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Deptford X is looking to appoint a General Manager to join Deptford X alongside our next Director and work in tandem to lead the organisation into its next phase. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational management of Deptford X and the delivery and development of its ambitious festival and programmes
About Deptford X
Deptford X is a visual arts charity based in Deptford, South East London, we foster artistic talent and nurture community within the borough of Lewisham and beyond. We achieve this through a free festival in Deptford, working with hundreds of artists to locate art at the centre of everyday life for all of the area’s communities, and ongoing activity supporting artists and our local communities year-round. Founded in 1998, Deptford X is London’s longest-running visual arts festival.
This is a crucial and exciting time to join Deptford X; in 2023 the organisation turned 25 and also became an Arts Council England NPO. We are exploring moving to a biennial model and creating more space for deeper engagement and networked working. There is scope for the new General Manager to being their own vision and networks to the organisation and to take it into the next quarter century in a way that is sustainable, accessible, diverse and relevant.
Job Requirements
We are looking for someone with experience of managing organisational operations and team members, preferably with an integrated approach to access and diversity, and an understanding and knowledge of financial development strategies. We would like to appoint someone with shared values: someone who understands the importance of difference, creativity, experimentation and learning within art; who has a commitment to local artistic ambition and making a positive contribution to local communities in the area; and who is committed to equity, accessibility and care.
Job Responsibilities
The General Manager is integral to the management of Deptford X and the delivery and development of its ambitious programmes. The General Manager works closely with the Director and Board of Trustees as part of a small and supportive team to contribute actively and creatively to the development of the organisation, as well as overseeing daily and organisational operations. The General Manager supervises office management, communications, administration, financial management, staffing, programme delivery logistics, reporting and evaluation; and works collaboratively with the Director on strategic and financial development, including embedded environmental sustainability. In addition to the above, the General Manager will lead on developing and dynamically integrating Deptford X's access and care agenda.
Position: General Manager
Salary: £32 - 35,500 pro rata
Responsible to: Director
Location: We have a hybrid working model outside of festival delivery times. We have an office at Lewisham Arthouse in Deptford/Brockley and also offer the option to work 2 days a week from home.
Hours: 9.30 - 5.30
How to apply: Details on how to apply are included in the recruitment pack. Applications must be submitted on email.
Closing date: 9 am, 1 April 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Mencap – Senior Philanthropy Manager
Location: London, E1. Hybrid working.
Salary: £47,064 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Mencap - the leading charity for the 1.5 million people in the UK with a learning disability, their families and carers - is seeking an ambitious, experienced fundraiser to develop a sustainable, ambitious Major Donor programme that will grow in volume and reach in coming years, taking Mencap to new heights of support.
Mencap wants the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. Mencap is making this a reality by: providing services that model their vision and ambition; campaigning locally and nationally; helping people with a learning disability to stand up for what they want and need; empowering people, groups and organisations to create real change in their own communities; helping people with a learning disability to gain employment, skills and find paid jobs; offering people information and advice for all areas of their lives and conducting research into important issues to create a positive impact and see real change.
This role will be responsible for managing a portfolio of new and existing relationships for Mencap with philanthropists and grant-makers, providing first class creative relationship management, proactive engagement and efficient reporting, as well as securing five and six figure gifts. The post-holder will also build and manage a pipeline of sustainable income, with a heavy focus on acquisition, supported by the High Value Relationships Lead and Senior Leaders across the organisation.
Mencap is seeking a professional fundraiser with a talent for philanthropy acquisition and securing five-figure+ sums from Major Donors. The ideal candidate will have an ambitious and creative approach to Major Donor fundraising with excellent relationships management abilities and the gravitas and skill to influence and engage cold and warm contacts.
You will have proven experience of building long-term effective relationships with senior stakeholders, both internal and external and of project management and cross-organisational working. Strong written and verbal communication skills will be a must, as well as being a strategic thinker with the ability to convey complex and emotive topics in a clear and compelling way. Finally, you share Mencap’s passion about changing the world for everyone with a learning disability.
Closing date: Tuesday 2nd April.
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. MAP is the leading UK charity delivering health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation, and displacement, in the occupied Palestinian territory and Palestinian refugee camps of Lebanon.
