Job Title:  Director of Fundraising

Reports to: Chief Executive

Direct line reports: 4 (Grants Manager, Head of Corporate Partnerships, Centenary Appeal Manager and Head of Individual Giving, Events and Community Fundraising)

Contract: Interim, 3-month full-time contract (35 hours per week); part-time and flexible working will be considered

Salary: £55k FTE per annum (inclusive of London weighting), £13,750 pro rata for 3 months

Location: Central London office (Lambeth North), initially largely home-based then moving to more office-based working when restrictions allow

The Vision Foundation believes passionately that people living with sight loss should have the same opportunities as anyone else. We strive to ensure London is a city that works for everyone and that avoidable sight loss is prevented.

The Vision Foundation is a sector leader in London standing up for the rights and freedoms of people living with sight loss. The charity funds organisations providing front-line projects and services across the capital, and works collaboratively through researching, building capacity, funding and advocacy.  We’ve been going for a hundred years and following a cultural and organisational re-shaping, including changing our name and branding, we have the energy and drive of a start-up. 

We are looking for an interim Director of Fundraising to join our successful and growing fundraising team on a three-month contract to give leadership support and maintain direction and plans, affording the charity the time to undertake the recruitment process for the permanent position over the summer months.

The interim Director of Fundraising will work closely with the Chief Executive, Executive Leadership Team and the Fundraising Senior Management Team to help grow income across all income streams, drive forward the charity’s centenary appeal, alongside planning and delivering a collection of cultivation events in support of the Vision Foundation’s centenary anniversary in 2021.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Leadership
  • Support and lead a talented and motivated fundraising team, maintaining morale, focus and strategic direction to achieve business plans and budget for the year.
  • Ensure the team is involved in cross-organisational projects and that fundraising is joined-up and well-integrated with the wider organisation.
  • Provide 121 and line management support to the Fundraising Senior Management Team (four direct line reports).

• Executive responsibilities
  • Play a key role as part of the Executive Team.
  • Attend and contribute to meetings with Trustees, appropriate sub-Committees and other stakeholders.

• Planning
  • Ensure that fundraising income targets are met and ensure clear plans are refined and implemented as is required during the interim period.
  • Lead the development of special event plans and working groups to support the planning and roll out of the calendar of engagement events and activities.

• New business
  • ​Remain entrepreneurial and creative to take advantage of new opportunities to broaden out the funding base. 
  • Help drive forward and maintain progress on the Centenary Appeal.

• Income generation 
  • Ensure that targets are achieved or exceeded across income streams.  Fundraising annual target for 2021/22 is £1.3m

• Relationship management 
  • Support the Chief Executive and Fundraising Senior Management Team to build and maintain relationships across the high value fundraising portfolios of supporters (existing and potential), with a particular focus in supporting the Centenary Appeal Board in identifying networks and opportunities.
  • Fully capitalise on our network of contacts to support the growth of high value income.
  • Support the Chair, Chief Executive and other Senior Managers in managing and maximising the value of their key contacts and relationships, including overseeing and driving forward contact with Vice Presidents and the Royal Patron. 

• Finance
  • Deliver the fundraising programme within budget and work seamlessly with the Director of Finance and Resources to monitor income and expenditure. 

• Reporting
  • Oversee the delivery of high-quality reports for funders, in particular grant-making trusts, ensuring all grants are drawn down and reported on to a high professional standard and in a prompt and timely manner.
  • Maintain and build on to the management information systems to drive programme performance and risk assessment and mitigation. 

• Systems and processes
  • Oversee the implementation of all outstanding data projects including; the completion of the data retention project.
  • Ensure responsible and rigorous financial processes including cash handling and financial reconciliation.

• General
  • Maintain morale, focus and high energy both inside and outside of the Vision Foundation.
  • Ensure compliance and adherence with latest fundraising regulation and best practice.
  • Keep up to date with developments in the sector and key new initiatives in our field. 
  • To work at all times in compliance with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice and data protection legislation.

• Flexibility
  • The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as the Vision Foundation develops and the role grows. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.

