Job title: Community and Events Fundraising Officer          

Department: Fundraising

Reporting to: Head of Fundraising

Salary: £26,000 to 28,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Deptford

Closing date: Monday 2nd December 2019 at 12 pm

Interviews: Tuesday 10th December 2019

Hours: 35 hours per week including some evenings and weekends

Annual leave: 25 days plus 8 Statutory Bank Holidays.

About the role

We are looking for a talented and ambitious individual to generate income for the 999 Club through the development and implementation of a Community and Events Fundraising strategy. This will involve reviewing, managing, and delivering the current events and community fundraising programme, safeguarding existing income streams and building sustainable growth through events and community fundraising. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and skilled Community and Events fundraiser who is confident and capable in taking the lead on this key strand of our fundraising stream.

You will be supported by the Head of Fundraising. You will also be managing the charity’s social media channels as well as the CRM database.

About you

The ideal candidate will bring experience of successfully building events fundraising streams through different challenge and bespoke events as well developing meaningful relationships with community organisations, schools and faith organisations. They will be results-orientated, managing our events portfolio and developing our income through community fundraising. They will build excellent working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders as they pull together details of life-changing programmes and projects that we are seeking funding for in order to help the people we support to rebuild their lives.

As we are a small team, a team-player attitude is a must, as well as a positive and can-do approach.

If you have excellent communication and event management skills, a natural ability to liaise with stakeholders, and determination to succeed, we would like to hear from you.

About the 999 Club

The 999 Club is a small, community charity of 16 staff making a big impact on ending rough sleeping in Lewisham. 

We believe in building on people’s strengths, aspirations and goals to help break the cycle of homelessness and help them move forward with their lives.

How to apply

Please upload your CV and supporting statement detailing how you meet the Job Description and Person Specification.

For further information please see the attached Job Description. 

Vacancy Reference Number:

EVM/F/UK-R1

Position title:

Events & Volunteer Manager

Reports to:

Director of UK Fundraising

Location:

Either Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

OR

Muslim Hands UK, 595-597 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HJ.

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

£27,500 - £30,000 per year dependant on experience

Terms of Employment:

18-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

Permanent Full Time / Part Time Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 22nd November 2019

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: W/C 25th November 2019

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Skype ID in your application.

Background:

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the UK's leading Muslim charities. This position is central to our campaign to develop and maintain relationships with individual doors, groups, mosques, schools, volunteers, community centres along with other Islamic institutions in order maximise fundraising and awareness of Muslim Hands.

Muslim Hands, an international relief organisation working in over 50 countries worldwide, is looking for a dynamic individual to join the Fundraising department to develop and maintain relationships with individuals, groups, volunteers, mosques, schools and other Islamic institutions to maximise fundraising and awareness.

The Role:
Based in either our London or Nottingham (headquarters) offices you will be required to travel country-wide, to engage with our target organisations and volunteers and occasional travel between the two-workstations will be required by the post-holder.

You will be working closely with other members of the Fundraising department to gain exposure for the charity and the fundraising campaigns run throughout the year.

The Events & Volunteer team is essential to the growth of Muslim Hands both in raising awareness via our events, which host thousands of people throughout the year, increasing awareness of our work and generating donations (currently £1-2 million per year). Your role will be central in expanding this and helping further the reach of Muslim Hands.

Essential for the Successful Post-holder:

• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:

1. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
2. Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• Hold a degree or equivalent qualification.
• Have substantial experience in a similar fundraising role, with a significant amount of that within management.
• Be results driven and able to meet ambitious targets.
• Possess strong community links and have a history of community service.
• Be able to show a track record of fundraising success.
• Have a willingness to work outside of regular hours.
• Be flexible with regular travel between London, Nottingham and overseas.

Desirable:

• Previous experience of working within the NGO/Charity sector.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing a vision and strategy for the charities' fundraising growth within the Events and Volunteers’ department.
• Line managing staff in the team and working with relevant teams to ensure this happens.
• Developing and extending the reach of the charity within various communities.
• Working closely with the Fundraising Director to coordinate, support and compliment their work
• Preparing and presenting regular reports to senior management and trustees.
• Preparing, monitoring and reporting expenditure against a fixed budget.

