Music, it’s in our DNA. And as the largest music therapy charity in the UK, Nordoff Robbins use the power of music to enrich the lives of people affected by life limiting illness, isolation or disability.

Are you already a fundraising assistant looking to grow in your career?  Maybe you already work in events and want an opportunity to work creatively on new events and fundraising opportunities?  Do you love music and have charity beneficiaries at the heart of everything you do? Then this could be exactly the role you've been looking for.

Working as part of our hugely successful Fundraising and Events team, you will contribute to our Fundraising and Events strategy, helping the charity to reach more people in more places.  You'll administer the day to day delivery of the existing corporate and partnership events portfolio and work with the partnerships team to develop a pipeline of new events/opportunities for the Charity. You'll also be responsible for the operational and logistic delivery of specific corporate event fundraising income streams including our popular Football Tournament, our Challenge Events, our Big Busk and the Charity's Community Choirs. Working with our Partnerships Manager, you'll develop a program of activities that build a stronger supporter/corporate experience.

You'll also be responsible for working cross-organisationally and building a volunteer programme that supports the delivery of the partnerships/corporate events, main event portfolio and DIY activity.

We're looking for someone with a passion for fundraising and events, who is results orientated and able to develop strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders and colleagues.  You'll need to have strong organisational skills, be willing to work creatively as part of a team and have clear and confident written and verbal communication skills.  In return we offer a generous 31 days annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, cycle to work scheme and a range of learning and development opportunities.

Please apply with a CV and cover letter via our website, detailing your interest in the role and how your skills and experience match our requirements (please note applications without a covering letter will not be considered).

Closing date: Midday on Monday 2nd March 2020

Interview date: Thursday 5th March and Friday 6th March 2020

This role is subject to a Basic DBS check

We are a Disability Confident Employer

Job Purpose

• Lead on executing our communications strategy where is relates to speaking out on issues of inequality and need locally.
• Work closely with Corporate Partnerships Manager to increase awareness and understanding of the Charity and its objectives.
• To work with the Head of Community Programmes to continue to develop and put into practice Walton Charity’s evaluation framework.

Main duties and responsibilities

Strategy and Planning

• To contribute to the development of Walton Charity’s Communications strategy.
• Monitor regularly and evaluate occasionally the impact of our policy and communications work, working alongside the Corporate Partnerships Manager.

Shining a light on local need

• Conduct desk-based research into poverty and inequality locally.
• Conduct research on specific issues as requested (eg housing, loneliness and isolation, mental health etc.)
• Track policy developments, research, reports, announcements and debates that relate to key priority areas and make recommendations as to any potential communications opportunities that might arise from them.
• Be proactive about sharing the above information through a variety of communication channels (eg website, blogs, social media, events and meetings).
• Support Walton Charity to amplify the voices of local residents and organisations on issues of poverty and inequality.
• Work with other organisations to raise awareness on local need.

Content

• Maintain and develop relevant pages on the website ensuring that content is dynamic and engaging and up to date.
• Draft and prepare reports, publications, committee papers, press releases etc related to policy, research and evaluation.
• Write regular, concise and relevant research or policy updates in priority areas to keep staff and trustees informed.

Media

• Act as a spokesperson when necessary on issues of inequality in Elmbridge.
• Work with the Corporate Partnerships Manager to develop relationships with target media representatives.

Evaluation

• Work with Head of Community Programmes to develop and refine Walton Charity’s evaluation framework.
• Support colleagues to implement the evaluation framework, including analysing results and writing reports.
• Lead on developing the content and agenda for the annual  Impact Event.
• Write occasional reports for trustees and/or external audiences on our impact.
• Proactively and regularly interview beneficiaries to gain in-depth knowledge of our impact.

To undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested appropriate.

Experience and abilities

Essential

• Experience of policy and/or campaigning, ideally within the charity sector.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively and to represent the Charity in a positive way.
• Able to write engagingly for a variety of audiences.
• Confident using social media to communicate key messages.
• Ability to assimilate, understand and re-present large amounts of content quickly.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent team-working skills.
• Ability to think ahead, to plan, prioritise and schedule workload and activities

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of policy issues and research relating to poverty and inequality.
• Understanding of evaluation approaches and methods.
• Experience of working in the voluntary sector.
• Knowledge of the local area.

To apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter highlighting your skills and experience in relation to the role. The covering letter should not exceed 2 sides of A4.

