Development officer jobs near Central London, Greater London

Hours – Full time 37.5 hours per week (flexible working may be considered)

Salary – £28,000 to £38,000 pro rata (starting salary dependant on experience)

Location – NW1, London and/or homeworking

Reporting – Development Director

Fair Trials is an international non-governmental organization, working in the UK, Americas, and Europe. We work to advance the global fight for fairness, justice and equality in criminal justice systems by exposing emerging threats, strengthening diverse and resilient reform movements, and fighting for justice on the global stage. We are looking for an ambitious individual with experience of trusts and foundations fundraising to join Fair Trials’ Development Team.

The Development Officer will have the following main areas of responsibility:

• Managing and developing part of Fair Trials’ portfolio of trust and foundation donors;
• Contributing to the achievement of Fair Trials’ fundraising strategy; and
• Being a passionate and compelling advocate of Fair Trials’ work.

The key skills, qualifications and experience needed include:

Essential

• Experience of trust and foundation fundraising (voluntary experience acceptable).
• A commitment to human rights and criminal justice.
• Organisational skills including demonstrable experience of:
  • Working effectively independently;
  • Managing deadlines; and
  • Delivering under time pressure.
• Communication skills including the ability to:
  • Communicate complex ideas and impact to a variety of audiences;
  • Create persuasive and compelling content;
  • Produce accurate and attractive written/visual communications; and
  • Communicate confidently and effectively in person including remotely, for example, by telephone and video call.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills including:
  • Excellent research skills;
  • Excellent attention to detail in both literacy and numeracy;
  • The ability analyse and clearly articulate data; and
  • Confidence with Excel spreadsheets.
• A team-player and willingness to be flexible according to the demands of the organisation.
• Demonstrable ability to maintain and develop professional relationships and networks.

Desirable

• Experience of independently managing a portfolio of trust and foundation funders, including prospecting, stewardship, and reporting on income.
• Experience of individual giving funding and/or large trust/institutional applications and reporting.
• Insight into the challenges faced by suspects and defendants as a result of lived experience of the criminal justice system.
• Experience of working for a small non-profit, community and/or charitable organisation (voluntary experience acceptable).

The closing date for applications is 11:59 GMT on Sunday, 28th August 2022.

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.

Belong’s vision is of hope, rehabilitation and recovery for victims and perpetrators of crime. We inspire change by providing long term, individualised responses to conflict and crime through restorative justice, psychotherapy, mentoring, and training for criminal justice professionals.

Last year marked our tenth anniversary, and there is much for us to celebrate! Growing steadily from our London based beginnings, we now support over two thousand people who have been victims or perpetrators of crime across England each year. This year we are working from a range of prisons including HMPYOI Isis, HMPYOI Feltham, HMPYOI Brinsford, HMPYOI Aylesbury, HMP Winchester, HMP The Mount, HMP Coldingley, HMP Featherstone, HMP Brixton and HMP Send. In addition, we deliver restorative justice, mentoring and psychotherapy in a range of community settings.

Belong fosters a working environment where everyone’s voice is listened to. The culture of the organisation is one that puts people first and the charity enjoys high staff morale and good staff retention. We will provide you with the support and training that you need to do your job, as well as opportunities to develop your skills and progress within your career. 

We have recently launched our strategy for 2022-2024. This outlines our ambitions to continue to sustainably and ethically grow our reach so that we can offer powerfully unique change opportunities to even more people. Please read more about us and our work on our website. 

We are seeking a skilled Development Officer to join us and help to make our vision of a society where there is hope, rehabilitation and recovery for victims and perpetrators of crime, a reality. The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication and fundraising skills, with experience of working in the criminal justice and/or charity sectors.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a track record of communicating effectively with a range of partners and stakeholders within the criminal justice and/or charity sectors. Supported by our Development Manager, they will support and implement Belong’s fundraising and development plan.

We particularly welcome applications for this position from candidates who are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and/or who have had personal experience of the criminal justice system.

