London Met SU is home to over 10,000 students studying in North London, across our two campuses on Holloway Road and in Aldgate. London Metropolitan University is a diverse and exciting university that challenges how our society works and prepares graduates to thrive and continue to challenge and change the world around them.

We are now recruiting for a Finance and Operations Assistant to join our small but ambitious team.

Accountable to: Finance Manager
Salary: £12,585 @ 0.6 FTE (3 Days a Week)

Purpose of the Role: To ensure the smooth running of the SU by supporting its administrative needs in both Finance and Clerical areas. The successful candidate will need to display an aptitude to gather information from various websites Eventbrite, PayPal etc to support the Finance Manager and an ability to to assist the Leadership team by providing administrative support.

Interviews/Start Date: We will be conducting interviews once all applications have been received. Deadline for the submission of applications is midday on Wednesday, 2nd December. The successful candidate will be notified on Friday, 18th December and will start on Monday, 4th January.

How to apply: Send your CV and a cover letter answering to our Job Description.

You will fulfil the day to day finance function for Bromley Baptist Church, supporting the delivery of high-quality, timely and accurate financial management and ensuring compliance with relevant charity regulations. 

About Us: Bromley Baptist Church is a family church in the heart of Bromley town centre that seeks to love God, love one another and love our community and the wider world. We currently have a membership of just over 150 people so the church building is used often by the church family and outsider hirers of the facilities. In terms of our day to day accounting:

• Bank receipts: approximately 80 per month – the majority are recurring
• Payments: approximately 50 per month – of which 35 are via purchase invoice, the balance being recurring standing orders or direct debits
• Sage is used

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage day to day bookkeeping
• Ensure all invoices from suppliers are paid in a timely manner
• Ensure all approved expenses from employees, ministers and volunteers are accounted for and paid promptly
• Banking weekly cash offering and any other cash
• From bank statements
  • Post all receipts and payments
  • Reconcile monthly and yearly transactions
• From Sage Cloud Accounting
  • Review check and confirm postings for confirmation of accuracy
• Prepare robust, timely and accurate management accounts, finance reports and analyses for Trustee meetings
• Produce and submit monthly Gift Aid claims to HMRC using Donation Manager software
• Assisting in the preparation of the annual budget
• Assist in the Independent Examination process by providing information and data as requested by the Treasurer and Independent Examiner
• Submit examined accounts to the Charity Commission
• Complete administrative tasks such as filing paperwork and maintaining accurate financial records
• Other ad hoc finance tasks as required

Key Relationships

• The postholder will have close working relationships with the Operations and Development Manager and Administrator
• The postholder will have a respectful working relationship with the ministry team and leaders of the various church groups

About You: We are looking for an experienced professional to join our small team. Ideally you will meet the following person specification:

Qualifications

Desirable

• AAT Level 4 or above, preferably with membership of AAT, CIMA or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• At least 3 years’ experience in a finance role
• At least 2 years’ experience of working in a finance role for a charity
• Direct experience of recording and reporting on an organisations cash resources, including bank reconciliations
• Experience of preparing and administrating supplier payments

Desirable

• A working knowledge of Charity SORP
• Experience of processing Gift Aid claims
• At least 2 years’ experience of preparing management accounts
• Experience of drafting narrative reports for non-financial colleagues

Professional Skills and Abilities - Essential

• Proficient user of Sage Cloud Accounting
• Analytical and numerate
• Excellent organisational skills, with meticulous attention to detail
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Expert user of MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook

Personal Qualities – Essential

• Collaborative and supportive with a can-do attitude and solution orientated approach
• Proactive and conscientious, with the skills and capacity to own the role
• You will have an understanding and sympathy with the mission and values of Bromley Baptist Church

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service – the post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check

Safeguarding Training – the postholder will need to undertake Level 2 Safeguarding Training and  

References – the appointment will be confirmed following receipt of 2 satisfactory references

Annual Leave 25 days, pro rata

Probation – 6 weeks.

You will need to provide proof of your right to work in the UK as part of the application process.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV with a covering letter (no more than 500 words) telling us how your motivation, skills, experience and personal qualities and values demonstrate your suitability for the role. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the SHRUB Coop team as Wee Spoke Hub Coordinator!

Salary £25,000 p.a, full time 35 hours / week
Fixed term contract to 31 October 2021 – extension subject to successful funding bids
Application Deadline: 9am 24th November 2020

Job purpose:

To develop and coordinate the Wee Spoke Hub bike project’s operations, activities, partnerships, volunteer processes, and monitoring and evaluation; to build an engaged and active hub which works to facilitate access to active travel in Central Edinburgh.

