About Imkaan

Imkaan is a UK-based, Black feminist organisation. We are the only national second tier ‘by and for’ women's organisation dedicated to addressing violence against Black and minoritised women and girls i.e. women and girls which are defined in policy terms as Black & ‘Minority Ethnic’ (BME).

The organisation has worked for over two decades on issues such as domestic  violence, forced   marriage   and   ‘honour-based’ violence. We work at local, national and international level, and in partnership with a range of organisations, to improve policy and practice responses to Black and minortised women and girls.

The Imkaan team holds extensive expertise in working around the complexities of violence against women and girls. Our specialist team is made up of Black & minoritised women who have been frontline workers, service managers, counsellors, researchers, trainers, policy workers, development workers, and group-work facilitators.

Imkaan works with our members to represent the expertise and perspectives of frontline, specialist and dedicated Black and minoritised women’s organisations that work to prevent and respond to violence  against  women and girls. We deliver a unique package of support which includes: quality assurance; accredited training and peer education; sustainability support to frontline Black and minoritised organisations; and facilitation of space for community engagement and development.

Job Role

This is a fixed term contract to February 2024. The new project will develop and deliver a social justice project focusing on political empowerment, movement building and solidarity action. The post holder will work with Black and minoritised women in England, Scotland and Wales, to address racial exclusion, disenfranchisement and marginalisation of Black, minoritised and migrant women subjected to social injustices and severe forms racism (racialised patriarchal systems and institutions that deny the lived experiences of Black and minoritised women). The project will address structural inequality and institutional racism by monitoring regressions in policy and legislation at national and local levels; consult women and their organisations around issues of political empowerment and representation specifically addressing local and regional experiences, create strategic advocacy approaches regarding grassroots action, political organisation and movement building linking to rights, resources and protections; and create policy and advocacy actions and positions challenging racism – the normalisation, acceptance and tolerance of racist stereotypes and xenophobic beliefs as present in institutions and structures and social spaces that affect Black and minoritised women and girls’ and their access to social justice. 

NOTE ABOUT COVID 19

At Imkaan we are currently working under lockdown conditions and are working remotely from home. The postholder will be required to re-locate to the office once all COVID 19 measures are lifted.

How To Apply

If you are interested in this post please visit our website to download the application pack. This is an ideal opportunity for women interested in a dynamic team and who are committed to Imkaan values. 

Closing date: 12 February 2021 at 5pm 

Interview date: 26 February 2021 

Black and ‘Minority Ethnic’ Women only need apply (Schedule 9, Part 1, 158 and 159 Equality Act 2010). All posts are subject to a DBS vetting and barriing check.

Age UK Richmond are a local independent charity providing support for older people throughout the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. We are currently looking for an experienced, proactive and engaging individual to take on the newly created role of Dementia Friendly Communities Coordinator.

Dementia Friendly Richmond is a newly created initiative that will build on the work done by a similar project in the London Borough of Richmond between 2014 – 2017 and ties in with the Dementia Friendly London initiative run by the Alzheimer’s Society.

This challenging and busy role will include:

• Facilitating the creation of dementia friendly communities in the London Borough of Richmond.
• Work in consultation with and engage people with dementia, their carers, local organisations, businesses and services to create and improve dementia friendly communities.
• Promote better understanding of dementia across communities, businesses and organisations in order to reduce stigma and discrimination and promote independence for people living with dementia.
• Coordinating networking events, recruiting new local members to the initiative, communicating to members and monitoring / evaluating progress.

The full job specification, person specification and application form are attached separately. The closing dates for applications is Monday 15th February with interviews on Friday 19th February.

Location: BookTrust, Battersea (home-working initially in line with coronavirus guidelines)
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum

We are looking for the right person to coordinate the author and illustrator community of BookTrust Represents (our Arts Council-funded project to support and promote children's authors and illustrators of colour, with the aim of increasing the number of books written or illustrated by authors and illustrators of colour) and also to coordinate BookTrust's wider author and illustrator activities across BookTrust – always with the ultimate aim of getting more children reading for pleasure.

