Despite being the wealthiest county in the UK, across Surrey there are many pockets of genuine deprivation, often hidden within towns and villages normally associated with prosperity and high living standards. Society’s most pressing issues, hidden in plain sight.

Since establishing in 2005, the Community Foundation for Surrey has been successfully bringing together those within the county who are in a position to give with those driving local action. We bring together local donors and those acting to provide positive solutions in our communities for local people and disadvantaged individuals.

Companies, individuals, families and trusts can establish a fund with the Foundation, which supports a growing programme of grant-making to communities. The Community Foundation for Surrey is part of a national network of 46 Community Foundations, one of the fastest growing philanthropic movements in the UK.

We have some ambitious targets to grow the Foundation over the next five years, and our new Development Officer will play a key role in supporting the organisation to reach these ambitions. After an exceptional year in 2020, this is a very exciting time to be joining our growing Community Foundation.

What we are looking for
In this newly created role, we are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference by developing a career in the voluntary sector. You will love research and working with data - and be experienced in using a variety of research tools. You will be highly organised and able to prioritise several competing work strands effectively, sometimes working to short deadlines. In addition, you will have the creative flair to write inspiring and engaging proposals for prospect Major Donors.

If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your CV and a covering letter outlining why you are the right candidate for this role.

INTERVIEW DATE: Interviews will take place on 16 February via Zoom.

Business Development Officer

Based at FSC Central Services (Shrewsbury, Shropshire) or an FSC Learning Location

£23,045 - £26,299  per annum

Full Time, Permanent

Field Studies Council is one of the UK’s leading providers of outdoor environmental education. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Field Studies Council (FSC).

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Officer who will Support FSC colleagues in researching and developing potential new areas of business

Working under the direction of the Business Development Manager and in line with FSC’s new business strategy, this is a key operational role which will have day-to-day responsibility for business development, identifying new opportunities for growth in both new and existing markets; designing attractive products to take to the intended market; undertaking sales activity to boost the occupancy and financial returns delivered in each of the FSC’s locations. 

Due to the nature of the role you will be required to travel to our various locations as well as other venues across the UK.  This may occasionally be abroad therefore involving some overnight stays.

To be successful in this key role you will have experience in a similar Business Development role, a successful track record of achieving sales growth in both B2C and B2B markets. Candidates should have experience of developing and adjusting products based on the analysis of competitors products, sales performance, and customer feedback and an understanding of the specialist leisure travel and hospitality industry in the UK

A positive attitude to new business generation and Strong interpersonal skills, and a good instinct for business are essential to the position. You will have an interest in and an understanding of the charity and commercial market.

We want to create a world where everyone feels connected to the environment, so that they can enjoy the benefits it gives and makes choices that help protect it – especially now when our planet is facing issues such as climate change and loss of biodiversity.

As an Investors in People charity, we realise that to achieve our vision we need diverse teams of staff who have a wide range of skills, a real passion for the work of the charity and a pride in their role within it. No matter what role you perform at the FSC, everyone can make a difference and every role is vital to delivering our mission and vision…if this inspires you, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Monday February 1st 2021

Interviews to be arranged thereafter.

We are seeking a capable and proactive Fundraising & Business Development Officer with relevant experience. Your first-hand experience of charity fundraising will enable you to take direct responsibility for a number of accounts with your own fundraising goals. You will work within an organisation which consistently exceeds its targets and delivers significantly positive outcomes for young people.

Inclusivity

MyBnk is committed to building an inclusive culture and working environment that promotes a sense of safety and belonging for our staff to feel supported to achieve their potential.

Young People Development Officer

£15,913.50 per annum, pro rata

plus 7% Employers Pension Contribution

17.5 hours per week (full-time equivalent 35 hours)

initially funded until 31st March 2023

Can you motivate and inspire young people to become the best that they can be?

Interested in supporting young people to develop their essential life skills and gain new experiences?

