The Trust is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic leader and Manager who is committed to the development of the Wiltshire & Swindon Biological Records Centre (WSBRC). The post holder will be someone who is able to use their ecological knowledge and their understanding of the major issues facing the natural environment to interpret and engage with key policies and strategies and work with diverse stakeholder groups to support nature’s recovery.

We are looking for a candidate who is organised and motivated, with an entrepreneurial outlook. They will be an excellent networker, able to build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders.

The role will oversee all aspects of WSBRC’s work programme and budgets, setting the strategic direction and developing products and services. They will have line management responsibility for a team of staff and office volunteers. 

For the past 35 years the WSBRC has catalogued and stored biodiversity information.  The WSBRC promotes and supports biological recording and monitoring and is part of a national network of Local Environmental Records Centres.  It gathers, manages, interprets and disseminates a wide range of biological and geological information and produces Wiltshire’s State of the Environment Report. It also works with a range of partners to deliver recording, monitoring and citizen science projects within Wiltshire.

Leading the development, planning, launch and management of the Stockport and District Mind EAP (Employee Assistance Program) service. A key component of the role is Sales and Marketing – identifying, contacting and signing-up organisations to the new service. 

There start date for this role is 1st November 2020 and it is a 6 month contract, with scope to extend to 12 months and then a potential longer term contract.

Key Duties:

• Define and refine the EAP proposition

• Develop Service Level Agreements (SLAs), both for our customers and any suppliers

• Develop marketing communications material (e.g. website, social media)

• Develop a list of sales prospects, starting with organisations where Stockport and District Mind already has a relationship

• Instigate conversations, aiming for a meeting with the HR Manager or CEO of the prospective client organisation

• Organise sales meetings, bringing in support as appropriate

• Identify any obstacles to the potential sale and work to remove them

• ‘Close the sale’ by signing up organisations to the EAP service

• Client/account management - maintaining a relationship, monitoring and acting on client feedback

• Maintain accurate and appropriate records and data for the services provided, including client organisation and employee data

• Ensure all mandatory training required

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 7th October 2020. 

Contracts Manager
Herefordshire
3-6 Months

Eden brown is working in partnership with a local government organisation to recruit for a Contracts Manager based in Herefordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Contracts Manager to embark onto the organisation and join a successful team and be responsible for delivering short term improvement and laying the foundations for longer term improvements.

Key responsibilities:
* To ensure the delivery of the best value for money and community impact of the services the contract providers.
* To work with the Commissioning Manager and relevant staff to drive improvement.
* To build technical knowledge in the organisation to increase the ability to act as an intelligent client - and ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities regarding contract.
* To ensure suitable and effective risk management.

Candidate requirements:
* Must be confident taking a 'hands on' approach, whilst also being politically aware
* Must have significant experience of successfully operating in a similar role

If you feel that you meet the above criteria, please apply now.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Fixed term contract until June 2025

One of the UK’s most inspiring and best known faith-based organisations, The Salvation Army, is looking for a well-organised Contracts Administrator to provide vital office-based support role on an exciting new contract.

Key Responsibilities: 

The Salvation Army has been appointed to the Government’s new Modern Slavery Victim Care Contract to manage the support of adult victims of modern slavery in England and Wales. Through this new and extended contract, which runs for an initial five-year period, we and our specialist partners can build on expertise developed from helping more than 10,000 adult victims of modern slavery and human trafficking since July 2011.

The role of a Contract Administrator involves supplying generic and specific administrative support to the Contract Administration team. Your exact duties will be determined by the business areas that come under the remit of the Team, however primarily you’ll ensure that the right technical processes are in place to keep things running smoothly and efficiently throughout the contract’s duration. As well as implementing and improving technology solutions, processes and schedules that keep the administrative work flow moving, you’ll also be the initial point of contact for al Contract Management Team enquiries, signposting each to the relevant teams or area leads.