The Head of Institutional Funding role is based in the Programmes Team, line managing the IF team and close cooperation with programme funding colleagues in Gaza, West Bank and Lebanon. The role has a broad remit covering developing and formalising framework agreements, programme design, proposal development and reports (narrative and financial), scoping and relationship development with relevant institutional donors. The role will also focus on prospect research and development. The role is based in London, with strong relationships to our projects and partners in Lebanon, the West Bank and Gaza.
Duties and key rsponsibilities
1. Lead the development and delivery of and institutional funding strategy which meets the needs of MAP to meet increasing need and grow sustainably.
2. Identify and develop relationships with a portfolio of institutional donors such as UN agencies, FCDO, SIDA, Irish Aid etc.
3. Lead the development of compelling project and programme proposals and budgets for MAP’s programmes in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon, working closely with programme teams.
4. Ensure that MAP meets all the contractual, compliance and reporting requirements of institutional funded programmes.
Institutional donor portfolio and pipeline development
1. Research and identify institutional donors who align with MAP’s programme funding priorities.
2. Lead the development of an institutional funding strategy which meets MAP’s programme ambitions and will support sustained growth and impact.
3. Lead the delivery of the institutional funding strategy including donor engagement plans, pipeline management, and compliance.
4. Lead the stewardship and relationship management of institutional donors
5. Develop and manage an institutional funding pipeline working closely with programme and fundraising colleagues
6. Monitors trends in institutional donor funding in the Middle East and MAP programme priority areas
Business development
1. Lead the development of proposals (including theory of change, logical frameworks etc. as required) and budgets to Institutional donors drawing on programme plans and in close collaboration with programme colleagues, senior management and finance.
2. Identify and propose funding and collaboration/consortiums opportunities which match MAP programme plans and ambitions
3. Scope and lead on the development of framework agreements with institutional donors, such as registering with the DEC, registering under 503 (c) for USAID grants and FPA with the European Commission.
Grants management
1. Ensure agreements, contract negotiations and compliance, including liaison with colleagues to ensure due diligence requirements are fulfilled prior to contracts being signed.
2. Ensure MAP manages all grants in line with contractual obligations throughout the project cycle
3. Provide training and advice to programme teams to ensure excellence in grants management for all institutional funded projects
4. Ensure communication with institutional donors is timely and relevant
5. Problem solve and trouble shoot where issues and challenges arise with grant management.
General Management
1. Manage the Institutional Funding Team
2. Report against agreed KPIs, financial targets and annual objectives.
3. Ensure IF team is updated and trained on main thematic areas of MAP’s work.
General Responsibilities
1. Support the mission, ethos and values of MAP
2. Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace
3. Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work
4. Represent and be an ambassador for MAP
5. Maintain and improve competencies through continuous professional development
6. Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices
7. Treat with confidentiality any personal, private or sensitive information about individual organisations and or clients or staff and MAP data.
Person Specification
Essential
1. Significant experience of securing grants from a range of institutional donors, including grants specific to emergency response, relief and rehabilitation projects and liaising with donors such as DEC and ECHO.
2. Significant experience of research, identifying and monitoring trends in institutional and humanitarian funding and donors
3. Demonstrable success of developing and securing institutional donor funding at circa £10million a year through compelling programme and project proposals and budgets
4. Demonstrable ability to manage institutional funded projects and grants in line with all contractual and compliance donor and regulatory requirements throughout the project cycle.
5. Experience of working in an INGO, preferably with a focus on humanitarian and/or Middle East
6. Experience of building or managing a funding pipeline
7. Experience of working collaboratively with programmes teams in different locations
Personal skills and attributes
Essential
1. Professional and self-motivated
2. Results oriented
3. Flexible and proactive approach
4. Organised with good attention to detail
5. Numerate with the ability to understand budgets
6. Ability to work collaboratively with others
7. A personal ethos about being thorough and producing work of high quality
8. Desire to learn and acquire new skills
9. Right to live and work in the EU and able to travel to Gaza, West Bank and Lebanon
10. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; Arabic language skills are desirable
11. Excellent relation building skills, diplomatic skills and strong in building and maintaining networks
12. Excellent budgeting and financial management skills
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting development opportunity for an experienced, passionate and motivated Children and Young People (CYP) leader to join us as our Children & Young People National Lead over the coming months on our journey to grow and improve our CYP portfolio and the quality of support we provide.
