We are looking for an enthusiastic Development Worker to join our friendly team, and work closely with our service users with learning disabilities to develop their independent skills and potential.

This is a full time position, Monday-Friday 9-5, with occasional evening and weekend work. 

The post holder will deliver support for our service users across our 4 core services, including the delivery of educational sessions aimed at building confidence and skills, travel training and 1:1 community support for isolated individuals.

 The post holder will also be required to take a lead role in organizing and participating in various fundraising events and activities, to ensure the continuation of the high quality support that we provide to our service userss The ideal candidate will have significant experience of working with people with learning disabilities, or a similar vulnerable service user group, along with a strong commitment to taking a person-centred approach to the role.

We are looking for an effective team player that can work closely with our small team of staff and volunteers to affect real change in the lives of adults with learning disabilities.

We are growing, so there will be opportunities for development. The role of Development Worker is both diverse and challenging, and will provide the right candidate with excellent opportunities to significantly develop their skills and knowledge within the charity and social care sectors.

Our mission

PiP (Pursuing Independent Paths) 's mission is to support adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a small grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our service users. All of the work PiP does is aimed at fulfilling one or more of our 6 priority outcomes:

• PiP Students lead more independent lives
• PiP students improve their health, wellbeing and self-esteem
• PiP Students gain life skills
• PiP students build social skills
• PiP Students increase their social interactions within the community
• Happiness, comfort and improved quality of life for parents and carers

Applications closing date: 25.03.2020 at 23:59.

Interviews will take place on 31st March, 2nd and 3rd April.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Eden Brown is delighted to be recruiting for a Director of Development to join a much loved Charity in Birmingham. You will be a motivated, influential leader who will oversee the Development, Corporate Development and Communications teams alongside developing and leading the Stakeholder Engagement strategy. It is an exciting time to join the team with exciting growth plans for 2020 and beyond!
You will work closely with the Board of Directors and play an important role in the success of the Development Board and the Capital Fundraising Committee. You also will lead campaign strategy across fundraising and communications to meet financial targets and enhance public profile. You will develop stake holder relationships at a high level and also provide strategic leadership to the wider team.
To be successful in this role you ideally have good experience in fundraising and the third sector. You will have demonstrable experience of driving change and leading a team. Experience of working with a major donor portfolio is also essential. Any experience of leading a Capital appeal would also be desirable. Please call Laura iliff on 01132207542 for more information. Please note the closing date for this role is the 29th March 2020.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

This a time of challenges and change in the homelessness sector in London. Homelessness has risen substantially over the last 10 years, and the Homelessness Reduction Act, Universal Benefit, the cap on Housing Benefit, and the structure of tenancies combine to shape the numbers and needs of the people seeking our services. The Margins Project (Margins) has approximately 150 attendees at its drop-ins every year. These numbers have increased in recent years as we have refined and changed the focus of our services from the provision of food towards more advice, advocacy and employability, with the aim of helping our clients make meaningful and sustainable changes to their lives. 

You will be expected to ensure that Margins provides a high quality, responsive and inclusive service that supports clients to make sustainable change to their lives. Reporting to the CEO of UCP, you will be responsible for:

 Operations;

 Staff and volunteer management;

 Communications;

 Finance; and

 Governance and board support

(please see the job description for more detail).

The Interim Margins Manager will support the trustees and UCP CEO with their review of the position of Margins in the wider Union Chapel. 

Duties and key responsibilities

• Develop and lead the philanthropy programme to secure income from active and cold audiences, with a focus on high net worth individuals and new trusts and foundations
• Lead a strategy to maximise income from all major giving areas and events, seeking relevant opportunities and pursuing these opportunities to their full potential.
• Carry out in-depth research, both internally and externally, obtaining relevant information that can contribute to proposals, applications, engagement opportunities and fundraising communications
• Develop a plan to integrate and engage with MAP patrons and ambassadors across all MAP programmes
• Develop and deliver tailored solicitations and stewardship plans, proactively improving knowledge capture and our understanding of supporters through building strong relationships with them
• Identify, research and cultivate leads to build a strong pipeline of prospects that will have a significant positive impact on income over the current and future financial years
• Develop and implement a range of cultivation tools
• Manage and develop a database of contacts through planning, communications and analysis/reporting tools to support objectives
• Liaise with the Database Manager to ensure all major donor information is accurately recorded on Raisers Edge and up to date
• Monitor, review and evaluate performance against strategic plans, reports and financial forecasts to an agreed timetable
• Management and development of staff and volunteers as appropriate
• Undertake other responsibilities, tasks or activities as reasonably required