The successful candidate will support, encourage and recruit aspiring and emerging authors and illustrators of colour to the BookTrust Represents community, write and research a monthly newsletter and coordinate a training and mentoring programme. They will work with a wide range of publishers, arts agencies and other organisations to maximise opportunities for authors and illustrators of colour to have a sustainable career as creators of children's books.

The successful candidate will be a highly organised person who is knowledgeable and interested in children's books and passionate about children's reading. They will coordinate author and illustrator activity working with the wider arts team, including direct contact with authors and illustrators and their publishers on specific projects

To apply, please go to our website. Please submit a CV and covering letter. In your cover letter please outline your suitability in relation to the person specification and answer the following question:

What do children's books and reading mean to you?

BookTrust particularly welcomes applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates.

Closing date: Thursday, 4 February 2021 at 09:00

ABOUT WLM

WLM’s mission is to empower positive change.

WLM has been working in the community in London since 1887. We currently work in Lambeth, Southwark, Westminster and Islington providing a range of services including supported accommodation for ex-military personnel, a residential care home for men managing an addiction to alcohol, an approved premise for men coming out of prison, advice and support for people experiencing homelessness, affordable and accessible counselling in the community, and financial resilience services.

WLM is a values led organisation. Our people are the heart of what we do. We have recently embarked on developing an asset-based approach in partnership with Mayday Trust building on our work embedding recovery and psychologically informed approaches.

ABOUT THE SERVICE

WLM The Haven is a CQC registered care home for men managing an addiction to alcohol.  It offers long-term care and accommodation, providing a stable environment using a harm-reduction approach.

The primary aims of the service are to address health, wellbeing and accommodation needs of residents using a Strength and Asset-based approach. We focus on strengths not what’s wrong. Staff and volunteers encourage residents to participate in activities that are of interest to them. We also encourage residents to develop or renew positive relationships where possible with their families and the wider community.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role of Project Coordinator is pivotal in ensuring a safe and nurturing environment that empowers people who are resident at WLM The Haven to thrive. The post holder will ensure smooth day-to-day running of the service with the support of the team at WLM The Haven and will also be instrumental in driving continuous improvement throughout the team. As part of this role, the post holder will be required to proactively participate in CQC audits and follow CQC regulations and standards.

The role requires the ability to work a shift rota, which will include working at weekends and bank holidays.

In return WLM offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave (27 days on appointment, rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service), staff benefits including interest free season ticket loan and group personal pension plan.

Please refer to the job description for additional information on the responsibilities and duties of the role.

HOW TO APPLY

• Please visit our website for the job description and to apply
• Please note an Enhanced DBS certificate is required for the role.
• Interviews will be held as applications are submitted and before the closing date below so please apply early.
• The closing date for applications is midnight Monday 8th February 2021.

Please ensure that all documents submitted to WLM are in either MS Word document or PDF format. If you are using the Pages application on an Apple device, you will need to change the document to one of these formats.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Societies Development Coordinator (Departmental) will take our support for departmental societies at UCL to the next level. The role will work with existing groups to deliver a wide range of innovative and impactful activities focused on developing strong departmental communities. They will build relationships with UCL staff, including departmental administrators and faculty staff to increase the reputation and reach of the Union and facilitate the affiliation of the majority of departmental groups. They will provide specific and bespoke support to all affiliated departmental societies, with a focus on enhancing the student experience, supporting communities and developing co-curricular events and activities which foster a sense of belonging.

Duration of this post is to start in March 2021 for one year in the first instance.

Key Requirements

The successful candidate must have significant experience in project management or qualification, qualification or relevant experience in Health and safety management, experience of developing and delivering training and mentoring programmes, experience managing a variety of complex projects and good experience of running a variety of activities designed to keep communities connected.  The ideal candidate will understand the challenges faced by students in higher education, and be able to increase our ability to advocate and make positive impacts on the educational experience of students at a departmental level

The Societies Development Coordinator must also have the ability to develop strong relationships with students, academics and senior UCL staff as an effective verbal communicator who is able to adapt their style based on the audience.