You will need:

• Experience in database administration plus general customer service, where you fielded and signposted enquiries within a multi-disciplined team all working towards one goal

• Outstanding communication and time management skills and a proven ability to multi-task and prioritise within a fast-paced and ever-changing environment

• Experience in validating and inputting large volumes of numerical data and producing data reports, as well as presenting written information in a coherent and engaging manner 

• Proficiency using MS Office suite software to an intermediate standard

• Experience of administering meetings and taking minutes

• A can-do attitude, eye for detail and accuracy and a desire to complete any training or learning that’s needed for the role

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays; a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan and an employee assistance programme. 

We positively welcome candidates with lived experience and if you can demonstrate that you meet the minimum essential criteria you will be invited to an interview. 

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS Check will be required.

Closing date: 28th September 2020. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier should we feel we have received sufficient applications.

CVs will not be accepted.

Promoting equality in the workplace

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services for victims of all forms of gender-based violence (domestic, sexual, so called ‘honour’ violence, modern slavery and human trafficking, prostitution, forced marriage, stalking and FGM). Every day we support over 6,500 women and children in our national network of services.  These include Independent Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Advocacy services (IDVAs/ISVAs and IGVAs), community outreach, specialist refuge accommodation, sanctuary services, culturally-specific services and the Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. We advise Government and lobby hard to keep violence against women and girls high on the public agenda. We run award-winning prevention and public education campaigns, manage a busy press office and website, and we are an accredited training provider. We give a voice to the voiceless.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Refuge for an experienced Bid Development Officer to support future growth and development in the violence against women and girls (VAWG) sector. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual, with a flair for producing compelling and persuasive written responses for PQQ and ITT responses and grant applications. Involvement in developing win strategies to ensure success will be a key requirement for this role as will supporting the ongoing review of organisational competitiveness and identifying areas for improvement.

The post holder will work as part of a small but dynamic bid team and the key responsibilities willinclude Horizon Scanning, ensuring potential new business opportunities are identified and evaluated, Developing and writing high quality tenders and grant proposals and Supporting the ongoing review of organisational competitiveness.

Experience of working with colleagues across departments to develop service proposals and a successful track record in generating income through writing competitive bids is essential.  A strong understanding of the commissioning environment in government and local authorities is necessary for this post. An ability to work under pressure and to challenging deadlines is a prerequisite. 

Refuge is a national organisation therefore flexibility to travel is a requirement.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to enhance their career in business development in a specialist setting.

Competitive salary offering annual progression within points of the salary grade, 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days, pension scheme with People’s pension that includes a 6% Employer contribution, comprehensive EAP.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. We offer the first Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) accredited qualification for our profession. 

Please visit Refuge’s website for further details and other opportunities.

Closing Date: 04 October 2020

Interview Date: 09 and 12 October 2020

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract unti 31st March 2021

A Basic Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however 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.

No agencies please - as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down

The key role of the Contract Cleaning Manager is to expand the business whilst also overseeing the smooth running of the current various customer contracts and sites. The post-holder will be responsible for the ongoing management of cleaning staff, the recruitment and training of new staff as well as undertaking regular quality audits. 

The role is mainly office- based, but will also involve visiting sites, customers, cleaners as well as some cold calling. The Contract Cleaning Manager will be responsible for ensuring the highest cleaning standards are achieved and that high levels of customer satisfaction are maintained.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Specific tasks will include but will not be limited to:

• Contract retention
• Cold calling or following up on leads for potential new business
• Managing the resourcing of cleaning contracts including recruitment and mobilisation of new staff and contracts
• Managing and co-ordinating all cleaning services ensuring a high quality is consistently achieved
• Maintaining an excellent relationship with staff and customers
• Day to day strategic planning of the cleaning contracts
• Producing reports as required by the Senior Social Enterprise Manager
• Ensuring the overall cost effective and efficient delivery of the cleaning contracts
• Any other duties deemed necessary by the Line Manager

Personal Specification

Values

• Commitment, understanding and living of Jericho’s five values: Respect, Equality, Love, Integrity and Excellence

