We are looking for a creative person who is passionate about supporter engagement and fundraising to join and support our friendly and knowledgeable team. You will need to be a confident communicator and excellent writer, enthusiastic about our organisation’s vision and keen to support members of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities to get their voice heard through our work.

The successful applicant will be working closely with our Communications and Campaigns team and our Director to:

• Support us to deliver our new membership function
• Manage our engagement with small trusts
• Encourage individual giving and manage our relationships with individual donors
• Provide fundraising administration to our Senior Management Team

Supporting our members

You will be working with our Communications team and Director to set up a new membership scheme for Friends, Families and Travellers, drawing on our broad supporter base of Gypsies, Roma and Travellers and allies. We aim to:

• Bring together a community of people with a shared vision of ending racism and discrimination against Gypsies, Roma and Travellers and protecting the right to pursue a nomadic way of life.
• Support Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people and their allies to speak out and take action on one or all of our campaigns.
• Support Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people to hold power and influence in our everyday work and strategic priorities.

Engagement with small trusts

We would like to improve and build upon our engagement with small Grant Making Trusts, in particular, to improve our income generation from Trusts for our core organisational activities.

The successful applicant will be responsible for prospecting and approaching small Grant Making Trusts who are interested in our organisation’s areas of work.

Individual giving

We are at the beginning of our journey for individual giving at Friends, Families and Travellers. We have been working with freelance fundraisers to identify priorities to grow our individual giving.

The successful applicant will be responsible for developing and delivering individual donor fundraising campaigns across our website, campaign management tool, social media and all other platforms. In addition, the successful applicant will be responsible for managing and maintaining relationships with our individual donors.

Fundraising administration

Grant Making Trusts are an established and successful major income stream for Friends, Families and Travellers at this time. Applications to large Grant Making Trusts are usually made by members of our Senior Management Team.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing administrative support to members of the Senior Management Team with applications to Grant Making Trusts, and for tracking and recording our fundraising activities across the organisation.

Key responsibilities and duties

Key responsibilities will include:

• With Communications colleagues, to implement our new membership strategy
• To manage the membership database and administration procedures to keep membership records up to date
• To handle all membership communication both online and offline, including enquiries, new and renewed members and complaints
• To follow financial procedures to coordinate and report on membership and online donation payments, including Direct Debit payments and Gift Aid
• To plan and deliver recruitment campaigns and other promotional opportunities within budget - working with the Communications team, both to grow members and manage communications
• To run reports on membership and online donations data
• To ensure all online and print materials promoting membership are up-to-date
• To plan and deliver engagement activities to members - working closely with others to develop the best possible benefits
• To help manage administrational processes of online donation schemes
• To manage a portfolio of small trusts, making applications, writing reports and managing relationships.
• To manage FFT’s fundraising database and administration procedures to keep fundraising records up to date.

General responsibilities

• To uphold, and contribute to regular reviewing of, the FFT Privacy Policy and Gift Acceptance Policy to ensure donors’ data is handled correctly
• To work in line with the Code of Fundraising Practice
• To carry out duties in accordance with our Health & Safety and Equality & Diversity Policies
• Other such duties as are reasonably appropriate to the job.

Location: Home-based in Scotland

Salary: £26,520 per annum

Contract: Full time, 12-month contract with possible extension if funding secured

Would you like to excel within an innovative and engaging organisation that is working towards bettering the lives of others through cycling? Cycling UK believes that cycling enriches people’s lives and is an essential ingredient in happier, healthier communities. Our mission is to enable millions more people to cycle, and our development projects across Scotland are a vital part of achieving that mission.

The Bothy is a network of 5 place-based projects across Scotland aimed at supporting and encouraging walking, wheeling, and cycling. With activities such as led rides, health walks, bike loan schemes, hands-on support and guidance for individuals, organisations and businesses, the Bothies are embedded in their locations to help people make active travel choices and feel confident walking, wheeling, and cycling in their local area.

We are looking for a self-motivated, entrepreneurial individual to lead the success of The Bothy. Supporting your team of development officers, you will ensure that our impact is captured and communicated across a broad audience as we change lives for the better.