Key Areas of Responsibilities 

Campaigns creation for all collections, events, challenges and volunteer activities.

Managing Volunteer & Events’ Coordinators (South, Midlands and North)

Managing Volunteer aspect (South, Midlands and North)

• Create and implement recruitment of MH Volunteers (MHVs).
• Research, draft and implement volunteer policies and procedures (based on Fundraising regulations).
• Generate appropriate volunteering opportunities and create role descriptions based on the diversifying needs of the organisation.
• Monitor, support, and motivate volunteers and their work. This includes managing all social media communication with volunteers.
• Maintain and update volunteer databases. This includes managing the volunteers’ list/registrations, inducting all new volunteers and cataloguing MHVs capabilities, interests and availability.
• Recruit volunteers and provide appropriate training to ensure they are suitable for the role.
• Ensure MHVs are appropriately supported, motivated, monitored and trained in order to maximize benefit to Muslim Hands.
• Offer suitable Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) to MHVs and associated external organization through face-to-face, telephone and email contact.
• Manage budgets and resources, including the reimbursement of expenses to MHVs.
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation and policy related to volunteering and make all necessary amendments to documents and literature in view of the changes.
• Monitor, evaluate and write reports on MHVs activities for donors, Web uploads, Management and Trustees.
• To liaise with MHVs and the scheme; continually seeking to raise its profile and secure fund-raising opportunities.

Managing Events aspect (South, Midlands and North)

• To directly coordinate Muslim Hands events nationally with a view to secure MHVs and raise funds accordingly.
• Manage annual events (Gaza winter walk, Snowden, Ben Nevis etc…).
• Publicise events, keeping up to date with culture trends, monitoring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and ensuring appropriate marketing ‘placement’.
• To nurture existing (and cultivating new) partnerships with relevant and desirable institutions.
• To encourage and support volunteers to run their own fundraising event activities within their specific areas.
• To maintain regular contact with MHVs around the country, setting mini challenges during ‘off-peak’ periods so that they remain engaged and active within their specific areas.
• To support with and source the provision of 1-1 and group training for key MHVs with a view to develop registered and active volunteers, directly and through suitable partnerships.
• To support in the attainment of an effectively visible MH presence at key events, both at grass roots and regional level, mobilising localised volunteer networks and Fundraising Team(s) as required.
• To support the Line Manager in achieving day-to-day tasks, undertaking all reasonable requests as required.

Managing Community & Mosques Officers (South, Midlands and North)

To research and identify appropriate mosques, schools, community organisations and other Islamic institutions which will support our work.

• Maintain regular communications with the above organisations to book events and collections throughout the year.
• To promote fundraising campaigns and events through social media, leaflet and poster distribution.
• To attend events related to mosques and Islamic institutions for networking purposes.
• To participate in meetings associated with the work above and to ensure that decisions from any meetings or discussions are followed up.
• To organise and coordinate regional fundraising tours and events.
• To assist the Fundraising team in all other aspects of delivering campaigns and activities.
• Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post.
• Gain permission from masjids to have containers places in their car parks (Big Aid convoy project).
• Assist on live TV appeals.
• Make masjid and Public announcement for collections.
• Madrasah/Maktab students to be engaged and confirmed for events (e.g. Gaza Winter Walk).
• Work not only with Mosques but with events/fundraising on various projects throughout the year.
• Employees of Muslim Hands are expected to be sympathetic to the aims and ethos of the organisation.

Other Requirements of Post-holder:

• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in approximately 5-Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices

This role would suit someone who thrives working in a fast-paced environment and who enjoys facing challenges; often working to tight deadlines.

This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this is you please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable quoting the above reference number!!

Deadline for applications is 22nd November 2019 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful. 

UKSIF is looking for an experienced communications and events manager to join our small team on a full-time basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for social media, digital mailings, website maintenance and evolution, media partnerships, events and ad hoc communications projects.

UKSIF is a small, fast-paced and ambitious team. This is a great opportunity for a pro-active candidate to gain more experience in taking ownership of communications and events projects.

!! If interested in this role, please ensure you read the 'How to apply' section on our official job advert on our website !!

