About the Role
It is a very exciting time for Leonard Cheshire’s Global Influencing and International Programme Department. Our ambitious but well-planned growth strategy is beginning to gain momentum, and we are looking for someone who is proactive, enthusiastic, very well organised, and ambitious to join the International Resourcing and Development Team at such an interesting time for the organisation.
This role will work in collaboration with Programmes, Technical and Finance teams located across Asia and Africa providing them with close grant and contract management guidance, including high quality and timely narrative and financial reports in line with donor rules and requirements.
Building the capacity of staff to contract manage to a high standard, including excellent monitoring and evaluation and timely donor reporting, and providing them with advice and mentoring will be a key an additional focus of this position.
The current portfolio includes a mix of grants and commercial contracts.
In addition, this role will be responsible for monitoring and advising on donor compliance to ensure grants and contracts are implemented according to the requirements, on-track, on-time, and on-budget.
This position is ideal for a self-motivated and collaborative team player with strong grants and contracts management experience who can produce quality deliverables within a limited period of time.
About You
You will be educated to degree level or able to demonstrate a similar level of insight and experience. You will have considerable experience in account management of institutional donors’ grants and commercial contracts in the international development sector with demonstrated understanding of and experience in six figures grants and contracts.
You will bring significant experience of account management with FCDO, USAID, the EC, and European donors, etc. and of working in partnerships with agencies and contractors. You will have a strong track record of managing multiple grants and contracts simultaneously and meet time-sensitive deadlines. You will have demonstrated proficiency in donor reporting, with strong writing, editing, and financial skills, and in capacity building of staff, especially with regards to programme oversight and reporting.
You will have a strong commitment to working within a safeguarding framework together with an understanding of equal rights and equal opportunities. You will possess excellent interpersonal and leadership skills along with problem-solving and communication skills, both written and verbal. You will work just as well within a team as you do independently.
In return we can promise a flexible and fun work environment with a strong emphasis on teamwork, personal and skills development.
About Leonard Cheshire
As one of the world’s leading charities for disabled people, we believe disabled people should have the freedom to live their lives the way they choose – with the opportunity and support to live independently, to contribute economically and to participate fully in society.
With 5,000 staff and 10,000 volunteers supporting nearly 70,000 people in the UK and around the world, we are at the heart of local life – opening doors to opportunity, choice, and support in communities around the globe. Internationally, we are a specialist development NGO that by pioneering research and innovation supports children in school and disabled adults into employment and delivers inclusive education, youth leadership and access to livelihoods programmes to more than 50,000 people in 15 countries across Asia and Africa.
What we Offer
- Fair and competitive pay rates
- A generous employer contribution to a company pension scheme with additional life cover
- Substantial annual leave, with the option to buy or sell leave
- Access to a cash health plan at favourable rates
- A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, a 24-hour free counselling, legal, financial and information advice line available to employees and direct family members.
Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.
A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.
Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.
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Finance Business Partner, Permanent, £50,000 - £55,000
For an international NGO based in London, we are recruiting a Finance Business Partner on a permanent basis to support the Business Services Directorate (Corporate Services) and CFO and MD across Finance, IT, Estates, Legal and Capital Works areas. The Finance Business Partner will prepare the annual statutory accounts for the main charity and the trading subsidiary and will manage the annual audit to final sign-off of the Annual Report and Financial Statements. This role will also provide business support to the Customer Engagement Directorates.
Main Duties:
- Provide first-class business partnering support to all budget holders within Business Services (Corporate functions) including Finance, IT, Estates, Legal and Capital Works
- Preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts to all budget holders
- Financial reporting and commercial modelling including income, profitability, cost analysis, forecasts, and modelling
- Supporting the annual budget, forecast and long-term business planning and modelling processes
- Support budget holders with P&L analysis and insight reporting
- Building improves business performance and financial reporting including dashboard and KPIs
- Preparation of annual statutory accounts for Charity and Trading subsidiary, through to Annual Report
- Management of the external audit process, planning the timetable and liaising with Auditors
- Maintaining and enhancing internal forecasting and reporting model
- Cash-flow and reserves modelling and forecasting
What will you bring to this role?
- ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA qualified with non-profit or charity experience
- Proven experience as an engaging business partner, working in complex organisations
- Strong experience of preparing financial statements and preparing and supporting audit processes
- Commercial mind-set, strong modelling, and analytical skills
- Ability to present financial information in clear and engaging formats for decision making
- FP&A, forecasting, budgeting experience
- Experience or driving continuous improvement in business performance
- Charity accounting and FRS102 experience
- Modelling and dashboard experience including building models, graphs, and dashboards
- Power BI modelling / reporting
- Sun Systems and Q&A would be desirable!
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Internews are exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell to recruit their Finance Coordinator role on a permanent basis.
Following a recent period of rapid growth and expansion, Internews are now looking to recruit this key role.
The Finance Coordinator will be responsible for a variety of tasks across team including ensuring smooth operations between Internews Europe and its Related parties. The role will support both Corporate and Project finance tasks, as well as assume responsibility for key areas of Corporate reporting.
About Internews
Internews is an international non-profit organisation whose mission is to empower local information providers worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect and the means to make their voices heard.
Internews provides communities the resources to produce local news and information with integrity and independence. With global expertise and reach, Internews trains both media professionals and citizen journalists, supports business development strategies for the sector and helps establish policies needed for open access to information. Internews programmes create platforms for dialogue and enable informed debate, which bring about social and economic progress.
Internews’ commitment to research and evaluation creates effective and sustainable programs, even in the most challenging environments. Internews operates internationally, with administrative centres in Arcata, California; Washington DC; and London, UK; as well as regional hubs in Bangkok and Nairobi.
Formed in 1982, Internews has worked in more than 90 countries, and currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.
Our commitment to a culture of belonging
Internews is passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams, and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, the self-taught, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations, and socio-economic backgrounds. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, abilities, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and actively welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences.
The key responsibilities are as follows:
- Monthly review of financial records, ensuring the completeness of records and reconciled balances:
- Balance Sheet reconciliations
- Partner/Sub-grantee reconciliations
- Regular Balance sheet reconciliations
- Supervision and management of organisational timesheets.
- Oversight for Internews Europe’s key financial relationships with its sister companies, including preparing monthly reconciliations and allocations, providing financial accounting support and regularly liaising with key stakeholders to manage relationships.
- Work closely with the Audit Manager to provide support in funder audits as required.
- Provide efficient delivery and support of periodical assignments such as annual budgeting, cashflow reporting and year-end statutory tasks.
- Provide invaluable support in the creation of new policies.
- Play a significant role in supporting the migration from Quick Books to Unit 4 ERP.
The successful candidate will have:
- Made significant progress on working towards a professional accountancy qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA).
- A minimum of five years’ experience of working in a fast-paced finance department.
- Strong experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations.
- Ideally, previous experience working within an NGO. However, candidates without this are still strongly encouraged to apply.
- Previous experience assisting on management and/or financial accounts.
- Good Excel skills, including vlookups, SUMIFS and Pivot Tables.
- Proven experience in working across diverse teams and multi-cultural environments.
- Good understanding of other Microsoft Windows applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven multi-tasking skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
CVs are being reviewed on a daily basis with first stage screening interviews commencing as early as 14th January. Please submit your application ASAP with our exclusive agent Robertson Bell to avoid disappointment.
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Location: office in London – UK based, flexibility
Contract: Permanent.
Salary: £67,629 - £83,235
BRAC, one of the leading development organisations in the world, is seeking a Deputy CEO/Director of Partnerships to play a key role in overseeing the fundraising and resource mobilisation work of its London office and in the engagement of important stakeholders and supporters.
BRAC is a global leader in developing cost-effective, evidence-based poverty innovations in extremely poor, conflict-prone and post-disaster settings. These include programmes in education, healthcare, microfinance, girls’ empowerment, agriculture, human and legal rights, social enterprises, a bank, a university, and the world’s largest mobile money platform.
The new role will lead the BRAC UK Fundraising and New Business team to meet bold fundraising targets and will be responsible for developing and implementing a fundraising strategy that supports BRAC’s new global wide strategy for the charity, aiming to reach over 250 million people by 2030. The Deputy CEO and Director of Partnerships will also develop a healthy funding pipeline, diversify BRAC UK’s current donor funding portfolio, build and strengthen existing relationships and strategic partnerships, and oversee effective reporting and accountability to donors.