The successful applicant will have the following key responsibilities:

• Support our Development Manager to deliver our grants and contracts fundraising plan for Belong, in line with our strategy and corporate plan.
• Conduct research into grant and contract opportunities to identify opportunities that are relevant to Belong’s strategic aims.
• Write tailored, inspirational, high-quality applications for grant and contract opportunities to trusts, foundations and public bodies.
• Liaise with Belong’s management and staff teams to plan and develop the strongest possible applications and build relationships with funders.
• Work with the Development Manager to achieve Belong’s Communication plan, by developing social media, website and newsletter content.
• Work collaboratively with Belong’s Development Manager to provide impact and evaluation reports to funders.
• Devise and update a database of past and present grant and contract funders. 

The required knowledge, skills and experience for the position are: 

• Knowledge of psychotherapy, mentoring and restorative justice interventions and their relevance to people who have been convicted of and/or been a victim of criminal offences.
• Thorough grasp of the issues that may be faced by people who have been convicted of and/or been a victim of criminal offences.
• Understanding of and commitment to Belong’s strategic aims and values.
• Two years’ experience of working within the criminal justice sector, preferably including reporting and fundraising experience.
• Experience of effectively using IT software e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Experience of creating and posting content for social media platforms e.g. Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram
• Excellent writing and research skills Ability to create and post content for social media.
• Excellent organisational, communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders e.g. voluntary sector organisations, funders, public bodies.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Please apply for this post by submitting your CV and a detailed covering letter, outlining how you meet the required skills, knowledge and experience for the post. Please note that we are not able to consider applications that are not submitted with a detailed covering letter. Interviews for this post will be held in central London, on Thursday 15th September. 

Part-time, 21 hours per week in the office or local outreach locations, no remote working.

PURPOSE OF THE POST

To give infrastructure support to local voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups and social enterprises to enable them to develop and fundraise.

The service will work with local groups to assist them to support the communities they serve more effectively. This involves a number of one-to-one meetings with groups at EHCVS premises and outreach activity.

On occasion the meetings can be set remotely on-line, emails and by telephone, dependent on the needs and practicalities.

To promote and support good safeguarding children practice amongst local community and voluntary sector groups. 

To ensure a strong representation of the local community and voluntary sector and contribute to the work of the Ealing Safeguarding Children Board and the Ealing Children and Young People’s Board.

FUNDING MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Formulate a detailed work plan for the implementation and promotion of the development and funding advice service and oversee and manage the service within the set outputs, outcomes, and budget.

To assist VCS organisations with planning and implementing their monitoring, reviewing and evaluation; and support VCS organisations with measuring and communicating impact.

To provide practical information to local groups on appropriate funding streams and their criteria by reviewing their funding proposals and offering feedback.

To advise local VCS groups and social enterprises on a range of legal structures, policies, and charity registration issues; and assist in choosing the most appropriate structures and assist with their registration process.

To plan and ensure implementation of the Training Programmes and its delivery in co-operation with other EHCVS Staff. Where training is outsourced, commission appropriate trainers to deliver relevant training courses in accordance with the training needs identified.

To provide practical information to local groups on appropriate funding streams and their criteria by reviewing their funding proposals and offering feedback.

To advise local VCS groups and social enterprises on a range of legal structures, policies, and charity registration issues; and assist in choosing the most appropriate structures and assist with their registration process.

To plan and ensure implementation of the Training Programmes and its delivery in co-operation with other EHCVS Staff. Where training is outsourced, commission appropriate trainers to deliver relevant training courses in accordance with the training needs identified.

To develop best practice and aid with; writing business plans; fundraising strategies; quality assurance; policies and procedures; and other organisational development required by organisations.

To be aware of local and national initiatives and how these relate to local issues and be able to advise and disseminate relevant information to the local VCS.

The role has specific annual external fundraising targets.

Monitoring and Evaluation

To record monitoring information; review progress of current projects on a weekly basis and manage upwards.

Prepare written evaluation reports for EHCVS, projects and services.

Support the Funding and Partnerships manager and Development Services Manager with monitoring information collated from service as and when required, Weekly and monthly reporting.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE 

Confidant and commercially aware operator who can spot opportunities and build relationship. 

Must be willing to step in and support front line work.

