Who are GMYN?

For many young people, the transition to adulthood isn’t easy. In the UK, one third of young people are lonely, half feel unready for work and half feel like they don’t belong to their community.

At GMYN, our vision is #YoungPeopleCan and we help young people in Greater Manchester overcome this. We deliver a range of development programmes and drop-in activities to help young people transition to adulthood feeling skilled, supported and positive.

Founded in 2007 by our Chief Executive, Alex Fairweather, we have grown from a single volunteering project to a registered charity and have helped over 10,000 young people.

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to join GMYN’s operations team, providing strategic and operational financial support and advice. The role holder will provide day to day management and reporting of the charity’s income and expenditure as well as responsibility for preparation of GMYN’s annual budget and accounts.

You will have experience of working within a financial environment ideally in a management/leading role within a charity. You will have the AAT or similar qualification, or substantial equivalent experience. You will also have strong numeracy and communication skills and the ability to provide accurate and timely information.

In addition, you will have the ability to work flexibly as part of a team and on your own initiative working independently when required.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will also work alongside GMYN’s Operations Lead and work closely with the Business and Finance Administrator.

Joining #TeamGMYN: Our Offer

At GMYN, we strive to be inclusive. Every member of #TeamGMYN is involved in all aspects of decision making, from strategic planning, setting the organisational values through to basic everyday practices to give everyone an active voice. We are responsive to the needs of the team and all support available is designed through consultation.

We are regularly reviewing our practices to create a safe, welcoming and supportive environment and encourage suggestions and feedback from staff to improve our offer.

Our offer currently includes access to

• The Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days annual leave, including 5 ‘no-questions-asked’ ad-hoc wellbeing days
• Flexible working hours, including working from home options
• Childcare vouchers for those already accessing the scheme
• Accessible, ethical and gender-neutral office space
• Living wage, with processes to request performance-based payrises
• An 8% pension scheme with 3% employer contribution

Whilst our staff team is diverse in many ways, people from BAME backgrounds and people with disabilities are currently under-represented, therefore applications from candidates who identify with these characteristics are welcomed and encouraged.

For full details on the role and the #TeamGMYN offer can be found in the job pack attached.

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter (no more than two sides of A4) showing how you meet the attached personal specification via the link on this page by Monday 20th July. 

Credit unions in Britain have been in existence for well over 50 years. There have always been representative bodies in the sector throughout that period. ABCUL emerged from the former Credit Union League of Great Britain (CULGB) in 1984 and has always been the major credit union trade association representing the largest number of credit unions in England, Scotland and Wales.

We are now seeking to recruit a Project Manager to work on an Oral History Project that documents and catalogues the history and heritage of the credit union movement. The lottery funding for the project will be managed through the Credit Union Foundation which is a subsidiary company of ABCUL run as a charity to support the development of credit unions and their staff through grants, education and learning.

THE ROLE

The position will be based at ABCUL’s office in central Manchester but home working will be an option for some of the time particularly in light of the on-going COVID-19 situation. The role is a new role to the trade body and is therefore a start-up position which will require a clear understanding of the project along with the ability to engage external stakeholders and volunteers to ensure successful project delivery. 

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge and understanding of the British credit union movement.
• Knowledge and understanding of oral history and public history.
• Experience of working with and supporting volunteers.
• Experience in management and evaluation of projects.
• Clear understanding of the expectations and needs of funders and partners in the delivery of a project.
• A commitment to understanding the needs of credit unions and stakeholders in the project in order to develop the project to maximise outcomes.
• Significant diplomacy and influencing skills sufficient to work with corporate partners within a democratic movement, with voluntary board members and Credit Union operational staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate clear and engaging information for a variety of audiences, including the media.
• Strong analytical, monitoring and evaluation skills.
• Excellent PC and keyboard skills sufficient to use a PC effectively on a daily basis to service themselves e.g. e-mail, Goldmine, Timesheet, Microsoft Office Software, internet, etc.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the project, including some travel and weekends and evenings throughout the period as required.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative, multi-task & prioritise; a highly organised self- starter, with first class time-management skills to manage competing demands on workload.
• Bachelor's degree minimum

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Salary up to £35,000 per annum pro rata – 17.5 hours per week – 15 months fixed term contract

Pension – 6% employer contribution

ABCUL is a modern flexible and equal opportunities employer offering all its team excellent working conditions.

Location – Head Office based in Manchester.  COVID-19 restriction and risk assessments will be factored into when the office facilities will be available.  Home/remote working is likely to be the main focus for the initial period of the role.

The Association is looking for the successful candidate to start work in July or August 2020 however capability is more important than notice period.

Closing date 17th July 2020.

Shortlisting will take place on 20th July with virtual interviews being held on Friday 24th July 2020.

