Gifts Administrator

£23,900 to £26,720 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting

Fixed Term until 31 March 2021, Full-time: 35 hours per week

Ref: GS542

The Guildhall School of Music & Drama is a vibrant, international community of young musicians, actors and theatre technicians in the heart of the City of London. We produce outstanding graduates whose talents light up stages and concert platforms across the world.

As well as providing professional training at undergraduate, postgraduate, junior and short course level, the School has a substantial programme of regular performances, encompassing concerts, recitals, plays, operas and musicals open to the general public.

We are looking for a Gifts Administrator to join the Development & Alumni Relations Office. This is a newly created role and the post holder will work across the team to process and administer all income received.

The Gifts Administrator will be responsible for the efficient processing of gifts received by the School from individuals and organisations, ensuring donors are thanked and acknowledged in an appropriate and timely manner, whilst maintaining the highest level of donor care. They will also process ticket payments received from events and performances, as well as membership fees.

The post holder will be responsible for the successful reconciliation between the fundraising database, the charity bank account and the Guildhall School Trust funds, and will be expected to produce and distribute standard reports to the Guildhall School Trust and the wider Advancement team.

Experience of the Raiser’s Edge/Raiser’s Edge NXT or a similar CRM is desirable but not essential. Candidates will be highly organised and efficient, with excellent communication skills and a meticulous attention to detail. Knowledge of music, theatre and/or higher education is also desirable.

For more details, please go to the schools website.

Closing date: Noon, 6th April 2020.

Late applications will not be accepted.

Interview dates:16 and 17 April 2020.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Mathematics and English Administrator

Maternity Cover until Nov 2020

£19,536 - £22,445 p.a.

(dependent on skills and experience)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced administrator to join the busy team in the Mathematics and English department.

Your main duties will be administering processes for all students taking Mathematics and English as part of their learning programmes. 

Recording achievements accurately and on-programme maintenance, i.e. monitoring and tracking, chasing of reviews/registers/achievements.  Maintenance of learner files/electronic files, reports and data as required. From time to time you would be required to attend and take minutes of meetings, along with other typical administrative tasks.

Experience of working in a busy office environment, working with speed, accuracy and attention to detail plus excellent customer service skills and team work are essential for this post.  Experience of working within apprenticeship delivery would be desirable.

We are able to offer you the facilities of a College campus set in 7 acres of green belt in a peaceful setting.  The College has excellent transport links and is set in a location convenient to London and the South East and offers a large free on-site car park.

Please note that this is a post under Nescot Enterprises which has different terms and conditions to that of the College.

Closing Date for applications will be Tuesday 24 March 2020

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 31 March 202

The Position

The Development Team Administrator is responsible for a range of administrative and development activities that support Lewa UK’s fundraising goals and provides Executive Assistant support for Lewa’s International Executive Director. **To apply please provide a CV and covering letter**

The Role

The Development Team Administrator will be detail-oriented, familiar with fundraising processes and the importance of data management, a team-player, self-driven, and passionate about contributing to high standards of excellence. A commitment to and interest in wildlife conservation and community development is advantageous. This full-time position is based in London close to Hammersmith underground station.

Broadly, the Development Team Administrator is responsible for supporting the UK team in meeting ambitious annual fundraising targets, overseeing operations of Lewa’s London-based office, and ensuring excellent donor stewardship and data management. 

This position reports to the Deputy Director of Development Europe, Middle East & Asia (DDofD EMEA), currently based in London. Lewa’s International Executive Director (IED) has overall responsibility for all staff and consultants who are hired to work on Lewa’s behalf outside of Kenya. 

Responsibilities

Administrative Duties

• Schedule meetings, set up conference calls via Zoom, keep global calendar up to date;
• Handle mailing requests from donors including mailing of impact reports, donation receipts, special gifts and other items;
• Implement new filing system and ensure ongoing proper filing practices under guidance of the Global Data and Administration Officer;
• Arrange conference rooms and food catering when needed;
• Provide administrative support to DDofD and IED for scheduling meetings, data entry, arranging travel, etc.

Donor Information and Support Management

• Enter donations and detailed notes into Salesforce and process donor acknowledgement letters under the direction of the DDofD;
• Ensure tasks and deadlines assigned to consultants are entered and updated in Salesforce;
• Monitor general Lewa email account for follow up tasks and responses;
• Support in data management via Salesforce and Dropbox by logging call notes, next steps, donor information, and follow-up tasks;
• Support all fundraisers on data entry, especially during heavy workload times of the year.

