Development assistant jobs near Westminster, Greater London

We are delighted to be recruiting an Executive Assistant to our CEO!

As an experienced Executive Assistant, you will support our CEO and ensure the smooth running of the Chief Executive's office. This involves proactive diary management, making all necessary arrangements for internal and external meetings, understanding the CEO’s priorities and supporting through the efficient management of time and focus. You are a skilled problem solver and plan ahead. You are an expert communicator, on the phone, in all written forms including email and face-to-face. You work well under pressure, are self-motivated and can manage upwards.  You are creative, adaptable and a passionate team player who enjoys getting things done. You live our values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity.

The role, at the heart of Place2Be, will involve liaising with all teams across Place2Be as well as our Chair and our terrifically committed Board of Trustees.  You will be responsible for minute-taking of Executive, Committee and Trustee meetings and organising board meetings. You will also have contact with a wide range of external stakeholders including head teachers, key partners from government and high level funders and supporters.

As a frequent first-point of contact in this fast-paced, dynamic organisation, you will play a key role in leading and reflecting the highest quality of standards and professionalism. We can depend on you to remember the finer details at all times. We are particularly interested in attracting applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. You have integrity and are trustworthy. This role involves dealing with sensitive and confidential issues, discretion is key at all times. You will have a passion and interest in people, a commitment to making a difference in children’s lives so they can reach their full potential.

What will I be responsible for in my new role?

You will:

• Provide administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer and act as Secretary, administering and taking minutes of Executive and Committee meetings
• Manage diary, organise meetings and conference calls, book meeting rooms and refreshments, prepare agendas, source and provide briefings, follow up on progress, source and book external venues when necessary      

• Liaise and interact with senior internal management, trustees and external contacts. Manage and administer all enquiries to the CEO’s office, prioritising as appropriate
• Manage office in the absence of the CEO - keep abreast of developments, handle contacts sensitively, take and, where possible, deal with telephone messages and internal and external queries
• Co-ordinate and organise visits and visitors         
• Arrange travel and produce itineraries.

  As the successful candidate:

   

  You will:

• possess excellent communication skills - written and verbal – with a confident and pleasant telephone manner, maintaining confidentiality
• feel at ease communicating with a wide range of people, confidently building and maintaining relationships
• possess the ability to work effectively with all levels within the organisation and with key external partners and funders
• be proficient in diary management, report preparation, business writing and able to work at Director level in a busy office environment 
• well organised, strong planner, unflappable, with experience of keeping calm and focused when working under pressure
• possess the ability to use own initiative, be energetic and a self-starter
• be numerate, have strong writing skills, demonstrating attention to detail and able to produce written documents to a high standard
   

• 1st Interview date: 1st September at EC1V 4LW
   

  In return we offer you a range of fantastic benefits including:

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
• Robust Learning and Development Programme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance, 4x Annual Salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mobile Phone Discounts (EE Network)
• Cycle purchase and season ticket loan schemes
• Extended Maternity/Paternity Pay

• If you share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity and have the counselling skills and patience to support some of the UK’s most vulnerable young people and families, we would love you to join us. It’s sensitive and demanding work – but hugely rewarding and fulfilling - you will be helping to give young people a brighter future.

Assistant Director – Innovation and Improvement Programmes

£84,098 per annum plus excellent benefits

12 months fixed term contract  - maternity cover

Full time role and hybrid working with a minimum of 1 day/week in our London office

The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK.

It’s an exciting time to join us at the Health Foundation. We are currently developing our new strategy for the next three years and setting our priorities for how we’ll drive impact in health and social care, now and into the future. This includes adapting our improvement approaches to the changing external environment of workforce and funding pressures in health and care, alongside new opportunities emerging from better data and technologies.

Reporting to our Director of Innovation and Improvement, Malte Gerhold, and collaborating closely with senior leaders across the organisation, you will lead aspects of further developing and implementing our new strategy. You will also manage our Design and Delivery team to scope new funding programmes to experiment and innovate with how we drive impact. The Design and Delivery team is made up of 11 individuals working directly with our award holders, who are innovating across the spectrum of health and care all over the country. You will also line manage the wider team’s business manager and executive assistant support.