Person Specification: Director of Fundraising

Essential Experience

• Demonstrable experience as an exceptional senior leader, with the ability to recruit, retain and motivate excellent fundraisers to deliver ambitious income targets.
• Excellent track record of personally securing significant gifts or partnerships from Individuals, Trusts and Companies.
• Experience of overseeing a multi-income stream fundraising department – spanning areas such as individual giving, legacies and high value fundraising.
• Experience of delivering special and cultivation events.  
• An experienced networker, with an ability to build high level relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Understanding of digital fundraising.
• Track record of managing complex relationships with funders, involving sophisticated reporting and stewardship.
• Experience of senior management in an organisation, and of contributing to good governance, wider organisational goals and strategic planning.
• Understanding and experience of working within the requirements of the Code of Fundraising Practice and data protection legislation.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of change management.
• Experience of creating and managing fundraising campaigns to support specific social issues and populations.
• An understanding of disability in London.

Personal Qualities

• An understanding of and commitment to London’s blind and partially sighted people.
• An strong leader and manager of people, adept at developing high performing teams.
• An excellent verbal and written communicator.
• Excellent financial fluency.
• Flexibility and a practical, can-do attitude.
• Highly motivated and commercially astute.
• A strong and persuasive negotiator.
• Positive, resilient and supportive of others.
• Strong attention to detail.

Other

• Availability for some occasional evening and weekend work when necessary.

ASSISTANT OPERATIONS MANAGER 

Are you an accomplished, confident, approachable and empathetic manager? Do you want a job where you make a difference every day? Can you listen as well as talk, be organised as well as flexible?  If this is you, then you should take the next step and apply to join the family of the Fishermen’s Mission.

We are looking for an Assistant Operations Manager to work closely with the Operations Manager to deliver frontline emergency response, practical welfare and pastoral support operations throughout the UK. 

This job is about commercial fishermen and their families and the Fishermen’s Mission staff that support them in times of need.  You will be able to drive consistency and professionalism in service delivery and lead the application of the charity’s values. You will be able to communicate clearly the bigger picture of the charity's aims and will also have the attention to detail to make sure everything is running like clockwork, both from an administrative perspective and in terms of HR, compliance and governance.

The role will entail significant travel to staff at the fishing ports and harbours throughout the UK. (Easy access to major travel routes would be an advantage as it is anticipated that the succesful candidate would be expected to be travelling and visiting operational staff around the UK for approxiamately 70% of the time. )

As a key player in the Head Office team, you will also be able to input to the development of operations at the management level. This is one of the most rewarding jobs you could ever hope to have. 

The Fishermen’s Mission is a Christian charity that has been around since 1881.  We help active and retired commercial fishermen and their families.  You could be part of our vital work.   Relevant experience is important, but we’re not caught up in qualifications; we are looking for the right person.  Someone who can organise and inspire a dispersed and diverse team to perform willingly and consistently.  Sound like you? Get in touch.

12 Month Contract | 30 hours per week

The Disability Resource Centre (DRC) is a leading disability organisation operating in Birmingham, Solihull and the wider West Midlands.

Our mission is ‘to build a sustainable business to empower disabled people to take control of their own lives and to actively seek out opportunities to achieve their full potential as individuals in mainstream society’. This is at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced person to assist the Information, Advice and Guidance team to support clients in achieving a better state of wellbeing as well as conduct Focus groups and telephone research and provide a platform for disabled people and their families to highlight their needs in such challenging times.

As our ideal candidate, you will be able to provide effective and efficient person-centred casework support within our Information and Advice team. Candidates should have relevant experience of working with complex cases, possess a Level 2 in Information, Advice and Guidance, sound knowledge and understanding of third sector disability issues and welfare entitlements as well as good working knowledge of IT including MS Office and data management.

To apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 21 May 2021.

Interview date: w/c 24 May 2021.

