The British Asian Trust is undergoing an exciting and ambitious period of growth.  Our annual turnover has more than tripled in recent years helping us to increase our impact in South Asia through meaningful programmes of activity that release people from poverty and allow their full potential to be met.

The next stage of our journey will be dependent upon our expertise in growing and diversifying our income streams, extending our reach within the diaspora and beyond, and maximising the opportunity of being supported by some of the most successful South Asian business leaders and entrepreneurs in the world.

We will operate on the cusp between philanthropy and impact investment, driving programmes that are bold and progressive in their vision for social change. We are also in the process of merging with a major conservation organisation and will be looking to fund and grow a new conservation vertical.

We are now recruiting for a number of key positions in our Fundraising and Operations teams to help make this plan a reality.  All jobs are based in our London office.

1. Fundraising Manager - ECB (full-time)
2. Programme Fundraising Manager (full-time)
3. Prospect Research Manager (part time – 0.5 FTE)
4. Finance Manager (part time – 0.7FTE)

If you are excited by our work, are great at what you do and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter telling us in no more than 2 pages why you are the right person for the role.

Closing date for applications: 

1. Fundraising Manager ECB - Monday 30 September
2. Programme Fundraising Manager - Monday 30 September
3. Prospect Research Manager - Monday 7 October
4. Finance Manager - Wednesday 2 October

Interviews will be held on the following dates:

1. Fundraising Manager ECB - Monday 7 October
2. Programme Fundraising Manager - Friday 4 October
3. Prospect Research Manager - Friday 11 October
4. Finance Manager - Wednesday 9 or Thursday 10 October

We have an exciting opportunity for an organised and enthusiastic manager to lead our growing advice service. The role involves supervising and providing leadership and guidance to staff and volunteers in the advice team. As well as being responsible for the smooth running of the service, you will provide feedback and support to staff/volunteers to aid their development and ensure the advice provided to clients is accurate, appropriate and recorded correctly.

The ideal candidate

This is a forward thinking, energetic role for someone passionate about delivering high quality service to older people. Ideally, you will have proven experience of team management and leadership preferably in the advice or third sector and experience of working within a fast paced environment handling administration and information systems and client interactions. You must have excellent communication and organisational skills, with a commitment to developing a quality assured service.

The organisation

We are a locally focused charity with over 160 staff and volunteers across Birmingham and Sandwell. We provide free, impartial advice and information on a wide range of issues to people aged 50 and over. We are looking to grow and expand to reach more of the older people in Birmingham and Sandwell.

To develop and manage a growing portfolio of small, medium and large sized charitable trusts, with responsibility for directing the work of the Trust Fundraising Officer. A strong focus of the role will be to lead on bids to large trusts through research, relationship cultivation and written proposals. It will also involve e-mail correspondence, telephone calls, and preparation for meetings.  The post holder will work closely with the CEO and Director of Fundraising & Marketing to develop and maximise support from major trusts and donors and contribute to the wider work of the fundraising and marketing team. 

SANE has started the process of building a new website which should be up and running by Spring 2020 which should have a significant impact on its fundraising income.

Purpose of the Role:

The NCS Programme Manager is responsible for managing the delivery of a high quality, safe and to specification programme for Crawley Town Community Foundation (CTCF). Responsibilities extend to the management of operational and administrative staff, oversight of health and safety and safeguarding matters as well as operational deployment and incident management. The role will be the key liaison between CTCF and the commissioning body, The EFL Trust.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

1. To develop and implement a project, recruitment and community engagement strategy to recruit and retain young people onto the NCS programme.

2. To achieve weekly and monthly targets as set out by the contract managing partner and/or Funding Organisation.

3. Review recruitment data to monitor performance against overall targets and to identify and adjust approach where performance is under agreed targets.

4. To develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders including EFL Trust, NCS Trust, schools, colleges, local authority and voluntary sector organisations.