You will bring your extensive experience leading teams to scope new programmes of work, and supporting them to successfully deliver.

We expect you to contribute your creative and strategic approaches as a thought partner in our work, and bring your expertise around technology and innovation to push the boundaries of how The Health Foundation can transform our health and care ecosystem. You will also bring experience working in the health and care sector to the role.

We look forward to you joining our Improvement Leadership team, and being an inspiring and supportive leader in the organisation.

Shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to speak with the Assistant Director – Innovation and Improvement Programmes who is going on maternity leave, to learn more about the role.

To find out more about the role and what we are looking for, please read the job description.

To apply for this role please submit your CV and a supporting statement, which answers the following questions

• What are your motivations for this role and what you would personally bring to it?
• Please outline your experience leading a team to scope and deliver new programmes of work
• Please tell us about your understanding of how innovation happens in complex systems like health and social care

The supporting statement should be no longer than 2 pages.

Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.

Application deadline: 30th August 2022, 23:59

Interviews will be scheduled for the week commencing 5th September

We value equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from different backgrounds.  We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have accessibility requirements.

Do you have lived experience of spinal cord injury? Are you passionate about making sure people get the support they need to transform their lives?

If so, Back Up could offer you an inspiring and fulfilling role making a significant difference to the lives of people affected by spinal cord injuries.

About the role:

When someone sustains a spinal cord injury, it is a life changing experience.

Back Up’s Services are there for everyone affected by spinal cord injury. The team are based across the UK working directly with spinal cord injury centres’, hospitals – or indeed anywhere that people affected by spinal cord injury may be.

As our Services Support Assistant, you will be a key point of contact for our staff, volunteers and many of the people who use our services. You will love being busy, will be highly organised and able to keep an overview of activity to make sure the team are able to provide the highest quality support at all times.

Whether it be making follow up calls to those already using our services or responding to incoming requests for support and setting up new referrals – you will be passionate about being able to demonstrate the impact of what we do, and will see for yourself how Back Up quite literally transforms lives.

About us:

At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.

Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they deserve; and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing specific services to children and young people.

Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.

You will be responsible for the smooth operation of the office and for supporting staff in a small and agile organisation. The position also provides high-level executive support to the CEO as well as administrative support to the Trustee Board, SMT and day-to-day office management and reception. Reporting directly to the CEO, the role involves confidential, high-level information, engagement with a wide range of external stakeholders, as well as offering administrative support to the charity’s small research portfolio. This is a diverse, hands-on role which requires professionalism, interpersonal skills, energy and attention to detail.

In addition, you will have the ability to manage a busy and varied workload, determine priorities, change direction at short notice, as required, whilst always remaining calm under pressure.  You will be conscientious with meticulous attention to detail.

This role requires someone who is highly organised and able to prioritise proactively, who takes ownership, can drive change and make things happen. However, we are more interested in your potential than we are in a perfect career or education. We are keen to meet people who have a passion for the work that we do and have picked up strong organisational and communication skills as they have gone along!

Deadline for applications is midnight on Monday 29th August. Interviews anticipated to take place the week beginning 12th August.

Just Like Us is the LGBT+ young people’s charity and works with thousands of schools and young people across the UK through its programmes. 

We are recruiting for a Development Assistant to support our fundraising activities, which will enable us to realise our five-year strategy to ensure schools become more inclusive places where LGBT+ young people are able to thrive. 

This role is critical to the success of Just Like Us. You will support the Director of Development and Development Officer to enable the charity to grow and diversify our income and ensure we remain financially sustainable so that we can reach even more LGBT+ young people across the UK.

This role is an entry-level position and will provide the successful candidate with a strong foundation for a career in fundraising within the voluntary sector. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, with strong written and verbal skills, and good organisational and administrative skills to join a friendly, driven Development Team. 

We are very keen to hear from underrepresented voices, particularly trans and non-binary, Black and/or PoC candidates.