Strong experience of relationship management. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with suppliers, including corporates and stakeholders.

Ability to research and identify new opportunities and experience of business development.

Ability to prioritise, multi-task and work to tight deadlines under pressure, both independently and as part of a team.

Experience in strategic planning and delivery

At least three years’ experience in Trusts and Foundation fundraising 

Proven ability in producing effective, cohesive, motivating, and inspiring proposals and funding reports.

Educated to degree level.

OTHER DUTIES

Assist in producing briefings, information, and web material.

Assist in producing monitoring and evaluation information

Assist in developing and organising events

Represent Ealing & Hounslow CVS at meetings and events relevant to your project.

Undertake other related project duties as may be required

To work in co-operation with other members of the staff team of EHCVS, attend appropriate internal and external meetings.

Support EHCVS with other project developments and funding applications to funders.

To undertake, as identified by EHCVS’s Board of Trustees any occasional additional duties commensurate with the responsibilities of the post which may not be purely related to this role.

CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITIES

To ensure that Equal Opportunities and all other EHCVS organisational policies are actively implemented and adhered to in all areas of your work.

To work with EHCVS staff and volunteers towards the effective achievement of the organisation’s objectives.

To ensure all volunteers working with you are given appropriate induction and to provide information and support for all volunteers working for EHCVS

MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT

The postholder will be employed by Ealing & Hounslow CVS and supervised and managed by the Senior Development Services Manager. The postholder will participate in monthly supervision with their line manager as well as a weekly team meeting and organisation-wide staff meetings. An individual induction and training plan will be agreed on.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The postholder will be employed for 21 hours per week.

The postholder will be entitled to 25 days annual leave pro rata in addition to 8 bank holidays. A flexible hour’s scheme will operate (subject to the demands of the service) and the postholder will be expected to attend occasional evening and weekend meetings. Time off in lieu of additional hours will be offered for any additional hours worked.

The postholder will be employed on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

The post is subject to a three-month probationary period. EHCVS offers staff access to a stakeholder pension scheme with up to 3% matching employer contribution following successful completion of the probationary period.

Who are we?
Humankind is a leading national charity with a diverse range of services working with individuals and communities to meet people’s complex health and social needs, helping them to build happier lives. We are proud to successfully deliver a range of health and social care services, including substance misuse, independent living, employment and training, housing, young people, and family services.

About the role
Humankind has an incredibly exciting year ahead. In 2022, we are developing a new organisational 5-year strategy outlining our ambitious plans for the future.
To help us achieve these ambitions, we are recruiting for a Trainee Business Development Officer within our Business Development Unit.

You will support the Business Development Unit to produce winning bids for new/existing contracts and services. Previous bid writing experience is not required, as we will provide a comprehensive training programme designed to help you develop the skills needed to progress your business development career and become a fully trained Business Development Officer in 12 months.  

You will need excellent written/verbal communication skills and a strong commitment to learn and develop. You will be highly organised and self-motivated with outstanding attention to detail. Most importantly, you will be passionate about supporting people with a wide range of needs to tackle barriers to reaching their full potential. 

Please read the full Job description and person specification prior to applying for this position. Your written communication skills will be assessed during shortlisting. Please provide a full response to the requirements of the Person Specification within your supporting statement.

Visit https://humankind.careers/ for more information and to apply. The closing date for completed applications is 17th August 2022.

What can Humankind offer you?��️Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)��Annual leave purchase scheme��Enhanced occupational sick pay %Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension��Death in service benefit✍️Free Will writing��Eyecare vouchers��️Blue light card discount��Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses��Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies��‍♀️ Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce��Employee Assist Programme and Humankind Support Networks

'Please note, as this is a UK based role, you will need to be living in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.'

Humankind is an equal opportunities employer
If you feel that you would fit with our values & ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but maybe don’t feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferrable skills. For the right people, we can provide development to help you to realise your potential.We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit. If you require support with your application or would like to request a paper application, please contact the Recruitment Team 
 

CISV International seeks an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated Safeguarding and Development Officer to join our International Office team. This position offers an exciting opportunity for personal and professional development in an international environment to support strengthening of our safeguarding and risk management capabilities. This is a full-time position 35 hours per week. Remote based with time in the International Office as required and reporting to the International Safeguarding and Risk Management.

