We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our highly regarded Specialist Advocacy team.

If you have a strong commitment to empowering and upholding the rights of people with a wide range of conditions, you are a people person with the ability to engage with a varied client group and you can write high quality reports and documents, you will do well in advocacy!

If you have a background or qualification in independent advocacy that’s ideal, but it’s not essential and we will provide you with all the training and support you need to learn on the job. 

Advocates work with a wide range of service users to ensure that an individual’s unique views, wishes and preferences are expressed clearly and are central to care planning and decision making. An advocate will help service users to speak up and act for themselves and will facilitate supported decision making. This can include listening and providing information and representing someone’s views by speaking on their behal

As a Paid Representative you will be working with a variety of vulnerable people, some with multiple and complex needs.  You will provide representation and support to people who are subject to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) and who do not have a family member or friend that can undertake this role.

The role involves visiting clients on a regular basis in care homes and hospitals to support them to understand and exercise their rights in relation to the authorised DOLS. 

This includes supporting people to request a review of the authorisation, access complaints procedures and/or appeal to the Court of Protection.

Derbyshire Mind is a local mental health charity focused on improving mental health and wellbeing for people across Derbyshire.  We are one of a federated network of local Mind charities across the country.  We provide a range of advocacy and community wellbeing services designed to support people with mental health problems as well as the wider population.  We are committed to developing innovative and responsive services which further promote mental health awareness and wellbeing.

Could you use your supporter relationship skills to help transform the lives of seriously ill children across the UK?

Starlight’s Public Fundraising team is looking for a skilled Supporter Experience Co-ordinator to join their team as Maternity Leave cover.

Your focus will be supporting the team in championing fundraising, and our amazing supporters, across the organisation. Maximising the impact of our supporter touchpoints and fundraising opportunities through a variety of channels, products, and tools, helping us to grow our audience of existing loyal supporters, who make sure all children have the right to play through their treatment for a serious illness!

You'll be joining a successful and driven team, who are passionate about providing Starlight’s supporters with the right experience, and take great pride in having fun whilst doing it!

In Memory Fundraising Officer

Full Time 37.5 hours per week (flexible and part time working by agreement)

Salary up to £30,000

Leeds Hospitals Charity

Leeds Hospitals Charity is proud to support Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The Trust comprises seven hospitals and a dental institute, including Leeds General Infirmary, St James University Hospital, Leeds Children’s Hospital and Leeds Cancer Centre.  At Leeds Hospitals Charity, we work with NHS staff to improve the experience of patients and families. We’re passionate about healthcare and about making our hospitals amazing.

The Role

This is an exciting new role giving the successful candidate the opportunity to develop our In Memory offering.  The role reports to the Head of Individual Giving and will work closely with the other members of the Fundraising team, Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust staff and volunteers.

The focus of this role will be to champion In Memory Giving both internally to Hospital teams and volunteers and externally to the community and local businesses.

Responsible for the delivery of a new and sizeable income stream, this role will identify, develop and implement plans to maximise income and ensure a regular flow of income to achieve annual targets.

The Person

We are looking for someone who has:

• proven experience of in memory fundraising /marketing in a product management or development role,
• developed new, audience-led products and propositions, and monitored their ongoing effectiveness,
• experience of fundraising and stewardship with a passion for supporting in memory donors.

You will:

• be highly organised, detail focused and sensitive when leading on our In Memory Giving programme,
• be an innovator and be able to creatively market this important aspect of fundraising,
• have excellent communication skills with the ability to empathise and build relationships.

To apply for this position please send a copy of your up to date CV with a covering letter.

Closing date for applications is Monday 1 February 2021.

Business Development Officer

Based at FSC Central Services (Shrewsbury, Shropshire) or an FSC Learning Location

£23,045 - £26,299  per annum

Full Time, Permanent

Field Studies Council is one of the UK’s leading providers of outdoor environmental education. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Field Studies Council (FSC).

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Officer who will Support FSC colleagues in researching and developing potential new areas of business

Working under the direction of the Business Development Manager and in line with FSC’s new business strategy, this is a key operational role which will have day-to-day responsibility for business development, identifying new opportunities for growth in both new and existing markets; designing attractive products to take to the intended market; undertaking sales activity to boost the occupancy and financial returns delivered in each of the FSC’s locations. 

Due to the nature of the role you will be required to travel to our various locations as well as other venues across the UK.  This may occasionally be abroad therefore involving some overnight stays.