Title: Gaming Development Assistant

Salary: £17,699 - £19,632 per annum + London Allowance of £3,500

Hours 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Based: Vauxhall, London & Home-based

Closing date: 21/08/2022

Interview date: w/c 29/08/2022

Department Structure

This is your opportunity to join an incredibly successful, friendly and supportive team of fundraisers and play a significant role in delivering successful fundraising campaigns. The Prize Led Team is part of Direct Giving and consists of two Fundraisers, an Assistant and a Manager. The team are responsible for the running and promotion of all Marie Curie prize led products; four core raffles a lottery programme and acquisition and stewardship campaigns. Examples of what you might work on would be assisting with our quarterly lottery newsletter mailing, telemarketing campaigns and email marketing. This role sits within the Prize Led Team but provides support for all of Direct Giving when needed.

In this role you'll have a fantastic chance to learn quickly about all areas of fundraising in particular prize led fundraising as you'll work closely with the Direct Giving Fundraisers, Manager and stakeholders to provide administrative, operational and marketing support. This includes all invoicing and financial admin. As the Direct Giving Assistant you would be the direct point of contact for supporters with prize led related queries and so vital in ensuring a fantastic supporter experience. This is a really varied role with opportunities to gain experience in lots of marketing channels.

What we are looking for:

• Some experience in the charity sector or in a customer service or administrative role
• A motivated problem solver, an excellent communicator, looking to make a difference, eager to grow and expand your knowledge of prize led fundraising and the charity sector
• A keen interest in building a career in fundraising

What's in it for you:

• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Continuous development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

About us:

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

Role summary

Within Inter Mediate’s Projects Team, the Project Development Officer (PDO) will help develop and deliver projects contributing to IM’s overall goal of advancing peace negotiations and reducing conflict violence.  

Working under the direction and guidance of Inter Mediate’s Projects Directors, in coordination with the Policy Director, Operations Team and CEO, the PDO will support the Project Team to:

• Support and implement Inter Mediate’s existing projects portfolio supporting peace talks and other high-level peace initiatives.
• Manage relationships with senior stakeholders in conflict and peace processes.
• Identify and develop new projects entry points.
• Monitor and analyse political developments across areas relevant to Inter Mediate’s work.
• Research lessons from past peace efforts relevant to Inter Mediate’s current work.
• Support the Operations Team and Project Directors to prepare project proposals and budgets, narrative and financial reporting, and collect evidence of project impact.

Specific responsibilities:

• Contribute to strategies to deliver Inter Mediate projects and institutional priorities.
• Support the Project Directors to cultivate and maintain relationships with key interlocutors and relevant experts in the field.
• Draft high quality policy memos, speeches and concept notes for senior audiences.
• Provide logistical support for project delivery, including managing travel and security of project consultants.
• Monitor media, think tanks and other analysis centres on conflict dynamics, and produce briefings and analytic papers for the CEO ahead of travel or engagement with key interlocutors.
• Oversee production of research papers on peacemaking lessons, based on demand from interlocutors.
• Scope for potential new projects and develop new project feasibility studies.
• Undertake travel, including to conflict settings.
• Support the Project Directors and Operations Team in donor management and project accountability, including contributing to preparation of project proposals and budgets, and reporting in line with donor requirements.
• Compile project progress reports for senior management/trustees’ meetings.
• Represent IM in external contexts where necessary.
• Undertake other tasks in support of IM’s work overall as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Successful candidates would need to demonstrate:

• A masters degree in politics, conflict resolution and peacebuilding, international affairs, public policy or an equivalent subject. Relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu.

• Three years of work experience in conflict resolution or peace process support for a governmental, non-governmental or inter-governmental organisation, or an equivalent field such as diplomacy, humanitarian access, political risk advisory services, conflict journalism or conflict analysis.

• Excellent written English, and evidence of ability to produce high-quality written work to deadline.

• A strong understanding of political and conflict dynamics and the ability to produce well-structured and concise analysis

• Ability to operate successfully in high pressure, sensitive political environments and support high-level individuals

• Evidence of strong cross-cultural interpersonal skills.

• Flexibility and adaptability to support the smooth running of a small team, and willingness to take an “all hands on deck” approach when required.

• Fluency in French, Russian or Mandarin a major advantage.

ABOUT WESEEHOPE

WeSeeHope is a small international development organisation committed to creating sustainable change for vulnerable children in Southern and Eastern Africa.

