A great opportunity to develop your trusts fundraising experience and knowledge has arisen, working with a fantastic charity that use the power of music therapy to change the lives of vulnerable and isolated people.

We are looking for a new Trusts and Grants Officer to lead on maintaining and growing the charity's support from charitable trusts and foundations.

Day to day you will research a pipeline of Trusts and foundations and identify new opportunities, you will write funding applications, manage existing relationships and support the events team at fundraising events.

You will ideally have some fundraising experience (as an assistant or officer) and a good knowledge of trusts fundraising. You will have fantastic written communication skills, great research skills and be a fabulous relationship builder!

This role is full time, based in North London and offering a salary of 24,845 per annum.

If you would like to see the full job description or find out how to apply, please send your CV to [email protected] or call Terri at Harris Hill 0207 820 7326.

The role closes on Wednesday 29th January so get in touch early to avoid disappoint. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note all applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we won't be able to reply to all applications, so if you haven't heard from us your application has not been successful.

Research Grants Officer

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Research Grants Officer
Location: London
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £25,300 to £30,459 depending on skills and experience plus London allowance of £3,600

Closing date: 07 February 2020
Interview date: 14 February 2020

About the role:

The Society now spends £10 million annually on research activities. It is keeping up the pace and has committed to spending £100 million over the next decade with an additional £50 million to the new Dementia Research Institute. This increase in investment requires a strong team of Research Grants Officers to ensure that the Society invests this funding in the highest quality research with the greatest potential for people affected by dementia.

Your role would be to manage our grant applications through our peer and lay review processes and then to support successfully funded researchers to manage their grants and maximise their impact, as well as contributing to the wider work of the Society’s Research and Development directorate.

About you:

We’re looking for someone with a degree in science and an interest in medical research and healthcare, and has experience in research management, research administration or a similar role.

You may have experience of the following: Research Grants Officer, Research Officer, Medical Research, Research Management, Research Administration, Grants Officer, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc

We are looking for a Trusts and Foundations Manager who can make an immediate and positive impact to our fundraising activities. You may already be in a management role or an officer looking for the next stage in your career.

You will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with major trusts, foundations and hospital partners and will relish the opportunity to make applications to major trusts maximising the potential for large donations and multi-year funding for running costs, as well as capital and refurbishment projects.

You have significant experience in trust fundraising and proven success in approaching and securing income from major trusts.  You can be relied upon to produce high quality compelling cases for support and to promote and facilitate meetings with major trusts and foundations to develop and sustain longer term relationships.

If you have the right skills and experience to make an impact and are interested in joining our growing and dynamic (but very friendly) team then please submit your CV with a covering letter setting out why you are suitable for the role.

We wish to appoint to this role as soon as possible and applications will be considered on receipt.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The British Science Association’s vision is for science to be seen as a fundamental part of culture and society.  We work with the public, educational and stakeholder audiences to change their relationship to science.

Head of Grants Programme
Full time (Requests for flexible or part-time working will be considered)
£36,934 to £47,022 p.a
London SW7

We are looking to appoint a Head of Grants Programme to design, launch and lead a brand new programme to support engagement with health research.  You would develop a vision and strategy for the new programme, driving buy-in from stakeholders, developing the team and designing the processes to deliver the programme.

You need to be a self-starter with experience of leading and delivering user-centred social change programmes, and engaging with disadvantaged, or under-represented groups.  Experience of health engagement, science engagement or grant making is essential.  You must have strong project management experience and a proven ability to manage and motivate a team. 

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 10th February 2020
Interviews due to take place 18th / 19th February 2020

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

No agencies please.

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum (pro rata – three days a week)

Initial one year contract with potential to be renewed

Reports to: Head of Fundraising

BACKGROUND

An exciting opportunity has come up within this young, dynamic charity to play a key role in helping Dallaglio RugbyWorks achieve its growth plans.

Dallaglio RugbyWorks is a long-term intensive skills development programme, based on the values of rugby, delivered to young people in alternative provision. The goal? To ensure they achieve sustained education, employment or training.

Dallaglio RugbyWorks was founded by Lawrence Dallaglio OBE, former England Rugby and Wasps Captain.  Having experienced a troubled time in his youth after the death of his sister, Lawrence found rugby, which he credits for helping overcome a very turbulent time in his life.  Lawrence recognised the power that rugby had in transforming his attitude, behaviour and aspirations and channelled that power into the development of RugbyWorks.

Dallaglio RugbyWorks works with teenagers from chaotic backgrounds with high levels of social risk factors such as troubled families, criminality and unemployment.  They have much lower success rates in education and employment compared to their peers.  RugbyWorks is designed to help these young people onto a positive pathway to achieve sustained education, employment or training with a particular focus on exposing them to various vocational opportunities. 

