As the Schools Project Officer you will further develop the Lambeth Young Carers’ Schools Project.Funded by the Walcot Foundation, our young carers schools project aims to reduce the negative impacts of caring on young carers’ education, thereby increasing the opportunities to reach their potential.  The project has 3 core elements:

• A programme of awareness raising in schools targeting both staff and pupils, delivered through assemblies and workshops for school staff.
• A programme of peer support groups taking place in schools to enable young carers to connect with others in the same situation and share their experiences in a supported environment, reducing their sense of isolation and creating the opportunity for new friendships to develop.
• Intensive one to one support with a cohort of young carers who have the highest levels of need.

The project works with secondary school children aged 11 - 16 who are from low income households.

If you are looking for a fast paced, rewarding project that will make a lasting difference to young carers, we would love to hear from you. 

This post is 21 hours per week 

Closing date: Monday 20th July 2020 at 9am

Interview date: Tuesday 28th July 2020

Grants Programme Officer

One Year Fixed Term Contract

Based in London or Birmingham with occasional travel within the UK 

(Flexible working may be considered)

Ref: BIC/IM

37.5 hours per week

£32,000 FTE

Big Issue Invest (BII) is the social investment arm of The Big Issue. BII helps prevent poverty and creates opportunities for communities by providing finance, from unsecured loans to equity investment, to sustainable social enterprises, charities and ventures.

We are currently in the process of establishing a ‘Covid-19 Social Enterprise Support Fund’ in consortium with other UK funders. This fund will expect to deliver grants to social organisations across England from July 2020 with all expenditure completed by March 2021.

BII are looking to hire a Grants Programme Officer (GPO) with experience in project management, grant management and impact reporting. The GPO will be a key role in an exciting UK social investor delivering this new programme. The GPO will work closely with the Head of Impact and the Lending Team’s Investment Manager leading the programme. 

The Role                                     

This will be a fast-paced and exciting programme and will require a GPO who can take initiative and be comfortable working at pace. 

The GPO will be responsible for leading effective collaboration with key stakeholders of the project and for delivery of key project management and reporting activities in relation to the fund. This includes liaison with funders around activity, expenditure and impact reporting.

The role is a great opportunity for someone with project management and/or grant management experience who wants to work within a social investment organisation supporting social organisations across the UK. The role provides an opportunity to build skills in project delivery, grant management, impact management and financial reporting skills. The role will sit in the Impact Team working closely with the Head of Impact and liaising closely with the Investment Manger leading the programme.

This role is initially a one-year fixed term contract with the opportunity to extend.

For a full job description including the summary of skills, qualities and experience required for the role please download from the link below. 

To apply please click Apply Now, you will be taken to our recruitment site and asked to complete a short application form and then upload your CV and covering letter.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a salary commensurate with the third sector, which can be confirmed on request

Incremental holiday entitlement starting at 25 days per year plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff) plus paid leave to care for a sick child or grandchild and a sick or elderly relation

Incremental sick pay starting at 5 days per rolling year

Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension 

Enhanced maternity pay

Training and development opportunities including an open learning library and management training schemes

Health benefits include life cover, a health Cashplan scheme which provides access to counselling and a range of therapies

Please note that we reserve the right to review and amend our staff benefits and they do not form part of any contract of employment.

Workplace details

This role can be based in our London or Birmingham office with occasional travel within the UK. Flexible working arrangements will be considered. 

If you have any queries, please contact us stating the job title.

Closing date: 20th July 2020

Big Issue Invest is striving towards Equal Opportunities

We particularly welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our sector, such as women in senior roles, and people with disabilities and from Black and Minority Ethnic communities.

We support families who work in the UK fashion and textile industry and we'd love you to join us!  We're looking for a Senior Grants Officerwho will plan, monitor and oversee all grant processes, ensuring we reach even more famiies who need financial support for their children. Due to Covid 19, enquiries to our charity have tripled - be part of our team to help us award £500K in grants in the year ahead.

The role attracts a competitive package including:

• Full time position 5 days a week
• Salary: £30-£35K based on experience
• Office based in London, but for the time being home working
• Contract: Permanent Probationary period 3 months
• Company pension scheme: Subject to successful 3 month probationary period
• Holidays: 30 days, inc bank holidays  

The charity is currently based at Victoria Charity Centre, central London in newly refurbished office space. There are excellent rail, tube and bus links

To apply, please send your CV which must be accompanied by a covering letter ,clearly demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role (detailed in the attached pack) to Anna Pangbourne, Director.

