Our Bereavement Support Team provides support for children from the age of 5, young people and adults who have experienced a bereavement. Consisting of paid counsellors, practitioners and student placement counsellors in training, the team provides one to one support to over 450 individuals across the Wyre Forest each year.

We are looking for an experienced Bereavement Support Team Leader/Manager will be responsible for supporting the team to deliver high quality support to our clients and in achieving our strategic aims.

We are looking for someone with:

• Minimum Level 5 Diploma, or equivalent, in Counselling.
• BACP or equivalent body accreditation.
• Experience of supervising or managing others. 

When you work with KEMP Hospice, the role you play here matters and you matter to us. Whether you’re interacting directly with our patients and clients as a counsellor, part of our Care Team, or slightly more removed as a driver for our shops, a Fundraiser or an Administrator, every minute of your time with contributes to us being able to achieve our aim of providing Exceptional Care and Support.

For further information on the role including contact details please visit the vacancy on our website. 

Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity with a fantastic supporter base across the South East of England, where this role is based. Brain Tumour Research is one of the fastest growing national charities in the UK. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

Our vision is to find a cure for brain tumours. Our mission is to build a network of experts in sustainable brain tumour research whilst influencing the Government and larger cancer charities to invest more nationally.

Community Fundraising Manager - Midlands & Wales
Salary - c. £30,000 dependent on experience with a generous holiday allowance

This is a full-time, home-based role would suit someone who lives in Birmingham, Solihull, Nottingham, Leicester or based around Milton Keynes. If based in the region, the successful candidate will undertake occasional duties at the Brain Tumour Research Head Office in Milton Keynes.

We are looking for a passionate, motivated and organised individual, that is an excellent communicator with proven experience of fundraising, to recruit, steward and retain our extremely dedicated #fightingforce of supporters, donors, local corporates and fundraising groups.

The individual will be based either in the Midlands or at our Head Office in Milton Keynes.

Reporting to Head of Community Fundraising, you will be responsible for:

• Generating income and fundraising leads in one of our most established regions to hit key targets
• Organising and delivering a number of exciting fundraising challenge events, including our Walks of Hope and Wear A Hat day as well as the chance to develop your own fundraising initiatives
• Providing detailed and illuminating reports, tracking and predicting vital income in the Midlands
• Recruit, manage and develop fundraising volunteers and provide appropriate support to their fundraising activities
• Work with the Regional PR team to ensure appropriate media coverage for fundraising activities being undertaken by volunteer network
• Work with members of the wider Fundraising Team, including Corporate, Trusts & Foundations, Major Donors and Legacy & In mem as and when necessary

The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 17th November 2019, but early applications are encouraged and interviews will commence before the closing date if and when suitable candidates are identified.

If you would like to apply for this position, please read the attached Job Description before clicking the apply button and attaching your CV and covering letter demonstrating why you are a suitable candidate, how you could add value to our organisation and detailing your current salary, it will be sent automatically to us.

No agencies please.

Part time – 4 days per week (28 hours) – permanent post

Birmingham city centre, near Colmore Row

Closing date: 9am, Monday 18th November

Interview date: Monday 25th November

Are you an enthusiastic community fundraiser with experience in community events, challenge events and working directly with supporters? Do you have excellent customer care skills and enjoy supporting fantastic fundraisers? Do you have the skills to recruit new supporters to an important but little-known cause? Can you provide excellent stewardship to fundraisers based all over the UK?

If the answer is yes to all these questions ...... you might be just the person we’re looking for!

Children’s Liver Disease Foundation (CLDF) is a national charity based in Birmingham. We take action against the effects of childhood liver disease, providing information, support, research funds and a voice for all affected. At least twenty children are diagnosed with a liver disease every week in the UK.  CLDF is the only UK charity dedicated to fighting all forms of childhood liver disease, for which there is still no cure. Please find out more about the difference we make on our website.