Deadline: Sunday 1st March (midnight)

Interviews: Friday 13th March

This is a permanent position.  

We are looking for a Challenge Events Fundraiser to join our ambitious and growing type 1 diabetes charity JDRF.

Based in London, you will work closely with the Challenge & Sports Events Manager as well as the Head of Challenge & Sports Events to maximise fundraising income from Challenge Events in order to ensure targets are achieved and sufficient income is received to support the activities of JDRF.

You will take responsibility for the success of our Open Challenges portfolio, the London Landmarks half, The Big Half Marathon, Ride London and other key mass participation events.

As an events professional, you may have worked for charities before in similar roles or perhaps as a coordinator and are ready to make that step into the role of a fundraiser. You will be driven by reaching and surpassing fundraising targets and have a passion for delivering supporter stewardship of the highest level.

You should be hardworking and passionate about event fundraising, and enjoy working in a team environment. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and have the creative freedom to manage your supporter communications and event marketing.

You’ll have previous experience of:

• Working in either an event fundraising or events-based role
• Experience of working to event budgets and plans
• Experience speaking with and stewarding supporters
• Creating event plans and post-event evaluations
• Working with a database and managing event registrations and communications
• Working as part of a team with a varied workload

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at JDRF, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.

If you’re ready to apply for the role then please complete the form below.

As an employer we offer:

• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days and bank holidays
• Health cash plan
• Season ticket and cycle loan
• Pension scheme

JDRF is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.  We are a trusted source of information, provide support and raise the condition up healthcare and government agendas.

‘JDRF is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.’ 

The Plastics Campaigner will sit within Friends of the Earth’s plastic pollution campaign team and work closely with Friends of the Earth’s marketing and major partnerships teams to lead a programme of work aimed at tackling the use of throw-away plastic in the take-away and restaurant industry. 

The Plastics Campaigner will develop, and account manage partnerships with a network of influential businesses in the take-away and restaurant sector. Using the insight and influence of these partners to drive widespread consumer rejection of single-use plastics through marketing campaigns and scaling up of reuse schemes.  

You will work across all departments in Friends of the Earth and with external stakeholders to fulfil our vision of a world where businesses play a greater role in bringing about positive social and environmental change.  

We’re looking for an effective account manager with experience of delivering integrated marketing campaigns. You will also need a sound understanding of Corporate Sustainability and Social Responsibility, along with experience of working cross-departmentally to deliver the marketing and reporting objectives of a commercial/brand/NGO partnership. 

Closing date: Sunday 23rd February 2020 

Interviews: w/c 2nd March 2020

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented in the environment movement. 

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all. 

We have a great Corporate Partnership Executive role within a small youth charity, this organisation has a few existing corporate partners and are looking to grow this area so they need an ambitious and confident fundraiser to join them.

This role covers both account management and new business and you have a lot of funding opportunities to present to prospective partners.

You will have:

• Experience of working in corporate fundraising and understand the process of building partnerships


• The ability to work well with internal stakeholders and be a natural relationship builder


• An enthusiastic, positive and determined personality

Salary: £30,000-£32,000

Closing date: 15^th January

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is an agency specialising in fundraising recruitment we help people find fundraising jobs in a variety of different charities.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call me on 020 30 062787 or email [email protected]

The charity reserves the right to close the role early if a sufficient applications are received.

Closing date: 15th March 2020 at 11.30pm
Interview: 23rd or 24th March 2020

Are you an experienced account manager who can engage and win people over? Someone with the confidence to build and manage strong relationships at senior level with our corporate partners? If so, this is a great opportunity to join an award-winning team as Corporate Partnerships Executive and play a key role in driving our fundraising goals forward.

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change — with individuals, in communities, across society – and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. 

Fundraising is at the heart of Shelter’s success. Indeed, between 16/17 and 19/20 our fundraising income has increased from £33 million to £45 million. Our Corporate Partnerships team is split into two areas. New Partnerships generates new business through a range of corporate fundraising mechanics, while the Partnership Management team, where this role is based, lead the development of long-term corporate partnerships. And, as the division as a whole continues to grow and develop, it's a truly exciting time to join us.