Tell us why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity.

Visit our website to explore the job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening and send to our recruitment team (contact details available on our weebsite). 

Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.

The closing date for applications is 9am on 04 October 2021.

We are an inclusive organisation and would particularly welcome applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. We strongly believe that diversity strengthens our work. If you are already passionate about cycling, that’s great, many of us are too! But if you are simply really excellent at what you do, no matter what your background, that is what matters most to us.

If you think that this describes you and you are excited by the prospect of joining our team, please do get in touch to find out more.

Join our team who work for a charity which is long-established but fresh and innovative in its thinking and work.

The Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) wishes to appoint a Development Officer, who will play a leading role in generating funds to support the missional work of the charity, especially through applications for Grants. The position reports directly to Hugh Morris, RSCM Director.

This newly-reworked position will be offered at 1.0 FTE. Applicants must have successful experience in raising funds for a charity, but this role is a first-rate opportunity to be able to demonstrate creativity, innovation, and build a track record of success. The RSCM is a stimulating organisation to work for, we nurture from childhood a love and understanding of church music, its role in worship, its part in our rich heritage across the UK, and its positive impact on wellbeing. It is essential for applicants to be enthused by, and have empathy with, the mission of the RSCM - the improvement of music in Christian worship.

The job will be based in Salisbury, but we can facilitate some home-working by agreement. 

Director of Membership, Marketing & Communications

London SE1 (hybrid office/homeworking by negotiation)

This is a uniquely broad, exciting and far-reaching opportunity which will draw on all of your passion for communications and engagement, insight and commercialism. If this sounds like the role you’ve been looking for, read on.

Working closely with the newly appointed Chief Executive, the Council and Senior Leadership Team, you will develop and pursue clear, confident and strategic commercial objectives, exciting members, engaging sponsors and adding to the sustainability of the Faculty.

This role is a key part of the FSRH Senior Management Team, and you will join us at an exciting time as we seek opportunities to enhance our membership offering, enable commercial growth, and ultimately deliver our ambitious five-year strategy.

The post holder will work with the SMT to identify how this is best achieved across business areas, which may necessitate future development to portfolios. Ultimately, we are looking for a dynamic, flexible individual who can work collaboratively across the Faculty to best deliver organisational goals and support the needs of our members.

With the support of a small, specialist team you will also grow our membership, oversee our digital transformation to ensure it retains our members’ interests at heart and seek commercial opportunities for our products.

You will have a strong track record in leading and delivering successful membership, marketing or commercial activities; relationship development and influencing stakeholders. You will be able to communicate clearly and persuasively to a variety of audiences, including members, potential sponsors, government departments, charities and corporate organisations.  

You will have an understanding of the role of professional bodies, ideally within the health and care landscape, and your critical analytical skills and insight will ensure you can quickly grasp new subjects and make sound, commercial decisions and recommendations under pressure.

A highly influential and strategic thinker, your relationship-building and networking capabilities will help you identify new commercial opportunities, marketing or engagement initiatives that support the aims of the FSRH. Your visionary leadership will ensure your team continues to flourish amidst the challenges and opportunities of an ever-changing membership world. 

The role requires a high degree of commercialism and emotional intelligence, as well as resilience and flexibility. A commitment to understanding and serving the interests of FSRH members is essential.

The FSRH is the largest UK professional membership organisation working in the field of sexual and reproductive health (SRH). We support healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality healthcare, including access to contraception, by providing our 15,000 healthcare professional members with a range of member benefits. We provide a range of qualifications and training courses, online resources, assessments, e-learning modules and membership examinations, as well as conferences and events.
For more information, visit our website.

For further information or to request a candidate application pack, please contact our retained consultant Catherine Whitmore at Memcom executive, our specialist consultancy.

Deadline for applications: 5pm on Monday 18th October 2021

Interviews will be held on 1st November. See candidate application pack for more details.

You'll be key to the effective delivery of our programmes of work: supporting schools to promote equality, diversity and inclusion and tackle discrimination, training teachers and delivering workshops with young people. 