5. Meet regularly with appointed EFL Trust Performance Manager to review current performance across all aspects of the NCS programme

6. To understand and manage performance against contractual KPIs

7. Develop partnerships that support recruitment and delivery of the NCS programme

8. To line manage and support the NCS team, setting, reviewing and monitoring team and individual targets and objectives in line with those flowed down by the Managing Partner and/or Funding Organisation

9. Manage the requirements of the contract and communicate these to the NCS staff team.

10. Management of the programme expenditure and budgets

11. Be responsible for the safeguarding of the young people, both participating and working on programme and be responsible for incident management

12. Ensure appropriate Risk Assessments are undertaken and be responsible for programme Health and Safety matters

13. To be the main point of contact for both NCS Trust and EFL Trust Health and Safety or Quality Assurance visits

14. Attend regional and national meetings and contribute to best practice sharing across the EFL Trust network.

15. Identify key areas of best practice and areas for development within your own NCS delivery to ensure the continuous improvement of the NCS programme

16. Ensure the NCS programme achieves the customer satisfaction score benchmark as set by the funding body.

17. Lead on the development of the NCS programme delivery timetable, ensuring all submission deadlines are adhered to.

18. Ensure the Programme Quality Framework and agreed timetable is embedded throughout the NCS delivery.

19. Oversee the recruitment and training of seasonal delivery staff ensuring contractual safer recruitment is adhered to and that the staff are performance managed and supported.

20. Manage delivery staff rotas to ensure staffing ratios and adequate rest periods are adhered to during the delivering the NCS programme

Personal Specification Essential Skills & Experiences

1. Proven project management experience.

2. People management experience, in particular management of a multi-disciplined team in a youth

   work environment.

3. Experience and/or knowledge of Secondary /Higher education sector

4. Practical experience of managing information operating systems and the ability to interrogate data

   from a CRM system.

5. A proven track record of managing relationships and partnerships and the ability to communicate with people at various levels.

6. An understanding of safeguarding and health and safety in a youth work setting.

7. A proven ability to work to under pressure to tight deadlines.

8. A commitment to supporting young people, and the principles of equality and diversity

9. Self-motivated and the ability to work on own initiative.

10. Excellent communication skills including written, telephone and interpersonal skills.

11. Proven planning and organisation skills.

12. IT literate with particular emphasis on Microsoft and Google packages.

Department: Funded Programmes

Employment type: Fixed Term

Contract Duration: 6 months with possible extension

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

We are looking for two Project Officers to join a large programme team. 

The role of the Project Officers will be to support the programme team to make sure that the service is delivered to time, budget and quality, and communicated effectively to both internal and external stakeholders.

The post-holders will work across a diverse team to support with the management of the programme, overseeing and developing processes for managing resource, performance, risks and issues. They will also have responsibility for producing briefings and reports on the programme to meet the requirements of the government funder, as well as participating in programme wide task groups to contribute to the development of policies, processes and resources.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.
 

The Operation Manager will lead, direct and manage service and business operations across the organisation. The post holder will work with external partners and linked providers and be responsible for all aspects of service operations ensuring delivery of services in line with contract and funder requirements achieving high quality and positive outcomes for service users.

This is a senior role within the charity. The post holder will have wide ranging responsibilities for the performance and development of internal services and operations. The post offers significant opportunities for innovation, development and growth of existing services, working closely with counterpart roles in other organisations, and contributing to joint development and working groups locally and regionally. The post holder will also work with the Director of Operations (DOS), as part of a Management Team, to implement the strategic plans and overall management of services, ensuring the successful strategic development of the organisation, including business planning, internal policies, procedures and quality standards, cross-departmental working and external relations. The Operations Manager will be required to represent the organisation at a senior level both internally and externally.

The post holder will require business and financial acumen to ensure that current and future operations continue on a sustainable and viable basis and can evidence positive outcomes and value in the market we are operating in.

For more Infomation on the Job Description, please do click on Additional Documents on the left handside.

To lead on the continued development of LNAA’s volunteer programme, identifying new opportunities to grow the number of volunteers and ensure the right policies and procedures are in place. To ensure volunteers are supported, empowered and have the essential materials and skills to carry out their roles effectively and ultimately have a great experience throughout their time with the Charity. 

To lead on the recruitment, induction, training, management and retention of volunteers so volunteers can be effective in supporting the volunteer requirements of the Charity. To provide support and guidance to colleagues on the effective management of volunteers and to be an ambassador for volunteering both internally and externally.

The post holder is a member of the Fundraising Management Team, who between them lead LNAA’s fundraising, communications and volunteering strategies and operations.

MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with the Director of Fundraising & Communications and the Area Retail Manager to own, develop and grow a volunteering strategy and programme at LNAA, ensuring integration with the wider fundraising and organisational strategies.
• To lead on the recruitment of all new volunteer roles as and when required, utilising all channels including attending external recruitment fairs, working with third party recruiters, existing supporter communications, social media and websites.
• Review and update volunteering recruitment channels, policies, procedures and systems and ensure they are understood and followed.
• Lead on the training, induction and support for all volunteers across the Charity.
• To support fundraising and Area Retail Manager in securing sufficient volunteers to ensure events and shop rotas are covered throughout the year.
• To work with colleagues across LNAA including: fundraising, retail, administration, finance, marketing and communications to identify new and existing opportunities for volunteers.
• Work with all LNAA staff members who are managing volunteers in their day to day roles to ensure they are supported and have the skills, knowledge and training to manage volunteers effectively.
• To manage the Volunteer Coordinator to deliver their objectives and KPIs in order to deliver the volunteering programme for the Charity.
• To ensure LNAA follows best practice and complies with all current legislation in relation to volunteering, with all volunteer activity being carried out in a safe and legal way.
• Be the safeguarding lead for volunteering, and represent volunteering at LNAA health and safety meetings.
• Be the champion at LNAA for volunteering internally and externally. Be seen as the go to person for volunteering across the organisation. Work closely with the communications team to raise awareness of the impact of volunteering through all communications channels.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the volunteer programme on a regular basis; including the effective management of an expenditure budget for the volunteering programme and ensuring all volunteer records are up to date on LNAA’s CRM database.
• Ensure GDPR compliant mechanisms for recording and accurately tracking all aspects of recruitment, retention, outcomes and impacts.
• Be responsible for dealing with any issues or concerns related to volunteers, including challenging volunteers or situations arising from the work of our volunteers. Ensure the best outcomes for individual volunteers and LNAA.
• To develop and implement an effective communication plan for all volunteers, including e-newsletters, utilising social media channels and the LNAA website, and events.
• To further develop the existing rewards and recognition scheme for all LNAA volunteers, so that volunteers feel valued as part of the wider LNAA team.

GENERAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• The post holder will be required to work from the Nottingham office at least one day a week and occasionally at any of the Charity’s shops or event locations in line with organisational needs.
• Take a proactive approach towards personal development in order to ensure that skills set is aligned to the demands of the role as it evolves and develops to meet the organisation’s changing needs.

The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required. This job description does not form part of your contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.

The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women (CBFW) is offering the chance for an energetic, dedicated individual to join our forward thinking and dynamic team. CBFW helps release the potential of women entrepreneurs, so they can redefine the future. We deliver training, facilitate mentoring and share knowledge, inspired by the women involved in our work around the world – and by our partners, donors and collaborators.

Job Purpose:

An exciting opportunity has opened up to lead the development and delivery of a new multi-channel communications strategy and work-plan for the Foundation, in order that we can achieve our organisational strategic and annual priorities.

You will work proactively with colleagues in the Programmes and Partnerships (fundraising) departments to build and deliver targeted, results orientated and quality communications, including for a new fundraising campaign launching in early 2020.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Work closely with the Director of External Affairs (and CEO on an interim basis) in the development of an overall communications strategy and annual communications plans, including: content creation, reports, blogs, digital and social media, website updates, media/press and fundraising/donor comms.
• Manage the evolution and delivery of the Foundation’s identity and brand: working closely with the Director of External Affairs Affairs to support the management of a new messaging framework and visual identity, supporting staff to uphold guidelines to protect the Foundation’s brand.  
• To oversee the development and delivery of communications in relation to the Foundation’s new major fundraising appeal, which will launch in early 2020.
• Responsible for writing, editing and production (in-house or with external design support) of a range of communications materials, for example: annual reports, research reports, campaign materials, donor communications, leaflets, newsletters, blogs and other campaign collateral.
• Managing the Foundation’s social media channels, developing and sharing engaging content about our global programmes and sharing the stories of women entrepreneurs as case studies.
• Managing the organisation’s website, updating and uploading new content. Working with an external developer for maintenance and exploring potential website rebuild in 2020.