To be successful in this key role you will have experience in a similar Business Development role, a successful track record of achieving sales growth in both B2C and B2B markets. Candidates should have experience of developing and adjusting products based on the analysis of competitors products, sales performance, and customer feedback and an understanding of the specialist leisure travel and hospitality industry in the UK

A positive attitude to new business generation and Strong interpersonal skills, and a good instinct for business are essential to the position. You will have an interest in and an understanding of the charity and commercial market.

We want to create a world where everyone feels connected to the environment, so that they can enjoy the benefits it gives and makes choices that help protect it – especially now when our planet is facing issues such as climate change and loss of biodiversity.

As an Investors in People charity, we realise that to achieve our vision we need diverse teams of staff who have a wide range of skills, a real passion for the work of the charity and a pride in their role within it. No matter what role you perform at the FSC, everyone can make a difference and every role is vital to delivering our mission and vision…if this inspires you, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Monday February 1st 2021

Interviews to be arranged thereafter.

Bede is an established local charity providing four specialist services. We support adults with a learning disability; women and men who experience domestic abuse; youth clubs and school holiday programmes and opportunities for community volunteering. Our team of around 40 staff work with an annual income of £1.2m.

We invite you to lead us through an exciting period of development as we move to a new purpose-built Centre in 2023. You'll join us at a key moment in our long and distinguished history, and take us into a dynamic future. Our current Director, Nick Dunne, who retires in 2021, will introduce you to this exceptional opportunity to make a real difference to our neighbours' lives.

This is a unique chance for an experienced senior manager from the not-for-profit sector to head our small, high-impact organisation. You will work with people in complex circumstances, and support specialist managers in grasping opportunities and assessing risks. In addition, you'll bring a thorough working knowledge of HR, charity finance, fundraising and governance to your role. You'll draw on all your creativity and energy to achieve maximum success and sustainability. We look forward to hearing from you - and offering a warm welcome from our lively and appreciative community. 

For an informal discussion about the role and to apply, please see application pack.

Closing date for applications 5pm Monday February 1, 2021.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit Bede w/c February 15
Interviews will be held on Thursday February 25.

York Museums Trust (YMT) is an independent charity created to manage and look after the City of York Council’s collections and assets including York Art Gallery, York Castle Museum, Yorkshire Museum, York Museum Gardens, and York St Mary’s

Individual Giving and Major Gifts Fundraising Manager

Salary: £30,956 - £37,530 (YMT Scale Points 32-39)

Contract:   Permanent, Full Time – 37 hours per week

These are exciting times to join the Trust. Following our multi award winning redevelopment of York Art Gallery and as we plan a major capital project at York Castle Museum to transform its visitor experience, we are developing a new fundraising team.

We have a new opportunity for an Individual Giving and Major Gifts Fundraising Manager to join the team, working across all sites to develop and drive York Museums Trust Individual Giving Strategy in line with our ambitions and priorities.

Founded in 2002, the Trust has a strong record of fundraising and this post is designed to build on these foundations. We are seeking an experienced Individual Giving Specialist who will establish and steward relationships with current supporters and prospective high value givers, securing growing and sustainable income for the Trust and a successful pipeline that converts mid to high level givers to Major Donors. Working in collaboration with the Grants and Sponsorship Fundraising Manager, you will ensure successful relationship management and enjoy inspiring and developing relationships with our staff, managers, trustees and our donors and supporters.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an experience of managing and growing supporter networks, cultivating exciting opportunities and prospecting for new high impact connections. You will also be able to demonstrate a proven track record of securing major gifts and achieving financial targets.

This role will work from home temporarily in line with other YMT staff.  In the long term this role will be based in York, but with the option to work flexibly.  Attendance at fundraising events and stakeholder meetings in York will be part of the role.

How to apply

Access the job description on the About Us, Jobs Vacancies page on our website.

Send:

• your CV,
• a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Behaviours section of the JD, and
• the Equal Opportunities form

to the email address on our website.  Applications forms should be submitted in a Word compatible format.

CVs can only be accepted from candidates who have permission to work in the UK.  If, after applying, you have not heard from us by two weeks after the closing date, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

As an organisation York Museums Trust is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Dates to bear in mind…

Closing date for applications is Monday 1 February 2021 at 9am

Interviews will take place online on Tuesday 23 February 2021

Please note that these roles require working to a rota pattern that involves weekend and evening work, as well as sleep-in shifts

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential? Do you want to work in a challenging, team focused and rewarding environment? Have you got the drive to support a young person on their journey to independence? Do you have the skills to engage hard to reach young people?