About the Role

This is an essential role within the team, where you will support the employee fundraising and engagement activities across our valued corporate partnerships with B&Q, HSBC and Nationwide. Along with having the opportunity to manage your own small portfolio of partners, the role will take ownership for the planning, delivery and financial success of designated activities within these three flagship accounts.  You will be responsible for monthly reporting on income for partners, evaluating activities, updating databases and supporting the team in their activities, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records are kept. Working within the Employee Engagement and Fundraising strand of the Account Management team, you will also support on managing fundraising materials and stock across your partners and provide personal and tailored support for partner employees who are fundraising for Shelter.

About you
As well as being an accomplished account manager with experience in the corporate or fundraising sector, you’re also great at managing client relationships, quickly understanding their needs and responding appropriately. You’ll be equally comfortable working at ground level with employees and at a senior level with our corporate partners, representing Shelter at meetings and gaining buy in to maximise income.

You’ve got a results-driven, collaborative approach, top notch influencing and negotiating skills, and respect others’ opinions. You’ll also have commercial awareness, lots of creativity and innovation, good time management skills and a willingness to challenge the status quo and introduce new methods, processes and ideas. Experience of using Microsoft Office applications and databases (we use Raisers Edge) is also essential.

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them. In addition to this, we encourage an approach to involving people with personal insight of housing issues and homelessness in our recruitment processes.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Street League work with young people, progressing them into employment, education and training by engaging them through football, fitness, dance fitness and rugby. We specialise in helping our participants (16-24 years’ olds from disadvantaged areas) progress from our unique sport/fitness and education programmes into sustainable employment, education and training. We are now launching sports & fitness programmes aimed at engaging more people in physical activity initially across Greater London & Surrey.

We are a growing organisation and currently operate across the UK in 14 regions, including Greater London, the North West of England, West Midlands, Yorkshire and extensively across Scotland.

We are recruiting a Sports Coordinators in the west of London. The Sports Coordinator will be responsible for the delivery of Street League’s programmes, in which you will deliver a range of engagement activities to a group of Street League participants focussed on sport, fitness, personal development and wellbeing.

The post involves outreach work and you will be responsible for recruiting participants and sustaining them on Street League’s programmes to ensure delivery targets are met. You will maintain partnerships with referral agencies and develop further partnerships with stakeholders to ensure suitable future opportunities for our participants. Monitoring and reporting are essential to this role. Local knowledge across Greater London is essential.

All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure Check.

Street League is an equal opportunities employer.

KEY DETAILS

Term: Fixed term contract until 31 December 2020, with the opportunity for extension

Start: March/April 2020 (ASAP)

Remuneration: £26k - 28k commensurate with experience, pension contribution, 27 days annual leave pa (exc. bank holidays)

Application deadline: Applications to be received by 5pm on Thursday 27th February. We will be interviewing as applications come in, so you are encouraged to apply as early as possible. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting role working as part of a small but influential charity building a legacy for the late MP, Jo Cox. Following the successful third year of the national The Great Get Together (GGT) initiative of The Jo Cox Foundation (JCF) - where nearly one million people were mobilised to take part - we’re looking for an energetic, go-getting Campaigns Coordinator with proven effective project coordination experience to support the delivery of The Great Get Together 2020 and beyond.

The Campaigns Coordinator will play a key role in the delivery of The Great Get Together (GGT), the Jo Cox Foundation’s flagship community engagement initiative. Outside of the busy summer campaign period, you’ll also be working on the Great Winter Get Together, our winter loneliness-tackling campaign, as well as offering support to the Communities Manager in the development of our More in Common organiser community. 

You’ll take a lead on the communications with our GGT organiser community, with a particular focus on writing fantastic, engaging copy for regular newsletter communications. You’ll also work closely with our Digital Officer to ensure that our website and digital copy is as compelling as possible, and that the toolkit resources we have available are of the highest quality. 

You’ll work closely with key GGT partners to ensure we’re delivering all agreed benefits, and fully maximising our varied partnerships. As part of this, you’ll also be liaising with our headline event partners, offering vital support to ensure their events are a success. 

We are a close-knit team that inspires and connects individuals, organisations, businesses to make a real difference to the causes that Jo championed. We are looking for someone with energy, passion and a clear commitment to our mission. We work hard but it’s important to us that we have fun and look after ourselves and each other too. 

Key responsibilities

Comms and partnerships

• Manage relationships with key GGT corporate, funding and charitable partners, ensuring agreed benefits are delivered, relationships are maintained and all opportunities are maximised.

• Lead on communications with GGT organisers, especially in the writing of regular update emails.

