We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Programme Funding Manager to help increase the reach and scale of our work, by working with our International Programmes and Policy & Research teams to identify and engage with institutional donors to secure grant funding for our work. This is an ideal role for someone with solid experience in institutional fundraising in international development or peacebuilding who is keen to progress to a more senior role.

We have a big ambition to change the way the international community responds to violent conflicts around the world, as well as to inspire the general public to support the work of local people on the ground who are working tirelessly to build peace. This is a very exciting time for Peace Direct, as we have been growing at a fast pace over the past few years and will be launching a new strategy in 2020 which will see us reach more people affected by violent conflict.

The ideal candidate will have experience of managing institutional donor relationships, including experience of securing six figure grants. They will also have excellent research and communication skills, a solid background in line management and a high standard of written English. This role will work closely with our International Programmes team and our local partners to produce high quality applications and reports to new and existing institutional donors. Given the breadth of our work, you will be fundraising for a range of projects in different contexts ensuring a huge variety of work. This is an exciting role, suitable for people who can manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.

Finally, we are looking for someone who genuinely believes in our mission to stop violent conflict and build sustainable peace and who is excited by the prospect of joining a dynamic and growing international charity.

Peace Direct strives to be a diverse and inclusive employer, with equality of opportunities regardless of personal identity, and we are committed to improving our systems and ways of working to support this, including creating a Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) working group, DEI strategy and recruitment guidelines. We strongly encourage individuals from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), LGBTQ+, people with disabilities and people with mental health challenges.

The deadline for applications is 8th December 2019. However, we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so early applications are encouraged although all applications will be given due consideration. Only completed applications will be accepted and only applicants with the right to work in the UK will be considered. Application Form and Job Description are available on Peace Direct’s website. 

Peace Direct works hard to ensure its staff have a good work life balance and feel valued. Some of the benefits we have include:

• 25 days annual leave not including the office closing between Christmas and New Year.
• Stakeholder Pension with Peace Direct contributing 6%
• An interest free season ticket loan for the purchase of a commuter season ticket
• Flexible working hours
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay (12 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay)
• Training budget available for all staff (we have secured ‘Investors in People’ accreditation and are committed to the development and support of all staff).
• A warm and friendly work environment!

ABOUT US

Over 250 million children under 5 globally do not get the early childhood care and education (“ECCE”) they need, leading to poor health, poor education, lost life opportunities and poverty.

Lively Minds is an award-winning NGO tackling this crisis in rural Ghana & Uganda. We believe that one of the main barriers to ECCE is that parents in remote resource-poor villages lack the information, education and aspiration to provide basic and affordable opportunities for their children. We have developed an innovative behavior-change programme that empowers marginalized, poorly educated Mothers to run educational Play Schemes for pre-schoolers and to provide better home-based care, using cheap local resources.  Not only does this result in positive outcomes for child development, but also has positive impacts for the Mothers too.

These are exciting times for Lively Minds. In Ghana we have recently received results from a Randomised Control Trial (RCT) conducted by independent evaluators Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) and Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) which demonstrate the programme has a positive impact on a wide range of child and mother outcomes. We have signed an MoU with the Ministry of Education, and are currently working with National Government and other stakeholders in developing our 2020-2025 plans to scale the programme across 60 rural districts in the northern regions of the country, reaching approximately 4000 kindergartens and over 1m children.  In Uganda is in a test and position for scale stage with the long-term aim of national roll-out.

Organisational Structure and Roles

Lively Minds is a partnership between 3 organisations:  Lively Minds UK, Lively Minds Ghana & Lively Minds Uganda.  Lively Minds Ghana and Uganda implement the activities in the field. They are supported by our global senior management team (some of whom are based in the UK and others are mobile) - which currently is made up of the CEO, COO, Ugandan & Ghanaian Country Directors, Head of Monitoring & Evaluation, Marketing Communications Manager, Curriculum Coordinator and Training & Development Manager. 

We are seeking to recruit our first Finance Manager to support the development and implementation of a sustainable scale strategy and to ensure our financial management is robust and sustainable as we go through this period of rapid growth.