Travel and Event Planning

• Provide travel support to Lewa staff and partners visiting the UK, under direction of DDofD and Global Data and Administration Officer, including booking internal flights and hotels when needed; developing and keeping a travel itinerary up to date; requesting meetings; arranging in-country travel; and fulfilling special travel or hosting-related requests;
• Event support including planning, guest list creation and management (with the Global Data and Administration Officer) set-up and overall administrative management. Specific tasks may include logging auction items, photos and descriptions; helping to coordinate and deliver purchased auction items; posting purchased auction items; preparing and printing table place cards; updating attendance lists; delivering supplies to event location; assembling gift bags; ordering thank you gifts for committee members, etc; 
• Coordinate quarterly board committee calls and attendance at three annual board meetings, including polling board members about date availability, setting up Zoom calls, ensuring technology needs are in place for meetings, etc;
• Responsible for planning all UK board meetings and International Advisory Council meetings annually including booking hotel room blocks, arranging catering if necessary, answering questions from board and staff who are traveling to the meeting, distributing schedules and materials, etc.;
• Assist with meeting material preparation including proofreading, editing, and organizing board books via PDF;
• Attend board meetings and take detailed meeting minutes.
• Assist the DDofD in supporting the Lewa Next Gen programme and on average two events annually and associated Communications.

Fundraising Support

• Play a key supporting role in annual direct mail activities including mail merges, formatting, printing letters, troubleshooting, etc.
• Draft emails and donor correspondence as requested;
• Respond to donor and board member queries in a timely, professional manner.
• Proof read proposals and other communications text
• Assist the Fundraising and Communications Officer in writing Social Media posts and other Communications relevant to Lewa UK/ EMEA.

Office Oversight

• Office oversight and management including making sure the office has proper supplies and functioning equipment;
• Coordinating IT support for the team when necessary;
• Track expenditures for key staff and events in cooperation with Global Data and Administrative Officer and Senior Finance Manager;
• Pricing research for supplies, services, travel, etc.;
• Manage vendor relationships for UK under direction of Global Data and Administrative Officer and DDofD;
• Research and query common HR and administrative practices to establish better office and employee management systems when needed;
• Other duties as assigned.

The Person

This challenging role demands a highly organized, detail-oriented, entrepreneurial individual with strong communication skills and the ability to work with limited supervision.  We are looking for someone to join our growing team who has a genuine passion for the cause and pride in their work, as well as understanding the vital contribution this role makes to a busy team!

Qualifications and Competencies

The Development Administrator must demonstrate:

• Attention to detail and willingness to carefully track data related to donors and office management.
• Strong writing and editing skills to assist on proposals.
• Ability to keep to budget
• Should be skilled in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and a CRM database.
• The ability to initiate and complete long-term projects as well as manage time-sensitive daily activities, and the flexibility to work as part of a collaborative office environment. 
• The ability to foster a healthy organizational culture in a multinational, multicultural environment.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently against pressing deadlines.
• Ability to work in harmony with teammates and enthusiastic about contributing to team goals.
• The ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity. 

Education, Training, and Experience 

• University degree preferred; strong professional experience without a University degree also considered.

Compensation 

Lewa UK provides a competitive salary, benefits and holiday compensation package.

**To apply please provide a CV and covering letter**

CANDIDATES

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy UK is committed to building a truly diverse and inclusive organization with a focus on valuing, serving, and understanding Lewa’s constituents in Kenya and globally. Lewa UK is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its hiring and promotion process without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, partnership status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital, parental or familial status, national origin, ethnicity, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis. Racial and ethnic minorities and men are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Lewa UK is not able to sponsor employment visas.

Overview:The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

Established in 1995, the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (Lewa, or the Conservancy) is an award-winning catalyst and model for community-centric conservation in northern Kenya. Lewa has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and features on the IUCN Green List of Excellence in protected area management. The Conservancy is the heart of wildlife conservation, sustainable development and responsible tourism in northern Kenya. Lewa’s successful working model has inspired replication by other conservation organizations in the region, notably through its close partner organization, the Northern Rangelands Trust, which now comprises 39 community conservancies.

