Job Summary

Job Title: Trusts and Grants Manager

Location: This is a remotely-based role and some travel may be required.
Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time
Salary: Up to £33,815.00 per annum

Additional Information:       We operate flexi time and flexible working. Full UK driving licence is essential

This closes on Friday 20th May and interviews will be held on the 31st May.  

About Thera

Thera Trust are a charity that support people with a learning disability. We are people-centred and we want to demonstrate that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society. You’ll see our dedication to our values throughout of our work.

It’s a fascinating and exciting time to join us as our fundraising team begins to mature, developing the foundations of fundraising programmes to support our activity for years to come.

We’re are a tight-knit, dynamic and creative fundraising team with a focus on securing the right money for the right purpose and building collaborative relationships with those who support our work.

The projects we support as a fundraising team are wide-ranging and include social enterprise, employability, independence, health & wellbeing and social isolation/loneliness. Charitable funding can make a huge impact on the lives of thousands of people with a learning disability across the UK and you can play a significant role in making it happen.

Trusts and Grants

Our Trusts and Grants Team has been in existence for two years, and in that time secured over £1m towards our work. We have established strong relationships with funders who are truly invested in our work. Now we are looking to sustain these, and build more, over the long-term.

We are looking for a Trusts and Grants Manager to lead on all aspects of our trusts and grants fundraising and be responsible for securing income to support our work. You will line manage other members of the Trusts and Grants team and work strategically with the rest of the team and our subsidiary companies to deliver the right funding for the right work.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you will be responsible for investigating, researching and making approaches for new funding as well as maintaining and developing existing relationships to ensure future support.

This role is remotely based (though the team will be tight-knit, meeting regularly either in person or via phone/video calls) and an element of travelling is required. It comes with 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays.

We reserve the right to close this advert before the deadline.

There is currently no legal requirement for individuals joining Thera to be fully vaccinated against covid-19, however we do follow Government guidance and believe that they are an effective way to support everyone's safety. There is an expectation of anyone joining us that if vaccinations against any disease/virus become law, then you will be required to follow such guidance, and your contract of employments will reflect this.

Grants Manager 

We are seeking a Grants Manager to take lead responsibility for individual grant programmes for a leading health charity at an exciting time of growth. 

Position: Grants Manager 

Location: Homebased with occasional travel to Warwick

Salary: £42,000 - £48,000 per annum 

Hours: Full time – 35 hours 

About the role:

As Grants Manager you will be responsible for managing a small team within a geographical portfolio reporting to the Senior Grants Manager/Head of Grants to leading the delivery of the grant making and grant management process, awarding funding to Member Charities.

In addition to line management, you will manage a more complex portfolio of grants, taking a relational approach to grant making and acting as a key contact point for internal and external stakeholders. You will take lead responsibility for individual grant programmes and ensure consistency in interpretation of programme criteria and assessments across the grants team engagement. The experience level of this post means that the role will hold higher responsibility in terms of delegated decision making and escalation of more complex issues across grants management functions and provide line management the Senior Grants Officers and coaching and support for team members. 

The role is an integral part of the Grants Team which collectively delivers the grants programmes of the Charity to further the organisational impact strategy. 

About You:

To be successful in this role you will need to have the ability to work at a strategic level, be excellent at building relationships and strong leadership and management skills.

You will also bring with you the following experience:

• Significant knowledge of grant making and grant programmes in excess of £1million 

• Strong knowledge of grant making processes and systems, ideally gained from a variety of sources

• Strong experience of relational grant management 

• Good understanding of the landscape of grant making, ideally within the voluntary sector, health sector or NHS 

• Good experience of grant management systems, e.g. Salesforce 

• Strong understanding of charities and charity governance 

• Experience of monitoring, evaluation, and impact measurement 

• Significant leadership and  people management experience, could be gained through leading staff or volunteers. 

• Strong reporting and analytical skills. Evidence of creative thinking and problem-solving skills. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Able to assimilate information clearly and prepare appropriate, clear, and concise content. 

• Strong presentation skills, confidence to deliver presentations, training, or grants + support 

• Experience of co-production, collaboration and partnership working 

• Self starter with ability to work remotely with a UK wide team 

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Grants Manager, Grant Programmes Manager, Grants and Programmes Manager, Grant Scheme Manager, Charitable Grants Manager, Head of Grants Management, Grants Operation Lead, Grants Director, Trusts and Grants Manager, Senior Grants & Programmes Manager, Programme Funding Manager, etc.