“Sport has the power to change the world.  It has the power to inspire, it has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair.  It is more powerful than governments in breaking down racial barriers.  It laughs in the face of all types of discrimination”, Nelson Mandela on the 25th May 2000 at the inaugural Laureus World Sports Awards in Monaco.

Laureus Sport for Good Foundation is a Sport for Development organisation that harnesses the power of sport to end violence, discrimination and disadvantage. Proving that sport can change the world.

Well anchored in the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation's global office in the UK works in partnership with over 120 sport for development organisations across the world, providing them technical expertise, capacity building, funding and programme management support to deliver high quality and impactful sport for development programmes that help change the lives of girls and boys, young women and young men in disenfranchised communities. Laureus Sport for Good also invests in and leads on research, learning communities, international summits and conferences and is widely considered one of the leading agencies in the Sport for Development sector.

An exciting opportunity has emerged to join our programmes and grants management team where the post holder will be responsible for planning and implementing a portfolio of impactful programmes across Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe using sport as a development tool for social change. 

For further details about the opportunity please see the attached job description.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter, outlining how you meet the 'key skills' section of the job description.

CVs without a covering letter will not be considered.

The Wolfson Foundation is a charity that awards grants to support excellence in the fields of science, health, heritage, humanities and the arts, with education and research underpinning everything that we do. We are one of the country’s largest funding charities, and in 2019 we allocated some £40 million in grants.

We are recruiting for an important and exciting role: our Programme Manager for Heritage, Arts and Schools.

The post reports directly to the Head of Funding, line manages a Programme Officer and delivers all of our grant programmes in these areas, in line with our new Strategic Framework launched spring 2020. The key areas of focus are heritage, museums & galleries, libraries & archives, performing arts, as well as secondary schools.

The successful applicant will have an enthusiasm for the sectors covered by this role, and it is expected that they will have at least three years of experience in one or more of the programme areas. Some experience of grant-making would be preferred, although we recognise that the role is also likely to appeal to individuals looking to build on their experience in the cultural or educational sectors and take their first step into a philanthropic organisation.

Essential skills include outstanding organisational and administrative skills, a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work flexibly, managing a varied workload under pressure. The individual needs to be able to work effectively as part of a small team while also being capable of undertaking independent work. Creating and maintaining high quality relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at varying levels of seniority is critical.

The Foundation is able to offer £35,000-40,000 per annum as part of a competitive remuneration package, including private health insurance and pension contribution.

Further information about the role can be found in the job description.

Please note that, due to Covid-19, the Wolfson Foundation office is currently closed and the role will be remote based until at least September 2020.

How to apply

To apply, please send a copy of your CV accompanied by a cover letter (addressed to the Head of Funding) which outlines why you are suited to this role and how you meet the skills and experience profile listed in the job description.

The closing date for applications is 9am on 13 July 2020.

It is expected that first stage interviews will take place virtually week commencing Monday 27 July 2020, with final interviews (virtually) week commencing Monday 3 August 2020.

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.

Part time – 28 hours per week
3-month fixed term contract with possibility of extension at reduced hour
Based remotely

We are looking for an experienced and committed individual to join our team as Grant Manager.

At Refugee Action, we have a vision of a UK in which refugees and people seeking asylum will be welcome, can get justice, live free of poverty and successfully rebuild their lives. We empower refugees and people seeking asylum to influence both our work, the issues that matter to them and decisions made by government and we are a trusted partner for others who share our vision.

Over the last 3 years, we have provided life-changing support to more than 3,000 resettled refugees and 8,000 people seeking asylum, strengthened the work of more than 140 charities, and secured important changes in government policy and practice on English language provision and support for asylum seekers at risk of destitution. We want to do far more to learn from and shift power to refugees and people seeking asylum. It’s an exciting time to be part of Refugee Action as we work towards achieving our 3-year strategy objectives (2019-22) through securing systemic change through our campaigns to change government policies, our direct services, and our work to strengthen and connect other service delivery organisations.

The Respond and Adapt Programme (RAP) Grant Manager role is the grantee management lead for our COVID-19 grants programme. Sitting within the Business Development Team, and working closely with the Good Practice and Partnerships and Finance Teams.

The RAP is a 12-month initiative, delivered in partnership with Migration Exchange and NACCOM (The No Accommodation Network). It aims to help frontline organisations in the UK migration and refugee sector to respond and adapt to the current coronavirus crisis, and to support them to work together to build a foundation for longer-term recovery. It aims to support organisations to sustain their response to the crisis by providing grants to around 140 charities across the UK, link them to sources of support to adapt their approach, and to inform wider responses to Covid-19.

The RAP Grant Manager is to:

a) administer and manage grants made to organisations by the RAP via Refugee Action or via NACCOM
b) monitor and capture learning from the programme delivery
c) identify areas of need and help communicate these to partners and contributing funders
d) link grantees to sources of organisational and thematic development support.

