Job title: Fundraising and Communications Officer

Salary: NCJ scale 22 - £29,722.00 (including London weighting) pro-rata

Hours: 21 hours per week

Term: Permanent

Probationary period: 6 months

Based: PAS’ offices, Farringdon

Reports to: Head of Fundraising & Communications

Key relationships: Director, Caseworkers, Office and Advice Line Manager, Fundraising & Communications Volunteers, External Stakeholders (Donors and Prospective Donors)

Job purpose

The Fundraising and Communications Officer will support the Head of Fundraising & Communications to promote the work of Prisoners’ Advice Service (PAS) to existing and potential trust, foundation and major donor funders, with a view to meeting annual fundraising targets.

Key Responsibilities

• To research and identify trusts, foundations and major donors likely to be interested in the work of PAS;
• To maintain existing, and develop new, relationships with trusts, foundations and major donors;
• To respond to enquiries from trusts, foundations and major donors via the telephone, letter, email or in person;
• To ensure that funding applications are well researched, written, submitted and timely;
• To work with colleagues to help produce compelling case studies and to compile reports;
• To prepare and deliver funder reports to a high standard and on time;
• To meticulously document and record all key activities and service-user statistics in electronic (Excel, Access) and paper form, in a regular and timely manner;
• To assist with pitching appropriate appeals on online giving platforms (JustGiving, GlobalGiving, Virgin Money Giving);
• To assist with identifying content for PAS’s e-newsletter, and with researching and posting appropriate material to PAS’ social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) and website;
• To help organise, promote and attend key PAS events where required;
• To help interview, induct and supervise Fundraising & Communications volunteers.

General

• To self-manage effectively and work with the minimum of administrative support;
• To become conversant, and work in accordance, with PAS’ mission, aims and objectives;
• To form effective working relationships with staff members, volunteers, trustees, donors, and relevant outside organisations;
• To work within PAS' policies and procedures;
• To maintain up-to-date statistics of service-users’ protected characteristics;
• To keep an up-to-date electronic diary;
• To maintain and observe an appropriate level of confidentiality at all times;
• To prepare for, and attend, supervision and appraisal meetings with line manager;
• An ability and willingness to work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends;
• Other duties that may from time to time be necessary, compatible with the nature and grade of this post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities                 Essential or Desirable

• Good standard of written and spoken English - E
• Excellent interpersonal skills - E
• Intermediate or advanced IT skills, particularly Word, Excel and Access - E
• Excellent administration, organisation, time management and project management skills - E
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines - E
• Strong telephone pitching skills - D

Experience

• Experience of securing donations from trusts, foundations and/or major donors - E
• Experience of researching and identifying trusts, foundations and/or major donors - E
• Experience of writing compelling applications and reports - E
• Experience of using Excel and Access to record data - D
• Experience of donor cultivation and relationship management - D
• Experience of successfully drafting budgets - D
• Experience of helping to run cultivation and stewardship events - D
• Experience of producing content for social media, websites and/or newsletters - D

Knowledge

• Good knowledge of the principles of fundraising from trusts and foundations and/or major donors - E
• Willingness – and ability – to learn about the UK prison and legal advice sectors - E
• Knowledge of social media - D
• Knowledge of the UK charity sector - D

About us

The Royal Foundation – now the primary philanthropic vehicle of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge – was founded 10 years ago.  It has built a track-record of learning, convening, incubating, researching, campaigning, and succeeding across a wide range of topics that really matter.  The Royal Foundation has helped disrupt criminal poaching networks through United for Wildlife. We have helped change the way the UK thinks about mental health with Heads Together – in schools, at work, and across society.  We have built a movement of veterans that has inspired the world with the Invictus Games and Endeavour Fund.  We’ve mentored young people in Nottingham and trained hundreds of new coaches for our communities.

Our successes have clarified a simple, but powerful strategy: we make a difference by bringing people together.  Our Principals do not seek to compete with the biggest, endowed trusts or the smaller, on-the-ground organisations that do so much vital work in our communities.  They instead work with us to get the right people around the table to tackle important issues, develop sustainable solutions, and then put them into practice.  We learn lessons from our programmes and then move onto the next challenge where we can play a positive role.