Who we are

We are the membership organisation for those in the finance industry committed to growing sustainable and responsible finance in the UK. We inform, influence and connect UK finance, policymakers and the public for a fair, inclusive and sustainable financial system that works for the benefit of society and the environment

If you are excited by raising awareness of, and influencing action in, sustainable and responsible investment and finance we want to hear from you.

Here are the details:

• Full-time, London
• Salary of up to £28,000 depending on experience
• Start 1st December or ASAP after that.

Here are the things you’ll be doing:

• Organising two conferences a year (London and Edinburgh)
• Sourcing speakers for the conferences
• Organising webinars and occasional in-person events
• Writing and distributing 10 x newsletters a year
• Writing and distributing event invitations, updates and briefings using an email marketing platform
• Managing the production of our annual ‘Whats’ On?’ guide
• Maintaining 2 x websites
• Managing social media channels
• Managing media/marketing partnerships
• Supporting the Good Money Week campaign: partnerships, managing content production, social media, website, etc. 
• Managing the Analyst Committee and the analyst programme (our events programme)
• Where other duties permit, ad hoc production of new content for our various audiences- reports, surveys, etc.
• Monitoring and evaluation of the above
• Other ad hoc duties relevant to the above.

How to apply:

Please apply via our website (button near the top) and follow the instructions within the advert.

Maggie's is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Special Events Manager to join our team. 

The post-holder will have responsibility for project managing and implementing the special events programme and annual events calendar for Maggie’s. They will deliver high value cultivation events and oversee major ticketed ‘special events’. They will hold the ‘masterplan’ for all mid to major engagement events and will work in partnership with colleagues to deliver and support the delivery of the special events programme UK wide. They will manage a Special Events Assistant in this role.

The post holder will establish collaborative working relationships both internally with other senior staff across the organisation and externally with volunteers and other key stakeholders. They will contribute to the development and implementation of Maggie’s overall plans, ensuring the programme of special events is meeting awareness and fundraising needs.

In addition the post-holder will identify key opportunities to maximise the support of our lead donors and patrons and deliver high quality supporter care in line with our supporter care policy. 

This is a full-time post, however, we are open to discussing the possibility of a 4-day-week working pattern.

In addition to a rewarding career, Maggie’s offers a range of staff benefits including competitive holiday entitlement, workplace pension, option to apply to continue NHS pension, sick-pay scheme, and travel and cycle loans.

For further details of the role and how to apply please click on the link below.  

Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 25 November 2019. 

Interviews will take place during the week of 2 December 2019.

About Tempo

Tempo is a rapidly-growing social enterprise with huge ambition. Our work builds strong, resilient communities and gives people the tools to make real, lasting changes in their lives.

Tempo works to enable more people to volunteer in their communities, because giving your time and feeling valued improves health, happiness and future prospects. We do this with Time Credits, one of the world’s largest time-based community currencies. People earn Time Credits when they give their time and spend them on a wide range of activities they choose. Over 56,000 people have earned over 900,000 Time Credits so far, and we partner with over 1500 community organisations, public services and businesses.

Tempo are on a 5-year journey to becoming a nationwide organisation, enabling people from any community to get involved in Time Credits, join their community and access new opportunities. By 2023, we aim to have reached 250,000 people across England and Wales and see 2.5m Time Credits earned and spent.

About You

We are looking for a key individual to join us on our journey and grow our impact and reach. You will lead on developing and supporting a network of partners from 3rd sector and public sectors to embed new ways in which people can give time.  Like everything at Tempo, the work is fast-moving, creative and varied and you’ll be integral to the design and development of a new region for a Tempo Time Credit network.

You will maintain and grow The City of London Time Credits network and support Tower Hamlets and Newham drug and alcohol recovery services in partnership with CGL to get people engaged in their communities, training and supporting services and local organisations to enable effective delivery of Time Credits.

You are proactive, self-motivated and passionate about communities and creating positive, lasting change building on the skills and assets of all. You can communicate effectively about the work of Tempo, build relationships quickly and work collaboratively to achieve goals. You are target driven, creative, enthusiastic and well organised, with the ability to stay on top of a varied and demanding workload.

For further information or to apply please visit our website.