We work across five countries - Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe - in areas where children are acutely impacted by a lack of opportunity, exploitation and isolation. Focusing primarily on education, child rights and economic empowerment, we address these issues through seven community-led programmes delivered in partnership with local NGOs and community-based organisations.

Our aim is that vulnerable children have the skills to change their own futures, and that their families and communities are able to support them along the way.

ABOUT THE ROLE

WeSeeHope is looking for a well organised and enthusiastic Programme Assistant to join our London team on a full-time basis. Reporting to our Programme Officer you will play a key role in supporting a diverse range of projects through data collection, monitoring and evaluation. You will work alongside our valued in-country partners, Country Managers and Africa Director in Southern and Eastern Africa, as well as our Head of Programmes & Strategy and Director of Finance in the UK.

In your role, you will gain valuable and varied experience as part of a small and passionate team, and be able to see the tangible impact of our community-led work on children across Southern and Eastern Africa. 

Main duties and responsibilities

Programme Support

• Review our bi-annual partner monitoring reports and provide feedback to the Programmes team.
• Manage and update key programme spreadsheets.
• Communicate with our partners on specific dates and deadlines.
• Respond to new grant and funding requests.
• Assist with Trustee Project Sub-Committee (PSC) meetings, including document preparation and minute taking.
• Provide general administrative support to the Programme team.

Outcome and Impact Data

• Gather key outcome, impact and financial data from partner proposals, budgets and reports, and input on our programmes database.
• Support the ongoing development of WeSeeHope’s external data dashboards in partnership with our corporate partner Qlik.
• Collect, track and input data from our Child Headed Households Programme and Vocational Training Programme into databases that feed into the dashboards.
• Conduct monthly updates and upkeep of our dashboards.

Village Investors Programme (VIP)

• Assist with data collection and entry for our VIP.
• Communicate with partners on late and missing data.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) per partner for this programme.
• Conduct basic data analysis to help inform our approach.

Content for Communications

• Work with the Communications team to update our annual statistics.
• Seek out and share quantitative and qualitative data from partner reports that will be of use to the Communications team.
• Gather consent from our partners for the use of the images and stories on our fundraising and communications platforms.

Finance Support

• Support our Director of Finance with maintaining and updating the partner payments log on a monthly basis.
• Prepare the partner payment journal for Sage, our accounting software.
• Update the financial database for programme budgets and completed payments.

ROLE PROFILE – KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES

Candidates will need to bring the following knowledge and experience to the role:

Essential

• Excellent proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.

Desirable

• Experience in administrative tasks such as responding to email enquiries and diary management.
• Experience in data entry and database management.
• Experience in data analysis and reporting back to the team.
• Experience in supporting a busy team.
• Working in an office environment.

Candidates will ideally need to bring the following attributes to the role:

• Highly organised, with the ability to multitask, prioritise workload and meet deadlines. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Proactive self-starter with a “can-do” attitude.
• Happy in both lead and support roles and a flexible team player. 
• Interest in international development.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Salary: £23,000 per annum.
• Holidays: 25 working days per year, pro rata.
• Group pension scheme: 3% employer pension contribution, post probation period. 
• Group life insurance: Three times annual salary, post probation period.
• Maternity, paternity & shared parental leave: Enhanced pay exceeding statutory minimum.
• Working hours: 9:30am - 5:00pm with one hour for lunch. Attendance at meetings and events out of hours will sometimes be required but will be compensated with time in lieu.
• Office location: Our private office is in a WorkSpace building called Edinburgh House, which is within a 10-minute walk from both Kennington and Vauxhall stations. The building has a large communal area with a cafe and plenty of co-working space.
• Remote working: You will have the opportunity to work remotely in line with our policy, which is currently two days a week.
• Travel: You will have the opportunity to travel to visit and see our programmes in action first-hand.

HOW TO APPLY & KEY DATES

If you are interested in applying, please click through to our website and email an up-to-date CV and completed application form.

Applications for the Programme Assistant role will be open until 9am on Thursday 18th August 2022.

All shortlisted candidates will be asked for an interview on Thursday 25th August.