CISV International is a global organisation dedicated to educating and inspiring action for peace through building inter-cultural friendship, cooperation, and understanding. Founded in 1950, today CISV is a federation of nearly 70 National Associations with over 200 Chapters or local groups. Through their innovative, fun, non-formal 'learning by doing' programmes they help young participants develop to their full potential as future leaders and active citizens, to make a difference in their communities and the world. CISV International also give them the opportunity to build global friendships and networks that will last them a lifetime.

This is a pivotal post respond to and investigate Safeguarding related incidents, as well as responding to and supporting the Regional Risk Managers to respond to any none direct safeguarding related Incidents. The Safeguarding and Development Officer will analyse IRF reports and will respond to safeguarding queries that come into the Safety Inbox. The post holder will contribute to the development of safeguarding training for both face to face and on-line delivery.

To be successful, you will have significant investigation experience, in particular, professional experience in safeguarding/child protection/incident management with evidence of investigation, operational and management experience. You will have experience of working in a volunteer environment and engaging and managing volunteers and you will be 'hands on', taking the lead on varied and sensitive caseloads. The ideal candidate will understand the safeguarding requirements of the Charity Commission and other statutory bodies and will have experience in managing and keeping case management and risk management systems and registers. You will have the ability to identify best practices in safeguarding and safeguarding protocols in the different global regions, as well as the ability to see the big picture and understand CISV in the global context.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role.

A stewardship focused role, leading on account management and relationship development of HNW donors/corporate supporters giving up to $250k.

This role will focus on cultivating, soliciting and stewarding a portfolio of existing corporate and individual donors (c.70%) whilst identifying and qualifying new prospects (c.30%) to contribute to the wider team’s fundraising targets.

When it comes to corporate stewardship you will work with big international brands with global interests. Through excellent account management you will look to retain and increase their support where possible, furthering their relationships within an active giving model.

As Development Officer your focus will be on increasing annual support from existing partners/donors and expanding opportunities within the philanthropy pipeline. While the role will focus predominantly on the stewardship/account management of existing supporters there is opportunity to be involved with new business activity, playing a key role in supporting the team to achieve ambitious growth targets.

As Development Officer you will:

• design and implement tailored solicitation and stewardship strategies;
• be focused on exceptional stewardship and account management of some significant supporters of the organisation, retaining and uplifting their support where possible;
• collaborate with the wider team to identify and qualify new prospects (both corporates and HNWIs).

The role would best suit:

• An individual with corporate/major donor fundraising expertise (potentially with expertise of annual giving/memberships);
• Someone with a passion for stewardship and engaging with high value supporters/partners;
• A fundraiser with expertise of working with trustees/senior stakeholders to further fundraising goals.

The deadline for applications is Monday 22nd August with first interviews to take place the following week, please get in touch for further details.

Do you imagine yourself working on sport-for-development programmes for a leading human rights charity? Do you want to use your skills and experience to make the sport world more inclusive? Have you got the passion for using sport as a vehicle for change? If this is you, then apply to join our client as Senior Sport Development Officer.

As Senior Sport Development Officer, you would be a key part of a team of driven, passionate people who are working together to deliver their Free to Be Strategy (2021-25). For this role they are looking for an organised programme coordinator with a passion for sport and developing opportunities through sport. You will have experience working on programmes and projects in sport which help people's personal and team growth, strong facilitation skills, and the ability to work on multiple projects at once.

About our client:

They are a human rights charity. They stand for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people everywhere. They imagine a world where all LGBTQ+ people are free to be themselves and they can live their lives to the full.

Over the last 30 years, they have helped create transformative change in the lives of LGBTQ+ people in the UK. Their campaigns drive positive change in public attitudes and public policy. They ensure LGBTQ+ people can thrive throughout their lives by building deep, sustained change programmes with the institutions that have the biggest impact on us, whether they're learning, working, praying or playing sport.