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- £500 bonus paid on successful completion of probationary period (pro-rata for part time roles). (delete if not required)
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the Role:
The main responsibilities of the role are outlined below:
- To act as organisational lead for CYP, ensuring effective development and delivery of operational and strategic policy.
- To represent VS externally to influence policy, and work collaboratively with business development and external partners to grow services.
- To progress our CYP strategic priorities to grow our portfolio, improve access and embed procedures, tools and resources to improve the quality of our support.
- To oversee the delivery of our WeMatter online programme for CYP affected by Domestic Abuse and ensure that funding and evaluation requirements are achieved.
- To develop and write procedures, guidance and tools and deliver development sessions to support practice.
- To design and undertake thematic audits to drive improvements.
- To ensure that our systems support staff and volunteers to provide quality support to CYP.
This role is home based but some travel is required across England and Wales to attend meetings, deliver training and undertake audits.
This is a national role, which will lead the implementation and ongoing development of our new case management approach and support framework for CYP services. We are looking for a dynamic individual, with a creative flare who can drive and lead change. You will have excellent communication skills and experience of developing accessible procedures and engaging resources for a range of audiences. You will have sound knowledge of the criminal justice system and the impacts of crime, trauma, and victimisation on children and young people, with the ability to inspire and motivate others to provide high quality and responsive services. You will also have a critical role in helping us to develop external relationships to promote VS services, maximise opportunities for growth and build partnerships to that help us to do even better victims.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
Do you have a passion for ending poverty, building partnerships, and growing the Kingdom of God? Then join our energetic, visionary and creative team.
We’re looking for an experienced and driven fundraising and communications professional to help us achieve God’s vision of human flourishing.
In this varied and versatile position, you’ll lead our fundraising and communications team and play a key role in resourcing and promoting CUF’s work to follow Jesus in serving the most disadvantaged people in our communities. You will help us communicate and celebrate the positive impact that churches have in the places in which we live.
As a key member of our management team, you’ll develop and implement comprehensive fundraising and communication strategies to help us deliver impactful work with the Church of England and other Christian denominations.
With a broad range of responsibilities across fundraising, communications, marketing and public relations, you’ll play a leading role in celebrating the CUFs achievements through powerful story-telling, impact reporting and effective media relations. You’ll also develop our digital strategy, with overall responsibility for our website, social media channels and email marketing.
How to apply
For an informal conversation about this role and for more information, please contact our Deputy CEO, The Rev’d Adam Edwards
To apply, please send/email an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining your relevant skills and experience, relating to the listed responsibilities and person specification
Closing date: Midday Monday 15th April, with interviews Tuesday 30th April (in London)
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Overall purpose:
As Fundraising and Campaigns Marketing Manager in the Marketing & Communications team, you will drive Ben’s fundraising and commercial services with individuals and businesses within the automotive industry. You’ll work closely and collaboratively with colleagues to deliver the best possible results for communications delivered both digitally and physically (this can include content on our website, social channels, email and printed materials) to support the delivery of Ben’s overall strategy.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Managing the day-to-day marketing of fundraising/income campaigns using a test-and-learn approach across a range of new and existing channels and products
- Managing campaigns and projects from planning to delivery and evaluation, ensuring they are delivered on time and on budget
- Assisting with the ongoing monitoring and optimisation of fundraising campaigns and products
- Researching competitor campaigns, market trends, new tools and platforms
Planning and organising
- Create and execute Fundraising and Marketing plans to promote Ben’s services, events and campaigns against budgets and with clear ROIs, in line with longer-term org strategy
- Work across the range of fundraising and commercial products and services, to ensure pricing, positioning and promotional activities are aligned for maximum impact
- Support to look after brand management of Ben’s fundraising and commercial brands (DoIt4Ben, ILC, Ben Ball, Ben Training etc.)
