protect. Our efforts include supporting organisations focused on key areas like Amphibians, Asian Species, Congo Basin, Biocultural Diversity, Freshwater, and Ocean conservation. Beyond these, our "More than Carbon" initiative invites businesses to invest in climate and biodiversity works, while our "Synchronicity Portfolio" aims to inspire widespread change, ensuring biodiversity conservation receives the attention it deserves. Joining Synchronicity Earth means becoming part of a team that is not only passionate about making a difference but also committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone’s contribution is valued and celebrated.
Skills and experience required
Essential
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field.
- Proficiency in English, with excellent writing skills.
- A passion for ecology, endangered species and biodiversity, social justice or community engagement.
- Strong organisational and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work independently and adapt in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrate curiosity, humility, flexibility, and responsiveness.
- A commitment to our core values, including equity and inclusivity in the conservation sector.
Desirable
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Experience (especially lived experience) in Asia, South America, Africa or the Pacific
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Some understanding of community- and rights-based approaches.
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Written and spoken Spanish and/or Portuguese.
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Experience using databases and/or project management tools e.g. Salesforce, Asana, Tableau.
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Willingness to undertake occasional travel both within the UK and overseas.
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Desire to work across a range of conservation issues and to undertake a diverse role.
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Strong research and analytical skills
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Project management skills
Development Opportunities:
This role offers the chance to grow your skills in research, project management, and communication, among other areas. You'll gain hands-on experience that can shape your career in conservation and beyond.
Our workplace values and culture
We pride ourselves on our supportive, creative, and inclusive culture. We're committed to reflecting the diversity of the natural world we protect and actively seek to make our workplace welcoming for everyone.
Application & Recruitment Process
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds for this role, particularly non-graduates, and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. Please let us know at any stage during the recruitment process if you have any accessibility requirements we can accommodate for you, and which pronouns you would like to be referred to by. If you are new to the sector, we have some helpful resources on our website to help support your application to this role and others.
Your Application Matters: Supported by Generation Success
Embarking on a new career path is a momentous step, filled with anticipation and aspirations. To ensure your journey with Synchronicity Earth starts on the best possible note, we've partnered with Generation Success, an award-winning social enterprise renowned for its commitment to fostering social mobility and empowering individuals across all background, to administer an accessible and social mobility friendly recruitment process ensuring your talent it the only thing that matters.
Closing date for applications: 24th April 2024
Join Our Mission:
Are you ready to make a lasting impact? Bring your passion and skills to Synchronicity Earth and help us build a future where nature and humanity thrive together.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of UK Programmes Grants and Programmes Contract: Fixed term to 31st May 2025 (maternity cover)
Hours: 35 hours per week - open to part time/ flexible work discussions.
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum Location: Anchored to London office, Southwark, 1-2 days a week. Flexibility to work from other Carers Trust’s offices around the UK when needed.
Head of UK Programmes is the senior lead on UK-wide grants and programmes, working closely with nation teams and fundraising to shape and deliver a sector leading portfolio of programmes that is evidence informed, and evidence generating, catalysing positive change for carer organisations and unpaid carers. This role requires an established social sector leader who is adept at demonstrating internal and external leadership,
You will be detail oriented and logical to provide robust programme quality and assurance expertise, yet equally comfortable to lead the organisation externally too. You will be passionate about positioning Carers Trust’s programmatic offer as relevant and additive, drawing on emerging and best practice from across our network of 126 carer organisations.
As a seasoned programmes professional your leadership accountability for UK Programmes spans from development through to implementation and you will work closely across the nations to steward and role model a joined up approach across Carers Trust’s programme cycle, leading to meaningful and coherent programming.
The role holder will instill a learning and continuous improvement culture across the programmes and impact community, to ensure that programmatic learning is used to inform our network offer, evolving research agenda and influencing activities. The post holder will lead a UK programmes team, and be able to work thematically on programmes for carers of all ages and will be comfortable with a matrix management approach to nation-specific programmes teams. The UK programmes team will vary in size according to the volume and complexity of Carers Trust’s programmes portfolio
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Housekeeping Assistant to join our Housekeeping Team. This role will require the successful candidate to provide a high standard of housekeeping ensuring excellent levels of cleanliness are consistent throughout the site and that infection control procedures are met across site.