Their people make up a vibrant, dynamic community. Lots their staff have a personal investment in the work they do, and they come from a wide range of backgrounds. They're proud of this diversity, and of their support for one another – in their teams, their network groups, and their friendships.

Location: London
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £28,940 per annum inside London, £27,440 per annum outside

Closing Date: 15 August 2022

You may have experience of the following: Sport Development Officer, Leisure Development Officer, Leisure Facilities, Project Management, Sports Development Officer, SDO, LDO, Contract Management, Leisure Project Manager, Fitness, Leisure, Community Sport, etc.

Ref: 135 451

UAL is preparing to launch its first comprehensive fundraising campaign, with an aim to raise more money than ever before, and to build a culture of philanthropy across the University.   

As Development Officer, you will be a key member of the Development team, with specific responsibility for gift administration and donor stewardship for the Major Gifts and Trusts and Foundations teams. You will work with colleagues across the Development department to support the fundraising effort.

You will also liaise with students, academic colleagues, and colleagues in central departments to maintain systems for the effective management of philanthropic income and to deliver high-quality reports.

Why join us?

University of the Arts London (UAL) is a vibrant world centre for innovation, drawing together six Colleges with international reputations in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts.   

The University provides transformative education and world-leading research and enterprise. We are the centre of public debate for the future of arts, design, fashion, and communication and provide an inspirational environment for students, staff, and wider communities. UAL has around 20,000 students and 5,000 staff, based at campuses across London. We are engaged in several major change programmes over the next five years. This includes moves for two of our colleges.   

Your profile

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of working in a development team in education, the arts or charitable sector. You will have an aptitude for working with donor management databases, such as Raiser’s Edge, with large amounts of data quickly and accurately.

You will be capable of developing strong relationships with donors, key external stakeholders and colleagues from across the University and will be a good communicator, able to write clear, concise and compelling proposals.

In return, University of the Arts London offers generous leave, pension and a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity.

For full details and how to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date: 26 August 2022 23:55.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility

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.

About Safer London

Safer London is a leading charity working with young Londoners and their families affected by violence and exploitation. We believe that all young Londoners can have a positive and productive future.

Whatever their history, when a child or young person comes to Safer London, they are just that – a child or a young person. By working alongside young Londoners, their families and peers, as well as the places where they spend their time, we can create a safe London not just for them – but everyone.

About the role

We are looking for a motivated, driven Development Practitioner (Harmful Sexual Behaviour) to deliver outreach support to boys and young men across Barking and Dagenham. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to play an integral role in improving the lives of young Londoners, their families, peers, and communities.

Core responsibilities of the role are, but not limited to:
• Delivering effective and appropriate harmful sexual behaviour services to boys and young men in line with the Safer London model of work ensuring that young Londoners receive the required support to meet their individual assessed needs by completing AIM3 Informed Assessments.
• Undertake high quality case recording in line with the highest standards and best practice principles.
• Working with professionals in partner agencies to facilitate the successful introduction and embedding of the Safer London harmful sexual behaviour model of work into their organisations; to enable increased access to support for more boys and young men than we could reach alone.
• Train and upskill practitioners within the local authority to support boys and young men displaying harmful sexual behaviour.
• Make appropriate onward referrals, signposting children, and young people to support services and positive activities.
• Leading on the dissemination of learning by engaging with the evaluation process, supporting the delivery of learning events and reflection spaces and providing peer support to partner colleagues. Contributing to the reporting around the service both internally and externally, this may include undertaking on occasions presentations and leading learning events.
• Work creatively with colleagues to generate project resources and materials as required.
• Act at all times in line with safeguarding legislation and guidance, as well as Safer London’s processes and wider pan London processes and protocols.
• Undertake any other duties as required and commensurate with the level of this post.

If you are committed, resilient and ambitious Development Practitioner (Harmful Sexual Behaviour) and believe you have what it takes to help us to improve the safety of young Londoners and their families then please apply.

Additional Information

We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect anyone who works and volunteers with us to share this commitment.

We request an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check as part of the recruitment process.

At Safer London we value diversity and we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We know that in order to make London a safer place for the young people that live here, we need a diverse range of perspectives, experience, and knowledge.