We need to become our supporters’ charity of choice, maximise our opportunities, work proactively and engage more donors to ensure that we are here when people need us most.

We have an exciting opportunity for a fundraising professional to join our busy, dynamic (but small) team. As the Community Fundraiser you will be responsible for developing and managing existing relationships with supporters to maximise income, as well as the recruitment and management of the charity’s calendar of challenge events. You will take the lead of a number of charity campaigns and be integral to recruiting new supporters to the charity.

You’ll have experience in either community or challenge fundraising, excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as a friendly and positive outlook ideal for building positive relationships with supporters.  

You’ll also need to be proactive, with real time management capability, and thrive in a busy small team.

Please note that a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check will be undertaken.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Corporate Fundraiser

Hours: 37.5 hours week plus evenings and weekends as the role requires. 

Salary: Band 5 (£24,018- £30,555 per annum according to skills and experience)

Location: The Cedars, Compton

Closing Date:  15 November 2019

We are seeking a passionate and results driven fundraiser to help us generate income in order to deliver our new strategy.

If you are an enthusiastic professional with experience of sourcing and managing substantial corporate partnerships there couldn’t be a better time to join Compton Care. We are going through a period of growth and have some very exciting future plans to help us reach our goals.

Our Corporate Fundraiser will play a big part in ensuring the success of our new strategy by helping to develop a range of activities and engagement tools aimed at our corporate supporters to achieve income targets as well as offering excellent supporter care.

Essential Criteria:

• A minimum of  2 years’ experience who can evidence their ability to achieve income targets through successful acquiring and managing partnerships with businesses.
• Experience of reporting on financial performance and evaluating the success of projects and campaigns.
• Strong IT (including database) skills and a good eye for detail.
• Highly organised and able to handle a busy and varied workload.

Job title: Community Manager 

Contract: Full time

Reporting to: Europe Director

Location: Birmingham, UK

Who are we

Christian Vision (CV) is an international Christian organisation, founded in 1988 in the United Kingdom. Our organisation has offices in more than 35 countries of the 7 regions: North and Latin Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, CIS and Middle East. Today over 400 employees worldwide work in CV.

As part of our mission and vision to introduce a billion people to Jesus, we specialise in projects using modern technologies, in particular, Internet resources. One of our key activities being yesHEis.

Our team consists of passionate Christians, who love Jesus and use their gifts and talents to tell people about Him. See more information about us on our website www.cvglobal.co

Job Overview

We are looking for a Community Manager.

The Community Team are engaged in the development of partnerships with churches and denominations within the Christian community, in the UK and across Europe, as well as building awareness of and promoting the products of Christian Vision. The team are also responsible for the development of the resources which enhance growth and expansion of local church communities.

The Community Manager is responsible for the delivery of all aspects of the community strategy across the region.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Community strategy;

• Developing relationships for partnership engagement with CV’s projects;

• Participation in the development of new products and resources of the organisation;

• Launch and coordination of representatives in the countries of the region;

• Communication and exchange of experience with the organisation’s offices in other countries;

• Deploying the strategy to the UK team and representatives in the countries of the region.

Operational Responsibilities

• Leadership and team management;

• Achievement of goals and growth of KPIs of the department;

• Searching and implementation of communication technologies (CRM, chatbots, messengers, etc.);

• Development and maintenance of operational reporting and budgeting;

• Regular web conferences with global operations;

• Organisation and coordination of events;

• Providing systemic and professional communication for internal teams and external partners;

• Regular participation in conferences and events.

Essential Skills/ Experience/ Education

• Team management and leadership (3+ years);
   
• Experience in project management and Proficiency with MS Office / Google Docs;
   
• Sociability, strategic thinking, responsibility, autonomy in work, openness to innovation.
   