Staff benefits include free shuttle bus, and more… Read more below
Role Requirements
As part of the site services team the role holder will be expected to liaise with managers and staff across the Trust. The role holder is expected to work closely with the other members of the facilities team and assist in covering in the laundry, in the deep clean team or other works as and when required.
You will be a natural and enthusiastic housekeeper working not only as part of a team but also individually. You will be health and safety aware, take ownership of your own work, and be understanding of the children’s needs here at The Children’s Trust. Good organisational skills, flexibility and being friendly and caring in nature are a must for this role. Please note that the role requires a significant degree of manual handling and working with houses services and laundry equipment.
With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.
Strictly no agencies, please.
As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, adoption pay, time off for fertility treatment, enhanced paternity leave, paid carers leave, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms, time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include: free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offender’s
We comply with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) code of practice and have a written policy on the recruitment of applicants with criminal records, both of which are available on request.
NHS Covid Pass
The Children’s Trust has a duty of care to minimise the risk of all infectious diseases to the vulnerable and extremely vulnerable children and young people in our care, as well as our employees and volunteers. As a result, we require staff to provide a valid NHS Covid Pass (or proof of Covid vaccinations or medical exemption) for all roles at Tadworth Court and in the Brain Injury Community Service. We also expect staff to have taken or be willing to take relevant immunisations required by the role to protect them against infectious diseases, (unless you are medically exempt).
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a refuge worker within a refuge service, supporting women and their children fleeing domestic abuse. Your responsibilities will include supporting and advocating for women and children, taking part in the on-call rota, managing day to day running of the refuge; health & safety, safeguarding and supporting the service and deputy manager.
Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota. An enhanced DBS will also be required for the successful applicant.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Finance and Grants Assistant, Global’s Make Some Noise
We are Global’s Make Some Noise
Global’s official charity, Global’s Make Some Noise, funds crucial grassroots projects across the UK with funding and development support, with the aim to make sure that nobody is left facing life’s toughest challenges alone. We raise funds and awareness of the biggest issues affecting society, harnessing the power and reach of over 26.6 million weekly listeners across Global’s radio brands including Capital, Heart, Classic FM, Smooth, LBC, Radio X, Capital XTRA and Gold. To date, we've raised over £35m for over 440 UK charities and supported over 200,000 lives in communities right across the UK.
Join us during this crucial phase of the charity's expansion as we enter a thrilling new chapter. Take a central role in managing and streamlining the finance and grants function as an integral team member. This period marks a pivotal moment with a fresh strategy, increased ownership, and broader impact throughout the organisation. The role is dynamic, with shifting priorities and focuses throughout the year, which are outlined below.
Reporting of the role
This role reports to Head of Finance and Governance with a dotted line to the Grant and Programme Manager (this is a job share).
Overview of job
We are hiring a Finance and Grants Assistant to support financial and grants operations processes. Responsibilities include participating in the operational and administrative activities of the finance function, leading to the accurate recording of financial information for accounting purposes, as well as managing financial records, and supporting our grant-making processes.
3 best things about the job
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Opportunity to work across the Finance and Grants functions of a unique organisation that funds and empowers small charities.
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Unique position, embedded within a cutting edge, fast-paced media and entertainment business which has a voice across the UK.
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You’ll get to make a real and positive difference, working with amazing causes and great people from a wide variety of charities all over the UK.
Measures of success
In the first few months, you would have:
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Successfully complete daily and weekly finance and grants tasks, successfully managing the finance and grants email inboxes and be confident answering questions and resolving queries.
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Built relationships with the Global’s Make Some Noise team and other stakeholders.
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Developed your knowledge of our supported charities and funding portfolio, getting to know plenty of our projects and working with them to produce case studies, stories and fulfilling other storytelling opportunities.