Are you able to deliver exciting and innovative group activity sessions for young people?

If you answered ‘yes’ to these questions, the Young People Development Officer role might be for you! 

The post holder will work with local young people, living in the Foxhill and Parson Cross neighbourhoods of Sheffield, to co-design, plan, develop and deliver exciting after-school activities based on local needs to support them to become positive and active citizens as they grow older. 

Activities and skills are likely to include growing and gardening, communication and teamwork, outdoor skills, problem solving and citizenship. The opportunities will support young people to develop valuable life skills and experiences through fun and engaging sessions. Young people will build up records of accomplishments and receive certificates of achievement.

On Saturday mornings, a Brunch Club will be delivered providing the opportunity for young people to prepare and cook a healthy breakfast or lunch, participate in arts & crafts and join in with sport and exercise. 

The post holder will record, monitor and evaluate young people’s activities, and the development made by each child & young person using project monitoring and tracking systems. 

Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. We all share it. And it drives our Fundraising team to get out there and bring in the funds we need to protect children and prevent abuse. Join us as a Prospect Development Officer, and get more people involved in change that means everything. Fundraising underpins our commitment to vulnerable children across the country, and our generous supporters account for almost 90% of the NSPCC’s annual income.

As a part of the Supporter Management Team, the Prospect Development Officer plays a key role in identifying and building relationships with our future high value supporters. An analytical mind and strong communication skills see the role supporting colleagues across high value fundraising by both identifying new business leads; and by helping to cultivate successful supporter relationships through donor insight.

The Supporter Management Team was created to steward and grow the NSPCC’s high value audience, with dedicated functions in Engagement & Stewardship, High Value Comms, Due Diligence, and Prospect Research & Bid Co-Ordination – where this role sits. The role works alongside another Prospect Development Officer, a Senior Prospect Development Manager, and the Bid Co-Ordination Manager.

Through effective interpersonal and communication skills, as well as a keen eye for detail and an ability to synthesise complex information, the post holder will serve a key role in pro-actively identifying new business leads, as well as responding to reactive information requests from colleagues across fundraising teams working with individual donors, charitable trusts and foundations, and corporate partners.

Join us and you’ll become part of a team that cares about the work they do and the people they work with. You’ll discover opportunities to grow, along with challenges and a shared purpose that’ll bring the best out in you. And you’ll get to find your own way to make a difference that means more, and that impacts millions of young lives.

A background in prospect research or high value fundraising is desirable, but not necessary for someone interested in this position. 

Job Development Officer
London (Greater) Ealing/Hounslow
£29,566.80 per annum
Ealing Mencap
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced employment/ recruitment
professional to join our ambitious charity. You will be responsible for establishing and
delivering an exciting new project enabling disabled young adults who have lost their
jobs during the Covid-19 pandemic to get back into work quickly!
Ealing Mencap has been co-delivering an award-winning Project Search at The
Hilton T5 for many years, consistently enabling over 75% of the disabled interns to
secure permanent full-time employment. Sadly, many of these young people have
lost their jobs as a direct result of the pandemic and need help now to successfully
find a new suitable role in a challenging labour market.
We are looking for an experienced individual who is not only target focused but is
also compassionate and driven by a desire to see others achieve their goals.
Alongside providing practical employment search assistance to 30 unemployed
young people you will need to be confident and professional reaching out to
employers and inspiring them to actively recruit disabled people. As the project
develops there will also be opportunities to deliver employment focused workshops
for younger disabled people aged 14-18 to educate and prepare them so they can
successfully join the workforce in a career of their choice.

Project Development Officer – Urgent Carers Breaks

Hours: Full time (37 hours per week) Part time or Job Share will be considered.

Salary: £27,174 per annum FTE (rising to £29,824).