Please note, the CBFW is committed to creating a diverse team and encourages applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply for this role. We consider applications without regard to race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.

For more information, please download the attached job description.

The closing date for this role is close of business on 27th September and we will interview in our London office on 7th October 2019. Expenses for travel will not be covered. If you have not heard from us by the end of 1st October, please assume you have been unsuccessful

When applying, please email your CV and a covering letter, indicating your available start date. 

About us

Myeloma UK is the only organisation in the United Kingdom dealing exclusively with myeloma – the second most common form of blood cancer. It originates in the bone marrow and affects around 17,500 people in the UK at any given time. Whilst treatable, myeloma is not yet curable.

Our ultimate goal is to find a cure. We are dedicated to ensuring that patients get access to the right treatment at the right time, and to improving standards of treatment and care through research, education and awareness raising. We also provide a range of information and support services to patients, family and friends to help deal with a diagnosis of myeloma.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Myeloma UK for an experienced Project Manager to play a vital role within our Research Team.   This is a 12 month fixed term contract.

You will be responsible for managing the scoping, funding and implementation of a UK myeloma patient registry.  You will be working closely with a designated expert Working Group, consulting with a variety of stakeholders.  Your key goals will be:
 

• To finalise a robust, detailed and costed project plan for the development and implementation of the patient registry  pilot across different work streams and with a credible funding model
• To secure funds through that model
• To develop and implement the registry itself
   

In addition, you will also manage Myeloma UK’s health services research portfolio, providing maternity cover for our Health Services Research Manager.You will oversee successful delivery of several projects working with external partners to ensure timely completion of milestones and reporting requirements.

About you

You will need excellent project management, communication and influencing skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.  You will have previous experience in a project management role with evidence of successful delivery.  Experience of working with patient data for health research or health care would be an advantage in this role.  The role will also require UK wide travel on a regular basis. 

If you are excited by the opportunity to work with us and have the skills and experience necessary for this key role, we want to hear from you.

THIS IS AN EXCITING ROLE FOR BOTH YOU AND US. WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE THAT WILL BE ABLE TO MAKE A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION FOR THIS ANIMAL CHARITY. SOMEONE THAT WILL BE ABLE TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF ALL THE NEGLECTED, DAMAGED AND UNWANTED ANIMALS THAT THIS WONDERFUL SANCTUARY TAKES IN EVERY YEAR. SOMEONE THAT WILL FIND THE FUNDS TO ENSURE THAT WE CAN KEEP THIS CHARITY DOING THE GREAT THINGS THAT IT HAS DONE SINCE 2001. IF YOU HAVE THE DRIVE, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE, DONT MISS OUT ON THIS LIFE CHANGING POSITION.

Purpose of Job

Responsible for the development of all aspects of the organisations (Samaritan’s Purse and The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association) data strategy to enable us to grow our supporter base and income in the future. The role will lead the strategic transformation of the CRM database to enable the optimisation of our supporter communications.

The Data Manager will be responsible for all aspects of our Raiser’s Edge database, and help us meet our aspiration to develop this into an organisation-wide Customer Relationship Management system for all our supporters, whether donors, volunteers or church contacts.

The post will oversee the collection, import, maintenance and analysis of data, seeking out the most efficient and effective methods of recording, organising and utilising data, that fully supports organisational processes and all future innovation strategies and initiatives.

Alongside this, the Data Manager will lead on data selections, data segmentation, marketing analysis and how insights support business. Ensuring more effective and tailored communication with our donors, supporters and local community.

The post will make sure our processes and procedures for data management and storage are robust and in line with GDPR and other quality standards.