Office and hybrid working in Leeds, or homeworking

We are working in partnership with brainstrust, a charity that helps people diagnosed with a brain tumour, and their loved ones, access proactive support, a community, and good information that can improve knowledge and understanding, reduce anxiety, increase preparedness for events, instil control and improve satisfaction with treatment. They work in clinical settings to secure the best possible care for those with a brain tumour, campaign to solve real issues and provide personalised support and resources that help people with a brain tumour, and their loved ones, to live the life they want after diagnosis.

We are seeking a Grants and Trusts Fundraising Manager, who working directly with the Chief Executive, will maintain and develop an essential income stream for the organisation. The postholder will manage the existing grants and trusts funding pipeline (c. £160k secured), research and develop new opportunities, and build and steward funder relationships to deliver a sustainable pipeline, including timely and accurate reporting to funders. You will be working with a dynamic, energetic, and supportive team who are truly passionate about changing lives.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Minimum of two years’ experience successfully working in a fundraising role, ideally with a proven track record of achievement in Grants and Trusts fundraising.
• Excellent written skills to create accurate, powerful, compelling, and persuasive proposals/bids and other copy in a range of formats and tailored for the audience.
• Experience of prospect researching and managing pipelines.
• Experience in stewarding and reporting to funders.
• Knowledge of budgets important, but ability to prepare budgets is not essential.

We are seeking an individual with a creative approach, with the ability to build relationships with people from a range of backgrounds and levels of seniority, manage a variety of tasks to meet deadlines under occasional time pressure, and with the capability to adjust communications according to the audience. Working autonomously and collaboratively is expected. 

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Charisma Charity Recruitment, your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

Closing date for applications: 24 May 2022, however applications are being reviewed and interviews are being conducted on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

Title: Grants and Investment Manager
Employment Status: 5 days a week
Salary: £35,000 
Location: Remote in the UK. Offices in Tottenham and Bermondsey, London.
Deadline: 3 June 2022, 11.59pm
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Thank you for your interest in the Grants and Investment Manager post at Do it Now Now (DINN). This work is specifically related to our grant fund, Common Call. 
The job description below describes the main responsibilities of the post; the person specification relates directly to the job description and is a list of the skills and experience that we consider necessary for the post. Please read the information carefully. The applicants who fit the person specification most closely will be shortlisted for an interview, so please make sure you tell us everything relevant to your application in your CV and covering letter.
DINN is committed to a policy of equal opportunities, and we ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and equally. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, vulnerable adults and the elderly. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

apply here

About us and the context for this role
DINN is an open innovation organisation committed to bringing social empowerment to Black communities across the globe. We bring charities, social entrepreneurs, startup teams, social innovators, investors, and philanthropists together to address social challenges, solve problems and support the development of under-represented groups and Black communities specifically. Find out more on the Do it Now Now website.
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In 2021 we wanted to better achieve our mission by building upon the creation of Common Call. We have had the opportunity to connect with some fantastic, Black-led impact organisations in the UK that deliver transformative services in their communities. Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, these organisations have had to pivot and change how they respond to their communities’ urgent needs. It has not always been easy, but they have pulled through, continuing to make an impact during this uncertain time. The position of Grants and Community Support Manager plays a pivotal role in this. You can read our recent report on our Common Call work here.
As the postholder, you would need to work collaboratively as part of our dedicated team. You will be a self-starter and will be aligned with our core values, sharing our passion for delivering change in an enterprising and empowering way. The role is an excellent opportunity for someone with an interest in social change, charities, and social enterprises to apply their experience and skills to further our purpose to of improving Black people’s lives in the UK.