As a registered charity providing a wide range of practical and emotional support to carers, including information, advice and personalised home care and carers breaks, we are excited to be launch a brand new urgent carers breaks service. Carers in need of an urgent break, will be supported to access a service that is free to them either through a direct service from Carers in Hertfordshire care services team or from an alternative specialist provider.  The project development Officer will set up and manage this innovative project liaising with staff across the charity to ensure high quality care.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about high-quality person-centred care and has the skills and experience to lead this new development. The successful candidate will have a level 5 diploma in leadership for health and social care, and an understanding of what it takes to develop a new service.

This exciting new project is designed to make sure that carers in West Hertfordshire can take a break knowing that the person they look after is happy and well cared for.  Whether it is time to recharge their batteries or to attend their own health appointments this service will make sure they get the support they need. Taking a break can be a vital support to enable a carer to stay well and continue with their caring role

Closing date: Tuesday 26th January 2021, at 9am.

Interview date: Wednesday 3rd February 2021

London Development Officer
Salary:  £30,438 including London weighting (pro-rated based on working hours)
Hours: Up to 22.5 hours (three days) per week to include Tuesdays.
Location: London, with considerable regular travel throughout London. There will be very occasional travel to Bristol and other parts of the UK.
Contract: Fixed Term to 31st January 2022 with possibility of extension. 

Summary:  

We are currently looking to recruit a positive, highly organised and pro-active individual to support the delivery and co-ordination of a programme of targeted training and support to city farms and community gardens in London.  You will help to improve their long-term viability, thereby contributing to the sustainability of vibrant local communities throughout the capital.

About Us:  

Social Farms & Gardens provides support and a national voice for a broad spectrum of initiatives, which are united by one thing – they use land-based activities to benefit individuals and communities.   

The successful candidate will have:  

• Training and facilitation skills
• Knowledge of community gardens/ city farms in London and knowledge or experience of Newham or similar borough or working with community gardens/farms in housing estates in a large UK city
• Knowledge of writing funding bids or tendering for contracts and understanding of costs associated with these bids and tenders and the importance of financial sustainability
• Networking and partnership building skills
• Ability to monitor and evaluate programs and write or input into reports
• Ability to create and use spreadsheets and work with a data base to extract and input information.
• Up to date and inclusive practices in relation to community food growing
• Knowledge of a national/ UK wide membership organisation
• Ability to use social media and write content as well as write content and put together newsletters

Closing date: Midday Monday 8th February 2021   
Interviews: Tuesday 22nd February 2021 (will be held over video call)

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the full job description and application form.

No agencies please.

Are you looking to apply your skills to a passionate network committed to positive change? Are you interested in helping groups to develop and learn? Can you pull information together, work as part of a team and support volunteers? Are you comfortable working online as part of a distributed team? Are you willing to start small and help to grow the network, and the role? Are you looking for a flexible working pattern in an organisation committed to good People Care? If so, read on!

Who are we?

The Permaculture Association works to empower individuals and communities to design their homes, gardens, farms, businesses and whole lives in order to collectively generate a sustainable future. By putting ethics first and using natural systems as a model, there are simple and innovative ways to live fairly and sustainably now and in the future.

Our work is wide-ranging and varied, supporting permaculture education, research, networking and action. We are a growing charity, with 1700(+) members, and partnerships with organisations in the UK and internationally.

The Projects Network Development Officer role in a nutshell

We are seeking a projects network development officer to join our small and dedicated team. We work online using G-Suite, CiviCRM, Slack, & Zoom and other tools to enable us to collaborate and stay connected. Duties of the post will include:

• Projects network support, including hosting monthly Zoom socials for members of the Association's LAND network and wider projects
• Strategy and fundraising, including working with the network and CEO to identify and develop funding opportunities to further support this work
• Farming engagement support, including supporting members contributions to the Northern Real Farming Conference & Oxford Real Farming Conference
• Finance, admin, monitoring and evaluation, using our online co-working tools
• Communications & Events, including supporting and attending events, and providing news and updates to the Communications team and the website

Who we are looking for

As an inclusive employer and membership organisation, we want our staff team to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. Therefore we welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to creating an organisation that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.