The Finance Manager will report directly to the CEO and will manage the finance team which currently includes a part-time Financial Controller, and 3 bookkeepers (one in each of our overseas offices). We are likely to recruit extra finance staff in Ghana and also a Fundraiser in the UK- all of whom will report to the Finance Manager.

Key responsibilities for the role include financial modelling; analysis and budgeting; staff management; financial accountability and reporting.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic development

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the organisation’s scale strategy.

• Develop and strengthen robust cost models  (including sensitivity analyses/stress testing) to guide decisions around the pace and rate of scale, staffing & resource requirements, ensure value for money and maximise cost efficiencies.

• Facilitate the development of budgets with managers to ensure that they have the resources they need to deliver against strategic goals, and that they have the tools to track and control expenditure.

• Analyse actual expenditure against the model and budgets to test assumptions, measure cost-effectiveness, manage risk and leverage opportunities

• Identify and drive forward sustainable funding opportunities for the organisation (including consultancy services, outcome bonds, partnerships, licensing materials)

Financial management

• Ensure that the organisation-wide financial systems, policies, procedures and internal controls and audits are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth

• Lead and coach the finance team to maintain and deliver operational excellence & financial rigour, closely monitoring the operating and financial reports against plans and budgets

• Lead monthly financial reviews and oversee timely production of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports

• Work with Finance team to ensure processes and controls are in place to oversee the day-to-day operation of financial systems and resources, including cash flow monitoring, bank reconciliations, invoicing, banking, petty cash and payroll, stock control.

• Advise on ways to control for currency exchange rate fluctuations including exchange forwards, managing cash transfers between organisations, managing reserves and cash flow issues.

• Lead procurement exercises for major purchases

Financial support to government

• Work with our COO and programmes team to develop financial systems so that direct financial support is provided to local government partners and they are able to take on responsibility for and account for programme budgets 
• Work with programmes team to build the capacity of local government partners in financial management, procurement, and budgeting so that they will eventually be able to fund and sustain the Lively Minds programme themselves.

• Support the work at national government to identify ways to integrate the programme into and fund it from existing budgets and budget cycles

Grants and donor reporting

• Create the budgets, financial information, documentation and materials for funding proposals;

• Oversee the creation of all financial reports for funders, ensuring mechanisms to track and report against restricted income are robust.

Leadership and team development

• Actively manage the performance and build the capacity of direct reports through training, coaching, holding 1to1s, setting performance goals, appraisals, developing new policies and practices

• Where necessary interview, recruit and train staff and/or contractors

Governance/Legal/HR

• Provide monthly and quarterly management accounts for trustees

• Attend trustee meetings, present information to the Board and liaise with Board members

• Ensure that the Statutory Accounts for all entities are prepared:  ensuring internal information is collated and provided, external auditors are instructed and deliver to standard.

• Ensure all organisations are compliant with tax, regularity and legal requirements (e.g payroll, tax, NGO registration, insurance, registrations with regulatory authorities)

• Support HR function: ensuring practices, policies and procedures are in place (particularly related to finances, expenses, allowances) and all legal requirements are complied with; pay reviews and benchmarking exercises are conducted

PERSON SPECIFICATION

To succeed in this role you will need….

• to be comfortable delivering a complex programme to the highest standards, working at pace with a high degree of autotomy
• to be innovative & results-oriented. We operate in resource-poor settings, with challenging stakeholders and with limited financial resources and capabilities.
• to be willing to go the extra mile.  We need you to be proactive and constantly seeking ways to do things better.
• to be business-minded.  In order to spread our impact, we need you to help us secure sustainable income, gaining the support of government, funders and key stakeholders
• to be a leader.  You will need to role model professionalism, determination & resilience, a growth mindset, and passion for the work and our organisational values.
• to be actively involved in delivering growth; as a small charity, we need you to be adaptable, with the ability to advise on strategic finance matters, as well as being hands-on when necessary 

Essential

- Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

- 8 years post qualification experience delivering full range of financial and accounting services required by a charity or small business

- Wide experience of managing grants and donor reporting

- High proficiency in financial modelling and advanced Microsoft Excel (including experience in VBA automation and using Excel’s data model to directly interact with other systems)

- Experience of managing people

- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Desirable

• Experience working with remote teams
• Experience working in Africa

We believe that everyone in Nottinghamshire deserves to live and work in an environment that is rich in wildlife. Together with our supporters, we restore wildlife across our county, from the heart of our urban and suburban communities to our diverse rural landscapes. We want to create a Wilder Nottinghamshire, where people are thriving because of nature and nature is thriving because of people. 