Responsibilities of the role
Finance – approx. 40%
Day-to-day financial management of the charity and its Trading subsidiary including, but not limited to:
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Process all day-to-day transactions on the finance system, Xero, including income received from fundraising platforms, ensuring a full audit trail of data processing.
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Complete daily bank reconciliations for all entities, including recording and banking cheques and processing petty cash.
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Raise sales invoices as requested, following procedures to set up in customer systems, and follow up with customers to ensure timely payment.
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Process purchase invoices and expense claims, ensuring appropriate authorisation, in line with delegated authorisations.
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Set up weekly payment runs for approval by the Head of Finance.
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Monitor all financial processes, ensuring finance policies are complied with and deadlines are met, including electronic and physical filing of finance and legal documents.
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Complete month end tasks, enabling to the Head of Finance to close the month, including selected balance sheet reconciliations.
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Keep Gift Aid records up-to-date and assist the Head of Finance with the preparation of Gift Aid claims.
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Assist with the year-end audit, ensuring all relevant paperwork is tidily filed.
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Collaborating with the fundraising team, exploring fundraising and donation collection mechanics, identify new developments in the sector and helping to embed any system changes.
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Train and support the charity team on the charity’s finance processes.
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Provide cover for the Governance & Team Co-ordinator in periods of absence.
Grants – approx. 60%
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Support the Grants Team to process charity applications for funding, including communicating with interested parties, summarising applications, compiling relevant information, conducting research as required and helping to organise related meetings and Grants Panels.
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Preparing and processing funding agreements, reporting forms and other associated paperwork for grants.
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Working with charities to collect and develop storytelling information such as quotes, pictures and case studies, and support sourcing participants and contributors for radio interviews and other editorial pieces as needed.
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Supporting the team in the organisation, planning and delivery of our skills training programme for charities.
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Writing copy for our website and newsletters, and ownership of our communication planner for our charities.
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Managing the Grants Team inbox and being the first point of call for queries.
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Leading on the management of data and uploading of information on our database (Salesforce), complying with GDPR requirements.
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General administrative tasks across the both the Grants and wider charities team, undertaking adhoc projects and supporting initiatives and events as requested.
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Assisting the Grants Managers in all administrative aspects of support.
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Provide cover for the Governance & Team Co-ordinator in periods of absence.
What you will need
The ideal candidate will be proactive, efficient and capable of the following:
Essential Experience
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Strong A-Level results (or equivalent) and/ or relevant degree / or relevant experience
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Would suit someone working towards finance qualification such as AAT
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A passion for working with charities
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Great interpersonal and relationship-building skills
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy in your work
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Good time management and ability to work with tight deadlines
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Ability to deal with personal and sensitive information in a confidential manner
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Excellent organisation skills with adaptability and ability to use your initiative
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Experience in administration or other relevant work
Desired
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Previous charity finance experience
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Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, in particular pivot tables in Excel
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Grant-making experience
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Curiosity about and understanding of the commercial radio sector
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A passion to work in charity and transform lives
On top of that, you’ll be someone who
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Thrives in a fast-paced role - has a keen eye for detail - and is able to adapt their communications across a number of partners.
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You'll need to be passionate about supporting charities, and solutions driven to support our desire to increase our income, reach and impact for UK Communities.
What you can expect from us
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Respect for the individuality, uniqueness, and value of each person with whom we work.
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Personalised onboarding plan and support, IT, and other necessary work equipment, ensuring seamless integration into the MSN team.
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Enjoy the camaraderie of a team that is both enjoyable and goal-orientated, fostering a workplace with driven colleagues who are committed to a supportive work environment.
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The perks of a generous benefits package and commitment to your overall wellbeing and job satisfaction.
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A team committed to your personal and professional development, ensuring your growth and success in the MSN team.
Everyone is welcome at Global
Just like our media and entertainment platforms are for everyone, so are our workplaces. We know that we can’t possibly serve our diverse audiences without first nurturing and celebrating it in our people and that’s why we work hard to create an inclusive culture for everyone. We believe that diversity will set us apart, so no matter what you look like, where you come from or what your favourite radio station is, we want to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.