Each week, The Scout Association gives almost half million people aged 6-25 the skills the need to for life, through fun, friendship and outdoor adventure. At a time when society is changing dramatically and the future looks uncertain, Scouts is more important than ever in helping young people developing a sense of optimism, strong values and the leadership and team working skills that are so valuable today.

Chief of Staff

Flexible, with travel to Gilwell Park, Chingford, London, E4 7QW when required

£60,000

As they keep on building on their past successes the Scouts' ambitions are growing and by 2025 they will have prepared more young people with skills for life, supported by amazing leaders delivering an inspiring programme. They will be growing, more inclusive, shaped by young people and making a bigger impact in our communities.

The role of Chief of Staff will be a critical one to ensure that those ambitions are achieved, through the support you will offer to the Deputy Chief Executive/Chief Operating Officer to work most effectively. This is a highly strategic role coordinating and overseeing the delivery of products across the Operations and Transformation directorate. You will facilitate the achievement of organisational objectives by closely supporting the teams within the directorate, plus close interactions across other directorates including with the Governance Team and the Legal Team plus partnership working and engagement with local volunteer line managers throughout the movement.

Given its strategic focus, this role will require focus and attention to details, the ability to think laterally and on your feet, while showing empathy. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• experience of managing and deliver a portfolio of complex projects at the same time, with the ability to delegate when needed

• ability to work with a number of key senior stakeholders, and managed their needs and expectations in a professional and empathetic way

• ability to lead by example, inspiring your team, and managing performance effectively.

• to be comfortable working at pace and respond quickly to changing circumstances

Crucially, you will be passionate about and committed to the Scouts mission and values.

Scouts is open to all and they strive to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd May

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child, but this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination and it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years and are now active in more than 70 countries.

The Opportunity

As part of our global strategy to transform the lives of 100 million girls, Plan International hosts and co-chairs a new innovative multi-stakeholder coalition for adolescent girls. We are seeking a Project Manager to join the Partnerships Team to lead the development, upscaling, design and implementation of the second phase of the Adolescent Girls Investment Plan (AGIP) and its related projects.

As the AGIP Project Manager you will work cross organisationally and with multiple external partners at CEO and senior technical level. You will lead technical meetings and shape board agendas for the AGIP, collaboratively lead and develop the AGIP strategy and roadmap, project plans and resourcing strategies. You will also ensure key project milestones are met during the second phase of the project.

The Individual

We are looking to recruit an individual with strong strategic project and partnership management experience who also has knowledge of current issues and trends in international development and the Girls’ Rights space. You will need to have knowledge of research, advocacy, policy and/or fundraising and experience of working in a multicultural environment and in participation with networks and coalitions.

With excellent written and spoken communication abilities, as well as effective relationship management and collaboration skills within a complex organisational setting.

We are open to applicants for this role from a diversity of fields and backgrounds.

Location: Flexible location, in most locations where Plan International has a legal entity and you have the pre-existing right to live and work. Our preference is for the person to the based in one of our programme offices, closest to the point of impact.

Type of Role: 12-month fixed term contract

Reports to: Head of Partnerships Development

Salary: We will be happy to disclose the salary and applicable benefits to applicants as part of this process, however, please kindly note that this will vary according to the location of the appointed candidate and therefore, it is not possible to include full details here. If the suitable candidate were to be based in the UK the salary range would be £37,803 - £47,254

Closing Date: Wednesday 12 May 2021

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Currently working from home

We are currently recruiting for a Communications Executive to join the media team at the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK).  In this role, you will provide proactive and effective administrative support to enable the efficient day to day running of the Media Relations team (a team of 14), and act as the first point of contact for members of the media who contact us.

To succeed in this role, you will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and enjoy working as part of a large, fast moving team that deals with international colleagues, external stakeholders, high profile individuals and media publications on a daily basis.

You will have experience of proactive administrative support to a team and be able to maintain, as well as improve current systems and processes. You will also have experience of dealing efficiently with enquiries from internal and external contacts, including at a senior level.  Ideally, you will also have some knowledge of media relations and an interest in international and development issues.

This role offers a genuine opportunity to make a difference to the lives of millions of children around the world.