We are looking for a Part-Time Trust and Foundations Manager to join the fundraising team, and are looking for someone who shares our passion for helping young people; not afraid to be hands on and happy for each day to be different from the last and also shares our values:

• We Will Be Brave
• We Will Nurture a Family Spirit
• We Will Proactively Adapt
• Always Aiming Higher

JOB PROFILE

Main purpose of the job

To work with the Head of Fundraising in all aspects of Trust and Foundation fundraising. The key responsibility of this role is to manage relationships with existing Trust and Foundation grant funders, research new funding opportunities and write compelling applications for support to national and regional Trusts and Foundations. The chosen candidate will be experienced, highly organised, self-motivated, and personable and have excellent written communication skills.

Main Duties:

• Plan, develop and lead the building of high-level strategic relationships with major Trusts and Foundations including engaging with Trusts and Foundations in the regions where RugbyWorks is delivered
• Work with the Head of Fundraising to development a Trusts fundraising strategy to achieve income targets
• Write compelling proposals / applications and secure significant income maximising immediate and long term income opportunities
• Develop excellent relationships with funders delivering excellent stewardship, including creating engaging funding reports
• Review Trust and Foundation income and expenditure on a monthly basis, to take action to ensure income targets are met
• Work with other members of the Dallaglio RugbyWorks team, Development Board and Trustees to grow network of funding opportunities and insight into the specific needs or issues faced in each region where Dallaglio RugbyWorks is delivered
• Ensure regulatory and legal compliance and best practice
• Maintain excellent record keeping
• Support the CEO and Head of Fundraising with any wider business requests.

About You:

• An ability to build, develop and maintain relationships with external partners
• Ability to communicate successfully to individuals at all levels and stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills, with structured and methodical approach to work and a clear focus on results
• Ability to work to multiple deadlines
• The ability to self-motivate and manage time.
• IT literate and confident user of databases.
• Passionate about tackling youth unemployment and disadvantage

Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience of identifying and researching Trust funding opportunities
• Proven track record of writing compelling proposals and applications to secure 5 - 6 figure sum grants from Trusts, Foundations and other funders
• Proven ability in producing effective, cohesive, motivating and inspiring proposals and funding reports
• You will have a working knowledge of Trust and Foundation funding trends and of sources of Trust giving data and intelligence
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and your ability to manage successful strong strategic relationships.
• Experience in managing budgets.

Behavioural Qualities:

• Strategic and creative.
• Results-driven.
• Ability to build positive personal and organisational relationships.
• A team player.
• Able to negotiate and balance competing priorities with consideration to ethical implications.
• Commitment to Dallaglio RugbyWorks mission.

GENERAL

The job is part-time (3 days a week - days to be mutually agreed) and will be at Dallaglio RugbyWorks, First Floor, Duru House, 101 Commercial Road, London E1 1RD.

Normal office hours are 9:00 to 17:30, but flexible working will be required to cover out-of-hours meetings, evening visits and other events.  A time off in lieu is in operation.

The jobholder will be required to adhere to Dallaglio RugbyWorks policies at all times, with particular emphasis on Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding.  The jobholder will require an Enhanced DBS check.  Attendance at other Dallaglio RugbyWorks events and conferences will sometimes be required.

TO APPLY

Please send a covering letter and your CV by 5pm on 2nd February 2020.

Interviews will take place on w/c 10th February 2020.

IPPF is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a worldwide movement of national organisations working with and for communities and individuals.

We are now recruiting for a Manager, Financial Performance who will manage the core Central Office (CO) financial processing work, ensure budgetary control and financial reporting systems are in place and operating effectively so Senior Management can monitor financial reporting performance. The role will also support the development and implementation of effective financial planning processes and systems across the IPPF Secretariat.

This is an exciting time to join at a time when IPPF is going through a reform. You will manage a small but enthusiastic and fun team, so well-developed management skills will be required. You will be used to working in a fast-paced environment and happy to be hands-on. You are a qualified accountant with proven experience of accounting and budgeting in multi-currency/ multi-location accounting systems. Excellent project management, monitoring and audit skills is a must. Knowledge of financial reporting systems (IPPF CO currently uses NetSuite) would be advantageous.

For further information and an application form required to be filled up by each applicant, please see our website or contact Human Resources, IPPF, 4 Newhams Row, London SE1 3UZ. Application form available in Large Print, Audio or Braille. CVs will not be accepted. 

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Closing date: 2 February 2020

Interviews: Week commencing 10 February in London 

Applications are particularly welcome from candidates openly living with HIV/AIDS. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply. However, before offering the job to you, we will require proof that you have permission to work in the UK. This requirement will apply to all applicants irrespective of their nationality.

FILE is a new grant-making Foundation, headquartered in Amsterdam with staff based in the Netherlands and the UK, whose charitable object is to promote the protection of the environment through law and related advocacy.  FILE has two sets of objectives: the first to encourage philanthropies to join strategies and co-manage funds for climate and biodiversity activities, and the second is to apply these funds to support legal reform and cases, campaigns and advocacy around legal interventions, the research and evidentiary support of law cases, and learning within the community.  Whilst FILE is a grant-making institution, it also aims to help build the NGO ecosystem, shape the strategy, and make an impact on climate change and the protection of biodiversity. 
 

The Mission.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual who will play a critical role in FILE’s strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation processes, leading the design of the theories of change that will underpin FILE’s strategy development.