Skills and Experience

• Proven ability in developing and embedding new business opportunities
• Proven ability in quoting and winning new contracts
• Knowledge and experience in the cleaning industry
• Knowledge and understanding of social enterprises and the third sector
• Experience of managing a diverse staff team which will include people with barriers to economic participation and social inclusion
• Excellent communication skills
• Valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle which must be insured for business use

Additional Consideration Will Be Given For The Following

• An appreciation of the Christian ethos of the organisation
• Experience of working in a multi-ethnic, multi- faith setting

To Apply

Please email your CV and covering letter. The covering letter must include:

• Where you heard about the job vacancy
• Why you want to be considered for the role
• How you meet the criteria outlined in the personal specification

Food Business Manager – Asia

We are looking for a proven relationship / account manager who will work to integrate higher farm animal welfare standards into the supply chains of leading global food businesses with supply coming from Thailand and of Thai national brands. The right candidate will be responsible for developing existing partnerships and establishing new ones with leading Thai food companies and producers, using existing key Compassion initiatives including the Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards, the Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare and our work on cage-free systems for laying hens and Better Chicken Commitments for broilers..

Food Business Manager Requirements:

Passionate about humane, sustainable food, you will also have experience of project management and be an excellent communicator. A strong understanding of the commercial sector is essential, and a track record of working with or for food businesses, particularly with a focus on Sustainability or Corporate Responsibility issues, is highly desirable. Knowledge of the technicalities of measuring and managing animal welfare is an advantage, but not essential.

This is a vital role within Compassion, helping to ensure farm animal welfare is adopted as part of a sustainable supply chain and incorporated in the corporate policies of the world’s leading food businesses. The role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact for farm animal welfare within a dynamic team and influential organisation.

About CiWFI - Compassion in World Farming International:

Compassion in World Farming International is the leading international farm animal welfare organisation. Factory farming affects billions of animals – and every human on the planet. There are humane alternatives to this global crisis. Will you help us tell this story?

In an age where the debate about food provenance, sustainability and safety has never been more urgent, the challenge for Compassion in World Farming is to combat the spread of factory farming and ensure that animal welfare becomes a fundamental consideration within the global food system.

Due to the current Covid-19 situation, interviews may take place via video link and the successful candidate may be required to be home based initially before moving to be based primarily at the Compassion in World Farming international headquarters in Godalming, Surrey. Whilst there is some flexibility for home working the role will be mainly office based.

Location: Godalming, Surrey GU7 1EZ and will require significant travel to Thailand, with potentially additional travel to other countries in Asia Pacific

Job type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract for 21 Months

Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 (dependent upon experience)

Closing Date: 8th November 2020

No Agencies please.

You may have experience of the following: Food Business Manager, Account Manager and Partnership Manager, Charity, NFP etc.

Ref: 94419

Looking to expand your experience and knowledge in health and social care? Come and join Hestia in this brand-new and exciting role as part of an incredibly passionate team.

We are Hestia, a vibrant charity that has been supporting and empowering vulnerable adults and children since 1970. This year will mark our 50th anniversary so it is an exciting time to join us!

The Performance and Development Directorate drives the quality assurance of current delivery and seeks to achieve continuous improvement and innovation to optimise outcomes for our services users.

As Business Development Manager - Health & Property and senior member of the Business Development Team, you will help us explore opportunities for growth, develop existing services, and strategically build and manage relationships with new and existing partners. With experience in building relationships to secure new income routes, this role will specifically focus on engaging our national health service colleagues and housing partners.

Not only will you have the option to work from home on certain days, you will also have the option to develop innovative new service ideas and build community relationships as well as attend community events.

Hestia offer a culture of learning and development, with access to an extensive range of learning and development opportunities as well as genuine career progression.

In everything we do, we seek to be: respectful, genuine, dedicated, collaborative and courageous and if these values resonate with you, please apply.

We welcome applications from candidates with lived experience.