We are a small team and we want someone who is conscientious and well organised, able to be flexible, responsive and positive, and passionate about support our practical permaculture projects network to develop and thrive.

What next?

Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification carefully, and get in touch if you have any questions or would like an informal discussion. The application form and all supporting information can be found via our website or attached here. We look forward to hearing from you.

Research in Practice works with organisations across the children and adult health and social care sector, supporting them to develop an evidence-informed approach to their work. Our focus is on using evidence from research, practice and lived experience to provide resources that improve policy and services, in order to achieve positive outcomes for people of all ages.

Learning and Development Officer (Children and Families)
Based: Dartington, Sheffield or remote working
Salary: £24,372 per annum (FTE £30,465 per annum)
Benefits: We offer an extensive list of employee benefits, including but not limited to; company pension, generous annual leave allowance and discount at our shops and restaurants.
Hours: Part Time, 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
Permanent contract

We are looking for a talented Learning and Development Officer (children and families) to join our team. Our ideal candidate would be confident using research and have experience of designing, developing and quality assuring training programmes and materials, as well as a background in the children and families social care sector. With a relevant degree and work experience, you will be an organised, positive and IT-literate professional.

You will be confident using research and will use your knowledge and your excellent presentation and writing skills to develop training resources to support the sector. You will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and used to collaborative working. You will have the communication skills to inspire, influence and engage others.

Above all, you share our passion for helping others to use evidence to improve the lives of children and families.

This is a great opportunity to join a busy, committed and passionate team to help deliver a range of inputs to Partners all over the country. This is a fast-paced and varied role that involves communicating with and managing multiple requests from both internal and external stakeholders.

We work with clients across England and Wales from our main office in Dartington, Devon and a satellite office in Sheffield. Candidates can apply to work in either location or from home.

Closing date: 25 January 2021. 
Please note that interviews will be conducted virtually.

We believe that by taking an inclusive approach to our recruitment we are more likely to attract a diverse pool of talent and experience. We want to actively encourage Black, Asian or minority ethnic people to apply for this post and all potential candidates can contact us for a conversation to understand more about our values and ethos in striving to be an employer who provides equality of opportunity.

About Us 
We believe that big ideas can make the world a better place. So our beautiful estate is home to a community of people who nurture new thinking, encourage learning and debate, and work every day to inspire one another. There are many sides to Dartington and that's what makes our future so exciting. Come and be part of it.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please click the Visit Website button. You will be redirected to our website, where you can complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

We are seeking a highly-motivated Latin American woman who is committed to social change to join our team as Training and Development Officer.

The Training and Development Officer will be responsible for developing and delivering high quality bespoke training and informative material on VAWG, with a particular focus on sexual harassment, and for supporting the unions in the development of policies and procedures to prevent and respond to VAWG and sexual harassment at the workplace; assisting in the successful coordination and implementation of different projects, and contributing to develop LAWRS’ services and areas of work according to its development strategy.

The main duties of this post include:

1. To develop bespoke training packages and informative materials about VAWG, including specific strands (e.g. sexual harassment, VAWG prevention in young people, harmful practices, etc.).
2. To lead the project on sexual harassment in the workplace carried out in partnership with IWGB (Independent Workers of Great Britain) and UVW (United Voices of the World).
3. Support the Development Manager in designing, implementing and overseeing the smooth running of LAWRS Training and Development plans.

You will have an excellent command of English and Spanish or Portuguese.

This post is open to Latin American women only in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Contract: fixed term with possibility of extension ending March 2022.

Deadline: Sunday 31st January.

Interviews to be held within the following 2 weeks.

Founded in 1714, Worcester College is one of 39 constituent colleges of the University of Oxford.  Worcester is a welcoming academic community, where students, staff and Fellows, live, work and learn.   Based on a 26acre site, which includes a lake and a playing field, it is renowned for its beautiful gardens and grounds.