About the role:

Over 10,000 people support us by giving their time, talent and treasure to our charity. They are the lifeblood of our organisation and their contribution is valued. As Supporter Journey Officer, you will play a key role in looking after and building relationships with our supporters; including members, donors and community fundraisers. The post will also play a central role in welcoming new supporters to the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust family. Working within the Business Support and Development team, the role will contribute towards Trust’s unrestricted income targets.

What we are looking for:

• An excellent communicator with strong people skills
• A highly organised and driven team worker
• Experience of raising unrestricted income for a charity is desirable, but not essential
• A passion for UK wildlife

Benefits:

• Pension with 8% employer contribution
• 36 days annual leave (including public holidays)
• Death in service benefit at 3 x annual salary
• Health Care Cash Plan

For more information please see the job description and person specification on our website.

Please note this advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications.

Philanthropy Manager (Trusts and Foundations)

Salary: Circa £37,000 per annum + excellent benefits

Contract length: Permanent

Location: Stratford, London

Working Hours: 35 per week

Please note that we will be shortlisting on an ongoing basis, so please don't hesitate to submit your application.

Due to our growing team and ambitions, we are looking for a Philanthropy Manager to develop and manage a portfolio of prospective and existing trusts and foundations. Through managing this portfolio, you'll be responsible for securing gifts of £10,000 upwards, whilst managing our mailing programme for mid-value trusts and foundations

To do this, you will build your portfolio through driving research in to trust and foundations and developing your own cold acquisition plans. You will also cultivate and steward relationships with existing and new supporters, with the aim of bringing them closer to the organisation by considering a range of research projects, events and opportunities to maximise how our donors can add value to CRUK. You will also...

• Develop and implement tailored engagement and cultivation strategies to make approaches to prospective trusts
• Manage a portfolio of current and prospective donors - to secure five to six figure donations and multi-year- pledges
• Be responsible for delivering our two mailing programmes seeking gifts from small and mid-value trusts and foundations

It's cancers turn to be afraid. Cancer Research UK is leading pioneering, life-saving research and our long-term ambition is to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured. Every step we make towards beating cancer relies on every pound, every hour and every person, and our 3,500 people work relentlessly every day towards this goal.

To help us achieve this goal, we are growing are successful hub of trust fundraising specialists to increase our income in this area and support CRUKs ambition of 3 in 4 people surviving cancer by 2034.

The successful candidate will...

• Have a working knowledge of the principals of trust fundraising and experience of delivering four and five figure gifts.
• Be performance driven and have strong experience of working towards and exceeding targets
• Be a strong influencer and a great networker
• Be an inspirational communicator - both written and oral
• Have intellectual curiosity to understand complex scientific areas of research, and the ability to communicate this in an engaging way with supporters.

This is an exciting time to be joining our team and the role will give you the opportunity to lead on trust fundraising from a number of regions across the UK including travel to Scotland and the potential for overseas travel too.

Experience fundraising across these sectors and locations is welcomed.

If this sounds like you or you would like to hear more about these opportunities do not hesitate to get in touch.

Closing date: Ongoing

Please see the following link for a full candidate pack:

Spread a Smile is a rapidly developing charity, with a mission to brighten the days of seriously ill children and teenagers in hospital.

Magicians, musicians, fairies, poets, singers, face painters, artists and therapy dogs make approximately 40 visits to London hospitals each month to provide a diversion from the boredom and monotony of those confined to hospital for prolonged periods. Spread a Smile reaches over 6,000 children a year.

Initially focussed on establishing a robust, well-organised and expertly delivered service in London and the South East, Spread a Smile wants to grow from six to 12 major hospitals and hospices in the next five years.