Manor Gardens Welfare Trust is a charity with an excellent history of supporting people to improve their health and wellbeing since 1913. Our mission is to help people take action to change their lives for the better, and our services promote mental and physical health and wellbeing and increase social inclusion. We operate across London and are based in Islington.

Our community activities are wide ranging and include services focusing on health advocacy, mental and physical health and wellbeing, working with refugee and migrant local communities, stroke support services, and two nurseries.

Much of our work involves holding events and activities within our centre and within external community settings. From running outreach activities in busy areas across Islington to encourage people to talk about their mental health, to running workshops for new mothers, fathers, carers and families and attending local festivals and events, our events and activities target a wide variety of people across North London, and are a key way that we engage with and provide support to members of our community.

We are looking for an Events and Activities Coordinator to join our organisation to lead the coordination of events and activities across our MGWT services, and work in collaboration with the managers of our services to design and deliver a wide ranging and impactful programme of events and activities.

This is an exciting new role for the organisation, and will be the first time we will be developing a cross-service programme of events and activities.

This role will suit someone with administrative skills who is interested in gaining experience in leading a programme of events and activities. It will also suit a people person who enjoys working with diverse groups of people to support their development and wellbeing.

You will be encouraged to contribute across the organisation and grow and develop as a professional in this field.

Manor Gardens Welfare Trust is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities with which we work. We value, respect and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation or religious belief. We encourage applications from individuals with experience of volunteering alongside or instead of professional experience, and no academic background is required to apply.

Closing date for applications:  21st November 2019, 9am

Interview: w/c 25th November 2019

Please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website for full application pack. 

The role

The Partnership and Events Manager is responsible for acquiring, retaining and developing the charity’s corporate partners. The role is also responsible for creating, and delivering a varied portfolio of charity own events and cultivating third party events in support of the charity.

The role has responsibility for delivering a successful programme of fundraising and engagement activities, ensuring that they meet budgeted income and expenditure targets. The post holder line manages the Corporate Partnerships Coordinator.

The charity

The Care Workers Charity was founded in 2009 with the objective of supporting current and former care workers with one-off crisis grants. In 2018 we awarded over £150,000 in grants to almost 400 care workers – nearly four times as many people as the year before.

We know this changes lives – every month the people we help tell us how a grant has enabled them to face the future with renewed hope, and our efforts were recognised at the 2018 Charity Times Awards where we won ‘Change Project of the Year’.

Our mission is to promote and advance care worker wellbeing, and over the coming years we intend to build on our recent achievements by developing a range of services to support care workers before crisis strikes.

We believe that our staff are our greatest asset; and we are committed to providing a supportive working environment where you will develop your skills and grow your career. 

About the organisation

Come and join us at an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London! Solace Women’s Aid works to end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, and in particular women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has improved the lives of thousands of people in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our senior management team and help us make a difference.

About the role

Solace is seeking an experienced, dynamic and high performing Senior Manager to join the senior management team. The post holder will work alongside the senior managers, directors and the CEO.  The Senior Manager is responsible for managing our Violence Against Women and Girls Services across London whilst building partnerships with our commissioners and key stakeholders and is a key member of the Senior Management Team.

She will be accountable to the Director of Services and will be supporting in the development and implementation of best practice across our services. In addition, the successful candidate will be the lead on safeguarding, ensuring good practice is embedded throughout the organisation.

You will have a passion for ending violence against women and girls as well as a thorough understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on survivors.  

In return, we offer great employee benefits including three per cent employer pension contribution, generous holiday entitlement and a focus on learning and development.

@SembleUK

Application Method: CV and Covering Letter, both no more than 2 pages please. Any applications not adhering to this request will need to be disregarded.

Due to the high number of applications that we receive we are sadly unable to get back to everyone. If you haven’t heard from us by Friday 29th November 2019, it means that you haven’t been successful this time.

Semble is looking for an experienced project manager to lead on the delivery of high profile, purpose led projects and campaigns. 

● Do you have two or more years of clearly demonstrable experience delivering high profile projects or campaigns in a busy start-up environment

● Are you self-motivated, resilient, and with an (almost) endless engine of energy?

● Do you have a track record of working with existing clients and partners to develop new opportunities?