The Development Office at Worcester College is entering an exciting new chapter in its history.  Following the successful completion of the College’s £100m Tercentenary Campaign in 2018, a new Development Director, Kate Foley was appointed in May 2020, and the College recently announced that David Isaac, CBE, will be taking up the post of Provost from 1st July 2021. 

Now, the Development Office is expanding and three new roles have been created: 

• Data Project Coordinator (Grade 5) 12 months fixed term

  Closing date 26th January, Interviews 4th February

• Regular Giving Officer (Grade 6) 6 months fixed term

  Closing date 28th January, Interviews 8th February

• Alumni Communications Officer (Grade 6), permanent

Closing date 29th January, Interviews 11th February

Although each role is different in focus, they represent an exciting opportunity for a motivated and talented individual to take the next step in their career. 

As our Regular Giving Officer, you will increase the value and numbers of annual donations through the delivery of a range of direct fundraising activities including: regular mailings, phone campaigns and digital appeals. You will work across channels, and play an important part in raising funds for a broad range of projects.

As our Alumni Communications Officer, you will lead on the delivery of our alumni, or ‘Old Member’ communications strategy, producing a suite of online and hard copy publications to agreed deadlines, as well as delivering content for our social media sites and the alumni pages of the website. Through your creative instinct, flair for writing and research skills, you will relish the opportunity to increase levels of Old Member and supporter engagement.   

As our Data Project Coordinator, you will use your organisation skills to manage several important data projects simultaneously. This will include managing responses to our recent Old Member questionnaire, both in terms of inputting the data into our alumni database (Raisers Edge) and supporting the Development Office with a large volume of follow up resulting from this. You will also help to enrich our database more generally, by moving paper and hard copy files to electronic format, working with speed, accuracy and always in keeping with our privacy policy. 

If you think you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification and would like to know more, we would love to hear from you.

Vacancy Reference Number:

DCHDO/LCC/FR/UK-R1

Position title:

Donor Care Help Desk Officer

Reports to:

Call Centre Manager

Location:

FLEXIBLE – with frequent attendance Required at Muslim Hands UK, 595-597 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HJ.

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

Up to £22,000 (depending on experience)

Terms of Employment:

Permanent Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 24th January 2021

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: As and When Suitable Candidates Identified

Start: ASAP thereafter

NB: -

• Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Zoom or Skype Interview with Muslim Hands
• Please include your Skype ID in your application.
• Muslim Hands reserves the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found ahead of the ‘closing date’ [24th January 2021].

Donor Care Help Desk Officer

Muslim Hands is an international NGO working in over 40 countries around the globe. We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our Donor Care team as a Donor Care Help Desk Officer.

We receive a large number of queries from donors and the general public whether via email, the website or other channels.

As a Help Desk Officer you will be responsible for:

• Managing all donor communications
• Working with others in the Donor Liaison and Contact Centre teams
• Ensure Donor queries are dealt with in a timely and professional manner.
• Drafting responses
• Escalating issues that require assistance from other staff and other related duties.

This a busy job in a fast-paced environment and is well suited to those who enjoy multi-tasking and striving for 100% donor satisfaction.

This job involves heavy use of our help desk software.

Training will be provided but you should be able to demonstrate strong technical skills. 

Essential Requirements:

• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:

1. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
2. Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in approximately 5-Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices

• Customer / Donor Service experience
• Good time keeping and organisation skills
• Strong technical skills
• Confident and pleasant communication skills

Highly Desirable:

• Be well versed in different fundraising requirements and strategies.
• Similar NGO/Charity experience

If you feel you meet the above criteria and you have a strong commitment to Muslim Hands values, goals and beliefs as well as a desire to improve all of our donors' experiences please apply!

NB:-

• This Job Description / Specification is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope. 
• The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation.
• Strong candidates applying from outside of London will be considered as this position could work remotely with occasional travel to the office if deemed necessary.
• Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.