• Experience in the Corporate environment (3+ years)
   
• Strong Christian faith is an occupational requirement 
   
• Graduate education;

What We Offer

CV offers a dynamic and unique working atmosphere, with a lively team focused on using the internet for evangelism and mobilising Christians to share their faith. Teams contribute to a well-funded and resourced global strategy, to use the latest technologies and online best practices, to create demand in Christian faith and connect interested individuals to church networks for follow up and discipleship.
 

• Work in an international Christian organisation;

• Creative and friendly team;

• Training and opportunities for professional growth;

• Comfortable office / cutting edge vibrant office culture / posh coffee and annual hot cross buns and mince pie tasting.

Applicants must send a CV with a covering letter.

Salary and Benefits: Discussed at interview, based on experience and expertise of the candidate

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 19th November 2019

Please, send your CV, with a portfolio of experience and examples with a cover letter to the address provided.

By submitting a CV for this vacancy, you consent to the use of personal data by the organisation in the framework of the current legislation of the UK. CV EU guarantees the confidentiality of applications and the negotiation process when selecting candidates for the vacancy.

A growing and ambitious Charitable Trust is looking to recruit a talented and driven Corporate and Community Fundraiser into the central Birmingham team.

Reporting into the Head of Charity and working as part of a dynamic fundraising team, this role will be responsible for developing voluntary income from individuals and organisations through community and corporate fundraising events, products and partnerships nationally.

Key responsibilities within the role will include:

• Support the delivery of the Charitable Trusts fundraising plans and targets
• Be the point of contact for fundraising activities and ensuring the highest levels of donor care are achieved
• Assist with the logistics, recruitment and co-ordination of volunteers and events
• Roll out new fundraising initiatives with the Head of Charity
• Work proactively to raise the profile of the Trust within the local community and nationally
• Support the community fundraising events programme and the development of in-house fundraising events
• Promote and maximise the opportunities for Gift Aid
• Support the development of the Trusts social network presence
• Manage, together with the events co-ordinator, the annual calendar of corporate and community fundraising events

This role will be pivotal in the growth of the Charitable Trust in 2020 and experience in the following is essential:

• Previous corporate fundraising experience
• Excellent sales and negotiation abilities and exceptional communication skills
• IT and social media skills
• Excellent administrative and project management skills

The closing date for applications for this role is Wednesday 20^th November and interviews will be held on Monday 25^th November.

By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Unlocked Graduates more than doubled in size from its first to its second cohort of outstanding graduates. The third cohort saw the expansion of the programme into the North with our first ever placements in prisons around Manchester and Warrington. For the 2020 cohort, we are going to be expanding into the Midlands and intend to place in several prisons in and around Birmingham and Staffordshire. As a result we are looking for an exceptional individual to work as Regional Manager for the Midlands.

The regional manager will, with the support of the Head of Region (North), set the culture, ambition and quality of the programme in the midlands. As such, the regional manager (Midlands) will be a critical bridge between the central head office team and the regional team. For this, communication, teamwork and feedback skills are essential.

It is imperative that the regional manager shares the passion, drive and work ethic to make Unlocked’s vision a reality. Enthusing and empowering others will be critical. This centres around governors of prisons in the local area, both before and during placement and also includes local organisation and individuals. Gaining the support of local stakeholders is key for the programme’s success.

They will lead a team of Mentoring Prison Officers (MPOs) in the midlands, supporting their development so that they can effectively support the participants on the wings. This will include delivering training on coaching, mentoring and adult facilitation.

The regional manager will take responsibility for the performance of the participants in the region, striving to develop staff and systems as appropriate to maximise participants’ impact on prisoners and the prison system.

For further information, please see the attached job pack. 

This small charity based in Rugby is recruiting for a part time Development Manager to join their team and undertake a varied fundraising role with some marketing and communications responsibility. Providing pastoral care to the railway industry by supporting rail staff and their families, this is an organisation that provides vital support to individuals through chaplaincy.

Based in the office, this is a permanent role working three days per week, and the post holder will be a key member of the team.