An experienced individual with a depth of understanding and practical experience in MEL in a similar international organisation. S/he will develop FILE’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) frameworks to identify the greatest impact opportunities and priorities for FILE’s grant-making, working closely with the team, and partner stakeholders.

We are at a critical stage of our business development and are seeking a talented senior manager to make a significant impact from the outset. S/he will take responsibility for managing reporting frameworks that enable effective communication through FILE grantees to FILE’s donors.

The successful candidate will play a formative role in shaping FILE’s grant-making, evidence base and impact assessment processes, they will need to be hand’s on and drive this part of our business forward. S/he will be able to demonstrate their expertise in interpreting, communicating and leveraging evidence findings in order to inform strategic and real-time operational decision making. They must be passionate about climate change and biodiversity, understand the impact of our work and be aligned to our mission and values as an organisation. They must be interested in playing a role in developing the culture of our business as we grow.

The Exciting Opportunity

Responsibilities:

• Strategy development: Working in partnership with FILE’s Executive team and FILE’s grantee partners, build and manage the theories of change that will underpin FILE’s climate change and biodiversity strategies. Manage the design of FILE’s monitoring and evaluation systems, disseminating findings clearly and effectively to enable informed decision-making.  As appropriate, progressively refine and update MEL strategy and frameworks to ensure that they track with organisational and programmatic evolutions

• Frameworks: lead on the development and updating of FILE’s multi-year organizational results frameworks, with support and inputs from FILE’s leadership team and staff.  Coordinate the development of FILE’s annual organisational objectives, and support staff in developing results frameworks to measure progress against programme and country strategies, as appropriate.  Systematise FILE indicators with a view to developing consistent measurement approaches to our work and impact across programmes and donors.

• Grant Proposal Development: Enure that FILE conducts robust and appropriate appraisals of the evidence base, cost-effectiveness and impact potential of strategies and/or grants under consideration, and sets up rigorous MEL frameworks accordingly.

• Grants Management: Working in partnership with the Programme team, to lead on the smart integration of monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks into partnership agreements with a view to ensuring alignment with FILE’s core frameworks.  Throughout the lifecycle of the grants, ensure that timely and relevant monitoring and evaluation data is available and proactively used by partners and FILE to learn lessons and drive programmatic decision-making.  This will include working directly with FILE’s grantees and donors to ensure the development of rigorous and fit-for-purpose monitoring frameworks.

• Partnership management: Lead on the sourcing, hiring and management of external evaluation organisations to effectively monitor and evaluate FILE’s grants and strategies, as appropriate.  Act as expert support to FILE’s grantee partners as they seek to monitor and evaluate their impact.

• Reporting and stakeholder management: Working in conjunction with the Programme Director, to develop and manage robust impact reporting structures from grantees to FILE, including monitoring progress against deliverables and impact indicators, enabling lessons to be learned.  Lead on the preparation and dissemination of reporting on performance across portfolios against FILE’s results framework through board reports and other management information to FILE’s board and donors, ensuring that these are produced to a high standard and in a timely fashion.

The Talented Individual

Qualifications & Experience

• A university degree in a related field including law, political science or environmental science. A postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline is desirable.
• Understanding of the climate and/or biodiversity landscape required, with an understanding of legal strategies or advocacy desirable.
• Professional experience in a related field.
• Experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks required, including robust knowledge of monitoring and evaluation tools.
• Experience of grant-making, budget management and donor reporting highly desirable.
• Outstanding partnership management skills, with the ability to establish and manage collaborative internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to assimilate and digest large volumes of information.
• Outstanding and demonstrable English written and communication skills.  You will be able to present information in a compelling way through proposals, memos and PowerPoint presentations.  Knowledge of other languages including Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin advantageous.
• Ability to work unsupervised, a motivated self-starter, with strong problem solving and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational and project management skills and the ability to be flexible as priorities and needs change.

Bid Manager

Bid Manager

Permanent, 35 hours per week

Based in either our London or Wythenshawe (Greater Manchester) office

This role sits within our Bid Management team, which consists of our Bid Writers and Bid Managers. The team is part of our wider High Value team which includes our Business Development Managers and our Philanthropy & Partnerships colleagues. The High Value team works across the country to secure new and existing funding to maintain and grow our portfolio of services, which include mental health, substance misuse, children's rights, and disrupting exploitation. Your role will be to work with colleagues across the organisation, managing and developing compelling bids for statutory funders.

We are looking for an excellent communicator who can:

- Answer written questions

- Build relationships internally and externally

- Project manage multiple bids

- Manage multiple and conflicting timelines

- Be curious about our services, asking for detail from our subject matter experts to ensure a full understanding of our delivery models

In order to apply for this role, you must have:

- Experience writing quality bids

- Experience managing compliant bids to submission

- Degree: 2:1 or higher in a written subject

- IT skills - Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

- Attention to detail

- Understanding of pricing tools

- Passion for changing children's lives for the better

The Children's Society

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The closing date for applications is midnight on January 28th.