General Responsibilities

• Support the mission, ethos and values of MAP
• Carry out other associated duties as may arise in line with the broad remit of the position
• Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace
• Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work
• Share knowledge, specialist expertise and best practice with the wider team, as well as other staff across the organisation as needed
• Represent and be an ambassador for MAP
• Be flexible and carry out other associated duties as they may arise, develop or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the position
• Maintain and improve competencies through continuous professional development
• Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices
• Treat with confidentiality any personal, private or sensitive information about individual organisations and or clients or staff and MAP data

We are looking for an outstanding leader to work with the Trustees in leading and further developing the charity. The successful candidate will be someone who will inspire and empower others to share in achieving continued success in all our work.

If you have a passion for working with a great team who make a real difference for families across Essex, we would be delighted to receive your application and look forward to hearing from you. 

Families InFocus (Essex) is a forward thinking and caring organisation dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Essex families with children and young people with any special educational need or disability (SEND).

Our mission is:-

“to provide support for children and young people (aged 0 to 25) with any special educational need or disability (SEND) by ensuring that they, their families and carers receive quality information, advice, practical and emotional support. In particular, through the provision of advice, information and support to improve the education and development of, and relieve the poverty for children and young people with SEND, to enhance the stability and quality of life for the whole family. A central consideration will be the emotional needs of all concerned”.

Our excellent reputation and established relationships within the local Essex community have been earned over many years delivering quality services to meet the needs of our service users.

We are looking for an exceptional individual who will lead and drive the continuous development of Families InFocus (Essex) and ensure that its work makes a real difference for families.

You will be:

• An experienced and empathetic leader

• A strategic thinker

• A proven relationship builder

• Someone who has a track record of successful income generation

Full Job Description

Purpose of the Job 

To work on behalf of the Board of Trustees, in accordance with our mission, aims, values and objectives:-

• To develop and deliver the strategic and operational plan and financial budget to ensure the ongoing sustainability, growth and success of Families InFocus (Essex).

• To raise our profile and act as a strong figurehead for the charity, a positive ambassador with our stakeholders, clients, partners, funders and networks and a confident, inspiring and empathetic leader for staff and volunteers. 

• To ensure service users’ views and aspirations are taken into account for all service delivery and development. 

  Main responsibilities 

  Strategy planning and development: 

• To develop the charity’s strategic plan in conjunction with the Board of Trustees in response to key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

• To manage the charity effectively, ensuring that its financial security and risk management is maintained and enhanced. 

• To lead the development and implementation of strategic goals, objectives and financial plans to meet both the short term and long term goals and aspirations. 

• To take overall responsibility for achieving, monitoring and reporting on performance against funders’ targets and in all areas of the charity’s activities. 

• To develop a culture of continuous improvement throughout all aspects of the charity’s work including maintaining and building relationships with key partners, funders and community networks. 

• To keep abreast of the opportunities and challenges facing local third sector organisations and keep up to date with changing legislation/developments in local or national government initiatives which could affect the charity.

  Operational Leadership: 

• To lead the development and implementation of operational plans in support of our strategic and accountability frameworks ensuring the organisation provides high quality services and meets its charitable objectives.

• To ensure that the organisation has effective policies and procedures including the management of human resources, safeguarding, finance, health and safety, information, communication and premises, and that these meet relevant legislative requirements and agreed quality standards.

• To manage the day to day operations of the charity, ensuring that staff and volunteers are effectively deployed and receive regular supervision, support, training and annual appraisals.

• To lead key projects including those bringing significant changes for the organisation, ensuring that risks and threats are robustly managed. 

  Financial management: 

• To be accountable to the Board of Trustees for the overall financial health of the charity, controlling budgets, expenditure and management accounts ensuring that income and expenditure is within financial plan targets. 

• To secure adequate funding and resources to meet income targets and objectives, including through bid submissions to grant making trusts, foundations and statutory funders, charity fundraising events and other fundraising activities.

