Organisational Summary:

Global Greengrants Fund believes solutions to environmental harm and social injustice come from people whose lives are most impacted. Every day, our global network of people on the frontlines and donors comes together to support communities to protect their ways of life and our planet. Because when local people have a say in the health of their food, water, and resources, they are forces for change.

The mission of Global Greengrants Fund is to mobilise resources worldwide to protect our shared planet and work toward a more equitable world. Our vision is to create the world’s largest environmental movement. Through our dynamic and responsive model we channel hundreds of grants each year to grassroots groups in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Pacific Islands. We understand that our environment and human rights are deeply connected. Our approach connects global philanthropic resources with locally-led projects to support grassroots movements in five action areas: climate justice, healthy communities and ecosystems, local livelihoods, right to land, water and resources, and women’s environmental leadership.

Position Summary:

The Director of Philanthropic Partnerships will lead on the fundraising operations of Global Greengrants Fund UK, the European arm of Global Greengrants Fund. The postholder will lead the implementation of the current fundraising and growth strategy of this young and growing organisation with ambitious growth aims, and develop future strategies. They will be responsible for leading a small fundraising team to raise income from trust and foundations, individual supporters, institutional funders and corporate partners.

The postholder will be an experienced, committed and passionate fundraiser and grants manager, with work experience in international organisations, project development and project management experience, and expertise in fundraising strategy development. They would have at least eight to ten years’ work experience, preferably more, in smaller and larger organisations and with a range of different donors in the UK and Europe, with excellent communication skills and demonstrated understanding of relevant thematic issues (environment, human rights and international development).

Together with the UK Executive Director, the Director of Philanthropic Partnerships will work to make Global Greengrants Fund UK a stable, financially self-sufficient organisation which contributes significantly to growing the resources to grassroots environmental justice. The postholder would be part of the UK Management Team and be an active participant in the wider Global Greengrants Fund learning networks. The role reports to the UK Executive Director and has line management responsibility of currently two posts.  

Duties and responsibilities

These duties provide an overview of tasks and responsibilities for the Director of Fundraising. In order to lead the fundraising operations and grow the organisation, any other necessary responsibilities not specifically mentioned may be part of this role. Out of hours work and international travel will also form some part of the role’s duties and responsibilities.

Main duties and responsibilities:

1. Development of funding opportunities including relationship-building and stewardship with new and existing donors (individuals, foundations, institutions and corporates), project development for proposals (60%)

2. Grant management including monitoring and evaluation of grants-funded projects, work with Global Greengrants Fund’s programme and field staff on delivery of grants-funded projects, financial management as it relates to delivery of grants-funded work (5%)

3. Developing new long-term, strong donor relationships, including through attending conferences and meetings, and developing and working in partnership with other foundations and partners (10%)

4. Actively participate in the development of fundraising strategies including through providing projections, delivering context analysis etc. (5%)

5. Line management and supervision of two fundraising posts (Philanthropic Partnerships Assistant and Grant and Report Writer) (20%)

Skills and experience

• A deep commitment to and ability to uphold Global Greengrants’ mission, vision, and values.
• Strong written and communication skills in English, desirably in a second language, especially French or German.
• Experience in line management and supervision.
• Track record of mobilising resources and supporter/donor engagement.
• Experience in project management, project development and grants management.
• Experience of designing and successfully implementing fundraising strategies.
• Specific deep experience either with institutional funders or corporates is of particular interest.
• Desirable: experience of fundraising for an intermediary fund or grantmaking institution.
• Work on own initiative and including from home, experience in self-administration. This role can be based remotely or in our East London office space.  

Global Greengrants Fund UK is an equal opportunities employer. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our team is critical to our success. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Interested?

To apply, please send your CV, and a cover letter expressing your fit for the position and interest. If applications are incomplete, we will unfortunately not be able to consider them. We look forward to hearing from you!

City & Hackney Carers seek a warm and experienced individual to coordinate our Parent Carer Support Service. The postholder is responsible for supporting carers of children with additional needs, providing emotional support, advice and information on welfare benefit entitlements and facilitating peer support and information groups. The post involves home working with travel to and from meetings in Hackney and the wider London area as needed.

This service is supported by the Mercer’s Charitable Foundation and London Catalyst

We have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant to join our team. You will provide administrative support to the COO in her day-to-day duties. The role will include assisting in the smooth running of The Nucleo Project office and administrative functions. You will provide support to the COO in a diverse range of responsibilities which include financial controls, HR, fundraising, communications, events and logistics. 

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a candidate who has excellent IT skills, a detail-oriented approach, good numeracy / analytical skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The role will require someone who is proactive, organised and efficient. A commitment to the charity’s mission is essential. 