Please note; CV's submitted without a covering letter will not be considered .

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so we reserve the right to close the ad early should a suitable candidate be found. 

Your new company
After successful recruitment to two other posts, this non-profit funding arm of a government organisation are seeking a third interim administration candidate to support with the successful delivery of its charitable funding strategy which aims to tackle inequality in London and enable every individual and community to thrive.

Your new role
In this role as Funding Officer, you assisting with the processing of charitable funding applications and social investment proposals and support the management of existing funding/investment agreements. This will involve providing high level administrative support to the team including;

• assisting in the production of committee and sub-committee papers, the administration of meeting decisions and with servicing internal meetings;
• providing initial advice & information to potential and current recipients of charitable funding; supporting the effective monitoring and evaluation of charitable funding agreements/social investments;
• support the management of data, information and content in respect of relevant databases, shared files, the website and intranet;
• producing and running reports, uploading and amending information when required; and assisting with planning and co-ordination of promotional events.

What you'll need to succeed
You will have significant experience of providing administrative support to charitable or similar organisations and providing advice to stakeholders of all levels. You should also have experience working collaboratively in small teams, along with data input and data management. You'll also have sound written and verbal communication skills and excellent IT literacy.

An effective problem-solver, you'll be able to manage competing deadlines without losing the quality of your work. You should also have a good knowledge of funding in the voluntary and community sectors.

What you'll get in return
This role will be home based initially, but will usually be based in the City area of Central London. This is an interim position paying £16.00 per hour + holiday pay or £20.00ph umbrella rate. Ideally they are looking for a candidate who is interested in the role on a medium to longer term basis. The salary equivalent of this position is circa £30,000.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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Do you have a flair for writing that inspires? Are you a team player who is looking for an exciting career opportunity that will make a tangible difference to wildlife? If the answer is yes, read on… 

Essex Wildlife Trust are the county’s leading conservation charity, committed  to protecting wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature; and we would love you to join our friendly and energetic team. 

In this role, you will write robust and compelling applications and bids, build strong relationships and manage reporting and stewardship processes to raise funds through Trusts and Foundations as well as Government and other public grants. Educated to degree level or equivalent with budget handling and successful bid writing experience, you will need a strong attention to detail, an engaging manner and a methodical approach.

Essex Wildlife Trust aims to employ a diverse body of people with different perspectives, values and attitudes. We seek to promote an inclusive environment where differences are shared and valued; unfair treatment or discrimination is challenged; and everyone is able to reach their full potential.

If you have strong relevant experience, you would like to work at a Sunday Times Top 100 Best Company and you feel you would fit in our friendly, committed, passionate and professional organisation then we would love to hear from you. 

Closing date: 21 June 2020 by midnight

Shortlist interviews will take place on 7th and 9th July. These will be undertaken remotely.

To find further information and apply please visit our website.

Welfare Grants Officer- Home Based

Are you passionate about supporting people experiencing the challenges of making a fresh start after prison?

This is an exciting role in which you will be responsible for ensuring charitable funding supports high-quality projects.

Our client is a highly respected independent charity, which together with its subsidiary, their Futures, works across England and Wales to develop and deliver a range of innovative services, providing practical and emotional support to prisoners’ children and families, to prisoners, and to ex-prisoners.

Position: Welfare Grants Officer
Location: Home-based - with travel across England and Wales
Job type: Part-Time, Fixed Term Contract (September 2020 – April 2021 with the possibility of extension.)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £22,000 per annum (Pro-rata)
Benefits: Generous Holiday Entitlement, Eyecare vouchers, cycle to work scheme and other

Closing date: 17 July 2020
Interviews commencing week beginning: 28 July 2020

About the role:

As the Welfare Grants Officer, you will ensure that comprehensive information is gathered and recorded at application stage and that a robust assessment process is in place to support the decision of the grant allocations to prison leavers, and prisoners’ family members. You will also be responsible for the record-keeping of all grants made and producing reports to identify the impact assessment of the grants.

You will be required to carry out the administration and liaison work between staff across England and Wales

About you:

You will have an empathetic approach to those affected by the Criminal Justice System. You will be a pro-active self-starter, with excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks. You will be detail-ordinated and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes. You will have Good financial literacy skills with the ability to produce financial summaries using Excel.

You will have good communication skills and the ability to working collaboratively with colleagues in services across England and Wales.

Please be aware that this role is subject to prison clearance, an enhanced DBS and references.