**Extended closing date for applications: 5pm on Wednesday 15 September 2021**

Hours of work:        35 hours per week

Salary Scale:           NJC SCP 21-23: £26,511- £27,741

Location: The post will be based at our office: Suite 11, Davey House, 31A St Neots Road, St Neots, PE19 7BA. However, the role involves travelling to deliver training and support for schools and other organisations 1-2 days per week. We also have a 'work from where's best' policy in place which means that staff can choose to work from home or the office when they are not travelling for work.

Benefits: Flexible working. Occupational Sick Pay. Occupational Maternity Leave. Individual training budget. 5% pension.

Job Summary

The post-holder will be key to the effective delivery of our programmes of work on issues of equality, diversity and inclusion. This role involves supporting schools to effectively promote equality, diversity and inclusion and achieve the Equalities Award, training teachers to promote equality and tackle discrimination and delivering workshops with young people. The post-holder will assist with developing the EqualiTeach brand, create new workshops, training sessions and educational materials in line with EqualiTeach's values and strategy.

Background to EqualiTeach

EqualiTeach is a not-for-profit equality training and consultancy organisation, working with educational settings England-wide to help promote equality and tackle discrimination.

We provide:

• Equality, diversity and inclusion training for governors, teachers and support staff
• Interactive workshops with young people
• Production and updating of policies, strategies and guidance documents
• Production of training and educational resources

Details of the staff training and workshops that we currently deliver can be found on our website 

Key Tasks:

• Delivering workshops on issues of equality with young people and teaching staff
• Developing new training activities, workshops and educational materials in line with EqualiTeach's values and strategy
• Creating resources to support the delivery of workshops
• Meeting with schools and providing support and guidance on issues of equality
• Auditing schools and providing them with feedback as they complete the Equalities Award audit process
• Contributing to the general administration, well running and development of the organisation

Person Specification

Knowledge

• An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion
• An understanding of the UK school system and the equality duties placed on schools

Experience

• Experience of training adults
• Experience of teaching or delivering educational workshops

Skills and Competencies

• Skilled and confident communication skills
• Good classroom management skills
• Ability to adapt to the needs of every participant, to ensure that workshops and training sessions are inclusive
• Intermediate level IT skills in standard Microsoft packages
• Strong organisational skills
• High levels of enthusiasm and motivation
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Ability to work with minimum supervision

**Extended closing date for applications: 5pm on Wednesday 15 September 2021**

To apply, please complete the accompanying application form and equalities monitoring form and return these to Claire Currington via email

Interviews will be held in person on Tuesday 28 September 2021 in St Neots (please let us know if you’d like to request a remote interview via Zoom, MS Teams or Skype

EqualiTeach is a Disability Confident Employer

EqualiTeach strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Unfortunately, we are not in a position to offer sponsorship to applicants from overseas.

Although the post is advertised as a full-time position, we are happy to explore flexible working options. If you require the application form in a different format, or reasonable adjustments made for interview, please contact us.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you have any questions, or need any further information about this post, please e-mail Claire Currington

Service Support Officer
Permanent
Full Time, flexible (34.5 hours per week)
Homebased (UK wide)
£21,000 - £23,000

Do you want a varied administration role that really makes a difference? Would you like to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of Macmillan’s services? Do you pride yourself on delivering excellent customer service? If this sounds intriguing, we have a great role for you!

We are striving to do everything we can to ensure that our workforce is representative of the people we support, and those who support us. We advocate for being an inclusive organisation, where everyone can feel that they belong and where there are no barriers to success. 

We offer a range of flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, e.g. 34.5 hours in 4 days instead of 5, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm and more options. 

We have a range of permanent and fixed-term contracts available. The fixed-term contracts are for 12 months; 10 months and 6 months. Please state on the application form which contract you are interested in.

About the role:

Our team of Service Support Officers provide integral assistance which underpins Macmillan’s Services. The role is multi-faceted and the teams are organised so that each week you will focus on one of the following workstreams: finance; course management; data and IT, or volunteering and telephone buddies.