Purpose Statement 
The Grants and Investment Manager will be responsible for the smooth running of grants systems, payments, and processes in addition to community building to engage our grantees and grantee pipeline. Between grant-making calls, the post-holder will contribute to the management of any funding programmes being run across the organisation, monitoring and evaluation, research projects, thought leadership and represent DINN in key spaces to grow a deeper understanding of Black-led charities and social enterprises across the UK.
The role holder will work closely with the Director of Investments and Grants, Finance and Executive teams to provide a joined-up Grants administration function.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of the grant application process for all funding streams, including communication with applicants.
• Scope new opportunities to innovate and elevate our processes to ensure we are always following best practice.
• Adopt best practices such as participatory grant making and other key practices
• Grow networks of key stakeholders to ensure our grant management work is always well connected to the wider community of funders, VCSEs and other stakeholders.
• Run process evaluations and work to the theory of change/logic model that has been adopted for the work.
• Provision of assistance in monitoring the progress of grants awarded and ensuring adequate evaluation of impact and timely reporting to the SMT and Board.
• Production of papers on recommended grant applications for consideration at the Investment Committee and production of relevant papers for the Board Pack.
• Assisting the Director of Investment and Grants in monitoring the progress of grants awarded and ensuring evaluation and impact systems are adhered to by grantees.
• Curate and coordinate our events and workshop programmes 
• Management of the grant reporting process to external funders, including liaising with Finance, Executive and other teams to coordinate information and responses.

Administration 

• Production and dissemination of the Grants Committee pack to staff and Board.
• Developing and supporting the application processes for other grant programmes without direct responsibility.
• Managing the grant payment process in collaboration with colleagues.
• To support Executives with ad hoc assignments, and to represent DINN as necessary.
• Ensure the CRM is kept updated with grantee information and payment data to ensure accurate financial reporting and forecasting.

Essential Skills/ Abilities 

• Strong analytical ability
• Strong IT skills - user of full Microsoft Office suite including Excel and PPT
• Ability to work positively with a wide range of individuals
• Ability to work independently and flexibly
• Self-motivated, with strong customer service skills
• Ability to use initiative and anticipate requirements
• Excellent organisational abilities
• A team player, willing to collaborate with colleagues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate with confidence, tact, and clarity with a range of individuals and groups in a variety of settings, including phone, video call, face to face, and email.

​About You 

1. You’re highly organised and self-motivated. 
2. You are an ambitious leader. You recognise the importance of what we are trying to achieve and see your role in that. 
3. You’re resourceful. You know how to find things, solve things, answer questions, reach people.
4. You are passionate about the cause. You have a demonstrated interest and motivation to support young Black people to succeed in the digital and creative industries.
5. You have sound judgement. You work independently, and when faced with issues react calmly and logically.
6. You're a positive, solutions-oriented, and entrepreneurial individual with a drive for excellence.
7. You can engage remotely and with autonomy.
8. You’re a team player and manager, with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Do it Now Now is dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We’re committed to creating a workplace where employees thrive both personally and professionally. We also believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve—in race, gender, age, cultures and beliefs—and we support this diversity through all of our employment practices.

​Thank you for your consideration.

Digital technology helps care services spend more time caring. It helps the people we support keep control of their lives, and of their care. And in recent months, the need for information to be shared securely and efficiently between health and care services has become even more apparent. But there can be risks – for example how information is kept safe and secure, and what happens if a digital system fails.

Better Security, Better Care (BSBC) is a support programme to help adult social care providers to store and share information safely through the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT). The DSPT is a free, online self-assessment for health and care providers to evaluate and improve their data and cyber security.

The BSBC programme supports the sector with resources and assistance to help care providers complete the DSPT. It’s an ambitious programme with the aim that all CQC registered adult social care services will have completed the DSPT. The programme is delivered by a diverse group of care sector organisations, including many local care associations, with colleagues from the NHS, ADASS and local councils also involved.

About you and the role

As Policy and Grants Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring the successful and smooth running of our programme, by providing operational assistance to the team, liaising with our partners and grantees and addressing all manner of different challenges. You'll manage programme-critical functions and will take an entrepreneurial approach to improving operations. Confident working remotely with some travel. You'll report to the Programme Director.

Here’s a taste of what you’ll do:

• Running programme projects. Taking the lead on developing, tendering and managing a programme of grant funded projects aimed at improving the adult social care sector's ability to adopt good cyber security standards through the DSPT.

• Grant management and monitoring. Making sure our grant process is fit for purpose, including Expression of Interest (EOI), grant agreement, monitoring and reporting.

• Drafting supplier and contractor documentation, liaising with suppliers to ensure invoices are in line with agreements, liaising with our project officer on expenses and invoicing.

• Stakeholder management and relationship building. Working closely alongside our policy partners to ensure the programme is involved in the development of new cyber and digital programmes involving social care.