Lewa is home to 14% of Kenya's rhino population, the world's largest resident population of the endangered Grevy's zebra, and many other species. The Conservancy also promotes landscape connectivity for wildlife, especially for more than 6,500 elephants that move from the high-altitude areas in the Mount Kenya Forest, through Lewa and the neighboring Ngare Ndare Forest Reserve, to habitats in Samburu and areas further north. 

Lewa’s success can be attributed to its close working partnership with neighboring communities through education, clean water projects, health clinics, microcredit programs, and sustainable agriculture work. Through a broad range of programs, the Conservancy benefits more than 60,000 people in surrounding communities who in turn have become Lewa’s first line of defense against poachers and criminal elements who seek to profit from illicit trade in rhino horn, ivory, and other wildlife products.

Job title: Retail and Marketing Administrator

Region: London, Haig House

Directorate: Fundraising

Contract: 6 Months Fixed Term, Full Time – 35 hours per week

Salary: £25,000 per annum pro-rata (£20,548 plus £4,452 London Weighting)

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

- A desire to provide a great customer service and support

- Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others

- Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution

- Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop

- An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like to hear from you ….

The Role

A new opportunity has arisen for a Retail & Marketing Administrator based at our London Head Office.

We are looking for a Retail & Marketing Administrator to support the Buying & Marketing team by providing support for administrative functions and processes. Providing support across Poppy Shop and internal Fundraising teams in the processes required for the development of Fundraising product & Marketing.

You’ll need strong administrative experience in a Head Office Retail role.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’

Closing date for this role is: Tuesday 24th March 2020

We’re looking for a calm, organised individual with experience of office management in a customer-facing environment to join us as a Data Administrator and provide vital administrative support to a busy city centre Hub.

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change — with individuals, in communities, across society – and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our Birmingham Hub is located in the heart of the vibrant city centre. With people living in poor quality accommodation and homelessness in the city on the increase, our services are needed more than ever and our dedicated team provides vital support to a variety of client groups on a wide range of issues.

About the Role
Primarily supporting our Housing First and Navigator services, you will also provide support across the Hub. One minute you might be focused on file maintenance, photocopying, typing or scanning of documents, the next, dealing with invoices and account coding. Helping the service manager and finance team with payments to delivery partners will be important too, as will maintaining accurate records in line with GDPR. And, as you would expect, you’ll be answering the phone, dealing with queries, sending out mailings, managing data and producing reports. Setting up and servicing meetings, helping to maintain our website content and booking staff travel and accommodation - all are elements of this interesting and varied role.

About you
An experienced data administrator with good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, case management and reporting systems, internet, email and a minimum typing speed of 50 wpm, you have strong analytical skills and an innate ability to collate and interpret data. You also have experience of invoicing, variance reporting and assisting with budgets and are used to communicating with a wide range of stakeholders using various channels. What’s more, you’re great at helping to organise events and happy to play your part in recruitment and service delivery. Put simply, you’re forward thinking and flexible, as well as structured, calm and organised – everything, in fact, that it takes to support the dynamic and fast paced delivery of our services.

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.  In addition to this, we encourage an approach to involving people with personal insight of housing issues and homelessness in our recruitment processes.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Size of Wales is a growing, ambitious Cardiff-based charity with global impact. We work to mobilise Wales to protect tropical forests and restore tropical forest landscapes as part of Wales’ national response to climate change. We do this through education and awareness raising activities in Wales (including an education programme in schools and our annual Go Green Day campaign) as well as supporting a number of overseas projects that protect and/or restore tropical forests. The projects are located in Africa, South America and South East Asia.

In 2020 we will be launching our ambitious new 5-year strategy and expanding our exciting and popular climate change education programme across Wales. To deliver the programme, we are growing our team of Education Outreach Officers. We are looking for outstanding engaging and creative individuals to join the team to run fun workshops and assemblies for primary and secondary schools in Wales (in both English and Welsh) as well as contributing to our bank of online education resources and supporting our other youth engagement initiatives.

Each Education Outreach Officer will be responsible for delivering the Size of Wales education programme in a particular geographical area of Wales for example north-west Wales (Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conway), north-east Wales (Flintshire, Denbighshire, Wrexham, north-Powys), mid-Wales (Ceredigion, Powys). We are also looking for a Welsh speaking officer to work in south-Wales alongside our existing south-Wales officer.  Areas to be covered will be agreed with each officer based on their location, no. of days to be worked and ability to travel.