It is critical for the charity, as they grow, that they build upon the strong culture of connection, seen from founders and trustees, staff, donors and beneficiaries. Their work is utterly engaging, and exactly what you’d hope it to be, but for families the meaning of their work couldn’t be more profound. They raised £650k in 2017/18, from corporates, trusts and foundations, individuals and high-quality events.

Many of the team of 16 have been with the charity since the start, but their consistent and excellent trajectory of growth (across fundraising, capacity and operations) has led them to a point where they need a Director of Fundraising to manage and develop their income and related communications.

This new position will report to the Chief Executive, work closely with all parts of the charity, and ensure Spread a Smile is managing the income opportunities available, and that its capabilities are growing with demand.

The Director of Fundraising will:

• help deliver excellent fundraising outcomes directly, from a range of high value individual supporters and high value events
• lead and manage a team of three – a developed Head of Fundraising with a focus on corporates, a developed Trusts and Foundation Fundraiser, and a Fundraising Assistant
• strategically plan, and report on, the best route for income delivery and growth
• start with a rich and exciting corporate portfolio, a warm but underdeveloped major donor pipeline (including a 400 head gala), and some excellent trusts and foundation results
• maintain and develop great care of donors along the way

The position will best suit:

• an expert high value fundraiser, able to work brilliantly with people, with a broad portfolio and with limited resources
• an effective organiser and manager, able to coordinate multiple projects in a small team
• an ambitious and motivated leader, keen to make a mark in a very exciting charity

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Nicola Hall at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is a policy and action research organisation promoting sustainable development and linking local priorities to global challenges. We are based in London and work on five continents with some of the world’s most vulnerable people to strengthen their voice in the decision-making arenas that affect them. With more than 130 members of staff working with associates and partners around the world, IIED has been at the forefront of evidence-based policymaking in sustainable development for nearly 50 years.

We are seeking an Assistant Coordinator to provide administrative, logistics, finance support and general coordination for 2 teams.  The postholder will support both the Human Settlements Group (HSG) and Shaping Sustainable Markets Group (SSM). 

To succeed in this role, you will have excellent verbal and written skills. You will have administrative experience including taking minutes, organising meetings and workshops, and will enjoy being the focal point for both teams.   assisting team members with submission of payments and travel expenses, reporting and associated documentation.  The ideal candidate will be organised, with lots of initiative and enjoy a varied workload with changing priorities. You will have experience of working with geographically dispersed colleagues from diverse cultures and understand the challenges this involves.

Able to multi-task with a varied and demanding workload, you will use your strong organisational skills to provide the highest quality support, at times under pressure and working to tight deadlines, so a calm, flexible and positive attitude is a must. 

For further information about the requirements of the role please see the job description.
 

Closing date: midnight on Sunday 24 November 2019

Interviews: Thursday 5th December 2019
 

IIED aims to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all areas of the community. Please note, this post does not meet the minimum requirements for sponsorship of candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK; we can therefore only accept applications from those who can prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

Philanthropy Manager (Manchester)

Salary: £35,000 to £42,000 per annum + excellent benefits

Contract length: Permanent

Location: Home-based in Greater Manchester & North West

Working Hours: 35 per week, however part-time and flexible working options available. We appreciate not everyone has the same working needs, therefore please advise of your preferred working pattern within your application.

Closing date: Ongoing

Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing for this role on an ongoing basis, so early application is encouraged to avoid disappointment.

In this role you will manage a portfolio of and develop relationships with prospective major donors and trusts in a way that will increase the likelihood and value of a major gift.

To do this you will steward relationships, bringing them closer to the organisation, considering a range of research projects, events and opportunities to identify and maximise how our donors can add value to CRUK as well as...

• Recruit, manage and support senior volunteers
• Develop and implement engagement and cultivation strategies
• Manage a portfolio of current and prospective major donors - to secure 4 or 5 figure donations and pledges
• Identify potential new prospects by attending networking events

You may have a working knowledge of the principals of major gift fundraising or sales but you will:

• Have a track record of fundraising from high net worth individuals or charitable trusts
• Be performance driven and enjoy working in a target driven environment
• Be a strong influencer and a great networker
• An inspirational communicator - both written and oral

If this sounds like you or you would like to hear more about these opportunities do not hesitate to get in touch.