Hestia is proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Strictly no agencies

Person specification:

• Experience of driving strong income growth via different channels including at least one of the following: local authorities, NHS Trusts, CCGs, GP Federations, regional and national health bodies and/or grant giving institutions (essential)
• Experience working with, or within housing associations or the housing sector (desirable)
• Natural ability to create and nurture new, high-value strategic partnerships
• Knowledge and understanding of health commissioning
• A track record of developing new business from inception to delivery using a collaborative approach
• Strong written and presentation skills
• Strong influencing and communication skills (both written and spoken), comfortable operating in a range of environments and across levels of seniority
• Basic research and analysis experience
• Experience of developing and/or managing services for people affected by a crisis
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to address them appropriately.

In return we offer a competitive salary, a supportive working environment and a host of benefits including pension, employee discounts, 25 days holiday per annum (for full-time positions) plus the option to buy an additional 3 weeks, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan.

Hours: 39 hours per week(all Managers may need to undertake on call duties during out of hours, for which they will be remunerated in addition to their salary).

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, Flexi-time (core hours 10.00-16.00)

About Hestia

Hestia supports adults and children in crisis across London and the surrounding regions. We campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect them. This includes victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people. From giving someone a home, to helping them to get the right mental health support, we support people at the moment of crisis and enable them to build a life beyond crisis. We are supported by more than 460 volunteers who provide specialist skills such as art therapy yoga, IT, gardening, cooking as well as befriending and fundraising.

We are proud to be the home of UK SAYS NO MORE, bringing together a diverse coalition of individuals, charities, businesses and public-sector organisations to campaign for an end to the domestic abuse and sexual violence.

In everything we do, we seek to be: respectful, genuine, dedicated, collaborative and courageous.

A highly motivated, resourceful and resilient project manager is urgently required to assist several Surrey charities who want to come together to formally establish a close working partnership.  The charities have collectively secured a £4m+ health and wellbeing public contract in collaboration with the NHS.  A wide-ranging programme of health and wellbeing services for children, young persons and their families is due to commence from April 2021.  The timescales are daunting, the scope of work is broad and the challenge is immense.  If this unique opportunity excites then we want to hear from you without delay.

Inspire is a Hackney-based charity supporting young people to create a positive future for themselves. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to support our business development activities to help ensure the growth of our work.

We connect young people with the world of work, challenging stereotypes and celebrating local talent. We also run our own onsite alternative provision school, Inspired Directions, educating 15 local young people aged 14-16 who have been excluded from mainstream education.

This role is an opportunity to learn the ropes - we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic to develop their career towards charity income generation. You will be supported to develop relationships with a range of stakeholders including businesses, schools and trusts and foundations.

Working closely with the Chief Executive, you will also be responsible for compiling data for reporting, and will be involved in target-setting and reporting on progress against those targets.

Inspire's team is talented and diverse, and you will have the opportunity to work with a range of colleagues across the organisation. Someone who thrives in a busy environment, you will be a strong communicator with a talent for spotting opportunities.

Please note our team is currently working from home due to COVID-19, but this will ordinarily be an office-based role.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth

Financial Controller (12 month contract)

£45-50,000 per annum depending on experience plus contributory pension

Full time 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Reporting to the Director of Finance and IT

About us

An exciting opportunity has been created for an experienced Financial Controller to join a newly redesigned Finance team. Our focus is to transform the systems and processes currently in use and expand the service offering across the Diocese. The Diocese of Portsmouth comprises 90 parishes across Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire (except Slough), South Oxfordshire, the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands. Formed 19th May 1882 by the division of the Diocese of Southwark, the Diocese of Portsmouth has a presence in every community and can offer ministry and mission to all who come to us, working towards the Bishop’s vision of Bringing people closer to Jesus Christ through his church. 

About You

We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller, with a proven track record of successfully managing and delivering change within finance teams.

You will be an ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified accountant.

It will be advantageous if you have experience in working with charities and particularly faith-based charities.

You will have an understanding and sympathy with the mission and values of the Catholic Church.

Main duties of the role

The Financial Controller will be responsible for ensuring the Diocese of Portsmouth’s financial systems, processes, and policies and meet the needs of all those who rely on the services and outputs of the Financial Accounts Team. This responsibility will include line management of the Financial Accounts team, to ensure they provide a consistent high-quality service.

