Our partner is an award winning UK based charity, which is promoting different solutions to the issues facing international aid and the WASH sector including standalone social impact businesses and programmes to improve hygiene, sanitation and nutrition for under-fives; designed to increase resilience and self-reliance and improve the lives and life chances of farmers, families, women, girls and young children.

We are recruiting a Head of Finance and Governance to support Chief Executive and provide strategic management and operational oversight of finance, HR and business support functions and to ensure that everything is done in the most financially effective manner and in compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.  The incumbent will be supported by qualified accountants in the UK and overseas and their local teams. 

This is a part-time role, which would suit an experienced accountant/company secretary, seeking to work flexibly.  The 2/3 days we anticipate this role requiring could be spread over 5 days, if the incumbent found this more convenient and all the requirements of the role can be met. 

JOB PURPOSE

• You will be the ultimate responsible person for all of the charity’s external and statutory financial reporting, including reports to funders, trustees and regulatory bodies, though the bulk of this work will be delivered by the finance teams in the UK and Africa.
• You will provide strategic budgetary and financial management support to the Chief Executive in London and the Managing and Finance Directors overseas, assisting them to develop compelling bids for fundraising and inward social investment and will liaise, if necessary, with the financial managers/reviewers of any potential funders/investors.
• You will provide advice and guidance on HR, contractual, corporate and statutory matters to the senior team in the UK and overseas, consulting/liaising if necessary with our lawyers, auditors, and other service providers in both countries.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

1. Finance

1.1. Financial strategy

Supporting the development of financial strategies under a variety of scenarios for internal management, trustee discussion and presentation to potential funders/investors.

Leading on financial discussions with trustees and prospective funders/investors.

Developing the financial competence and confidence of PA/BW’s senior teams.

1.2 Financial oversight

Ensuring that monthly management reporting, budgeting and forecasting is accurate and timely and supporting the needs of management, trustees, project managers, funders and donors.

Reviewing the annual budget proposals raising issues, challenging assumptions and, ultimately, agreeing same with the local teams.

Reviewing the monthly financial returns submitted/presented by the finance teams querying anomalies and overspends and agreeing/requiring actions to be taken.

Updating the rolling forecasts of income and expenditure (reflecting actuals to date), monitoring the bank positions and using this to approve or reject requests for ongoing or exceptional expenditure.

1.3 Financial management

Maintaining up to date Financial and HR Policy and Procedures Manuals and responding to requests for variations thereto or divergence therefrom.

Being the principal signatory and authorised administrator for all UK bank accounts and approving changes to the mandate for bank accounts overseas.

Approving and signing off all cash transfers

2. Programme support

2.1 Programme budgeting

Preparing, discussing, reviewing and agreeing the financial budgets for individual projects and/or generic programmes.

Assisting the teams with costing, pricing, taxing and other financial sales related issues.

2.2 Programme reporting

Maintaining cumulative records of expenditure by funder and overseeing the preparation of funder reports and audit completion statements confirming the full dispersal of funds.

Submitting financial claims to statutory funders as and when required.

3. Corporate obligations

3.1 Statutory reporting

Being the principal point of contact between the external auditors the Treasurer and the board.

Agreeing the annual audit timetable and priority audit areas with the external auditors

Reviewing the draft statutory accounts produced by the local finance teams, agreeing the split between restricted and unrestricted programmes, calculating carried forward balances and agreeing same with auditors.

Confirming the appropriate use of restricted income, writing the trustees’ annual review, securing an unqualified audit report, responding to the annual audit letter, convening and managing the AGM.

Reviewing and signing off all statutory filings and ensuring compliance with all regulatory restrictions and statutory obligations.

3.2 HR and legal

Ensuring compliance with all legal, statutory and regulatory requirements in the UK and all other countries of operations.

3.3 Trustee management

Preparation of board papers and management of board meetings.