Interviews will be held during the first week of February.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

The Awards Management Unit (AMU)

Established in January 2016, the Awards Management Unit (AMU) is a global unit spanning New York, Washington DC, London, Bonn, Berlin, Brussels, Stockholm, Nairobi, Bangkok and Amman. It has responsibility for identifying, securing and managing all funding from statutory donors. The Unit is organized into five pillars: Strategic Partnerships, Programme and Grant Support, Compliance and Policy, Programme Development, and Training & Curriculum Design. Regional Grants Directors (RGDs) are responsible for the Programme and Grants Support pillar.

The AMU is a bridge between donors and the field: providing expert technical advice to the field, while maintaining portfolio-level visibility to ensure consistency and compliance, and manage risk. This unit ensures that donor compliance policies and procedures are implemented consistently, and supports all staff working across the grants management cycle. The unit operates within a matrix management system across the teams in the US, Germany, Belgium, and the UK, driving functional integration between all relevant units and staff, in collaboration with the Vice President of the AMU and the Senior Vice President for Europe.

The Crisis Response, Recovery and Development - Asia Region

The IRC’s Asia Region includes various relief and rehabilitation programs for refugees, internally displaced persons and communities affected by conflict and has country programs in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia, with emergency and preparedness activities through partners in the Philippines.Asia region is managed by a Regional team that oversees the region’s country programs, headed by a Regional Vice President (RVP) and Deputy Regional Director (DRD) supported by functional leads. IRC has programmes in the following sectors: health & environmental health, child & youth protection & development, women’s protection & empowerment, economic recovery, and governance & rights.

The Purpose of the Role

The RGD is tasked with direct support and oversight of grants management to meet country and IRC-wide priorities. The Regional Grants Director aims to improve awards management service quality to IRC country teams and external stakeholders, and provide regional and country teams with additional award management capacity.

The RGD takes part in designing and rolling out regional and departmental strategic objectives, in collaboration with departments across the organization.

The Regional Programme Support Team is responsible for a) post-award grants management support for all public and private donors in their respective region (including US Government, UK Government, European Union/ECHO, UN, and others), b) pre-award support for non-European donors, and c) additional business operations l non-grants tasks including deployment to country operations supporting grants/business development as required. They serve as the front line for questions, referring more complex issues to the appropriate specialized AMU teams and other service departments, at the discretion of the RGDs. They review reports, awards, and proposals, serve as representatives of their region at HQ level, gap fill, and support training in country offices.

Scope and Authority

Reporting both to the Deputy Regional Director, CRRD and the Deputy Vice President, AMU the Regional Grants Director ensures effective communications about compliance, training, donor relations, etc. with the AMU and across the region, spanning both the pre- and post-award phases, to enhance organisation-wide compliance and consistency in business development (BD).

The Regional Grant Director leads a Regional Program Support Team of grant experts (Regional Grants Advisors, Regional Grant Assistant, Regional Program Officer and Regional Program Managers) who are responsible for award management, assuring compliance, and support to all country offices, including support to regional business development.  As a team, they liaise with departments across the organization to troubleshoot issues, find solutions, and provide effective support for grant and award management in a manner that supports program teams on the ground to deliver effective programmes for crisis-affected communities.

KEY ACCOUNTABLITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable for excellent proposal and award management support to country offices by Regional Program Support Team and act as a main support for field based grants staff, finding solutions, ensuring capacity building and support in coordination with teams across the organisation
• Responsible for maintaining regional level overview of award portfolio and pipeline, working closely with regional Business Development team to ensure attainment of regional Business Development targets and support countries in implementation of their business development plans
• Line manage the Regional Programme Support Team for the region including general supervision, assignment of projects and activities, and professional development. Provide guidance and oversight for post-award grants management for Regional Programme Support Team
• In close collaboration with regional Business Development team and Regional Leadership, support the country programs in setting and implementation of their Business Development plans, and ensure attainment of regional Business Development targets and support countries in implementation of their business development plans through proactive planning and reviewing progress in support and consultation with Regional leadership
• Preserve positive relationships with donors to sustain regional impact – escalating and following up on donor issues, provide insight and information into donor thinking and developments when appropriate and within the scope of the RGD role
• Support country programs in the development and review of Strategic Action Plans, as needed
• Responsible for collaboration between the AMU’s Strategic Partnerships team and country offices on donor communications
• Assess need for and coordinate optimal support for field office with relevant AMU pillars.
• Ensure regional input into and adoption of policies and procedures developed by the AMU
• Share and assure adoption of best practices across regions to support greater cross-regional consistency in routine business development and awards management
• Lead on and contribute to AMU and regional strategic priorities and initiatives
• Maintain close collaboration and communication with Ethics and Compliance Unit

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: All pillars within AMU, IRC UK, IRC-DE and other European offices, CRRD, Finance, Ethics and Compliance Unit, and Global Partnerships and Philanthropy.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 7-10 years of experience with a humanitarian and development NGO or multilateral agency
• International field experience, especially in the region, preferred
• Program and/or grants management experience with key donors, such as USAID, DFID, European Union/ECHO, UN agencies, and others
• Experience managing for donor compliance, proposal writing, budgeting, and representing implementers to donors
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop teams, including staff working at a distance
• Proven ability to manage multiple work streams and to coordinate across teams/functions
• Excellent relationship-management skills with colleagues in the field and HQ, senior stakeholders, and donors
• Ability to travel internationally approximately 15% of the time                                           

The deadline for applications is midnight between Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd February 2020.

