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Women’s Pioneer Housing is a values led organisation with residents at the core of every service we provide. The role of the Resident Engagement and Resolution Officer is multi-faceted, not only will you be driving and delivering a growing resident engagement programme you will also handle the administration and complexity surrounding formal complaints.

This is a key role to support the organisation to deliver a service responsive to our resident feedback, as well as meeting governance arrangements and external scrutiny around resident involvement and complaints.

You do not need to have direct experience in these areas, but you must be astutely organised, assertive to chase management members to meet their deadlines and be adaptable.

The transferable skills you have will allow you to work collaboratively with staff across the organisation and with our residents. Your interpersonal skills will allow you to professionally and positively interact with different groups of stakeholders, building relationships where you are trusted and inspire confidence.

You will contribute to ensuring our quality standards are met and our services deliver in meeting our resident’s expectations. To do this you will be able to translate information, policies and legislation demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills in your dealings with stakeholders.

We provide homes for women of all ages and backgrounds and work closely with our residents to review and continuously improve our homes and services. Our colleagues represent our resident communities and our workforce is also diverse. We welcome who you are, what you are and what you bring and will eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, and we work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds.

What we offer 

We offer hybrid working and flexi time working. You will be fully enabled to work from home with a laptop and mobile phone provided. Embracing our one team ethos, our entire team work together at our head office at least one day each week which will support you in your work bringing opportunities for you to build positive relationships with colleagues actively enhancing our culture.

We will provide a comprehensive induction programme with an opportunity to learn, develop and drive your own work.

Our benefits package includes:

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 days after 5 years of service.
• A generous flexi-time working arrangement, enabling you to accrue up to 26 days additional time-off in lieu each year
• A generous pension scheme
• Retail portal benefits programme
• Heath and well-being councelling
• Membership with the Chartered Institute of Housing

How do I apply?

Please send us the following three documents

• An up-to-date CV which shows your full career history, we recommend that this is no longer than two pages;
• A supporting statement marked “Resident Engagement and Resolution Officer” explaining why you are interested in this role and detailing how you fulfil the person specification. 
• A completed Diversity Monitoring form.

Applications must be received by 12noon on Tuesday 29 April 2024 with the subject heading “Resident Engagement and Resolution Officer”

We will hold face-to-face interviews for this role on the week beginning on 6 May 2024. We will contact successful applicants directly to organise interviews.

About the role

Are you an experienced corporate fundraiser with an interest in working in the international development sector? Are you creative, strategic, highly organised, a confident and effective communicator and strong team player? 

We are looking for an experienced Senior Corporate Fundraising Manager to work closely with the Head of Programme Funding to drive new donor engagement and secure sustainable, multi-year funding. If you are seeking a dynamic and engaging fundraising role which offers you the chance to play a pivotal role within a small but ambitious organisation, then this could be the job for you.

You will be an exemplary relationship builder and have experience in developing multi-faceted corporate partnerships (ideally with experience and success in employee engagement, corporate sponsorship, and/or operational partnerships).

The role also line manages the Senior Fundraising Officer post, a position that provides administrative and fundraising support across the whole fundraising team.  Please note that we are a small team and so you’ll need to be comfortable rolling up your sleeves to help out team members and to support new business across other restricted income streams. 

If you think you have the skills, qualities and drive to fulfil this role, but don’t meet all of the specifications, or perhaps you’ve gained your experience in (for example) commercial sales or within relationships management and are looking to move into development work, we would still welcome hearing from you. We’re always interested to hear from talented individuals who can help drive the success of the team. 

We are also open to making the role part time (80%) for the right candidate.

 Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

What can the Foundation offer you

- You will be part of an organisation that values you. As a smaller organisation, we value everyone’s individual perspective and voice and seek all staffs input into strategy, annual plans, and organisational values.

- A positive and collaborative culture – we are proud of our leadership and management style that encourages teamwork, open and honest communication, while maintaining a friendly and relaxed atmosphere where everyone can thrive

- One-on-one regular meetings with your line manager or director to focus on career and professional development while also taking an interest in your personal wellbeing

About the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women

The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women works with women entrepreneurs in low and middle income countries. We work together to enable women entrepreneurs to reach their potential. We are committed to eliminating the global gender gap in entrepreneurship and creating a future where women entrepreneurs thrive. 

Since our inception in 2008, we have supported more than 250,000 women to start and grow successful micro, small, and medium sized businesses in over 100 countries. 

Training, mentoring, networking and collaboration are at the heart of our work, deploying technology innovatively to reach and connect with more women worldwide. Our approach opens doors for women entrepreneurs to networks, finance, new markets, investments and opportunities. 