- Plan, create and develop high-quality content which is tailored to audience personas, which they will find engaging and meets strategic objectives
- Utilise various channels, including social media, website, email marketing and traditional media, to reach the target audience effectively
- Support to develop a programme of regular content. Maintaining and updating Ben wide calendars as appropriate
- Work with colleagues to develop new products and update existing products that are relevant for our audiences that are channel and brand appropriate
- Manage the design, production and distribution of marketing collateral (digital and print), making sure it is consistent with our messaging, tone of voice and is audience appropriate
- Manage end to end email process – from creating emails, automations, using correct data & segments to sending & then evaluating campaigns
- Support online advertising (social, retargeting and PPC)
- Use a test and learn approach in order to learn from user behaviour and to ensure Ben leverages digital communications channels to reach and engage target audiences
Experience required:
(E = Essential/D = Desired):
- Significant marketing and fundraising experience and responsibility within a non-profit environment (minimum 2 years) (E)
- Experience of creating and delivering an annual programme of marketing (E) and fundraising activity (D)
- Experience of working in the automotive industry either in a campaign or hands on capacity (D)
- Experience of delivering strong ROI on fundraising campaigns (E)
- Confident communicator at all levels of the organisation, with the ability to work collaboratively across different areas of the organisation as required (E)
- Very strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and activities across multiple, simultaneous projects (E)
- Understanding and interpreting data (D)
- Experience of traditional and online marketing with an excellent understanding of the digital landscape (E)
- Writing, creating and producing content in multiple formats for various audiences and touch points (E)
- Managing end to end email production from data management and segmentation to email creation to sending and evaluation (E)
- Understanding and application of brand guidelines (E)
- Understanding and creation of on-page SEO and knowledge of the wider SEM implications (D)
- Social media channels, analytics and scheduling software e.g. Sprout Social (D)
Technical Knowledge:
(E = Essential / D = Desired):
- Degree level qualification and/or digital marketing qualification (D)
- Understanding of the principles of customer journey planning and stewardship (E)
- Knowledge of regulatory environment for fundraising including data protection, Gift Aid and fundraising codes of practice and regulation (E)
- High level of computer literacy (MS Office)
- Experience of using CRM (Salesforce) and CMS (Umbraco) systems (D)
- Project management/collaborative working tools (E)
- Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Creative software (D)
- Knowledge of marketing principles and techniques (E)
- Understanding of how data describes audiences and how this impacts the development and evaluation of content (E)
- Strong attention to detail (E)
- Using a test and learn approach to increase engagement (D)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £28,216 pa plus £5,023 London weighting
Location: Hybrid working, with travel to our London Office required once per week
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week
Closing date: Thursday 4th April 2024 at 11:30pm
Do you have proven administrative experience plus a genuine interest in building a career in the Human resources field? Then join Shelter as a HR Services Administrator and you could soon be playing a pivotal role at the heart of our HR Delivery team.
About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
About the team
Shelter’s HR Delivery team is part of a Strategic Enablement directorate that brings together core support functions such as HR Delivery, Finance, Tech & Data, Governance, Planning and Property. Our role is to partner, support and advise over 1,300 staff on employee relations issues. We also manage restructures and transfers, employee engagement, reward and recognition, staff development and resourcing and payroll processes and ensure effective HR policies and procedures are developed and evaluated.
About the role
As an HR Services Administrator we’ll rely on you to help the team to deliver a great customer service experience and provide administrative support on HR and Payroll matters to internal and external customers alike. You’ll be a key member of the team that’s the first point of contact with HR via our HR enquiries service desk and phoneline, supports employee lifecycle administration and works closely with the payroll team to ensure delivery against key payroll timescales. Answering queries and signposting to the right answers, keeping our Intranet HR Hub up to date with our policies, completing any contracts and other activity associated with changes as notified by Line Managers and processing data within our HR Information System (we use Access PeopleXD) – all are aspects of this interesting and varied role.
About you
Already with some relevant experience (ideally HR, but we’ll consider other administrative experience too) you have a real commitment to continuous professional development and want to develop your skills and knowledge within the HR area. You’re also motivated to deliver excellence in what you do within a team of like-minded colleagues who are dedicated to providing a timely and excellent people first focused service. Highly organised, with meticulous attention to detail, you have what it takes to manage different workstreams in a fast-paced environment, often with conflicting priorities. Last but not least, you have good office IT skills, including a good working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Please note that any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
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.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
FareShare
Job Description – Trusts and Grants Assistant
Reporting to: Senior Trusts and Grants Manager
Location: Hybrid/London
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 Hours
Salary: £24,973.60-£26,288 (We normally offer a starting salary at the start of the range)
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer that welcome disabled applicants and provide reasonable adjustments.