Act now and visit our website via the link, to apply online.

Closing date: 5pm, Sunday 9 May 2021.
First interview date:  Tuesday 18 May 2021 via video conferencing.

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

UNICEF UK raises funds for UNICEF’s emergency and development work for children. We promote and protect children’s rights in the UK and internationally. We are a UK charity, entirely funded by supporters.

We are normally based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London but while our office is closed, this role will work from home or from wherever makes you happy.

We particularly welcome applications from LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Tech Startup Founder
Food / Chef Social Enterprise
Mission-led tech startup
Permanent, Full-time
Remote working (London-based)

Are you a creative leader, passionate about food, building communities and helping address unemployment in the catering / hospitality industry caused by the pandemic? Are you comfortable in a startup environment, and would you be excited to work with an idea to build a digital platform and community which will help unemployed chefs set up their own businesses and get back on their feet?

We're building a tech platform and community designed to support chefs with starting independent businesses.

We're looking for a tech-savvy individual with a strategic mindset and a passion for creating positive social impact through their work to take the lead with this mission-driven social enterprise.

Reporting to the board, you will manage all aspects for the successful launch of the organisation, including a six-figure development budget. We're looking for someone with strong operational and management skills, as well as an understanding of the stages involved in launching a new business. You'll be a self-starter and finisher, someone who is innovative, entrepreneurial and happy to get involved in all aspects of this tech start-up social enterprise.

In addition to general management of the startup, your key responsibilities will include:

• Community building, liaising with the chefs we support and helping them to use the tech platform
• Developing and delivering the marketing and engagement strategy
• Identifying key operational milestones and successfully delivering the project within them

We're looking for someone with:

• A passion for food
• Strong commercial acumen
• Proven management and leadership experience
• A combination of a startup and process-driven mentality
• Creative, out-of-the-box thinking
• An interest in technology and digital marketing
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
• Experience with community-building
• A naturally empathetic personality
• A commitment to excellence

Ideally you'll also have experience in one of the following areas:

• Managing a team or working in the food, restaurant or hospitality industry
• Management, strategy, startup or CEO/COO-type experience
• Working in or with the third sector
• Volunteering with a charity or NGO
• Fundraising
• Campaigning

This is a hugely exciting role and a chance to make a genuine positive impact. We're looking for a natural leader and relationship builder, an entrepreneur who is passionate about social inclusion. You'll also be an excellent collaborator, and enjoy making things happen.

To apply, please share your CV with Philippa Randle at Charity People. If your profile fits what we're looking for, we will be in touch with more details and to arrange a phone or video call.

The salary is £60,000 - £80,000 and the role is London-based, working from home and with travel as required.

Closing date for applications is midday on Monday 24th May.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities with which we work.

Sales Executive

Central London

£26,000 – £28,000 plus benefits

Initially 12 months fixed term with the potential for a permanent role.

ABOUT SCI

The Society of Chemical Industry (SCI), a registered charity, is an international forum where science meets business. Established in 1881 SCI’s main charitable objective is to advance the application of science into industry for public benefit, which it fulfils via events, publications and other activities. Today, with members in over 70 countries and with over 900 companies and 300 academic institutions represented in our network, SCI facilitates open innovation, identifies and promotes emerging technologies in the areas of climate change and global health, and provides support for the next generation of scientists and engineers.

THE ROLE

SCI is now looking to appoint a proactive Sales Executive to join the team. The role will sit within the Business Development team of the Society, working with members, colleagues and other organisations on a variety of projects extending across membership, venue hire, event sponsorship, and advertising. We are looking for an energetic, professional team player, with excellent communication skills and who associates with the objectives of SCI. This is a great opportunity to build experience and establish a network across industry and academia.