Salary:  £28,000 per annum, 35 hours per week
Length of Contract: 12 months, with the possibility of extension
Pension Payment: CommUNITY Barnet will make a pension contribution into a workplace pension scheme
Annual Leave:28 days per annum, excluding bank holidays 
Location:  Based in White City W12, with some homeworking

We are seeking to appoint a Community Engagement Coordinator who will bring their enthusiasm and experience of community engagement and communications to incite lasting change in the W12Together community.

W12Together is one of 150 areas around England that is providing an opportunity for local residents to use the £1m that has been allocated to make a massive and lasting positive difference to their communities. They are a Partnership of local residents, bringing together all the local talent, ambitions, skills and energy from individuals, groups and organisation who want to make their area an even better place to live.

Big Local is being managed nationally by Local Trust, which is working with £200m from the Big Lottery Fund and a range of partners providing expert advice and support for residents. Find out more about W12Together on our website.

We are looking for an exceptional Community Engagement Coordinator who will work independently and in partnership, to develop and support opportunities for all members of the W12Together community to engage with Big Local.  This includes supporting volunteers and paid staff, as well as creating and delivering a Community Engagement Strategy that expands the involvement of local residents.

Working under the umbrella of CommUNITY Barnet, the Locally Trusted Organisation, we can offer you training as appropriate to support your own career development.

The job requires the flexibility to meet the requirements of weekend or evening work.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates

The closing date for applications is Monday 1st February 2021 at 5pm.  To apply, please send your CV and covering letter clearing explaining how you meet the criteria set out in the Person Specification.

Interviews will be held in February 

We are looking for an outstanding Project Coordinator who is passionate about health and wellbeing to coordinate our Community Champions project. 

Through recruiting and supporting dedicated local volunteers (Community Champions), you will respond to local needs by delivering campaigns, events, activities and training.

This Westminster Public Health-commissioned project is designed to provide improved opportunities for people living in the Harrow Road ward to enhance their health and wellbeing.  

You will be employed by WECH, working in close partnership with Maida Hill Place, a social enterprise running food training and health and wellbeing programmes, where the project is based. 

The ability to work evenings and weekends is required. 

The closing date for this post is 9am, Fri 12th February 2021 

The application should clearly describe why you are suitable for the role and should relate closely to the person specification. 

Please note interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on Friday 19th February. All interviews will be conducted remotely over Teams or Zoom.

Position:  Programmes Coordinator (Temporary)

Location:  London

Status:  Full-time, temporary (9 months, with a possibility of extending to 12 months)

Reports to:  Chief Programmes Officer (CPO)

Deadline to Apply:  28 January 2021

I. Position Summary:

The Programmes Coordinator provides extensive support to the Chief Programmes Officer (CPO) and the wider Programmes Department. Key responsibilities include providing support to the CPO with scheduling, travel, expense reports, as well as administering critical aspects of Malala Fund’s Programmes Department, project managing special initiatives, facilitating departmental coordination (including meeting management), providing logistical support for physical and virtual meetings with grantees and programme participants and corresponding with internal and external parties.

Excellent communication skills, time and priority management, strong attention to detail and discretion are essential for this role.

II.  Responsibilities:

Executive Support 

• Plans and coordinates diary scheduling for the Chief Programmes Officer (CPO).

• Compiles and helps prepare pre-read documents, interview briefs and trip information to ensure the CPO is well prepared for all meetings and events. 

• Manages critical deadlines and special projects for the CPO to ensure smooth implementation.

• Supports other members of the department’s Senior Leadership Team with logistical support for special projects. 

• Provides logistical support for travel, including booking air travel, hotels, visas and preparing expense reports. 

• Performs other administrative functions as necessary to best facilitate the CPO’s ability to effectively lead the Programmes Department and support Malala Fund’s Executive Leadership Team. 