PERSON SPECIFICATION (Desirable)

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Relevant financial, HR and legal experience and qualifications

Familiarity with complex donor reporting and of managing restricted/unrestricted funding

Experience of working in an international and highly regulated environment

Awareness of investor relations in a social investment and entrepreneurial context

Understanding of managing business support systems, including ICT and procurement

A thorough knowledge of HR systems and processes

An understanding of staff management and a willingness to support staff development

Experience of managing organisational development and systemic change

Excellent written and oral communications skills

RTW in the UK essential 

As one of the few INGOs with an operational presence in Ukraine our INGO partner is able to respond quickly with initial life-saving activities in the Donetsk and Luhansk Regions and a programme to support arriving Refugees in Moldova. Response work will link to the longer-term strategy for this area. Their work continues apace with the intention to scale-up assistance in the Central and Western Regions of Ukraine and investigating the option of a further response in Poland. The response plan includes cash assistance, food distributions, NFI distribution/ health and dignity kits, WASH, Protection and Mental Health and Psychosocial First Aid.

We are seeking passionate, professional and experienced candidates for a Humanitarian Finance Manager. We are looking for talent which thrives in collaborating with others and who can work in agile ways and across boundaries.

A reasonable combination of remote (homeworking) and in-country (Moldova) working may be possible. 

As Humanitarian Finance Manager you will –
▪ Support exclusively the Humanitarian portfolio in developing and assessing donor funded project proposals and developing new products and funding
▪ Provide accurate, timely, financial information that allows the humanitarian programme to operate effectively and in alignment with financial goals
▪ Ensure best financial practice across the humanitarian programme, identify and resolve any financial management problems and ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures
▪ Manage Project Accountants for restricted funded projects
▪ In collaboration with the Global finance team ensure appropriate resources are budgeted for full cost recovery, prefinancing and co-funding is closely monitored and managed and claims against the projects are promptly submitted and followed with the donors

In collaboration with the Global finance team, assess implementing partner capacity.

Support implementing partners remotely and through visits in improving areas highlighted in partner assessments, partners audits or identified during project implementation
▪ Support implementing partners to have effective fraud and bribery mechanisms in place, addressing and resolving any issues
▪ Review and process monthly or quarterly accounts of the implementing partners and produce and analyse financial progress reports
▪ Produce donor financial reports and arrange, coordinate and follow up on project and partner audits
▪ Support the establishment of protocols, incentives and coordination, to ensure clarity and efficiency in how the team will work together
▪ Ensure compliance with organization and donor accounting and financial reporting requirements

You will be someone with:

▪ A part or full qualification with one of the major accounting bodies
▪ Track record of providing strategic financial support to senior management teams
▪ Strong hands-on experience in working with humanitarian teams and implementing partners in complex international settings
▪ Strong hands-on experience in dealing with Emergency Programme and humanitarian contexts
▪ Experience in developing budget proposals, managing donor contracts, preparing and reviewing donor financial reports, coordinating project and partners audits
▪ Proven ability to support non-finance staff and managers in reviewing financial information, with coaching and capacity building skills
▪ Ability to work at strategic level in terms of funding, identifying gaps and risks and providing appropriate solutions
▪ Strong written and spoken English

A reasonable combination of remote and incountry working may be possible. 

Please include a summary of your experience and your reasons for applying in your aplication. 

A Charity in Central London is looking for an Interim Finance Manager to join the team on a temp to perm basis.

Client Details

A Social Welfare Charity in Deptford

Description

To be responsible for ensuring all queries related to the UK and overseas subsidiaries of the group are resolved in a timely manner.

* To be responsible for timely and accurate processing of all transactions for entities not on the general ledger system into the group general ledger system. This will include building relationships with overseas finance staff and outsourced accountants and ensuring intercompany transactions are reconciled.

* To reconcile allocated balance sheet accounts.

* To close month end according to month end deadlines and reporting timetables

* To support the Head of Finance and Finance Manager in compiling budgets by working with allocated budget holders to formulate budgets

* To work with the Project Managers to ensure the utilisation of funds is in line to the agreements and that we have all the supporting documents required for the audits.

* To support the Finance Manager to prepare the quarterly and annual VAT return for the Charity

* To ensure that accounting in the subsidiaries is accurate and technically correct following Charities SORP requirements where relevant, for instance correct delineation between restricted and unrestricted funds and correct accrual and deferment of income, following income recognition treatment agreed with the Head of Finance

Profile

- Management accounting

- Financial accounting e.g. reconciliations

- Month-end

- Payroll

- VAT Returns

- Year end close

- International / charity / NGO

* Be at least part qualified (foundation stage) accountant of a recognised accountancy institute, such as ACCA orCIMA

Job Offer

£22-25ph

Women for Women International (WfWI) is an international NGO that helps women survivors of war to rebuild their lives. We believe that with access to rights, education and resources, women can lead change towards peaceful and stable societies. Since establishment in 1993, WfWI has worked with over 500,000 women in Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda and South Sudan. The UK office was established in 2006, and has steadily grown its programme funding from grants from various sources, including governments, trusts and foundations, companies, and individuals. 