As a result, women create a future for themselves, their families, and their communities. In turn, they contribute to more robust economies, global gender equality and a thriving entrepreneurial sector. 

How to apply

To apply, please download the job description and send us the following:

· Covering letter addressing relevant experience for the role (one A4 page max)

· We will not accept or consider applications submitted without a cover letter.

· When writing your cover letter, please refer to the job description, focussing on the essential and desirable criteria

· Current CV (two A4 pages max)

DISCLAIMER: Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. All applicants must have the full legal right to work in the UK as the Foundation does not offer sponsorship at this time. 

Please send your application, or any questions you might have by Friday 17 May, 5pm BST.

The Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position. Please let us know if you have any access requirements that you would like us to be aware of during this process.

For information purposes, we request that you complete the Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) monitoring form when you submit your application. This is not mandatory but supports the Foundation it’s with EDI goals and objectives. All information is private, and we abide by stringent GDPR and data processing management systems. The link is available on our website.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, please note that you will only be contacted should we wish to invite you to interview.

Thank you for your interest in the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. We look forward to receiving your application. 

This new role will lead in the development of the financial resilience and overall vision of the organisation to achieve a strong, effective and ethical finance function.

Working closely with the core staff team, Treasurer and the Finance team, it will develop and maintain financial policies, systems and procedures to enable smooth financial management and transparency.

This role will lead on financial reporting and financial oversight, working with the Management Group and the Treasurer/Trustee team to enable financial compliance and sustainability for Platform. 

As part of building more resilient financial systems, this role will lead and develop our fundraising function, including reviewing and building the systems, processes and policies that enable an effective long-term fundraising strategy.

Details:

Hours: 4 days: 32 hours per week based on a 40 hour week, flexible hours possible.

Contract: Permanent, subject to 6 months probation.

Salary: Baseline salary as of March 2024 is £42,248 pro rata  (£33,791 at 4 days a week) and is subject to Platform’s Socially Just Waging System.

Location: Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, London, E2 6HG, but remote working is possible. Most Platform staff are supported to work from home most of the time, but all permanent members of staff are expected to attend in-person monthly meetings, and other in-person meetings when required. 

Responsible to: Management Group, Trustees (in conjunction with the Treasurer)

Duties and responsibilities:

Work with the Finance Team, People and Process Manager, relevant trustees and the wider staff team including project budget holders to deliver:

• Financial management 

  • Strategic Development 

    • Design and implement systems to enable sustainable financial strategy, integrating finance and fundraising, including budgeting, income projections

    • Jointly lead a review of the Socially Just Waging System

  • Planning  & Delivery

    • Finance software implementation, maintenance and development.

    • Implementation and oversight of organisational finance policies, processes and procedures

    • Support programme managers to produce programme budgets

    • Provide insight on financial risks and opportunities to the staff team to support collective decision making

  • System Maintenance

    • Oversight of pass through grants and financial partnerships 

    • Managing financial service providers (payroll, auditors, book-keepers, software systems development)

  • Financial Compliance and Governance.

    • Coordinating annual audits 

    • Reporting to Companies House, and Charity Commission in conjunction with HR staff

    • Delivering quarterly management accounts to the staff team and Trustees.

    • Support external audits in conjunction with project staff. 

• Fundraising management and coordination

  • Strategic Development

    • Lead and facilitate the collective delivery, monitoring and development of a sustainable fundraising strategy to build financial resilience, in line with Platform’s values to meet the organisation's agreed financial objectives. 

    • Update and ensure active practice of ethical fundraising policy

  • Planning & Delivery

    • Work with staff team to implement short, medium and long-term fundraising plans

    • Develop and manage the fundraising pipeline, including, researching, scoping and supporting bid writing in collaboration with programme managers.

  • System Maintenance

    • Support grant management and reporting using appropriate software.

• Collective organisational management

  • Pro-actively participate in sociocratic, consensus decision making in our team meetings, contributing to the general strategic development of Platform.

  • Participate in line management processes, including line management of colleagues after probationary period

  • Active participation and collaboration in Platform’s restructure process, including development of roles, circles and teams.

Any other reasonable requests made by the Platform staff team and/or Trustees.

Person Specification

Outlined below is our understanding of the skills, experience and knowledge that would be beneficial in the role of Finance and Fundraising Manager. We define this as skills, knowledge and experiences, whether in paid work for charities, SME’s, grassroots campaigning, volunteering or through your lived experience. 

We welcome people to apply even if they do not meet all of the criteria: we are very aware that people, in particular those who are racialised and/or otherwise minoritised may not have had formal opportunities to demonstrate their skills and competence. 

Please do get in touch if you have any questions or want more information about the role.

Essential 

• Commitment to Platform’s vision, values and principles - in particular anti-oppression

• Experience of developing integrated financial and fundraising systems.

• Experience (2 years or more) of managing organisational finances, specifically:

  • Using finance software 

  • Managing payroll and pensions

  • Managing financial service providers

  • Financial compliance and governance

• Experience of developing long-term fundraising strategies focussed on trusts and grants.

• Experience of supporting staff to manage budgets and/or fundraise 

• Experience of collectively running a group, and/or working and/or organising within a collective management structure and/or a flat or non-hierarchical structure

• Excellent collaboration and team working skills, including clear and timely communication, openness to feedback and willingness to engage with conflict when necessary and with care

• Ability to work independently and autonomously within a collective, with a good ability to adapt to changing need and circumstance

Desirable 

• Track record of generating income for an organisation through fundraising, including managing and reporting on grants.

• Knowledge of and interest in anti-oppressive fundraising and financial practices including; 

  • Ethical fundraising policies and practices

  • Equitable budgeting 

  • Socially just pay practices

  • Developments and debate in the philanthropic community

• Experience of developing and maintaining financial policies for an organisation

• Good networks across the social and environmental justice  fundraising/philanthropy sector

• Strong communication skills: able to write and speak in effective, persuasive and inspiring ways, tailored to different audiences.

About you

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who is confident in being able to provide office operations and finance administrative support to the Society and to the CEO.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in learning how a charity runs, with lots of scope for development.

• You will be working with a wide variety of people and you will need to be a confident communicator through phone, email, and in person.
• You will need to have good IT skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office, and a willingness to learn our IT processes.
• You will have some previous experience in customer service or administration, and have strong attention to detail.
• You may have some finance experience, have a bachelors degree or equivalent, or have worked in a charity, however, these are not essential requirements and training will be provided in all areas of the role.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of People, and with support from the Sustainability & Finance Officer, some of the responsibilities of the Office & Finance Assistant are to:

• Be the first point of contact for visitors to our office, and administer the hello@ email.
• Provide administrative support to the Chief Executive
• Administer day-to-day financial processes and the accounts@ email, helping staff with their finance queries.
• Take minutes during key strategic meetings
• Provide administrative support in office operations
• Meet and greet visitors for business meetings, prepare meeting
  rooms where necessary, and support our in-office events.
• Contribute to our well-being activity schedule, supporting the team
  in organising staff outings and activities.

 To find out more about the role, please download the job description and job pack.

Office Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

The Office Coordinator position is responsible for the general day-to-day operations of the London, UK office.  Due to the nature of this position, work must generally be performed within a 30 hours / week timeframe (M-Fri). This role is an in-office role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, with other duties upon request:

· General administration as required: call handling and forwarding, front door access controls, post management, post requests, staff access, etc.

· Support of facilities management: oversight of cleaning and maintenance contractors, management of office supplies and procurement, equipment maintenance requests, liaison with building management.

· Facilitating work from home set-ups and procurement and coordinating distribution to personnel as requested.

· Facilitating new starter set-up in collaboration with P&C (HR) & IT inclusive of onboarding, office orientation, etc.

· Responsible for ensuring a clean, safe, tidy, and professional office environment at all times.

· Ensuring the office is health and safety compliant and maintain a knowledge of UK regulations for workplace management.

· Manage any office security systems and accounts, fire drills, fire equipment maintenance, or required inspections. Maintain the fire safety equipment and ensure fire extinguishers are services and smoke alarms / detectors are functioning – conduct fire safety awareness training upon request.

· Manage corporate relationships and partnerships such as shipping vendors, office accounts, and more.

· Ensure the payment of facilities invoices within payment deadlines, including invoice tracking and coding.

· Manage and maintain key office supplies (including pantry supplies, office materials, first aid supplies, etc.). Inventory and maintenance of the storage unit.

· Manage the office access controls / visitor protocols of the office space and coordinate security enhancements / improvements upon request.

· Provides administrative support to the Grant, Contracts & Compliance Department in the coordination of contracts received to and shipped from the London office.

· Supporting staff in the office with questions, inquiries, and support needs.

· In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice. 

ADDITIONAL AD-HOC RESPONSIBILITIES upon request may include:

· Coordinates office wide events and meetings including staff meetings, holiday events and special visitor events. 

· Other corporate (ad-hoc) special projects as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

· Previous or current office administration experience. 

· Ability to work in-person from the London-office 4 days a week.

· Demonstrable experience dealing with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at varying levels of seniority and public profile.

· Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, and build collaborative working relationships.

· Ability to work effectively under pressure and demonstrate a calm, confident and flexible approach to work.

· Proficient use of Microsoft Windows environment and MS Office applications including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and Explorer. 

· Organized, logical, detail oriented. 

· Relevant higher academic qualification/s or equivalent professional experience.

· Fluent spoken and written English

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable adjustments may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Expected office hours are generally Monday through Friday from 09:00am to 5:30pm.

Vacancy Timeframe:

Deadline for applications: 11 May 2024. Applications will be reviewed as and when they arrive.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of their position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

This position will be located in the UK, therefore the successful candidate will need to both be present in the UK throughout the duration of their assignment and be able to demonstrate their Right to Work in the UK prior to the role start date.

The Biochemical Society and its wholly owned publishing subsidiary Portland Press Ltd (PPL) are seeking an experienced and influential leader to join us as our new Chief Executive, from January 2025 on the retirement of the current postholder Kate Baillie. You will play a crucial role in shaping and delivering a new strategy to increase our income, partnership, and growth potential.

The Biochemical Society was founded in 1911 and currently has around 5,000 members. It is a learned society that is at the forefront of advancing molecular bioscience, promoting its importance as a discipline, facilitating the sharing of knowledge and expertise, and supporting molecular bioscientists across all career stages.

We are looking for a Chief Executive who can continue to grow our profile and positive reputation. To us, this means continuing our excellent work with our trustees, staff, community and stakeholders, enhancing our growth and building new partnerships.

As our new Chief Executive, you will lead us to empower individuals by developing and diversifying our income, providing inspiring leadership to our committed, expert and established team, and acting as an effective advocate and ambassador for the Society.

                                        IT Tech Support - Permanent Vacancy from May 2024

At Dementia Concern, we aim to provide specialist support and advice to anyone in Ealing who is affected by dementia. Our continuously improving services and expert frontline staff deliver the best care possible during the dementia journey. We are proud to be contracted by the NHS to link directly between the eight GP networks in Ealing and the mental health team (CIDs). Community healthcare is unlike any other part of the NHS. It is personalised care that helps people to retain their independence.

There are hundreds of types of dementia, with Alzheimer’s being the most common. Dementia has been the leading cause of death in the UK for the last decade.

As an Integrated Care partner with the NHS, your 2-day a week tech support role here is key to maximising productivity and the lasting impact of our frontline workers out in the local community. By supporting your dedicated healthcare colleagues, you’ll help ensure we reach every person living in their homes, with dementia, in Ealing. Over 50% of the population served are Ealing residents from global majority ethnicities; our team reflects this rich diversity.

Key Facts

Job Title IT Tech Support

Description On-site 1st and 2nd line IT support

Salary £30k per annum full-time equivalent

Office  223 Windmill Road, London, W5 4DJ.

Contract Permanent

Start date May 2024

Hours  14 hours a week, flexible over 2-4 days 

Line manager CEO

Location This is an in-person role, based in our offices at W5 4DJ

Holidays 25 days pro rata

Responsible for Implementing IT best practices (processes, procedures, tasks, and

checklists) for the smooth running of community healthcare services.

Key relationships CEO, Fundraising/Marketing, HR Manager/Senior Team, Board Clerk

External Support 3rd line support from a specialist IT company (remote; on-site as nec.)

Main Purpose and Scope of the Role

This is BAU support for staff and on-site/network IT infrastructure. If successful, you will liaise closely with our external IT consultancy, for bespoke 3rd line support, regarding our core IT infrastructure (software, hardware, server and network). You will be the first point of support for your colleagues’ IT needs. You will report on and advise senior management of the IT risks and cybersecurity needs. You prioritise your own work, documenting and communicating progress.

 Key Responsibilities:

● Troubleshoot IT based systems, hardware, and software issues for colleagues

● Onboard/offboard employees for IT system; set up all user credentials

● Manage devices for circa fifty staff using GoTo Resolve (our MDM/RMM tool)

● Help staff with Google, Windows, email, VPN and applications like Staffology HR

● Support Senior Team with roll-out of our first self-service HR portal for all staff

● Manage device inventory and purchase new supplies and equipment as needed

● Liaise and negotiate with external IT service providers (eg. EE, Croft, Google)

● Ensure all IT hardware and software is well maintained (documenting actions)

● Develop and update IT policies, subject to board approval

● Advise Senior Team on cost-effective digital forward planning and investment

● Support Senior Team to create a cybersecurity strategy (based on security audit)

ROLE DOES NOT DO - the following  high-level  tasks covered by external IT company

● Outside IT Manager builds and maintains the organisation’s network and server

● Outside IT Manager manages software licences and supports key tech purchases

● Outside IT Manager sets up core installations on machines for new staff

● Outside IT Manager troubleshoots major issues when your role needs help

Person Specification

Essential Skills and Qualifications: 

1. Experience of either Customer Service, Charitable Sector or Small Business

2. Trouble-shooting experience while providing remote and onsite IT tech support

3. Documentation of IT processes, good time management skills and attention to detail

4. On-site management of Active Directory, Network Access Storage (inc. RAID)

5. Proficient in Windows 10/11 & Home/Pro, MS Office and MDM/RMM tools

6. Ethernet cabling experience (crimping etc.) We have loads of structured cabling!

7. Working knowledge of information data security and mitigation of cyber risks

8. Aptitude for IT skills development and staying on top of current industry standards

9. Good problem-solving and communication skills, being able to think on your feet

10. Good working knowledge of: Website CMS & Google Workspace (formerly G-Suite)

Desirable Skills and Qualifications:

11. Basic networking skills e.g:

● CompTIA A+ or experience of office IT support function

● CompTIA Security+, or CompTIA Network+, or CCNA 200-301 certification

12. Working understanding of ITIL Version 3 or 4 framework 

How to Apply and Interview

Closing date: Monday 22nd April at 12 midday

Interviews: Week commencing 29th April 2024

Please forward your CV for consideration.   CV's are considered on a rolling basis and we may well be in touch with you, before the closing date.

Are you a proactive Operations Manager wanting to work with a charity?

We are proud to be partnering with a great national organisation that supports people in the community. They provide free, independent, impartial, and confidential advice on a variety of issues. They are looking for an Operations Manager to ensure the smooth running of the organisation and a suitable environment for the delivery of services on a full-time basis (35 hours a week) in their SW3 office, initially for 6 months with a possibility of becoming permanent.

You will be responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of the workplace, including managing all office facilities, liaising contractors to ensure that the premises comply with legal obligations, sourcing and maintaining equipment, liaising with the IT provider to resolve IT issues, and updating the office manual. You will also contribute to the development of policies, update contracts and agreements, and support improvements to their service. You will organise a variety of meetings, including assisting with the preparation of agendas, circulation of meeting papers and record minutes as required. You will also provide recruitment administrative support and maintain accurate records on the Bright HR software.

This role requires operations and office management experience. The successful candidate will be a personable and reliable team player with experience of proposing and implementing changes to processes, knowledge of data protection regulatory requirements, and the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders. They will also show demonstrable innovative ability to suggest recommendations for improvements to processes or activities and be a proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite Programmes.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. We are looking forward to connecting with you.
 

We are looking for a high-calibre candidate to join our staff team as an Operations Officer. The ClementJames Centre is an award-winning charity that provides programmes that address underachievement and social exclusion. We support nearly 3,000 children, young people and adults each year to release their potential.

The Operations Officer will play a pivotal role in providing support to the operations team. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, this role entails maintaining precise financial records, reconciling transactions and reception duties. Additionally, the Operations Officer will provide administrative support to the HR function of the organisation.

This exciting role will not only give you a real insight into the charity sector, but also provides you with the skills and hands-on experience required to excel as a charity professional. We offer development and support, and you will have the opportunity to work with driven and compassionate colleagues within a vibrant community.

If you believe that everyone should have the opportunity to release their potential and live fulfilled lives and you would like to join a dynamic, innovative organisation, then The ClementJames Centre could be the perfect career choice for you.

Contract - Full-time, permanent. We are open to discussions about flexible working arrangements and part-time options.

Annual Leave - 33 days (including bank and public holidays) plus an additional 2 to 5 days at Christmas and a length of service entitlement (one day per year of service, up to 5 days)

Benefits - Staff pension, ongoing training and development opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme, Travelcard loan and Cycle to Work scheme

To Apply
To apply for the role of Operations Officer, please read the job pack and fill out the application form on our website. We will be doing rolling recruitment for this role. We strongly encourage early applications as we will do interviews as and when suitable applications come through, and will close recruitment once we hire a successful candidate. The form consists of information about you, your educational and professional experience and a 400 word supporting statement. If you have any issues completing the form, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Please see our website to read the job pack and to complete and submit the application form.

Free Tibet is a small but effective campaign organisation based in south London. We’re looking for a Fundraising Manager who can transform our routine fundraising and lead expert strategies for income generation. This role is best suited to an experienced solo fundraiser who is confident in managing multiple streams of income, but we welcome applications from any fundraiser with a diverse skillset and collaborative way of working.

We are currently implementing a pay grading system at Free Tibet, offering increases with each year of service. The salary for this position starts at £40,000.

About Free Tibet and Tibet Watch

Free Tibet is a campaign group (UK company) that brings human rights abuses in Tibet to international attention through parliamentary advocacy, media outreach, and mobilising thousands of supporters for change.

We stand with Tibetans around the world. For their homeland, for their future and against China’s brutal occupation. We keep the eyes of the world on the atrocities being committed in Tibet and lead effective campaigns to push back.

Free Tibet’s work is supported by our research partner Tibet Watch (UK charity), which gathers crucial information from occupied Tibet, one of the most closed-off places in the world.
Tibet can be free. It must be free – and one day it will be. Together we bring that day closer.

Job Description

Fundraising

• Oversee all income-generation activity across Free Tibet and Tibet Watch. Ensure continuous improvement and innovation and an appropriate balance of fundraising activity across all streams. Current streams include postal appeals, online appeals, and the Free Tibet online shop.
• Manage applications for grant funding on behalf of both Free Tibet and Tibet Watch, working with the Fundraising Officer to build a strong portfolio of five and six-figure grants and steward them for renewal.
• Lead on the recruitment and retention of donors, especially Major Donors, and redevelop supporter journeys and stewardship programs.
• Evaluate new ideas for income generation and strategies for implementation, especially corporate and challenge events / community fundraising.
• Impact reporting of fundraising activity and the performance of quarterly appeals, with a view to improve internal processes for greater income innovation and ROI.
• Liaise with the Free Tibet Campaigns & Research Teams to ensure that campaigning, digital and fundraising activities are seamlessly coordinated.
• Managing relationships with third party agencies, like mailing services and digital mobilisation agencies, making sure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest standard.
• Ensure that our new Client Relationship Management (CRM) system, Raiser’s Edge NXT, is used effectively and to its full potential.
• Take a supporter-facing role in managing relationships with Major Donors, leading by example in securing mission-critical income.
• When needed, providing on-the-ground support for direct marketing, including copywriting and editing.

Leadership & Management

• Line manage the Fundraising Team, which currently consists of a full-time Fundraising Officer, part-time Administrative Assistant, and part-time Supporter Care & Shop Officer, nurturing their professional development and working collaboratively to produce fundraising projects.
• Act as a leader within the organisation, representing staff to the board and executive committee where appropriate.
• Work with the Finance and HR manager to monitor expenditure against budget and prepare regular reports on expenditure and projected income for the Free Tibet and Tibet Watch boards.
• Develop annual and project-specific Fundraising Strategies, reporting on appropriate indicators.

General Responsibilities

• Participating in regular team meetings.
• Participate in events and actions as required, with protest attendance highly encouraged.
• Ensure that volunteers working with your team are managed appropriately.
• Participating in monthly finance/fundraising meetings.
• Provide regular fundraising reports for the FT-TW Boards and Head of Campaigns.
• Any other tasks, where appropriate, required to ensure the smooth-running of the organisation.

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven ability to look at the big picture of an organisation’s fundraising and prioritise what needs particular attention.
• Proven track record of delivering income across one or more of following income streams:
  • Individual Giving: postal appeals, online appeals; emergency appeals; matched giving campaigns.
  • Major Donor Fundraising: soliciting and stewarding donations from HNWIs; prospects research; Major Donor recruitment.
  • Trusts and Foundations: soliciting and stewarding major grant
• Digital fluency with a deep understanding of how this relates to fundraising.
• Line management of other fundraisers, especially with agile working and diverse skill sets.
• Experience of overseeing the development of team members.
• Excellent knowledge of proper practice in fundraising data and compliance, especially with reference to The Code of Fundraising Practice and GDPR principles.
• Confident reporting directly to the Board of Trustees and representing staff interests.
• Commitment to Free Tibet’s mission.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a high intensity environment, working collaboratively and skillfully in response to fast-moving developments in global news.
• Personal achievement/s securing five or six-figure grants, especially for research or human rights projects.
• Experience of managing lead generation campaigns at both a strategist and practitioner level, especially Facebook ads, with past examples of success.
• Experience using RENXT, Mailchimp, and digital tools (e.g. Engaging Networks or Impact Stack).

Application Process

Completed applications must be received by 10:00 am on Monday 22nd April 2024. There will be two rounds of interviews, with the first round of interviews on Wednesday 1st May 2024.
Your application should include:

• Your CV (1-2 sides of A4), attached as a PDF. We recommend including any qualifications or training from fundraising bodies and showcasing your personal achievements in fundraising.
• Cover letter (1 side of A4), attached as a PDF, detailing how you meet each point in the personal specification. We recommend highlighting your specific interest in working for Free Tibet and Tibet Watch.

Career opportunity 

We are seeking to appoint a Development Manager to raise funds to further enhance the quality of education for students at Wallington County Grammar School. This includes through investment in capital projects, teaching resources and staffing the curriculum. Our aim is to maximise the life chances of our students, providing a world class education that supports them in gaining access to the best universities in the country.

The key focuses of this role will be to:

• increase parent voluntary contributions to the School Fund;

• develop and deliver an alumni fundraising strategy;

• enhance the number of Free School Meal applications;

• support fundraising by our Parent, teachers and Friends Association. 

School Context 

Wallington County Grammar School is one of the most successful schools in the country. Our motto is Per Ardua ad Summa, “Through Difficulties to the Heights”, which our exceptional students exemplify each and every day. Their success, and that of our staff has been recognised by Ofsted, grading the School ‘outstanding’ in all areas. This success is born from a strong set of values centred around compassion for one another, commitment to all we do, courage in facing life’s many challenges and creativity to succeed in a global 21st century society. 

We are a highly selective school, admitting 150 young men from across London and the South East into Year 7 and admitting young women into the Sixth Form. We have a well-balanced, academic curriculum centred around developing scholarship and creativity which, when combined with innovative and forward thinking pedagogy, makes Wallington County Grammar School, an extremely stimulating environment in which to work. 

Advantages and benefits

• Working with high attaining and committed young men and women;

• Joining an established cross trust team of professionals;

• Access to a Charter Marked CPD programme (Silver Status);

• Amenities and benefits including priority entry for children of staff; onsite parking; Ride to Work Scheme; Employee Assistance Programme and a School gym;

• A firm commitment to staff wellbeing and work life balance; 

• A leafy setting on the edge of the beautiful Beddington Park easy access to both central London and the Surrey countryside.

Application Process

An application pack can be downloaded from the School website. Please note an application form must be completed for this post. Candidates may be called for an interview upon receipt of their application.  A Statement of Suitability addressed to the Headmaster is required as part of the application.

Visits to the School are welcome prior to application. Please contact the WCGS HR Department to arrange an appointment.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint immediately should there be a suitable candidate and therefore advise that applications should be submitted as soon as possible.

Safeguarding

Folio Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The recruitment process will include an enhanced DBS check, medical screening, confirmation of right to work in the UK and all other pre-employment checks in line with safer recruitment requirements.

Equal Opportunities

At Folio Education Trust we believe that all individuals are of equal value and we are committed to equal opportunities for all. All people who work and study in the school have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, class, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation and religion or belief.

Our Candidate Privacy Notice and Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy are published on our website.

This new role will work across varied charity management projects to help set up a new UK office for a fast growing medical INGO that has already treated over 13 million patients across Africa!

It will include leading on a broad range of projects that support the set up and management of the UK registered office and will require working autonomously while being part of an experienced and supportive team. Benefits are competitive, work is primarily remote and partially flexible.  This is a chance to help set up something new and leave your very own legacy for an up-and-coming medical organisation saving lives in Africa.

Role Context

ALIMA UK is in its start-up phase and is made up of a small team. This period is exciting at times unpredictable.  We need someone reliable who enjoys and has a proven track record of leading and delivering on operational projects for a business or charity while working with senior stakeholders. They should be a highly organised self-starter who is able to work autonomously and lead on projects as well as a great team player.

The role is varied and has a significant financial element, so strong numerical skills and good written communication skills are both important as well as a flexible, responsible approach. Ideally they will also have experience of, and good knowledge of, the charity sector in the UK.

This role is posted as a one year contract as the needs of the business are changing as the organisation develops. At the end of the year the needs of ALIMA will be reviewed and there may be scope to further shape the role, depending on the needs of the business and funding available at the time. 

Competitive benefits:

• Generous benefits: Medical care, 30 days holiday (pro rata) and 8% pension
• Position is largely remote/ working from home, with c. two days in London required per month (usually Putney or Kings Cross - N.B. if you are outside london cost of travel will be your responsibility)
• Hours are partially flexible but require 75% to fall within main office hours for the team (Monday to Thursday 9 to 5)

RESPONSIBILITIES

ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Driving and implementing a varied range of projects that support the smooth set-up of the UK charity, in collaboration with the UK Head of Development 
• Virtual Office Management, including organising cloud based filing systems, managing resources including IT, coordinating information collection 

 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Working with the Head of Development & Chair to create and develop new financial management systems for the charity
• Ongoing management of the financial systems of the charity including bookkeeping, invoice management and basic reporting
• Working with colleagues to produce financial reports for the Board, donors and others on request

EVENT & PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATION 

• Coordination of small events
• Organising and coordinating staff and trustee visits to the UK and overseas 

SUPPORTING SENIOR STAKEHOLDERS 

• Organise UK board meetings including booking venues, finalising and circulating papers, minute taking
• Copywriting

Any other duties as may be reasonably required as part of supportive team.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

REQUIRED 

Skills, Experience & Knowledge

• Experience working for a UK-based charity in an administrative, executive support, finance, fundraising or project management role 
• Strong project management skills: a track record of successfully driving small to medium-sized projects
• Strong numerical skills, including experience reporting on or managing budgets, producing management accounts or equivalent
• Excellent verbal and written English language skills 
• Excellent organisational skills: Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied and demanding workload to meet deadlines
• Experience working with a broad range of stakeholders including Senior level staff, donors and volunteers
• Knowledge and understanding of fundraising in the UK charity sector 

Attributes 

• Ability to work independently and take initiative within an established team
• A resilient mindset and ability to push through when the way ahead is not immediately obvious 
• Ability to work collaboratively and supportively alongside the UK Team
• Passion for and commitment to the mission and goals of ALIMA

DESIRABLE 

• Experience of working with accountancy software or excel
• French Language Skills
• Event coordination experience 
• Experience with powerpoint or design programmes 
• Fundraising experience 
• Time working for an international development organisation

Based from home in the UK with regular travel around the UK as necessary.

This role is responsible for providing high-level support, managing complex projects and engaging with a wide variety of people on behalf of the Chief Network Officer. This role acts as a key point of communication with internal/external contacts, coordinates cross-organisational processes and projects, and manages the office, including liaising closely with senior members of the Operations and Network Programmes directorates.

Role responsibilities

· Managing and supporting a regular cycle of team and project meetings and events, including preparing project plans, management reports, ensuring the completion of actions, and supporting the strategy planning cycle.

· Liaising with key external contacts (food banks, partner organisations etc) on behalf of the Chief Network Officer, including maintaining regular correspondence, managing diary requests, and organising events and business travel.

· Conserving the Chief Network Officer’s time by reading, researching and routing correspondence, drafting letters and documents, collecting and analysing information and initiating communications.

· Acting as a project manager / stakeholder on behalf of the Chief Network Officer to ensure outcomes are achieved and information is communicated.

· Creating supporting materials for presentations, talks, conferences and planning meetings, including sourcing and preparing collateral, and formatting presentation slides etc.

· Curating and updating relevant information systems on behalf of the Chief Network Officer, including HR systems, finance systems, impact / performance systems and file storage.

Person Specification

Technical skills and minimum knowledge:

· Clear understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality

· Ability to work autonomously, with excellent time management and communication skills along with excellent decision-making ability

· Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications, including Office 365 (including Sharepoint, OneDrive, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suite

· Highly numerate, with the ability to present and analyse data

· Excellent attention to detail and communication skills (both written and verbal)

· Ability to work through challenges in positive and effective ways

Behaviours and competencies:

· Ability to effectively represent the organisation and promote core brand messages

· Develop a culture of innovation, resourcefulness, and best practice to make the best use of time and skills.

· Is able to work through challenges in positive and effective ways

· Demonstrate a commitment to the values of the Trussell Trust

· Demonstrates empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially- excluded backgrounds

· Role models inclusive behaviours and values

Key Stakeholders

· Chief Officers

· Senior Leadership Group

· Director of Operations

· Director of Network Programmes & Innovation

· Operations Leadership Team

· EA/PA team members

· Staff, Volunteers, external partners, contacts from food banks

The Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA) provides its member institutions with timely advice and guidance on all employment and reward matters relevant to the higher education sector.

The UCEA Research team has an influential role in activities related to reward and labour markets, which informs the multi-employer pay negotiations in Higher Education. Working with the Head of Reward and Research and the wider team you will contribute to UCEA’s research strategy on employment matters and maintain our reputation for high-quality research, information and guidance on pay and employment matters in Higher Education.

As the Research Analyst you will support the provision and development of UCEA’s pay and workforce benchmarking services and a range of wider employment-related projects. You will have the opportunity to conduct in-depth quantitative and qualitative research, to communicate your findings to members and wider stakeholders. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to keep abreast of issues affecting the full range of employers across the HE sector.

You will communicate complex information clearly, both in writing and verbally. You will analyse sector data, e.g. Higher Education Statics Agency and ONS, and build and maintain benchmarking dashboards. This requires current intermediate level R skills, or clear aptitude for learning R to intermediate level, and intermediate or advanced Excel. Experience of using survey software to collect, analyse and report on bespoke quantitative surveys is essential.

We provide a supportive and stimulating environment where you will develop your skills through formal induction, a personal training budget, attendance at sector events, involvement in all aspects of our research and communication and exposure to senior stakeholders within the UK’s higher education sector.

This is a full-time, permanent role.

Find out more

If you think this role could be for you, please download the Information for Applicants pack, which includes the job description and person specification, or visit our website.

How to apply

Apply through CharityJob, submitting your current CV and a covering letter setting out what you will bring to this role.

The closing date for applications is Midday on Wednesday 01 May 2024.

Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 06 May 2024 and will be held in person at the UCEA offices at 20 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9HU.

All candidates must have proof of their right to work in the UK.

No agencies please.