About FareShare
FareShare is the UK’s largest food redistribution charity, working with a network of 18 independent organisations to make sure good quality surplus food reaches people who need it most, rather than being wasted. We rescue food from farms, factories, supermarkets and food outlets and send it to almost 9,000 charities working on the frontline to support their communities. FareShare food nourishes people in need and connects them with vital support services to help them build a brighter future.
Every day, millions of people skip meals or go without any food, driven to food insecurity by the cost of living crisis. Yet at the same time, over three million tonnes of good to eat food goes to waste in the UK – enough for 7 billion meals.
In 2022/23, FareShare redistributed enough food for almost 130 million meals, but we know there is more food out there that could be used to support communities in need rather than needlessly wasted. This is an exciting time to join FareShare, as we embark on a new, ambitious three-year strategy that will maximise the social and environmental impact of rescuing surplus food.
The role
FareShare has a vibrant Fundraising team that has achieved incredible growth in support across income streams over recent years. At the same time, the organisation is passionate and committed to expanding our work so more surplus food can reach thousands of charities and community groups nationwide. To meet this ambition, we need to continue to grow our income and are looking for a Trusts and Grants Assistant who will be a key part of our Trusts and Grants team.
This is a new role that will lead on securing and managing grants of up to £10,000 and will provide support to the wider team on a range of functions, from bid development and supporter care, to research and prospecting, income reconciliation and record keeping. It joins a team of five that manage a diverse range of partnerships worth more than £4m each year.
This is an excellent opportunity for somebody looking to start or develop a career in Trusts fundraising whilst working in a successful and supportive team.
About You
We are looking for somebody with fantastic written and verbal communication skills. You are a confident writer with an ability to present information that is clear and appropriate for different audiences and enjoy public-facing responsibilities. You will have good experience of managing a variety of administrative responsibilities and will be comfortable working to deadlines. You will be a positive force in the team, happy to use your initiative to help and support the fundraising strategy as needed.
Key responsibilities
- Income Generation: Manage proposals, communications and reporting to smaller grant givers and support the Trusts and Grants team in wider bid development.
- Supporter Care: Work with the wider Fundraising team to create inspiring communications and stewardship journeys for our supporters. This may also involve occasionally supporting the set up and delivery of funder events.
- Gift Processing: Work with Finance and Fundraising teams to ensure accurate banking and recording of grants and to administer timely thanking of our supporters.
- Research and prospecting: Support the Trusts and Grants team in the management of our prospecting pipeline and the co-ordination of introductions and mailouts.
- Administration: Help maintain accurate and up-to-date records of Trust contacts and communications on our fundraising database, and to ensure this information adheres to data protection guidelines.
- Fundraising support: Undertake other duties that support the organisations fundraising strategy, in keeping with the grade and overall purpose of the role.
Person Specification
As an employer committed to Equal Opportunities, we will assess applications in line with the below criteria.
Essential Criteria
- Experience of delivering excellent supporter care or customer services.
- Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Able to demonstrate excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Ability to contribute effectively to the team as well as the ability to work independently.
- Experience of organising and prioritising own workload on a day-to-day basis.
- Ability to work analytically and with numbers.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Good IT skills, competent in the use of MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of fundraising or working in the voluntary sector.
- Experience of using a CRM system.
- Demonstrable interest in food insecurity, food waste and surplus redistribution.
Competencies and behaviours
- A commitment to recognising and celebrating diversity and inclusion.
- An interest in furthering FareShare’s mission.
- Flexibility of approach and a team player.
- Forward thinking and willing to contribute ideas and opinions.
- Willingness to travel around the UK on an occasional basis.
FareShare’s head office is in central London and we expect the successful candidate to be able to travel in at least 1 day a week. More flexible arrangements can be discussed in the recruitment process.
Benefits
- Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
- 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Employers pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
Who We Are:
The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC.
Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”
What We Can Achieve Together:
The Public Funding Manager will play an instrumental role within a dynamic team of professionals working together to deliver public funding needed for highly impactful conservation projects around the world that benefit people, nature and climate goals, including across Africa, Latin America, Asia Pacific and the Caribbean.
The Public Funding Manager is primarily responsible for managing the development and submission of high-quality project proposal applications to European public funding agencies that support TNC’s Shared Conservation Agenda programs in Europe and globally. The successful candidate will work with both conservation delivery and policy teams from around the TNC global network to ensure that funding proposals are crafted in a clear and compelling manner, communicate the technical and scientific nature of TNC’s global programs and meet the requirements of European public funders, including for gender equity and social inclusion, financial rigour, and convincing theories of change. Excellent writing, analytical and research skills are essential, as is the ability to collaborate well with diverse teams and deliver through others.
She/he/they will help to develop strategic partnerships with relevant European public funding agencies, conservation organizations, and other partners, to deliver long-lasting results across all TNC’s priority goals, including initiatives that help to: tackle climate change; support sustainable food systems; conserve precious habitats and ecosystems; deliver innovative approaches for financing nature and climate; empower Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities; and ultimately protect the lands and water upon which all life depends.
We’re Looking for You:
We are looking for self-motivated, detail oriented, and highly organized candidates who have experience developing public partnerships, managing public sector funding processes, and working in business development teams.
The successful candidate will serve as team lead or team member for public funding development projects, depending on the proposal. She/he/they therefore must have experience preparing public funding proposals, including drafting technical text, budgets, theories of change, and log frames. A solid understanding of budgets as they relate to grant proposals is necessary. You will have a good understanding of the policy and funding priorities of target public funding agencies/departments, including both technical requirements and broader cross-cutting themes such as gender equity and social inclusion, safeguarding, and Overseas Development Assistance criteria.
You will manage (or establish when needed) critical tracking tools which are essential to building and maintaining strong public sector partnerships, including an information database for proposals, an opportunity pipeline, a calendar of submissions and other deadlines, and an overview of how project teams are delivering to public funders’ delivery milestones. You will also advise colleagues on European public funding opportunities and requirements, conducting public funding research as necessary, to develop and maintain a solid understanding of relevant trends and developments.
You have the ability to prioritize projects to keep multiple projects moving in a timely manner, meet deadlines and manage supplemental material required for proposals. You are able to gather and synthesize information and communicate in a convincing and succinct form.
You enjoy building and facilitating internal networks and cross-team collaboration, coordinating other colleagues’ inputs towards shared end goals. You possess the ability to communicate sensitively with a diverse range of colleagues and partners from different cultures and backgrounds.
You will have the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge about the latest trends in conservation, including opportunities to visit and experience some of our conservation work on the ground. Over time, you will develop and maintain a clear understanding of TNC’s regional and global programs and their direction.
This is one of two Public Funding Manager roles we are currently hiring for – this position focuses on public sector funding opportunities within the UK, France, and from EU institutions, therefore prior experience working in these markets will be advantageous. The accompanying position focuses on public sector funding opportunities within Germany and German-speaking countries, as well as from the Nordic region. From time-to-time, both roles may have the opportunity to support, and gain experience of working towards, public funding opportunities from other countries within Europe.
Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. We’re looking for someone who is passionate, motivated problem-solver. Come join TNC and apply today!
What You’ll Bring:
· Bachelor’s degree or other relevant professional qualification in related field and a minimum 3 years’ related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
· A minimum of 3 years’ experience writing, editing, and proofreading public funding proposals for public agencies (either in corporate, public or private sector contexts)
· Experience implementing and managing multiple complex projects
· Familiarity with European-based public funding agencies
· Fluency in English
· Experience with client management databases and tracking tools
· Experience researching information from divergent sources and compiling it into a cohesive reporting structure
· Experience presenting to and communicating with government or corporate staff and/or program leadership
· Self-starting, independent worker who can thrive in a decentralized organization with minimal oversight
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated, particularly French reading skills
· Experience, coursework, or other training in business, sustainability, or fundraising
· Experience coordinating complex projects in a decentralized organization, working across teams, operating units and functions to achieve optimal results
· Experience building networks or organizational capacity, facilitating informational sessions, increasing internal knowledge and capacity, and identifying key stakeholders
· Experience negotiating complex agreements and contracts
· Familiarity with communication technologies and best practices
· Knowledge and application of current and evolving trends in public funding
· Experience in leading or managing a proposal development team
What We Bring:
Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world!