Our Benefits Package

Safer London continually reviews its pay and offers generous benefits:

• Safer London is an agile working organisation. This means you have flexibility to work across different locations e.g. from home, our current office premises (Southwark) and community locations (café/co-working spaces) when you are not delivering face to face work in the community.
• Our Flexible Working Policy allows requests from day 1.
• Pension Scheme
• Season Ticket Loans
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Mental Health Free Helpline
• Death in Service Benefit
• Acting up, additional responsibilities and student supervisor roles provide opportunities to develop and progress your career. Recognised by additional pay.
• Holiday Allowance - You will be entitled to 28 days holiday plus bank holidays and other statutory holidays, part time employees receive a pro-rata entitlement.
• Annual leave linked to length of service - 3 years’ service 30 days and 5 years’ service 33 days, part time employees receive a pro-rata entitlement.

How to apply

Please make sure you find the Job Description on the left-hand side of the Webrecruit page after you click ‘Apply Now’ or on Safer London’s Website.

To apply please complete the online application and submit it by Sunday 18th September 2022. as part of the online application, you will be required to confirm you have read our Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

As an agile working organisation, shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis and the closing date is subject to change at any time. Interviews are currently taking place via video conference.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process or if you experience any technical issues when trying to access and/or complete the application through the online portal, please contact us via the “Contact us” section of our website.

Development Events Officer

Department: Advancement

Salary: £39,309 - £48,226 per annum

Campus: South Kensington campus

Contract type: Full time and fixed term for 12 months

Ref: PRS00183

You will be responsible for designing and delivering a portfolio of outstanding fundraising cultivation and stewardship events. These events will facilitate and foster long-term, strategic, and meaningful relationships between Imperial College London and its prospects, donors, senior volunteers, and other key stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

The post holder will understand the overall strategic objectives of the Advancement Division and manage a portfolio of events that may include:

• Cultivation events for major and principal prospects, including Presidential lunches, dinners and salon events, and appropriate events during the President’s overseas visits
• Annual stewardship and cultivation events for legacy prospects, enquirers, and pledgers
• Bespoke recognition events for major and principal gift donors, for example presentation and gift signing ceremonies
• Stewardship events for Imperial’s donor recognition circles.

As the College plans and launches new fundraising initiatives, this role will also work closely with the Development Events Manager on devising the strategy for campaign events to maximise philanthropic engagement.

Essential requirements

You will have a proven track record in designing and delivering outstanding events and evaluating their success. Also essential is the ability to work closely with senior stakeholders and relationship building skills. You will be adept at cross-team working and have a solution focused approach. You will be motivated by developing new ideas and introducing innovation in special event planning and delivery. 

Further Information

This is a full time and fixed term role for 12 months, and you will be based in the South Kensington Campus.

Should you have any queries please contact: Amy Webb, Head of Supporter Engagement

Closing date: 21 August 2022.

To apply, please click the Apply Buttton and search job ref: PRS00183.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation. We are an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner, a Disability Confident Leader and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

About MHFA England 

MHFA England is a social enterprise and the leading provider of mental health skills and awareness training courses in England. Our vision is to improve the health of the nation, through normalising society’s attitudes and behaviours around mental health, by developing the skills we need to look after our own and others’ wellbeing. Learn about our social mission and our history by reading our ‘what we do’ section on our website. 

A certified Great Place to Work, we are a friendly, inclusive, dynamic, fast-paced organisation and we strive to be an exemplary health and wellbeing employer. Currently we are undertaking an ambitious Digital Transformation Programme so that we can achieve our digital vision to seamlessly connect and engage Customers, Clients, Members and Staff and support our mission to train 1:10 people in mental health knowledge and skills.

MHFA England are currently working in a hybrid way. Attendance in the office is expected about once per week.

What are we looking for? 

We are looking for someone who will be responsible for the curation, design and development of a member development programme of content, resources and events that supports the continued professional development of MHFA England’s members to increase their knowledge, skills and confidence within their roles. 