Our client welcomes all applications including ex-prisoners, (appointment to post will be subject to a risk assessment)

You may have experience of the following: Grants Officer, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Executive, Fundraiser, Grants Manager, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, Welfare Grants Officer, etc.

Ref: 93429

Location: Based at our Reading Education Centre. To be deployed to any TLG education centre nationally - primarily the South of the UK

Contract: Permanent

TLG is looking for a qualified teacher with a passion to turn around the lives of disaffected young people aged 12-16. Working across our growing network of 12 education centres (alternative provisions), and manage TLG centres for interim periods at a time, the Itinerant Centre Manager will be responsible for delivering exceptional educational programmes with imaginative curricula for disaffected young people, with proven skills and strategies to re-engage those on the verge of exclusion.

Working in partnership with a number of key stakeholders, and leading the local TLG team when on placement, the successful applicant will need to develop and maintain excellent relationships with schools, parents, referrers, and other agencies.

The successful candidate will have excellent team and communication skills and a successful track record in leadership and management, as well as a strong and vibrant Christian faith. TLG is committed to safeguarding our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

The date of initial video interviews and final interviews is to be confirmed.

About us
We are a charity dedicated to ensuring that people most impacted by injustice are leading campaigns that affect their lives, from better housing to fairer treatment of migrants to LGBTQ+ rights. Our mission is to support people to run effective campaigns that challenge injustice. We do this by running campaign training programmes that help people develop the skills, confidence and community to change things that matter to them. In our trainings, we prioritise people from communities directly impacted by injustice.

In light of COVID-19 we are developing a new micro grants programme to support our graduate community members as they respond to COVID-19 and the opportunity for societal change in the times we live in.

The Micro Grants Manager will drive the design and delivery of this innovative new programme. They will engage with a wide variety of stakeholders to ensure that the programme meets the needs of the communities we serve. This will ensure that the programme is accessible and straightforward to use. The successful candidate will ensure that the system and structures are in place to monitor, evaluate and report on the programme.

About the job

Job Purpose

To design, manage and monitor a micro grants programme and associated systems
To engage internal and external stakeholders throughout the micro granting process
Comply with our data and legal responsibilities in relation to this work.

Job responsibilities

To design, manage and monitor a micro grants programme and associated system

• To design an accessible, short, swift grant making process which meets all internal needs.
• To work with relevant team members to manage the programme ensuring the programme remains on track.
• To monitor the impact the programme has, including completing any compliance requirements from funders.

To engage internal and external stakeholders throughout the micro granting process

• To ensure the project is planned with sufficient time to engage stakeholders with processes which support meaningful and constructive engagement.
• To communicate decisions clearly demonstrating how you have considered stakeholders feedback.
• Lead reporting to funders and trustees.

Comply with our data and legal responsibilities in relation to this work

• Stay up to date with relevant legislation
• Ensure processes are compliant with legislation
• Ensure processes are upheld and records are maintained

General

• Develop and maintain objectives and work plans for the roles responsibilities
• Work in a sustainable manner with consideration of the natural environment.
• External customer service: answer the general Campaign Bootcamp phone via Circleloop and relevant emails via our shared 'hello' inbox
• Any other reasonable tasks as directed by your line manager or Leadership Team
• At all times adhere to relevant legislation including GDPR
• At all times take personal responsibility for exhibiting behaviours in line with the person specification and the values of Campaign Bootcamp.

Are you an experienced Grants Manager? Are you passionate about helping make a real difference to people's lives?

Charity People are excited to be working again with a small but well established charity based in the heart of London to find them a permanent Grant Giving Manager, an integral role to the organisation, whose mission is to help improve lives of families and children by giving them grants.

Recent times with Covid 19 has brought about more enquiries than usual so this is a real exciting time to join and to make a key difference by giving grants to the people who need it most and who lay at the heart of this interesting charity. Your role will be to assistant and manage their grant applications from start to finish and help the charity to continue to grow.

This role requires someone who has lots of empathy, strong relationship building and people skills, who can work flexibly and adapt easily.

To be considered for this post which is integral to this small charity, they really are wanting the successful candidate to have worked in the same role, at a similar level and ideally have worked in a family and people orientated charity. Processes are already in place so they really require someone who can step in at a busy time and who has thorough knowledge in this field who can roll their sleeves up, promote learning and push the charity forward even more so. You will bring an array of skills such as, data protection, advanced Microsoft Office skills, knowledge of CRM systems (ideally ACT) and strong evaluation skills.