 This is Who We Are at Women for Women International – UK

1) We are a Passionate, Ambitious and Committed Team - PACT

2) We subscribe to the vision of Women for Women International, which influences all we do

3) We are committed to diversity and inclusion, we respect difference and are committed to adaptability

4) We invest in our own personal growth, learning and development

5) We are relationship focused

6) We trust each other

7) We are outcome oriented and impact focused – we support each other to take considered risks and we learn from mistakes

8) We deliver – we do what we say, whilst making space for learning, reflecting and adapting as needed

9) We believe leadership and innovation can come from any part of the organisation

10) We communicate honestly and respectfully with each other, global colleagues and supporters

Our commitment to equity, justice, anti-racism

Diversity at Women for Women International is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. We welcome all applications and are committed to the continued development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, political opinions, and pregnancy and maternity. We are particularly seeking applicants from Global Majority backgrounds as part of our commitment to addressing historical underrepresentation.

What we offer you

• Your work life balance is important to us, and we work 70 hours over 9 working days and have every other Friday off. 
• We offer 25 days annual leave.
• We work on a hybrid basis, you will be set up to work from home and have the option to work from our office in Borough whenever you want.  We enjoy being back in the office a day or two a week to meet colleagues face to face.
• Your health and wellbeing is important to us and provide our Employee Assistance Programme to help you deal with personal and professional problems that could be impacting your home life or work life.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and driven Finance Officer (Management Accounts) to join our small and dedicated Finance Team.

As part of the Finance Team in a vibrant and growing organisation, this role has enormous potential for variety, challenge and career development for the right person. We are looking for someone with excellent attention to detail, able to work well under pressure to deadlines, and with strong communication skills.

In this role you will be responsible for preparing and circulating all management accounts for all WfWI – UK departments. 

Reporting to: Head of Finance

Proposed Start date: ASAP

Location: Primarily remote working with some expectation of work from the office based in Borough, London 

Working Pattern: Full time, 35 hours per week

Salary Level: £29,645 per annum (12 month fixed term contract)

Application Process:

• Applications by completed application form, and Diversity Monitoring form, please find details on the careers page of our website.  If you would like to submit your application another way, please contact us.
• If you would like to learn more about this vacancy, we are hosting a Q&A session on Tuesday 31st May 2022 at 1pm.  If you want to attend this session, please find details on the careers page of our website.

Closing Date: 23.59 Sunday 5th June 2022

Interviews: Wednesday 15 June 2022

POSITION OBJECTIVES

• Prepare and circulate all management accounts for all WfWI-UK  departments
• Financial administration of Grants
• Provide business partnering support to UK Budget holders

Key Responsibilities

Management Accounts

• Prepare and circulate all management accounts for all WFWI-UK departments
• Co-ordinate gathering of management accounts commentary from all budget holders and support Head of Finance with consolidation process

Grant Funding

• Review grant budgets – checking currencies, formulas and calculations of budgeted UK costs
• Review donor reports – for accuracy, agreement to finance system and inclusion of UK costs as budgeted
• Support Programme Funding team on financial areas where required
• Maintain Restricted Funding Tracker as LIVE and up to date database of all Restricted Grants for WFWI-UK

WFWI Business Partner

• Provide business partnering support to the UK budget holders, supporting on financial tasks, preparing financial donor reports and provide guidance and advice where necessary

Other Finance Tasks

• Assist with preparation of annual budgets and reforecasts
• Supporting the Head of Finance in daily financial operations
• Administering Finance & Audit Committee meetings and preparing minutes within agreed deadlines

Other Tasks

• Providing ad-hoc administrative support to the Head of Finance

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledgeable about Management Accounts and their purpose with an organisation Essential

Understanding of the role of a finance business partner Essential

Comfortable using systems including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Essential

Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal including the ability to discuss financial concepts with non-finance colleagues in an accessible way Essential

Able to work independently and within a team Essential

An understanding of the importance of confidentiality / data protection Essential

Ability to meet deadlines and deal with an unpredictable workload Essential

An interest in the work of Women for Women International Essential

Studying for a professional accountancy qualification Desirable

Capable of working in a busy charity environment Desirable

Awareness and understanding of grant reporting Desirable

Action Against Hunger UK is looking for a Director of Finance, IT & Administration to join a talented team, passionate about working towards Action Against Hunger’s vision of a world free from hunger.