Candidates must have the right to work in one of the listed locations. 

About Hope for the Young

Since 2008, Hope for the Young has been removing obstacles to young refugees and asylum-seekers’ education and wellbeing through financial and mentoring support. We currently run two key projects:

The Education Fund supports young people who, due to their immigration status, have no access to student finance to enable them to go to college or university. We provide grants to pay for tuition fees, living allowances and travel expenses to enable them to access education.

The Mentoring Project supports young refugees and asylum-seekers aged 16-25 by matching them with trained volunteer mentors across London who provide weekly one-to-one support, tailored to the young people's needs.

About this role

Since 2008, The Education Fund has been providing financial support to refugees, asylum-seekers and undocumented young people to enable them to access education across the UK.

In 2020, we would like to transform our Education Fund into a new "Grants and Advocacy Programme.” The Grants and Advocacy Programme will continue to offer financial support to those seeking access to education, but in addition, we will begin offering tailored advice and support to those who receive funding from Hope for the Young. Having listened to the feedback from previous grantees, referrers and the wider community, we know that developing a more holistic service is essential for our grant recipients to not only access, but succeed, and move successfully beyond education.

Historically the Education Fund has been administered by Hope for the Young’s Trustees on a voluntary basis. However, we have secured funding to recruit a new Grants and Advocacy Coordinator who will take over the day-today allocation and management of Hope for the Young’s grants. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing young people’s financial needs, shortlisting applicants and allocating grants based on the programme’s eligibility criteria, priorities and funding availability. You will be required to liaise with colleges, universities, referral partners, and young people on a regular basis to ensure grantees receive effective and timely support. Part of the new service will require you to meet with Hope for the Young’s grantees once they have been awarded a grant to further assess their needs and educational objectives and provide appropriate guidance and advocacy to help them succeed with their goals.

In the months that Hope for the Young recieves fewer grants, the Grants and Advocacy Coordinator will also be responsible for designing and implementing an Ambassadors Programme within the new service. This will aim to bring together the young people supported by Hope for the Young to increase their involvement in the charity’s activities, develop skills in advocating their right to education, and raise awareness, engagement and support for Hope for the Young's services. We are therefore looking for somebody with experience facilitating youth-led groups who can inspire and motivate young people to make their voices heard. This could be through attending events, joining campaigns and being active online through social media. You will also be required to assist with the monitoring and evaluation of the project by sending out feedback forms and providing regular impact reports on individuals and the Grants and Advocacy Programme as a whole.

We are looking for an outstanding candidate who is passionate about equal access to education and has experience providing advice and support to young people – ideally refugees – to enable them to reach their full academic potential. You will need to have a background in, or strong knowledge of the UK’s education system and the obstacles young migrants face in accessing and remaining in education. We require somebody with strong administrative and organisational skills. Previous experience of grant management will be an advantage.

You will be one of only four members of staff working alongside a team of dedicated volunteers. Being part of a small team, you will get the opportunity to contribute ideas and help to shape Hope for the Young as we grow and support more young people each year. If you think you have the skills and experience to be our new Grants and Advocacy Coordinator, we would love to hear from you.

The job description as described will be reviewed on a regular basis to respond to any changing needs of the post.

Main duties and responsibilities

Grant Management

1. To manage the day-to-day allocation of Hope for the Young’s grants to refugees, asylum-seekers and undocumented young people.

2. To receive and respond to email and telephone enquiries regarding the Grants and Advocacy Programme and to keep referral forms and the database up to date.

3. To review referral forms and assess young people’s eligibility and financial needs.

4. To ensure all applications contain the relevant documentation and evidence required.

5. To shortlist applicants and award funding based on the programme’s eligibility criteria, priorities, and funding availability (for the first 3-6 months, decisions will be made in consultation with the designated Trustees).

6. To agree a payment and reporting plan with each applicant and ensure Hope for the Young and grantees both comply with this.

7. To manage the annual grant budget and ensure full allocation of funding each year.

8. To request attendance records and send reminders for future funding rounds.

9. To ensure all applicants undergo a smooth application process and that all grantees feel welcome, valued and part of Hope for the Young.

Networking and Partnerships

10. To work with refugee community organisations and statutory agencies to create referral and access pathways into and out of the Grants and Advocacy Programme and to promote the project as widely as possible.

11. To research and maintain a list of refugee support organisations and other funding opportunities to signpost or refer applicants to for further support.

12. To liaise with referrers and applicants to ensure funding applications represent a true reflection of need.

13. To maintain communication with colleges, universities, referral partners, and young people on a regular basis to confirm Hope for the Young’s financial commitments and ensure grantees receive effective and timely support

14. To advocate on behalf of successful applicants when they require additional support in speaking with colleges, universities, and other support organisations. This could be through letters, phone calls or supporting statements.