The role 

While not exhaustive, the following list of responsibilities gives a comprehensive overview of the role:

HR

• Support the COO to manage administration of freelancers and employees
• Support the COO to coordinate and communicate with staff
• Support the COO to implement and improve policies, systems and procedures

Financial

• Support the COO with basic bookkeeping and financial processes, using Xero 
• Support the COO with financial reporting 

Communications

• Maintain the analytics log for social media accounts and website, and prepare reports for the Communications Team 
• Maintain the mailing list, using MailChimp
• Maintain the GDPR log 

Fundraising

• Maintain the CRM (Donorfy) 
• Support the COO in a diverse range of fundraising activity including assisting with applications, campaigns, events and newsletters
• Support the COO in donor stewardship 

General Administrative Responsibilities

• Support relevant projects to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the charity’s operations
• Support the COO in the oversight of the charity’s facilities requirements
• Attend meetings and take minutes
• Managing and filing office documentation 
• Assisting with organising events and event logistics when necessary
• Conducting research and compiling data when required
• Performing general clerical duties 

Other core requirements

• As this role may require working closely with children an enhanced DBS check will be required.
• The Nucleo Project values diversity and champions inclusion and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community. 

About us

The Nucleo Project was set up in 2013 to offer ensemble-based musical opportunities to children and young people in North Kensington, completely free of charge. We are part of the global El Sistema movement, which began in Venezuela in 1975.
Our students commit to an immersive and rigorous programme which fosters rapid progress and high achievement, as well as strong bonds within our community and a truly transformative difference in our young musicians’ day to day lives.

Interested? Please submit your CV with contact details for 2 referees and a short supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role. Referees will only be contacted following a job offer. 

We are looking for someone with passion and drive to lead and develop a new Deaf and Disabled Peoples Organisation in Haringey.

About the organisation:

The Board of Trustees are looking for someone with the drive and vision to lead the organisation through a period of significant development, growth, and challenges. 2020 has been a very difficult year for everyone, we hope 2021 will be a springboard to launch Disability Action Haringey as an organisation which provides disabled people with life opportunities of their choice. This post will be offered on a fixed term contract for a period of 18 months with a possible extension dependent on securing funding. The successful candidate will be a person with lived experience of disability and the ability to establish DAH as an organisation who deliver innovative and sustainable services.

Disability Action Haringey is in the early stages of development we have secured Charity registration and will be operating as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. As a user-led pan-disability Deaf and Disabled Peoples Organisation delivering services, the Trustees are passionate in ensuring Haringey becomes a more inclusive borough where disabled people are seen for their valuable contribution to society and where disabled people have the same life time opportunities as non-disabled people.

About the role:

This is a new role in a newly formed organisation. As CEO you will be expected to:

• Work with the Trustees to develop a business plan for the next 3-5 years
• Manage the day to day operations including recruiting your team
• Securing additional funding to ensure the organisation’s success beyond the initial 18 months.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a new organisation and make a real difference.

How To apply

Stage 1

Download the application pack and application form from CharityJob website. Your completed application form should give clear evidence, with examples, of how you meet all parts of the Person Specification. 

The closing date for applications is midday, Monday 14th December 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and unfortunately, we regret we are unable to provide feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted.  If applicants have not heard from us after four weeks, they can assume that, unfortunately, they have not been selected for interview.

Both stage 2 and stage 3 of the interview process will be conducted virtually on Microsoft Teams.

Stage 2 will take place week commencing 4th January 2021. Those candidates selected will be asked to deliver a presentation.

Stage 3 will take place week commencing 11th January 2021. Candidates successful at stage 2 will be asked to attend a virtual panel interview.

Stage 4

The successful candidate will be offered the position of Chief Executive Officer, subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Disability Action Haringey is committed to encouraging inclusion, equality, and diversity amongst our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment, victimisation by complying with the Equality Act 2010.

We want a working environment where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued. To do this, we will proactively tackle discrimination and disadvantage and ensure that no individual or group is directly or indirectly discriminated against for any reason. We expect all Disability Action Haringey employees to champion and live our values through their work at every opportunity. 

Chief Executive (CEO)

Salary: £57,000 to £62,000 PA depending on experience

Closing date: Monday, 7th December 2020

Location: Oxford & Buckinghamshire/Milton Keynes

Connection Support is a positive, forward thinking organisation with a strong social purpose and a commitment to delivering quality care and services for our clients.

We are looking for a new Chief Executive to lead us into the next stage of our journey. We’re clear about our future direction; we’ll not be standing still so continuous improvement is high up on our agenda, as well as delivering value for money so that we are using our resources to maximise opportunities for clients and providing high quality care and support services.

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a successful track record in strategic delivery and transformational change and like us, have a real passion for social care.

As a strategic leader, you will understand the importance of a positive organisational culture and will set the standard by role modelling the behaviours associated with our values. We are looking for a real people person who can inspire and motivate our team to deliver the best possible service to our clients and key stakeholders. You will have the energy, drive and enthusiasm to make sure Connection Support remains a financially strong, successful organisation.

In return, what you can expect from us is a supportive environment created by the Board and backed by colleagues across the organisation, to enable you to get the job done. You can also rely on a hardworking, passionate team focussed on doing the right thing for our clients and the business.