Playing a key role on our executive committee, and working particularly closely with the Directors of Operations and Fundraising as we work to achieve our exciting growth plans, you would lead the development of our finance, IT and administration function to allow the charity to achieve our strategic goals. You’ll be an experienced leader of teams, with the ability to identify and put in place systems and procedures that give the whole organisation the information they need to deliver to our funders and project partners around the world.

For 40 years, across nearly 50 countries, Action Against Hunger has led the global fight against hunger. Our mission is to save, improve and protect lives by eliminating child hunger through the prevention, detection and treatment of undernutrition, especially during and after emergency crises caused by situations of conflict, displacement, poverty, discrimination, inequalities or natural disasters. From crisis to sustainability, we tackle the immediate, underlying and root causes of undernutrition and its effects through a multi‐sectoral approach. By designing our programmes with local communities, integrating them into national systems, and working with partners, we further ensure that short‐term interventions become long‐term solutions.

Key details:

Role:  Director of Finance, IT & Administration at Action Against Hunger UK

Salary:  circa £75,000

Contract:  Permanent, full time

Location:  Greenwich, London

Amongst other criteria, the successful candidate will be a fully-qualified accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) with the following experience:

• Working with an NGO, preferably working in an international context
• Overseeing the development of organisational information management systems
• Substantial and demonstrable post-qualification experience in a Finance department, working at Senior Management Team level
• Provision of high quality strategic financial leadership
• Operating at senior level in a regulated environment and ensured compliance within this
• Treasury management and risk management
• Multi-project/contract funding environments within an international  context
• Financial statement preparation and audit process management
• Achieving successful change as part of a high performing management team
• Successful management of complex strategic projects with multiple stakeholders
• Working with multiple currencies, in particular the risk management and oversight of foreign exchange rate fluctuations
• A demonstrable personal and professional commitment to uphold the  principles and practices in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion

For an information pack with full details of how to apply, or to arrange an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny Hills at Harris Hill by clicking apply. She will respond via email with the full information pack.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 6th June

Harris Hill Charities Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Approx. 8 meetings per year, 7 of which can be undertaken on Zoom/Teams, with one in-person meeting each year in the UK

This is a strategic time to join the Board of TLM England and Wales.  We have a strong and committed group of trustees who bring a wealth of experience and expertise.  Following a recent review, we are seeking to appoint two new trustees with skills in Fundraising, Finance or Digital Marketing and Innovation.

The Leprosy Mission is the world’s largest leprosy-focused organisation, a pioneer in our field, with over 140 years’ experience tackling this ancient disease. As a leading international Christian development organisation, we operate as a Global Fellowship comprising Members from 31 countries.  We work with people of all faiths and none to bring about the defeat of leprosy and transformation in the lives of people affected. The Leprosy Mission England and Wales (TLMEW) works in 10 countries across Africa and Asia.  We raise funds, promote research and innovation, and support our partners to strengthen health systems and provide life-changing health care services, skills training and opportunities for those who have been excluded and rejected by society.

As an organisation, we are seeking transformational growth.  Our goal is to see a leprosy-free world.  Our vision is for ‘leprosy defeated, lives transformed’, meaning a world with zero transmission, zero disability and zero discrimination.

Trustees are individually and collectively responsible for leading the organisation and each trustee should be prepared to use their specific skills, knowledge, network and experience to help the Board reach sound decisions. In addition to scrutinising board papers, this may also involve leading discussions, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.

TLMEW has a zero-tolerance policy towards any abuse, neglect and exploitation of all people.  Successful candidates are expected to understand, sign and comply with all organisational policies, including the TLMEW Code of Conduct and the TLMEW Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults Policy.  Recruitment to roles within TLMEW includes, in particular, criminal record checks/screening and the collection of relevant references. 

TLMEW is an explicitly Christian charity; we are seeking a committed Christian with a personal commitment to Jesus Christ reflected in their devotional life and involvement in their Christian community.  TLMEW is committed to diversity and welcomes those who have been underrepresented in INGO leadership positions, especially African, Asian, Latin American and Caribbean leaders, women and those with a disability.