Given Covid 19, this post will be interviewed via phone, and initially you will work at home five days per week, but once the charity deems safe to return to the office (probably around August/ September) you will be working in the office five days per week, after a three month probation period there is certainly room for home working days/ flexible working discussions once you are settled in to the post.

Due to the amount of response we receive, unfortunately we are not able to give feedback to every applicant, if you have not heard back within 5 days from the application deadline please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for.

Please note this role has a salary range of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum. There is no room to dicuss a higher salary.

Please email your CV to [email protected]

Background and purpose

Who Are We? The Jumbulance Trust is a small Charitable Trust with 2 unique specialist vehicles, part coach part ambulance, which are specifically designed and equipped to make it possible for those with  serious illness or disability  to travel throughout the UK and Europe on holiday, short break, Pilgrimage or a day trip.

Each “JUMBULANCE” can accommodate a maximum of 21 and 26 respectively with tracking to accommodate up to 6 wheelchairs and/or 5 beds, has a heavy duty lift, large accessible washroom, full kitchen and extensive medical equipment

Our Vision: A society in which adults and children with severe disability are able to maximise their quality of life through social and travel opportunities.

Our Aim: The Jumbulance Trust exists to make accessible travel possible for those who by reason of their disabilities or illnesses find most means of transport impossible to contemplate.

 We want to ensure that everyone

• Lives the best life that they can

• Never feels alone or isolated

 • Feels empowered and confident

The Grants & Trust Fundraiser position is a new role, perfect for someone looking for a step up into grant fundraising or looking for a second role. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing our grant and trust fundraising programme, building on the work done over the last few years.  The role will require building strong working relationships with new corporate partners, donors, community, fundraisers and external group leaders to create a sustainable income stream as part of our future investment in fundraising. Reporting to the General Manager (GM) the Grant and Trust Fundraiser will be responsible for developing our trust fundraising capability; that will include but not be limited to, investigating, researching and constructing applications for new funding. The successful candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure we demonstrate a compelling case for support to potential donors. To be successful in this role you will have experience and/or understanding of raising income from trusts, foundations, corporate partners and major grants together with excellent research, communication and relationship development skills. You will be working with a small, yet dynamic, team used to taking both initiative and responsibility. During the first 6 - 12 months, the successful candidate will be expected to establish themselves in the new role and develop our trust fundraising strategy. Following successful completion of a probation period, there will also be flexible working opportunities. Main role responsibilities:

Strategy

• Lead on prospect research (trusts, corporate partners,foundations and major donors)

• Contribute to our other fundraising strategy activity and initiatives

• Ensure reporting, monitoring and evaluation processes are robust and provide the necessary information to GM

 • Develop a case for support that meets the needs of our target groups, in line with our aims, objectives and vision

• Work closely with the team and translate information accurately to ensure effective communication

Please send a cover letter with your CV including your successes and experience with fundraising. Only applicants with the relevent skills will be considered.

This is a part time role with a salary of £25-£32,000 pro rata.

Home based role but will require face to face meetings with the GM on a regular basis (monthly)

14 hours per week.

Be part of one of the UK’s longest-running charities working to protect animals! Freedom for Animals began as the Captive Animals' Protection Society in 1957 and works to end the captivity of animals, especially those used for entertaining the public in zoos, circuses and the media industry.

Freedom for Animals is currently looking for a Grants Fundraiser to join our small but dedicated team! Do you have excellent written communication skills and attention to detail? Are you able to work to tight deadlines and manage your time efficiently? Do you want to help work towards a world without cages? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Working with our Fundraising and Communications Manager, the chosen candidate will be responsible for preparing, submitting, and managing funding applications as well as performing prospect research.

Salary: £18,000 pro rata

Location: Manchester (remote working considered)

Hours: 2 days per week / 7.5 hours per day

Contract: Part-time fixed term 6 months

Closing Date: 13th July

Procurement Officer

Fixed Term Contract until End of October 2021 – Maternity Cover

Manchester City Centre

Starting salary for this position is £25,272 per annum (plus contributory pension)

Join a Nobel Prize-winning organisation committed to creating safe and secure futures for women, men and children around the world. MAG works by finding and destroying landmines, cluster bombs and the explosive remnants of war and by advocating and campaigning on behalf of those whose lives are blighted by the lethal debris of conflict. Be part of this life-changing mission by joining MAG to help us free from fear some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in the world.

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to join our HQ Procurement team, which provides procurement services to MAG’s programmes based in over 25 countries across the world. This is an exciting and dynamic role, where your skills and experience will help us make a real difference, supporting our lifesaving work across the globe!