• Tracking and managing key compliance and governance processes. Managing paperwork and reporting for the board.

• Ensuring regular communications to the grantees and stakeholders, working closely with the Communications Manager and Engagement Manager to develop the comms and publications around the programme of special projects.

• Providing reports to the board and relevant stakeholders. Managing an effective project monitoring system and proposing developments and improvements where necessary.

• Grow with the role. As the programme grows, lead the delivery of our local and regional support as well as working closely with the wider Better Security, Better Care and Digital Social Care teams to ensure the programme is embedded in the digital developments across the sector.

Your skills

You'll be the right person for this job if:

• You're passionate about solving problems, no matter if their big or small; and have a strong mindset of getting things done.

• You will have experience of working in or alongside adult social care providers.

• You will be comfortable managing multiple projects at the same time.

• You will be confident using Teams.

• You will have experience developing and managing programmes or projects from tender to completion.

• You appreciate the big picture of our mission and balance that with a collaborative mindset to prioritise your work. 

• You have excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.

• You feel comfortable dealing with uncertainty and ambiguity.

• You are willing to learn and can develop new skills and can tackle new areas.

Benefits

You'll benefit from:

• Salary £43,000 (pro rata)

• fully flexible, remote working

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Next steps

All you need to do is start the process by clicking through below to apply via the Applied platform.

You’ll answer some questions that are related to your day-to-day job. After the job closes, your answers will go through our sift process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers.

If you are shortlisted, we’ll invite you to the next step, which includes a video interview. Also, we love giving feedback, so at the end of the application process, we'll let you know how well you performed.

Expected duration of this application process: 4-6 weeks

We are an equal opportunities employer

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

This is an exciting time at Cruse Bereavement Support. Our strategy ‘Bereaved People First’, is taking shape and the charity is under-going significant transformation. This role is essential for the delivery of the strategy and the well-being of bereaved people across the country.

Over 3.5 million of Cruse’s income currently comes from statutory sources at a local, regional and national level. You will be responsible for increasing this income, primarily from Local Authorities; identifying new opportunities, submitting relevant applications and supporting our Hubs and network of local branches to build strong relationships these vital funders of our work.

Working within the Philanthropy and Partnerships team to pursue a wide range of exciting opportunities, you will help ensure long-term sustainability and growth by securing income to develop services locally.

Swindon Carers Centre provides advice, information and support to unpaid carers aged 5 and upwards who look after a family member or friend who due to age, physical or mental illness, addiction or disability cannot manage on their own.  We recently won the Wiltshire Life Charity of the Year Award 2022.

We are seeking a passionate, effective, and committed individual to become part of our friendly, professional team. The post holder will develop and grow our grant-funded programmes and lead on overall grant management, monitoring reports, project evaluation and communicating the impact of our work.

Key Responsibilities

• Write compelling applications to funders, selling Swindon Carers Centre as a high quality, reliable, dynamic service
• Project manage the entire process for impact and evaluation reporting, including facilitating cross-team discussions; liaising with all members of the Senior Leadership Team to inform the writing of reports that satisfy funding body needs
• Collate and evaluate monitoring reports, data and impact-based information from the Senior Leadership Team and the Management Team and ensure reports to funders are completed and delivered to timelines
• Oversee and quality assure all grant information and submissions to be included in impact reports
• Develop work plans, timetables and deadlines to achieve deliverables.
• Analyse grant, impact and monitoring reports for success and progress stories, learning and reporting of accurate data
• Oversee and maintain a calendar of proposals and report deadlines, ensuring that funder needs are met effectively, efficiently and on time by planning key milestones and deadlines for data collection
• Assist the Media and Communications Manager with the creation of externally facing grant-related documents and impact reports
• Work to the achieve the agreed yearly unrestricted income set by SLT 

  Flexibility - Swindon Carers Centre offers employees the opportunity to work flexibly, with a mixture of working from our office location and from your home address. This role can be a mainly remote working post, but occasional travel within Swindon/Wiltshire will be required at times.

The role

The Grants administration officer is responsible for the day-today running and administration of FfWG’s grant programmes. You will act as the key point of contact for applicants and support and co-ordinate the work of Grants Committee. (The Committee is made up of volunteers who assess and make award recommendations.) You will report to the Chair of the Grants Committee and the Board of Governors and work closely with the Company Secretary.