The post holder will be expected to deliver radical change. This will involve centralising Curial finance systems and changing processes, expanding services and developing the team so that the department better supports colleagues both in the Curia and in the Parishes.

You will be expected to work closely with the Management Accountant to develop the capabilities of the whole finance department to make finance a key enabler within the Diocese.

If you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:

Mark Van Wijk – Director of Finance and IT

Please apply by sending in the following:

Covering letter:  Please tell us how your motivation, values, skills, experience, and personal qualities demonstrate your suitability for the role (around 500 words).  Please make it clear why you are excited about this role, and why you specifically want to work for the Diocese of Portsmouth.

Current CV and the details of two referees: This should include full education and employment history (including dates, with no gaps left unexplained). Please include your current or most recent employer as one of your referees.

Closing date for applications: 29th September 2020 at 1300 hrs

Interviews: week commencing 5th October 2020

Notes to candidates

1. Interviews: all shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview.

2. Unsuccessful applications: if you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of your application, we regret that you will not have been offered an interview on this occasion.

3. General: this post will be subject to review under the relevant Diocesan Terms and Conditions of Service.

4. New employees to the Diocese will be subject to a probationary period of six months.

Financial Controller

Main accountabilities

1. Responsible for the services being delivered by the Financial Accounts Team.
2. Develop and maintain efficient systems that safeguard assets, ensure regulatory, contractual and other requirements are met, and that capture financial information to facilitate reporting and financial business partnering
3. Areas of responsibility include purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit card provision, payroll, banking, NL maintenance, Gift Aid, VAT, processing of DDs and electronic donations, Legacy Administration, the accounts mailbox, intercompany balances, intercompany payments, and the monitoring of grants, and restricted and designated funds,
4. Line manage the Financial Accounting Team, including Senior Accounts Assistant (35hrs), AAT Apprentice (35hrs), Accounts Payable Officer (7hrs) and Payroll Officer (17.5hrs)
5. Change is required within the Financial Accounting Team, this role will be responsible for finding efficiencies and improvements through bringing about effective change.

Financial Systems - Change

• Find improvements by centralising the processing of Curial financial transactions and financial data, bringing them under the control of the Financial Accounts team
• Design centralised accounting systems and processes that safeguard assets, ensure regulatory, contractual and other requirements are met, and that capture financial information to facilitate improved reporting and financial business partnering
• Communicate changes with colleagues across the diocese and roll out new systems
• Work with the Finance Business Partner to review the current accounting package and consider redesign or replacement as part of the changes to be introduced
• Continue current systems and services whilst new systems are developed
• Support staff members that have moved into the finance team
• Plan and allocate roles within the new system between the financial controller, Senior Accounts Technician, AAT Apprentice, Accounts Payable Officer and payroll officer. Ensure there in shared understanding of systems so that there cannot be a single point of failure.

Parish Support

• Parish support should be a key focus of the Financial Accounts Team.
• The financial controller will oversee the services, finance packages, prescribed procedures, guidance and support provided to the parishes by the Curia. The support should enable parishes to operate efficient systems to effectively safeguard assets, meet regulatory and other requirements, and capture financial information to facilitate understanding of finances and risks
• Develop training to support Parish treasures (in collaboration with the Financial Business Partner)

Reporting

• Work with the Financial Business Partner to redesign the nominal ledger to support improved reporting and provide more efficient processing and accounts production.
• Reporting needs to be developed to capture a complete a picture of diocese finances and should report on funds, grant making trusts, cash flow, investments, subsidiaries Projects
• Agree month end timetable of deliverables to enable the production of timely management accounts
• Feed back to the business partner any matters that could be useful in BP relationships.

On going support

• The Financial Accounting Department should provide expertise to support the diocese
• In particular be the reference point for Gift Aid, VAT, financial transaction management and requirements and Payroll
• This expertise should be made available to support colleagues across the diocese

Ad hoc duties and projects

• Carry out ad hoc duties as requested by your line manager

Values

• To maintain the ethos and values of the Catholic Church and positively promote the work and activities of the Catholic Church.
• To undertake any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post.