Please see the following link for a full candidate pack:

Over the past 5 years, the Salvesen Mindroom Centre has grown thanks to a generous donation from Alastair and Elizabeth Salvesen. The Board of Trustees has decided to invest in a fundraising team to diversify income streams and ensure the charity achieves its full potential. The team will be led by a Head of Fundraising who will be the first appointment, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to appoint their own staff. The income target has been set at £300,000 per annum so is highly achievable.

The charity is looking for someone who is very experienced across all forms of fundraising but with particular expertise in major donor and individual giving as well as corporate gifts or partnerships. You should have strong leadership experience and skills as you will form part of the Senior Management Team and must be prepared to be operational as well as strategic. While you do not need to have worked for a similar cause, an empathy and passion for the Centre’s work and beneficiary group will be essential. Getting fundraising off the ground will be as challenging as it is rewarding so you will need to have determination and tenacity to lead this function within the organisation. In return, you will have the support of the Chief Executive (who is also the line manager) as well as the Board of Trustees.

If you, or anyone that you know, would like to find out more about this role, please contact BTA as soon as possible for further information prior to making your application.

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 17th November 2019

Interview date: Tuesday 3rd December 2019

The Governance Secretary will play an important role within the governance team at Alzheimer’s Research UK. A key element of this new role will be taking on the core responsibility for supporting our charity partner, the UK Dementia Research Institute Ltd (UK DRI Ltd). The UK DRI is the single largest initiative in dementia research ever launched in the UK and Alzheimer’s Research UK is one of the founding funders. As part of this commitment, Alzheimer’s Research UK manages the governance function of the UK DRI Ltd and this role will provide critical support in this area, enabling the Board of Trustees to carry out their important role effectively.

The Governance Secretary will have excellent experience in building strong relationships at a high level and providing a high standard of confidential support to the Board of Trustees, working closely with the Chair. They will manage a busy cycle of Board and Sub-Committees, support and produce high quality papers, have excellent minute taking skills and liaise with colleagues as necessary to deliver follow up actions.

The Governance Secretary will have the flexibility to manage a range of tasks/responsibilities whilst working within a fast-paced environment and maintaining a high level of discretion.

Reporting to the Corporate Governance Manager, this post is offered on a one-year fixed term with potential to extend. While the role can be flexible, peak times will fall around trustee and committee meetings which will require travel to London.

This is a part time; fixed term contract/secondment opportunity working a minimum of 3 days per week (22.5 hours per week), for a period of 12-months.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• To act as the first point of contact for the Chairman and Trustees, providing them with high quality, confidential support that enables them to carry out their roles effectively.
• To deliver highly effective Board and Sub-Committee meetings, ensuring the smooth conduct of business. This will include the production of high-quality agendas and papers, circulation of papers to strict deadlines, attending all Board and Sub-Committee meetings, minute taking and recording actions. 
• Arrange all logistics for Board, Sub-Committee and other ad hoc meetings as required to ensure they are delivered to a high standard.
• Liaise with colleagues to support the flow of information between the Executive and the Board, liaising with them on the preparation of key reports, papers, agendas and action reports.
• To ensure all actions from Board and Sub-Committee meetings are updated in the relevant action log, communicate actions with colleagues and ensure these actions are delivered and reported back to subsequent meetings.
• Manage trustee correspondence and co-ordinate timely communications, briefings and updates for Trustees as required. 
• Maintenance of the register of Board members’ interests and any arising conflicts.
• Co-ordinate and manage the submission of regulatory returns and updates in accordance with statutory requirements and deadlines
• Present, record, file and store data (including all minutes of meetings and trustee related data) in accordance with company policy.
• Maintain and review as necessary key governance documentation, processes and policies
• Support Trustee recruitment process, induction and ongoing development of Trustees, proactively seeking out opportunities to support Trustees in their roles.
• Support the Corporate Governance Manager in other tasks as necessary to deliver best practice in governance at Alzheimer’s Research UK and the UK DRI Ltd.
• Key interface between the Trustees and the Executive Team at the UK DRI Headquarters

What we are looking for:

• Education to A-level or equivalent level of relevant experience
• A good understanding of governance issues and ability to learn about new governance and regulatory guidelines quickly and apply these to the role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent listening and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to record and present information and meeting minutes in a clear, concise and persuasive manner.
• Experience of minute taking
• Able to build rapport and demonstrate influencing, negotiation and decision-making skills and build relationships and inspire confidence and respect at all levels.
• Able to maintain discretion and confidentiality always
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritise and coordinate workloads
• Experience working in a similar governance or secretariat role
• Experience of a fast-paced role managing multiple priorities.