Your responsibilities will range from maintaining customer databases (CRM) and processing new Macmillan Professional appointments to collaborating with our Finance and Grants teams on invoice management and supporting our volunteering and telephone buddying service schemes.  The work is varied, but there is a structured training plan as well as on-going coaching from the team.

We work with a range of stakeholders, providing high-quality customer service and resolving enquiries in an accurate, timely and compliant way, to support Macmillan Professionals, volunteers and people living with cancer.

About you:

We are looking for individuals who are motivated to ensure the successful delivery of Macmillan’s services. You will have experience of working within an administrative, secretarial, customer service or financial setting. You can demonstrate relationship building and team working skills as well as an ability to work within an agreed set of processes.

An excellent verbal and written communicator, your customer service abilities mean you can manage challenging situations with senior internal and external contacts. You have good IT skills and proficiency with standard MS Office packages. 

About Macmillan:

Team Macmillan is greater than the sum of its parts. The combined expertise of our employees, healthcare professionals, volunteers, partners and supporters make us a powerful force for good. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do. They inspire our thinking and guide our action to ensure we are delivering the very best for people living with cancer. 

At Macmillan, we understand how important it is that our workforce is representative of the people we support, and who support us. We particularly welcome applications from Disabled, Minority Ethnic and LGBTQ+ candidates. We strive to ensure that every individual is empowered to bring their best self to work, and that’s why we offer flexibility in our hours, and a range of benefits, to ensure we support you in your life and career ambitions. Macmillan have a great wellbeing offer to help you to do your best work, but also to get the most out of working here. 

We commit to actively developing you and our benefits include private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, generous leave, and interest free loans for season tickets and gym membership. 

Recruitment Process

The application deadline is 26 September 2021, with virtual interviews taking place the week commencing 11 October 2021.

In order to ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all of our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.

The Fundraising Officer supports delivery of Guildford Cathedral’s annual fundraising target. The post holder is responsible for increasing income through the Fundraising Team’s four strategic focus areas, but through Trusts, Legacies and Individual giving in particular. They ensure excellent donor care through efficient and timely processes, including meticulous use of our CRM database. They bring a proactive and solution-focused approach to the work, with highly competent interpersonal, organisational, and IT skills. They work enthusiastically as part of the Cathedral’s team of staff and volunteers to help deliver our vision. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join Restore York for an experienced Fundraiser. You will play a critical role in generating the resources in providing not only a home for persons who have become homeless but also the support mechanisms to residents in establishing a stable home from which lives can be rebuilt and move forward with hope.

Restore is an anti-poverty charity that works with people of any faith or none. We are grounded in Christianity, particularly in scriptural calls to engage in social action and to pursue justice.

To continue to grow our housing options, we need to increase our income streams. You will come with a strong track record of generating, retaining and growing income from grants, trusts, and foundations, alongside church, corporate partnerships, individual regular giving, and event sponsorship.

Role Profile

The Fundraising Officer will be expected to:

• Deliver the outcomes of the fundraising strategy to generate new funding from trusts, statutory bodies, churches, other faith groups, businesses, universities, schools, colleges, and individuals.

• Inspire new supporters to give regularly, maximising Gift Aid, while motivating and developing relationships with existing supporters.

• Establish new corporate partnerships to create new funding opportunities.

• Lead on bid writing and applications in line with donor and organisational requirements; ensuring deadlines for new applications and reporting are met.

• Manage the whole grant cycle from research through to final reports.

• Facilitate strong church partnerships to provide financial and prayer support.

• Analyse, monitor, and report on all fundraising activity and performance to inform ongoing fundraising planning and improvement.

• Liaise with Marketing and Events Officer to deliver a programme of fundraising events across York throughout the year

• Ensure databases are maintained and GDPR compliant.

• Attending the weekly staff team meeting

• Leading staff devotions as part of the rota 

Person Specification

• Proven track record in raising significant funds for charity from corporate organisations, trusts, statutory bodies, and individuals.