The charity is looking for an inspirational leader with strong experience in an international development organisation and an impressive track record in fundraising results, particularly in the field of institutional donors. You will also need experience of developing fundraising strategies, a strong knowledge of UK government funding and you will have lived and worked in the Global South. This will be combined with excellent communication and people management skills, the ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of people across different countries, and the willingness and ability to travel regularly to Africa and Asia.
For an informal conversation prior to applying to this role, please contact Suzie Spooner on +44 (0) 7960 932 315
Vacancy Reference Number:
HOP/P/UK-R1
Position title:
Head of Programmes
Reports to:
Programme Director
Location:
Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE
And
Remotely
Hours of Work:
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary guideline:
(Up to) £40,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)
Terms of Employment:
Permanent Contract (with a 3-Month Probationary Period)
Application Process & Closing Date:
Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than Wednesday, 17th February 2021
Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):
Interviews: W/C 1st March 2021
Start: ASAP thereafter
Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold a Zoom Interview with Muslim Hands.
About Us:
Muslim Hands is a UK based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The Head Office in Nottingham and a fundraising team in Whitechapel London; occasional travel between the two locations. Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team during an exciting period of growth and change as we have ambitious plans to grow our activities by 2025.
Role Overview:
The Head of Programmes will ensure the implementation of the MH programmes Strategy, which encompasses the implementation of international programme.
The Head of UK Programmes will report to the Director of Programmes and manage the thematic programmes team.
The candidate will have demonstrable experience of successful delivery of international programmes and project management. Ideally will have experience and knowledge of WASH, Food, Health and Livelihood programmes.
Main Responsibilities:
- Strategy
- To ensure that the MH programmes strategy and theory of change for MH programmes aligns with and in support MH’s global strategy.
- Carry out regular performance and annual review of programmes based on strategic aims and KPI’s
- Programme Management
- Review proposals of proposed interventions to ensure innovative projects and programmes are designed adhering to sectoral standards, principles in accordance with guideline on humanitarian interventions and best practice
- Overseeing end to end cycle of the programme
- Effectively coordinate and liaise with partners to successfully implement interventions
- Ensure effective M&E arrangements through impact evaluation.
- Ensure the programme is in line with MH policies and procedures
- Ensure the effective use of the internal programme management system
- Ensure all programmes are in line with due diligence, risk procedures
- Finance and compliance
- To ensure effective implementation of projects through progress and financial reporting
- Develop MH programme budget
- Ensure that all records are maintained and stored appropriately in line with MH document management and IT policies
- Ensure documents and relevant procedures are correctly and appropriately applied.
- Networking and Influencing
- To significantly raise the profile and visibility of MH Program
- Represent MH on national and regional platforms. To develop understanding and support and to work in collaboration with faith-based and non-faith-based organisations
- Using MH and other networks with local CSOs and Government bodies to promote MH UK programmes
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure the internal visibility of MH programmes
- Capacity Strengthening
- Provide insight into programme trends to all relevant internal stakeholders and become a champion for Programmes internally and externally
- Ensure the vision, values and aim of the programme continue to be embedded in all areas of work and are clearly communicated internally and externally.
- Ensuring areas of MH are in line with current Programmes trends
- To work closely with colleagues and partners with relevant technical expertise to ensure (planning, monitoring, fundraising, M&E and governance and other appropriate support is available for programmes.
- Communication and Marketing
- To provide key case studies to communication colleagues, in order to create further opportunities by highlighting key stories which heighten the awareness of the Programmes
- To undertake all tasks and duties in an effective, efficient, transparent, and wholly accountable manner
- To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct.
- To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in fundraising activities and ensuring the availability of staff during our peak periods.
- To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager.
- To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices.
Note: This job description will change from time to time due to changes within the Organisation as well as the updating of procedures within your department. If there is a major change to your role then a new job description will be produced.
About the Successful Candidate:
Essential:
- Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
- Must be able to either:
- Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
- Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.
- Uphold Muslim Hands’ Organisational Values
Education:
Essential:
- University Degree (BA, BSc).