• Write engaging toolkit materials and web copy.

• Liaise with headline event partners, including managing queries and building strong, supportive relationships.

Logistical management for GGT

• Support the Campaign Director in the planning, coordination and delivery of the GGT.

• Set up and own project management documents and processes to ensure the campaign is kept on track and delivered efficiently  and effectively.

• Create reports and documentation for a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including JCF Board, funders and other partners.

• Lead on outreach to MPs and other government and regional contacts as needed.

• Lead on campaign logistics such as sourcing items for toolkits and liaising with suppliers.

• Line manage interns and team support roles as required.

• Undertake any other suitable tasks and projects as required.

• Deputise for the Campaign Director as required.

Support for wider community development

• Support the Communities Manager on the wider development of the grassroots More in Common community, in particular increasing the reach and diversity of the More in Common movement through our partnerships.

• Lead on writing any copy or toolkits as required.

Approach to work:

• Can-do attitude and flexible, adaptable and comfortable working in high paced environments.

• Highly organised with strong planning and problem-solving skills

• Professional manner, highly collaborative, able to develop good working relationships with people both internally and externally at all levels

• Self-reliant, capable of taking the initiative and working autonomously

• Able to set priorities, meet goals and evaluate the process and results

• Professional manner, resilient and calm under pressure

• Strongly held personal values aligned with The Jo Cox Foundation and reflected in your respect for others and wanting to make a positive contribution through your work.

• Generous and supportive with a great sense of humour!

Skills and experience:

Essential

• Project or campaign management experience in a fast-paced environment

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with experience of writing engaging and inventive copy

• Experience of working effectively with partners, delivering agreed benefits and building and managing relationships

• Proven experience of working with a diverse variety of stakeholders 

Desirable:

• Experience of using and managing a CRM platform such as Nationbuilder or Salesforce 

The Jo Cox Foundation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds who share our "more in common" vision, inspired by Jo Cox. Job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. 

The Connection at St. Martins is based in the heart of London, near Charing Cross Station and Trafalgar Square. The Connection has been helping homeless people since the First World War and is one of London’s largest homelessness charities.

The Partnerships Manager is part of an ambitious and forward-thinking Fundraising & Communications team, which is in the process of going through a period of positive change and growth as part of the implementation of a new four-year strategy. By joining us at this stage in our development, you will play a major role in shaping and developing our Corporate Partnerships remit, and we encourage candidates who will relish creative strategic planning.

Situated in the heart of Westminster, we work closely with local and national corporate partners. At a time of rising homelessness, with many companies feeling a social responsibility to help people who are homeless, Partnership fundraising is currently our most successful funding stream with great growth potential. Our supporters are generous, innovative and enthusiastic, and keen to build closer and more meaningful relationships with our organisation. 

As a Partnerships Manager, you will have responsibility for the following areas:

• Oversee The Connection at St Martin’s Corporate Partnership income stream, developing and leading on the delivery of an action plan to improve existing activities, and assess and implement growth opportunities.   
• Provide excellent line management to the Partnerships Assistant.
• To lead on Corporate Volunteering activity, developing strategy, and managing the Partnerships Assistant in devising and delivering volunteering opportunities to a high standard. 
• Ensure compliance with regulation and best practice standards in the fields of Corporate Fundraising and volunteering.
• Work in support of the wider Fundraising & Communications Team as required.

This role requires someone with a strong track record in Corporate Partnerships, with a solutions-focussed mindset. You will need experience in translating sector best practice into action, and be excited at the prospect of innovating and pursuing new, forward thinking Corporate Partnership opportunities for the organisation.

Details of the full job description, which includes the detailed person specification can be found attached. To apply, please read and then complete the application form, ensuring that you have clearly demonstrated that you meet the requirements of the role set out in the person specification.

Our Privacy Policy outlining how we will use the information you provide can be found on our website.

Closing date: 5pm Monday 9th March 2020

Interview date: Wednesday 18th March 2020

This role develops relationships with corporate groups to understand rivers and to grow the charity’s income from the corporate sector, by prospecting for, planning and leading river environment activities on the Thames and its tributaries, for corporate volunteer teams.