You will be able to:

• Think strategically and deliver the defined member journey and experience 

• Effectively manage relationships to work with key internal and external stakeholders 

• Host/Chair member CPD events 

• Input and support projects 

You will have:

• A passion of supporting people to continually learn and develop their knowledge and skills 

• Experience of using a learning needs analysis to collaborate on the creation and delivery of a rolling development programme  

• Experience of curating and creating engaging and inspiring content

• Brilliant event hosting and facilitation skills 

Desirable skills:

• Experience working in a membership organisation 

• Ability to manage own workload 

Looking after you 

Wellbeing is at the heart of all that we do and say - we are a friendly and supportive organisation. We are committed to rewarding our employees with competitive pay, a flexible and supportive workplace, opportunities to grow and develop, and our promise that we will put your wellbeing first. 

What we offer: 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 

• Two wellbeing breaks, in summer and winter 

• Free Mental Health First Aid training 

• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24-hour helpline from Health Assured, occupational health and counselling

• Free flu jab to protect your health in winter 

Employee benefits after probation period: 

• Investing in your professional development, including qualifications and mentoring 

• Death-in-service and critical illness cover 

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave 

• Free eye test and £55 towards glasses 

• Cycle to work scheme with an interest free loan to buy a bicycle 

• Matched pension scheme (up to 5%)

• Flexible working hours and access to flexible ways of working 

• Commitment to volunteering 

• Fun Club, festive events and celebration 

• Team lunches and events 

• 'Bonusly' employee recognition and reward scheme 

Interested? How to apply 

For the full job description and person specification please see the attached documents. Go to our website for further information.  

To apply please submit a covering letter and CV demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role. The closing date for this vacancy is 14th August. However, early applications are encouraged as we may look at applications as they come in, or we may choose to extend the deadline.

  

Mental Health First Aid England is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from candidates regardless of sex, race or ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, parental or carer status, education, socioeconomic background, pregnancy or maternity, or any other characteristic protected under equality legislation.   

We are especially keen to encourage and welcome applications from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and candidates who are Black or People of Colour.  

  

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Buttle UK is looking to recruit a Grants Development Officer – Support for Boarding, to be a member of the grants team and manage the administration, assessment and processing of Support for Boarding grants for individual children across the UK, as well as other related projects and activities.

Buttle UK supports those living in financial hardship and dealing with multiple social issues. We provide funding to improve emotional, educational, and social outcomes for children and young people. For a small number of children, whose ongoing home environment is disruptive and chaotic, grants which support them to go to boarding school.

With nearly 70 years’ experience, and with 52 schools in the partnership network, in the last three years alone Buttle UK has supported 214 children and young people with a Boarding School grant, equating to £2.38mil.

We are looking for someone to join our small and enthusiastic team achieving amazing things. Applicants will have a demonstrable passion for improving outcomes for children and young people, have knowledge and experience of the aims, objectives and practices of boarding schools and bursaries, and experience of working in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders. Applicants should be flexible, friendly, and efficient with the ability to negotiate and resolve complex situations. You will share our values of being child focused, empathetic, responsive, collaborative, and accountable. Knowledge of issues around child poverty and social welfare issues in the UK, the ability to work independently and excellent communication skills are all essential to the role of a Grants Development Officer – Support for Boarding.

This is a significant time for Buttle UK. As we enter the third year of a five-year strategy, we take stock of the impact of the pandemic, and now the impact of the cost-of-living crisis. We have seen the impact our grants have and have a reputation for friendliness, efficiency, and effectiveness in our grant distribution. We are always striving to do better. The role of the Grants Development Officer – Support for Boarding is vital in ensuring funds reach those who need our support most.

Buttle UK is passionate about promoting equity, valuing diversity, and working inclusively. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons particularly people with disabilities and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as these groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

We are open to flexible working and allocating the 28 hours per week as suits you, e.g., to accommodate care responsibilities, other work commitments, or personal preference.

To support applicants through the recruitment process, we commit to:
● Paying for childcare for the hours in and around the interview process
● Paying for your travel costs to the office and back for interviews, if these are held in person
● Holding interviews online if easier for candidates’ circumstances
● Supporting any accessibility needs in the application and interview process