● Do you believe in the power of communities and organisations coming together and taking positive action to change the world?

If that’s four big ticks from you then you should definitely read on! If it isn't, please, please, please don't apply for this particular role. These are essential requirements, and we'd hate you to waste your time.

1. What is the purpose of this role?

Ultimately you will be responsible for delivering some of the high-profile campaigns and projects in Semble’s growing portfolio.

A close second to that will be a natural flair and passion for ensuring that Semble is constantly striving to be the best that it can possibly be.

Thirdly, you will also need to be comfortable with spotting new opportunities and developing those, with the support of the new business team.

2. What are the key responsibilities for this role?

• To ensure campaigns and projects are delivered to time and to budget
• To ensure contracts and finances are well managed
• To report and evaluate impact of the campaigns
• To ensure data is managed securely
• To constantly strive to improve systems and processes
• To ensure all partners are supported and kept up to date with the campaign as a whole 
• Managing members of the delivery team

3. What are the minimum skills, knowledge and experience needed for this role?

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience of leading on the end-to-end management of large purpose-led or change projects, campaigns or programmes
• Experience of managing a diverse team, preferably including remote management
• Experience of successfully developing relationships with external and internal clients and stakeholders at all levels
• A clear and demonstrable understanding of what the challenges are when working for a small business or start-up
• Experience of developing complex project plans and comfortable managing budgets and performance in a target driven environment
• Experience of working within a tightly knit team, but needing to be largely self-motivated
• Experience of developing and improving processes, tools and systems
• Experience of using data for analysing and reporting on performance of a large campaign
• Skilled at thinking creatively to develop new approaches and materials to further engage external stakeholders
• Ability to manage own workload effectively 
• Ability to manage a team and build effective processes
• Ability to use initiative and draw on experience in dealing with day-to-day tasks, risks and challenges

Desirable skills, knowledge and experiences

• Experience of data protection and GDPR
• Experience within, or working with, the community sector
• Knowledge or experience of marketing and communications theory and practise, particularly for digital.
• Experience of fundraising or proposal writing
• Experience of Theory of Change journey

4. About Semble and Our Community
Semble is the UK’s most active network of community projects with an online platform that currently hosts over 3,500 environmental and social projects. We connect community projects with local people and companies who want to help them to achieve their goals and join their story.

Our vision is: Bring people together to make a change

For the past six years, Semble has been growing its platform for community projects nationally and developing an impressive client base. We’re building the team, developing our brand and platform, and are now looking for someone to help us super-charge our community!

We run projects such as #Made Local, #GreenerwithGreggs (an environmental fund for Greggs), #GivexCollaborate (a team-based volunteering campaign for Dentsu Aegis Network), #YourPintCan (a neighbourhood investment fund for Carling), and Outdoor Classroom Day (a global day to get over 20m children outdoors to learn & play at school, in partnership with Unilever and a network of NGOs). Last year we ran the Offline Festival for community businesses.

5. Benefits & Further Details
In this role, you will be working closely with the Head of Campaigns and the campaigns team. You will have significant opportunities for personal development and play an important role in developing and nurturing our community.

We have a lot of fun, with drinks evenings, picnics & team away days. Community volunteering is actively encouraged with each team member having 2 days per year to volunteer, and at least 2 days to visit community projects to find out more about how Semble can help them, and to collect stories and content for social media and the Semble platform.

Other benefits include:
• £35,000 – £45,000 depending on experience
• Central London or central Bristol location, with option of working remotely for part of the time
• 25 days holiday allowance p.a.
• Pension contribution
• Clear training opportunities and career path progression
• Discretionary bonus scheme, related to business performance
• Shared gym membership

No Recruitment Agencies please, you do a great job but we’ve got this one covered.