Person Specification – Financial Controller

Supporting Evidence

In the supporting evidence of your application form, you must demonstrate your experiences by giving specific examples for the criteria within the person specification.

A –   Application Form

I –   Interview

T   –   Test

C - Certificate

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Qualified with ACA/CIMA/ACCA - Essential A/C

Knowledge of Payroll and auto enrolment pension regulations - Essential  A/C

Knowledge of VAT and Gift aid - Desirable  A/C

First class organisational skills including the ability to prioritise work, balance conflicting priorities, monitor progress and exercise judgement about chasing progress as necessary - EssentialA/I

Advanced proficiency in use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Powerpoint - Essential A/I

Knowledge of the values and teaching of the Roman Catholic Church - Desirable A/I

Understanding of Data Protection legislation - Essential A/I

Communication Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to deal with people at every level - Essential A/I

Ability to work effectively as part of a team - Essential A/I

Problem solving skills - Essential A/I

Equality and Diversity

Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships - Essential A/I

Autonomy

Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines - Essential A/I

Other

An ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality and trust - Essential A/I

Good time keeping - Essential A/I

Positive and flexible approach to work - Essential A/I

 

Development & Training Officer(two vacancies)  Field based roles

• Each Development and Training Officer will be the key contacts for approx. 23 YFC county federations
• Home based with travel throughout England & Wales
• Full time (37 ½ hrs per week)  Fixed term of 18 months

The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (England & Wales) [NFYFC] is one of the largest rural youth organisations in the UK.  The organisation provides opportunities for personal development of its members through training programmes, competitions, skills certificates and overseas travel.  This is a democratic membership organisation of approximately 20,000 members in 600 Young Farmers’ Clubs in England & Wales which are grouped in 46 County Federations.

The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs supports the Clubs and County Federations achieve the charity objectives through a range of programmes and training underpinned by youth work principles.  Programmes of work are designed to offer opportunities for participation, learning, fun and personal development to YFC members aged 10 to 26 years and to those supporting them in their roles across England and Wales.

The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) is seeking individuals to play a lead role in supporting and developing YFC county federations.  We have an exciting opportunity for 2x Development and Training Officers with a focus on skills/training, charity governance (including safeguarding) and to undertake policy development on the basis of internal and/or external needs (for example inclusion, e-safety, volunteers policies etc).

The Development and Training Officers are new roles considered essential to communicate and deliver our front-line guidance and support to the YFC workforce, comprising of volunteers and salaried officers of the YFC county federations in England and Wales.

These are dynamic roles giving Development and Training Officers insight into the operational processes of a national organisation working for and with young people.  The Development and Training Officers will collaborate with the YFC county federation workforce and NFYFC HQ staff team on various topics and programmes, especially charity governance (including safeguarding) and identifying training and skills needs followed by the designing of training tools to meet those needs.

Candidates must be adaptable and enjoy responding to the challenges of a busy working environment.  The roles require self-motivation and the commitment to see a project through to completion.  Applicants must be charismatic, dedicated team players who can contribute positively and enthusiastically with a ‘can do’ attitude.

Contracted hours are balanced, there will be some periods that are busier than others, and post holders will average a 37½ hour working week.  Travel throughout England and Wales is a requirement of the roles (company vehicle will be provided) and attendance at national meetings that NFYFC hosts (often in Warwickshire) as well as team meetings at the NFYFC offices, Warwickshire will be required.  Working hours will include evenings and weekends, with some overnight stays essential.

Experience of working with or for a membership organisation will be an advantage.

Posts will be on a fixed term contract of 18 months.

The NFYFC is seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.  As a youth organisation the NFYFC is committed to the safeguarding of young people and adults at risk.  All posts are subject to Safe Recruiting Procedures, and these posts will require a DBS check at enhanced level.