Advice, Support and Advocacy

15. To meet with successful grantees to understand their goals and provide email, telephone and face-to-face advice and support to increase the chances of them accessing, succeeding in, and moving successfully beyond education.

16. To plan and facilitate reviews with applicants at the start of their grant periods and at least every 6 months afterwards to ensure they are on track to achieving their academic and personal goals.

17. To provide support that will help grantees develop skills leading to increased levels of education and employment and support them in making choices which will help them improve their physical, psychological and social well-being.

18. To maintain regular communication with grantees throughout their grant period to maintain engagement and keep them informed of important dates and events.

19. To provide one-to-one ad-hoc advice and support when applicants face difficulties succeeding or remaining in education.

20. To research, upload and disseminate information to grantees about local activities, volunteering, work experience, training, and job opportunities through emails and newsletters.

21. To provide supporting letters and references for grantees when required.

22. To help organise and deliver Hope for the Young’s social events such as annual celebrations and award ceremonies for all grantees, volunteers, and others within Hope for the Young.

Ambassadors Programme

23. To establish a youth-led Ambassadors Programme for Hope for the Young’s beneficiaries and inspire and engage new and existing grantees to get involved in the programme.

24. To coordinate, organise and deliver training to Ambassadors, with the support of external organisations, which will support them to develop their skills in areas such as public speaking, organising events, writing in the media, and campaigning.

25. To research and facilitate ways for grantees to become more involved in the planning and delivery of Hope for the Young’s services.

26. To support Ambassadors to advocate for equal access to education through working with other organisations and joining campaigns which influence policies affecting young migrants in the UK.

27. To facilitate a shared culture of co-operation and joint learning.

Monitoring and Evaluation

28. To keep proper records of contact with young people and provide regular statistics in reports.

29. To assist with developing and implementing an effective monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the impact of the Grants and Advocacy Programme. This will involve carrying out evaluation forms, satisfaction surveys and reviews.

30. To attend regular supervisory sessions with the Head of Programmes and Development and produce verbal/written reports on the project as appropriate.

Other Duties

31. To ensure safeguarding, child protection and vulnerable adult processes are in place and adhered to at all times.

32. To work with and oversee a core volunteer who can assist you with your tasks.

33. To represent Hope for Young at external meetings when required.

34. To support the customisation and development of our new database with the aim to increase the quality and productivity of service delivery.

35. To develop and maintain good relations with potential and existing donors and identify future funding opportunities to ensure sustainability of the service.

36. To process all expenses, invoices and receipts in line with financial management systems and adhere to allocated budgets in line with funding requirements.

37. To act at all times in compliance with all policies and procedures of Hope for the Young and ensure filing and storage systems are managed in line with GDPR.

38. To undertake training relevant to the job in order to keep up to date with issues relevant to providing a good service for refugee and asylum-seeking young people.

39. To undertake any other appropriate duties relevant to the post

Further Information

• You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this job.
• You must adhere to Hope for the Young’s Equal Opportunities Policy at all times.

• Your employment at Hope for the Young is subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
• There is a 3-month probation period for this role.
• Ideally the successful candidate will start on or before 1st April 2020.
• Salary will be negotiated dependent on experience.
• In the application form please demonstrate how you meet the person specification of this post and explain why you would like to work for Hope for the Young.
• The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 10th February 2020.
• Interviews will be held on the 18th and 20th of February 2020.

Main purpose of position

To lead the Philanthropy team in securing support and influence from individuals, Trusts and Foundations that enables us to achieve our vision of ‘until every child survives’.

Children with Cancer UK

Established in 1987, by our Chairman Eddie O’Gorman, following his youngest son Paul O’Gorman passing away from ALL, Children with Cancer UK has gone on to become a leading force in paediatric oncology.

In the last 32years we have raised a staggering £230m in the fight against childhood cancer. Over the years, working with the scientific community, we have made significant breakthroughs in the treatment of ALL, and have contributed to raising survival rates from 63% to 84%. Alongside this we have also invested in patient family accommodation and grants to families, in addition to supporting family days out and welfare programmes throughout the UK, helping them maintain as normal a life as possible during their child’s treatment.

We are moving into a new phase of growth and are investing in our teams to expand our reach, grow our awareness and deliver greater income. Our leading pillar of work continues to be research into the cause, treatment and cure of this cruel disease, and we will not stop until every child survives.