Based in the United Kingdom, and working with the Global Procurement Manager, you will provide high quality and cost effective procurement services to MAG’s overseas programmes and HQ in accordance with MAG’s policies and procedures. In addition, you will support the Procurement Team on the digitalisation of procurement and logistics processes as well as data management. Developing strong supplier relationships and effective communication will be key to succeeding in this role.

This is a fast-paced role, which will require high levels of initiative, pro-activeness and strong multi-tasking skills. You will have experience of sourcing and procuring a large and varied range of commodities and services, administering procurement procedures and systems, supporting tender processes and framework agreements, as well as familiarity with international freight and transport dynamics. Above all, you will need to be approachable, flexible, have a good eye for detail and be ready to work in a busy and varied role.

Previous international NGO experience is desirable but not essential.

The place of work will normally be our headquarters in Manchester. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, and to ensure the health and wellbeing of everyone who works for MAG and their families we have put in place a new working arrangement – remote working from home - to reflect what is a rapidly changing situation. Therefore, you will initially be home based until we are able to return to working in our headquarters.

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website by the closing date of 12th July 2020.

Applicants who are non-residents of the UK will need to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK.

Trusts Officer
Location: New King Street, Bath
Contract: Permanent 
Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £23,000.00 - £25,000.00 pro rata (depending on experience)
Closing Date: Sunday 19 July '20 (12 noon).

Julian House is a well respected charity, providing support to some of the most marginalised members of society, particularly in the areas of homelessness, domestic abuse and criminal justice.  Its projects are located across the South West.

Underpinning its success has been a strong track record of support from key stakeholders and the wider community, including grant making trusts.  This support has allowed the development of new services, important project work and the maintenance of core services.  Not just changing lives, often saving lives.

This is a new role within Julian House fundraising team, providing support to the Senior Trusts Fundraiser - researching funding opportunities, reporting back to funders on their support and evidencing unmet need.  Providing case studies is another key element of the role - involving project visits and close collaboration with a range of colleagues. 

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a full outline of the role and responsibilities. 

As an employee, you will receive an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Cash health care plan 
• Up to 27 days annual leave (depending on length of service) 
• Employer pension contribution (up to 6% of your gross salary) 
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Award Scheme 
• 20% Discount at Julian House Shops and Bike Workshops 

Julian House has a supportive culture, providing regular supervision and line management alongside externally facilitated reflective practice which enables staff to look after their own health and well-being whilst giving their best in their roles. 
 
To Apply: 
 
Please apply by completing an online application form outlining why you would fit the role, via our jobs page on our Julian House website.

Closing date: Sunday 19 July '20 (12 noon).

Interview date: interviews will be taking place on Wednesday 29 July '20.

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

The Opportunity

 As a member of a dynamic team providing overall support to the Global Procurement Manager & Director of Logistics and Procurement, you will have authority to procure on behalf of Plan International and commit expenditure externally with third parties. You will engage with procurement staff across the organisation, as well as suppliers.

The following are key functions of the role:

• Work with internal and external stakeholders and support them to determine procurement needs, quality and delivery requirements across a diverse range of procurement categories.
• Run tender processes from identifying organisational needs with key stakeholders through to award of contract;
• Establish and negotiate contract terms and conditions.
• Maintain supplier relationships and manage supplier performance on key contracts.
• You will also raise and process requests for quotations and research new suppliers for new goods and services.
• Support the team and contribute by raising and processing Requisitions and POs as required.

The Individual

 Ideally, we would like you to have:

• Previous, relevant experience gained within a Procurement Function in which you have developed, supported and maintained processes and systems. Working in an international organisation would be useful, as would a relevant qualification such as CIPS (or equivalent) - either part or fully qualified.
• Experience in the creation and articulation of contracts and their proactive management through life.
• Great analytical skills; able to manipulate large volumes of data efficiently.
• Experience in operating a tender; linking into financial systems, management of a supply chain and an understanding of the impacts of sustainability in the procurement process.
• Outstanding inter-personal and communication skills; able to actively listen, establish and develop internal and external stakeholder relationships at all levels.
• Successful negotiation experience; capable of identifying value drivers on different types of procurement.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP) would be advantageous, as would aptitude with Excel.

Location: Flexible Location (Preferably Global Hub, Woking or where Plan International has a legal entity and you have the pre-existing right to live and work). Employment terms will be based on local conditions.

Type of Role: Permanent

Reports to: Procurement Category Manager

Salary: Competitive

Closing Date: Sunday 12 July