This is a part-time, permanent, home-based role. You will be the sole employee of the organisation working closely with the Company Secretary and the voluntary Chair of the Grants Committee.

Key tasks and responsibilities

The responsibilities of the post will include:

• Responding to all grant queries and providing advice to applicants and awardees
• Managing the day-to-day operation of FfWG’s on-line grant application database
• Overseeing applications, ensuring eligibility and coordinating allocation of eligible applications for assessment
• Convening and supporting the grants committee, including preparation of committee papers, reports and financial information, as well as taking minutes at meeting
• Sending award and rejection letters to applicants following approval by the Board of Governors
• Collating awardee condition information and making grant payments to awardees
• Maintaining accurate and up to date data on grants and preparing reports as required
• Ensuring that the grants information on FfWG’s website is accurate and up to date
• Making payments on behalf of FfWG
• Performing any other duties that might be reasonably expected and determined from time to time

Grassroots Movements Programme Manager

Are you someone with experience of being involved with social movements and work within the grant-making field? Are you excited at the prospect of being able to co-design a new funding stream to support social movements?

We’re looking for a dynamic individual to co-lead our new funding programme for social movements aimed at resourcing movements that are situated on the frontlines of social and environmental injustice, and who are striving for transformative change.

You will need to have a good understanding of both these worlds, experience of participatory processes, exceptional communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with a range of groups and audiences

The movements fund has emerged within JRCT through a careful process of learning, listening and consultation. The fund is rooted in a movement led decision-making process and will be allocating £1 million over 3 grant rounds in 2022-23. This fund is more important than ever in the context of deep structural inequalities and injustices within our society.

For more information and to apply:

• Download the application pack 
• Send your CV and cover letter by 29th May
• Interviews will take place on the 17th June in London

We welcome all applicants and are keen to enhance our team to reflect the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve.  We would like to encourage applications from disabled people, those from LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and those experiencing other forms of marginalisation, as they are underrepresented at this level.

Please apply via our website.

Are you a strategic and creative thinker who can build and develop new and existing networks and relationships? Do you have an in-depth knowledge of the fundraising sector including grant making trusts and foundations? Are you keen to help give children who’ve had a difficult start in life an equal chance of a bright future? We are very passionate about what we do and are seeking a Fundraising Manager to maintain and develop important income streams for our organisation.

Who we are
Adoption UK is the leading charity providing support, community, and advocacy for adopters, adopted people and all those parenting or supporting children who cannot live with their birth parents. With a presence in all four nations of the UK, Adoption UK works with those with lived experience, professionals and politicians to bring about real change in people’s lives.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. Under-representative groups such as ethnic minorities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it.

 What you’ll be doing

This position is responsible for managing and growing the charity’s income from third sector funders, including grant making trusts and foundations and major donors. You will develop and deliver ambitious fundraising campaigns that are compelling to funders interested in making a long-term difference to young people and families.

Who you are

With a background in income development and implementing fundraising  policies and processes, you are a strategic thinker with the ability develop and submit compelling bid applications, ensuring income against Adoption UK’s strategic priorities. You will have:

• Significant income development experience and knowledge of grant making trusts and foundations;
• Delivering complex projects on time and to budget;
• Considerable experience in writing persuasive proposal documents and bids;
• Experience of managing multiple stakeholders including grant managers and major donors;

What we offer

This is a permanent contract, working 35 hours per week, attracting a salary of £35,199 per annum. We offer remote/hybrid working and positively embrace flexible working, recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life. We are happy to discuss your circumstances at interview stage.

Our benefits include generous annual leave which accumulates with service, Christmas closure, development days, employee assistance programme, enhanced family leave and enhanced sick pay.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect everyone working with us to share this commitment.

If you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for adoptive and kinship care families, we would love to hear from you.

Before completing the application form, we highly encourage you to download the candidate pack. This pack contains the Role Profile and guidance notes which will help you to complete the application form against the criteria we are looking for, if you have skills that you believe can support this role and they are not covered in the criteria, then please still apply and let us know in your application pack.

The closing date for applications is 17 June 2022. Interviews are expected to be on 24 or 28 June 2022.