We’re looking for someone who loves rivers as much as we do, to work with corporates and help them to better understand what we do and why, in order to increase their levels of support for our work. If you’re an outgoing, motivated, enthusiastic, articulate and commercially aware individual who has experience of leading groups in outdoor activities and wants to be fully hands-on, to prospect for business, book, plan, and lead a wide range of corporate volunteering activities on the tidal Thames and its tributaries, we want to hear from you! This post reports to the Fundraising Manager and the postholder will liaise with Thames21 staff; Thames21 Events Support staff and contractors; CSR, volunteering and other personnel in medium-sized and major corporates; and relevant local authorities, Port of London Authority, and others.The full Job Description can be found on our website.

Thames21 is an environmental charity putting healthy rivers at the heart of community life. Through environmental improvements, education, research and advocacy efforts, we inspire and influence effective and lasting change by working hand-in-hand with communities to deliver tangible and measurable improvements for urban rivers. 

To apply, send your CV with a covering letter highlighting how your skills and experience fit with this exciting role and telling us what qualities and ideas you can bring to it, by email to Michael Heath by 19 February.

Overview

Position: Sales and Marketing Executive, Strategic Partnerships, BMJ Events
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £35,506 per annum
Start date: ASAP

Strategic Partnerships & Alliances, BMJ Events

BMJ, in partnership with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, produces one of the most renowned international Healthcare events.  The International Forum for Quality and Safety in Healthcare, held annually in three locations around the world, brings together a very international group of thought leaders, policymakers, healthcare professionals and senior stakeholders who share a concern and a passion for improving quality and safety in healthcare. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Strategic Partnerships & Alliances team for an Executive to support the development and growth of partnerships with the aim of generating delegate revenue for these flagship events.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Help manage relationships with existing key Partners and Major Groups with the aim of maintaining and growing their presence at the Forum
• Support the strategy for identifying and engaging with prospective partners across the International Forum in Europe, Asia-Pacific and other regions
• Design and negotiate mutually beneficial packages to meet BMJ’s and partners’ objectives
• Manage a programme of marketing campaigns (Call for Speakers, Call for Posters, Intention of Interest) to build support within Partners’ networks and secure delegate commitment
• Maintain Partner areas on events’ websites
• Support the team’s effort to achieve financial goals, balancing short term revenue targets against the lifetime value of the Partner
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders; BMJ regional offices, Programme Advisory Committees (PAC) and speakers to develop opportunities
• Conduct on-site activities at the Forums - meetings, Networking Receptions, Meet and Greets etc.
• Track and report progress against KPIs and manage budgets

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience of successfully engaging, influencing and managing a diverse range of senior stakeholders
• Experience in corporate partnerships, account management or partnership fundraising
• Strong interpersonal skills with an acumen for diplomacy
• Negotiation and commercial skills
• Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, presentation
• Experience in managing marketing campaigns - production of engaging copy for emails, social media, web, digital and print advertising.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further in advance of your application please do not hesitate to contact Tashan Chong-Kan.

Our Company

BMJ is an £80 million company, employing approximately 500 people worldwide with its headquarters in London and key offices in China, India and the United States. Its activities are guided by its mission to help achieve a healthier world and its dedication to superior financial performance. It advances healthcare worldwide by sharing knowledge and expertise to improve outcomes. BMJ is a wholly owned subsidiary of the British Medical Association (BMA).

The BMJ (formerly the British Medical Journal) is the company’s flagship publication which has the second highest impact factor in the UK and fifth highest in the world. It is also the fourth most widely cited medical journal in the world. The company also publishes over 50 specialty journals, several of which are produced in partnership with leading professional medical associations. Best Practice is BMJ’s successful point-of-care decision support tool and BMJ Learning is the centerpiece of several educational offerings.

BMJ takes pride in its people and is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We value individuality and therefore welcome all qualified applications from a diverse range of candidates.

We are recruiting for a Philanthropy Coordinator for a medical service charity, to work within a team of 10 to increase the charities income significantly.

This is a really exciting time for the charity and a key part of this role will involve working together with teams across the charity to improve the supporter journey, inspiring loyalty and continued giving to help save more lives in London.

As Philanthropy Coordinator, you will support both the Philanthropy Manager (Trusts & Foundations) and Philanthropy Lead (Major Gifts) in building positive and lasting relationships with trusts, Livery Companies and high-net-worth individuals to maximise their giving.

You will need:

• Ability to analyse written and numerical information and convey the output clearly and concisely


• Ability to analyse written and numerical information and convey the output clearly and concisely


• Excellent organisational skills; accuracy and attention to detail


• Experience using a database with a process driven approach

Closing date: ASAP

Salary: £26,000

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call me on 020 30 062787 or apply  online.