• To maintain and build excellent long term relationships with funders, donors and supporters.

• To develop and implement an effective sustainability plan to identify and diversify income streams and maximise new fundraising opportunities for income generation.

• To identify and put in place an effective and robust risk management strategy and framework to enable the charity to support its objectives. 

  Robust governance  

• To foster excellent working relationships and ensure systems and structures are in place for the Board of Trustees to fulfil its statutory and regulatory requirements and exercise effective control of the charity’s affairs. 

• To report to the Board on progress against key strategic objectives, providing information and answering for organisational performance. 

• To advise the Board in all aspects of leading the charity, including short term and long term strategic planning for the financial welfare of the organisation. 

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

• Educated to degree level or professionally qualified by suitable demonstrable experience e.g. management, health, education, social care, or community development. 

  Experience and knowledge

  Essential

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior management role. 

• Demonstrable experience of strategic and operational planning, service development and project management, including monitoring and evaluation. 

• Demonstrable experience of human resources management and good practice in the recruitment, management and development of staff and volunteers.

• Demonstrable experience and a proven track record of bid writing and successful funding applications to generate income and meet challenging income targets.

• Demonstrable acumen and experience of organisational financial management including budget control and reporting.

• Demonstrable experience of effective fundraising within the non-profit and charity sector.

• Experience of developing and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of clients, stakeholders and partners including local third sector organisations and statutory agencies.

• A good understanding of the governance, legal requirements of a charity and company limited by guarantee.

• Understanding of quality assurance frameworks and standards. 

  Desirable

• A good understanding of the needs of families of children and young people with any special educational need or disability.

• Experience of working in the voluntary and/or statutory sector. 

• Experience of delivering front line services in a community setting. 

• Experience of service level agreements, contracts, tendering and commissioning. 

  Skills & Abilities

  Essential

• Ability to inspire and lead an organisation. 

• Excellent people management skills. 

• Excellent interpersonal, oral communication and written communication skills. 

• Excellent skills in financial management.

• Excellent IT and presentation skills. 

• Ability to think strategically. 

• Ability to prioritise and work effectively towards strategic service goals, meet funders’ targets and deadlines.

• Ability to remain calm and focussed under pressure. 

• Ability to manage own learning and attend training courses as needed.

If you are interested in applying please click the ' Apply button' and send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're suitable for this role. 

Creative & Cultural Skills, the UK sector skills council for craft, cultural heritage, design, music, and the visual and performing arts is recruiting a Head of Development who will lead the day to day fundraising work of Creative & Cultural Skills. The post-holder will be expected to feed into the development of the organisation’s 3-year fundraising strategy and use this to write and implement an annual fundraising plan.  

The Head of Development will draw on company data and evaluation and monitoring information to make informed funding applications via relevant private and public funding routes.  They will also lead the generation of sponsorship income for agreed programmes, generate and maintain intelligence on funders with aligned interests/ambitions, and establish a database of fundraising contacts.

Full details can be found in the job description below.

Sorry, no CVs - application by application form only.

Are you an Audit Senior, Assistant Manager, Audit Manager seeking a new and rewarding career with a little exotic travel, supporting truly worthwhile causes and perhaps the chance to use your 2nd language skills (not essential)? 

Our partner, specialists in International Grant Assurance are seeking outgoing auditors for a critical role; navigating a diverse group of grant recipients & donors, such as the UN & the World Bank worldwide (e.g. Malawi, Peru, Vietnam, Belgium, Oxford, Sierra Leone, Brazil, Fiji, Cameroon). You'll be London-based travelling 30+% per annum on assignments 1 to 2 weeks in length. 

These unique and extremely rewarding opportunities would suit experienced audit professionals that are outgoing, love diverse travel experiences, meeting and supporting a broad range of inspiring people and supporting very worthwhile causes. A great opportunity to take statutory audit to the next level - broadening skills into a much wider remit.

Overseas assignments could mean travel to one of over 100 countries/ territories. A fantastic opportunity to see the parts of the world you’d never otherwise  see, work with lovely people and pick up extremely relevant fieldwork experience; vital for anyone seeking a career in the international development NGO sector. 

Role overview

Complete grant audits of a extremely diverse range of projects funded by international donor institutions ranging from emergency aid, to long term development in areas such as agriculture, health, education or infrastructure, to SME development or technical research. 