SCI operates via a small and friendly team based in Belgrave Square, London. Flexibility and willingness to work with the wider team to achieve SCI’s objectives is crucial. This role is normally office based at 14-15 Belgrave Square, London, but is currently home-based due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Knowledge and skills required for this role:

• Degree in STEM or equivalent work experience within a scientific organisation.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an income generating role.
• Experience of managing projects or events to a specified deadline.
• Experience in a customer facing role.
• Happy to work with changing priorities to deliver excellent customer service.
• Excellent communication skills: phone, email and in person.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to meet tight deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.
• Able to work alone with minimal supervision or in a team.
• Able to be calm under pressure.
• Able to occasionally work outside of standard hours (time in lieu will be applied).

As Digital Communications Executive you’ll be an integral member of the Marketing & Communications team, supporting marketing activities to help grow our brand, supporter base and increase engagement with individuals.

You’ll work closely and collaboratively with colleagues to deliver the best possible results for digital communications delivered via social channels and email.

To succeed in the role you’ll be a team player, creative thinker and someone who can manage a varied workload. You’ll need to demonstrate your experience and evidence previous achievements in a similar role.

Ben is the support service for people who work, or have worked in the automotive industry. We support people with a wide range of issues; from support in a crisis to tips, advice and tools to improve health and wellbeing - at any stage of life.

 

Please see our job description for more information.

You can apply online where you can submit your CV and covering letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the role and why you want to work for us.

Summary

We're fighting for a world where diabetes can do no harm. And to do that, it's vital that the 4.9 million people currently living with diabetes in the UK know who we are and feel a connection to our work and our cause.

That's where our brand comes in, and as brand executive you'll be part of a passionate team working to make sure our personality and identity shines through everything we do as a charity.

You'll use your experience of working with brands to quickly become an expert in our personality , our tone of voice and visual identity. You'll play a key role in training and supporting our colleagues to use our brand effectively, giving advice and feedback on a wide range of projects.

You'll also be joining us at an exciting time. We've recently refreshed our brand and you'll have an important role to play in rolling it out across the charity.

Interviews: Tuesday 18 May 2021 (TBC)

Package

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

Main Responsibilities

As Brand Executive you will act as a champion for our brand: you will provide support, feedback and training for colleagues across the charity to bring our personality and identity to life to drive greater awareness and emotional engagement with our cause.

You will support the senior brand manager in rolling out our refreshed brand, managing the process for updating assets and being a key point of contact across the charity.

You will provide knowledgeable and efficient day to day support to the team, responding to queries from colleagues and supporters, taking charge of our 'self-service' tools and budget trackers.

Ideal Candidate

You'll have a real passion for brand and enjoy helping our teams see how it can help them achieve their objectives. You'll be a keen learner, quickly becoming an expert in our brand so you can share that knowledge right across the charity.

You'll have excellent communication skills, both in the way you produce clear and engaging copy, and in the way you express your ideas verbally. You'll be confident in presenting our brand to colleagues at all levels with energy and enthusiasm.

You'll have experience in using and applying a brand, acting as a brand champion or supporting others to use a brand personality, visual identity and tone of voice. You'll know how to juggle a busy workload to meet deadlines, manage projects from start to finish and be able to work with a wide range of teams and colleagues across Diabetes UK.

Main purpose of Job

• To ensure the effectiveness of the charity’s digital marketing activity, maximising return on investment, and evidencing success through regular reporting
• Technical management of our website, ensuring compliance with best practice, and with quality, accessibility and search standards, and improving users’ experience
• Technical oversight of website integrations with our CRM and other platforms

Key responsibilities:

• Work with colleagues and line manager to ensure that your work is aligned to organisational strategy, key objectives and annual plans and budgets
• Customer/donor journey mapping & driving conversion, ensuring activity can be tracked from promotional content through to landing page and goal completion
• Manage our Google Ads account and not-for-profit grant
• Support colleagues to create paid online advertising campaigns and ensure effective tracking, monitoring, improvements, evaluation and reporting of campaigns
• With colleagues, optimise our social media content and platforms to get results
• Optimise website(s) for search engines, accessibility and user experience
• Ensure website analytics are set up effectively and provide meaningful, actionable insight, reporting regularly on growth
• Ensure we benefit from integrating our CRM and other software into the website.
• Ensure the quality and integrate of customer/donor data across all platforms
• Ensuring consistent application of the charity’s brand across campaigns and website

Other work as requested by your line manager as needed to support our aims

Our mental health Navigation Service is expanding and we have 5 positions for new Navigators to join the team. The service provides support to people with complex common, and serious stable long term mental health needs who are supported in primary care. 