This role is also associated with the following titles:

Trusts and Foundations Development Manager, Fundraising Manager, Trusts and Philanthropy Fundraising Manger, Income Development Manager, Third Sector Income Development Manager

Grandmentors Project Coordinator

Fixed Term Contract
Job Ref: V398
Hours/Days per week: 35 hours per week – (Flexible days/hours)
Salary: £24,000 plus attractive employee benefits package
Start date: ASAP
Location: Homebased (regular travel around Surrey)
Closing date: 22nd May 2022
Interview date and Location: Week commencing 23rd May, Microsoft Teams

Volunteering Matters

At Volunteering Matters we use volunteering’s unique power to bring people together and build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK.

We bring people together to resolve some of society’s most complex issues.  From social isolation and loneliness; improving health and wellbeing; building skills, confidence, and opportunity; to ensuring young people can become change makers in their community, the impact that we make is great.  And we won’t stop until everyone in the UK has the opportunity to thrive.

People-led and impact driven, we are a national charity that is deeply embedded in local areas across the UK.  We operate in five regions: London and the South East; Wales and the West of England; East of England; the Midlands and North West England; and Scotland and North East England.  We also have an Employee Volunteering Team with over 25 years’ experience, acting as a broker to provide tailor-made solutions to employers. We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all.

This is an exciting time to be joining the team.  We’re changing the way we work to meet new ambitions and make sure our impact continues to grow alongside out business.

Role Purpose

To work alongside our existing Project Coordinator to develop and deliver all aspects of our Grandmentors project in Surrey, ensuring it achieves its aims, objectives, outcomes, and targets. The post holder will work closely with the Virtual College and Leaving Care teams within Surrey County Council and local volunteers to ensure that we improve and empower the lives of care leavers (aged 16-25) through the unique power of inter-generational mentoring.

Key Duties Responsibilities

• To effectively deliver the service to ensure the project meets its agreed targets and millstones.
• Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and local authority staff at a day-to day level.
• To ensure volunteers are recruited, appropriately trained and supported in their role; this will involve processing volunteer expenses, DBS checks and maintaining databases.
• To ensure regular communication between project staff and volunteers is maintained and that regular supervision for volunteers is provided.
• To work with your line manager to ensure project expenditure is in line with the budget.
• To maintain accurate administration, for all aspects of the project.
• To maintain accurate records on all aspects of the project and submit data onto a secure database.
• To manage and maintain effective monitoring and evaluation records to capture impact and outcomes and ensure contractual compliance.
• To implement and maintain appropriate risk assessment management processes.
• To prepare regular reports including quarterly progress updates, impact reports and end of year reports for both internal and external purposes.
• To develop relevant information to promote and raise the profile of Volunteering Matters locally.
• To promote and adhere to Volunteering Matters Equality and Diversity Policy and all other Volunteering Matters policies which relate to the work of Grandmentors.
• To comply with the applicable Health and Safety and Safeguarding regulations.
• To contribute to joint working and teamwork across Volunteering Matters.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a demanding and developing workload
• Ability to assess risk and carry out risk assessments
• Evidence of good administrative and IT skills and the ability to maintain project monitoring and administrative records
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and partners
• The ability to motivate, enthuse and empower yourself and others.

Experience Required

• Working or volunteering directly with young adults
• Recruiting, training and managing volunteers
• Understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities
• Understanding of and commitment to GDPR and confidentiality

Qualifications

Relevant experience and values alignment is more important for this role than specific qualifications.

This role requires an enhanced DBS check which will be undertaken with the successful candidate before starting.

Location

With a flexible working policy, the postholder can be based from home or within one of the Surrey County Council offices. The postholder will need internet access to enable remote working. I.T. equipment and infrastructure will be supplied. There is an expectation to travel across Surrey in the role.

Our Values & Way of Working:

In all that we do, we embrace a philosophy of ‘Freedom within a Framework’ and are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.

This job description is intended to include the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but while some variations will be expected, these will be at an appropriate level for the role.

Diversity & Inclusion

Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.

Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments:

We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the “Experience/Skills” section of this advert. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your application or contact our HR team for more information.

We have also committed to the following pledges which positively encompass our recruitment and selection processes and methodology: The Promise, Show The Salary, Salary History.

Benefits

Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work), Unlimited Annual Leave, Employee Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick and family leave. We are also open to discuss job share applications.