An alternative date can be discussed.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

At WeSeeHope we are committed to transparency and equal opportunities throughout our recruitment process. We recruit with openness, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, and employ people based on their ability to carry out the role being recruited for.

We ensure that all applicants are considered equitably and consistently, and no applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds, including race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, gender identity and/or expression, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age.

Find out more by reading our Recruitment Policy on our website.

Salary: £32,550 per annum pro-rata (plus £4,000 London Weighting)

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Job Purpose: This role is all about developing new Major Corporate income generating relationships, specifically in London and into South East England. You will be responsible for establishing and stewarding these Major Corporate supporter journeys. You will be working as part of a wider team who are responsible for the delivery of our ambitious fundraising and business development strategy.

You will lead on the development of the South East Corporate Development Strategy, using your existing knowledge of the corporate landscape across London and the South East and high value relationships you already have experience of and demonstrable success with.

Developing and delivering innovative products and programmes that maximise engagement and interaction with major corporate partners, you will contribute to the teams overall fundraising budget. To do this you will need to deliver the overarching Corporate Strategy with your colleagues and in support of the Corporate Relationships Manager (North East), aimed at identifying, cultivating and stewarding Corporate Partner support.

Oasis Community Housing is a Christian homelessness charity based in Gateshead. Working across North East England and South London, our ambitious new strategy aims to widen our reach and amplify our impact for men, women and vulnerable families facing homelessness.  We help more than 1,000 people every year by providing housing, specialised support and, more fundamentally, a place where they feel they can belong.

Oasis Community Housing is part of the Oasis Charitable Trust group of charities, which has education and community development projects (UK and overseas) working to a common vision of creating communities in which everyone can thrive and reach their God-given potential.

*There is an Occupational Requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian, as per exemptions in The Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9)

Closing date for applications is 30th August 2022 at 09:00am

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, meeting essential criteria and Enhanced DBS (dependent on role).

Oasis Community Housing is an equal opportunities employer

Registered charity no. 1107554.

To apply for this role, please use the link below, where you will find more information about the Job Description, Application Guidance and our Ethos and Values.

Hours: Full time (2 days working from home)

Location: South East London, SE5

Closing date: 15/08/2022

Interview date: 23/08/2022

Our vision is to end street homelessness. At Thames Reach we are committed to helping homeless and vulnerable people to live in decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives.

As Learning and Development Coordinator you will be responsible for organising learning and development (L&D), to support Thames Reach staff to deliver high quality and effective services.

You will:

• Co-ordinate the activities of the learning and development function by organising training, responding to organisational training requirements and sourcing training providers.
• Provide information and guidance on L&D practice to managers.
• Reviewing the L&D requirements from appraisals and from other sources of data with feedback from senior managers.
• Administer L&D activities.

To succeed as the L&D Coordinator, you will have:

• Experience working in a L&D / HR role with substantial administrative duties.
• Excellent organisation and planning skills.
• Be a proficient user of Microsoft Office applications, including databases.
• Show initiative and attention to detail.
• Good at developing and maintaining good and effective working relationships.
• Have an interest in homelessness and a desire to support us to have a positive impact on the lives of homeless people.

We are listed in the top 100 UK Best Workplaces 2022 in the UK. As part of a commitment to our employees we offer: 

• Generous holiday allowance – 29 days per year plus 8 public holidays (pro rata).
• Pension – we contribute 6.5% to your pension when you contribute 1.5%. 
• Excellent development opportunities – career progression, regular supervision and appraisals, and learning programmes to support your career with Thames Reach. 
• Wellbeing support – our 24/7 employee assistance programme and opportunities for TOIL. 
• Life assurance – four times your annual salary with cover starting on your first day of employment.
• Critical illness – one year’s annual salary in the event you are diagnosed with a critical illness.
• Other benefits including interest free season ticket and cycle to work loans.

Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

This role is an exciting post for someone who loves meeting new people and exploring/researching new places. You will be passionate about supporting people to be their best selves, making sure everyone has a seat at the table. You will be happy to facilitate change and enthusiastic to represent an organisation which puts people with lived experience at the heart of everything they do. You will be a self-starter with great communications skills and a dedication to supporting people with current or lived experience to engage in the change making process. The role requires a flexible, pro-active and open approach to work, specifically within the values of Justlife.