• Creativity, imagination, and an entrepreneurial attitude towards fundraising.

• Proactive attitude, drive, and enthusiasm to carry out projects to conclusion.

• Good organisational and project management skills across multiple projects.

• Ability to meet financial targets.

• Expertise in hosting fundraising events.

• Ability to motivate, influence and nurture new and existing relationships using excellent communication and networking skills.

• Data analysis skills and statistical proficiency to draw actionable insights.

• Self-motivated with resilience, particularly when faced with setbacks.

Title: Single Point of Entry Officer
Hours: 30 hours p/w
Contract: 4 days p/w
Reporting to: Single Point of Entry Manager
Salary: SC4/SP18 (£23,924.00 pro rata including London Weighting)

Mind in the City, Hackney & Waltham Forest is the lead partner in the City & Hackney Wellbeing Network, a network of voluntary sector organisations who together deliver an exciting and innovative package of support for people with mental health issues in Hackney and the City of London. The Wellbeing Network provides targeted interventions aimed at maintaining wellbeing and supporting those with a broad range of mental health issues.

The Single Point of Entry Officer role is part of a dynamic and effective team facilitating entrance to the City & Hackney Wellbeing Network, as well as other services and projects run by Mind in the City, Hackney & Waltham Forest. The team determine client eligibility for projects through triage and assessment, connecting clients to appropriate services internally & externally to best meet their needs. In this role you will hold a caseload of people, supporting them through their journey within the City & Hackney Wellbeing Network, providing one-to-one support, access to groups and regular reviews.

The deadline for applications is 1st October 2021. To apply, please complete the application form and attach it together with your CV, please ensure you attach both when you press "Apply Now".

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage applications from those from ethnic minority backgrounds or other underrepresented backgrounds.

We are a disability confident employer. All applicants with a disability, who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. If this applies to you, please ensure you complete the equal opportunities section of the application form.

We at Mind CHWF want to assure you that your privacy and the security of your data is our top priority. It always has been, and it will continue to be, as we refine our policies and internal processes. Please take a moment to read through our privacy notice.

Whilst advertised as full-time we invite applicants looking for part-time and job share.

We offer our team:  • Flexible hours and hybrid working • Personalised training and development plans • New modern office space • Opportunity to be part of the wider Young People’s Foundation movement and make a real difference to the local community

Working as part of the Member Development Team you will be working closely with the Sector Development Manager and other staff members to help support and develop our membership.Responsible for delivering parts of the core member offer this role is also to identify development opportunities for the membership and bring the solutions to the membership. 

With a diverse range of small and medium sized members this is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting and developing organisations. 

More details are available in the job description and on our website

Responsible to: Trusts & Fundraising Manager

Location: The Greenhouse Centre, Marylebone, London

Salary: £22,000 - £25,000 per annum (negotiable depending on skills and experience)

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

About Us

Established in 2002, Greenhouse Sports charity is leading the fight for a future where London’s young people are supported and empowered, whatever their challenges, through sport. We coach and mentor young people from deprived backgrounds because the crisis for children living in deprivation is real and it is urgent. Children from the poorest families are 3 times more likely to not participate in any extra-curricular activities compared to those from wealthier families, and they lack many opportunities that are available to their wealthier peers. They are more likely to leave school with no qualifications, be excluded from school get involved in crime and gang violence and suffer from mental health issues.

Greenhouse are here to make sure they get the best possible chance to do well in life and have the resilience to overcome life’s difficulties. We run extracurricular breakfast, lunch and after-school clubs at mainstream and special educational needs schools across London. Young people who have the opportunity to play sport regularly and be mentored by coaches who are role-models, become adults who have confidence, resilience and leadership potential.

Join us in our fight for young people in London. For many, London is a great place for children to grow up in. Greenhouse Sports wants London to be a great place for all children to grow up.

The Role

The fundraising landscape has changed considerably over the last couple of years, and this is an exciting time to join our established, high-performing team as we seek to reach new audiences and innovate digitally. Working within the Partnerships team (corporates, trusts, major donors) to achieve annual income targets, you will be the first point of contact for all community and supporter led fundraising.