Key responsibilities within the position will include:

• Fundraising leadership - developing existing funding streams and identifying and delivering new ones. Main income steams Streams such as railway companies, trust funds and regular personal support.
• Marketing and communications leadership - ensuring the organisation achieves targets for awareness and supporter engagement
• Planning, budgeting for, and developing the fundraising and marketing functions.
• Promoting effective collaborative team working and a culture of professionalism, learning and development.
• Diversifying fundraising income to include increased supporter donations; payroll giving; church donations; trusts
• Develop plans and take responsibility for growing the area of individual giving including in-memoriam gifts, committed giving and legacies.
• Lead and deliver plans for our newer income areas including corporate, major donor and trusts. Build on these areas to ensure that they become part of our sustainable fundraising foundation.
• With support from the Executive Director, build strong relationships with chaplains, helping to identify contacts for them to network with, producing relevant materials and a strong case for support, and overseeing the organising cultivation events where needed.
• Ensure an excellent supporter care programme.
• Provide creative and innovative solutions to increase the charity profile, working with the Executive Director to identify potential opportunities for new marketing campaigns.
• Ensure charity has the right offerings to engage audiences, including a strong case for support, for donors and supporters.
• Increase reach and stakeholder engagement to drive income and advocacy, and to foster long-term supporters and growth for the charity.

The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:

• Experience of managing and developing relationships with major donors, corporate partners and other potential funders and partners
• Experience of development of direct mail, particularly committed giving
• A working knowledge of fundraising law, standards and best practice
• An understanding of strategic marketing processes and techniques, current developments and trends
• An understanding of effective strategic and operational planning and the ability to develop appropriate targets and meaningful performance measures
• The ability to develop and implement fundraising strategies, and the ability to spot, develop and exploit potential across a range of income streams and marketing opportunities.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to persuade and promote the charity to railway executives, policy makers and a wide range of audiences; diplomatic skills and the ability to resolve conflicting opinions and interests are also needed.
• Ability to collaborate with others to develop innovative and creative content for various media channels
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise work and handle conflicting demands, setting and meet deadlines

This charity has a distinctive Christian ethos, working within a secular rail environment, sharing the gospel sensitively and in an appropriate manner, by word and deed. The charity provides professional, independent, impartial, confidential pastoral care and support that supplements the chain of care provided by the rail industry. This post has an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian.

If you'd like to be considered for this role please send your CV to or call on 020 7939 7448 to have an initial chat about the position.

Please note, due to the number of applications we receive we aren't always able to respond to unsuccessful candidates.

We are searching for a passionate and driven individual keen to develop a career in Events. Responsible for leading events and other staff to offer innovative ways to bring events to life whilst striving for value for money at all times you will work actively across a portfolio of programmes, assessments and other events across the organisation. In this role you will become an expert in using event planning tools and monitoring and communication approaches required for good delivery. 

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities: 

• A strong commitment to helping educators serving children from disadvantaged backgrounds to keep getting better.
• Ability to use own initiative to respond positively to change and/ or to challenging situations with a desire to seek solutions and make improvements – both in the office and at events
• A self-starter at events – spotting things that need doing or changing and going and doing them – for the benefit of the event as a whole
• Ability to manage own complex workload, using project management experience where appropriate
• Ability to liaise successfully within and across departments, working in a matrix style
• Excellent communication skills, tailoring and using different approaches relevant to different stakeholders
• Ability to support peers to be the best they can be in role, providing peer support and actively seeking peer support

Our offer 

We are happy to announce that we will be able to offer you: 

• Flexibility on how you work – agreed between you and your line manager 
• A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays 
• A generous employer pension contribution of 11% (10% pension plus 1% NI rebate) 
• Competitive salary rates
• Access to an interest free season ticket and bike loans, as well as eyecare vouchers 
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters. 
• A robust learning and development offer that ensures your continuous professional development 

How to apply 

To apply for any of our vacancies or for any questions or queries please visit our website. 

Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. 

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive at this stage we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and the most vulnerable in our society and, as such, we are unable to employ individuals with relevant convictions, including the following: a conviction for an offence involving violence or dishonesty, of a sexual nature or against minors, or for any other offence that is relevant to the nature of the services provided by our organisation. 

As an employer, we have a responsibility to prevent illegal working in the UK by ensuring that our employees have the right to work in the UK. Therefore, as part of the recruitment process to verify your eligibility you will be required to produce relevant documentation.  

Job title: Marketing Manager 

Contract: Full time

Reporting to: Europe Director

Location: Birmingham, UK

Who We Are

Christian Vision (CV) is an international Christian organisation, founded in 1988 in the United Kingdom. Our organisation has offices in more than 35 countries of the 7 regions: North and Latin Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, CIS and Middle East. Today over 400 employees worldwide work in CV.

As part of our mission and vision to introduce a billion people to Jesus, we specialise in projects using modern technologies, in particular, Internet resources. One of our key activities being yesHEis.

Our team consists of passionate Christians, who love Jesus and use their gifts and talents to tell people about Him.

See more information about us on our website www.cvglobal.co

Job Overview

We are looking for a Marketing Manager.

The Marketing Manager needs to be a person who masters the tools of digital marketing and finds new opportunities for improving the effectiveness and awareness of our projects in the UK and across Europe.

We are looking for a Marketing Manager who likes to work with numbers, KPI’s, social networks, conversion, and who also knows how it can be applied to achieve the mission and goals of Christian Vision, a nonprofit organisation.

How Can You Contribute

• Build an effective strategy for promoting and increasing of brand awareness;
• Implement an annual planning process of marketing activities (tools, goals, budgets) aimed at achieving planned KPI;
• Develop the projects and products of the organisation;
• Lead and develop teamwork;
• Work with contractors and partners;
• Successfully manage projects of web application development, which involves the development of a project passport, preparation of terms of reference, prototyping, final testing and launch;
• Ensure the interconnection of the local marketing strategy with the global strategy of the organisation, which implies regular interaction with teams from other offices of the organisation;
• Successfully manage advertising campaigns, which involves the development of media plans, approval of designs, collection and analysis of results;
• Manage the team, which includes participation in the recruitment process and development of team members.

Essential Skills/ Experience/ Education

• Graduate education;
• Experience in digital marketing (3+ years);
• Experience in team management (3+ years);
• Experience in developing marketing strategies;
• Experience in project management;
• Knowledge of product promotion tools (SMM, youtube, PPC, landing page, content-marketing, PR).
• Knowledge of analytics principles and tools.
• Strong Christian faith is an occupational requirement

What We Offer

CV offers a dynamic and unique working atmosphere, with a lively team focused on using the internet for evangelism and mobilising Christians to share their faith. Teams contribute to a well-funded and resourced global strategy, to use the latest technologies and online best practices, to create demand in Christian faith and connect interested individuals to church networks for follow up and discipleship.

• Work in an international Christian organisation;
• Creative and friendly team;
• Training and opportunities for professional growth;
• Comfortable office / cutting edge vibrant office culture / posh coffee and annual hot cross buns and mince pie tasting.

Applicants must send a CV with a covering letter. 

Salary and Benefits:Discussed at interview, based on experience and expertise of the candidate

Closing date for applications:  Tuesday 19th November 2019

Please, send your CV, with a portfolio of experience and examples with a cover letter. 

By submitting a CV for this vacancy, you consent to the use of personal data by the organisation in the framework of the current legislation of the UK. CV EU guarantees the confidentiality of applications and the negotiation process when selecting candidates for the vacancy.

Benefits include: 29.5 days holiday, flexible working policy, non-contributory healthcare benefits and a company pension scheme.