The role will use all your communication, problem-solving and analytical skills and will give you experience in working with major institutions all over the world. An example assignment might see you leading an audit opening meeting with a UN country office on the Monday morning, before heading off to spend a few days with a local NGO or government partners to audit the way they have spent UN funds. You will look at a sample of supporting documents to make sure the expenditure is genuine and for the purposes intended by UN, and review the internal controls of the NGO, making recommendations as to how these might be improved to strengthen the management of the UN resources. At the airport, you could even start drafting the formal report as you wait for your flight back to London. 

Requirements

• Qualified ACA / ACCA or equivalent(Finalists considered)
• Diplomacy and cultural sensitivity while working with a hugely diverse range of clients and beneficiaries
• A real interest in international development and associated funding structures
• 'Ideally' fluency in a second language is preferable, especially in French, Spanish, German, Portuguese or Mandarin, Russian and Arabic. 
• Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills
• Team worker
• Resilience and adaptability
• Internationally recognised audit qualification preferable.

​ Personal attributes:

• At least three years of audit experience 
• Ability to work under pressure; Strong planning, organisational and time management skills
• Sound technical and analytical skills, report writing and presentation skills
• Passionate about international travel and development and willing to work in international locations for over 30% of the time

Candidates for permanent London based roles must have the right to work in the UK

About Us

AfID are leading specialists in supporting NGOs operating globally with their financial management capacity & recruitment needs, on both a 'pro-bono' & ,commercial' basis. For more opportunities in the international development sector (International & UK) or to find out more about how we can assist your non-profit organisation please visit the AfID website.

Developing a Career in International Development

We know it can be frustrating trying to develop a career in this much sought after sector, especially when organisations require prior experience; be it institutional donor management, fieldwork or capacity building of overseas recipients. Please don't let this put you off, we would strongly recommend considering a volunteer assignment as a way to gain this highly relevant experience. It’s no coincidence that 22% of AfID volunteers now work full-time in the charity sector, as even a short 2-3 week assignment will catch the eye and reassure these employers of your commitment and ability to navigate the diverse stakeholder contexts.  It’s worth noting all AfID's assignments are individually tailored to the volunteers own preferences, skills and availability. For FAQs please visit the afid website
 
Attending one of the AfID Workshops also offers invaluable insights, explaining sector jargon and demonstrating the ways accountants can navigate complex environments, in a fun and informative way. It also presents a great networking opportunity with 25 other like-minded accountants AfID’s founder and ex-Oxfam FD in attendance. 

It is an exciting time to join Croydon Vision as the business development manager. Your role will be concerned with improving and growing our organisation, by fostering and developing relationships with members and other partners. Working to promote brand awareness and diversify our income stream guided by our fundraising strategy.

To apply please read the job description and specification.
Email your CV along with a covering letter of 350 words; stating why you wish to apply and how your skills would add value to current management team.

Objectives of the BDM post:

• An approach to Intrapreneurship, big picture view - setting aims and objectives in order to develop the organisation
• To drive 1 of 5 key priorities; sustainable reach – improving our brand, communications and income stream
• Develop new funding opportunities, organising social events for businesses and growth of donor and legacy income.
• Administrative support to the Chief Executive and seeking new ways to promote business efficiency at Croydon VisionLead in the development of quality assurance, making sure Croydon Vision meets the set requirements and obtain quality standards

OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

Senior Communications Officer [email protected]

Contract: Fixed Term 1 year

Salary: £34,988 to £41,574 per annum

Location: London

Ref: PAC/08/2019

An independent, global think tank, working for a sustainable

and peaceful world in which every person thrives.

About ODI

ODI is an independent, global think tank, working for a sustainable and peaceful world in which every person thrives. We harness the power of evidence and ideas through research and partnership to confront challenges, develop solutions and create change. 

WE are looking for a Senior Communications Officer to increase the impact of ODI’s research through the coordination and delivery of first class public affairs and communications activities on marking the 60th anniversary of ODI.

To advance the 2030 Agenda, the Overseas Development Institute will look to host a series of talks under the theme ‘Addressing Global Challenges for A Changing World’. This role will coordinate activities and partnership with governments and communities around the world, to explore actions and adaptation strategies that business, governments, education providers and individuals will need to take in order to successfully navigate this transition and build a future that works for all.