To succeed in this role you will have:
• Knowledge of grant fundraising and the associated administration.
• Experience of either applying for or making grants, managing grants (either as grant holder or a grant maker) and ensuring grant reports are submitted and meet grant conditions.
• Experience of supporting a complex programme of work, and able to multi-task, plan ahead and to meet deadlines.
• Experience of organising and servicing meetings.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and experience of using a database.
• Commitment to the values of equality and human rights, and demonstrable skill in working inclusively and building engagement and trust.
• Ability to work on own initiative and collaborate as part of a team and with external stakeholders and the ability to listen to and support others to identify areas of learning and support needs.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website.

Those with lived experience as a refugee are encouraged to apply.

Closing date: 09:00am, Monday 6th July 2020

Interviews: Tuesday 14th July 2020

Start date: Monday 20th July 2020

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 Grants Giving Manager who 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. 

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]

Job: National Programme Officer

Reports to:  Programme Manager

Location: Flexible, can be based anywhere in the UK

Salary: Starting from £32,542- £ 33,518 pro rata (depending on skills and

experience) + 5% pension

Hours:  28 hours/week

Contract: Fixed term 6 months, with the possibility to extend

Do you have an interest in social entrepreneurship and social impact? Are you looking for a role coordinating high quality programmes?

The School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) is looking for a Programme Officer to support the management and development of programmes for social entrepreneurs.

You will lead on programme coordination and student recruitment and gain experience with programme development. You will work closely with internal colleagues and some external partners to ensure high quality delivery and an excellent experience for everyone involved.

This role will suit you if you are highly organised with strong multi-tasking abilities, have excellent communications skills and thrive in an autonomous work environment.

School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) is a charity that supports people using entrepreneurial approaches to tackle complex social problems. We run practical learning programmes and courses to support people from all backgrounds to realise their potential and bring about lasting social and environmental change.

Our commitment to inclusion

Diversity is a fact of life. Inclusion is a choice and a practice – for organisations and individuals. At the School for Social Entrepreneurs, our aim is to drive inclusion into every area and activity of what we do: from access to programmes, to grant investment, to board, staff and partnerships.

However you identify, we would like to hear from you. In our commitment to continue to diversify our teams, freelance staff and programmes, we are particularly keen to hear from those who identify as: being from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds; LGBTQ+; and those with disabilities.

Overview

If you are looking for an exciting role focused on programme management in a fast moving, ambitious organization, we encourage you to apply for our new vacancy as Programme Manager – Sierra Leone.

At Street Child, we believe that every child deserves the chance to go to school and learn. We have programmes in fourteen countries across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, priding ourselves on being willing to go to the world’s toughest places. We have been working in Sierra Leone since 2008, initially supporting a small number of street children with access to education. Following the Ebola outbreak in 2014 our work grew rapidly as we responded to the crisis, resulting in a broad portfolio of programmes including education, child protection and livelihoods.

We are seeking an outstanding professional with the ambition and skill to drive quality programme delivery in Street Child’s flagship Sierra Leone programme. The successful candidate will have relevant field experience in development programming and grant management, with an excellent ability to build strong relationships with our local partners. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply following the steps outlined below.

Key Responsibilities

Programme management (75%)

• Work closely with Street Child’s national partners to ensure excellent programme delivery
• Prepare donor narrative and financial reports in collaboration with national partners, in particular for three large UKAID funded projects.
• Lead on budget management across all live projects, liaising with partner and SC UK finance teams
• Support the development and implementation of robust MEL systems, conduct frequent field monitoring visits, and complete SCUK internal reports
• Directly provide partner capacity development support in priority areas, as required

Proposal development & reporting (15%)

• Collaborate closely with SCUK, EU & US branches on trust and foundation fundraising opportunities, including proposal development and report writing
• Support high level proposal and budget development as required alongside the Sierra Leone Country Representative
• Support partners to identify opportunities, needs and gaps and develop funding proposals aligned with the organisation’s strategy

Safeguarding (5%)

• Undertake active monitoring of exploitation and abuse risks as the country safeguarding focal point
• Support the design and implementation of appropriate mitigation measures in liaison with SCUK Lead Safeguarding Focal Point and local partners

Street Child UK support (5%)

• Coordinate staff/stakeholder/donor visits as required

• Proactive engagement with SCUK fundraising and communications teams
  • Support Sierra Leone based events in coordination with SCUK fundraising teams, including the Sierra Leone marathon, bike rides & international teacher training programme

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Bachelor degree level or higher

Desirable

• Masters degree in International Development or related field; or attendance at specific relevant training courses

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Relevant field experience of development programming, with a commitment to and respect for local partnership;
• Demonstrable experience of grant management, budget management and developing / delivering MEL approaches;
• Relevant experience of working in support of local partners
• Demonstrable experience of proposal development and report writing

Desirable

• Strong working knowledge of education, child protection and livelihoods; approaches
• Strong working knowledge of the Sierra Leone, Liberia or wider West African context;

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent relationship building skills, with an ability to skilfully navigate both national and international stakeholders;
• Ability to skilfully balance independent working with wider teamwork with both UK and international teams

Desirable

• Proven coaching/capacity building skills

Other

• Excellent written and spoken communications in English (additional languages welcome)
• A ‘can-do’, and agile attitude, a passion for problem solving and adaptative thinking;

Benefits

Attractive benefits are included – details available on request. Please note that this role is unaccompanied and not suitable for candidates looking for a family posting.