If you think you’ve got what we are looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing date is 10am on Monday, 7th December 2020

PA and Office Manager - 6-month contract role

I am delighted to be working with a national service improvement charity, who's focus is improving those who are in contact with the criminal justice system, through research, policy and campaigning work.

They have an opening in the senior team for a PA and Office Manager, they are a small charity so seeking an individual who has a plethora of senior administrative experience, who is able to be a solid point of reference for all staff in the charity. This role is for an initial 6-month period to support the newly appointed CEO, starting ASAP on a remote basis in the first instance, with a need once Covid-19 restrictions lift to work in the London office.

You will be organised and efficient, with excellent attention to detail, able to quickly pick up new systems and procedures, and to prioritise and juggle competing priorities and requests. Although able to work with substantial independence and initiative, you will be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills, dealing proactively and confidently with a range of people, tasks and situations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious person to work as a key member of a small but fast-paced, delivery-oriented team.

JOB OBJECTIVES

The key objectives of this post are:

• To provide personal administrative support to the Chief Executive
• To organise and manage office systems, provide administrative support across the team.
• Responsibility for organisational financial processes
• Co-ordinating cross organisational project management, including; capacity planning, milestones and convening project initiation meetings.
• Line management and supervision of Team Administrator Assistant.

EXPERIENCE

The post holder will be able to demonstrate successful experience in the following areas:

• PA/executive assistant work
• Finance processes

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND ROLE REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the drafting of correspondence and minute-taking
• High level of numeracy and either previous experience of or ability to learn book-keeping
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and the ability to learn new systems and applications
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills: ability to prioritise, plan and organise work in a busy environment
• Flexibility and adaptability to juggle a range of tasks
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, from vulnerable adults facing a range of different problems to Ministerial offices
• Ability to work independently and constructively as part of a small team
• Discretion and an understanding of confidentiality issues
• Honesty and reliability
• An interest in the issues faced by people who have expressed multiple disadvantage/exclusion.

The post holder may also be able to demonstrate

• Knowledge or experience of Quick Books accounting software and/or book-keeping
• Knowledge of the issues involved in working with people facing severe exclusion.
• Knowledge of experience of Salesforce CRM system

Role: Office Manager and PA

Location: Remote currently, offices based in Elephant and Castle, once restrictions allow

Employment Type: 6-month contract

Salary/rate: £28-32k pa

Working hours: 35pw

Ref: 74147PMR

CLOSING DATE: Friday 27th Nov at 10am

The Chief Financial Officer role replaces a previous Head of Finance post and has been introduced to assist the charity transforming its systems and processes. As a new post it has been advertised to appeal to applicants interested in a full or part time role. Consideration of applicant experience, expertise and preferred working hours against achieving the key objectives will be applied accordingly..

As CFO you will lead the Finance team to deliver an outstanding financial support service to the charity. The Chief Financial Officer is a pivotal role within the Senior Leadership Team with overall responsibility for the finances of the charity and managing personnel with a finance team of 3.

As a qualified accountant you will be fully competent in managing budget setting; you will lead in the provision of timely and accurate financial information, effective cost management and financial assessment of new initiatives.  You will work with the team to draft budgets and forecasts; monitoring them throughout the year; and work closely with operational budget holders to ensure they understand their financial position.

You will be comfortable leading change with empathy and collaboration, therefore the ability to build internal and external relationships, communicate well and adapt styles to differing audiences is critical.  Furthermore as a member of the executive team reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will sit on the Finance & Development Governance Committee. In addition to business as usual, you will also contribute to strategic direction of the charity and the development of new projects, tenders and grant applications providing oversight on the financial aspects. Applications from a solution focused person with an interest in taking the lead to further develop the charity’s finance function through systems and processes would be welcomed.

The success candidate will need to have:

• Significant financial management experience of preparing management accounts
• Experience and knowledge of financial management information systems
• Experience of operating at both strategic and operational level.
• Education to a degree level or a Business Management Qualification with a professional qualification i.e. ACCA, CCAB, ACA, CIMA

To succeed they will need to:

• Be comfortable communicating effectively both orally and in writing; adapting the message for a diverse audience.
• Be skilled at motivating and leading a team effectively.
• Have a high level of analytical and problem solving skills.
• Be confident making important and high level decisions.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and based in the Lower Earley office you can join us to play a vital role in our objective to ensure autistic adults are valued by society and supported to live happy lives.

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Monday 7th December 2020.

Interviews will take place Friday 18th December and, 2nd Interviews, if required, will take place on Monday 21st December.

Interviews will most likely be conducted on Zoom although consideration to socially distanced meetings in the Lower Earley office may be possibility.

For more information on the role and recruitment timeline please view the attached brief . The recruitment process will take place over 18th December and 21st December. Interviews will most likely be conducted on Zoom although consideration to socially distanced meetings in the Lower Earley office may be possibility. Shortlisted candidates will be informed as soon as possible and are asked to keep those dates free

To Apply: Please submit your application via this website to Julie Harmsworth, HR Recruitment Officer

Your application should comprise: A full CV including a full employment history including relevant achievements; A covering note of not more than two pages summarising your motivation and reasons for being interested in the Chief Financial Officer position at Autism at Kingwood would be welcomed to accompany your application.