Desirable:
- MBA, or masters level degree in International Development or related subject.
Experience:
Essential:
- Experience of programme management in low- and middle-income countries.
- Experience of leading and managing teams.
- Setting up new projects and programmes.
- Understanding of and working with monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
Desirable:
- Charities/INGO experience.
- Experience of working with institutional donors
This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this is you please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable quoting the above reference number!!
Deadline for applications is Wednesday, 17th February 2021, however, we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found.
NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.
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SUMMARY
We are looking for an Operations Manager to work with our London-based team. You will be conscientious, with an attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills, and above all have a strong commitment to social and environmental justice. This is a great opportunity to join an organisation working at the nexus of human rights and tropical forest protection.
Reporting to the ED, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organisation and ensuring these are carried out in accordance with agreed policies and processes including internal systems, compliance and safeguarding.
THE ROLE
Human resources
- Ensuring the organisation is appropriately staffed and skilled to fulfil its strategic direction.
- Working with other Senior Management Team members and line managers to ensure the charity recruits, trains and retains outstanding members of staff.
- Overseeing the development and implementation of RFUK’s HR strategies and policies.
- Building a highly inclusive and supportive culture ensuring team members thrive and organisational outcomes are met.
- Leading on effective processes for recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management, appraisals and training of staff.
- Providing strategic HR advice, acting as a point of contact for staff and managers in relation to employment law.
- HR administration, including management of our online HR system, HR documentation and monitoring of key dates in the employee lifecycle.
Organisational policies and compliance
- Overseeing the development and upkeep of RFUK’s internal governance documents and procedures in line with UK legislation and aid sector standards.
- In conjunction with the Programmes team, ensuring compliance with international donor requirements and integrating these into our organisational policies where appropriate.
- Serving as RFUK’s data protection officer.
- Ensuring adherence to our code of conduct with employees, beneficiaries, partners, funders and all those who come into contact with RFUK.
- With Programmes staff, ensuring that all staff are fully aware of and comply with the prescribed policies and procedures, including travel safety and security arrangements, anti-bribery, safeguarding, procurement etc.
Finance
With the Finance Manager:
- Preparation and monitoring of organisational budgets and cash flow forecasts.
- Assisting with the annual organisational audit and project-specific audits and coordinating/incorporating any required changes.
- Ensuring value for money and maximising financial efficiency in the internal functioning of the organisation.
- Assisting with banking facilities and payment runs, including international transfers.
- Management of cash held in the office; assisting with regular cash reconciliations.
- Liaising with the Programmes team to ensure that required financial information is made publicly available (e.g. in compliance with the International Aid Transparency Initiative, Charity Commission etc.).
General operations
- Ensuring there are adequate internal communications systems to enable staff to carry out their jobs effectively.
- Assisting with coordination of office meetings, organisational away days and no travel weeks.
- Participating in regular SMT meetings.
- Liaising with the Board and the ED in ensuring that regular Board meetings are held, agendas set and outcomes implemented.
- Ensuring that the highest possible standards are established and maintained for the RFUK staff’s working environment, and that infrastructure such as IT and other systems are adequate for staff to carry out their work.
- Carrying out other tasks as may be requested by the Executive Director.
PROFILE AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- A minimum of 5-years’ experience as an operations manager in a small to medium size organisation
- Demonstrable experience developing and improving organisational policies in accordance with regulatory changes and industry best practice
- HR management experience and demonstrable knowledge of best practice in the field
- Excellence in compliance and risk management with advanced knowledge of UK and international regulatory environment
- Ability to set and manage organisational budgets
- Degree in relevant field
- Excellent command of Microsoft programmes, including Excel
Desirable
- Experience of working in charity sector, particularly international development
- French or Spanish speaking
- Knowledge of safeguarding requirements
Personal attributes
- Strong personal commitment to RFUK’s mission and to social and environmental justice in general
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and oral
- Careful and conscientious with demonstrable attention to detail
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to multiple deadlines
- Proactive, collaborative and approachable
- Personal integrity
- Interest in human rights & environmental issues
SUMMARY, TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Hours, remuneration and place of work:
The post is offered on a 2-year fixed term contract with possibility of extension. The role will be subject to a 6-month probationary period.