How to apply

Please click apply to submit your CV and cover letter by midnight on Friday 24th July 2020. We will review applications as they are received and reserve the right to bring forward the closing date. As this role is based in country, appropriate pre-employment checks will be required as part of our recruitment process in line with our Safeguarding Policy.

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.

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.

Are you experienced in project, programme or grant management? Are you passionate about supporting communities and promoting practical action on the environment?

Programme and Grant Management - x3 roles available:
Programme Coordinator (Partnerships) (£31,990)
Programme Coordinator (Contracts) (£31,990)
Programme Officer (Contracts) (£28,453)

Based in Birmingham – some remote working considered

Groundwork is a charity working locally and nationally to transform lives in the UK’s most disadvantaged communities.

We’re passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. We help people gain confidence and skills, get into training and work, protect and improve green spaces, lead more active lives and overcome significant challenges such as poverty, isolation, low skills and poor health.

Groundwork’s programmes have never been so needed, and we have a number of vacancies in our Programmes & Partnerships, and Contracts Teams, based in our national offices in central Birmingham. Each will help us to manage a range of grant and delivery programmes designed to support communities in need.

We’re looking for people that share our values, are passionate about our cause, and will bring new skills and experiences to our team.

Closing date: 12 midday 27th July 2020
Proposed Interview dates from w/b 3rd August 2020

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the button to be directed to our website where you can find out more info and complete your application.

No agencies please.

Sector: Awards Management

Location: London UK, New York or Washington DC, USA

Job Description

The Program Development Advisor (PDA) will lead and/or support new business development efforts, from opportunity tracking and capture planning to proposal development, and submission. The PDA will serve in the Capture Manager and Proposal Manager or Proposal Coordinator roles on new business opportunities. The PDA will lead and/or support special internal initiatives aligned with IRC’s business development strategy. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of working on new business efforts in international development with USAID, DFID, ECHO, and/or other multilateral and bilateral donors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and assist in the identification, tracking and updating of new business opportunities across a variety of technical sectors, regions, and clients.
• Lead capture planning including facilitating technical brainstorming, competitive landscape analysis and win theme sessions with technical and country staff.
• Coordinating proposal work to include preparing timelines, ensuring the proposal team adheres to deadlines, supporting recruitment, assisting in budget development, ensuring document completion, organizing meetings and compiling notes, and drafting and proofreading proposal sections.
• Work with technical units, country offices, and other staff to support conceptualization and design of proposals for new project activities and/or amendments to current projects.
• Managing coordination, communication and inputs from subs or to our primes.
• Identifying partners, consultants, and other proposal development support as needed.
• Draft proposal pieces including Past Performance, Corporate Capabilities, Staffing and Management Plan, Country Context, CVs, etc.
• Compile inputs from proposal team members, including consultants and partners.
• Ensure responsiveness to and compliance with solicitation documents.
• Provide Quality Assurance/Quality Compliance support on proposals.
• Maintain accurate information in database and assist with conducting analysis of proposal development; and maintain accurate and timely electronic files.
• Advises by working collaboratively on organizational and system improvements; anticipating, identifying and proactively solving problems.
• Facilitates internal post-submission debrief sessions to glean lessons learned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, including international relations, political science, public administration, and communications; Master’s degree a plus.

• Three to five years’ experience writing grants and developing funding proposals.

• Experience working with US Government (USAID, OFDA, BPRM, etc.), DFID, EU institutions (ECHO, DG), and/or other European donors. 

• Experience in proposal budgeting a plus.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively manage a variety of relationships in a multicultural environment;

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate equally effectively with colleagues in ‘remote’ and diverse teams, including as team leader for proposals;

• The ability to work productively and accurately while under pressure in a fast-paced, demanding environment;

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively;

• Ability to travel internationally; (up to 20% of time)

• Fluency in English and proficiency in at least one other language (French and/or Spanish) is highly desirable.

Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview on a rolling basis.

Candidates must have the right to work in the country for which they are applying.

IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination for all applicants and employees. IRC-UK seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious belief, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. IRC-UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including refugees who have the right to work in the UK.