You’ll be joining as Greenhouse Sports emerges from a successful couple of years of fundraising which is enabling us to prepare for growth of our services at a time when young people need our support more than ever. This is a great role for someone who wants to develop their fundraising knowledge and skills across a variety of income streams and be part of a team making the impossible possible.

The Person

The successful candidate will have the following:

• A keen understanding and belief in the Greenhouse Sports mission
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to work under own initiative, managing your workload and working collaboratively with the wider Fundraising Team and internal staff
• Experience of managing the back end of all supporter fundraising platforms (Just Giving, Virgin Money, GS website).
• Excellent IT skills
• Experience working with website content management systems, social media, analytics

All Greenhouse Sports employees are provided with comprehensive Continuous Professional Development support and are expected to commit fully to Greenhouse Sports’ Safeguarding & Child Protection and Equal Opportunities Policies.

To Apply

For further details please download the job description for a detailed breakdown of responsibilities.

Please be aware that late applications and speculative CVs alone will not be accepted. We will be reviewing applications from the job advert opening date, so we recommend applying early to avoid missing the opportunity.

Closing Date:  8 September 2021 at 23:59 hours.

Please note skills and ability testing will form part of the selection process.

Greenhouse Sports recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Greenhouse Sports is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore applicants must be willing to undergo child protection training and screening including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and obtaining satisfactory references from past employers.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible to: Chief Executive

Job Title: Human Rights Officer

Hours of Work: Full- Time (35 hours per week)

Salary:  £28,000 PA + 4% employers pension contribution

Length of Contract: Fixed Term to 30th September 2024 (likelihood of extension depending on funding).

Office Base: Glasgow (but travel expected throughout Scotland & a level of home working pending Scottish Government COVID restriction guidelines).

Main Objectives of the job

To provide the lead in delivering human rights mainstreaming support to organisations across all sectors.

To deliver human rights training webinars and learning sessions across all sectors.

To help organise and facilitate engagement between public service providers and EM groups / communities.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. To promote race equality and human rights mainstreaming support programme to organisations across all sectors.

1. To deliver human rights (and race equality) mainstreaming consultancy support to organisations across all sectors and producing summary reports that record discussion areas and agreed outcomes / actions for implementation..

1. To support mainstream and private sector organisations in implementing human rights (and race equality) actions following CEMVO consultancy support and track / monitor progress.

1. To design, organise and deliver high quality human rights (and race equality) training webinars to public and private sector service providers, ensuring that it is pitched at a level where organisations are able to develop good human rights (and race equality) policies and practices.

1. To organize and facilitate human rights (and race equality) learning webinars which will aim to stimulate discussion and learning on areas such as EM workforce development, EM data gathering, positive action, effective EM community engagement, etc.

1. To identify and upload onto CEMVO website, and draft bulletins / publications / newsletters on human rights (and race equality) good policies and practices and disseminate widely so that learning can be shared across all sectors.

1. To support public and private service providers in engaging with intersectional EM communities as part of implementing their actions or policy and service development consultations or general engagement with civic and public life, with the aim of ensuring EM lived experiences help inform policy and good practice development.

1. To help develop any improved structures (including engagement agreements, etc) for implementation of the race equality and human rights mainstreaming programme and ensure monitoring and evaluation processes are in place to record the meeting of project outcomes.

1. To develop promotional materials for the race equality and human rights mainstreaming programme where needed.

1. To draft CEMVO responses to human rights (and race equality) related policy consultations and organize EM engagement where needed for lived experiences to help inform policy development

1. To lead and work with the Chief Executive in responding to human rights (and  race equality) related consultations and attend policy / discussion tables to help advance the race equality and human rights agenda in Scotland

1. To provide quarterly and end of year reports to the Chief Executive when requested

1. To ensure annual and quarterly work plans are in place so as to meet outputs and outcomes of the mainstreaming support programme

1. To continually increase own awareness and knowledge of human rights and race equality issues, including legislation, policies and practices

1. To undertake other appropriate duties and tasks that will enhance the work of CEMVO Scotland as requested by the Chief Executive, including drafting of funding applications

1. This job description is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and tasks but indicates the main responsibilities required from employees in this role. The organisation reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post-holder at any time according to the needs of the organisation’s business.