Trustees have over-arching statutory duties in respect of governance, details of which can be found in the recruitment information pack on our website.

To apply, and for more information on this role and the work of TLMEW, please visit our website via the Apply button where you will be asked to upload a summary CV together with a covering letter outlining how you will contribute to the Board.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 6 June 2022

Preliminary Interviews (virtual):  Wednesday 21 June 2022

Interviews:  Wednesday 20 July 2022

Registered Charity number 1050327

Faith is considered to be an occupational requirement: Equality Act 2010.

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 38 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflicts and natural disasters.

Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is currently recruiting for the position of ‘Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead’ to join its dynamic Fundraising division based out of its Waterloo offices in London. The purpose of the role is to develop, implement and manage the IRUK Philanthropy and Partnerships unit, portfolio and associated budgets, contributing towards the achievement of fundraising objectives and targets.

The successful candidate must have or be:

• Experience working with HNWIs, Corporates, Trusts and foundations leading them from identification to giving annual and multi-year gifts of five and six figures
• Demonstrable corporate fundraising, sales or marketing, account management experience, including blue chip and/or trusts
• Proven experience of achieving challenging targets
• Experience of working alongside and supporting Board members and senior staff to identify and cultivate prospects and influencers
• Experience of using databases to identify prospective donors
• Experience of identifying potential HNWD, Corporates, Trusts and foundations, qualifying prospects and managing and growing a high-level prospect pipeline
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders in a complex, multi-cultural environment
• Experience of creating high-quality, high-level donor events and engagements
• Experience of fundraising in the British charitable sector
• Experience of working to and achieving an annual budget
• People management experience including carrying out performance reviews, 1:1’s, development, motivation and effective management of performance issues
• Knowledge and experience of using Raisers Edge/Salesforce or similar CRM products/fundraising databases, sponsorship, brand association and employee fundraising
• Creative and lateral thinker with an innovative and strategic approach to attracting new business.
• Proven ability to communicate and build relationships with a wide range of internal and external contacts at all levels
• Experience in developing team strategies and plans
• Highly developed negotiation skills
• Excellent presentation skills – the ability to present Islamic Relief’s work professionally to senior managers in the corporate sector

For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.

If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on 29/06/2022.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• criminal records check
• receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications that would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief:

(Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship)

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

The Senior Technical Specialist role sits within the technical team at SDDirect, a cutting edge and growing international social development organisation.

This post provides high-level expertise and leadership in the field of safeguarding, one of SDDirect’s core thematic areas of work, ensuring that the work of in-house staff and consultants is evidence-based and of a high quality, to support the continued growth of SDDirect in this technical area.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Summary of role

Reports to: Technical Director or Deputy Technical Director

Location: This is a UK based role. You must have eligibility to work in the UK. Our London Head Office works on a hybrid basis – we are open to flexible working.

Travel: Limited

Appointment term: Permanent

Remuneration Package: £47-£55,000 per annum (In line with experience)

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Working closely with the UK Team and colleagues across the organisation, the Policy and Advocacy Officer will provide thorough policy and trend analysis and briefings to advance ONE’s priorities in the UK. This role will also support ONE’s advocacy and campaign strategy targeting the UK government, working closely with government officials, the UK Parliament, and the wider NGO community.

Reporting to the Director of UK Policy and Advocacy, this is a permanent position based in London.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL

• Assist with the preparation of ONE's position papers, publications, and policy research on UK development finance, global health, climate and other priorities.
• Support the UK team with the implementation of ONE’s advocacy and campaigns, engaging with key audiences to identify and leverage opportunities for policy change and deliver ONE's objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with parliamentary offices and government officials, and ensure that insights are shared rapidly, and the impact of these interventions are monitored and recorded.
• Represent ONE at advocacy meetings and foster collaboration with NGOs and coalition groups focusing on priority issues, and ensure that the wider UK team is informed of these discussions.
• Manage policy and advocacy related projects, effectively coordinating with colleagues across the UK team and wider organization, as relevant.
• Monitor UK politics and developments affecting ONE’s issues and strategy, and share this analysis with the UK team to ensure ONE’s policy and advocacy is insight led.
• Any other duties as required and agreed with manager.