GDPR Statement

If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to 6 months.  We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.

To Apply - please see our website 

Who we are:

​The Humane League is a charity ending the abuse of animals raised for food by influencing the policies of the world's biggest companies, demanding legislation, and empowering others to take action. We're a mission-driven, energetic team focussed on problem-solving and effective teamwork, and have grown significantly over the last few years. Thanks to our targeted approach, our effectiveness in reducing animal suffering and our efficient use of donations, The Humane League has been named Top Charity by the independent evaluator Animal Charity Evaluators for every rating period.

The Humane League is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment and being an equal opportunity employer. THL UK are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, demonstrating our commitment to recruiting, retaining, and supporting disabled people and people with health conditions, based on their skills and talent.

In compliance with laws and in furtherance of our commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, all applicants will receive unbiased consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodiversity, age, or veteran status.
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The position:

We are seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented individual with previous grant making and/or grant writing experience to drive progressive change for millions of farmed animals.

This is a full time, remote position based in the United Kingdom or the United States. Full-time hours equate to 40 hours/ week if based in the US and 37.5 hours/ week if based in the UK. This position requires domestic and international travel.

We will be recording a webinar hosted by Alex Suchy, VP of Global Programs and Alexandria Beck, Director of Open Wing Alliance. You can submit any questions you would like answered regarding the role and The Humane League by following the apply button. Please submit any questions by 6th June 2022 . The webinar will be available to watch on our website after 8th June 2022.

Who you are:

As the Open Wing Alliance (OWA) Grant Specialist, you will be responsible for overseeing the OWA grant and travel award programs. This position reports directly to the Head of OWA.

​You will be the point of contact for all grant recipients within the Open Wing Alliance (OWA) for work on chicken welfare. Encouraging applications, sorting them, seeking relevant feedback on them and preparing them for review by the Grant Review Board. You will work closely with OWA regional coordinators in this role as well as with THL legal and finance team to ensure we are compliant and grantees have a smooth experience. At times you will represent the OWA grantee program internally and externally.

Core Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Developing a sustainable structure for the grant program from assessing applications to determining grantees and maintaining a clear system for reporting and assessing progress
• Reviewing and adjusting OWA’s application forms and evaluation criteria for program grants and Travel Awards as needed
• Building tailored questions for applicants that advance to the interview stage and conduct detailed interviews as needed
• Serve as a member of the Grant Review Board and share grant recommendations with the Head of the OWA and the President of THL for approval
• Review and maintain all relevant grant information and data within the grant management system and in accordance with THL’s data privacy policy
• Develop clear templates and guidelines for grantee progress and financial reporting using the grant management system and grantee portal
• Collaboration with General Counsel and Operations staff to ensure that administration of program grants and Travel Awards is completed in a legal, efficient, and timely manner
• Collaboration with the legal department to tailor a written contract for each recipient of a program grant or Travel Award to ensure The Humane League is legally protected and that grantees are required to meet certain criteria
• Maintain efficient systems to process and manage all payments (program grants, Travel Awards, THL international reimbursements)
• Schedule and lead bi-annual video meetings with the recipients of program grants to develop clear goals and ensure accountability
• Assist the development team in writing grant proposals based on OWA’s current needs
• Liaison with OWA’s funders and supporters by providing updates on progress and our decision-making process
• Develop an annual report on each grant recipient's progress, feedback, and overall success upon the termination of a grant period
• Communicate all grant-related information to OWA member groups in a clear and timely manner
• Promote an inclusive and welcoming program with clear and transparent guidelines, prioritizing equitable access to OWA’s financial resources
• Maintain a positive, collaborative relationship with other farm animal welfare funders

In addition:

• Attend events and protests as required.
• Participate in team meetings including note-taking and facilitation.
• Attend in-person workshops several times a year.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Head of OWA.
   

Requirements:

Two years of relevant grantmaking and/or grant writing experience

Key competencies:

Time management: Excellent time management and organisational skills

Technology: Advanced computer skills and familiarity with using a CRM

Cooperative: Ability to work independently and as a cross-functional team player

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Professional, diplomatic, and culturally sensitive

Attention to detail: Possess strong attention to detail

Salary, benefits and location:

Our employees all work remotely but still enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment.

This role is open to candidates based in both the United Kingdom and the United States and as such the specific benefits related to the position will vary depending on your location.