Organisational Objectives

1. We will aim to be the biggest not-for-profit annual financial contributor to research into cancer in children and young people in the UK
2. We will fund high quality research aimed at developing treatments which are not only more effective but less debilitating and disruptive to young lives
3. We will contribute to peer reviewed research into the discovery and reduction of causes of cancer, including directly supporting the work of the International Agency for Research in Cancer (IARC, part of WHO)
4. We will provide capital funding to encourage the development of centres of excellence in childhood cancer research
5. We will raise public awareness about our activities and the results of relevant research
6. We will continue to support respite homes and associated financial support for children and families affected by childhood cancer
7. We will seek to influence the development of policy to promote the best interests of children with or at risk of cancer
8. We will maintain a place in the top 100 UK charities, based on fundraising activity

Role Key Relationships:

• Head of High Value Fundraising and wider Children with Cancer UK team
• Donors and key donor prospects
• Children with Cancer UK Fundraising and Finance departments
• Stakeholders and partners across the UK as required

Accountability:

The Philanthropy Manager will enable Children with Cancer UK to deliver our vision by:

• Developing and implementing a cultivation strategy to grow and build a new pipeline of UHNW donors for CwCUK
• Developing and implementing a stewardship strategy as well as planning/supporting the delivery of high-profile intimate philanthropy events
• Developing tailored reporting and engaging communications for donors
• Preparing high quality bespoke proposals and reports
• Network mapping and research profiling to ensure we are optimising our current donor base and positioning
• Leading on financial and database reporting and ensuring that income is aligned with CwCUK’s operational delivery plans at all times
• Developing and implementing processes that enable efficient, highly personal donor account management

• Developing and leading a team of four (by 2021) to deliver our strategy and vision

Detailed Responsibilities:

1. Research, prospect and cultivate a brand-new pipeline of donors to support the fundraising goal of raising £450,000 in 2020.

2. Work with Head of High Value Fundraising to develop the strategy for the cultivation, engagement and stewardship for donors, trusts and foundations. Including recruitment, development and leadership of growing Philanthropy team.

3. Build key relationships with the Science Grants Manager to source and manage information about our research and programmes in order to create bespoke proposals for donors and, in doing so, to ensure all funding is in accordance with the operational delivery plan. To keep informed of all developments and innovations and share this information with donors and prospects where appropriate.

4. Support the Head of High Value Fundraising and Philanthropy team with network mapping and research profiling for the identification of new prospects with capacity and propensity to donate at a high level, particularly mid-6 and 7 figure donors, whilst maintaining accurate records, and growing CwCUK’s supporter database, Raisers Edge.

5. Develop bespoke, high quality proposals, reports and presentations for major donors, multi-national companies and grant making foundations and create regular standard reporting and updates for our Board of Trustees and, in future, other donor groups.

6. Continuous leadership and development of Philanthropy team through day to day work, meetings, 121’s and appraisals to ensure highest standards are met and team deliver against organisational vision and mission.

7. Deliver bespoke cultivation and stewardship events for philanthropists

8. Ensure donors are appropriately recognised in line with organisational standards.

9. Support the management, reporting and analysis of income using the pipeline both offline and using Raisers Edge

10. Provide information / support for donor engagement meetings for the Senior Leadership team and CEO

11. To support the implementation of the Development Strategy, leading on projects where appropriate

12. Carry out other associated duties as may arise, develop or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the post.

Other information

The post requires a certain amount of evening and weekend work and the post holder is expected to attend events as and when required – events could be in London or over several days throughout the UK or abroad.  The charity operates a time off in lieu system to make this time up which your line manager will need to approve.

At Children with Cancer UK we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Senior Trusts & Foundations Manager

The Scar Free Foundation has a simple, focused mission; to achieve scar free healing within a generation. We have a 20 year track record in major donor fundraising, sustained relationship building and research excellence that has already delivered clinically meaningful outcomes. With impeccable, senior, volunteer leadership and an amazing group of Ambassadors – those with compelling stories to tell about their own scarring – we now seek an experienced and skilled story-teller, to help bring these elements together, in support of our vision of a world without scarring.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Trusts & Foundations Manager will assist the Chief Executive in delivering the Foundation’s fundraising campaign by leading on fundraising from major Trusts & Foundations and Governmental sources.

Bid Writing & Reporting

• To prepare and submit well-written, compelling and complete funding applications of the highest standard.
• To integrate effectively with the academic, scientific, clinical and patient communities we support to understand and effectively present the scientific as well as the human, emotional and economic case for funding.
• To develop an excellent working relationship with the Board of Trustees and Development Board to maximise their networks, and to support the Chief Executive and senior volunteers to establish and strengthen Trustee- and Director-level grant making trust relationships.
• To establish productive relationships with senior Trust & Foundation staff.
• To work with the Development Officer (whom you will manage) to research prospective grant making trusts whose interests are in line with the charity’s aims and to prepare summary briefs for the Chief Executive and senior volunteers as and when required.
• To track and maintain an accurate timetable of acquired Trust funding, pending applications and prospects and to record funder interactions using the charity’s database, Raiser’s Edge.
• To work with the Company Secretary & Finance Manager to process and record donations.
• To prepare concise reports to funders on the impact of their giving.

• To log and monitor the progress of agreed funder actions on Raiser’s Edge and to check in regularly against these with staff and senior volunteers.
• To identify and manage resources, key directories and publications necessary to support this research.
• To write content for online and physical supporter materials, as required.
• To support the Chief Executive with the overall campaign strategy, taking on other duties as required.
• To attend events as a representative of The Scar Free Foundation as required.