SCOPE OF JOB

• Proactively support campaigns with data segmentation, reporting and data insights, working with relevant colleagues across the organisation.
• Implement and manage projects to improve the use of the CRM database, data cleanliness, and import/export procedures.
• Take the lead in the development, maintenance and smooth running of the organisation's databases and associated applications and systems.
• Plan and manage the financial budget for the organisation's databases and related projects, under the supervision of the IT Manager.
• Manage the performance and cost effectiveness of database suppliers and partners.
• Manage processes to ensure the quality and currency of database records and provide training and support for the activity of database users across the organisation.
• Plan and implement systems and processes to ensure best practice and compliance in regard to data regulations, especially GDPR

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Data Manager role including extensive experience of operating multi-user database systems, ideally in a fundraising environment and using the Raisers Edge CRM system.
• Have excellent IT skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel including the use of pivot tables, plus MS Word.
• Have a good understanding and experience of using MS SQL Server.
• An outstanding communicator and influencer, who can translate technical systems requirements into jargon-free, implementable solutions and user training that maximizes CRM functionality and regulation compliance.
• Proactive, resourceful and energetic.
• Flexible and collaborative in your approach while retaining a clear vision of what you want to achieve.
• You should be curious and up-to-date with global technological developments and affecting factors, particularly around Raiser’s Edge, and understand how to apply this knowledge in your role.

The person appointed will ideally with have:

• Experience of using Raisers Edge CRM.
• Experience of utilising SQL to build queries and reports.
• Experience of donor/customer marketing.
• In-depth understanding of GDPR and other regulatory compliance issues that affect data management and utilisation.
• An understanding of the Gift aid scheme and relevant legislation.

There is a requirement for the job holder to be a practicing Christian as functions within this role will require knowledge and personal experience of the Christian faith.

IS Project Support Coordinator

Circa £34,329 - £41,767 pa plus excellent benefits

London WC1

35 hours per week, full-time

As IS Project Support Coordinator, you will ensure that key web application systems along with other core projects are supported and delivered, enabling the College to meet its strategic aims in the midst of a period of growth in the organisation’s online systems.

Reporting to the IS Programme Manager, primarily you will manage the website, becoming familiar with all applications to a sufficient level and proactively resolving any issues where possible, before escalating to third party suppliers.

This is a crucial role for the College in which you will own and manage the project support process from issue reporting through to bugfix, testing and being sure that all appropriate accept and change processes are in place before making live.

Using your demonstrable project management and problem-solving skills you will also manage small application development projects from specification through to delivery.

Professionally qualified and with a PRINCE 2 qualification or equivalent, you will have experience of working to a service level agreement in a support function, and have a good understanding of web services, database technology and Content Management Systems such as Drupal.

The Corporate Services Division is embarking on an exciting period of growth in online systems which include the College website, membership payments, exam registration, personalisation and a number of other web-based systems.

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community.

The RCPCH has more than 19,000 members and fellows and employs around 160 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have smaller offices in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Closing date: 9am, 4 October 2019.

Interviews: 15 October 2019.

Could you make a visible difference? Are you passionate about helping people and improving lives? An exciting opportunity has become available to join our small but ambitious and friendly team, as a Project Officer. British Blind Sport is the National Disability Sport Organisation that supports blind and partially sighted people to get active and play sport.

British Blind Sport is delighted to announce the creation of a new role to deliver our successful ‘First Steps’ project across the UK.

Funded by BBC Children in Need, the project’s purpose is to identify children and their families who could benefit from the scheme, all of whom will receive one of our BBS First Steps activity packs. In addition, the families will receive support to connect the children into local community activities. 

The successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of others.  The First Steps programme assists visually impaired children to take their first steps into fun physical activity to promote a healthy sporting habit for life.

While the role will be primarily office based, some national travel and some flexibility to working hours may be required to meet the needs of the families.  Working from home may be required at times.

British Blind Sport is passionate about supporting and developing their staff. We believe a work/life balance is important and actively support our staff to achieve this.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This role will require an enhanced DBS check.

British Blind Sport actively promotes diversity in employment and welcomes applications from all parts of the community, particularly people with sight loss.

About the organisation

For over 40 years, British Blind Sport has been working to make a visible difference to the lives of visually impaired people through sport. Our organisation is the UK leader for supporting people with a visual impairment to lead active lifestyles and operates a membership programme with over 1,000 active members.

“Knowing that I make a positive impact to young people’s lives makes my job worthwhile.” – Lijana, Young Leaders Officer.

“I enjoy working at British Blind Sport because it is both challenging and rewarding. No two days are the same!” Logan, National Partnerships Manager.

The post holder will be based at our offices in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. Hosting regular social events and training days, the organisation has an ethos of fun and enthusiasm as well as professionalism and passion for our work.