Community Engagement Manager

£34,000 per annum

Full time, home-based, office based in Ladbroke Grove, W10

Health and social care are never far from the news and have an impact on all of us. Joining Healthwatch Central West London will give you the opportunity to work as part of a skilled and knowledgeable team working to make the voices of patients and service users heard.

Healthwatch uses evidence from local communities to shape or challenge how the provision of health and social care is planned and delivered across the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, the City of Westminster and Hammersmith and Fulham borough. It is a busy time in these boroughs, but there are opportunities to make a difference.

About us

• Healthwatch Central West London is an independent charity and membership organisation working to ensure local people’s voices count when it comes to shaping and improving local health and care services.
• We work with and support people and organisations in the London boroughs of Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster.
• We also provide information to help people access and make choices about their health and wellbeing services.
• Our work is coordinated by three borough-based groups with support from a small staff team who are passionate and dedicated to their work.
• We are funded by the three local authorities in the three boroughs with a seat at the table of the local Overview and Scrutiny Committees and Health and Wellbeing Boards.

We are looking to recruit a Community Engagement Manager who will have the exciting opportunity to identify and develop new opportunities, help with delivering current projects and generally be involved in the day-to-day management of the contracts.

You will be line managing people from the team who are delivering projects. You do not necessarily need to have a management experience but be enthusiastic to learn. We are happy to send you on a training and support you.

We are looking for strategic thinkers who are comfortable taking the role of ‘critical friend’ and developing positive solutions, enjoy public engagement, and have a positive and can-do attitude. The ideal candidates will have experience in the health and social care sector.

We are looking to appoint as soon as possible.

We offer generous annual leave, flexible working hours and other benefits such as 5% pension scheme.

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, and to ensure the health and wellbeing of everyone who works for Healthwatch CWL and their families we have put in place a new working arrangement – remote working from home - to reflect what is a rapidly changing situation.

To apply for this role, please submit a CV and a covering letter addressing how you meet the person specification.

Applications without covering letter will not be considered. Previous candidates need not apply.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

The deadline for applications is end of 8th October 2020.

Please note that this role may requires a DBS check.

Healthwatch CWL is a member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

About Internews

Internews is an international non-profit organisation whose mission is to empower local information providers worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect and the means to make their voices heard.

Internews provides communities the resources to produce local news and information with integrity and independence. With global expertise and reach, Internews trains both media professionals and citizen journalists, supports business development strategies for the sector and helps establish policies needed for open access to information. Internews programmes create platforms for dialogue and enable informed debate, which bring about social and economic progress.

Internews’ commitment to research and evaluation creates effective and sustainable programs, even in the most challenging environments. Internews operates internationally, with administrative centres in Arcata, California; Washington DC; and London, UK; as well as regional hubs in Bangkok and Nairobi.

Formed in 1982, Internews has worked in more than 90 countries, and currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.

Our commitment to a culture of belonging

Internews is passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams, and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, the self-taught, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations, and socio-economic backgrounds. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, abilities, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and actively welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences.

About the role

A very exciting opportunity has arisen to manage our institutional fundraising pipeline in Europe donors as our Senior Business Development Manager - Europe.

We are looking for a dynamic and international fundraising specialist with a detailed eye for process and ability to work across teams to manage our business development pipeline from European donors and support the organization in raising upwards 18,000,000 GBP annually through overseeing the submission of over 30+ proposal submissions per year on behalf of the organization. The Senior Business Development Manager plays a key role in delivering Internews’ new 5-year strategic plan, which envisions continued growth in the European market.

The Senior Business Development Manager is part of the global Internews’ Business Development team, reporting to the Vice President – Global Development, and working closely with regional and thematic teams worldwide to identify new funding opportunities from institutional donors such as the European Commission. The Senior Business Development Manager will directly supervise a Development Officer based in London and be responsible for managing the full proposal development and submission process for all funding opportunities originating in Europe.

This includes supporting the Senior Management Team of Internews Europe to identify funding opportunities from a diverse base of European donors, including the European Commission, DFID, SIDA, Norway and others. The Senior Business Development Manager continually works with programme staff around the world to jointly identify new fundraising opportunities, manage proposal development processes and to originate new strategic programme concepts for future fundraising.