WHAT YOU BRING TO ONE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Four years experience working in a parliamentary, advocacy or campaigning role.
• Experience and knowledge of the UK Parliament.
• Experience working in the fields of international development or foreign affairs is desirable.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills with the ability to research a wide-range of topics using multiple sources.
• Ability to synthesise policy documents, identifying relevant key points and facts, and statistics that help explain complicated policy topics to broad audience in a concise way.
• An understanding of the links between policy, lobbying, campaigning and media work and of how policy change can be achieved through effective
• Excellent project management skills and ability to coordinate with the different functions in a team.
• A commitment to ONE’s mission and policy priorities.
• Ability to work as part of a global team and in a culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with competing priorities and workloads; generally very well-organised; proven ability to multi-task.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

SALARY RANGE

GBP 31,000 – GBP 35,000 annual gross

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Flexible working options available. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

If you are ready to join the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease, please submit a resume and cover letter to this opening at ONE jobs!

We understand that a diversity of strengths, experiences, and backgrounds makes our team stronger. If this position interests you, we encourage you to apply and tell us why you are a great candidate for the role. ONE does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Due to the number of inquiries that ONE receives, we thank all candidates for their interest yet only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 38 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflicts and natural disasters.

Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is currently recruiting for the position of ‘Website Editor’ to join its award-winning Marketing Division based in its offices in Waterloo, London.

Job Purpose:

• As the principal writer for the IRUK website, the postholder will write the bulk of the copy for the website, applying SEO best practice and ensuring website content aligns with wider marketing plans
• As someone with a passion for writing, as well as meticulous attention to detail and a firm grasp of grammar and plain English, the postholder will be able to adapt and tailor messages for distinct audiences – including donors by different age and behavioural segments
• Manage all content on the website, ensuring timely content updates
• Sub-editing and proof-reading material written by others to ensure quality control and brand consistency - and provide training and guidance to internal contributors where required

The successful candidate must have or be:

• Significant professional copywriting experience, either in house or for an agency
• Proven conceptual copywriting experience, ideally gained in a multi-channel environment, across both print and digital content
• Proven ability to write original and insightful SEO copy to optimise webpages and increase visibility
• Experience of writing in a not-for-profit context and for a Muslim audience is valued
• Hands on experience of using content management systems, particularly Wordpress
• Proven writing skills and strong all-round communication skills
• Degree-level education, ideally in English, Media/Journalism or creative writing
• Knowledge of and interest in international affairs and development
• Strong research skills and interviewing ability
• Knowledge of SEO and keyword research
• A creative, conceptual thinker who is comfortable in a range of writing formats, from serious long copy to a witty one-liner
• A versatile writer who can connect with a variety of audiences within the British Muslim community and among the wider public and key stakeholders
• A strong sub-editor and proof-reader, with meticulous attention to detail and impeccable standards of grammar
• An ability to communicate complex and dry concepts in plain English and compelling copy

For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.

If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on 09/06/2022.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications that would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief:

(Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship)

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

mothers2mothers (m2m) is an Africa-based NGO that unlocks the potential of women to eliminate paediatric AIDS and create healthy families across ten sub-Saharan African countries. m2m trains, employs, and helps empower women living with HIV  to work as community healthcare workers in understaffed health centres and underserved communities. Through a peer-to-peer approach, these ‘Mentor Mothers’ deliver a range of health services, advice, and support to women and their families. Started in Cape Town, South Africa in 2001 with an initial focus on preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV, m2m has innovated and built on its strengths and now provides family-centred support for a range of related health and social issues spanning pregnancy, birth, childhood, and adolescence. It also partners with governments and other NGOs on the adoption of its programme to spread the Mentor Mother Model and its benefits. 

We are looking for a Philanthropy Officer to join our dynamic fundraising team and support our Head of Philanthropy in taking m2m’s major donors and regular giving programme to the next level. This is a permanent and full-time position.
The role will suit someone who is self-motivated, creative, innovative, resourceful and highly professional. 