The main duties and responsibilities for the one year project consist of:

• Leading the development, project management and delivery of an ambitious and influential series of ODI at 60 public events, round-tables, side events and digital products to increase the impact of ODI’s work on addressing global challenges for a better world series focusing around six strategic areas – climate, migration, gender, violence and conflict, financing and the future of work.
• Coordinating high level partnerships internally and in particular externally with organisations financially supporting the 60th year, ensuring donor objectives, impact reporting and ODI research align across the programme of activities.
• Effectively project manage and deliver high quality outputs for the ODI at 60 project, including but not limited to public events, roundtables, side events, conferences and digital products to deadline and budget (80%)
• Take the lead in coordinating strategic relationships with ODI partners and donors supporting the 60th year (up to 20%)

You will have:

• Demonstrable interest in achieving the SDGs, economic, foreign, security and other policies affecting marginalised and vulnerable populations around the world
• Significant experience in strategic communications – working to inform/influence policy outcomes
• Experience managing high level partner and donor relationships across multiple organisations and geographies
• Proven experience managing convening activities and events
• Practical experience in e-marketing production/coordination and digital communications
• Excellent writing skills, and proven ability to summarise technical research in clear, compelling language
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and project management skills
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work collegiately with researchers, helping to shape research communications for target audiences
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise and communicate with colleagues at high levels of seniority and from different cultures
• Experience of managing relationships with external agencies and freelancers
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to quickly pick up new softwares and communications tools
• Excellent IT and data management skills, including Microsoft Office

Closing date: Tuesday 31st March 2020

Interview date: On a rolling basis

ODI is an equal opportunities employer Charity Reg. No.228248

Fixed Term Contract: 14 months

Location: London or Cardiff  

Are you an experienced and dynamic leader with a track record of managing fast paced and high achieving teams? Can you lead an organisation smoothly through significant growth and change? Are you committed to improving humanitarian outcomes? Can you inspire others, develop talent, and communicate with impact?

We are looking to recruit an Interim Chief Executive Officer to lead our organisation during the maternity leave for our CEO. We are looking for an exceptional individual to provide effective leadership and oversight of our organisation through a period of exciting growth whilst ensuring we continue to deliver against our ambitious strategy.

Elrha is a leading actor in the humanitarian system focused on research and innovation. We work to improve outcomes for those affected by crises by ensuring that humanitarian practice is based on evidence of what works, and tools and techniques used are continually improved through research and innovation. We fund and support research and innovation projects around the world, working in partnership with humanitarian organisations, the international research community, the private sector and other actors engaged in research and innovation.    

Elrha has recently secured major new funding to expand our programmes and our global reach. The interim CEO will lead the organisation through a period of exciting growth and expanded delivery.

We are looking for an individual with substantial experience in leading organisations in the not-for-profit sector. You will be able to inspire and support a high-achieving team through a period of significant growth whilst ensuring we continue to meet our strategic goals and be fully responsible for enabling the organisation to deliver our ambitious workplan.

To be successful you will need to have significant experience in similar leadership roles with a track record of managing growth and delivering results in a fast-paced environment. Motivated by Elrha’s vision and values you will bring the ability to combine long term vision with an eye for detail, inspiring confidence in staff and colleagues alike. You will be flexible and hands-on and will have exceptional interpersonal skills.

Please include your salary expectations for the position in your personal statement.

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.    

If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you. 

Planned interview date: Thursday, 16 April 2020, London  

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

By working at Alzheimer’s Research UK, you will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2020, we were listed 39th in the prestigious Sunday Times 100 Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to Work For.  We were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies, recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) are the fastest growing medical research charity in the UK, with a vision to end the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia. To bring an end to the UK’s leading cause of death and bring hope to the millions affected by the condition we must continue to accelerate this growth.  This role will be essential in helping deliver our fundraising targets through facilitating an insight-led approach to our fundraising programme. The role will be responsible for delivering data analysis, reporting and data modelling to support ARUK making effective decisions.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• Deliver reporting and analysis to support fundraising teams understanding their performance, in accordance with agreed deadlines
• Provide clear insights and recommendations derived from data-driven analysis to fundraising teams
• Work closely with fundraising teams to understand their strategies, plans and needs to ensure effective reporting is in place
• Develop and maintain a suite of data models to improve forecasting capabilities, understanding of LTV and propensity to give for fundraising teams
• Support the CRM programme, playing a key role in the supporter journey and insight workstreams and support several critical projects such as segmentation and measurement frameworks
• Identify and use the most appropriate techniques/software to ensure analytical outcomes are logically and clearly communicated to relevant stakeholders
• Build relationships with fundraising teams in order to effectively support their reporting and analytical requirements
• Work closely with the Digital Team to ensure the effective integration of online and offline reporting and analytics
• Support the continuous development of data selections, working with key stakeholders to determine how best to integrate insight, testing and regulatory requirements