We believe the successful candidate will enjoy working with the Autism at Kingwood team, and will find involvement with the charity and its work very rewarding.

If you are a proven expert with a sound financial background we look forward to hearing from you.

We want a highly experienced and dynamic finance and business development professional to join us, who can support the Chief Executive and the Board through the next phase of the organisational growth. We are looking for someone with an eye for financial detail but also someone who has experience in business development.
The post holder will be a key to the Charity’s success and is also the Company Secretary and a member of the Leadership team.

The ideal candidate must be a qualified accountant, and a good team player, committed to the charity sector and our charitable purpose. You will have the ability to bring strategic financial management to multiple and complex areas of work. A recent working knowledge of charity finance is desirable but not essential.
The successful candidate will be employed on an annual contracted hours basis allowing for flexible working arrangements by agreement. Benefits package includes 25 days’ paid holiday pro rata, pension scheme, flexible working conditions, mileage allowance and training opportunities.

Hours: 36.5 hours per week (flexible working basis, including occasional evening and weekends)

Fixed Term Contract for 22 months with the possibility of extension subject to funding.

Due to the nature of the work, you will be required to undertake a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

To download a job description, person specification and an application form for this post, please visit our website. 

CVs, with a supporting letter describing why you are applying and how your skills relate to the role, will also be considered.

• Closing date: Midday on 16th December 2020
• Interview date: w/c 21st December 2020

Community First is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Job purpose

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Head of Finance and Operations is a key member of RSN’s senior leadership team (SLT), helping determine and implement our overall organisational strategy. The role oversees a budget of circa £1m and directly manages the Finance Manager and Operations Assistant. They work closely with the Head of Programmes and individual programme leads to oversee income and expenditure, ensuring that RSN’s work is delivered to budget and adequately funded, and that accurate financial reports are available to the SLT, CEO, trustees and donors.

Our Head of Finance and Operations takes a lead on enabling RSN’s team to serve young asylum seekers and refugees as effectively and efficiently as possible: overseeing our HR, legal responsibilities, working environment and everything that goes on behind the scenes to resource and support our service delivery. The postholder will develop and undertake their role through the lens of our organisational ethos, seeking to embed and uphold RSN’s values across all their work streams.

The postholder joins our team at a particularly exciting time, we launch our new strategy, continue our work to become a more actively anti-racist organisation, and take on a new name that better reflects our education-focused vision and mission. 

We are also beginning the refurbishment of an abandoned historic bank on Harlesden High Street, which will become an educational centre for young refugees, a social impact hub for the local area, and our home. When the refurbishment is completed (projected summer 2021), the postholder will also line-manage a Facilities and Community Manager, and will play a key role in ensuring RSN’s new premises have maximum social impact, for us and others.

Please see the attached Job Applicant Pack or scroll down the page for the role’s key responsibilities and the person specification. 

Job details and application process

Terms and conditions 

The role is full time and permanent - though we are a flexible employer and welcome applications from candidates interested in working 4 days per week. The role will be based at RSN’s office in Harlesden, north London (NB: the majority of our team are currently working from home due to Coronavirus and we anticipate this role doing the same until it is appropriate to return). The salary is band B - £37-45k pro rata (starting salary depending on the competencies and experience of the successful candidate). The package also includes 25 days leave and a pension.

As the role involves some contact with children and vulnerable young people and their data, the successful candidate will have to undertake a DBS check and all those invited to interview will be required to complete a self disclosure.

Application process

Applications (and any questions about the role) should be sent by email to Emily Bowerman  - jobs @ refugeesupportnetwork. org (no spaces). The closing date for applications is 9am Monday 7th December 2020.

Your application should comprise

• a full CV including a full employment history showing responsibilities held and relevant achievements

• a letter (maximum two sides of A4) telling us where you heard about this role and explaining:

• Why you would like to work for RSN (1 paragraph)

• How your experience, skills and character are a good fit for this particular role (main focus)

• Any contextual recruitment factors you would like us to be aware of (as appropriate, and please see below for more information)

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in an initial phone call, undertake a short task and provide references, following which interviews will be held. Suitable candidates may be contacted to begin the phone call and task process before the deadline, and we encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible. Please note that you must have a visa that allows you to work in the UK for the duration of your contract.

Contextual recruitment and reasonable adjustments

Exam grades and job titles are not the full picture - the context in which achievements were gained also matters. At RSN, we actively seek to recruit with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, considering the impact of the context in which a candidate has worked or studied.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with lived experience of forced migration, and from other backgrounds that are currently underrepresented on our team.

