This is a demanding role that requires the individual to work with 10 wide-ranging AKDN multi-sector, profit and not-for-profit development and service agencies and institutions, present in 30+ countries. Working alongside them, the Senior Partnerships Manager facilitates the pursuit of new funding opportunities with European and Asian institutional donors, foundations and corporates.

Resource Mobilisation

•  Support the Partnerships team in brokering new relationships and strengthening existing ones with European and Asian institutional, foundations and corporate donors
• Lead the review and strengthening of concept notes and proposals across a wide array of sectors
• Develop and contribute to positioning pieces and communication materials (e.g. presentations, narrative overviews) to enable regular and effective engagement with donors
• Prepare donor briefs and talking points for donor meetings, referencing latest donor strategies, field-level discussions and possible donor/AKDN matches to consider positioning during meetings
• Establish close synergies with AKF’s North America units, AKF’s Head Office, AKF field units, relevant AKDN agencies and AKDN representatives
• Where appropriate, conduct donor or field visits to support discussions with new and existing strategic donors/partners ensuring consistent and coherent messaging

Grants management 

• Manage grants through regular coordination with relevant AKDN agencies/field units and AKF(UK)’s programme finance department to ensure projects are delivered on-time and on-budget; proactively support the resolution of challenges as they arise
• Support the preparation, review and feedback process on donor reports to ensure reports comply with donor requirements and are produced on time and to a high standard
• Be an interface with donors and communicate on a regular basis about the implementation of on-going grants in order to maintain a solid relationship and to address queries or challenges effectively

Networking and building public awareness

• Participate and actively engage in relevant networking events/conferences to build awareness of AKDN with the UK and European public more broadly
• Interface with the Communications team to identify opportunities and support the planning of events either directly targeting or planned jointly with AKF(UK)’s institutional donors (e.g., FCDO, KfW).

Leadership and People Management

• Play a leadership role in the unit by setting the example of consistently high standards
• Work with the Partnerships Officers to develop donor and inter-institutional relationships, develop and improve quality of concept notes/proposals and effectively manage grants
• Filter the team and unit's documents ensuring improvements in standards of writing, presentation, content and context

*Must have right to work in the UK

*Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why they want the role, why they want to work for AKF(UK) and how their experiences and skills to date will make them the most suitable applicant for the role

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field highly preferable

Skills

• Ability to set and lead vision in alignment with AKDN/AKF values and strategic plan
• Creativity, critical thinking and project management
• Must be an entrepreneurial, pro-active self-starter with maturity and emotional intelligence
• Ability to problem-solve, work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment with numerous and competing deadlines
• Ability to handle complex relationships with colleagues, governance and external stakeholders in a professional manner
• Excellent writing, speaking and other communications skills, with thoroughness and attention to detail
• Ability to provide stable, consistent, reliable and courteous communication when dealing with external organisations, senior colleagues and community members
• Strong IT skills, including Office and Excel

Knowledge

• Strong proven understanding and knowledge of the UK/European donor landscape
• Knowledge and commitment to international development and improving knowledge of these issues a distinct advantage

Experience

• A minimum of 4 years of experience working in international organisations or donor agencies, including field-level implementation or management, and at least 6 total years of professional experience.
• Experience in resource mobilisation and developing relationships, including direct experience with European (EU/EC, Germany, Norway, Sweden, UK) or Asian donors
• Experience in developing and writing proposals and arguments, business plans/cases, concept papers, briefs, executive summaries, as well as coordinating multiple inputs from a variety of sources, and simultaneously managing a variety of relationships
• Proven experience of managing relationships in complex organisations with numerous stakeholders
• Proven success in managing grants in complex organisations with numerous stakeholders

Job Description

Job Title: Fundraising and Marketing Manager.

Location: London (Marylebone).

Hiring Date: From January 4th 2020 (Initial 12 month contract with the possibility of renewal)

Reports to: Michael Rivera King, Director of Ashinaga UK.

Supervising: Partnerships and Philanthropy Coordinator (part-time) & Grants and Fundraising Coordinator (part-time).

Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 dependent on candidate’s experience (includes London weighting and commuting allowance).

Pension: You will be enrolled in our Personal Pension Scheme and Ashinaga UK will match your contributions by up to 8% of your basic salary.

Deadline for applications: November 1st 2020.

Holiday allowance: 24 days per annum (pro-rata - in addition to public holidays).