The role will establish Temporary Accommodation Action Group (TAAGs) in five further London boroughs (Westminster, Newham, Waltham Forest, Tower Hamlets and Haringey), in partnership with local stakeholders. Funded by the Trust for London’s Better Temporary Accommodation for Londoners Initiative, this project will amplify the voices of temporary accommodation (TA) residents, connecting them with others and enabling them to advocate, lobby and influence for meaningful change, positively impacting the circumstances of those living in TA, in London and nationally. 

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY
ASSOCIATE
Development and Outreach Department
London Office
Application Deadline: 22 August 2022

The Development and Outreach Department of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking candidates for the position of Associate in its London office, to support the team with programme engagement for major and leadership donors, as well as to provide assistance with HRW’s fundraising and outreach activities in the UK. This full-time position (40 hours) will be based in the London office and requires availability to work occasional night and weekend events. The Associate reports to the Manager, Development and Outreach Department based in Barcelona.

Due to COVID-19, many of our global offices are operating in reduced capacities. The successful candidate may be required to work remotely temporarily, but will be expected to work from the London office 3 days per week. We recognize that this moment, during the pandemic, is a uniquely difficult time for most people, particularly those with caregiving responsibilities, and we aim to be as flexible and supportive as possible in both the recruitment for and onboarding of this position.

Responsibilities:

1. Prepare, draft, edit, format and/or distribute written content for HRW to further engage UK audiences with its work including: correspondence, documents and other materials, including web content for the UK website, event registration pages and other materials, newsletters and donor updates (using online software such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Engaging Networks and Mailchimp) as well as other relevant communications and social media content;

2. Support prospect, major and leadership donor cultivation and stewardship by coordinating correspondence, contacting donors when required, scheduling and preparing for donor meetings and events, tracking communication, and preparing donor/prospect research and meeting briefings;

3. Assist with logistics and support for in-person and online events, such as annual dinners, receptions, committee meetings, briefings, and other events throughout the year – particularly with the drafting of event materials and correspondence, prospect research, engaging event attendees with HRW work, and other duties as required; 

4. Provide overall administrative support to the team and to HRW’s UK Charitable Trust, including scheduling, preparing for and taking minutes at meetings, preparing agendas and background materials, responding to written and phone inquiries, recording and processing divisional finances, and making travel arrangements;

5. Identify areas of interest for our community with regards to HRW’s work so that the Development & Outreach department can adopt a proactive and strategic approach to events;

6. Support the maintenance of the UK universe of donors and prospects within HRW’s Salesforce database including updating records and information, generating financial reports, lists and queries, optimizing data collection, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of the data, and overseeing data adherence to the General Data Protection Regulation;

7. Identify opportunities for improvement and optimization of the use of Salesforce database and other systems, tools and processes for the Development and Outreach team in London;

8. Support the team with the tracking and recording of income and revenue, focusing particularly on major donor and leadership gifts and leadership prospects;

9. Assist the team with the administration of all gifts, including processing, tracking and acknowledging gifts using HRW’s Salesforce database as well as regularly updating the Development and Outreach team; and

10. Carry out other duties as required. 

Qualifications:

Education: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in international relations, social sciences, communications/marketing, or a related field is required.

Experience: A minimum of one year of relevant work experience is required.

Related Skills and Knowledge:

1. Prior office/administration experience and strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail are required. 

2. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required. 

3. Capacity to translate complex messages into language that is simple, compelling and engaging is desirable.

4. Experience with Salesforce or other CRM/donor database software is preferred. 

5. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a variety of audiences, including donors, are required. 

6. Experience with major donors, philanthropy, community engagement, and/or event planning is preferred. 

7. Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines while juggling multiple tasks simultaneously is required. 

8. Self-motivation and the ability to prioritize with minimal supervision and work independently as well as function as a member of a team with staff in multiple locations globally is required. 

9. Strong analytical skills and the natural curiosity and creativity needed to use and interpret data, is required. conduct online research are required. 