Deadline for applications:  Tuesday 12 November 2019

Interview Date: week commencing Monday 18 November 2019

The British Dietetic Association is a professional body and trade union and is the leading organisation of nutrition professionals in the UK; representing the nutrition and dietetic workforce across all sectors. We are seeking an experienced Events Officer.

This post reflects the importance to the organisation of high quality, innovative events; mainly for the membership of the BDA. The post holder will lead this activity with strong, commercial business acumen, awareness of educational priorities and help develop the BDA brand as the UK's leading authority on diet and nutrition. This post leads on the programme and content of events and ensures delivery of this programme through networking with other members of staff. The events calendar is primarily educational and networking in nature and includes the annual general meeting and awards ceremony.

Based in our office in Birmingham city centre, but with national coverage and occasional overnight stays may be necessary.

The BDA is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment.  The BDA intends to do this by maintaining and rigorously implementing an Equal Opportunities Policy and Code of Practice.

If you would like an informal, confidential discussion, please contact Karen Leek, Head of Business Support.

Rethink Mental Illness is a leading charity provider of mental health services across England, we provide a very large and varied portfolio of services including Advice, Advocacy, Campaigning, Community Support, Fundraising and Housing to name a few! We currently have a great opportunity for a New Business Manager to join our dynamic Business Development team.

This is an ideal role for an experienced Business Development Coordinator with a keen interest in mental health or social care. In this role the successful person will be responsible for supporting the Business Development team to identify, track and respond to relevant new business opportunities and monitor retenders for existing contracts, maintaining our underpinning systems and processes.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Monitor tender portals both for notifications of new opportunities and retenders of current contracts
• Complete Market Engagement Questionnaires, first stage selection processes, PQQ documents, and reference requirements
• Manage and track all tender alerts, circulating weekly Opportunity Alerts and following opportunities of interest
• Maintain the Opportunity Dashboard and ensure the team is aware of deadlines: market engagement, tender release
• Maintain the Business Development Pipeline supporting outcomes and trends to be analysed
• Coordinate attendance of Market Engagement Events by relevant staff and collect subsequent reports
• Issue tender release notifications and circulate relevant documents for identified tendering opportunities
• Maintain a contracts database tracking contract review, signature, duration, status, extensions
• Coordinate and track contract retention activities and retender preparation with Heads of Service and Service Managers
• Record action notes from Business Development meetings
• Undertake desk research on markets, regions, competitors, stakeholders, potential partners
• Coordinate partner/subcontractor due diligence
• Take responsibility for effective filing on the team’s Shared Drive

Skills & Experience: 

• strong communication skills
• comprehensive administration experience
• Excellent organizational skills organized
• Well-developed IT, Microsoft Office and tender portals experience
• NVQ 4 / A Levels (or equivalent) in Business or Administration is desirable
• Experience and/or knowledge related to mental health and wellbeing is desirable
• Knowledge in public sector procurement is desirable

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• 33 days Annual leave including statutory/bank holiday
• Your "Rethink Day" 1 days additional leave (pro rata) on your Birthday
• Where appropriate paid eye test plus up to £55 towards the cost of new glasses or lenses
• Excellent Career Development Opportunities
• The opportunity to make a real difference.

We reserve the right to change the closing date depending on the number of responses received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered in the selection process. 

This is an exciting time for Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid as we prepare to move in to the next phase for our work.  As such, a new opportunity has arisen for an Operations Manager to join the Leadership Team.

You will play an important role as a senior member of a leading Violence against Women and Children organisation that seeks to deliver exemplar services whilst informing the shaping of responses to violence against women and children. We need a leader with significant management experience within the violence against women and children specialist sector with the commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of women and children affected by gender-based abuse including domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, female genital mutilation and forced marriage. We believe that women and children have the right to live free from violence, abuse and fear. We offer a range of services from accommodation to support in the community.