Application: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Ashinaga Association in the UK is currently financially supported by the Ashinaga Foundation, with the aim that we become financially self-sufficient. The Fundraising and Marketing (F&M) Manager is tasked with further developing the strategy to achieve this and executing this transition. They will be supported in this by two part-time fundraising coordinators and the director.

For Fundraising, the F&M Manager is responsible for leading on the further development and implementation of Ashinaga UK’s annual fundraising strategy. They are expected to: undertake proactive, responsive and accurate research on prospects and potential sources of funding; develop and cultivate relationships with companies, major donors, trusts, foundations and other individuals or organisations who may support our work; assist with writing, coordination and submission of funding applications to donors; plan and implement fundraising campaigns; and meet fundraising targets.

For Marketing, the F&M Manager will lead on the development of Ashinaga UK’s marketing campaigns; manage and promote Ashinaga UK through various platforms (website, email, social media, traditional media, print); represent Ashinaga UK at events; and design and market Ashinaga UK’s events across the year. This will involve working closely with the ‘Student Relations and Programming Team’ to ensure student engagement in this work.

The F&M Manager is also expected to support the office and program as is required.

Minimum required qualifications, experience, skills:

• A bachelor’s degree or above.
• Native level of English.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• A proven track record of fundraising, with a minimum of 5 years of experience. 
• Experience scaling up a smaller charity or transitioning from a single donor by building a donor base.
• Experience of proactively researching and engaging current and prospective funders.
• Experience leading marketing campaigns working through various social media platforms and traditional forms of media.
• Strong IT skills (Salesforce CRM, Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and good attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and presentation abilities.
• Proven experience of thinking, developing and delivering ‘strategically’.
• Capable of organising, prioritising, and multi-tasking independently.

Desired:

• Experience of working with educational programmes or a demonstrated passion for widening access to education.
• Experience developing relationships with members of senior management (such as directors or trustees).
• Experience of working with programmes related to sub-Saharan Africa or a demonstrated passion for the development of this region.
• Experience with Google Ads and paid for social media services.
• Proficiency in Japanese, French, Portuguese, Kiswahili or other major African languages.
• Experience of managing a small team.
• Cross-cultural communication skills.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible with work priorities. 

Notice period:

The fundraising and marketing manager can terminate their employment by giving one month’s written notice though where possible we would prefer two months’ notice as it ensures a smooth transition.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Ashinaga Association in the UK is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Equality is at the heart of our work as a charity and we are committed to equality in our workforce as well as our work. Organisations that do this well achieve more and, more simply, the right thing to do – everyone should have a work environment that allows them to thrive and contribute to their full potential. We are actively looking to better serve the needs of the communities we serve and welcome applications from all backgrounds. 

Wellington College is one of the world’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools and has an enviable reputation for excellence and innovation. We are currently looking a well-organised and self-motivated individual to join the College as an Educational Grants Coordinator.

An interesting role within a newly created sub-department of our Educational Partnerships department, we’ll rely on you to create a framework for an educational grants programme. You’ll also be responsible for designing policies and procedures for the submission and adjudication between bids, establishing a decision-making panel and sourcing grant applications and assessing them with that panel. Administering grants being made, monitoring grant implementations and assessing their impact will be important too, as will reporting on impact to Trustees and others to build support for the programme and learn for future grant rounds.

To succeed, you’ll need relevant experience in grant making, ideally from the perspective of the grantor, but potentially also as grantee. You’ll also need a proven ability to work with a fair degree of autonomy and self-direction, as well as part of a team, plus excellent numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail. The communication skills it takes to enable effective dialogue with colleagues, staff, visitors and, where applicable, pupils, are required too, as is a track record of meeting targets and deadlines.Tactful and discreet, whilst mindful of observing safeguarding and professional standards, you’re smart in appearance, a great problem solver, enthusiastic about learning new skills and committed to further developing personally.

So, if you have all of the above and are adaptable and flexible to working hours when required and keen to contribute positively to the College community, apply today.

Closing date: 6:45pm, 16 October 2020

For further details, including how to apply, please visit the teaching vacancies page of our website by clicking the apply button below.

The College is committed to equality and diversity and the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants for any of the positions available at the College must be willing to undergo a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, reference checks with previous employers and, where applicable, a Barred List, Prohibition and EEA checks.

As Operations Manager you will manage the Carer Support Team and assist the CEO with the management of Human Resources including, recruitment, supervision and staff development, performance and discipline. The role also includes but is not limited to help with monitoring budgets and spending, premises management, IT systems management, working with support team to provide carers services, maintenance of an effective client management system and ensuring maintenance of GDPR compliance. 