The key purpose of the role will be:

• To lead the global strategy and programme for the Global Giving Circle (GGC), including a global programme of communications and events, working with global team members to meet targets and drive growth across Europe, the US and emerging markets.
• To drive new business by researching and building relationships with newly identified High Net Worth Individuals and connectors, in Europe and in the countries we operate in.
• To grow m2m’s pipeline of individual donors and prospects by undertaking prospect research and creating   solicitation plans, organising cultivation events, and networking in Europe and sub-Saharan Africa.
• To engage and work with with external stakeholders, including our Trustees and connectors, to map prospects and grow our pipelines.
• To cultivate and steward a set of individual donors giving < £6K , ensuring they are kept up to date  on the impact of their support and uplift where possible.
• To draft concise, persuasive, polished communications for external audiences, including leading on proposal development for a personal portfolio, and working collaboratively across entities to shape case statements and concept notes for individual audiences in the Europe and overseas.
• To provide ad-hoc support on special projects and events within agreed remits and timeframes, as directed.
• To support, plan and coordinate key events, which are related to the cultivation and stewardship of  major donors and mid-level giving donors.

Global Giving Circle

• Work with the Head of Philanthropy, Europe and Global Resource Mobilisation teams to lead the Global Giving Circle  (GGC) strategy to steward existing members, drive recruitment  and grow the value of unrestricted funding.
• Ensure exceptional stewardship to members, by leading on a global communications calendar, events and meetings, and management of assets.
• Work with the Global Giving Co-Chair, members and connectors to drive growth, to meet personal and team targets.
• Stewardship of current members in Europe.

Major Gifts

• Manage and build a pipeline of prospective Major Donors to contribute to overall Philanthropy team targets and achieve a personal annual unrestricted revenue target.
• Support the Head of Philanthropy in creating new mechanisms for unrestricted  giving in Europe and across sub-Saharan Africa.
• Actively participate in the African Philanthropy working group, to identify Major Donors in the countries we operate in, identifying and mapping prospects and creating engagement opportunities with Country Leads and Directors.
• Engage senior staff in advancing prospect relationships, including planning and coordinating their cultivation, proposal and solicitation efforts.
• Lead on our global major donor immersive experience in country in 2023, identifying and engaging our top global prospects and donors. 
• Undertake prospect research and profiling on existing and prospective HNWI donors.
• Create solicitation plans to maximising HNWI donor revenue and prioritise individuals appropriately.
• Support the planning, coordination and implementation of key inspiring events and communications programme for Major Donors.
• Coordinate and prepare materials, data, and financial reviews for donor meetings and pitches.
• Create high quality fundraising assets to be distributed to HNWI donors.
• Ensure HNWI donor retention processes are executed to secure annual revenue targets.
• Maximise Salesforce as a tool for the Philanthropy Team, ensuring data is up to date for reporting and GDPR purposes.

 Mid-Level Giving

• Manage thanking and stewardship of donors.
• Liaise with the wider fundraising team to create cultivation opportunities and events for new donors.
• Oversee the individual giving payment platforms, in conjunction with the Finance Manager.
• Develop an inspiring communications and individual giving donor-care programme with support from the Head of Philanthropy Europe.
• Work with the wider fundraising team to create stewardship pathways for those giving online or attending mass cultivation or community fundraising events.

Specific Projects

• Work with the team to deliver high quality stewardship events on schedule and within budget.
• Ensure effective and accurate recording of donor contact on Salesforce.
• Support on the delivery of ad-hoc events and other special projects where needed.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks assigned by the Head of Philanthropy, Europe.
• Work with the wider fundraising team to develop prospecting activities across all m2m revenue area.

Qualifications and Experience:
Experience:
Essential:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• At least 3 years relevant experience.
• Previous experience of developing relationships with High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) and/or individual donors, particularly with driving new business.
• A strong understanding of major gift fundraising principles and practices. Excellent standards of donor/customer-care.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Desirable:

• Experience of using database systems (e.g Salesforce).
• Experience of working with income and expenditure budgets.

Competencies:
Essential:

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and numeracy skills, including excellent attention to detail.
• Target oriented.
• Highly organised and adept at managing multiple concurrent priorities.
• An ability to think creatively and to use own initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise work effectively to meet deadlines.
• An adaptable team player who is happy working in a small office and who is prepared to get involved in any task, big or small.
• Passion for and commitment to the mission and goals of mothers2mothers.
• Proven track record of being a self-starter.
• Ability to lead independent project involving the wider team, interns and volunteers as needed.

Desirable:

• An interest in and understanding of international development.
• An interest in and understanding of global health and gender issues.
• Knowledge and understanding of the charity sector and relevant fundraising codes of practice.

mothers2mothers is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly encourage applications from people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA), people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged people. Competitive salary packages will be negotiable in accordance with m2m’s remuneration policies.