The post is a full-time position, based on a 35-hour working week in our North London office. Remote working will be in operation during lockdown.
The starting salary is £41,869 gross per annum.
Monthly salary is paid by Bank Automated Credit transfer, on the 25th of every month.
Holidays, sick pay and other benefits are provided in accordance with statutory requirements. 30 days paid leave per year are offered.
Workplace pension (4% employer contribution).
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
RFUK is an equal opportunities employer, and makes no discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, age, physical abilities, religious or sexual persuasion.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send your CV and with a cover letter of two pages maximum, explaining your motivation and providing concrete evidence of why you are suitable for the position. Please also specify where you saw this job advertisement.
The deadline for submission is 31 January 2021.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Prospectus are pleased to be partnering with The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) to recruit a Head of Operations and Change. This role is being offered for a tenure of 1 year with a view to extend and can be based in The Hauge or the UK.
ICM is an accredited non-governmental organisation who supports, represents and works to strengthen professional associations of midwives throughout the world to achieve common goals in the care of mothers and newborns.
Approaching their 100th year anniversary, it is an exciting time to join the organisation as they embark on a journey of growth, development and sustainability.
As Head of Operations and Change, this role will have both strategic and operational oversight of finances, governance, events and HR matters together with operations functions within the organisation. Forming part of the senior leadership team, working closely with the chief executive, this role will look to formulate the operational business plan, addressing strategic priorities and the development and sustainability of ICM. Part of this role will also manage IT systems, management information, databases, systems and processes, ensuring that ICM have the most effecient systems for delivery in a global environment. As a change manager you will play a key role in the organisations development, creating and implementing change management strategies, policies and plans that maximise employee adoption.
The successful candidate will have previously worked in a similar role, managing operational functions, finance, resources and change management, with proven working experience at a strategic level. Experience of developing and delivering operational services and implementing strategic planning management frameworks in a complex, political and changing environment is paramount, as is knowledge of the use of information technology in the management of financial systems. You will possess significant experience applying change management principles, methodologies, and tools as well as have knowledge in leading innovation and transformational change, particularly in response to the demands of an organisation that is undergoing a significant growth.
Please initially apply with a Word Copy of your CV - more information about the role and the organisation will be provided to suitable candidates.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
Given the unprecedented volume of interest in our roles, consultants are unable to support with general job search advice or specific enquiries before application. Instead please do either register your CV on our website or submit your CV for any roles that interest you to ensure that your application is reviewed in line with the position. Should you be successfully longlisted or we are able to assist in your job search we will be in contact to discuss next steps.
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We are looking for a fundraiser with a strong passion and commitment to social and environmental justice to join our team. You will be proactive, creative and an excellent communicator who will bring a proven track record of building and developing successful partnerships to this role. This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation working at the nexus of human rights and tropical forest protection.
Role and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Fundraising Coordinator will be responsible for developing and overseeing RFUK’s fundraising strategy and developing our partnerships with institutional donors, trusts and foundations, ethical corporates, and individual givers.
Fundraising strategy and management:
- Develop and update RFUK’s fundraising strategy (cost-benefit analysis of different funding streams, preparation and execution of plans etc.).
- Ensure proper planning and coordination of the fundraising activities, including preparation of annual workplans.
- Work with the Executive Director and the Finance Manager to set appropriate annual organizational income and expenditure budgets and targets.
- Monitor unrestricted fundraising income and expenditure and provide regular reports and projections for the ED, Finance Manager and Board of Trustees as required.
- Work closely with the Executive Director and Communications Coordinator to ensure high quality communications for fundraising purposes.
- Carry out any other duties from time to time, as determined by the Executive Director.
Corporates, trusts & foundations:
- Devise and implement strategies for developing and maintaining strategic partnerships, identifying growth areas and opportunities within the ethical corporate sector.
- Research, identify and cultivate relationships with current and prospective companies, trusts and foundations, including the preparation of narrative/financial proposals and presentations.
- Represent RFUK at a range of events and functions with the aim of building relationships with potential donors.
- Manage and update our ethical partnership policy and checklist.
Programmes fundraising:
In coordination with the Head of Programmes:
- Lead on prospect research, cultivation and networking, in collaboration with relevant programmes staff.