Departmental Administration and Coordination

• Manages the Programmes team’s meeting schedule and agenda, takes notes, tracks departmental decisions and action items and prioritises conflicting needs to follow projects through to successful completion. Works cross-departmentally to ensure coordination across projects.

• Builds, maintains and manages excellent relationships with all members of the Programmes and Executive Leadership Team, grantees and other stakeholders. 

• Leads on logistics for group events and supports the Programmes Team in trip scheduling and event logistics, including booking travel and securing visas. 

• Coordinate and administer all departmental contracts, invoices, translations and consultant recruitment.

• Ensures key Programmes contacts are captured and recorded in a Salesforce database. 

• Compiles Programmes data as written summaries for internal and external stakeholders. 

• Helps facilitate onboarding of new Programmes Team staff members. 

Programmes Support

• As directed by the department’s Senior Leadership Team, project-manages projects for the Programmes department to ensure quality and timely delivery of objectives. 

• Develops and implements streamlined processes for furthering efficiencies in team systems.

• Conducts desk research as necessary to advance programme development and expansion. 

• Provides scheduling support to senior members of the team as required. 

Organisational Culture

• Upholds the values of Malala Fund.

• Actively contributes to making Malala Fund a diverse and equitable workplace through inclusive practice and openness to different perspectives, cultures and ideas. 

• Maintains behaviour and conduct that uphold the highest standards for safeguarding, professionally and personally.

• Acts as a role model for a ‘learning organisation’ culture by seeking insight and using problems as opportunities to learn.

III. About the Ideal Candidate 

Skills and Knowledge (Essential)

• Experience managing communications for high-level political, business and non-profit officials in the UK and/or the US and preferably internationally.

• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion.

• Familiarity of project management, including planning, coordination and monitoring. 

• Experience planning and managing events, including facilities and external vendor contracts. 

• Experience managing complicated domestic and international logistics – ideally with experience securing travel visas.

Skills and Knowledge (Desirable)

• Formal certification in project management such as PRINCE2 or similar.

Experience and Qualifications (Essential)

• Superior organisation, prioritisation and project management skills with high attention to detail.

• Resourcefulness and ability to work independently and with excellent judgment, taking ownership of a wide range of responsibilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

• Availability to occasionally travel both domestically and internationally as needed.

• Pre-existing authorisation to work in the United Kingdom (given temporary nature of position).

Experience and Qualifications (Desirable)

• Experience of operating in international settings, especially any of Malala Fund’s programmatic countries.

• Experience  with any of the following would be a plus: budget management, large event management, or travel security protocols. 

Behaviours

• Strong commitment to Malala Fund’s mission, purpose and values.

• Strong commitment to gender equality, racial justice and other social justice issues. 

• Strong commitment to professional development and continued learning. 

• Excellent team player with ability to work independently and in collaboration with colleagues at all levels across departments and external stakeholders. 

IV. About Malala Fund

Registered as a public charity in the U.K. and U.S., Malala Fund is working toward a world where all girls can learn for 12 years and lead without fear. We advocate for resources and policy changes needed to give all girls a secondary education. The girls we serve have high goals for themselves — and we have high expectations for leaders who can help them. We invest in developing country education leaders and frontline organizations — the people who best understand girls in their communities — in regions where most girls are missing out on secondary school. We amplify girls’ voices. Malala Fund is building a movement of young education activists who, like Malala, speak truth to power around the world.
 

V. How to Apply

Before 28 January 2021, please submit your resume and covering letter, outlining how you meet the requirements of the role, through the “Programmes Coordinator” position on Malala Fund’s hiring page.

Please note that due to the very high number of applications we receive when positions are posted, we are only able to respond directly to candidates with whom we wish to move forward in the interview process.

Malala Fund is an inclusive organisation and welcomes applications from under-represented and intersectional groups including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are seeking people from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity, to provide a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights into the strategy, policies, culture and ambitions of Malala Fund.