The post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

SHRUB is a non-hierarchical member-led Cooperative with a large and enthusiastic community of volunteers who are essential to the delivery of our aims. As a part of the SHRUB team, your day to day work will also involve the necessary strategic planning, decision-making, problem-solving and volunteer management which enables SHRUB as a whole to thrive.

Successful applicants must have experience and skills in the following areas:

• Educated to HNC / HND, plus 2 year’s relevant work experience - or equivalent
• Project development and coordination in the Active Travel or Social sector
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to agreed deadlines and budgets
• Ability to compile and analyse data for effective project reporting
• Able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, funders and local community, and communicate about activities and achievements
• Experience in managing, delegating to, and empowering teams of volunteers 
• Strong experience in bicycle maintenance / repair and high level of practical knowledge
• Ability to communicate and teach in an inclusive, non-stigmatising and respectful way, with a high level of empathy and respect for people coming from a range of backgrounds and experiences
• Good knowledge of Active Travel and low carbon living issues
• Able to work on own initiative and organise own time / workload
• Full proficiency with Google Accounts and familiar with Microsoft Office e.g. Excel

About the Wee Spoke Hub

The Wee Spoke Hub is an inclusive and welcoming bike workshop where we empower you with the skills and tools to repair your own bicycle and engage with confidence in Active Travel. You can find us at 13 Guthrie Street. The Wee Spoke Hub is part funded by Smarter Choices Smarter Places, which is Paths for All’s programme to increase active and sustainable travel throughout Scotland. The programme is grant-funded by Transport Scotland. 

About SHRUB Coop

We’re a community-focused cooperative in Edinburgh working for a world without waste! We empower our community to live a low waste and low carbon life. Become a member and learn to fix a bike, swap your preloved things, enjoy some rescued food and be inspired by new ideas.

How we work

SHRUB Coop is organised non-hierarchically and strives to provide an inclusive and empowering experience for all staff, volunteers, and members in our community. We have a staff team who coordinate around 350 volunteers across the organisation to deliver all our activities through working groups. 

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply please email us your application by 9am on 24/11/20 attaching a single PDF document comprising a maximum two A4 pages response detailing how your knowledge, skills and experience fit the essential and desirable criteria of the job.

You may insert a maximum one page Covering Letter in front with a maximum two page CV pasted at the end of the same document as an appendix. The panel will shortlist on the basis of essential criteria with secondary weight given to desirable criteria.

Please give as the document filename: SURNAME - Wee Spoke Hub Coordinator with the same subject line of the email to help us keep track of applicants.

Interviews will be held on 02/12/20 online via Zoom. We will be looking for the successful applicant to start on or as soon as possible after 05/01/2021.

An exciting opportunity to join the Youth Engagement team at the British Youth Council. You will be passionate about youth voice and advocacy and developing and delivering high quality programmes with amazing young leaders.

Overall purpose

• To lead on the delivery of new and existing youth engagement programmes working in partnership with key delivery partners and developing and maintaining strategic partnerships. 
• To support meaningful and inclusive engagement, participation and development of young leaders across the youth engagement programmes. 
• To champion youth participation and youth leadership and ensure that the voice of young people is heard in relation to decisions being made that affect them. 

Main areas of responsibility

Project Management 

To take the operational lead in planning and delivering our youth engagement partnership programmes including, but not limited to:

• Manage the Future Voices Group in partnership with Youth Futures Foundation and the Youth Advisory Group in partnership with The Careers and Enterprise Company. Core responsibilities will include:
  • Facilitating and delivering quarterly meetings.
  • Developing and delivering skills development sessions for young leaders.
  • Ensuring individual young people receive the support they need to thrive in their roles.
• Support the Youth Engagement Officer to deliver the NHS Youth Forum and Bank of England Youth Forum – including:
  • Support monthly meetings with the Forums ensuring projects are on track and the groups have the support they need to achieve the outcomes they have defined. 
  • Support skills development sessions, developing the confidence, skills and values of forum members to thrive in their role as young leaders. 
  • Implement and maintain project management systems, ensuring robust impact measurement is in place across all programmes.
• Coordinate and collaborate with our partner organisations including Youth Futures Foundation, NHS England and Improvement, The Careers and Enterprise Company and the Bank of England. 
• Work with colleagues to ensure appropriate links are planned between the Youth Engagement Programmes and other British Youth Council programmes.

Financial Management

• Prepare and submit reports to funders on the work, ensuring that all requirements are met to a high standard.
• Manage the budget for the relevant Youth Engagement programmes, including budget preparation, forecasting, monitoring and reporting.

Line Management

• Manage the Youth Engagement Officer, providing regular support and supervision, and opportunities to develop.
• Commission and manage freelance facilitators as required by the programme, ensuring they are adequately briefed and supported to deliver session with young people.