If enough applications are received the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we are experts in charity recruitment and excel at matching fundraisers to charity jobs. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically and supporting people to find their perfect fundraising jobs.

Job title: Country Programmes Coordinator

Location: UK with frequent travel to Africa and Asia

Contract type: Full Time 37.5 hrs, One Year Fixed Term

Reporting to: Country Programmes Manager

Responsible for: None

About the role

The Country Programmes Coordinator (CPC) will support the development, management and oversight of THET’s country programmes. The Country Programmes Coordinator post is UK-based and is a part of a growing Country Programmes Team at THET. The CPC reports to the Country Programmes Manager, and works closely with specific country teams across the six countries in Africa and Asia where we are currently active.  CPCs play a critical role in ensuring the quality and sustainability of our work and are required to apply a range of skills: in proposal development, monitoring and evaluation, and programme delivery.

Accountability and Working relationships

The Country Programmes Coordinator is accountable to the Country Programmes Manager and will work closely with the other members of the Country Program team and Finance. In addition, this post has considerable interaction with members of the UK Head office and Country staff based overseas.

Main resposibilities

New programme development

• Contribute to the design of new projects and programmes.
• Lead proposal preparation and completion, including coordinating the production of specific proposals
• Develop proposals for a range of donor types (institutional, corporates, trusts and foundations) in relation to country programme projects.
• Contribute to the tracking of funding opportunities relevant to country programmes as appropriate.
• Develop and nurture relationships with potential and existing donors, partner organisations and consultants.

Programme Monitoring and Evaluation

• Support project monitoring and evaluation as requested by country teams.
• Lead on annual reviews of country programmes as required
• Contribute to project reports and programme reviews, as appropriate.

Programme delivery and management

• Partner the Country Directors in tracking the implementation of projects and programmes, ensuring that deadline are met and our responsibilities to donors fulfilled.
• Where appropriate, contribute to specific aspects of programme delivery or management in identified country programmes.
• Ensure each country programme has an adequate risk register and that risks are reviewed regularly.
• Partner Country Directors to deliver and report on the progress of the country offices in implementing the annual workplan and their Country Strategies,
• Ensure any concerns with programme delivery are raised with Head of Programmes and Development
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with donors, partners and other stakeholders.

Finance and procurement

• Liaise with the finance team and in-country team to ensure that effective financial management and reporting systems are in place and deadlines respected.
• Support equipment procurement for country programmes where required.

Development and implementation of quality programme management approaches

• Contribute to the development of organisational quality programme management approaches, involving the development of policies, tools and guidance.
• Support the implementation of the quality programme management policies.
• Support the periodic reviews of quality programme management policies and tools and adapt where necessary.

Country programmes representation and strategic alliances

• Represent Country Programmes in international or UK based discussions or events as required.

• Play a lead role in forming and maintaining working relationship with UK or internationally based partners, and / or INGOs with programmes or interests in our Country Programmes

General

• Act as a point of contact for Honorary Advisers engaged in specific countries and programmes.
• As part of the Country Programmes team, facilitate smooth operational, coordination and communication between THET’s head office in London and Country
• Facilitate learning and sharing of good practice across country programmes.
• Contribute to the development of strategic plans, policies and position paper.
• Support the Country Programmes team in updating security information and policies in the countries that the CPC works with.
• Contribute to cross-team activities as appropriate.

Person Specification

Essential

Qualification:

A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline.

Experience:

Experience of working closely with country teams to deliver strategic plans and manage risks.

Experience of developing and cultivating relationships with donors, partners and other stakeholders.

Project coordination, administration and the project management cycle.

Proposal development and donor tracking.

Donor liaison, including corporates.

Budget preparation, tracking or monitoring.

Knowledge

Understanding of international development and global health issues.

Knowledge of full project management cycle.

Awareness of Monitoring and Evaluation principles.

How to apply

To apply for this role please send your CV and a cover letter through the following link by midnight Wednesday 08th March 2020.

The applicant must have current and valid right to live and work in the UK.

ABOUT INTERNEWS

Internews empowers people worldwide with the trustworthy, high-quality news and information they need to make informed decisions, participate in their communities, and hold power to account. Our vision is to unleash human potential everywhere by turning on the bright light of information.