UK benefits include:

You will have access to a workplace pension, 25 days leave plus Public Holidays, flexible working hours, internet reimbursement, our Employee Assistance Programme, and family-friendly policies. Professional learning and development is actively encouraged.

UK based Salary: Starting salary of £34,000 or £37,400 for Inner London Weighting

​US benefits include:

Employees enjoy full medical coverage, optional dental and vision packages, a 401(k) retirement plan, optional pet insurance, working from home, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees, paid holidays, flexible vacation time and professional development. For full US employee benefits click here.

US based salary: Starting salary $60,000 or salary to commensurate with experience.

Please note: The gross salary across the two locations is not a direct conversion but is calculated by each hiring organisation using their own independent pay framework, with consideration of local working conditions, statutory rights and additional contributions when applicable.

Good to know:

At The Humane League, animal welfare is at the forefront of our everyday work and as such, many of our employees are vegan by personal choice. All of our events and workshops offer only plant-based meals. We welcome all mission-aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food.

We are looking to speak to a wide range of candidates with diverse backgrounds  #NonGraduatesWelcome

All applicants need to be:

1. Fluent in written and spoken English.
2. ​Live and have the right to work in the UK or possess United States work authorisation.
3. Committed to our mission to end the abuse of animals raised for food.
    

Closing date: 19th June 2022

You will hear from us after the application closing date passes. Once your application has been received and reviewed and when we want to take it forward, our thorough interview process will follow this route:

• Skills Test (completed remotely)
• First Interview (via video call)
• Final Interview (via video call)

For full details of our recruitment process please see the additional documentation attached to this advert.

These unique and rewarding freelance audit opportunities would suit experienced experienced audit professionals that are flexible, love diverse travel experiences(post pandemic/ international safe zones), meeting inspiring people and supporting very worthwhile causes. AfID is recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist in assurance services for international institutional donors such as the UN, World Bank, FIFA, DFID & The Gates Foundation. Short audit assignments would suit experienced qualified audit professionals with grant audit / management experience, ideally in a not-for-profit/ international development context.

Role overview

Complete international grant expenditure audits for a diverse range of projects (grant recipients) funded by international donor institutions ranging from emergency aid, to long term development in areas such as agriculture, health or infrastructure, to more commercial projects such as SME development or technical research. Assignments are 1-3 weeks in length and based across the European mainland and the developing world. These are offered on an assignment by assignment basis, one to two months in advance. Please note there is no guaranteed period of work within the contract. Contractors can be based outside the UK on the European mainland but must be able to work within the EU. 

Requirements

• Qualified ACA / ACCA or equivalent – 5+ years post qualified experience
• Grant management and audit and reporting experience with international institutions. Preference given to individuals that have worked on UN or EC grant assurance assignments
• Diplomacy and cultural sensitivity while working with a hugely diverse range of clients and beneficiaries
• A real interest in international development and associated funding structures
• Fluency in a second language Spanish, German, French, Arabic, Portuguese, Mandarin, Russian or Turkish
• Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills in English.
• Resilience and adaptability

​ Personal attributes:

• At least 5+ years of relevant audit experience
• Ability to work under pressure; Strong planning, organisational and time management skills
• Sound technical and analytical skills, report writing and presentation skills

Passionate about international travel and development and willing to work in international locations. Individual must be prepared to travel to challenging location when it is deemed safe to do so. Individuals must also be able to demonstrate effective past working practices when working remotely with a range of clients. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to make a positive impact on our future. We are a small, supportive team who work closely together, despite all being based at home (and sometimes abroad!) FRAME has a long and proud history as the oldest charity focused on replacing animals in biomedical testing. We have been influential in developing and validating new research methods as well as advising regulators and policymakers. We have been around for 50 years, contributing significantly to eliminating animal testing in a range of areas. Funding research and working with academics is a key part of our work to reduce reliance on animal use in testing and research, and reflects the charity’s ethos for working within the scientific community, rather than from the outside, to bring change. We are looking for someone with a PhD and a relevant scientific research background to join the team to manage our Grant Schemes and lead existing, and new, outreach projects and initiatives related to the academic community and research students. If you want to work in a caring, supportive organisation making a real difference to the use of animals in scientific research, and you thrive on variety and getting things done then we really look forward to hearing from you.