You will be passionate about engaging young people across Wales on climate change and the importance of tropical forests in tackling the problem, inspiring them to feel hopeful for the future and encouraging them to be part of the solution. You will have experience of developing and delivering fun workshops, lessons or storytelling to young people of a variety of ages and are likely to be looking for part-time, term-time work either as a freelancer or employee.

The roles will be offered either on a freelance basis or a fixed term employment basis. Salary is in the range £22,000 - £27,000 FTE (£17,600 -£21,870 FTE pro rata for term time working) dependent on experience. For freelance candidates, an equivalent freelance day rate will apply.The roles are 1-3 days per weeks, term time only. The package of benefits for employees includes a 6% pension contribution, 30 days (pro rata) annual leave including bank holidays and a flexible working hours’ policy. 

The Role

nasen is looking to recruit an experienced Website Administrator to administer nasen’s website and CRM systems. If you have a high level of programming and analytical skills, excellent technical understanding, with the proven ability to handle pressure whilst meeting tight deadlines then we would love to hear from you.

Who We Are

nasen (National Association for Special Educational Needs) is a membership charity organisation that supports all education practitioners. We provide: Continuing Professional Development (CPD), resources, advice, information and much more to enable all staff to meet the needs of all their pupils.

Role Objectives

• To ensure nasen’s websites and the CRM system are operating effectively and meeting the needs of the organisation.
• To support users of nasen’s IT systems and to be the main point of contact with the relevant external support services.
• To be responsible for familiarising users with the website and CRM and making sure it functions smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of the support and maintenance of nasen’s websites and CRM.
• Coordination of support requests with external providers and leading on staff technical support and nasen membership technical customer support as required.
• Designing and delivering nasen’s website and CRM infrastructure in consultation the Head of Operations and the Head of Sales and Marketing.
• Exploring and developing new capabilities to support the growth and development of nasen.
• Communication of plans and strategies across the team and with senior staff as required.
• Provide support and added features for a technology loaded web space.
• Ensure the compatibility of the website with the full breadth of user interfaces.
• Managing the accessing rights of different users to the website and CRM.
• Management of the settings of the website, including site navigation.
• Analysing website traffic and responding to feedback on the website and/or CRM.
• Overseeing website functionality and performance.
• Responsible for the overall security of the website under the guidance of the Head of Operations.
Other
• To undertake relevant training and development, as required.
• To undertake other duties and responsibilities as required, appropriate to the grade of the post, as agreed with the Head of Sales and Marketing.

Person Specification

Please see attached.

How To Apply

To submit an application, please select 'Apply Online' and submit your CV and covering letter addressed to the Chief Executive, Professor Adam Boddison.

The first round of interviews will be conducted electronically.

Current Benefits

• 25.5 Days annual leave excluding public holidays (plus one additional day at Christmas and Easter)
• Flexible hours (to be agreed)
• 8% Employer Pension contribution
• Enhanced parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Supported professional development
• 10% London weighting
• Friendly and relaxed atmosphere
• Dog-friendly workplace

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Are you an experienced administrator with strong database experience and a love for all things data?

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home are looking for a part time Fundraising Database Administrator to work with the fundraising, communications and finance department to support with the smooth running of administrative processes for donations, events, campaigns and donor communications.

We are looking for someone who prides themselves on their accuracy, attention to detail and knack for being able to oversee the day to day management of a CRM system or database. We need a team player who can support a wide variety of projects, liaising with different team members throughout the working day.

In return you will be rewarded by working for an award winning organisation with a passion for animal welfare, office dogs and a friendly and supportive working environment with a focus of staff wellbeing and development.

To apply please download the job description and application form from our website and return to us by the deadline.

Depaul are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic HR and Payroll Administrator to join our friendly team at Depaul UK’s London Head Office. In return you’ll receive a competitive salary of £24,614 pa + pension & other benefits.

 Depaul UK delivers a range of support and housing services around the UK for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We provide services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training & volunteering. We're dedicated to putting our values into action to achieve a society where everyone has a place to call home and a stake in their community.