Networks and Partnerships

• Manage the relationship with Youth Futures Foundation, NHS England and Improvement, the Careers and Enterprise Company and the Bank of England to ensure that each Forum is effective in influencing change within its sectors. 
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships to support our advocacy, awareness and participation activities.

Participation and advocacy

• Provide ongoing support and development opportunities to the members of our youth engagement programmes to ensure that they are able to be effective representatives.
• Enable young people to engage with and respond to relevant consultations and workshops to feed into their advocacy work, working closely with the Policy and Public Affairs Officer to ensure a joined up approach.
• Ensure a wide reach and participation of young people in our advocacy work across the country.

Communications

• Support young people’s internal and external communications about the projects, helping them to evidence how they are representing the views of other young people.
• Work closely with the Youth Engagement Officer and Communications team to develop a content plan for the British Youth Council web pages and social-media channels to amplify the work of the Youth Engagement groups.
• Promote opportunities for British Youth Council members to engage with the youth engagement programmes.

Other

• To be an active and inspiring ambassador for the British Youth Council’s brand.
• To be an effective member of the wider staff team, sharing ideas, collaborating with staff, young people and volunteers, to help make the British Youth Council the leading youth voice charity.
• To support the delivery of the British Youth Council’s high profile, large scale events as part of the wider team, such as the Annual Council meeting and UK Youth Parliament Sittings.
• To conduct all activities in line with our values and in a manner that promotes and enhances the British Youth Council’s image and reputation.

The cause

New Local (previously New Local Government Network) is an independent think tank and network with a mission to transform public services and unlock community power.

We are home to a network of 60+ councils and other organisations, united in a drive to create sustainable, inclusive and community-informed public services.

At the heart of our work is ‘community power’ - the belief that people should be given the means to transform the places they live and the services they use. We believe this is key to reducing the burden on our public services, and to creating a better society for all. 

The role

Over the past few months our members’ engagement with us has dramatically increased. We’ve held more events and online sessions than ever before, deepened our external relationships and seen our network grow.

We now want to add to our capacity by recruiting a Network & Events Officer who can help us continue to deliver creative, high quality events, manage some of the running of our network and work with us to explore new opportunities.

Your job will include: 

• Event planning: Help us meticulously design and deliver the format, content and logistics of our events to be of maximum impact and value to our members.
• Encouraging participation: Creatively use our contacts, network and social media to generate interest in our events and encourage participation in them.
• Production and delivery: Be the on-the-day ‘producer’ for events delivering a seamless experience for those attending.
• Working with stakeholders: Proactively and positively work with event stakeholders, including partners, sponsors, and other team members, before, during and after events.
• Network management: Be the administrative hub of our network, helping make sure that all our records are relevant and up to date.
• Overseeing invoicing: Working with our finance team, to ensure that membership subscription invoices are issued and paid on time.
• Developing ideas: Along with the rest of the team you’ll help identify new opportunities to increase participation, draw in new councils and expand our work.
• And more... As part of a small, friendly and informal organisation you'll participate in other activities including attending external events, writing blog posts, supporting the delivery of New Local’s vision and ensuring that the organisation’s profile and reputation are maintained and enhanced.

The candidate

Our ideal candidate will be: 

• A keen planner, whose strategic understanding and attention-to-detail is proven to keep projects timely and impactful.
• A developer and deliverer, who has experience of seeing through ideas from conception to completion.
• A systematic thinker, who understands the importance of an organised approach and excellent record-keeping.
• A good communicator, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A warm connector, with experience of building strong, supportive relationships inside and outside teams.
• Someone with the ability to prioritise, who is comfortable with an environment of autonomous working and competing demands.
• Driven by achieving change, both in terms of improving our own work and achieving New Local’s broader political and societal goals. 
• Flexible and collaborative, generous in offering expertise and keen to work adaptably and openly with other members of New Local’s staff. 
• Above all... we’re looking for someone with an excellent work ethic, full of curiosity and diligence. Someone who will be optimistic, supportive and fun to work with, and never be afraid to pitch in with the rest of the team.

The organisation

New Local was founded in 1996 as New Local Government Network. Today, we’re a close team of 13. Until March 2020, we were based in a co-working space in London’s Victoria. Post-pandemic, we will offer the opportunity to work either at home or from a London co-working space, location TBC.  All staff will be expected to attend in-person team meetings in London around once every two weeks, and will be expected to cover the cost of that travel.

The Network & Events Officer will report to the Senior Network & Events Officer, within a small and tight-knit team. They will work closely with all other members of staff, including the Research and Communications Teams.