Roles and Responsibilities Business Development (100%)

• Overall responsibility for managing the programme fundraising pipeline in Europe. This includes:

• Identification of new opportunities (working in close consultation with program management teams, and the Senior Director of Outreach for IEU)
• Host “go-no go” and kick off meetings for proposals and concept notes
• Manage proposal development process for IEU, working closely with regional program teams, Monitoring and Evaluation, thematic technical experts to develop and submit high quality project technical proposals and concept notes; and liaising with Grants, Contracts & Compliance and other teams to ensure accurate budget development

• Work with the Internews Europe Senior Management Team to develop new business opportunities with bilateral and multilateral European donors. This may include the development of communication materials, concept notes, proposals, and representation of Internews in person, as required.
• Review and analyse key donor solicitations and help determine potential strategy for application, in consultation with Internews program staff.
• Position Internews as a possible sub-grantee in proposal applications; member of relevant consortia. Develop standing MoUs as appropriate with key partners. Working in close consultation with Program and Technical leads, serve as the primary point of contact for European primes, working in close collaboration with designated proposal managers. Establish warm relationships with key primes whenever possible.
• Supervise the management of proposal writing consultants; support, as required, for programme staff with delegated responsibility to write and/or manage proposals as required.
• Ensure consistent and smooth handover of new grants to contracting and programme teams.
• Through supervision of his/or her team (currently one staff member, with possibility of expansion pending future pipeline), maintain an up to date Salesforce database of information on Internews’ opportunities with European donors, as well as interactions with promising targeted donors to prepare technical and programmatic leads who are due to meet with funders.
• As required, participate in field studies and business development assessments to assist in the design of new programming as appropriate and in close collaboration with program support departments.
• Directly supervise European business development unit staff, including supporting them in timely monitoring of calls for proposals from all European bilateral and multilateral donors.
• Serve as the main representative for Internews on centrally funded and/or global mechanisms that Internews participates in. Develop relationships to advance Internews’ inclusion on other promising centrally-funded and/or global mechanisms with European public sector donors as required and in line with regional and/or technical strategic plans.

Person Specification

Essential

• At least 7+ years’ experience in international development, media, and/or non-profit fields, with at least 5 years business development experience
• Demonstrable track record in managing business development processes to secure multi-year, multi-million, public sector funds from development donors in Europe
• Detailed working knowledge of overseas development assistance funders in Europe, especially the European Commission
• Outstanding, persuasive writing skills and demonstrable ability to manage complex proposal review processes, with proven ability to set priorities and manage time effectively and analytical and problem-solving ability
• Experience managing diverse and talented teams
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, including diplomacy, tact, and the ability to negotiate, as well as the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent networking and stakeholder development skills
• Proficient written and spoken French language skills are desired, however exceptional candidates without this attribute will still be considered
• Computer literate with advanced abilities in Microsoft Teams, Word, Adobe, PowerPoint and Excel required.
• Applicants must have the EXISTING legal right to work and reside in the UK or European Union states
• The proven ability, or overwhelming desire, to work in a multicultural environment requiring coordination across multiple time zones
• Attention to detail, with a focus on complying with donor solicitation requirements

Desirable

• A keen interest in international affairs and development; especially media, journalism, press freedom
• An established international network with Internews’ targeted European donors and/or key priority partners
• Prior experience with Salesforce
• External communications experience

Recruitment Timeline:

• Closing date for applications: 02 October 2020

Candidates must submit a succinct covering letter of no more than 2-pages explaining how they satisfy the requirements of the person speciation in addition to a CV highlighting relevant experience. The successful candidate will also be asked to provide three professional referees, one of whom must be from their most recent employer. Additionally, a writing test will be administered to all highly ranked candidates.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, all the tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the job holder a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

This position will be located in the United Kingdom and therefore a successful applicant must obtain the Right to Work in the UK in order to commence their employment