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge with regular travel to London when required

Salary: Circa £16,800 per annum, pro rata (£28,000 FTE per annum) plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 24th November 2019, with interviews likely to be held on either the 3rd and 5th December 2019. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on these dates.

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.

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

FFI is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Technical Specialist, Forest Carbon.  You will play a vital role in the technical design and implementation of pioneering REDD+ projects in high carbon stock and high conservation value landscapes in Liberia, Vietnam and Mozambique.  You will be responsible for leading the field and desk-based work required for preparation of VCS and Plan Vivo Project Documents (PDs); play a key role in the strategic and technical work required for integration of these project-level REDD+ interventions with national / sub-national systems; contribute to the building of partner capacities in forest carbon accounting and sustainable forest management, at local and national levels; and contribute to the development of new climate finance opportunities within FFI’s terrestrial and marine programmes.

You will have strong technical skills relevant to the development of Project Documents (PDs) for the voluntary REDD+ projects, and the nesting of project level REDD+ activities within evolving national forest carbon accounting systems.  In particular, you will have direct experience of the development and validation/verification of projects using the VM0007 REDD+ Methodology Framework (REDD-MF) or similar VC methodologies.  You will demonstrate the ability to think holistically and to work collaboratively with field staff and technical specialists from diverse disciplines to effectively integrate the forest carbon elements of REDD+ projects with the social and biodiversity components.  You will have a thorough understanding of national REDD+ processes with respect to development of Reference Emission Levels and Monitoring, Reporting and Valuation (MRV) systems, and approaches to Jurisdictional and Nested REDD+ (JNR), and direct experience of supporting the development of national policies relevant to REDD+ in one or more tropical forest countries.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation. In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

This position is based in FFI’s head office in Cambridge, UK, with international travel to Liberia and elsewhere as required. Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 17 November 2019.

Do you love to create a clear message? Do you have an eye for detail and the ability to tell a great story? Do you have a passion for making Jesus known and seeing lives transformed? 

WorldShare, is looking for someone who is enthusiastic, positive and proactive, with exceptional writing skills who can lead us to the next level in our marketing communications with inspiration and expertise. With previous experience, ideally in the charity sector, you will have a proven track record of producing high quality, excellent editorial content across different media platforms. You will possess a good understanding of the worldwide Christian church.

We’re looking for someone who will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and who can manage their own time, working to deadlines.

The successful candidate will have:

• Exceptional writing skills and experience in producing editorial content
• Strong ICT Skills and a good understanding of digital and print communication channels and platforms
• Relational skills and able to work effectively with a variety of people

All applicants must be fully on board with WorldShare’s values and statement of faith.

Closing date: 18 November 2019

Interviews: week beginning 2 December 2019

Location: Doncaster

This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a committed Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

To apply, please download our application pack or visit our website and email us with your completed application.

Prospectus is pleased to be partnering with the Hampshire Cultural Trust to recruit their new Philanthropy Manager. Working in a really vibrant and fundraising-focused atmosphere, the Hampshire Cultural Trust are on the cusp of delivering exceptional fundraising to a wide range of donors across the region. Hampshire Cultural Trust's purpose is to change lives through culture, and there could not be a better time to join.

The Philanthropy Manager will work within a small and dedicated team of fundraisers working across a variety of sites and projects. The Philanthropy Manager will be responsible for developing and driving forward a new philanthropy programme for HCT, working to agreed targets and ultimately aiming to grow major gift income year-on-year.