Civitas charity are proud to be working with a fantastic independent grant making charity focused on the legal sector. The charity focuses on the role of legal education to empower individuals and organisation’s to understand and use the law as a tool for change. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Policy Manager to join the team as it aims to deliver the five-year strategy. This role is deemed to be a crucial part of the Foundation as it looks to develop an effective policy network and use its voice as an independent funder to help achieve the Foundation’s mission to advance justice and fairness. There will be a particular policy emphasis on the implications of the UK’s revised constitutional settlement post Brexit and emergency provisions in place to respond to Covid-19. In addition to this the policy role will focus on examining the automated decision-making processes put in place by government. There will be considerable scope to develop these two areas of focus within this Policy Manager role. This is a senior role within the organisation and will work with a number of internal and external stakeholders.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience of working within a Policy role with detailed understanding of the policy environment, political institutions, and the process of government in the four nations of the UK. You will ideally have worked at national level producing high quality written work to influence policy outcomes. You will be able to communicate policy positions to internal and external stakeholders and have experience of campaigning, policy design and networking having successfully achieved cross party support. In addition to possessing excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills you will also have an understanding, awareness of, and commitment to, the principles and practice of equal opportunities and diversity.

*Part time/flexible working requirements will be considered. The successful postholder will need to be in London at least 2 days a week and be able to travel nationally for meetings etc.

Please apply directly to this great opportunity or contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for an initial discussion and a detailed job description. Early applications are encouraged.

Location:  EC1 London (current tempoary remote working)

Hours:  Full time (37.5 hrs per week); would consider Part Time (from 0.6 FTE/22.5 hrs per week)

Contract Type:  Materntiy cover (fixed term contract 12 months)

Role overview

We are recruiting for a Grants Officer (maternity cover) to join our grants and research team. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in research funding but who is ready to move into or broaden their horizons beyond traditional research grants management in a grant making organisation. 

You will support the entire grants management life cycle, from pre- to post award, of a diverse and expanding portfolio grants. The role will also be responsible for monitoring the progress of these projects including the evaluation and reporting of outcomes and impact.

This is a highly collaborative and strategic focused role that will require the post-holder to work independently and confidently.

About you

You will have research funding experience, a keen interest to learn new skills and ambition to advance your career in the grants management field. You will have high attention to detail and manage, with appropriate support, a diverse workload.

Specifically, you will have:

• A degree level (ideally with an advanced degree) in biomedical sciences or equivalent
• Research and ideally grants management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish good working relationships.

About the team

This role is within the grants and research team who are responsible for ensuring the charity has robust grant making mechanisms to determine best use of charitable funding together with monitoring and evaluating projects and programmes funded by Moorfields Eye Charity.  Over the last five years charitable support, through our grant programmes, has supported over 350 projects and initiatives with £18 million in funding. 

About the charity

Moorfields Eye Charity is the main grant making and fundraising charity for Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and its academic partner, the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.

We are in the early stages of a major capital campaign. Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, University College London (UCL) and Moorfields Eye Charity have a once-in-a-century opportunity to create a state-of-the-art integrated treatment, research and education centre. It will benefit Moorfields’ patients and those with sight problems worldwide.

It will push the boundaries of science, deliver breakthrough treatments to the front line of patient care and revolutionise eye healthcare around the world.

How to apply

Please submit a detailed covering letter and CV using the link. 

The covering letter and CV should clearly address your research and grants management experience and why this particular role appeals to you. They should, in total, be no more than three sides of A4.

Applications that do not follow this guidance will not be progressed.

Key dates

Closing date: Extended to 20 September 2020

Interview dates: To be confirmed

Evaluation Programme Manager

Centre for Transforming Access and Student Outcomes 
Department: Policy Institute
Salary: £38,304 - £45,026, including London Weighting Allowance
Strand Campus
This post will be offered on a fixed-term contract to 28 February 2022
This is a full-time post – 35 hours per week
Reference number: 005986

The Centre for Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in Higher Education (TASO) is a new affiliate What Works Centre for higher education. TASO’s vision is to eliminate equality gaps in higher education and our mission is to improve lives through evidence-informed practice. We are seeking an Evaluation Manager to help build our research programme which is focused on developing a better understanding of the most effective approaches in widening participation and student success.