For more than 35 years, in more than 100 countries, Internews has worked to build healthy media and information environments where they are most needed. We have proudly launched hundreds of sustainable organizations, bolstered the skills of thousands of media professionals, activists, and citizens, and helped our partners reach millions of people with quality, local information.

Internews is a non-profit organisation operating internationally, with administrative centres in California, Washington DC, London and Paris as well as regional hubs in Bangkok, Kiev and Nairobi. Formed in 1982, Internews currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.

GENERAL FUNCTION:

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Officer will ensure the smooth running of Internews’ European institutional fundraising, ensuring timely submission of successful funding proposals and helping to secure annual fundraising targets. The Development Officer will continually work with programme staff around the world to jointly identify new fundraising opportunities, to coordinate proposal development processes and to support new programme concepts. The Development Officer works to increase funding in support of Internews’ mission by managing, writing and finalizing proposals and concept notes that are submitted to donors. He/she will track and review Institutional funding opportunities to determine strategy for application and lead cross-functional teams to design and write proposals, both from London and in the field. 

Working under the leadership of the Director of Development, he/she will contribute to a strategic approach to business development at Internews to ensure the organization raises over 15,000,000 GBP annually from public sector donors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support achievement of annual fundraising targets;
• Writes, reviews and edits proposals and concept notes to donors, including development of the technical approach, conducting basic desk research, document formatting, and the development of situation analysis, capacity statements, past performance references.
• Develops timelines, writing guides and compliance matrixes for proposals and concept notes
• Leads cross-functional teams to both design and write high quality proposals and concept notes for targeted donors.
• Manages the kick-off and/or design meetings for assigned proposals as required.
• Takes the lead in generating final text for donor solicitations, working with program and technical staff members and others to finalize proposals, through following a structured review process in line with Internews’ policies and guidelines.
• Supports strong partnerships with other local and international partners through timely communications with regards to particularly opportunities.  Manage partner expectations during the proposal process.
• Timely monitoring of calls for proposals from European bilateral and multilateral donors;
• Contribute to efforts to deepen relationships with the European Union, DFID and other donors;
• Lead the development of high quality and compliant proposals and tenders to institutional donors;
• Support Internews country teams to develop and implement partner/donor engagement strategies;
• Contribute to building the skills of programme teams to approach donors in the field;
• Ensure consistent and smooth handover of new grants to contracting and programme teams;
• Contributes to annual strategic planning

QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential

• At least 3 years’ experience working with institutional donors for an international development organisation;
• Demonstrable track record in identifying and securing significant, multi-year, multi-million, public funds from development donors in Europe;
• Solid understanding of institutional donor funding trends and priorities;
• Excellent project manager with the ability to lead and work collaboratively with different teams and technical leads;
• Experience working with diverse and talented teams;
• Experience of working in geographic regions in which Internews works;
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Computer literate with advanced abilities in Word, PowerPoint and Excel;
• Commitment to and understanding of Internews’ mission and values
• Passion for the role of media and increased access to information in changing lives.
• Relevant undergraduate University degree.
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills.

• Superior writing skills with demonstrated ability to translate complicated technical material into easy to read and compelling text. Ability to both edit others writing and accept feedback on written text with both grace and humor.
• Extensive and demonstrated prior experience with successful proposal writing (at least two plus years), including leading proposal opportunities from start to finish
• Proven organization skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize within the context of a flexible and shifting workload.
• Ability to handle sensitive donor information with the utmost discretion.
• Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to maintain a sense of calm, and project a sense of humor in the face of strict deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a working group/team to achieve a high-quality proposal.
• Must be able and willing to work well with a diverse range of colleagues to achieve ambitious fundraising targets. Proven ability to operate effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word and internet research.

Desirable

• An established international network with Internews’ target donors;
• Relevant University Degree; candidates without higher education credentials will be expected to demonstrate additional/equivalent professional experience;
• Prior experience working in the media development field.
• Spanish, French, German or Swedish language skills a plus.

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

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.

To Apply: Please submit a CV along with a cover letter.

Expected office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:30pm. As an International NGO, the need to accommodate the needs of colleagues working in different time zones is required and to this end, Internews Europe adopts flexible working policies and staff can be expected to work outside of normal working hours as the need arises. This position is being offered and hired by Internews Europe. Benefits will be consistent with Internews Europe's offerings. Additional information can be found on our Internews Benefits page.

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE

Closing date for applications: 06 March 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.

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