- Support the development of funding applications where required.
- Advise on the technical content of the proposals, ensuring they meet donor expectations and maximising chances of success.
- Participate in the Programmes fundraising working group.
Public outreach:
- Develop and cultivate our regular giving pool: managing recruitment, retention and conversion to regular donors.
- With the Communications Coordinator, develop a digital marketing strategy to build our supporter base and extend our brand.
- Manage supporter appeals including the summer appeal and the Big Give Challenge.
- Develop plans for high net-worth individuals, legacy giving, schools outreach and events.
- Management of fundraising volunteers as required.
PROFILE AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge and experience
Essential:
- At least 4 years of managerial experience in charity fundraising, preferably in an international development context
- Demonstrable achievements in securing large grants and increasing individual giving and other revenue streams
- Excellent communications skills, able to produce high-quality, publication standard materials
- Ability to write compelling fundraising materials
- Ability to build trusting relationships with a range of different interest groups in support of our mission
- Strong organisational skills including the development and monitoring of large-scale budgets and workplans
- Ability to lead strategic thinking and development
- Competency in Microsoft office programmes
Desirable:
- French and/or Spanish speaking
- Competency in design and video editing software programmes
- Social media savvy
- Experience of working in Africa or South America and with an environmental and human rights focus
- Knowledge of ethical screening processes for corporate partnerships.
- Knowledge of new funding trends in the areas of climate change, forests and human rights.
- Experience securing grants from governments and institutional funders.
Personal attributes
- Strong personal commitment to RFUK’s mission and to social and environmental justice in general
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and oral
- Cultural sensitivity and demonstrable commitment to RFUK’s values and to the principles of inclusion and non-discrimination
- Demonstrable ability to build coalitions and networks for collaboration
- Desire and capacity to work on complex issues
- Careful and conscientious with demonstrable attention to detail
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to multiple deadlines
- Proactive and collaborative
- Personal integrity
SUMMARY, TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The post is offered on a 2-year fixed term contract with possibility of extension. The role will be subject to a 6-month probationary period.
The post is a full-time position, based on a 35-hour working week in our North London office. Flexible working arrangements may be considered for exceptional candidates and in line with our staff handbook.
The starting salary is £32,651 - £38,063 gross per annum, depending on experience.
Monthly salary is paid by Bank Automated Credit transfer, on the 25th of every month.
Holidays, sick pay and other benefits are provided in accordance with statutory requirements. 30 days paid leave per year are offered.
Workplace pension (4% employer contribution).
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
RFUK is an equal opportunities employer, and makes no discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, age, physical abilities, religious or sexual persuasion.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send your CV and with a cover letter of two pages maximum, explaining your motivation and providing concrete evidence of why you are suitable for the position. Please specify where you found this job advertisement. The deadline for submission is 31 January 2021.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Fundraising & Engagement Assistant
(Full-time, permanent)
£27,648.03 rising on an annual incremental basis. War on Want also offers
a 6% contributory pension scheme
Based in London office or home based depending on Covid-19 restrictions
War on Want is a dynamic, radical organisation that runs hard-hitting campaigns against the root causes of poverty and human rights violation. We work in partnership and active solidarity with grassroots groups around the world, as part of the movement for global justice.
We are seeking a Fundraising & Engagement Assistant to provide support across the Income and Engagement team and help to boost our activities. The successful candidate will work across a range of exciting new projects, and support the roll out of new systems for supporter engagement and data management. The Assistant will take on leadership of crucial day to day supporter care and supporter data management processes; help us to research and approach new potential major funders; and have the opportunity to contribute to the management of War on Want’s external communications activities and social media channels.
This an opportunity for a committed non-profit professional early in their career to gain experience of a wide range of fundraising and communications functions in the context of an international human rights organisation. The post-holder will have significant opportunities for professional development, and will play a vital role in driving forward War on Want’s work for human rights around the world.
Application deadline: 12 noon, Friday 12 February 2021
Date for interviews: Expected w/c 22nd Feb, but applications will be reviewed on rolling basis
War on Want welcomes applications from all members of the community. We strive to be an equal opportunities employer.
Please note that we can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor working visa applications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.