In return as our HR and Payroll Administrator, we can offer you:

- A friendly, flexible and values-led organisation

- Competitive salary

- 26 days of annual holiday plus bank holidays

- Contributory pension scheme

- Life assurance

The HR and Payroll Administrator role:

The successful post-holder will provide effective and efficient administrative support within the People and Organisational Development service. This includes managing the full on-boarding process of employees, administering the HR payroll process, producing relevant HR reports and assisting the team to offer a quality service to Depaul employees and volunteers.

What makes this role exciting?

- On going and targeted learning and development that will support and enable you to deliver the role to a high standard

- A  full induction and training to enhance the ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills required

- Continuous support and supervision including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills as a practitioner

What will ideally support your success in the HR and Payroll Administrator role?

- A minimum of 1 years’ worth of experience in a HR and Payroll Administrator role

- Experienced in using different software and databases to produce reports

- Excellent ability working in a fast paced environment, while maintaining good attention to detail and demonstrable planning and organizing skills

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

- Able to put the benefit of Depaul’s clients above all

So, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our HR and Payroll Administrator then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing date – Wednesday 25 March 2020 at 12:00 pm

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.

We are looking for an exceptional individual with a passion to work in the TLG Volunteer Programmes (VP) Team, administering processes that ensure the growth of these programmes across the UK. The successful candidate will demonstrate great social and communication skills to achieve the best possible outcomes in providing administrative support for this team.

This key role will ensure prompt and accurate inputting of data and good communication with referees, volunteers, schools, churches and other team members. You will help support the organisation of VP Training Days across the UK, which involves organising resources for all the trainees.

TLG are looking for candidates with experience of handling competing pressures and delivering to targets, experience of using a CRM system and a vibrant Christian faith. 

TLG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and their families and expects all staff including volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

The deadline for applications is 5pm Sunday 31st May 2020. Interviews will be arranged for early June.

Are you an experienced administrator with a flair for great customer service?

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home are looking for a part time Supporter Care Administrator to work with the fundraising team to ensure top class customer service to our supporters and donors, ensuring an efficient and smooth back of house process to record and thank donations.

We are looking for someone who can work as a team player to provide administrative support around our fundraising events, fundraising products and support with income generation through the management of our collection can programme in the community.

In return you will be rewarded by working for an award winning organisation with a passion for animal welfare, office dogs and a friendly and supportive working environment with a focus of staff wellbeing and development.

To apply please download the job description and application form from our website and return to us by the deadline.

Casework Administrator

We have an exciting opportunity for a Casework Administrator to join the independent body responsible for England and Wales student complaint scheme.

Position: Casework Administrator

Location: Reading

Salary: £23,799

Contract: Permanent, full time

Benefits: 28 days annual holiday (rising to 33) plus bank holidays, reimbursement of gym fees, pension scheme, season ticket loan.

Closing Date: 9.00am Wednesday 25th March 2020

The Role

The Casework Administrator’s is a varied role with the primary focus being to provide casework support, including being the point of contact for students throughout the complaints review process.

Responsibilities will include;

• Handling emails and telephone enquiries from complainants and educational institutions, determining whether a response is required and responding where appropriate
• Logging complaint forms and assessing the eligibility of complaints for review and notifying students of the outcome
• Dealing with a range of service users in challenging situations and modifying the approach to best suit their needs
• Data entry and general administrative tasks, ensuring you record accurate information on the database and spreadsheets

About You

As a Casework Administrator you’ll have proven customer service experience and have the ability to deal with variety of telephone enquiries.

You’ll be a flexible and pro-active self-starter with excellent attention to detail and good analytical skills. It’s important you’re able to manage and prioritise your workload in a high-pressure environment.

A good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is essential.

Please upload your CV and in a cover letter (maximum two sides of A4) outline your interest as well as how your skills and experience match what we are looking for.

About the Organisation

Our client is the independent complaints scheme for higher education students in England and Wales, they deal with complaints from students about their higher education provider.

The Higher Education Act 2004 required that an independent body should be set up to run a student complaints scheme in England and Wales. Our client was chosen to run this scheme. The 2004 Act defines the higher education providers that are required to be members of their Scheme. Other higher education organisations can also apply to become members.

You may also have experience in roles such as Administrator, Office Administrator, Admin, Admin Assistant, Office Admin, Casework Admin, Casework Administrator, Complaints Admin.