Additionally, if you feel you would require reasonable adjustments in order to carry out the role or attend an interview at RSN due to a disability, caring responsibilities or any other reason, please give details in your cover letter or get in touch with Emily Bowerman  - jobs @ refugeesupportnetwork. org (no spaces) - to discuss further.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Finance

• Together with the Chief Executive and Head of Programmes, oversee annual budget creation and on-going budget control

• Manage preparing of statutory accounts, audit, VAT and any other finance compliance (in partnership with our external accountants)

• Maintain financial projections and oversee financial reporting to SLT, trustees and funders (including the preparation of monthly management accounts)

• Track incoming resources through further developing and maintaining our Grant Management Information System

• Oversee outgoing payments, including oversight of tendering, payroll, expenses, etc

• Oversee mortgage and regular reporting to mortgage provider (Charity Bank)

Strategy, legal and governance 

• Identify, plan for and deliver all operational, financial and IT-related initiatives required to deliver on our ambitious growth objectives

• Continually improve operational systems, processes and policies in support of the organisation’s mission and ethos

• Oversee all legal contracts – including subcontracting and partnership working

• Oversee and further develop all organisational policies

• Ensure all policies are effectively implemented and that all staff remain up to date with necessary training and checks

• Ensure effective and appropriate risk assessment and management procedures are in place and implemented, including insurance and office risk assessments

• Provide governance support as requested by the Chief Executive (including registration of new trustees)

• In collaboration with our Head of Programmes, oversee and develop RSN's approach to meeting the requirements of UK GDPR, including staff training and data hygiene days

Human resources

• Oversee all employment contracts

• Oversee operations onboarding processes for all new starters

Information management

• Oversee database development and management

• Ensure organisation is working within the most efficient internal online file management systems and architecture, with appropriate access and permissions for staff and volunteers

Office, Logistics, Health and Safety

• Manage all premises contracts – both for tenants in our London office and as tenants across the UK

• Ensure health and safety standards are met across the organisation, including from staff who need to work from home

• Oversee all telephony and IT provision (landlines, staff mobiles and laptops etc)

Other 

• Maintain some form of direct contact with the young people RSN serves, as agreed with your line manager. This may involve mentoring one young refugee, attending sessions of our Youth Advisory Board or other comparable responsibility

Person specification

Experience

• Strong financial and commercial awareness, with a track record of setting and managing budgets

• Strong track record of financial analysis and preparation of financial reports

• Experience using an accounting system (such as Xero)

• Confident line manager with a track record of building and motivating teams

• Experience of drafting and reviewing contracts (both for employment and services)

• Experience of drafting and reviewing organisational policies

• Proven ability to develop, monitor and maintain management information systems and procedures to help teams work effectively Experience of managing operations in an office and/or community premises

• Proven administrative, leadership and management ability in organisational development

Skills 

• Ability to think strategically and convert strategy into detailed operational plans

• Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing and over the telephone with individuals and with a wide variety of organisations and audiences and to research, analyse and interpret complex information and produce clear verbal and written reports

• Outstanding project management skills, meticulously well organised and reliable

• A quick learner with strong problem-solving abilities

• Ability to apply discretion in sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality at all times

• Flexible, proactive and able to work under pressure

• Ability to see the strategic, big picture, whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail

• A strong team player, who understands, values and speaks affirmingly of the work of others, being helpful, kind and sensitive to their needs

Other

We value the way in which a person works just as much as the actual work they do. To this end, we are seeking candidates with the following attributes:

• Character: Has integrity, earns trust and maintains confidences, and speaks plainly and truthfully

• Mission-led: Is engaged by RSN’s vision of enabling young refugees to build more hopeful futures through education

• Values-led: Shares RSN’s values and seeks to live them out in their work

• Ethos-led: Is motivated by personal core beliefs (whether Christian or not) and values playing a leadership role in an organisation which is founded on, and seeking to outwork, the Christian faith

Are you passionate about supporting Disabled people to maximise their independence?

Disability Advice Service Lambeth (dasl) is Lambeth’s leading pan-impairment Disabled People’s Organisation. We provide a wide range of services to Disabled people in Lambeth, including advice, information, professional advocacy, Direct Payments support, social and sports activities and peer support services.

Through the Connect Lambeth partnership, we are commissioned by Lambeth Council to provide information, advice, recruitment support, peer support and training to people in receipt of a Direct Payment or Personal Health Budget.

We are seeking to appoint a Direct Payments Worker to complete our experienced team as soon as possible. Some experience of providing support to people using Direct Payments or Personal Health Budgets would be an advantage but is not essential. You may have a different background in a field such as social work, health care, disability services, education or training and employment.

We are looking for someone with an understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of independent living and some knowledge of community care services. You should have at least two years’ experience, either in a paid or unpaid capacity, of working with one or more of these groups: people with physical or sensory impairments or learning disabilities, mental health service users, older people, carer’s or disabled children and young people.

dasl is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and particularly from Disabled people. Our office at “we are 336”, 336 Brixton Road, London SW9 7AA is fully accessible.  However, all staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, so applicants will need to be able to work from home.

Treasurer / Trustee position

                                                                                 
Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK.