In addition to the advertised salary, we offer: 

• A minimum of 27 days’ holiday a year
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Regular training opportunities 

Wellbeing: New Local is committed to staff wellbeing. Working long and late hours is actively discouraged and all staff at New Local are committed to creating a pleasant, friendly and supportive working environment.

Diversity: New Local is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We don’t just ‘value diversity’, we think it is central to what makes for a high impact, successful organisation.  We positively encourage everyone to apply.  In order to monitor equal opportunities, we ask that the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form below is completed (this is entirely at the applicant’s discretion).  The collecting of this data is part of our diversity strategy, to understand how we can improve equal opportunities for external applicants to New Local.  All information gathered will be anonymised and then destroyed after 6 months, after which only aggregate data will be held.  Information collected for monitoring purposes will be treated as confidential and will not be used for any other purpose.

How to apply

Please email your:

• Cover letter (demonstrating, with examples, how you meet the criteria above)
• CV
• Completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (if you wish) N.B. all equal opportunities forms will be separated from applications when they are received.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Richard Nelmes, Director of Network & Events; details on the 'People' page of our website.

Recruitment timeline

Post advertised: Thursday 12 November 2020

Deadline for applications: Midnight, Thursday 26 November 2020

Candidates contacted for interview by: Wednesday 2 December 2020

One hour written exercise: Deadline 8pm on Friday 4 December 2020

Interviews 1st round, via Zoom: Monday 7 December 2020, with 1hr task.

Interviews 2nd round, via Zoom: Wednesday 9 December 2020

Start date: From 7 January 2021

If you are unable to make either of the above interview dates, please let us know when you apply.

Probation and Notice: This role is subject to a six-month probationary period and a two-month notice period.

Data Protection: New Local will process and store and your personal information (this means any information that identifies or could identify you) for the purposes of recruitment, for a period of up to six months after the closing date, after which it will be securely disposed.  For more information, please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice.

c.£50,000 per annum
Full time - 36.5 hours per week
Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 25 November 2020
Job ref: 50/20

Leeds University Union is a charity that helps over 38,000 students love their time at Leeds. Located at the heart of campus, the Union is a space to meet people, make new friends and get involved.

Are you someone who likes a job where no two days are the same? Where one minute you can be writing a new policy, the next, supporting a stakeholder to resolve a tricky issue. Do you like fixing problems, taking on a wide range of projects and working closely with a diverse group of people? Have you worked in stakeholder management, politics or for a membership organisation? If so, then this job is for you.

You will be a great manager, able to lead a range of teams. You will have a track record of adapting to new ways of working and shifting your approach rapidly according to what your role requires. You will love a challenge and getting your teeth into something new. You will be great at detail, able to work within rules and regulations, be flexible and able to bring creativity.

If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

We have great internal training opportunities and we are looking for someone who has a real passion for helping us make sure every student loves their time at Leeds.

As a student’s union we are closed over the Christmas holiday period and on bank holidays so we have the best hours in the business!

We offer 26 days’ holiday (plus generous statutory and customary closure days) and a pension scheme.

For further details and to apply, please visit our website on the link provided and download an application pack. Please note that your application should state how you meet the criteria listed within the person specification.

LUU is committed to equality and valuing diversity within its employees therefore we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

An exciting opportunity has now arisen at the South West International Development Network for a motivated and proactive self-starter to take up the brand new post of Outreach Projects Manager, working alongside the existing Network Coordinator (NC) at the centre of a vibrant and growing community of organisations working towards the SDGs in the South West, at a crucial time in the network’s development. The post holder will develop and manage a two-year project, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the UK government, to build the capacity of small CSOs working for international development in the South West.

Job Title: Outreach Project Manager 

Hours: 25 hrs pw – flexible working hours. This may increase at times, according to the requirements of the project. It is anticipated that set up in the first quarter will require more hours. 

Salary: £13 per hour on a self employed basis

Reporting to: Finance and Operations Manager 

Location: Remote working, pref in SW with occasional travel (Bristol, SW & London)

The South West International Development Network (SWIDN) supports and connects organisations working across the South West, promoting collaboration across civil society organisations, think tanks, academics, consultants and the private sector with the shared goal of working towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

SWIDN provides opportunities for networking, training, and knowledge sharing across the sector, and is currently staffed by a Network Coordinator, supported by an active Board of Trustees.

SWIDN has a new vacancy for an Outreach Project Manager to drive forward an exciting new two-year project with a particular focus on smaller NGOs for development based across the South West. Working collaboratively with the Network Coordinator, the post holder will establish and manage a two-year funded project to build the capacity of small CSOs working for international development in the South West. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, educated to degree level, and will have at least two years’ experience of managing projects in an international development context, including experience of monitoring, evaluation and reporting. The post will be supported by a part time Finance and Operations Manager. 