TCV are one of the main partners for the London Borough of Waltham Forest delivering activities which connect people and greenspace. The successful applicant will be continuing to work with the London Borough of Waltham Forest representatives and local people, with the aim of increasing community engagement, understanding and connectivity with the outdoors.

The post holder will be involved with delivering activities for school groups and for informal family sessions. They will support the Friends of Parks groups by delivering and/or facilitating training sessions, which may include anything from social media to creating a wildflower meadow. The post holder will also organise and host the annual Friends of Parks group forum. Additionally, the post holder will be required to support the community in various ways, such as hosting family craft sessions at the Walthamstow garden party to helping a community group create a pond. The post holder will work closely with the existing TCV staff in Waltham Forest to ensure local people receive the best possible experience.

 
The successful applicant will have experience of working with children and communities and ideally a good knowledge of the outdoors. They must be able to plan practical projects including ordering materials and other logistics. Be able to demonstrate an understanding of a range of practical activities, have experience in supervising groups of people, an ability to communicate effectively with people with varying abilities and levels of influence, together with personal qualities of intuition, resourcefulness and flexibility.

The post is part-time for 21 hours per week on a fixed-term basis until March 2021, with possible potential for extension. The post will be based at the Abbott’s Park office, with travel across Waltham Forest and to the TCV London office in King’s Cross.

Overview for volunteering for long term or short term posts in Africa

VMM have sent over 3,000 long and short term volunteers abroad in the past 50 years and we understand how to best support you before, during and after your placement.

Long term volunteers posts are are also available for Teacher Training, Strategic Planning for Schools, Teaching Specialists for projects in Health and Environment, Crops and Irrigation Management, Community Health and Buildings Construction. 

Skills are not required for the short term programme but can increase your options which areas include: Teaching Placements and Assistants, Research (usually linked with University Internships) Human Rights and Advocacy, Healthcare, Agriculture/Crops, Construction and Environment. 

If you want to help build communities your skills and experience, you will want to review our long term placement options. Many volunteers work improve the long term conditions of schools and villages by training teachers or working on local and community strategic plans towards education and health. 

A teacher in our partner school recently complemented our short term volunteer. “He had teachings across the four classes and he encountered our enthusiastic students who at first had difficulty understanding his accent but grew attuned to it. The experience he had can only be shared by him. He saw, shared, and participated in our simple ordinary lives. He never demanded more than we could offer.”

The Long Term and Short Term programme offers placements from three weeks upwards, in Kenya and Uganda. The programmes run all year round (with the exception of the school specific calendar). This means placements can be made that fit into your own schedule and commitments. This allows you to plan well ahead giving you plenty of time to save and/or fundraise. We recommend a minimum four-week placement as you lose almost a week between travel, getting used to your surroundings etc. Projects are available for up to one year. Although long term projects are self-funded, we are planning for these posts to be supported by additional funding grants and organisation compensation.

If you are a determined individual seeking an opportunity in international development and/or  looking to contribute to the lives of the poorest, apply on this site with your CV and note or cover letter indicating why your skills would assist our programme and what you would expect to gain from this experience.Our office is located at Liverpool Hope University and you can connect with us by visiting our website.

About VMM

The Volunteer Missionary Movement (VMM) work in partnership with civil, faith, government organisations and community groups in some of the most vulnerable and marginalised communities in Africa, providing much needed services and developing a community’s own capacity to raise themselves out of difficult circumstances. 

They do this not by supplying relief aid and a ready-made, one-size-fits-all solution for these communities to implement but rather, following the missionary approach to development, by asking the community what their greatest needs are and placing suitable volunteers with skills and experience across the thematic areas of health; livelihoods; education; human rights; and community development on a mission to listen, learn, serve to arrive at the best solution for each situation and context. Having built lasting relationships with over 40 local partner organisations over 50 years, VMM have recently dispatched their 111th volunteer group. 

VMM will hopefully be the type of organisation that fit your criteria and beliefs. A faith-based organisation who welcome committed volunteers of all religions and none, the offices in Liverpool, Glasgow and Kenya work to train, support and place both skilled and unskilled volunteers from 18 – 75+. As such, they find the best fit for the needs of both the volunteer and the organisation, whether a student looking to improve their skills while giving where they can or a working professional or retiree who wants to help others by sharing their expertise.