Position Objective:

To oversee PETA UK's targeted campaigns and initiatives

Term of Employment:

Full-time

Reports to:

Director, PETA Foundation

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop and execute strategies and tactics to ensure the success of PETA UK's targeted campaigns – including identifying key priorities, creating campaign timelines, carrying out in-depth research, and analysing relevant links, key players, company history, and policies
• Work with all PETA departments – particularly the media, corporate, digital, and celebrity teams – to establish well-rounded strategies that ensure campaign plans are thoroughly executed, maximising their public exposure and success
• Lead on various projects designed to inform the public about animal protection issues
• Manage campaign plans, priorities, timelines, and agendas
• Together with relevant staff, initiate online and offline public-awareness campaigns, particularly as they relate to animal-exploiting businesses and industries
• Represent the organisation at public-speaking engagements, in debates, and to the media and the general public
• Write and review relevant campaign copy, including, but not limited to, letters, opinion pieces, web copy, petition text, and media soundbites
• Communicate with corporations, policymakers, and other stakeholders
• Analyse the effectiveness of PETA UK's campaigns and activities, and suggest improvements in order to maximise their impact
• Manage and be responsible for the performance of PETA's campaign officers, and act as a mentor to junior staff
• Oversee special events, demonstrations, and photo calls, when necessary
• Travel, when necessary, for meetings and to oversee events
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• Minimum four years' relevant experience in the charity sector
• Proven track record of setting and implementing successful campaign efforts
• Experience of managing and motivating staff
• Experience of working with media, PR, public affairs, stakeholder relations, and digital tools
• Grassroots activist experience
• Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues
• Public-speaking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to establish priorities, meet multiple deadlines, and work well under pressure
• Proven ability to communicate with a variety of people in a personable, friendly, and positive manner
• Ability to interact professionally with individuals at all levels of the organisation
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends and to travel as required
• Adherence to a vegan lifestyle
• Valid UK driver's licence preferred
• Commitment to the objectives of the organisation

The MEL team at the Fairtrade Foundation drives the generation, analysis and use of data, research-evidence and evaluation to monitor and understand our impact. The work of the MEL team enables the Foundation to prove and enhance our value to our partners and supporters, continuously learn, improve and innovate our model and keep ourselves accountable to our key stakeholders, the producers and the workers we aim to serve.

We are recruiting for a Senior MEL Manager.  Working alongside the Head of MEL, you will be at the cutting edge of developing MEL and research approaches for our innovative and established offers, working with a large array of stakeholders – from workers, producers in origin and colleagues in the Fairtrade International System to 500-Fortune companies, business leaders and institutional funders, to name a few.

To be successful in this role you will have previous experience and passion in MEL and / or socioeconomic research and the ability of designing and implementing systems and processes to promote accountability, continuous improvement and innovative MEL and research practices. You’ll need to be an excellent communicator and team player, confidently working with colleagues within the organisation to understand trends and their concerns, promote findings and recommendations, and develop new and better ways of working. You must also be able to manage external relationships with a number of stakeholders including commercial partners, local representatives, and programme specialists, on various levels and engaging them in a clear and accessible way.

Your priority will be starting by leading the MEL and research portfolio for one of our largest accounts and gradually taking ownership of additional MEL projects, work streams and technical areas.

Check and include reference to whether a DBS check is required

Fairtrade is a movement for change that works directly with businesses, consumers and campaigners to make trade deliver for farmers and workers.

Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation.

The international Fairtrade system (of which the Fairtrade Foundation is a member) works on behalf of farmers and workers to drive sustainable livelihoods, empower producers and workers, and make trade fair.

The Fairtrade Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Closing date: 13 November 2019 (10am)

Interviews will take place 20 November 2019

Contract: Temporary contract

Action Against Hunger has a vision of a world free from hunger. For almost 40 years, across nearly 50 countries, we have led the global fight against hunger. We save the lives of children and work with their communities before and after the disaster strikes. We enable people to provide for themselves, see their children grow up strong, and build prosperous communities. We constantly search for more effective solutions, while sharing our knowledge and expertise with the world. We push for long-term change. We will never give up. Until the world is free from hunger.

We are recruiting for a Senior Programme Funding and Contracts Manager who will work, within the Programme Funding Team, to help develop and manage a rapidly growing funding portfolio. They will play a key role in supporting Action Against Hunger to increase and deliver on its UK Government related programme funding portfolio, both country/regional specific and global initiatives. The post holder will also work with colleagues to raise Action Against Hunger’s profile and engagement with the UK Government and UK sector, to inform, influence and collaborate on key areas of importance for Action Against Hunger’s mandate. The post holder will support Action Against Hunger in responding to crises through our memberships of the Start Network and the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC). This role may focus on particular countries/region(s), as well as selected global initiatives.