10. Ability to make sound decisions consistent with functions is required. 

11. Proficiency in computer programs including MS Office applications is required. 

12. Strong interest in human rights is desirable. 

Other: Applicants for this position must possess current UK work authorization.

Salary and Benefits: Human Rights Watch offers competitive salary and comprehensive employer- paid benefits.

How to Apply: Please apply immediately or by 22 August 2022 by visiting our online job portal and attaching a letter of interest and resume or CV, preferably as PDF files. No calls or email inquiries, please. Only complete applications will be reviewed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Due to the large response, application submissions via email will not be accepted and inquiries regarding the status of applications will go unanswered.

Human Rights Watch is strong because it is diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Human Rights Watch does not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal record. We welcome all kinds of diversity. Our employees include people who are parents and nonparents, the self-taught and university educated, and from a wide span of socio-economic backgrounds and perspectives on the world. Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer.

Human Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and timely reporting, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in changing the human rights-related policies and practices of influential governments and international institutions.

You will work with our Finance Manager to provide financial, administrative and reporting support to help Praxis to deliver its objectives. 

This is an exciting opportunity to play a significant role in a busy and cutting edge charity supporting migrants at risk or in crisis. You will have experience in an administrative/finance role and knowledge of fundraising processes will be helpful. You must enjoy working collaboratively and be passionate about supporting Praxis to deliver its objectives. You will be energetic and organised, with excellent attention to detail and a good understanding of IT systems and data. A tenacious starter-finisher and problem solver, able to balance a variety of tasks at any given time and escalate problems where appropriate.

Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at-risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they are able to overcome the barriers they face. We have more than 35 years of experience working with migrant communities, and in 2019 we supported around 2,000 people through expert legal advice, housing and peer support. Our holistic approach supports people away from a point of crisis and destitution towards safety, economic independence, social engagement and greater emotional wellbeing.

At Praxis, we work to build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy and improve services. We played a leading role in exposing the Windrush scandal and advocate and campaign for lasting changes to policy and practice to address the root causes of the issues faced by at-risk migrants.

Our Attractive Benefits Package Includes

• A 35 hour working week including flexible working hours
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays)
• You can buy up to 3 days annual leave each year
• A defined contribution pension scheme
• Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you 24/7.
• A season ticket loan to help you spread the cost of your commute

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.

To apply, send us your CV and cover letter demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the job description. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted. Check Praxis website for more details.

Closing date: 21st August at midnight

Interviews: w/c 29th August

About Cord

Cord is an international charity working to make peace a reality where people don’t have the freedom to exercise their rights. We work to build the relationship between those in power and local communities. 

We believe that people flourish when all parts of society work together. Peaceful relationships make that possible. The simple act of talking begins a journey of growth which transforms mistrust, includes the excluded and turns adversaries into allies.

We are a small committed team who love working together to make a huge impact. If you like the sound of us then take a look at the current roles we have available to come and join our team!

About the Role

Are you someone who is passionate about seeing positive change in our world? Can you bring knowledge and creativity in designing innovative and effective peacebuilding programmes?

This is an exciting time to be joining the team as we have been growing our portfolio of donor relationships over the last few years and have recently expanded our work into new countries. Being part of a small, agile team provides opportunities to work on diverse projects and develop a range of skills.

This role provides a great opportunity for someone with experience in writing funding proposals and a keen interest in international development to sharpen their skills and grow their expertise. Cord’s peacebuilding approach means that we work a variety of sectors including women’s empowerment, land rights, freedom of religion or belief and transitional justice, to name a few.

The role will work with country teams to design and mobilise funding in line with our strategy, and will lead on coordinating and writing high quality funding applications, maintain and build relationships with donors and capture and share learning on our core thematics to continuously improve the quality and impact of our programmes.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent writer with meticulous attention to detail, and have proven experience of success in designing and writing successful fundraising proposals. They will have strong research and analysis skills with the ability to form convincing arguments. Be comfortable under pressure, pragmatic and able to handle multiple priorities whilst working as part of an intercultural team.

On a day to day basis you'll be working as part of the Programme Development Group with the Cord country teams and partners writing fundraising proposals, supporting with communications to donors and working to share learning internally across the organisation.