The post will be based in the South West, with occasional travel required (Bristol, SW & London). Hours of work are flexible. The post holder is to be contracted for a two year period on a self-employed basis, and will be responsible for their own tax and national insurance.

If you are interested in this post, please follow read the attached Job Description for more information about the role and how to apply. The closing date for applications is Friday 27th November at 5pm. If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion about the role, please email Trustees at the recruitment email address on the attached Job Description.

Application details

Application deadline: Friday 27th November 5pm

Interviews to be held: Wednesday 9th December 2020

Start Date: Tuesday 5th January 2021 

Applications should be sent by email only to the recruitment email address on the attached Job Description with the subject line ‘SWIDN Outreach Project Manager”, attaching a CV (max 2 pages) and covering letter (max 1 page) which outline your reasons for applying and highlight your relevant skills and evidence of experience as they relate to the job description.

We seek a new Regional Leader to be responsible for four Communities, and to support the development of L’Arche in Scotland. Together these Communities support and sustain 100 people with learning disabilities, employ 185 people and have 120 non-employed members, friends and volunteers.

Purpose:

• To guide the Communities within the region to live out fully the Mission and Identity of L’Arche, ensuring that the four key dimensions of L’Arche – service provision, community, spirituality and outreach – are integrated and held in balance.
• To supervise Community Leaders and ensure they are providing high quality support and care in accordance with relevant national care standards.
• To be an ex officio member of the Local Committee of each community.
• To be a  member of the UK National Leadership Team and contribute to national work streams.

Responsibilities:

Communities

• Ensure the Communities live out faithfully and creatively the Identity and Mission of L’Arche.
• Manage, supervise and annually appraise the Community Leaders, coaching and developing them to enable them to lead all four dimensions of L’Arche with equal confidence.
• Ensure the Communities are following relevant legislation and best practice in support and care, housing, health and safety and other relevant areas, and are working in partnership with their members with learning disabilities.
• Ensure processes are in place within the Communities for formation - to support members to discover, experience and explore the identity and mission of L’Arche and their own personal life journey and values.
• Support the communities to plan budgets and manage their finances in order to meet required standards of service provision and resource their community life.
• Ensure local fundraising plans are in place, drawn up in collaboration with the National Fundraising Team.
• Carry out audit functions and report to the Deputy National Leader and National Board, and provide feedback to the Communities which strengthens their motivation and commitment.
• Collaborate closely with Local Committee and ensure the close partnership between Community Leaders, Regional Leader and Local Committees.
• Lead collaborative processes with community members to develop Community plans, in partnership with Community Leaders and Local Committee Chairs.
• Support the Communities to understand and take on the rights and responsibilities of membership of the International Federation of L’Arche, and to implement policy and directives from the Federation and L’Arche UK.
• Encourage the development of strong relationships with local and national government authorities, faith groups and professional organisations.

Region

• Co-ordinate and lead Regional Councils and other meetings.
• Foster and co-ordinate Regional life through gatherings, retreats and formation.
• Encourage solidarity and sharing between communities in the Region, the Country and the Federation.
• Accompany and guide new groups within the Region who are interested in forming new L’Arche communities.

UK

• Take the lead for policy areas as agreed with the Deputy National Leader. For this role, there is an expectation that the Regional Leader will lead on issues specific to Scotland, including care standards and regulations.
• Contribute to the national team work plan on a range of strategies and projects
• Participate in National Councils, and International meetings as required.
• Attend National Board when requested by National Leader and National Chair.

To undertake any other appropriate task as from time to time agreed. The apportionment of Communities between Community Leaders is not fixed, and may, following consultation with the post-holders, be changed to meet the changing needs of L’Arche in the UK.

L'Arche is a worldwide federation of Communities of people with and without learning disabilities.  L’Arche creates communities where people can share life together and support each other, nourishing mutual friendships that reveal the gifts of each other. The essential dimensions to L’Arche are service, community, spiritual and outreach. The provision of commissioned support and care services is an integral part of most L’Arche Communities.

Are you looking to start a career in events administration?  Do you believe in the value of education for all?  If so, we'd love to hear from you.

BACKGROUND

The Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society is looking to recruit a third member of staff to support our plan to grow membership numbers, develop our programme and professionalise the administration of the Society.  The Society was established in 1781 with the object of promoting the advancement of education and public interest in any form of literature, science, arts or public affairs and we currently organise a programme of 30 lectures each year by acknowledged experts in a wide range of subjects.  This is an exciting time to join our organisation as we work on key projects to increase our profile.