In line with Action Against Hunger International’s DFID Engagement Strategy, and maximising the linkages between the UK Government’s international agenda and Action Against Hunger’s global priorities, the Senior Programme Funding and Contracts Manager will work closely with HQs and country teams, to develop opportunities and increase the level of new grants and commercial contracts, and ensure effective delivery on our rapidly growing portfolio of UK Government related grants/contracts, as well as funding from the Start Network and DEC. As part of a small but growing team, the Senior Manager will be expected to work at both an operational and strategic level, delivering on both funding and contract/grant management targets, as well as providing Action Against Hunger with high-level strategic and tactical direction on engaging with the UK Government and UK sector at UK, regional and country-levels.

We are always looking to recruit passionate and dedicated individuals who are keen to join our team and contribute to the fight against child hunger. For more detailed information on the role, please download the attached pdf Job Description. The post will be based in Action Against Hunger-UK’s London office. Only candidates with the right to work in the UK may apply.

Closing date for applications: 5pm, 2nd December 2019. Interview Date: w/c 9 December 2019.

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. Thank you for your understanding.

Senior Legacy Partnership Manager (Specialist team)

12 month FTC (maternity cover)

Closing date for applications: We are reviewing applications on an on-going basis until this position is successfully filled. Please do not hesitate to apply if this opportunity is on interest to you.

Location: London/Home based, Full Time/Flexible working considered. We appreciate not everyone has the same working needs, please advise us of your working needs upon application. If you are home based there will be travel to our London office at least once a week.

Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 plus benefits

None of us know for sure what happens to us after we've gone, but we can be sure of what will happen to our finances. You will play a key leadership role in achieving CRUK's ambitious and stretching Legacy income targets. Almost £190m of funding for Cancer Research UK comes from legacy giving each year - gifts left in wills from people who believe in our mission to beat cancer sooner.

What will I be doing?

As a Senior Legacy Partnerships Manager (Specialist team), you will play a leadership role effectively managing a team of 6 Legacy Management solicitors and specialists who work on the more complicated legacy management cases, as well as matrix-managing the wider legacy management functions. In this role you will identify and seek resolution of complex problems within the specialist team and legacy management functions, exploring new ideas and opportunities.

Through your strategic thinking you will be part of the senior leadership team, taking on a key role in the development of our 'audience first' strategy that supports effective legacy management, income maximisation and legacy fundraising growth, through developing first class relationships with professionals, charities, supporters and sector bodies

Through your specialist knowledge, passion for doing things differently and under your leadership you will ensure appropriate forums are in place for colleagues to drive new ideas, discuss cases and share technical knowledge/experience, as well as creating and implementing appropriate training programmes for the specialist and wider legacy management function.

As a Senior Partnership Manager, you will be an ambassador of CRUK and also lead the wider team to work with other charity professionals, the legal sector and stakeholder bodies to promote excellent legacy administration, educate, and create a positive view of the legacy charity sector and charitable legacy giving.

Who are you?

You will be a strategic leader with a passion for building and developing relationships as well as significant knowledge within the legal or legacy sectors. As well as sharing our passion to beat cancer you will also be:

• A qualified solicitor with extensive experience of working in the charitable legacy management field or private client discipline
• Knowledge of probate, trust, tax, property and charity law - with significant experience of dealing with complex and contentious cases/matters.
• A great leader - able to implement new ideas and promote best practise in your team.
• A strategic thinker who can see the bigger picture, with an empowering and positive leadership style

What's in it for you?

This is an exciting time to join Cancer Research UK. This role will also allow you the opportunity of putting the needs of our audiences first and to build our relationships within the legal sector and help develop a meaningful and important connection to the charity.

Our benefits package includes excellent annual leave and pension allowances along with additional discounts on a variety of lifestyle subscriptions and events. And ultimately, you'll know that you'll be changing lives through your work.

For more information about the role and the team, please see the full

Riverside Studios Background

Riverside Studios is reopening in the autumn of 2019 after a five-year redevelopment. 