The Evaluation Manager will ensure that externally commissioned TASO-funded evaluations are designed and conducted to a high standard. They may also conduct in-house research and analysis projects, including randomised controlled trials and quasi-experimental designs. They will lead on the development of guidance and resources designed to support evaluation activity in higher education, with a particular focus on impact evaluation and causal inference. They will also be involved in work to collate, translate, and disseminate evidence and evaluation guidance, via resources, training, events and collaborative projects.

The successful candidate will join a growing team of staff who are taking TASO forward as it spins out of King’s College London to become an independent charity. This team is building many of the charity’s systems and processes from the ground-up. The role is suited to an individual who is used to working in a small team and who is highly motivated by social impact.

Please note that TASO is being incubated within King’s College London while staff are recruited and during the charity registration process. However, TASO will transition out of King’s over the coming months (see job pack for more details).

Closing Date: 6th October 2020

• Full time, Permanent

• £29,190 per annum plus pension, medical and dental insurance

• 25 days holiday (plus 3 additional days to be taken between Christmas and New Year)

• 4pm finish on Fridays

• Central London location (Covent Garden) – currently working from home

REPORTS TO

Grants Team Leader

OVERVIEW

The Masonic Charitable Foundation is looking for an empathetic individual who understands the charity sector and is motivated by helping others. As Grants Officer you will assess and process applications from individuals and families and will work effectively with a range of stakeholders.

You will need excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong numeracy skills, and will take an organised approach to work, prioritising effectively while working quickly and accurately. You will be a team player who is willing to support colleagues and prioritise the needs of the team. Previous experience in a comparable role would be advantageous but appropriate training is available for the candidate with the right skills.

Day to day responsibilities include processing and assessing applications from individuals and families for a range of support (including financial, medical, mobility and respite care), making financial assessments, scheduling payments, preparing reports for decision makers, reviewing support provided, maintaining regular contact with applicants and keeping the grants system up to date.

The successful candidate will join a busy and friendly department and have the support of their peers, a Senior Grants Officer and their Team Leader to enable them to settle into their new role. 

The team is usually based in our central London office on the edge of Covent Garden but the entire charity is currently home-based due to the Covid-19 crisis.

MAIN DUTIES

• To accurately process applications for assistance from individuals and families.

• To approve grants within delegated authority levels and to prepare reports for escalated decision making.

• To ensure the grants system records are accurate and up to date.

• To work with colleagues, stakeholders and external suppliers to provide an excellent service to applicants.

  PERSON SPECIFICATION

  Essential

• Excellent customer service skills

• Strong written skills

• Excellent verbal communication skills

• High level of numeracy

• Ability to prioritise, organise and manage own workload

• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, internally and with stakeholders

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to understand and apply policy

• Ability to tailor communication to suit the audience

• IT skills, particularly MS Office

Desirable

• Experience of grant processing and/or assessment

• Good understanding of UK state benefits

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a CV and covering letter explaining why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification

Deadline for applications:  9am 28 September 2020

Date for interviews:  w/c 5 October 2020

The post holder will work closely with the Director in managing the operations of the Baobab Centre including responsibility for maintaining and generating income, leading the financial management of the organisation and managing Human Resources, Health and Safety and all operations in relation to the smooth running of the Centre. We’re looking for an exceptional candidate who can commit to working with a very diverse group of young people (including some very troubled young people) and staff as a senior member of staff and who has particular strengths in relation to developing strong, warm and open relationships with all members of the Community.

Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)

Key relationships: Director, all staff and volunteers, Baobab young people, Trustees, Consultant Fundraiser, Management Accountant

Responsible for: Administrators x 3 (Fundraising, Finance, Clinical), Fundraising Officer, Office volunteers

Responsible to: Director

Key Responsibilities of this Role:

1. Lead the Financial Management of Baobab including developing budgets, working with the management accountant to produce accurate management accounts, and convening a regular meeting of the finance committee.
2. Lead in the Management and Operationalising of Baobab Fundraising and the relationships with Trusts and Major Donors in collaboration with Director and Fund-Raising Team.
3. Ensuring Baobab is a friendly, functional, warm and safe place to be through good management of the premises where Baobab is based.
4. Responsibility for all elements of Health and Safety for staff and young people.
5. Responsibility for Human Resource functions.
6. Manage all organisational systems including online filing systems and ensuring they are easily accessible and well-functioning for all staff (Some clinical staff will need support in accessing and using the online record system).

Please see full Job Description and Specification in the link below. To apply by filling in our Application Form and returning it to us by middnight on Sunday 4th October 2020.

Location: London or Washington DC or (or remote based in UK or US)

*40% Travel to RI International Operations

Relief International (RI) is a leading non-profit organisation working across 16 countries to relieve poverty, ensure the well-being, and advance dignity.  We specialise in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises, and chronic poverty. This role’s primary focus is Middle East, where we operate in the following countries; Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey and Yemen.

The Program Development team is dedicated to building high impact programming by raising income from institutional donors (like the USAID, DfID, EC, GAC and the UN). The Programme Development team is based across our global support office in Washington and London and supports Country Offices by helping them to design high-quality programmes, and by raising funds from institutional donors needed to implement them. You will thrive in an entrepreneurial senior team dedicated to building high-impact programming.

The Program Development Manager – Middle East is critical in bringing significant impact and opportunity of funding to our country programme. Reporting to the Senior Programme Development Director, your role will be supporting country teams and will be key in leading in donor liaison and engagement and capture management. A large proportion of your time will be supporting country teams in proposal development. 

To be successful in this role, your approach will be entrepreneurial and will bring proven experience in building high impact programming though programme design and proposal development. Bringing a strong network of contractor, donor relationships and understanding of donor tends. Your excellent written and verbal communication skills will be critical to this role.

*Travel

This role is expected to travel (at least 40%) to field sites as well as other RI countries as needed once the organization determines it will be safe to begin regular travel.

Due to COVID 19, RI policy currently limits international travel and this role is expected to be initially based remotely from home. The organisation is undertaking regular reviews and risk assessments to review travel restrictions on a global and local level. 

How to apply.

• To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page
• You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter.  The cover letter should be no more than 2 pages long and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

Closing date. Please apply immediately we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, therefore may withdraw the position for the job board closing date.

Please apply by uploading your cover letter and up-to-date CV on our website.

Due to limited resources, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Note to external agencies, we will not be accepting CVs from third parties.

Relief International is committed to protecting our staff and the communities we work with from abuse and harm including sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and sexual harassment.

All staff are expected to abide by our Code of Conduct.

Recruitment to all roles in Relief International include a criminal records self-declaration, references and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Relief International is committed to diversity and gender equality, we strongly encourage applicants from the global south and female candidates to apply.

We are looking for an experienced and driven Fundraising Manager to develop our funding mix, in particular from individual giving and trusts and foundations. Working as part of our small team you will work closely with the FRAME CEO and Scientific Liaison Officer, contributing significantly to the charity’s future development. You will be responsible for developing and delivering our fundraising strategy to maximise income and ensure our future sustainability. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to make a positive impact on our future. We are a small, supportive team who work closely together, despite all being based at home (and yes, we worked like this pre-COVID).

FRAME has a long and proud history as the oldest charity focused on replacing animals in biomedical testing in the UK. We have been influential in developing and validating new research methods as well as advising regulators and policy-makers. As a result of our loyal support base we have benefitted from substantial legacy income putting the charity on a secure financial footing to move forward.
It is now time to diversify our income to underpin the large number of activities and projects we want to undertake, and that’s where we need your help.

As a driven, self-motivated and results-oriented fundraising professional you can be part of shaping FRAME’s future. Our size means we are able to work highly collaboratively, supporting one another and ensuring that everyone has a voice in how we develop. You will work closely with the CEO and others to develop our fundraising strategy and take the lead on developing contacts and resources, building networks and creating communities of support. As such you must be enthusiastic, confident and articulate, able to inspire both corporate and industry professionals, as well as students and members of the public, about what we do.

If you are passionate about realistic ways of ending the use of animals in scientific research, and you thrive on your work making a direct difference then we really look forward to hearing from you.

KEY OBJECTIVES
• Work with the CEO and Scientific Liaison Officer to develop and implement FRAME’s fundraising strategy
• Identify appropriate sources of funding for projects, write and submit bids, and manage funding agreements including any associated reporting requirements
• Work with CEO and Chair to develop cultivation and approach plans for major donor prospects
• Assist in the development of, and attending, fundraising and cultivation events.
• Develop tools to track and report prospects and income pipeline for future funding
• Write supporter engagement material and work with our marketing team to plan and deliver fundraising campaigns
• Proactively build relationship and manage supporter communication to foster continued support for the charity
• Contribute to development and implementation of our data collection and supporter engagement tools, including procurement of a CRM
• Maintain and manage a database of prospects and supporters ensuring compliance with all data protection legislation, regulations and best practice.
• Provide regular updates for the CEO and Board of Trustees on progress against fundraising strategies and targets
• Keep up to date with the funding environment and best practice to advise on risks and opportunities, and engage in and relevant CPD activities to maintain and enhance competence within job role.
• Be an ambassador for FRAME promoting the vision, aims and objectives of charity with all external contacts.

To apply:  Please downlaod and read all the information in the Applicant Pack, including the person specification.  Applications will be in the form of a CV and supporting statement (word or pdf) submitted via our applicant portal.  Details are in the applicant pack or on the FRAME website.

Would you like to work in an innovative national charity which aims to combat social isolation and loneliness among older people?

Do you have excellent communication skills and a proven track record of securing grants from grant-making trusts?

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Trust Fundraiser with a proven track record to join our team!

Linking Lives UK exists to reduce social isolation and loneliness, with a particular focus on older people. Working in partnership with churches and Christian organisations we are setting up befriending projects right across the UK, bringing people together, because we believe no one should feel alone.

We are looking for someone who will build on existing relationships with grant and trusts organisations and identify and approach new organisations to meet annual financial targets. You will be able to compile and submit compelling applications for funding with accuracy and implement robust procedures to ensure we meet the funders formal reporting requirements. 

Hours: 24 hours per week – Flexible working available
Status: Freelance/ Self-employed
Location: Home-based
Contract: 1 Year initially (subject to 6 month review)

We want to hear from all interested candidates, and to be considered for the position we strongly recommend submitting a detailed covering letter along with your CV, outlining why you're right for the role.

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Civitas charity are proud to be working with a fantastic independent grant making charity focused on the legal sector. The charity focuses on the role of legal education to empower individuals and organisation’s to understand and use the law as a tool for change. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Learning Manager to join the team as it aims to deliver the five-year strategy. The Learning Manager is an exciting new role, which reflects a conscious move to prioritise learning over accountability in the foundation’s relationship with grantees as part of a five-year strategy launched in January 2020. There will be a focus internally to develop the systems for more systematic learning from grants and across the team, as well as how the foundation better support’s grantee organisations to learn from their work and from each other.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience of working with non-profits in research and evaluating their work. You will be a natural communicator who has demonstrable experience of promoting a learning culture within organisation’s. You will be technical competent using statistical data, both quantitative and qualitative, to help inform decisions. Add to the technical knowledge and research skills, you will also possess excellent interpersonal skills and work well within diverse technical teams which include policy and grant managers. You will be able to demonstrate your commitment and interest in social justice and previous grant making experience will be an advantage however not essential.

*Part time/flexible working requirements will be considered. The successful post holder will need to be able to travel to London at least 2 days a week with some national travel required.

Please apply directly to this great opportunity or contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for an initial discussion and a detailed job description. Early applications are encouraged.

We are seeking a full time Manager to lead a service that helps people, emotionally and practically, to face the immediate, acute, disorientating and painful experience of the first days, weeks and months in the aftermath of a road traffic collision.

About us

Aftermath Support is a well-established charity delivering support for anyone involved or affected by a road traffic collision. We offer free, confidential advice, practical support, and information to promote recovery and rehabilitation and help people deal with issues such as bereavement, life-changing injuries, the legal process and financial matters.

The role

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will be accountable for the leadership and day-to-day delivery of services, including your own case load of clients, which may include:

• One to one psycho-social support via face to face meetings, telephone, email or text
• Practical support, such as dealing with the police and accessing legal advice/financial support
• Advocacy and liaising with professionals or statutory agencies on the client’s behalf
• Proactive signposting and onwards referral
• Arranging peer support and providing group support sessions after a fatality e.g. to schools

You will also be responsible for supervising and supporting a small team of two part-time staff and recruiting and training volunteer support workers.

Making grant applications and fundraising is also a key aspect of the role, as is raising awareness and delivering presentation sessions around the impact of road traffic collisions

This is an exciting opportunity with a successful charity, to take overall responsibility for service delivery, develop its profile and build on its excellent reputation.

Interested?

Read the full Job Description and Person Specification and if you believe you have the experience and attributes we are seeking, send a covering letter setting out clearly how you meet the requirements of the job AND your CV 

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 23 September 2020.  Interviews will be held on Wednesday 7 October.

We welcome applications from everyone. Applicants with lived experience, LGBTQ+, people with a disability and members of the BAME community are actively encouraged to apply.