PURPOSE OF ROLE

The Events and Development Administrator will carry out routine, but nonetheless essential administrative tasks which contribute towards the smooth running of the Society. With an overall workload prioritised and managed by the Partnerships and Membership Development Manager, the Events and Development Administrator will also play an important role in flexibly assisting in a friendly manner all staff, officers, Sections and Council in our joint effort towards growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Events management
• Co-ordinating membership
• Finance and Administration
• Assisting the Partnerships and Membership Development Manager and Operations and Volunteers Manager with projects to support our plan for growth

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office – including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Be able to communicate confidently and clearly both orally and in writing.
• Be able to work as part of a team.
• Have an ability to follow instructions and excellent attention to detail.
• Display a positive, flexible and helpful attitude to fellow staff, officers, all members and wider partners.
• Have a commitment to the beliefs of the Lit and Phil.

For further information about the role, including the full job description, and details on how to apply, please see our website.

Please note that we will be assessing applications as and when they are submitted, so interested candidates should apply as soon as possible.

As we are currently working from home shortlisted candidates will be interviewed online.

Please note, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship. CVs must be accompanied by a supporting statement outlining your key skills and experience relevant to this role.

Formed in 1998, Dalit Solidarity Network brings together individuals and organisations concerned about the continued violation of human rights as a result of caste-based discrimination, mainly found in South Asian communities. Registering as an official charity in 2003, Dalit Solidarity Network UK continues to grow as an effective campaigning and advocacy organisation, working on the issue of caste discrimination in Great Britain and being an active player in the global movement.

The DSN-UK Director is accountable for the development and delivery of DSN-UK's overall strategy and objectives; must provide strategic leadership to influence the policy and practice of key stakeholders to further DSN’s vision of a ‘world without caste discrimination’; and take on the overall management of DSN-UK, including management of staff, its finances and other resources.

We are seeking someone with a substantial track record of successfully working at a senior level with strategic leadership and management responsibilities, and an ability to develop organisational strategies and translate them into plans and budgets. You should have a proven track record of building and leading high performing teams, with skills in cross-cultural management. It will be essential to have experience of working on issues of social justice/human rights and of campaigning for change, whilst representing an organisation to others, ranging from grass roots activists to government officials. The role also requires high level lobbying, advocacy and public speaking, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. A proven track record and experience of fundraising from trusts, governments and corporate sources will also be needed. You should be skilled in developing and managing budgets; working in or with a coalition or network; working as part of a team; and designing and using office systems, taking initiatives and being self-sufficient in organising your own work and deadlines. Applicants should be willing to travel abroad and work outside usual office hours if necessary. The successful candidate must be committed to the aims of DSN-UK and sensitive to issues of caste, gender, race and religion, and ensuring equal opportunities.

To apply, please upload your CV and a supporting statement. Candidates will be expected to provide proof of the right to work and reside in the UK.

Refugee Info Bus is seeking three new Trustees to join our Board! 

We are looking for people with the skills, experience, energy and time to commit to our vital work. Our Board is responsible for the governance of Refugee Info Bus. The Board does not directly manage the day-to-day work, but provides oversight, shaping organisational strategy and supporting our staff and volunteers. We are more hands-on than most charity boards. 

We are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in fundraising, human resources, financial management, legal oversight and/or people with direct experience or family history of migration. Previous board experience is not essential. 

Full details about what each role entails and how to apply are below and on our website: www dot refugeeinfobus dot com/join-our-team/.

About Refugee Info Bus

Our mission is to support refugees and displaced people on the move, or who have just arrived in Northern France, Greece and the UK, with multilingual, accessible legal information and support, as well as phone charge, Wifi, basic mobile phones and battery packs.

Being a member of the Board

Board members are unpaid, but travel expenses to meetings are reimbursed. These usually take place online or in London. As a result of the pandemic, we are currently meeting over Google Meet. All trustees are expected to attend 4 quarterly meetings and an annual member’s meeting. Many trustees are now meeting monthly as we adapt to the pandemic.

In addition to attending Board meetings whenever possible, and the annual member’s meeting, Board members usually commit to undertaking small pieces of work in-between meetings, including (but not limited to) reading meeting minutes, supporting the info bus team and carrying out agreed actions. 

In total, a trustee should expect to dedicate 10-12 days per year to Refugee Info Bus work.

We have a whatsapp group for trustees to stay in contact, and each trustee will be given a Refugee Info Bus gmail address. We are in the process of becoming a membership organisation. Trustees will need to become members of Refugee Info Bus.

Is the RIB Board of Trustees right for you?