As a Trustee, you will be joining at an exciting time as we rollout our new right-based model of rehabilitation and scale up our work to re-vitalise an effective anti-torture movement in the UK.

We are especially proud of our survivor activism programme which is leading the way internationally in amplifying the voice of torture survivors and making sure they are central to the prevention of torture and protection of survivors.

This is an opportunity to help shape and steer Freedom from Torture, and to support and make a real difference to torture survivors and our committed community of staff, volunteers and supporters.

We are looking for a Treasurer who understands and cares about Freedom from Torture’s charitable aims. You will also understand good governance and what the role of a non-executive Trustee involves.

You need to be a qualified accountant with experience in financial management and controls including audit and risk in a charity context. The successful appointee will chair our new Finance, Governance and Audit Committee

We would be delighted to hear from you if you share our passion for the care and rights of torture survivors.

For more information about Freedom from Torture, please look at our website.

To request an information pack, please email Megan Fletcher or if you would like an informal discussion with the Chair, please contact Megan Fletcher, Executive Assistant to the CEO – email address on Freedom from Torture jobs page, in the first instance.

To view the role description and person specification, please click the link provided.

To apply, you will need to submit a CV and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role and state why you wish to be a Treasurer at Freedom from Torture.  

Freedom from Torture is committed to exemplary safeguarding practice and we require an enhanced DBS check for this role.

Applications are encouraged to be sent in as quickly as possible, so as not to miss out on this opportunity.

Freedom from Torture is striving to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Our Board of Trustees is responsible for modelling our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion and we welcome applications for this role from people who also have direct experience of torture, a refugee background and/or who come from other under-represented groups.

Position: Trillion Trees Partnerships and Contracts Assistant (hosted at WCS)

Reports to: Executive Director Trillion Trees (London)

Location: Flexible (preference UK as UK right-to-work required)

Country Program/Sector: United Kingdom

Position Type and Salary:  Three days a week / pro rata from circa £25k depending on experience

Internal liaison:TT Programme Officer, TT Management Team

Expected travel: Regular visits to Cambridge, London, Woking [post-covid]

Program Description and Overview:

Trillion Trees - the joint venture for forests formed by BirdLife International, WCS and WWF – is moving into its next phase, with an Executive Director recently appointed, a new organisational strategy launched, and increased partnership and funding opportunities. Accordingly, the core functions of the Trillion Trees (TT) partnership require increased administrative and logistical support.

Job Summary:

• Increase efficiency of support to TT Executive Director, Management Team and Programme Officer primarily, but at times other key individuals across partner organisations to deliver objectives and key performance indicators
• Manage effectively donor and website enquiries, responding appropriately and ensuring timely engagement with internal and external stakeholders
• Working with, and with the support of the TT Programme Officer
  • to maintain and manage the database of TT documents and materials
  • to plan and deliver Trillion Trees events, including virtual, in-person, internal and external workshops and meetings, and external events
  • To deliver accurate collective reporting in a timely manner to TT Steering Committee, donors, and partners
• To monitor and support reporting on budgets and expenditures relating to cross-cutting TT programme activities
• To expand coordination and communications support as TT moves into a growth phase

Major Responsibilities:

• Act as the focal point for TT core functions, serving as first point of contact for the TT joint venture internally and externally, especially general queries, to ensure referral to the appropriate person within TT
• Coordinate logistics of meetings and conferences (virtual and in-person meeting bookings, preparation of agenda and other documentation); assist with logistics at the event, and record minutes
• Manage the Executive Director’s calendar and coordinate calendars of Management Team
• Provide administrative support in the preparation of internal and external reports, and other communication materials
• Maintain TT partnership files and electronic filing systems
• Coordinate publication production for TT (liaising with internal and external entities)
• Organise day-to-day financial payments and coding of expenses
• Organise travel arrangements and itineraries such as flight bookings, visas, and accommodation
• Manage incoming enquiries, emails, calls and arrange postal services as required
• Coordinate the administration of induction for new TT staff
• Provide general office duties, such as ordering supplies and equipment
• Any other reasonable duties as requested by TT Management Team

Donation/Project Coordination

• Working with the BirdLife team [where TT accounts are housed], assist in grant management to ensure compliance to BirdLife and donors’ administrative and financial procedures
• Assist in coordination of outgoing grants, including but not limited to drafting agreements, facilitating Legal and Finance reviews, coordinating agreement execution, overseeing compliance, and project reporting deadlines
• Distribution of funds raising grants, as appropriate, to partners/projects
• Request and organize monthly expenditure data, and input to project finance spreadsheet(s)
• Raise invoices and process payment requests
• Working with BirdLife, ensure donations logged correctly, complete monthly financial coding and reconciliation, gift aid claims distributed, and donor relationships are managed
• Support the monitoring of web-based giving, whether via TT platforms or in partnership with TT partners’ teams
• Working with the BirdLife financial team, create and manage an electronic post log and donation reporting system
• Support monthly reports with updates on donations from individual givers, and send thank you letters
• With support from TT core, work to ensure timely delivery of content to donors, whether individual, corporate or institutional

Minimum Requirements:

• Demonstrable organizational skills, in particular coordination of internal communications, preferably significant experience working in a Team Administrator / Exec Assistant or equivalent role
• Experience of/knowledge of the requirements and implications of working across diverse departments, globally, and in juggling fluctuating priorities is highly desirable
• Experience of knowledge management/client management systems a plus, including usual office software
• Experience developing and reviewing contracts (legal training preferred)
• Experience coordinating or facilitating multi-stakeholder sign-off, particularly on agreements or partnerships
• Excellent spoken and written English; ability to craft compelling narratives around complex topics
• Proactive attitude, ability to work independently and manage competing priorities; strong interpersonal skills
• Budgeting and/or accounting knowledge and understanding of forest protection and/or restoration would be an advantage
• Experience working successfully in teams; experience with teams across organisations and/or with international teams is highly desirable
• Candidate must have permission to work in the United Kingdom and willingness to travel to partner offices in Cambridge, Woking, London and Oxford

Application Process:

Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications should apply by including an application letter and CV together with salary requirements and the names and contact information of three references by 23:59 13 December 2020. 

WCS Background (host for Trillion Trees):
Trillion Trees core functions are hosted at The Wildlife Conservation Society (“WCS”). WCS is a not-for-profit corporation founded by statute in 1895 as the New York Zoological Society. WCS saves wildlife and wild places worldwide through research, science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. That mission is achieved through our global conservation programs (WCS currently oversees a portfolio of more than 500 conservation projects in 65 countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and North America, and the oceans between them) and through the management of the world’s largest system of urban wildlife parks–the Bronx Zoo; the New York Aquarium; and the Central Park, Queens, and Prospect Park Zoos (the City Zoos)

WCS is an equal opportunity employer and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value

The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on age, color, disability, gender identify, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws and regulations

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Breakthrough's Fundraising Officer will play an important part in developing our frontline services and improving the diversification of our income.

Breakthrough UK is an organisation of disabled people, working to promote the rights, responsibilities and respect of disabled people in society. We seek to influence public policy at National, Regional and local level and we work with other organisations to remove barriers to employment and participation in society by disabled people. We provide a range of front line services to disabled people to enable them to live independently and exercise choice and control in their lives. Our policies and working practices are based on the Social Model of Disability.

Application packs can be downloaded from our website or requested by email or by telephone. Information is available in different formats on request.

Applications must be made on our standard Application Form, responding to the person specification. We do not accept CVs as part of our recruitment process.

Breakthrough UK is an equal opportunities employer and particularly welcomes applications from disabled candidates. As a disabled people’s organisation 66% of our Board Members are disabled people and over 50% of our current staff are disabled people.

Interview Date: Friday 8th or 15th January 2021

Fundraising Officer – Trusts, Tenders & Major Givers

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. To implement Breakthrough UK’s Strategic Plan and  Fundraising Strategy

• Identify and assess potential sources of funds for the organisation that meet Breakthroughs strategic & business priorities
• To maintain a compelling case for support for use with current and potential donors and supporters.
• Advise the Chief Executive on the best method of approach, including an assessment of likeliness and cost effectiveness.
• Prepare an annual fundraising budget and plan for the organisation in conjunction with the Chief Executive and Board of Directors.
• To produce monthly reports against the annual plan and ensure accurate forecasts of likely fundraising income and expenditure.
• To liaise with Breakthrough’s Marketing and Communications Assistant to deliver a regular fundraising messaging.
• Work with the Chief Executive to refresh Breakthrough’s Fundraising Strategy

2. To raise funds from Trusts and Foundations and other major givers

• To research local, regional and national charitable trusts & foundations and major givers in order to identify suitable funding prospects.
• To work with Breakthrough colleagues to identify suitable projects which require funding.
• To research, write and submit high quality and targeted funding applications and tender responses within deadlines.
• To target individual and corporate donors wherever possible securing unrestricted funds for the organisation’s core operations.
• To be the key contact for fundraising or other events organised by external organisations in support of Breakthrough UK.
• To ensure high-quality stewardship, ensuring timely acknowledgments and reports are produced to meet donors’ requirements.
• Ensure that income from legacies is built into the wider fundraising strategy, to enhance the likelihood of long-term income being received by Breakthrough UK.
• To organise the annual Breakthrough raffle and other occasional events.

3. To respond to tender opportunities

• To work with the Business Manager and other managers to respond to tender opportunities.
• To contribute to the submission of high quality tender responses within deadlines.
• To work with other colleagues from other organisations as partners/ consortiums

4. To build and retain successful relationships to support the sustainability of funding

• Develop a core stewardship plan for the organisation, ensuring donors and supporters receive up to date and targeted information on Breakthrough UK’s work.
• Develop fundraising campaigns using BUKs website as a key platform to support organsational activity whilst ensuring BUKs values are maintained.
• Gather information from across the organisation’s work to include in donor communications, ensuring full cooperation of colleagues and stakeholders.
• Implement a stewardship calendar ensuring supporters receive an effective programme of communications, combining financial, programme and other information in conjunction with the Chief Executive and other stakeholders.

General work requirements

1. To work within Breakthrough UK’s values, ethos and vision.

2. To work in accordance with all Breakthrough UK’s policies and procedures.

3. To identify and attend training as required.

4. To work in accordance with all relevant legislation.

5. To participate pro-actively in regular supervision and annual performance appraisal.

6. To undertake any other duties as required, appropriate to the post.

7. To proactively work to continually improve personal competencies and professional practice including Breakthrough’s Core Competencies (see Person Specification below)

Person Specification-  Fundraiser Officer  Trusts, Tenders and Major Givers

1 General Skills and Knowledge:

1.1 Personal values: All applicants must display a genuine commitment to equality of opportunity and an understanding of the barriers that prevent full participation in society by marginalised or excluded groups and how these barriers can be removed. Means of Assessment Application form Interview

1.2 Excellent written and verbal communication skills (where necessary this can be through sign language interpreters or with communication equipment). Means of Assessment Application form Interview

1.3 The ability to work methodically, maintain standard procedures, and design and implement processes and procedures when needed.Means of Assessment Application form Interview

1.4 The ability to solve problems with minimum supervision and take ownership and responsibility when required for specified areas of work.Means of Assessment Applicationform Interview

1.5 The ability to work flexibly to meet business needs. Means of Assessment Interview

1.6 The ability to work to tight deadlines and be able to achieve individual, team and organisational targets, whilst maintaining a high quality of service to clients. Means of Assessment Interview

1.7 To provide support to work colleagues to assist with problem solving. Means of Assessment Interview

2 Fundraising skills, knowledge & experience 

2.1 Experience of successfully raising funds from trusts and foundations.Means of Assessment Application form Interview

2.2 A good knowledge and understanding of the voluntary, community and enterprise sector and funding opportunities available. Application form InterviewMeans of Assessment

2.3 Excellent writing and proof reading skills Means of Assessment Application form Assessment

2.4 Experience of researching donors, writing targeted applications and carrying out donor stewardship Means of Assessment Application form Interview

2.5 Experience of  developing  or working with partnerships  for bids or tender purposes Means of Assessment Application form

2.6  Experience of developing fundraising campaigns Means of Assessment Application form Interview

2.5 Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage own workload to a high standard Means of Assessment Interview

2.6 Confident with finances – with the ability to produce and understand ‘project’ budgets Means of Assessment Application form Assessment

2.7 A self-starter who can manage their own workload and motivate and influence others Means of Assessment Application form Interview

3 Core Competencies:

3.1 Understanding of The Social Model of Disability and independent living, and how to promote and apply both. Means of Assessment Interview

3.2 Ability to manage own professional development and keep up to date on: disability issues, the environment in which Breakthrough UK operates and other areas of equality and diversity. Means of Assessment Interview

3.3 Ability to critically appraise own and organisational performance.Means of Assessment Interview

3.4 Ability to promote the organisation to, and engage with, a wide audience of internal and external stakeholders.Means of Assessment Interview

3.5 Ability to create successful and long lasting partnerships to increase income  
3.6 An appreciation of value for money.Means of Assessment Interview

3.7 Vision to identify new markets and business opportunities and make them happen. Means of Assessment Interview

3.8 Leadership and motivational skills, including self- motivation. Means of Assessment Interview

3.9 Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team. Means of Assessment Interview

Prepared – November 2020

JOB TITLE: Development assistant

SALARY: £22,177 – £26,091 (depending on experience)

HOURS: 37.5 hours a week

At Moorfields Eye Charity, we believe that we can help bring new treatments to patients and people with eye diseases faster than ever before. By raising funds for the crucial research, education and patient care at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and its academic partner, the University College London (UCL) we are able to help ensure that they remain at the forefront of ophthalmic care and research.

Moorfields Eye Charity is in the early stages of a campaign, in partnership with UCL, to raise £100m to support the creation of a state-of-the-art integrated treatment, research and education centre in central London for Moorfields Eye Hospital and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.

We are seeking a Development assistant to work closely with the Director of development and fundraising teams to support delivery of the charity’s ambitious fundraising programme.  This will include general administrative support for the Director of development alongside wider support and discrete project management responsibilities to the benefit of the charity’s major gift and legacy fundraising programmes.

With an interest in fundraising and knowledge of the voluntary sector you will have excellent organisational skills and be confident in your ability to work across a range of internal and external audiences.  You will have excellent relationship building skills with a strong commitment to supporting delivery of the highest level of donor engagement and care.

With the chance to be involved in an exciting and ambitious campaign this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a friendly and supportive team, with a strong focus on collaboration and working towards a shared goal. This position would suit a positive, proactive and ambitious individual looking for a role where they can make a difference.

To apply for this role, please send your CV and a cover letter of no more than two A4 pages to Rachel Jones, Director of development by 5pm on Wednesday 16 December.  No online applications will be accepted.

Interviews will be held on Monday 21 December.