Malala Fund is committed to ensuring the safety of those involved in our work. Our first priority is protecting everyone who comes in direct or indirect contact with our organisation. Malala Fund has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation by any of our staff, representatives or partners. We commit to ensuring that those who work with Malala Fund or on our behalf are able to work in an environment that is free from harm. To this end, Malala Fund reserves the right to conduct background checks on prospective and current employees.

Central London, like many cities across the world, is an exciting and stimulating place. However, for some, it is a place to go when things have gone profoundly wrong and there is nowhere else. When people are on the edge, homeless, isolated and in despair there must be a place to turn. The Connection is there to be with people as they overcome that isolation, recover and move on to a meaningful, fulfilling life.

However, this is not enough.The experiences of people on the edge matter.Their story must be told to those in a position of power and influence, so that homelessness, exclusion and isolation are not acceptable features of life in the UK.

The Connection at St. Martin’s empowers those who are on the edges of society to take control of their lives by:

• Providing practical support in an active environment designed to help people to recognise their own strengths, recover from crisis and move on;

• Collaborating with others who share our vision and mission not just in London, but other parts of the UK and the world;

• Sharing our learning with others, to deepen our own understanding and create a more socially just society for those on the margins.

About the role:

The Client Involvement Co-ordinator will deliver and develop our innovative plan to build co-production and a strengths based approach across CSTM, building on our core values. This role requires someone with a strong track record with clients to improve services which are designed for people experiencing severe and multiple disadvantage.The post holder will be able to build the capacity and skills of others to engage clients in the design, delivery and evaluation of services. They will also have experience of developing policies and procedures to balance legal compliance with client accessibility. Finally, the Client Involvement Co-ordinator will have the credibility and personal leadership to effect cross charity change regardless of level of seniority.

So, are you interested in this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits?

To apply, please submit an application highlighting that you meet the requirements of the role set out in the person specification attached. Only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification, will be considered for an interview.

This is a 1-year fixed term contract, covering maternity leave.

Closing date: Friday 19th February 2021

Interview date: Monday 1st March 2021

• Full time, 12-month contract
• Salary: £26,000
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours

The Cares Family is an anti-racist organisation committed to advancing anti-racism in our work and in our communities. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, who are under-represented in our organisation. We are an equal opportunities employer.

In your role as The Cares Family’s Corporate Partnerships and Engagement Coordinator, you will support our growing network of local and national corporate partners.

This is an exciting time to join our successful and friendly fundraising team. With a tailored, creative and collaborative team approach, the Partnerships team builds and develops mutually beneficial relationships with corporate partners.

As our Corporate Partnerships and Engagement Coordinator, you will need to balance key priorities: supporting an account manager with the daily delivery of a number of major partnerships; managing and delivering volunteering and engagement opportunities with our partners;  helping the team with its administrative tasks and working on critical collaborative projects to secure new business.

You will need to have an excellent eye for detail and an organised approach to deal effectively with multiple organisations to provide excellent donor stewardship, including project management and event skills in order to deliver engagement opportunities to our corporate partners. Critical to this role is excellent communication and people management skills to build partnerships. You should be motivated, ambitious and an all-round team player.

If this sounds like you and you’re looking to progress a career in fundraising, we’d love to hear from you.  

TO READ THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND FIND OUT HOW TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT THE CARES FAMILY'S WEBSITE.

Assessment Coordinator - Young People's Services

Do you believe everyone should have a place to call home and the chance to lead a fulfilling life?

SHP (Single Homeless Project) is one of London’s leading homelessness prevention charities and a dynamic and growing organisation changing 8,000 lives every year across London - from supporting people in crisis, to helping them take the final steps towards independence and employment.

Our Young People's Services in Greenwich, provides support in a safe and nurturing environment for over 100 young people based in supported accommodation across multi-sites within the borough. 

In this newly created post, you will be the first point of contact for all new referrals.  You will work closely with our partners in RB Greenwich to safely settle young people in to the scheme and also, carry out an assessment of need over their initial eight weeks in placement.  You will also provide mediation and support to enable those that can, to return home as well as developing a detailed support and safety plan for those whose route it will be to remain with us.