What we are looking for:

• Background in analysis, statistical methods and data-driven marketing
• An understanding and appreciation of CRM across technology, insight, ways of working and culture
• Good knowledge of data protection legislation and its application
• Enthusiastic and positive approach to stakeholder management
• An ability to translate data and insight for non-technical audiences
• A good working knowledge of SQL
• Advanced Excel skills
• Extensive experience of using large relational databases and analysis packages
• Experience of developing advanced statistical models
• Experience of influencing stakeholders through an insight-led and data driven approach
• Experience of using business intelligence tools such as Power BI
• Excellent internal and external stakeholder management
• Keep abreast of developments and opportunities to further enhance organisational performance
• A strong desire to improve charity wide performance through more effective practices and insight
• Creative, positive, proactive and motivated to deliver data insight

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 29th March 2020, with interviews likely to be held on the 7th April 2020. We would encourage applicants to submit their application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Should we wish to contact you to arrange an earlier interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. When applying, please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on a certain date.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

Duration: Two years Fixed-Term 

Are you highly organised with good project management skills? Are you committed to improving humanitarian outcomes and do you believe that research and innovation should be at the centre of efforts to improve humanitarian effectiveness? Could you communicate with a range of external stakeholders, at all levels of seniority, both verbally and in writing?

We are looking to recruit a highly effective Programme Officer to join our dynamic humanitarian innovation team. You will provide effective management across our large portfolio of innovation grants and support the operational delivery of the programme and innovation management activities.

Elrha is a leading actor in the humanitarian system focused on research and innovation. We work to improve outcomes for those affected by crises by ensuring that humanitarian practice is based on evidence of what works, and tools and techniques used are continually improved through research and innovation. We fund and support research and innovation projects around the world, working in partnership with humanitarian organisations, the international humanitarian community, the private sector and other actors engaged in research and innovation.

To be successful, you will need to be flexible, with the ability to work well in a busy and constantly changing environment. You will have strong organisational and communication skills and be able to show experience in grant management.

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable people in our work. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure. 

Closing date: 24 March 2020 

Interview date: 3 April 2020

This position as a Development Assistant a great opportunity for someone embarking on a career in Charity Fundraising as a Development Assistant. This role is within an Educational Charity working closely with senior managers and the wider team to build a more engaged and connected community within this organisation’s wider fields, with the aim to increase the profile and promote generosity.

Key responsibilities include

• Ensuring the relationships are being strengthened within Alumni communities, also gaining engagement from online channels. securing new Alumni volunteering opportunities
• Supporting the wider team teams in organising meetings and sending out information to current donors
• Undertake and organise team related event administration including development of guest lists, invitation printing, running orders and guest profiles
• Attending organised events
   

The ideal candidates would have experience in these areas

• Experience of working in a fundraising or customer service environment
• Knowledge of database systems and reporting on such data
• Highly organised, able to plan and prioritise effectively

If you feel like this role is the new challenge you have been searching for please do apply as soon as possible as the position will be moving quickly.

Extraordinary Opera, extraordinary people

We have an exciting new opportunity within our Development department. Working as Development Coordinator, you will be responsible for researching donor prospects, maintaining accurate departmental records, assisting with incoming partnership enquiries and providing general administrative support to our busy team.

Fundraising experience is not essential for the role, but the successful candidate will be keen to develop their skills and knowledge and to be involved in all our activities, such as assisting with key fundraising receptions during the Glyndebourne Festival between May and August and at other events throughout the year.

To find out more about joining our world-class team, visit our website via the apply link.

Closing date: Monday 30 March 2020

We are an equal opportunities employer