The balance of skills, knowledge and professional backgrounds that we seek to maintain on the Board includes:

• Governance skills (including awareness of Company and Charity rules and regulations, including safeguarding).
• Fundraising (including donor relations with the public and philanthropic sectors and grant management).
• Communications and Media (including profile raising strategies, public relations and social media).
• Influence and connections with decision makers and influencers in the areas in which RIB works. 
• Community/ youth leadership work. 
• Ability to motivate and mobilise people.
• Organisational governance and project management to help support us with our ambitious goals.

As an applicant, you certainly do not need to have all of these skills! We recruit trustees to maintain a balance. 

Main Responsibilities of Board Members

Support the Chair and work with colleagues on the Board as it carries out its leadership role and fulfils its responsibilities towards the governance of the charity.

Support the Chair and, in partnership with co-ordinators and other members of the board continue the development of Refugee Info Bus, its work and help achieve the mission of the organisation.

Promote and support gender-sensitive, diverse and inclusive ways of working.

Work with colleagues on the Board in achieving a shared vision of the organisation’s future as well as an understanding of the external environment and the charity’s risks and opportunities when reviewing annual plans and the periodic review of the organisation’s strategic plan.

Be a supportive presence to the staff/volunteers of Refugee Info Bus and take part in events.

Take an active role in promoting and representing Refugee Info Bus effectively to other stakeholders, including donors, partners, officials and politicians.

Contribute specific interest and contacts in support of Refugee Info Bus communications, fundraising and external engagement work.

Following the Board Safeguarding Terms of Reference, engage with RiB’s work on safeguarding to create a positive safeguarding culture and help us keep all people safe.

Trustee Specification 

Knowledge and Experience

• An interest in the type of work that Refugee Info Bus does.
• A link to one of the areas of responsibility listed above. 

Key Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills, being able to engage with all staff/volunteers as well as colleagues on the Board.
• Personal integrity – sharing Refugee Info Bus’s values.
• Incisive and insightful thinker able to contribute to the organisation’s strategic and creative thinking.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Collaborative, inclusive and persuasive.

We are currently recruiting for the roles of Treasurer, Secretary, Legal Trustee.

Treasurer

The Treasurer is the board member with an oversight role over all aspects of financial management, working closely with co-ordinators and the other members of the board to safeguard the organisation’s finances.

The Treasurer role at Refugee Info Bus, in addition to general trustee board responsibilities, involves the following tasks:

• presenting financial reports to the board in a format that helps the board understand the charity’s financial position
• advising the board on how to carry out its financial responsibilities
• liaising with professional advisors
• overseeing the preparation and scrutiny of annual accounts
• Being a signatory on the Refugee Info Bus bank account alongside the co-ordinators and our accountant
• Oversee preparation and filing of annual statutory accounts

Secretary

The Secretary is a board member with the role of ensuring the efficient administration of the charity

• Arranging board meetings and planning agendas alongside other trustees
• Ensuring that decisions and actions of the board are accurately recorded and implemented
• Familiarity with Refugee Info Bus’ Governing Document
• Management of our membership database, including the distribution of of RIB’s membership information, safeguarding policy and code of conduct

Legal

The Legal Trustee is a board member with the role of ensuring that the charity complies with the law and regulatory requirements.

• Advise the board of any legal and regulatory implications of the charity’s strategic plan
• Familiarity with Refugee Info Bus’ Governing Document

SOS Children's Villages UK is going through an exciting period of growth, and we’re recruiting a Programme Manager to provide the crucial link between programmes and fundraising, contributing to growing grant income through supporting programme formulation for large funding opportunities, in line with key funding criteria.

This is a new post and reporting to the Head of Programme Funding, you will work with and alongside SOS’s country teams, contributing to programmes being planned and implemented to a high standard. As such you will facilitate high quality reporting in line with programme objectives, support programme teams in identifying and reporting challenges, mitigating risks and ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

The SOS Children's Villages UK offices are in Cambridge but this role can be largely home-based with travel to Cambridge, London and partners as required. Everyone is currently working from home as per government guidelines.

Please see the attached job description for further information about our Programme Manager role, how to apply and employee benefits (including a generous holiday entitlement, a contributory pension scheme and a Training & Development Policy) 

Applicants must be UK based (as must be able to travel as mentioned above), have the right to work in the UK and be able to produce the relevant valid documentation.