To be successful you will have: 

• Demonstrable experience of assessing the needs of young people in a residential setting
• Proven experience and skills in delivering casework and planned support for young people
• A strong understanding and practical knowledge relating to issues that typically disrupt progress in journeys towards independence.  E.g. mental health, substance use, self-harm, domestic violence, anger management etc
• Evidence an ability to navigate between and across specialties whilst working with clients to create a multi-agency support plan.
• The ability to work within systems and families to enable young people that can to return home. (mediation / restorative practices) 

We run services that are creative, responsive and that provide a foundation which empowers our young people to achieve their aspirations and make positive and sustainable life changes. You will be crucial to making that happen.

This role could require occasional work on weekends & Bank holidays. 

Closing date for applications: 1st February 2021 (at Midnight)

Interviews to be held on: 11th February 2021

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant. 

Our attractive benefits package includes:

• A salary increase after successfully completing six months.
• A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
• A contributory pension scheme: SHP will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

SHP is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and IIP accredited. 

We are seeking a part time Advice Triage Coordinator to help develop our Advice Service to provide initial triage assessments, signposting, and the coordination of an appointment system for vulnerable asylum seekers and refugees.

The post holder will receive telephone and email enquiries and perform initial consultations with asylum seekers and refugees with advice needs. You will be communicating with vulnerable people in a non-judgemental and empathetic manner, identifying the most effective support for callers.

A good understanding of telephone triaging and experience in providing initial advice to vulnerable clients is essential.  Excellent organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds is required.Due to current Government guidance regarding Covid 19, this role may temporarily be home based.  Working hours are negotiable. Please  refer to the application pack attached and note that we will  be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis.

We are looking for a fundraiser with a strong passion and commitment to social and environmental justice to join our team. You will be proactive, creative and an excellent communicator who will bring a proven track record of building and developing successful partnerships to this role. This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation working at the nexus of human rights and tropical forest protection.

Role and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Fundraising Coordinator will be responsible for developing and overseeing RFUK’s fundraising strategy and developing our partnerships with institutional donors, trusts and foundations, ethical corporates, and individual givers.

Fundraising strategy and management:

• Develop and update RFUK’s fundraising strategy (cost-benefit analysis of different funding streams, preparation and execution of plans etc.).
• Ensure proper planning and coordination of the fundraising activities, including preparation of annual workplans.
• Work with the Executive Director and the Finance Manager to set appropriate annual organizational income and expenditure budgets and targets.
• Monitor unrestricted fundraising income and expenditure and provide regular reports and projections for the ED, Finance Manager and Board of Trustees as required.
• Work closely with the Executive Director and Communications Coordinator to ensure high quality communications for fundraising purposes.
• Carry out any other duties from time to time, as determined by the Executive Director.

Corporates, trusts & foundations:

• Devise and implement strategies for developing and maintaining strategic partnerships, identifying growth areas and opportunities within the ethical corporate sector.
• Research, identify and cultivate relationships with current and prospective companies, trusts and foundations, including the preparation of narrative/financial proposals and presentations.

• Represent RFUK at a range of events and functions with the aim of building relationships with potential donors.
• Manage and update our ethical partnership policy and checklist.

Programmes fundraising:

In coordination with the Head of Programmes:

• Lead on prospect research, cultivation and networking, in collaboration with relevant programmes staff.
• Support the development of funding applications where required.
• Advise on the technical content of the proposals, ensuring they meet donor expectations and maximising chances of success.
• Participate in the Programmes fundraising working group.

Public outreach:

• Develop and cultivate our regular giving pool: managing recruitment, retention and conversion to regular donors.
• With the Communications Coordinator, develop a digital marketing strategy to build our supporter base and extend our brand.
• Manage supporter appeals including the summer appeal and the Big Give Challenge.
• Develop plans for high net-worth individuals, legacy giving, schools outreach and events.
• Management of fundraising volunteers as required.