Riverside Studios is a dynamic cultural venue where audiences, artists and communities come together to discover and participate in extraordinary arts and entertainment.  Our new building will offer flexible performance spaces, TV Studio, cinemas, event and rehearsal spaces, gallery, workspaces, an archive and bars & restaurants.

Riverside Studios will be a mix of theatre, film, music, dance, comedy, art, enterprise, events, innovative technology and hospitality.

Riverside Studios is operated by the charity Riverside Trust.  Our charitable aims are to present high-quality arts and to make them accessible to all.  We believe that the arts have the power to improve and change lives.  Riverside Studios will be a gateway to the arts for everyone through our bold Artistic and Community Programme.

With over 650,000 visitors, 1,000 artists, 1,000 community members, 300 live performances, 150 TV shows, and 100 films a year Riverside Studios will be making a huge impact on the arts and local communities.

Position Profile

The Events Administrator will be responsible for liaising with commercial hires and events along with some cross over with programming.  The Events Administrator is a key part of the commercial/programming team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Research: Work with the Commercial Manager on researching potential hirers of space in Riverside Studios.

• Budgeting:  Assist hirers with budgeting events and liaising on requirements including brining in staff and facilities. This will include clear definition of Riverside Studios’ costs and recoveries.

• Marketing: Collection of information about potential hirers and preparation of letting materials.  Liaison with our in-house Communications & Marketing Manager.

• Technical Requirements: Send out the technical requirement requests and liaise with our in-house Technical Manager.

• Contracting: Administer the contracting process.

• Visiting Hire Information: Compilation of logistical information about companies including arrival times, contact lists, rehearsal and operational schedules etc. and ensure that this information is passed to all relevant departments.

• Visiting Hirers: Hands on support for the visiting hirers throughout their time at Riverside.

• Settlement: Support the Finance Manager in managing the collation, preparation and distribution settlement paperwork.

• Other events: Work with the Commercial Manager on any other events taking place at Riverside Studios as required.

External Relationships and Management  

• Support Management to manage key external stakeholder relationships. 
• Confidentiality: keep in confidence the internal workings of the Riverside office.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills, experience and qualities:

• Over 3 years’ experience of working in the arts.
• An affinity for the mission, vision and work of Riverside Studios and a passion to help achieve its success.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Ability to prioritise, organise own workload and work effectively in a busy and demanding environment.
• A positive attitude with a high level of self-motivation and ability to work using your own initiative.
• Ability to find quick and effective solutions to practical problems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with a range of people and environments.
• Proven ability to work flexibly under pressure, to prioritise and to meet deadlines and work within budget.
• Flexibility in relation to duties and working hours which will require evenings and weekends.

• Excellent time management.

• Excellent IT skills and knowledge of databases, experience of Red 61 and VIA would be an advantage.

Terms and Conditions

Salary: £22,000 -25,000 subject to experience.

Working Hours: 35 hours per week.  The post holder will be required to work flexibly with regular evening and weekend work.

Holidays: The annual leave entitlement is 25 days plus statutory holidays.

Pension Scheme: Riverside Trust operates a stakeholder pension scheme to which the employer and employee both contribute

Probation: Six months

Contract type: Permanent

Equal Opportunities: Riverside Trust supports the principle of equal opportunity in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious or political beliefs. To avoid discriminatory practice during the recruitment of new employees, selection for interview is based entirely on job related criteria.  Riverside Studios complies with Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Personnel and other policies at all times.

Confidentiality: To keep confidential the internal workings of the Trust.

Riverside Studios encourages attendance of performances with a discretionary allocation of complementary tickets to employees.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply for the position please see the Recruitment Timetable (below).

Please send:

• A comprehensive CV
• A covering letter (maximum two A4 sides) or two minutes of video describing your suitability for the position and specifically how your past experience matches the job description and person specification
• A completed equal opportunity form

Applicants should provide contact details for two references, we will seek your permission before making direct contact with any referees.  Please note that it is likely we will seek to take up one reference for candidates progressing to second interview, prior to making an offer.  All offers of employment will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references.  All applicants must be eligible to work within the UK.

Please submit your application by email with ‘EVENTS ADMINISTRATOR in the subject line.