1. There is a requirement to work flexibly, including home working, working evenings and weekends as necessary in order to ensure appropriate fulfillment of duties.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

• Extensive knowledge, understanding and experience of human rights, particularly around addressing institutional discrimination and organizational development in mainstreaming of human rights policies and practices.

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of current human rights legislative framework, Public Sector Equalities Duties, and reporting cycles / processes  for mainstreaming reports and outcomes.

• Extensive knowledge of the human rights political and policy landscape in Scotland and of race / equality outcomes

• Extensive experience in designing and delivering high quality human rights training to a wide variety of audiences (e.g Public Bodies, Third & Private Sector) and undertaking evaluation processes to measure successful outcomes

• Experience in organizing webinars and facilitating discussion on good human rights / race equality policies and practices

• Skills and experience in drafting bulletins, publications, and newsletters, etc on good human rights policies and practices

• Good knowledge and understanding of community engagement standards and processes

• Strong knowledge and understanding of Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) processes

• Extensive background in human rights policy development, with the ability to respond to consultations, contribute to high level human rights / race equality forums and advisory groups  

• Good communication, inter-personal and networking skills, including good presentational and public speaking skills

• Commitment to the development of the ethnic minority voluntary sector, as well as good understanding of the issues affecting the sector

• Demonstrated experience in thinking and working strategically to progressing human rights and race equality in Scotland

• Ability to meet targets and deadlines to achieve project outcomes

• Good organisational skills, including organising events and planning own work load

• Excellent writing and report writing skills, including drafting of detailed briefing papers

• Ability to travel across Scotland to attend events, meetings, conferences, etc.

• Good knowledge and skills in using online platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams to deliver events  

• Able to be flexible in working occasional weekends and evenings, and working from home.

DESIRABLE

• Good knowledge and understanding of Race Equality, and in the development policies and practices within this area  

• Experience of undertaking consultancy work, especially in the area of implementation of human rights / race equality policies and practices to address and improve race / equality outcomes within mainstream organisations

We are looking for a highly motivated, creative communication professional who has excellent written skills and is positive, proactive and eager to learn. You will be working in a small but growing team so a hands-on, solution focused approach is a must.

The position is a full-time post, mainly Monday to Friday working regular office hours, with flexibility to support with ad hoc events at evenings and weekends.

Interviews will be held face to face

FORWARD is the African women-led organisation working to end violence against women and girls (VAWG). From female genital mutilation and child marriage to domestic and sexual violence, we tackle abuse and discrimination – enabling African women and girls to have the dignity, health and equality they deserve.

FORWARD is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Community Programme Officer who will support the development, planning, implementation and monitoring of FORWARD’s UK community engagement work to tackle female genital mutilation (FGM), other forms of VAWG and support the health and wellbeing of those affected. As the Community Programme Officer, you will have a proven track-record of group facilitation skills, working with minority community women and groups. You will have good knowledge of working with Black, Ethnic and Minority communities on women’s empowerment, VAWG, FGM, health and support work.

Job Purpose

1. To mobilise and oversee FORWARD’s community support and advocacy services.You will monitor the strategy, programme planning and delivery of the community and related training programmes and manage the delivery of projects; monitor progress towards targets.
    
2. You will have some responsibility for fundraising, budgeting, financial management, financial control and reporting to funders. You will also oversee the implementation of FORWARD’s strategic goals and community projects.

 As part of the recruitment and selection process the FORWARD will undertake DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) checking of all individuals who will work directly with children and vulnerable adults. We are committed to welcoming people from a diverse background, culture and experience. FORWARD considers being a female is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for this post under the Equality Act 2010.

Due to the volume of application only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  We are sorry we are unable to reply to all submissions.

Closing date: 24th September 2021 and Interview date: Monday 4th October 2021