Person Specification

• At least five years’ experience in trust fundraising for the voluntary sector, though not restricted to working for a medical research charity.
• A proven track record of drafting meaningful, successful proposals to Trusts and Foundations and Statutory sources of at least six figures.
• Evidence of an aptitude to work with senior, highly influential and well-connected supporters, donors and canvassers.
• Some knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or equivalent fundraising database.
• An expert understanding of the core principles of Trusts & Foundation Fundraising, with a focus on building long-term and sustained senior relationships with grant makers.
• Experience of managing staff

Enfield Clubhouse is a small charity dedicated to aiding the recovery of people with severe mental health issues.  It is registered with the charity's commission for England and Wales and companies house. We are based in Community House in Edmonton, a culturally diverse area.

We aim to help rehabilitate people into the community through encouraging work, volunteering, & engaging in community events, as well as providing a safe environment in which people can develop friendships and participate in a range of social activities. These include art, singing, exercise, cooking, playing games, regular outings and holidays. We also encourage and support members to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

Enfield Clubhouse is open two days a week - Wednesdays and Fridays (9:00am -4pm) and employs 3 part time staff.

· Clubhouse Manager (14 hours per week)

· Deputy Manager (10.5 hours per week)

· Assistant (approx 3 hours per week)

As well as having to attend Clubhouse every Friday (9:00 to 4:00) the manager will be allocated 7 hours a week to manage and administer all Clubhouse activities and functions (some weeks they may work more than seven hours, some weeks less, they will be responsible for prioritising and planning their work). They will also need to be able to provide cover for staff absences (e.g. sickness or annual leave) on Clubhouse days

Office facilities are provided at the Clubhouse, though it would be acceptable if the post holder chose to work from home (however no financial allowance other than office supplies would be provided if they choose this option).

As well as having a flexible approach to working, the post holder will need to combine excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an efficient approach to organisational, financial and administrative management. 

Empathy with those experiencing severe and enduring mental health problems is essential in this post as well as motivational skills to encourage members to participate in activities.

The new post holder may wish to review and organise the hours and tasks of all staff to ensure Clubhouse is run as efficiently and cost effectively as possible.

Clubhouse is independent and has a board of trustees which include members who meet regularly with the manager to discuss plans, financial management and ongoing strategic development.

The successful candidate will make contacts and develop working relationships not only with local mental health and social care professionals but with the voluntary sector and employers and always be looking for fresh opportunities that may benefit Clubhouse particularly the recruitment of new members.

The successful candidate will regularly give supervision to paid staff and keep all personal data stored and handled in keeping with the data protection act 2018.  They will also identify plan and coordinate staff (and volunteer) development and training.

Candidates should understand members entitlement to confidentiality and the necessity to carry out vetting procedures for potential volunteers and staff. 

Although Clubhouse is currently financially stable there has been a decline in funding and the future  post holder will need to explore ways of bringing in additional funding, including the drafting of funding bids.

Please apply by email with your CV giving a full work history, and a letter outlining your suitability for the post, in particular addressing the qualities and requirements outlined in the person specification.

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered

The Successful candidate must undertake an enhanced DBS check which is paid for by Clubhouse.

WOMEN & FAMILIES GBV SERVICE MANAGER

The Claudia Jones Organisation (CJ0) is seeking a Manager for our Lottery funded Women and Families, Gender Base Violence Service to ensure the best outcomes for the women and families who access our services. The successful candidate will lead a team of four people providing high-quality front-line service and play a significant role in its strategic development across London.

The focus of our work under this new role will be to foster a therapeutic approach to providing a cohesive family and specialist support service for women and families of African Caribbean heritage who present with complex layering of issues. This will include working within CJO’s Community-based Approach to Wellbeing through volunteer opportunities, training and peer support so that measurable outcomes that reduce risk and increase safety for individuals and families are achieved.

You will have substantial demonstrable experience in Women and Families, Gender Base Violence work, including team and case management reviews, advocacy and understanding of the legal system and how it relates to survivors and their families.

CJO aspires to provide services that are respectful of the trauma service users may have experienced and this role will require a good understanding of how this will permeate the way the services are offered and managed.

In return as our Women & Families Service Manager, we can offer you:

• A friendly, flexible and values-led organisation   - Competitive salary
• 28 days of annual holiday, including bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• Contributory pension scheme - Training to help you perform your role

If you are: 

• Experienced managing support services to families with complex needs and Gender Base Violence
• Committed to working in an assets-based way.
• Able to develop strong, collaborative and productive relationships with colleagues and external agencies - – we’d love to hear from you! 

Information for applicants:

• Closing Date for Applications is 12 NOON on 7th FEBRUARY 2020.
• In light of the nature of work and focus of Claudia Jones Organisation the candidate’s race and gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Paragraph 1, Schedule 9, of the Equality Act 2010. 
• Please use the application form to demonstrate how you meet the person specification, CVs / covering letters will not be considered. 
• If you have not received a response to your application within 21 days of the closing date you can assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. 
• All posts are subject to satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS checks. 
• CJO is an Equal Opportunities Employer.