As an Operations Manager, you will join the Leadership team to support the implementation of BSWAID’s strategic plan; to deliver our vision, and ensure the delivery of exceptional services. You will represent us in multi-agency and partnership meetings, champion the organisation, whilst taking specific line management responsibility for the delivery of our refuge provision and offering your expertise around housing and homelessness. In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including a contribution based pension and an attractive annual leave entitlement.

1. Reporting to the CEO, you will be responsible for the operational performance of a range of services across Birmingham and Solihull. Initially this will focus upon our refuges, development of BSWA building portfolio and the implementation of our Asset Management plan.
2. You will offer expert knowledge of homelessness legislation, in particular as it applies to domestic abuse.
3. You will work closely with your counterpart Operations Manager (development and community-based services) to identify opportunities and innovative ways of working, contribute towards our strategic development and manage change.
4. Work closely with your counterpart Operations Manager and deputise for Senior Leadership team members as required
5. To foster excellent, collaborative strategic and operational relationships with partner organisations and key stakeholders, ensuring appropriate agreements are in place and effectively managed.
6. Engage with housing providers across all tenures around referral routes and allocations to secure units for Women’s Aid.
7. To keep abreast of strategic and policy issues affecting the work and to contribute to policy analysis activities as appropriate.
8. To share and embed best practice in Supported Housing delivery and lead on the implementation of any strategic plans for delivery.
9. To support the commissioning of services needed to support the housing and buildings function e.g. maintenance contracts.
10. To produce monthly Project Management Reports for performance monitoring purposes.
11. To take overall responsibility for the sustainable development of the Housing offer
12. To lead by example in building the enthusiasm, confidence and commitment in our staff team.
13. To line manage a team of project managers that deliver best practice, achieving quality outcomes for women and children. Ensure that services achieve against contractual and organisation requirements; by using excellent leadership, and offering advice, guidance and support as necessary to enable managers to fulfil their roles.
14. To manage project expenditure within budget using our finance manual and guidelines, advising gaps in resources to inform budgeting and fundraising targets.
15. To contribute to the organisations Risk Register, using it as a live document for all aspects of our work.
16. To contribute to the development and review of policies and procedures.
17. To undertake any other delegated duties as reasonably requested.
18. To promote BSWAID and have a high degree of corporate responsibility and loyalty to the charity.

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 35 years. With an active presence in more than 40 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those effected by poverty, conflicts or natural disasters.

Our Birmingham / London office, UK is currently recruiting for the position of ‘Social Media Officer’ to join the External Relations and Advocacy Team. The post holder will be responsible for the oversight and execution of all social media activities throughout the year, managing multiple platforms to support news, advocacy, branding and PR content. The post holder will manage the Islamic Relief’s social presence on a range of platforms including; Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Instagram and You Tube. They will also lead on the social media aspect of various campaigns and support key moments by gathering and sharing compelling social content about our work across the world.

The successful candidate must have or be:

• Experience managing various social media platforms effectively
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to use written, oral and visual content effectively to influence target audiences with clarity
• Experience in developing and implementing social media strategies and campaigns
• IT literate with a command of MS Office applications, Adobe packages, social media platforms and analytics software, including social media monitoring tools such as Hootsuite and FollowerWonk
• An understanding of development and humanitarian work at an international level
• A degree or qualification in media, marketing, design or other relevant degree is highly desirable
• Ability to edit video and / or photo content is highly desirable
• Social media moderation experience is highly desirable
• Past experience working in a busy newsroom, the media team of a PR agency or a leading aid organisation is advantageous
• Understanding of using tools like Google Adwords, MS Adcenter, Keyword Spy, Adwords editor & Google analytics advantageous

Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy and seeks individuals who are sympathetic to the IR values of; Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and Code of Conduct. If you would like to be a part of an organisation striving to make a difference in the world and are looking for a meaningful career, we will be glad to hear from you.

Please Note: Interviews are expected to take place on 10th December 2019. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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

For UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer