About us

Christian Aid Ireland is an international aid and development agency, working with local partners in countries worldwide. Our vision is to end poverty. We believe in tackling the root causes of poverty, not just the symptoms. We believe that the world can and must be changed so that there is equality, dignity and freedom for all. We are driven to make this change happen and to inspire others to help make it happen.

We are looking for an Income and Administrative Assistant who can help us do that. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference.

About the role

This role will provide effective and efficient administrative support to enable the smooth functioning of the Dublin office and will be the first point of contact for the public with Christian Aid Ireland (CAI) through reception and telephone duties. This is a vital donor support role, providing an excellent level of service to Christian Aid supporters. The post holder will also support the Programme Development Unit (PDU) and Fundraising & Supporter Engagement Team.

About you

-Educated to leaving cert standard in a relevant discipline.

-High level of computer literacy including knowledge of Office programmes including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel. Knowledge of relevant database systems.

-An understanding and interest in global development issues

-Experience of working in an office based environment.

-Experience of using financial and administrative systems, setting up meetings and taking minutes.

-Thorough attention to detail, including accurate data entry skills.

-Experience of working in a rapidly changing environment where flexibility is essential

Competency questions

As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:

Build partnerships: Please describe a situation where you worked in a reliable, helpful and co-operative way with all colleagues and provided help to others without needing to be asked.

Communicate effectively: Please describe a situation when you have had to explain things simply and in a different way if someone appears not to have understood.

Realise potential: Please describe a situation where you have asked for information and advice to address your own knowledge and skills gap in order to learn.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Position Description

Starting Salary: £35,002 - £36,479 per annum

Job Profile

The International Programme Funding Officer (IPFO) works closely with programme and funding colleagues to develop high-quality programmes and projects that enable CAFOD and its partners to maximise income from institutional donors. Through this work s/he helps extend the reach and impact of CAFOD’s programmes in delivering positive and lasting change for some of the world’s poorest communities.

The IPFO is based within the International Programme Funding Unit (IPFU). S/he leads on establishing, maintaining and strengthening relationships with key global and/or UK-based donors; developing and driving donor funding engagement strategies; leading on proposal development and contract management; identifying new funding opportunities and fostering innovation and shared learning among colleagues and partners, including through the programme funding Community of Practice.

Donor lead responsibilities are a component of this role; the post-holder will hold and develop expertise on a portfolio of allocated donors. These will be reviewed regularly, although at present are likely to include Government donors (such as US Government, Dutch Government, Nordic Governments, etc), and Island donors (Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man). S/he works with IPFU and funding colleagues within the International Development and Emergency Response Groups, as well as with programme staff, thematic advisers and colleagues in the Finance,  Fundraising and Advocacy and Education Groups, to help build CAFOD’s reputation and grow income across an agreed donor portfolio. The post-holder is expected to undertake some international travel to support overseas teams and partners with proposal development and contract management activities, most likely within African regions, as well as to meet with key donors and/or collaborate with INGOs and sister agencies within the Caritas Internationalis confederation.

The post-holder reports to the International Programme Funding Manager. S/he is not a budget holder but may carry out some supervision tasks for other staff members, consultants or volunteers.

Key Responsibilities

Donor engagement, proposal development and contract management (50%)

• Act as CAFOD’s donor lead for allocated donors (see above). In collaboration with programme and funding colleagues and in line with CAFOD’s Institutional Funding Strategy, support the development and coordination of donor funding engagement strategies and drive their implementation across CAFOD with other key stakeholders. This includes coordinating internal  project selection processes.

• Support or lead on corporate, regional or multi-country programme funding opportunities, including proposal development.

• Represent CAFOD externally with agreed priority donors, leading on strategic relationship management in liaison with programme and funding colleagues; this includes attending relevant external fora and leading on the management and review of donor registration processes and/or framework agreements where required.

• Support colleagues to develop high quality programmes and projects by providing donor-specific technical and compliance advice, working collaboratively to increase the quality of funding bids and contract management.

• Where appropriate, lead on the preparation and submission of reports and on contract management, including the preparation, review and timely submission of financial and narrative reports and facilitating external evaluations.

• Work closely with Finance, the International Operations team, and other colleagues to ensure CAFOD’s business systems and processes satisfy specific donor requirements, including on financial and supply chain management, document retention, audit, transparency and accountability.

Support to regional / country programme teams (20%)

• When required, participate in responses to surge requests from International Development or Emergency Response Groups; this may include temporary changes to contract portfolios and work-plan priorities.

• When required , undertake overseas trips to support country programmes in receipt of institutional funding or the subject of institutional funding applications.

Shared learning, new opportunities and innovation (15%)

• Develop and maintain professional and productive relationships with allocated donors, carrying out research, proactively disseminating information on new funding opportunities and sharing donor updates with other programme and funding colleagues.

• Keep abreast of evolving donor-specific and thematic or sector-wide policies and trends by representing CAFOD externally in agreed external networks and groups, and through professional contacts within the sector; when required, represent CAFOD on working groups and share and disseminate learning through the programme funding Community of Practice.

• Lead on the periodic review of donor feedback and trends, particularly those relating allocated priority donors, where appropriate preparing learning documents and presentations for dissemination and sharing with other colleagues and partners.

• Support colleagues in programme teams to strengthen CAFOD’s and partner’s institutional funding capacities, e.g. on proposal writing, programme development, monitoring & evaluation, and ensure learning on this is captured and shared across the international programme, including through the programme funding Community of Practice.

• Collaborate in the development and implementation of the Institutional Funding policies, procedures and ways of working as an active member of CAFOD’s programme funding Community of Practice.

Strategy, planning, monitoring & reporting (15%)

• Contribute to the implementation of CAFOD’s Institutional Funding strategy, ensuring alignment with donor funding engagement strategies and responding to evolving donor trends.

• In collaboration with IPFU colleagues and those in programme teams, contribute to the annual planning process providing donor-specific data and analysis for annual income projections, cost recovery targets and country resource development plans, and contribute to country funding context analyses as part of CSP development.

• Effectively use CAFOD’s institutional funding information systems  to ensure project information and documentation is up-to-date and accessible.

• Support the IPFU team with monitoring the performance of IF contracts and by contributing to quarterly and annual team and consolidated Institutional Funding reports; where necessary support the consolidation of IF data from international programme group colleagues during annual planning and reporting, particularly for allocated priority donors.

• Communicate with other teams within CAFOD to ensure institutionally funded programme are well understood, and that information is available for fundraising and communication needs. This may involve participation in sessions/events with supporters, internal working groups etc, as agreed with the relevant manager.

This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults

CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect.  CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children and young people and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse.  CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children, seeing these interests as paramount. 

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Understanding our context

A Understanding Catholic identity;  Commitment to and understanding of the role of the Catholic Church in development 

B Understanding CAFOD;  Shares and supports CAFOD’s values; able to communicate the differences in mission and approach between CAFOD and other agencies 

C Understanding international development;  Solid understanding of key issues in development funding across a diverse range of development, advocacy and humanitarian settings

Working together

D Managing ourselves;  Recognises what needs to be done and takes action to achieve results; shares knowledge and expertise with colleagues; open to challenge and able to adopt and adapt new ideas and concepts in a short timescale; shows drive and initiative.

E Working with others; Provides guidance and support to colleagues working towards shared outcomes and targets; builds and maintains collaborative relationships at all levels of the organisation to negotiate and ensure effective and mutually acceptable results; ability to influence others without direct authority, including at a distance

F Communicating;  Presents complex issues simply and clearly; delivers convincing proposals and reports internally and externally; shares knowledge and information across the organisation 

G Looking outwards;  Keeps abreast of developments in sector; builds co-operative, professional relationships with donors, partners, supporters, etc.

Making change happen

H Managing resources; Monitors budgets and spend in line with funding requirements; uses information systems and processes to ensure work is recorded and reported efficiently; offers ideas to improve monitoring, reporting and learning processes; finds ways to achieve more with the available resources.

I Achieving results; Makes clear what has to be achieved by colleagues and ready to help them get things done; identifies and develops better processes and ways of working to achieve results; anticipates risks and takes active steps to mitigate them

J Managing our performance;  Negotiates and monitors standards of performance across diverse settings through task management structures; takes timely action on performance issues; tackles problems or conflict in a balanced way; demonstrates high standards and attention to detail in all work.

K Taking the lead;  Provides a clear sense of direction and purpose for colleagues; builds close working relationships with leaders across the organisation; acts quickly to deal with emerging challenges; motivates others to get things done, takes a lead in identifying solutions and making change happen.

Job-specific competencies

I. Project and process management experience, including planning, M&E skills and familiarity with programme cycle management tools and methods.

II. Significant experience of working cross-organisationally - preferably including decentralised settings, with demonstrable ability to build effective working relationships internally and externally – including with senior managers.

III. Solid track record developing successful proposals and high quality reports for institutional donors – including on multi-sector/-country programmes.

IV. Willingness and ability to travel overseas for periods of 1-3 weeks up to 4 times a year.

Desirable

V. Experience of working on a broad range of development issues, including in programming, M&E or technical support/advisory roles.

VI. Experience of partnership-based development work overseas.

VII. Proficiency in French, Spanish or Portuguese.

Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to child protection.

Over the past year CPRE, the countryside charity has undergone a great transformation which has led to a range of exciting developments including a completely new brand, a strong set of organisational values, a new strategy, in depth audience insight and the launch of a new website.

As one of two individual giving officers, you will support programme growth and generate income from donors, both new and existing. These donors will give to us through membership, regular donations, annual appeals, raffles and digital fundraising, and through new products we are in the process of establishing.
Reporting to the Individual giving manager, you will support the development, implementation and growth of a portfolio of products, while working in our friendly and busy office in London. By building upon existing relationships, and attracting and converting new supporters, you will grow our income in this area, helping to create a sustainable platform for all our fundraising activity.

We are looking for an enthusiastic all-rounder - someone with a real passion and aptitude for working with creative partners and colleagues to creating compelling and effective fundraising communications, while also being confident in the more technical aspects of direct marketing: drafting data briefs, devising robust tests and analysing results.

The successful candidate will have previous experience in a charity fundraising environment and a proven track record in project managing direct marketing activities across a variety of income streams and channels, including digital and social media. Ideally, your experience will include supporter acquisition as well as retention, with knowledge of new product/offer development and implementation of ‘test and learn’ programmes. 

To apply, candidates should send us their CV, the CPRE referee sheet with a covering letter addressing how they meet the criteria of the Job and person specification; failing to address the criteria, will mean you will be unlikely to be shortlisted. Quote: Job ref: IGO/CJ

Are you highly-skilled and looking for a new challenge? Can you provide innovative strategic and operational solutions and lead others to deliver excellence as the CEO of The Veterans Farm-Able Foundation? Working closely with the Board of Trustees of The Veterans Farm-Able Foundation you will play a crucial role in securing the long-term sustainability of Farm-Able, facilitating its strategy, funding, governance and contributing to the successful implementation of future growth plans. A core component of the vision will be to consolidate the charity regionally, in order to establish a firm base to take it nationally within a 5-year period.

You will be an outstanding leader, a creative strategist, used to working in demanding roles with significant budget constraints and yet able to deliver wide ranging projects, with the ability to engage and influence various stakeholders and supported by a small but dedicated team.

Background

The Veterans Farm-Able Foundation is a fledgling organisation. Its purpose is to support Veterans and Emergency Service Personnel, transitioning from the uniformed services and or suffering from trauma related conditions, through undertaking farming and rural skills activities as part of a rehabilitation programme.

The requirement is to exercise thought leadership, build a strong funding base, develop the management team, and develop the short and long term strategy and governance structures in order to deliver the programmes in support of emergency services and military veterans. As CEO, you’ll need to be commercially astute with proven expertise in driving financial sustainability, effective fundraising and diverse partnership building. You’ll understand that success in income diversification means that we’ll be able to increase our services and support to the wider veteran community, locally, regionally and nationally.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for candidates with the following profile:

• A strategic thinker and deliverer, with considerable operational experience and willingness to get in to the detail and get their hands dirty
• A track record of  leading, training and developing high performance teams  - from inception to full operational capability and be comfortable working with a very small team with big ambition
• Previous teambuilding, charity service delivery and core services responsibility experience (ideally in the third sector, preferably in the military or emergency services) would be an advantage
• Experience in building a solid funding base, business development, through engaging in Government , banking, business and corporate circles
• Working in fluid environments where strategy, plans, governance, management structures and financials all have yet to be put in place – and form the early objectives for the post holder

For detailed requirements associated with the CEO role please see the job and person specification attached.

• Location: Buckfast Abbey, Nr Exeter, Devon
• Salary: £50K - £65Kpa
• Holidays: 30 days plus public holidays and 30 days unpaid holidays
• Contract: Contract role for 1 year with full intention to make it permanent subject to achieving funding targets

Closing Date: 5pm Friday 26th June 2020

Short Listed: Wednesday 15th July

Intended Interview Dates: 27 / 28th July (detailed information will be provided to successful short listed candidates)

To apply for the role please submit your CV and a supporting statement (of no more than two A4 sides) to the Interim Chair of the Board of Trustees, Stewart Harrison . 

Job Description – Planned Giving Officer

Reporting to:  Director of Communications

Salary: £25,000-£30,000 fte (pro rata for part time)

Based: Home & Mobile 2/3 days per week with remaining time at the office in Portsmouth

Period:  Permanent Position

Hours: 28-35 hours per week (negotiable),

                                              occasional evening and weekend duties

Purpose

To play a key role in the development and implementation of the Diocesan fundraising and income generation activities in order to secure funding for parishes, programme work and project work (and organisational core costs). With an emphasis on preparing good quality funding applications whilst also expanding other fundraising channels.  

Specific Tasks

General Fundraising / Income Generation

• Support the Chief Operating officer and senior team to deliver diocesan fundraising priorities seeking opportunities to generate income for the Diocese.
• To work with external fundraising partners as required on major development programmes.
• To assist the development in capacity and skills of the parishes to enable them to complete applications for funding, by providing training and resources.
• To support the development of new income initiatives including contactless giving, planned giving and legacies as well as other opportunities through well researched and planned projects
• Objectively review the success and achievements against agreed targets, identifying strengths, weaknesses and areas for development.
• Participate in the day to day work of the organisation – such as reporting, attending meetings as required, and taking a flexible approach to general administrative and support tasks as required.
• Participate in external networking and training as agreed with line manager and develop a collaborative approach with other Dioceses across England.
• Participate in staff appraisals and appropriate training for the role.
• Manage the workload of volunteers, trainees and those on placement, ensuring induction is undertaken and that they are able to contribute effectively.
• Work with a variety of partners to deliver workshops and training / development opportunities across the country.
• Plan and develop events in support of fundraising activity
• Develop well produced material to support planned giving working closely with the communications team.

Trusts and Grant-Making Bodies

• Work closely with the principal postholder for trusts and grants to develop strong applications supporting the work of the diocese
• Build on relationships with existing funders, preparing and submitting applications for funding.
• Manage and lead the identification of, and approaches to, trusts and foundations that have not previously supported the work the diocese
• To work with individual parishes to identify funding requirements and to support the same through application processes.
• Write tailored applications, addressing grant-making priorities and requirements as specified by individual trusts, foundations or grant making bodies, whilst maintaining success rate.
• Research and identify potential trusts using our database, internet, printed and online resources.

Communications

• To manage the Social Media profile of the Department,
• To work with the Communications team to produce articles, publications and support materials for use by the diocese, including writing copy, liaising with suppliers and distribution to parishes.
• Ensure the website fundraising communications information is up to date.
• Collate case studies, photographs and information celebrating achievements and ensure they are publicised

Person Specification and Required Experience

E – Essential

D – Desirable

• Experience in Trusts, Grants or Corporate fundraising. E
• Line management experience / supervision of staff D
• Proven record of successful applications for funding from Trusts and / or other Grant-making bodies D
• Demonstrable ability to develop relationships with partners, Trusts and other Grant-making bodies E
• Experience of researching Trust and Grant funding opportunities / experience of working with grant making bodies. D
• A demonstrable ability to manage complex projects E
• An understanding of the charitable trust sector regionally and nationally, with a detailed understanding of the wider funding environment and changing trends in the voluntary sector. D

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent written skills with the ability to produce concise and creative bids. E
• High standard of computer literacy (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook and the Internet). E
• Demonstrable ability to plan and prioritise a complex and diverse workload with minimum supervision. E
• Excellent communication and presentation skills required to support parishes and build relationships with potential funders. E
• Proven ability to undertake research. E 
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and work well under pressure. E
• Ability to plan ahead and work within agreed timeframes E
• Ability and willingness to travel for work E
• Ability to understand and generate budgets. D
• Meticulous attention to detail. D
• Ability to design & deliver training programmes D
• Prince2 or similar project management qualification D
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as required D

If you would like a confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Chris Smith

Please send in the following when applying:

Covering letter:  Please tell us how your motivation, values, skills, experience and personal qualities demonstrate your suitability for the role (around 500 words). Please make it clear why you are excited about this role, and why you specifically want to work for the Diocese of Portsmouth.

Current CV and the details of two referees: This should include full education and employment history (including dates, with no gaps left unexplained). Please include your current or most recent employer as one of your referees.

Closing date for applications:  Monday 22nd June 2020 at 1300 hours

Interviews: Friday 26th June 2020

Notes to candidates

1. Interviews: all shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview.

2. Unsuccessful applications: if you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of your application, we regret that you will not have been offered an interview on this occasion.

3. General: this post will be subject to review under the relevant Diocesan Terms and Conditions of Service.

4. New employees to the Diocese will be subject to a probationary period of six months.

Terms of Employment

Information Management

• To accurately update and input data to relevant data systems.
• Ensuring all urgent and/or confidential communications are received and distributed from/to relevant parties in a timely manner and in accordance with Information Governance requirements.
• Inputting, monitoring and checking data, required for finite and ongoing projects within the teams.
• Working with all team members in the collection of information for reporting on relevant projects and cases.
• Running and collating reports including which may include statistical and performance management reports to senior management as required.
• Developing and maintaining effective electronic and paper filing systems, to ensure that information is kept securely and is accessible to other members of the team and in accordance with Information Governance requirements.

Complaints

• Ensure that any concerns or complaints about the team are recorded, and where immediate resolution is not possible are passed to the relevant party to respond/manage.

Audit and review

• To participate in regular reviews as required.

Staff Management

• To adhere to all staff management policies applicable to the Diocese of Portsmouth.
• To provide a supportive environment for staff with appropriate levels of performance management in order to ensure objectives are achieved.
• Provide support and mentoring to members of the team encouraging continuous improvement.
• To be responsible for receiving annual appraisal and providing an annual appraisal for staff you directly manage.

Organisational Vision, Mission, Aims, Culture and Behaviours

• You will be expected to contribute to the development of the culture of the Diocesan team. You will also be required to understand the organisation’s mission, aims and objectives and demonstrate the organisation’s values and behaviours throughout your work.

Engagement with staff

• The Diocese of Portsmouth is committed to ensuring relevant and appropriate engagement with you to make sure the Diocese of Portsmouth develops in partnership with staff. Opportunities will be provided to hear your views and it is expected that you will engage with this process to make sure that there is active engagement with all our staff.

Engagement with the public

• The Diocese of Portsmouth wants to make sure it listens to and acts on the view of its local communities and parishes. Where appropriate, you will be expected to follow the principles laid out by the organisation to ensure effective engagement with stakeholders at an early stage in any development project.

Equality & diversity

• You have a personal responsibility for your own behaviour and for ensuring that you comply with the Equality Act 2010 by eliminating discrimination, advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations. This means you must help promote an inclusive environment by treating everyone with dignity and respect; by respecting and responding to the diverse needs of staff, service users and others and; appropriately challenging and/or reporting behaviour that may be considered to be offensive when directed against yourself or others.

Improving working lives

• The Diocese of Portsmouth is currently working to develop an appropriate health and wellbeing programme. You are expected to participate and support this and other well-being initiatives designed to improve the overall working lives of staff.

No smoking policy

• You and your visitors are not permitted to smoke on Diocese of Portsmouth premises. You should only smoke during recognised breaks throughout the day, and not at the front of the building. The Diocese of Portsmouth does not allow the smoking of electronic cigarettes in the offices. People will be supported to give up smoking if required.

Alcohol and substance misuse policy

• Diocese of Portsmouth expects all its employees to conduct themselves in a way that ensures that standards of service, image and the reputation of the Diocese are maintained. If you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs/other substances and are unfit to work you may be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the Diocese of Portsmouth’s Disciplinary Policy. The Diocese of Portsmouth will assist and support you and your manger if you have an alcohol, drug or substance related problem.

Health, safety & security

• You have a responsibility to follow the Diocese of Portsmouth’s health and safety policy and arrangements which ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of staff. This applies to those members of staff that are directly employed by the Diocese of Portsmouth and for whom the Diocese of Portsmouth has legal responsibility.

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

• You have a responsibility to safeguard vulnerable adults and children and must be aware of, and comply with, the Diocese of Portsmouth policies for safeguarding adults and children. You should familiarise yourself with these policies and ensure that you access appropriate safeguarding training commensurate to your role.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

• This post is subject to an exception order under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  This stipulates that all previous convictions, including those that are ‘spent’ must be declared.  Previous convictions will not necessarily preclude an individual from employment within the Diocese of Portsmouth but you must declare this in writing at the appropriate stage during the recruitment process.

Confidentiality

• The Diocese of Portsmouth requires that you maintain an appropriate standard of confidentiality in the course of your duties. Any disclosures of confidential information (including personal information kept on computer or other media) made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty may be treated as a serious disciplinary offence.
• Additionally, the Diocese of Portsmouth recognises that confidentiality is an obligation not just for all staff but also for third party contractors supplying services to the Diocese of Portsmouth.

Data Protection Act 1998

• Under the provision of the Data Protection Act, the Diocese of Portsmouth determines that it is your responsibility to ensure that all data, whether computerised or manual, is kept secure at all times.  This includes data relating to clergy, specific casework and colleagues.  Data must not be disclosed to any unauthorised person and must be regarded as strictly confidential at all times

Information Security

Whether you are permanent, temporary or contracted you are responsible for ensuring that you are aware of the legal and policy requirements of the Diocese of Portsmouth and for ensuring that you comply with these on a day to day basis.  You must abide by the information security policy and associated policies and procedures.

You should report any suspected breaches of this policy to your line manager.

Sustainability

• The Diocese of Portsmouth is working towards reducing its impact on its environment. You will be expected to support this commitment, make your own contribution to sustainability and ensure that any processes or policies developed to support this approach are delivered.

Mandatory training

• You are required to complete all training specified by the Diocese of Portsmouth. Some of this mandatory training is a legal requirement for the Diocese of Portsmouth, and some is considered essential for the employees. All new staff need to complete their mandatory training in first six months, during their probationary period. Thereafter required training needs to be completed within the first three months of each financial year.

Review of role

• This job description may change and develop over time, to reflect changing requirements of the Diocese of Portsmouth you will need a high degree of flexibility and resilience. You will have the opportunity to review your job description at your annual appraisal meeting, which aims to reflect on your performance and development over the previous year.
• You will agree, with your line manager, your personal development plan for the year in order to further develop your skills and knowledge required to carry out the responsibilities associated with this role.

GDPR

• Under the terms of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the information you provide us with will be held in confidence and used for the purpose of Diocesan recruitment and no other purpose.

The Institute of Fundraising is looking to hire a Data Analyst for their South East and London Committee. Please note: this is a voluntary, unpaid role.

The Institute of Fundraising is the professional membership body for UK fundraising. We support fundraisers through leadership and representation best practice and compliance education and networking and we champion and promote fundraising as a career choice. We have over 600 organisational members who raise more than £10 billion in income for good causes every year, and over 6,000 individual members.

The South East and London Committee is a group of volunteers who come together to support fundraisers in the South East and London. We provide a forum for fundraisers to meet other fundraisers in the sector, share information and advice, and offer training and talks, presented by leading specialists.

The Data Analyst is a newly created and key role. You will be responsible for helping the South East and London Committee to monitor the services we deliver to our members by analysing feedback and trends, and helping to shape our response accordingly. We have a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. If there is anything that we need to adapt about this role to make it more inclusive, please do let us know.

We expect this role to take an average of 4-5 hours a month, however additional hours may be necessary from time to time. We hold a Committee meeting every other month. These meetings are always held in an accessible venue in central London, which is close to bus stops and an accessible underground station. The meetings are always on a Tuesday evening from 6-8pm. Free food and drink is provided at meetings. We can reimburse you for the cost of your travel to and from meetings and any childcare arrangements that are necessary. Young babies are welcome to attend the meeting if this makes it easier for you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work closely with the Heads of Training, Mentoring, First Thursday and Marketing to ensure that effectively structured post event surveys are sent out in a timely manner
- Analyse survey responses and produce brief reports for each activity area, keeping the Committee updated
- Work closely with Head Office re: gathering data
- Review data on Eventbrite or equivalent and identify trends
- Monitor question responses and information needs of Committee and adjust surveys accordingly
- Assist with CRM to identify any opportunities to cross sell
- Advise on strategic direction for the Committee based on feedback from our members
- Compile overall report on attendance and trends for our AGM in September

PERSON SPECIFICATION
- A team player who enjoys working collaboratively
- Experience in the fundraising/marketing/voluntary sector
- Keen for experience, responsibility and accountability in a key voluntary Committee role
- Willingness and ability to devote the necessary time and effort
- Ability to communicate via email
- Ability to turn raw data into user-friendly reports
- Strong attention to detail
- IT skills
- Able to be flexible to suit the needs of the Committee
- Reliable and trustworthy

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please email your CV and a cover letter to [email protected] by 16 March.
If you are shortlisted, interviews will be conducted in London on 24 March.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

The Organisation

Russam is proud to be supporting Cranstoun with the search for their new Chief Executive.

Since 1969 Cranstoun has been making a difference by combining expertise with innovative approaches and putting people at the heart of everything they do. They deliver a wide range of services across England, including community-based and residential substance misuse services, supported housing, specialist services for young people, families and carers, and domestic abuse services. Cranstoun believe everyone should have the opportunity to live healthy, safe and happy lives.

The Role

This is a very exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about Cranstoun’s work, with the ambition to drive the organisation forward to ensure they continue to provide excellent services, to more people, across more communities.

The new Chief will be instrumental in developing and delivering a new strategy for Cranstoun to strengthen their position in an increasingly competitive environment. They will also:

• Be responsible and accountable to the Board of Trustees for all Cranstoun’s activity, ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and charitable requirements
• Provide inspirational, accountable leadership and direction to all staff, in support of Cranstoun’s vision and values
• Act as Cranstoun’s ambassador, leading and managing all external relations activity, building Cranstoun’s voice, reputation and profile
• Develop and grow income generation capacity, proactively seeking to broaden the funding base

The Person

Cranstoun are looking for an inspiring and highly professional leader with great commercial awareness and communication skills. You should be open, honest and resilient. Above all, you should be committed to embedding the values of Cranstoun and have the public speaking ability to act as an excellent ambassador for the organisation. Other essential criteria includes:

• Proven track record of leading an organisation that is geographically dispersed
• Proven track record of creating and delivering an organisational growth strategy, demonstrating business acumen
• Track record of building success through partnerships, influence and diplomacy
• Demonstrable analytical acumen, able to analyse data to drive both performance and develop the organisation
• Experience of developing and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of clients, stakeholders and partners including other charities, businesses and funders
• Supporting a board of trustees - effectively engaging the skills and experience of trustees in the development of the organisations business strategy
• Implementing plans whilst managing a wide range of shorter-term operational demands and transformation
• Experience of leading digital transformation – ability to innovate, evaluate, strategize and implement digital responses to meet organisational needs
• Experience of leading effective change management programmes across a leadership team

Additional Information

For extensive information about Cranstoun, the Chief Executive role, and the person they are looking for, please download the Candidate Information Pack available on our website.

Timetable

Closing date for applications: Monday 22 June 2020

Preliminary interviews with Russam: Week commencing 29 June 2020

Final interview and informal meetings with Cranstoun: Week commencing 13 July 2020

How to Apply

To apply for this position please provide the following two pieces of information:

• A comprehensive CV, including details of your achievements in each role and details of two referees.
• A supporting statement, explaining how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly addressing the criteria as outlined in the person specification.

Want to lead an organisation that stands in solidarity alongside migrants in their fight for rights and justice? Then join us!

We are looking for an energetic and motivated Chief Executive Officer (Maternity Cover) to manage the organisation whilst the current CEO takes maternity leave. 

We are looking for an exceptional individual to provide effective leadership and oversight of our organisation to take it forward in its organisational aims and objectives according to its current strategy.

 They will have substantial experience in leading organisations within the not-for-profit sector, and background in fundraising and financial management. The individual will have excellent interpersonal skills, flexible, and an ability to manage a full and varied workload, and staff team.

As the lead spokesperson, the candidate will have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, so they represent MRN’s position to the wider public and in the media.

The charity is looking for exceptional candidates with a:

• Commitment to upholding the rights of migrants

• Real vision as to how this can be done in the current political, social and economic climate of the UK

• Readiness to work with all groups and individuals who support in part or in whole the MRN mission

The salary will be £41,754 per annum, pro-rata. In addition, MRN contributes up to 6% of salary to pensions.

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, and those who are migrants or refugees, and who have lived experience of the impact of immigration policy and practice.

Closing date for applications: 15 June 2020, 9.00 a.m.

Date for candidate interviews: 22 and 23 June 2020

We are looking for a Fundraising Officer to join the dynamic LRMN team. LRMN is a thriving organisation and one of the most established refugees and migrants’ organisations providing services in London but focusing in south and southeast London boroughs. Our services include specialist legal advice and information on immigration, housing and welfare, providing therapeutic and practical support to women who survived gender based violence, helping our service users access employment, training and volunteering opportunities, prevent mental health problems,  integrate and engage in their community.

As our Fundraising Officer you will take responsibility for successful delivery of LRMN’s Fundraising Strategy 2020-2023 and develop internal fundraising practice and knowledge. You will proactively seek out funding opportunities, develop project concepts and proposals, and prepare and submit detailed applications for funding. You will work closely with the CEO, Campaigns and Communications Officer and managers at LRMN to ensure key messages, relevant services and other important information are incorporated in all fundraising applications and activities.

To be successful, you must have at least 4 years’ experience of fundraising with good knowledge of a range of traditional and innovative fundraising methods and practices, proven experience of thinking, developing and delivering strategically and demonstrable record in developing and writing successful funding bids of at least £500k per year.

Awareness of issues and barriers faced by refugees, asylum seekers and migrants in accessing appropriate services is important and experience of working in the voluntary sector particularly in legal and welfare advice sector is desirable. You should be highly motivated and can work alone or as part of a team.

If you do not hear from us within 6 weeks after the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted this time.

LRMN is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested in joining a forward thinking and ambitious charity? Do you have experience in a varied finance role and enjoy a fast pace of work? Looking to join an organisation who values the wellbeing of their employees and offers a generous benefits package? If yes, read on as this could be your next role!

Robertson Bell are currently supporting a brilliant medium sized UK charity with their search for a permanent Finance Officer. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team and be a part of a progressive organisation. Main responsibilities of the Finance Officer will include:

* Control and monitor the transfer of various forms of income to the finance system ensuring this is uploaded in an accurate and timely manner.
* Work closely with the fundraising team, customer service team and external suppliers to resolve variances in recorded data.
* Carry out monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and liaise with Business Partners.
* Oversee sales invoice approval requests and ensure accounting and VAT treatment is correct on application.
* Assist the Finance Manager with any queries related to bank reconciliations.
* Work closely with the auditors and respond to any income queries.
* Assist with the mentoring and training of finance volunteers.
* Oversee the sales ledger and chase old debt with necessary.
* Download bank statements and manage Gift Aid ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

This process will include virtual interviews and the successful candidate would be working from home to begin with. This organisation is based in central London in modern state of the art offices and offers employees relaxed working hours and the ability to work remotely. This opportunity would suit somebody with a couple of years' experience in a similar role ideally in the charitable sector.

The successful candidate will:

* Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Have an understanding of VAT rules.
* Have proven experience in purchase, sales and general ledger accounting.
* Be proactive and able to manage their own workload.
* Be self-motivated and have a willingness to learn.
* Have intermediate knowledge of Excel and Word.

Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application now to be considered!

Senior Regional Fundraising Officer, 6-Month Fixed Term Contract, Central London (Covering West of England and Wales) - £32,000 PA Pro Rata

• Are you experienced in maximising income from regional fundraising?
• Do you have a background in promoting fundraising events, generating legacy enquiries and establishing corporate partnerships?
• Would you like to work for an international charity?

Pro-Marketing are working with a fantastic international charity who are seeking a Senior Regional Fundraising Officer for 6 months. In this role you will be responsible for growing the organisation's network of volunteer fundraising groups and individuals in the region by researching, identifying and inducting new volunteer fundraisers.

What's great about this organisation?

• 25 days annual leave
• Strong pension and health plans
• Season ticket loan
• Flexible working opportunities
• New central London offices
• Subsidised gym membership
• Cycle racks and on-site showers
• On-site yoga classes and massage options
• Sociable after work pub trips

In this role you will be responsible for…

• Generating legacy enquiries and pledges whilst establishing regional corporate partnerships

• Providing great stewardship, training and monitoring to a network of volunteers fundraising groups and individuals
• Ensuring all volunteers adhere to the Fundraising Code of Conduct and remain GDPR compliant
• Building relationships and promoting the organisation's work and fundraising activities to new groups
• Promoting legacy fundraising and leaving a gift in your will to prospect supporters

You will be perfectly suited for this role if you have…

• A successful track-record in regional community fundraising
• A background in managing fundraising campaigns and events
• Proven experience in recruiting and stewarding high value volunteer fundraisers
• Good knowledge of the IOF's fundraising code of practice and procedures
• A full valid driving licence and can work evenings and weekends when required
• The ability to stay away from home overnight to meet business needs (approx. 10 nights per year)

What next?

If you are interested in applying for this Senior Regional Fundraising Officer role, or in learning more, then contact me ASAP as Skype interviews are being arranged:

Tel: 020 7269 6338

Email:

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Be part of an amazing team and a vibrant charity that has been supporting and empowering vulnerable adults and children since 1970. This year will mark our 50th anniversary so it is an exciting time to join us!

Last year Hestia supported over 10,000 adults and children across London and the South East to a life beyond crisis, including victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people.  We have a strong track record with trusts and foundations and statutory funders. Highlights include:

• Digital products for domestic abuse prevention such as the Bright Sky app;
• Sport England backing for a Family Fitness to get children in Hestia’s domestic abuse refuges to improve their physical and mental health;
• Everyone’s Business programme that puts employers at the heart of tackling domestic abuse; or
• Counselling programme for survivors of modern slavery and volunteer-led, long-term support through the Phoenix project.

We are looking for a committed fundraiser to join our lively fundraising team that sits within Hestia’s Fundraising, Communications and Campaigns Department. This is a good opportunity for someone wanting to work across a range of fundraising approaches and interested in service innovation and social media.

Hestia offer a culture of learning and development, with access to an extensive range of learning and development opportunities as well as genuine career progression.

In everything we do, we seek to be: respectful, genuine, dedicated, collaborative and courageous and if these values resonate with you, please apply.

We welcome applications from candidates with lived experience.

Hestia is proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Strictly no agencies

Person specification:

• Demonstrable experience of working in a fundraising role and awareness of fundraising good practice (incl. GDPR); with knowledge of fundraising in a social care and health context a plus.
• Track record of success in developing project proposals and applying to trusts and foundations for grants of up to £50k.
• Resourceful and tenacious in carrying out funder research across multiple sources.
• Experience in tracking project outcomes and producing high quality monitoring reports.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), and demonstrable relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Organised and diligent in all aspects of work, and able to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Numerate with solid ability to prepare project budgets.
• Good IT skills (MS Word, Excel), previous experience of using fundraising CRM systems a plus.
• Skilled in use of MS Office packages, particularly MS Word and Excel.
• Self-motivated, confident and able to navigate a complex organisation.
• Empathy with and understanding of Hestia’s charitable causes and values.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to address them appropriately.

In return we offer a competitive salary, a supportive working environment and a host of benefits including pension, employee discounts, 25 days holiday per annum (for full-time positions) plus the option to buy an additional 3 weeks, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan.

Location: London Bridge, London

Salary:£23,760 per annum

Hours: 39 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, Flexi time (core hours 10am-4pm)

Closing date: 7 June 2020

Interview date: Around 10 June 2020

About Hestia

Hestia supports adults and children in crisis across London and the surrounding regions. We campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect them. This includes victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people. From giving someone a home, to helping them to get the right mental health support, we support people at the moment of crisis and enable them to build a life beyond crisis. We are supported by more than 460 volunteers who provide specialist skills such as art therapy yoga, IT, gardening, cooking as well as befriending and fundraising.

We are proud to be the home of UK SAYS NO MORE, bringing together a diverse coalition of individuals, charities, businesses and public-sector organisations to campaign for an end to the domestic abuse and sexual violence.

In everything we do, we seek to be: respectful, genuine, dedicated, collaborative and courageous.

Benefits

• Company Mobile Phone
• Company Pension
• Competitive Salary
• Employee Discounts
• Generous Holiday
• Great Working Environment
• Healthcare No
• In House Training
• Laptop
• Progression Opportunities
• Travel/Season Ticket Loans

Communications Officer, London 

c. £28.5k depending on experience, plus generous benefits 

Medical research has never been more important. 

The wellbeing of billions of people across the world depends on continual medical advances across all areas of health. And this challenge needs immense support, innovation and persistence.

Although scientists have tackled many diseases and conditions that affect human health, there are still areas of medical need that receive little or no support. That’s where we step in. 

Funding research is our sole purpose. As the charitable foundation of the Medical Research Council (MRC), we are inspired by the responsibility and independence that our donated income gives us. We are guided by the wealth of expertise available to us and are bold and ambitious in the science we choose to support. We fund and support the most promising new medical research, wherever we discover great opportunities that are not being pursued.

Our current research priorities are the threat of drug-resistant infections, adolescent mental health and pain research. These are key public health challenges requiring ground-breaking ideas from some of the UK’s leading scientists. 

We are looking for a Communications Officer to join our small but expanding team in our central London offices. 

Reporting to the Senior Communications Manager, you will play a crucial role in telling the story of the Foundation, and that of the ground-breaking research and researchers we support. Your work will inspire potential supporters to help us fund even more cutting-edge medical research, and attract funding applications from emerging research leaders.

Working three days a week for the Foundation, the other two days will be split evenly between two of our linked charities: the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) and the Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF).

GACD is an alliance of international public funding agencies, which supports research activities intended to improve the prevention and treatment of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like heart disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory problems, cancers and mental health issues. Their work focuses on the needs of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and key vulnerable populations, where 80 per cent of deaths from chronic diseases occur. 

AREF was established by the Medical Research Foundation in 2015, with the mission of improving the quality and impact of health research in Africa - by nurturing African-led research in and for the region. AREF’s vision is to grow a community of African researchers working in Africa, who lead world-class research that benefits patients, populations, policy makers and practitioners.

You will support the delivery and growth of proactive communications programmes across all three organisations, with the shared purpose of building their respective identities, reputations and profiles.

Who you are 

We need the very best people to help deliver our vision of advancing medical research, improving human health and changing people’s lives. We are inspired by our work and we will be looking for this in you too. Our team is proud to work for the Medical Research Foundation. We are ambitious for the Foundation and for ourselves. We are approachable - providing advice to everyone and explaining our work. We are dedicated and committed to achieving the most for our donors and our researchers.And we are involved – constantly looking for new ways to engage and improve.

What you can bring to the role

You will have some experience of communications in a health or science-focused organisation, supporting communications strategies across a range of channels, including traditional and social media. You will also have experience of producing creative communications content for a range of audiences, including translating complex scientific information for non-scientific audiences. 

You are able to communicate clearly with colleagues, scientists and other stakeholders. You work in an organised manner and have the ability to respond flexibly and positively to unexpected changes or demands. You have a strong grasp of digital media, including photoshop, social media management software and Google Analytics. 

Our offer:

• A salary c. £28.5k, dependant on experience.
• Annual pay award, performance award scheme and other rewards.
• Generous pension contribution, with no qualifying period.
• 30 days annual leave each year, plus public holidays.
• 36 hour working week, usually worked over 5 days. 
• Flexi-time system and core working hours of 10am to 4pm.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Other health-related benefits.
• An opportunity to make a difference to human health.
• Fantastic colleagues.

How to apply:

• Provide an up-to-date CV which includes your contact details, education and vocational qualifications, membership of professional bodies, career history and explanation of any breaks in your employment history.
• Provide a brief supporting statement setting out why you are the right candidate for this role making reference to the job description and the person specification. The case that you make and the way that it is presented will form a key part of the shortlisting process. Please note that CVs without a supporting statement will not be considered.
• Complete our equal opportunities monitoring form.
• Let us know if you are not able to make any of the assessment or interview dates (the pre-arranged dates can be found in the application pack).

A copy of the recruitment information pack and equal opportunities monitoring form are attached as separate documents for you to download.

Closing date for applications:  noon, Thursday 11th June 2020 

On-line testing:  19-24th June 2020

Interview and practical exercise:  29th June 2020 

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Individual Giving Officer to maximise acquisition of new supporters and development of existing supporters to grow income, through planning and implementing a wide range of direct marketing approaches

The Role
To work with the Individual Giving Manager to help achieve and deliver key objectives and annual income targets in the Individual Giving Strategy.
Plan and project manage a range of activities/communications from inception (creative brief) to dispatch, on and off-line.
Analyse and manage data to ensure the right targets or potential new audiences are selected for any acquisition, stewardship, conversion or lead generation campaigns.
Oversee copy and design development, print and production or on-line content build, resolving issues and differences of opinion, or escalating as appropriate to keep activity on schedule and on budget.
Proactive responsibility for keeping up to date with competitor activity and with issues affecting the fundraising sector, including changes in regulations to ensure our activities are compliant.

The Candidate
Previous experience of working for or on behalf of a not for profit organisation(s)
Proven experience of developing and implementing supporter acquisition and/or retention fundraising programmes.
A proven track record in planning and delivering successful direct marketing activities across a range of channels, including print, digital and social media.
Previous experience of using databases and/or briefing database teams to provide data selections, segmentation and results analysis.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.