This role is perfect for individuals who have experience of working with vulnerable people in a supportive setting including supported housing, social care, health care or a related area. We also welcome applications from experienced practitioners.

Centrepoint is the UK's leading charity for homeless young people. We provide a range of accommodation based and floating support services to vulnerable young people across London and the North East. Our vision is to end youth homelessness but until then we will continue to provide young people with a place to call home, tailored support and the opportunity to build the skills needed to sustain independent living.

We are looking for Supported Housing Officers for full and part time roles to join our excellent Housing and Support team in services across our London Regions.

In this role you will:

Work face to face with young people and support them to achieve their goals.
Help young people overcome difficult circumstances and achieve independence.
Work independently and as part of a team in accommodation based or floating support services for young people
Undertake initial and on going needs and risk assessments for young people accessing services
Manage your own caseload of young people, providing holistic support in line with their needs and aspirations
Liaise with multiple agencies to ensure effective communication across the service and externally including social work teams, YOS, health and other statutory services and voluntary agencies
Make internal and external referrals to a wide range of statutory and voluntary agencies for specialist support and Employment and Training opportunities
Support young people to manage their rent accounts through liaison with the DWP, Social Services and building their own personal budgeting skills
We seek to challenge discrimination and are committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint. We welcome applications from anyone with direct experience of being homeless or using young people's services.

Closing Date: Sunday 24 January 2021, Midnight

The Gender and Development Network is recruiting for a new Coordinator.  This post lies at the heart of the network, working as part of a small Secretariat alongside our members, working groups and Board across a range of international development issues.

We are looking for someone who has experience of administration and finance, who is organised with excellent communication skills, and who is highly motivated to work for gender equality and women’s rights to join our team.  We are a highly respected network with over 150 members and an excellent track record of influencing government and supporting our members in their work to achieve gender equality and women’s rights internationally.

Specifically the role is to:

• Coordinate the network’s support to our members
• Coordinate the work of the various branches of the network
• Manage administrative systems of the network
• Administer the finances of the network
• Contribute to the network’s external communications

Specific Tasks

1. Coordinate support to the network’s members

• Act as a friendly, supportive and approachable face of the network
• Provide support to the network’s Working Groups, liaising closely with their Chairs
• Co-ordinate regular members’ mailings, distribution lists and the weekly e-bulletin
• Organise four Members’ Meetings per year 
• Recruit and induct new members
• Facilitate informal networking among members 
• Respond to requests for information from member

2. Service and coordinate the different branches of the network

• Service the Board of Trustees including arranging meetings, preparing papers and taking minutes
• Organise and minute Advisory Group  and Chairs of Working Group meetings
• Ensure communications and updates are shared between different branches of the network including reporting to the Board on Working Group activities
• Administer annual planning processes

3. Manage the administration of the Secretariat

• Manage GADN volunteers
• Keep all HR and other files and records in order
• Maintain internal communications systems (email, calendars, document sharing, team meetings) 
• Manage the GADN data protection processes
• Provide administrative support to the Director
• Manage the monitoring and evaluation processes of the network
• Ensure all legal reporting requirements are met

4. Administer the network’s finances and funding

• Manage the finances and accounts, including monthly updates of the cashbook and quarterly budget updates
• Complete all required financial reports and file tax returns
• Administer annual membership subscriptions
• Administer all grants including sending invoices and reports and monitoring sub-grantees
• Support the Director in identifying and securing grant funding

5. Support the communications and policy work of the Secretariat

• Maintain and update the website and social media
• Produce the GADN’s Annual Report
• Coordinate the production and dissemination of GADN briefings and policy reports 
• Work with the Director and Policy Manger to liaise with external stakeholders including government officials and Women’s Rights Organisations
• Respond to enquiries from decision makers and the wider development sector 

6. Other

• Undertake any other reasonable task as needed

Please note, this role is home based during the Covid-19 pandemic. When it is safe to return, the role will be based at the ActionAid office in Farringdon, London. 

Women and Girls Network (WGN) is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA) to join our West London Rape Crisis Service’s team of ISVAs. The ISVA will provide high quality specialist support to women who have experienced recent or non-recent sexual violence and are, or may, engage with the Criminal Justice System.

The ISVA service aims to provide trauma-informed, intersectional, woman-centred, rights and strengths based advocacy, that supports women on their unique recovery journey. The service is also passionate about campaigning and being a part of institutional change and reform of the criminal justice process for survivors of sexual violence in England and Wales.

The ideal post holder will be experienced in working within a multi-agency framework to provide direct and dedicated advocacy support to women. If you have the proven ability of supporting women to access the advocacy, support and services they need, and are passionate about supporting survivors of sexual violence and abuse, then we would like to hear from you. 

We provide clinical supervision, access to an on-going CPD programme and the opportunity to work in a leading multi-cultural feminist organisation. 

WGN’s employee benefits include: 3% pension contribution, enhanced leave entitlement and an Employee Assistance Programme. 

Please visit our website to download an application pack and for further information on applying.

Application deadline: 10am on Tuesday 9th February 2021 
Interviews will be held (via Zoom): Thursday 18th February 2021

Please note: Applicants who have not received a response to their application within 2 weeks of the closing date should assume their application has not been successful on this occasion. 

This post is subject to satisfactory references and DBS check.

WGN is an equal opportunities employer.
The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1

Derbyshire Mind is looking for a well organised, enthusiastic and committed Administrator who enjoys talking to people on the phone and believes in providing excellent customer service to everyone who contacts us. 

This key role would suit someone with strong administrative and customer service skills with an interest in mental health, advocacy or working for a charity.

The role will be office based at Kingsway Hospital, Derby with occasional travel across Derbyshire.  The role is temporarily based at home however, due to the Coronavirus situation.

You will be inputting data into a database on a daily basis and working alongside a colleague in the same role, you will be the administrative support hub for advocates and managers. 

Many of our clients and people who contact Derbyshire Mind are vulnerable people who have a mental health problem, dementia, learning disabilities, or autism.  They will have differing support needs and may be distressed, so you will need to have an empathetic, non-judgemental and calm approach. 

The purpose of the role is to:-

• Provide a first response to clients and others contacting Derbyshire Mind by telephone, email or online.

• Respond effectively and efficiently to all enquiries, providing high standards of customer service.

• Provide a high standard of administration support for the advocacy services and the Senior Management Team.

• Accurately record all enquiries and referrals on a client management database.

Derbyshire Mind is a local mental health charity focused on improving mental health and wellbeing for people across Derbyshire.  We are one of a federated network of local Mind charities across the country.  We provide a range of advocacy and community wellbeing services designed to support people with mental health problems as well as the wider population.  We are committed to developing innovative and responsive services which further promote mental health awareness and wellbeing.

Are you a highly committed, dynamic individual wanting to make a difference and support the improvement of mental wellbeing in Derbyshire?

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and skilled practitioner to join Derbyshire Mind to deliver the Active Monitoring programme working alongside GPs in Derbyshire at a time when the service never been more valued.

Active Monitoring is a psycho-educational programme developed by Mind designed to meet the needs of patients experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems within Primary Care. The role will involve working directly from a GP surgery, delivering the Active Monitoring service.  The role will proactively work with individuals on agreed pathways to support early intervention via a facilitated self-help workbook approach.

The successful candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent and experience of providing mental health/wellbeing services to clients within a primary care setting.  They will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, as well as an enthusiastic, committed approach and personal resilience.  The role will be based in 3 GPs surgeries in Derbyshire, and the postholder will be required to travel to each of these on a weekly basis. However due to Coronavirus restrictions the role may be temporarily home based, carrying out appointments by phone or video call.

Derbyshire Mind is one of a federated network of local Mind charities across the country.  Our focus is on improving mental health and wellbeing for people across Derbyshire and Derby City.  We provide a range of advocacy and community wellbeing services designed to support people with mental health problems as well as the wider population.  We are committed to developing innovative and responsive services which further promote mental health awareness and wellbeing.

Farm Africa are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit to a Director of Finance role on a permanent, full time basis. For more than 35 years Farm Africa has worked with farmers, helping them to increase their harvests, build their incomes and sustain their natural resources. They do this by working closely with local communities, partnering with governments and the private sector to find effective ways to fight poverty.

Farm Africa are now seeking an exceptional Director of Finance to provide outstanding leadership and expertise to strategically manage finance and other control functions. This role also plays a vital role providing broader leadership in the delivery of the ambitious strategy, and is a crucial business partner to the CEO, the SMT, and the board treasurer.

The key responsibilities will be:

• Responsible for accounting including the production of the annual accounts for the Charity & its subsidiaries, financial planning, the production of management accounts and all banking & cash management.
• Provide strategic input to the development of the organisation’s strategy and future growth plans, thinking beyond own direct areas of responsibility.
• Together with the Chief Executive, develop annual and medium-term financial plans for Farm Africa ensuring the longer term financial sustainability of the organisation.
• Set the strategic direction and annual objectives for the finance function, covering UK head office and Africa-based teams.
• Line manage the Head of Finance, and support Country Directors in their line management of country Finance leads.
• Ensure that financial risks throughout Farm Africa’s activities are identified and ensure that appropriate processes are in place to monitor and mitigate them.
• Act as the key staff contact for the Finance, Risk and Audit committee (FRAC), ensuring (together with the Treasurer) that meetings take place regularly, agendas are appropriate and that the committee discharges its devolved responsibilities on behalf of the board.
• Ensure all financial activity is compliant with relevant charity and statutory legislation and donor / contractual requirements.

The organisation:

Farm Africa operates in East Africa, with offices in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, with a Head Office in London.  There is a finance team of four based in the UK, with other finance staff dispersed around the organisation, including country offices and field offices.

Farm Africa is embarking on a new five year strategy and is recruiting for a new Director of Finance to lead the financial management of the organisation through a period of growth. Building on foundation of strong financial planning and control and of exceptional audit compliance they are seeking an experienced and dynamic new Director to join their team. 

Essential requirements:

The successful candidate will have a recognised accountancy qualification, in-depth understanding of financial management in a complex grant-dependant organisation, experience of strategic planning and an aptitude for controls such as governance, risk management and the charity legal environment.

Farm Africa’s UK office is based in central London, however, we are flexible on working location and will consider substantial home working.

The closing date for applications is 9:00am on Monday 15th February 2021. Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our retained search agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

Internews are exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell to recruit their Finance Coordinator role on a permanent basis.

Following a recent period of rapid growth and expansion, Internews are now looking to recruit this key role.

The Finance Coordinator will be responsible for a variety of tasks across team including ensuring smooth operations between Internews Europe and its Related parties. The role will support both Corporate and Project finance tasks, as well as assume responsibility for key areas of Corporate reporting.

About Internews

Internews is an international non-profit organisation whose mission is to empower local information providers worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect and the means to make their voices heard.

Internews provides communities the resources to produce local news and information with integrity and independence. With global expertise and reach, Internews trains both media professionals and citizen journalists, supports business development strategies for the sector and helps establish policies needed for open access to information. Internews programmes create platforms for dialogue and enable informed debate, which bring about social and economic progress.

Internews’ commitment to research and evaluation creates effective and sustainable programs, even in the most challenging environments. Internews operates internationally, with administrative centres in Arcata, California; Washington DC; and London, UK; as well as regional hubs in Bangkok and Nairobi.

Formed in 1982, Internews has worked in more than 90 countries, and currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.

Our commitment to a culture of belonging

Internews is passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams, and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, the self-taught, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations, and socio-economic backgrounds. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, abilities, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and actively welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences.

The key responsibilities are as follows:

• Monthly review of financial records, ensuring the completeness of records and reconciled balances:
  • Balance Sheet reconciliations
  • Partner/Sub-grantee reconciliations
  • Regular Balance sheet reconciliations
• Supervision and management of organisational timesheets.
• Oversight for Internews Europe’s key financial relationships with its sister companies, including preparing monthly reconciliations and allocations, providing financial accounting support and regularly liaising with key stakeholders to manage relationships.
• Work closely with the Audit Manager to provide support in funder audits as required.
• Provide efficient delivery and support of periodical assignments such as annual budgeting, cashflow reporting and year-end statutory tasks.
• Provide invaluable support in the creation of new policies.
• Play a significant role in supporting the migration from Quick Books to Unit 4 ERP. 

The successful candidate will have:

• Made significant progress on working towards a professional accountancy qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA).
• A minimum of five years’ experience of working in a fast-paced finance department.
• Strong experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ideally, previous experience working within an NGO. However, candidates without this are still strongly encouraged to apply.
• Previous experience assisting on management and/or financial accounts.
• Good Excel skills, including vlookups, SUMIFS and Pivot Tables.
• Proven experience in working across diverse teams and multi-cultural environments.
• Good understanding of other Microsoft Windows applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven multi-tasking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

CVs are being reviewed on a daily basis with first stage screening interviews commencing as early as 14th January. Please submit your application ASAP with our exclusive agent Robertson Bell to avoid disappointment.