PROFILE AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge and experience

Essential:

• At least 4 years of managerial experience in charity fundraising, preferably in an international development context
• Demonstrable achievements in securing large grants and increasing individual giving and other revenue streams
• Excellent communications skills, able to produce high-quality, publication standard materials
• Ability to write compelling fundraising materials
• Ability to build trusting relationships with a range of different interest groups in support of our mission
• Strong organisational skills including the development and monitoring of large-scale budgets and workplans
• Ability to lead strategic thinking and development
• Competency in Microsoft office programmes

Desirable:

• French and/or Spanish speaking
• Competency in design and video editing software programmes
• Social media savvy
• Experience of working in Africa or South America and with an environmental and human rights focus
• Knowledge of ethical screening processes for corporate partnerships.
• Knowledge of new funding trends in the areas of climate change, forests and human rights.
• Experience securing grants from governments and institutional funders.

Personal attributes

• Strong personal commitment to RFUK’s mission and to social and environmental justice in general

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and oral
• Cultural sensitivity and demonstrable commitment to RFUK’s values and to the principles of inclusion and non-discrimination
• Demonstrable ability to build coalitions and networks for collaboration
• Desire and capacity to work on complex issues
• Careful and conscientious with demonstrable attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to multiple deadlines
• Proactive and collaborative
• Personal integrity

SUMMARY, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The post is offered on a 2-year fixed term contract with possibility of extension. The role will be subject to a 6-month probationary period.

The post is a full-time position, based on a 35-hour working week in our North London office. Flexible working arrangements may be considered for exceptional candidates and in line with our staff handbook.

The starting salary is £32,651 - £38,063 gross per annum, depending on experience.

Monthly salary is paid by Bank Automated Credit transfer, on the 25th of every month.

Holidays, sick pay and other benefits are provided in accordance with statutory requirements. 30 days paid leave per year are offered.

Workplace pension (4% employer contribution).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

RFUK is an equal opportunities employer, and makes no discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, age, physical abilities, religious or sexual persuasion.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send your CV and with a cover letter of two pages maximum, explaining your motivation and providing concrete evidence of why you are suitable for the position. Please specify where you found this job advertisement. The deadline for submission is 31 January 2021.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

THE RAINFOREST FOUNDATION UK

The Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting indigenous peoples and traditional populations of the world’s rainforests in their efforts to protect their environment and fulfil their rights to land, life and livelihood.

Are you passionate about the role that effective communications can play in engaging diverse audiences to help achieve social change and looking for a new challenge? 

Are you interested in working for a progressive and constantly evolving organisation? 

We’re looking for an Area Communications Coordinator to help us create a great Fellowship experience.

We are looking for a self-starter who will play a key role in providing communications support across our social media platforms, drafting engaging copy on our website. promoting online toolkits and providing event and administrative support. You will often be the first point of contact for RSA Fellows to direct them to relevant activity within their local area and keep them informed about upcoming activity in the UK. There will also be opportunities to work closely with Fellows to help develop their events, ideas and projects. The ideal candidate will be a communications multi-tasker who thrives working within a busy team environment.

To find out more about this role, please visit our website. 

About Us 

We are the RSA.  The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce.  We’re committed to a future that works for everyone, a future where we all can participate in its creation. With over 250 years of heritage in making significant social impact, we bring together, our rigorous research, proven change process, influential ideas platforms and our global community of over 30,000 problem solvers united in a desire to deliver solutions for lasting change. 

We invite you to be part of this change. Join our community. Together, we’ll unite people and ideas to resolve the challenges of our time. 

We offer great benefits, including 29 days holiday (plus bank holidays), additional wellbeing allowance, free fellowship throughout employment and lots more! 

Apply 

In order to apply, please click ‘apply for this job’ on our recruitment page and submit your CV. You will also be required to answer a series of questions. You do not need to submit a cover letter.

Please submit your application through the RSA website. We cannot accept applications via email. All applications will receive an automated response.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am 15th February 2021.  Interviews will be held on 22nd February 2021.

Please note that we cannot accept late, incomplete applications, and we can only consider candidates who apply through the online application process.