You will be building and maintaining constructive working relationships with service users, carers, families, colleagues, lay people and wider community networks. You will be at the centre of a team working across and alongside a wide range of both internal service users and external partners.  You will be managing admin and support tasks ranging from immediate practical help to resolving complex issues.  Excellent communication skills and effective team work are essential for this role. You should have good IT skills, be well organised and be at your best when prioritising a multitude of tasks. You need to be a confident communicator who enjoys working with others and being at the heart of a busy team. 

In return we will induct, develop and train you and give you the opportunity to be involved in challenging and rewarding work. You will have 28 days annual leave plus public holidays.

How To Apply

Please see the attached Job Description and complete the Application and Equal Opportunities forms.

Closing date for receipt of applications Midnight, Sunday 23rd May 2021

Interviews: by zoom, date TBC

Feedback: Unfortunately, we are not able to give feedback to candidates not shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within a week of the closing date, please assume your application has not been shortlisted at this time.

We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of mental ill health as a user of services or as carer.

Are you passionate about addressing the injustice and inequality caused by poverty in the world?  Do you feel a sense of satisfaction in interacting with people and inspiring others?  Are you motivated by achieving or surpassing targets?

Here at Tearfund we are passionate about empowering communities to be able to lift themselves out of poverty and have a vision of seeing 50 million people released from material and spiritual poverty through the local church.

To help achieve this we are looking for someone who can actively develop our supporters' relationship and engagement with Tearfund in support of this vision. You'll have the ability to influence and encourage others, with excellent verbal communication skills as well as being self-motivated and tenacious but above all have an enthusiasm and energy to deliver a great supporter experience and ensure we reach our income targets to fund this transformational work.

The role will require excellent data entry and IT skills as well as the flexibility to work to the supporter's convenience. 

You will need excellent data entry and IT skills as well as the flexibility to work to the supporter's convenience.  These are both home based part time roles, consisting of 28 hrs, with one day a week in the office and at least 12 hrs per week will be worked between the hrs of 17.00 – 21.00 during the week, or 11.00 – 18.00 on Sat at home.  Applicants must have internet connection at home though a phone and phone line will be provided

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.

We are the party of the UK's co-operative movement, committed to building a society where power and wealth are shared. It is an exciting time for the Co-operative Party with a strong team of activists and staff, our largest ever membership and a record group of elected representatives at all levels of government from Westminster to town halls and the devolved parliaments.

We’re recruiting a new Assistant General Secretary to lead our membership and Party organisation functions, and be an important part of our Senior Management Team.

The new AGS will lead the continued development of our membership strategy and journey, working with volunteers and staff to build a compelling membership offer that recruits, retains and motivates a growing membership, and ensures that our membership is representative of the communities we serve.

They will also lead the Party’s activism strategy, identifying new ways to support and involve our members in our campaigns, policy development and local activity. The AGS will oversee the support we provide to our local, regional and national units, including line management of our team of regional organisers.

The Co-operative Party is committed to being an inclusive organisation, where everyone is supported to play a part. That means the new AGS will work with our General Secretary and the National Executive to ensure we have the best procedures, policies and guidance, and that we deliver against our ambitious strategic plan. This includes overseeing the development of our operational systems, including HR, finance and IT.

• Location: Flexible: home-working or working from Co-operative Party office in London (when re-opened)
• Salary: £47,475 (London) or £43,387 (outside London) per annum, plus generous annual leave, pay progression, pension contribution, life assurance and recognised trade union.
• Hours: 35 hours per week, with some evening and weekend working
• Contract: Permanent
• Deadline for applications: 12 noon on Tuesday 11 May

For full job description and to apply please go to https://party.coop/jobs