You will work with a handful of existing relationships but will be comfortable sourcing new support at a variety of philanthropic levels. The selected candidate will be familiar with the entire donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship process and will be comfortable working very closely with CEO, trustees and senior staff to secure major gifts.
If you are passionate about arts and culture fundraising in Hampshire, do get in touch with Ryan at Prospectus at your earliest convenience for a confidential chat.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You will then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

Finance Manager

Our partner, has been working to improve health outcomes and strengthen early infant development for a number of years. Through innovative techniques they have seen recorded improvements in treatments & health education, and lower infant mortality in developing nations.  Working in close partnership with prominent development bodies, they are looking to scale their programmes. It is during this interesting time of growth that they are seeking a Finance Manager, on a permanent basis to add capacity to the London-based finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Administering, reviewing and, where necessary, establishing, strong, and detailed systems for documenting and tracking financial transactions for income and expenditure in the UK and overseas. 
• Budget and forecast preparation, accounts administration and other reports as necessary to support financial management and strategic decision making.
• Ensuring that the organisation is legally and statutorily compliant in the UK, and all other countries of operations. This will includes year-end accounts preparation and taking the lead on year-end audit processes.
• Finance business partner working with the fundraising & operations teams in London to support with budget proposal development, monitoring monthly income and expenditure, and report writing; and with the overseas teams in grant compliance, monitoring and reporting.
• Being the main financial point of contact in interactions with donor institutions and/or funders. 
• Overseeing the Finance Assistants in the UK, and supporting with (remote) advice to overseas staff with financial responsibilities.

Person Specification

• Qualified accountant with at least two years' experience post qualification.
• Capable intellectual ability, with the competence to pick things up rapidly.
• Demonstrable experience of accounting for a large project, or numerous projects at the same time.
• Ability to analyse accounting system data.
• Strong analytical & IT skills.
• Excellent finance business partner, able to build effective relationship with peers remotely, developing tools and coaching them as required, but also being able to question figures.
• Flexible, approachable and a good communicator.
• Good eye for detail.
• Written and spoken ability in a second major global language (Desirable).
• Previous overseas experience (Desirable).
• Previous experience working with NGOs and understanding of donor requirements (Desirable)

Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis, and early applications are strongly recommended.

*Please note, this role is open to candidates with a strong technical accounting background and some overseas experience, looking to transition into the not for profit sector. It is an excellent first-time role, and will offer the successful candidate all-round exposure to accounting & financial management, grants compliance and reporting within a growing organisation.  

*This role is only open to those with the right to work in the UK. We will not be able to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is a policy and action research organisation. We promote sustainable development to improve livelihoods and protect the environments on which these livelihoods are built. We specialise in linking local priorities to global challenges. IIED is based in London and works in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and the Pacific, with some of the world’s most vulnerable people. We work with them to strengthen their voice in the decision-making arenas that affect them - from village councils to international conventions.

This role will be situated in the Climate Change Group (CCG), providing overall managerial support to the development and smooth running of the Public Policy and Drylands Team and partner organisations within the programme. Working with public sector actors (governments, bilateral and multilateral partners and development finance institutions), to design and test innovative solutions for public and private investment in equitable and climate resilient development. This includes the design and delivery of politically astute policy, institutional and financial frameworks that enable national and local level actors (governments, enterprises and households) to scale-up investment in climate resilient initiatives.  

To succeed in this role, you must have a relevant graduate degree (or equivalent experience) along with excellent strategic and management skills. You have high quality problem-solving skills and have proven solid experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders from different backgrounds and cultures. You will be as comfortable working with international institutes, policy‑makers and civil society organisations as you will with internal contacts. The ideal candidate will be a clear and effective communicator both verbally and in written form and as such will be well versed in producing a range of communications and marketing materials for print and/or digital audiences.

This is a great opportunity for someone that has initiative, a can-do attitude, is influential in building relationships, a good strategic thinker and enjoys exploring new ideas.

For further information about the requirements of the role please download the job description.

Deadline for applications:  27th November 2019

Interviews will be held on: 10th December 2019

Please note we would encourage applications to be sent in early as should response be high we reserve the right to bring the deadline forward and close the job earlier than the date given above.  As a result, interview date may also be brought forward.

IIED aims to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all areas of the community. However, this post does not meet the minimum requirements for work permit employment. We can therefore only accept applications from those who can prove their eligibility to work in the UK.