International Direct Marketing Manager

Position Objectives:

• To manage the planning and execution of the direct marketing fundraising programmes of the PETA Foundation (UK), PETA Australia, PETA Netherlands, PETA France, and PETA India in order to generate and maximise income from members and prospective members of the respective entities' fundraising programmes
• To ensure that all such programmes are cost-effective and completed on schedule
• To manage the direct response coordinator

Term of Employment:

Full-time

Reports to:

Director, International Fundraising

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage prospect mailings, to include assisting in the selection of external and internal lists from list brokers and in-house sources and coordinating the logistics of data gathering, printing, and reporting with external vendors
• Undertake the following duties in consultation and verified compliance with the objectives, standards, and requirements communicated by the PETA Foundation (UK), PETA Australia, PETA Netherlands, and PETA India:
• Manage re-solicitation mailings for all retention appeals, including the annual membership renewal series and special topical "house" appeals to donors of the respective entities, and assist with the development of creative elements as well as segmentation and testing strategies
• Manage mailings to lapsed donors of the respective entities, to include assisting with the development of creative elements, data selections, and strategy for the supported organisations' annual lapsed-donor programmes
• Assist with the creation and development of a monthly pledge programme for PETA Australia and PETA India
• Assist with analysis of the performance of the supported organisations' direct response campaigns, and make recommendations for improvements and cost savings
• Liaise with telemarketing consultants and vendors, the respective in-house online fundraising managers and teams, external database agencies, and staff members of the PETA Foundation and supported organisations to ensure that respective entities' direct response fundraising programmes maximise net income
• Liaise with external agencies to ensure that all mailings are printed and mailed on time and in a cost-effective manner
• Oversee the acknowledgment process and related mailings to ensure that recognition is given for as many gifts as possible on a timely basis
• Prepare weekly and other regular analytical reports for the director of international fundraising to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of all mailings and related fundraising activities
• Assist the director of international fundraising with the preparation of annual direct response budgets
• Manage the direct response coordinator to ensure satisfactory completion of work tasks
• Perform any additional duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• Experience of direct mail fundraising or marketing
• Ability to handle numerous projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent mathematical and analytical abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Commitment to the objectives of the organisation

This role is based in the UK and open to individuals with unrestricted right to live and work in the UK. At this stage we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities. Therefore, you must currently hold the right to work in the UK.

Summary of the role:

The Programmes Partnerships team will manage all partner relationships and be responsible for the timely, high quality programmes delivery. Primarily responsible for programmes strategy and proposal development, the team will also act as a primary interface between Muslim Aid and its partners and beneficiaries, as well as with donors and other programmes stakeholders.

The Programmes Partnerships Manager will hold the direct relationship with partners, lead on partner contracting, monitor programmes delivery (budgets and outcomes), convene and facilitate networks and provide a primary interface between the organisation and its partners.

The key responsibilities of this role are to provide relevant technical and management advice and support to ensure partners are effectively and efficiently implementing funded projects whilst ensuring monitoring of programmes activities in compliance with Muslim Aid’s strategy. The role will lead the identifying new partners and ensure Muslim Aid is strategically positioned globally.

About the Role:

The main responsibilities of this role will be to:

1. Manage existing relationships and be responsible for identifying and developing new relationships with organisations with whom Muslim Aid’s work has operational and strategic synergy.
2. Establish, maintain and expand partnerships and alliances with various strategic partners from development organizations, government, and civil society organisations to ensure active participation and promotion of active citizenship approach.
3. Participate in the development of global strategy, planning and policy development considering Muslim Aid experience and capacity in partnership programming.
4. Work with partner organisations to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs.
5. Collate and compile reports and produce data which feed into the Annual Report of Muslim Aid.
6. Undertake monitoring and assessment field visits to partner countries to ensure programmes are implemented as proposed, contracted and per donor guidelines and standards.

About You:

To be successful in this role:

1. Educated to Bachelor’s degree level.
2. Understanding of development programmes design, implementation and evaluation.
3. Experience of working with proposals, budgets, data and reports.
4. Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation of programmes; using of quantitative and qualitative research data collected in support of programme development.
5. Knowledge of SPHERE, CHS and DEC Accountability Framework priorities and other humanitarian/development sector initiatives and standards.
6. Experience of working on emergency and/or disaster preparedness programmes in developing countries.
7. Strong and well-developed analytical skills coupled with experience of writing quality proposals and reports Strong analytical abilities.
8. Willingness to travel at very short notice.

Why you should apply:

If you are a driven and ambitious individual who will not only maintain our relationships with our programme partners but will also be able to create new ones, then this is the job for you. If you have exceptional analytical and attention to detail skills, then this role may be for you.

You must complete an application form for this role. We do not accept CVs.

Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS check. In addition, all successful candidates for finance roles will undergo an Experian Credit Check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age. 

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until closing date, however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.

NOTE: We will review your application and see if you are a good fit for the position, and for us. Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to contact everyone so if you are selected to continue to the interview process, we will be in contact with you.