The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits.
We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Their vision is to achieve a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness.
The charity provide practical information and emotional support when it's most needed, and campaign relentlessly to create a fairer society. Their range of services include support for individuals with disabilities, advice for families, and initiatives to promote equal opportunities.
As Senior Individual Giving Fundraiser (Retention), you will work as part of the Public Fundraising team responsible for managing a portfolio of Individual Giving campaigns from inception through to evaluation to generate funds, improve engagement and increase life time value of existing supporters. The Individual Giving team generates over £12m of unrestricted income from new and existing supporters.
As Senior Individual Giving Fundraiser (Retention), you will:
- Recruit and retain financial supporters for Scope across a range of Individual Giving Products (regular giving, lottery, payroll giving, cash and raffle) using a mix of channels
- Provide a data and insight-led, audience-focused and rewarding supporter journey that maximises lifetime value of the supporter
- Support the Individual Giving Lead with the strategic development and delivery of the supporter retention and development programme
- Manage the relationship with external suppliers, managing the regular reports, conducting quarterly planning sessions, and being the lead contact for day-to-day activity
Ideal skills and experience:
- Direct experience of a range of direct marketing channels including direct mail, email and telefundraisng
- Strong knowledge of regular giving, lottery and cash supporter retention programme strategies
- Experience of success in delivering results as set out in a departmental budget
- Experience of managing external agencies and internal stakeholders to deliver successful campaigns
Employee benefits include:
- 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
- Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
- Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.
YOUTH MENTORING PRACTITIONER vacancies
2 based in OASIS HUB HADLEY,
1 based in OASIS CROYDON,
1 based in OASIS HUB WATERLOO
HOURS RANGE FROM 28 – 40 PER WEEK
24 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT
SALARY: £28,536 based on 40 hours per week (Including London Weighting)
Want to enable young people to have positive lives?
Want to be part of a supportive, dynamic, fun & quality team?
Want to make the community a better place?
Oasis Community Partnerships are looking for four special, talented, and adaptable people to help us strengthen and sustain our youth mentoring programme.
Each Youth Mentoring Practitioner’s primary purpose is to develop and deliver quality and safe 1-2-1 and small group mentoring for young people.
We are looking for people who:
· Have recent and proven experience with inner city young people.
· Can co-develop and co-deliver inclusive and supportive programmes with young people.
· Are comfortable working on their own or in a team.
· Can enable us to improve our service and opportunities for young people.
Do you have the character, chemistry & competency we are looking for? Great – read on.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority, and underrepresented groups.
Email your CV including a Supporting Statement. Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website for further details.
Your Supporting Statement should be a minimum of one A4 page addressing the following question:
Please expand on your CV to tell us about how your character, qualities, experience, and qualifications/training will enable you to thrive in this job.
Deadline for submitting your CV and Supporting Statement is midday Friday 5th April 2024.
Interviews will take place 17th April 2024.
If you’ve not heard from Oasis by 12th April 2024 – on this occasion you were not shortlisted.
Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website for further details
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a difference to communities on a local level, while individually improving the life chances of young people. As part of the package, Oasis offers:
- Flexible working where possible with family friendly policies
· A non-contributory pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution
· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays)
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Ygam is seeking a proactive, adaptable, creative, resilient individual, who has the ability to work remotely, autonomously and as part of a team. They must have outstanding communication skills, be highly organised, and an excellent team player.
The post holder will be an active member of our programmes team and will work across our portfolio of programmes, particularly focusing on our Parental Engagement Programme.
They will be responsible for regional stakeholder engagement, developing relationships and promoting Ygam training across the UK. They will recruit suitable delegates to workshops, working closely with a range of organisations and families.
They will provide training both face to face and online and will be responsible for the delivery of our assured workshops and promoting the work of Ygam at conferences and events.
They will be able to demonstrate the impact of this work by working with organisations to collate case studies and evidence to support the programmes achievements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.