At the start of our second decade, our ambitions growing to match the increasing leadership responsibilities of Their Royal Highnesses in the UK, across the Commonwealth Realms, and globally.  We are developing new, exciting programmes on early childhood, the environment, mental health, first responders, and wildlife conservation as we seek to support the national global philanthropic communities by refining our role as a world-leading convening organisation.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Senior Development Manager, the Development Officer is an integral part of The Royal Foundation’s Development team, enabling effective fundraising and stewardship.  The primary purpose of this role is to support the Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships team with donor proposal and report writing, maintaining the team’s reporting/stewardship calendar; as well as key administration needs including ensuring that income is recorded accurately and donors are thanked promptly.

This is an exciting and inspiring opportunity to work as part of a small but dynamic team at The Royal Foundation. The position is ideal for an individual with some experience of working at a charity and the desire to develop their skills in both individual philanthropy and corporate partnerships.

Principle Accountabilities

• Provide robust administrative support and processes for maintaining accurate donor records using Salesforce.

• Manage the processing of donations record keeping and thanking process for the Development team.

• Work with the Development team to establish long-term relationships with individuals, trusts and foundations, and corporate partners by supporting the Senior Development Manager and Development Manager – Corporate to implement successful solicitation and stewardship of those giving at a low level.

• Liaise with relevant colleagues to respond appropriately and in a timely manner, to deliver an excellent level of supporter care to incoming enquiries from donors.

• Collect and collate project information to convert into proposals and reports using Word, PowerPoint and if required, In-Design.

• Manage and ensure that proposals and reports are scheduled, prepared and submitted in a timely fashion, ensuring all stewardship calendars are up to date and correspondence including event invites and thank you letters are sent.

• Provide logistics support for prospect and planning meetings with the Development team, including minute taking, capturing and circulating papers as appropriate.

• Support the entire Development team with the preparation of materials for events including briefing documents, events materials, and appropriate guest follow-up.

• Offer event support when required including guest registration and stewarding donors and prospects.

• Work with the Database, Research and Knowledge team to compile prospect profiles and briefing notes in order to build a strong list of prospects, matching against key fundraising priorities, to maximise opportunities and build a healthy prospect pipeline.

• Ensure all associated activities are compliant with charity law, regulatory requirements and best practice, including those of the Data Protection Act and GDPR.

• To undertake other duties that may, from time to time, be necessary and compatible with the nature and level of this post.

• Representing The Royal Foundation at meetings and events as required. This will sometimes require travel within the UK and occasionally an overnight stay.

Relationships (internal and external)

• Donors to the Foundation, in particular those giving at a lower level.

• Trust and Foundation Grant Managers.

• Corporate partner organisations.

• The Development team, Programme team and wider Foundation team.

• Senior volunteers, including Trustees, as appropriate.

• Members of the Household, as appropriate.

Person Specification

The Royal Foundation is a high-profile organisation and the successful candidate will appreciate the importance of discretion and confidentiality and have a mature and professional approach.

Key skills and Competencies

• Appreciate the importance of discretion and confidentiality at all times

• An excellent communicator both verbal and written

• Able to collaborate and be a strong team player

• Strong administrative and organisation skills

• Dealing with stakeholders at all levels

• Flexibility, adaptability and a practical, ‘can do’ attitude

• Remains calm and collected under pressure

• A professional and mature attitude to the tasks in hand

• Quick learner and ability to work independently if necessary

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of some fundraising or charity experience

• Some experience of effectively working with stakeholders

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to implement and streamline administrative processes

• Excellent track record of gathering information in order to produce narrative reports suitable for the required audience

• Excellent written and numerical skills

• Excellent computer skills, particularly Excel, Work and PowerPoint

• Experience of working in an office environment

Desirable

• Experience of using a contact management system (such as Salesforce)

• Experience of using desktop publishing tools (such as InDesign)

Practical Requirements

Available to work beyond standard hours (evening and weekend work); and although the work will be predominantly office based, some UK travel may be necessary to visit corporate partners and to see Foundation projects first-hand.

This document is not contractual and may be subject to change following consultation with the post-holder.

How to Apply

To apply for the position please submit your CV and supporting statement explicitly citing why you want to work at The Royal Foundation and how you meet all of the role criteria no later than Friday 31 January 2020 at midday. 

Please note that we can only accept applications from those that comply with the above and have the right to work in UK.  Should we receive a high number of suitable candidates we may close the position before the above deadline date.

1st stage Interviews: Friday 14 February 2020

2nd stage Interviews: Monday 24 February 2020

The Royal Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and therefore is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and diversity and to tackle any forms of discrimination within our working environment, whether on grounds of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, disability, age, class, religion or belief. These principles underpin our professional behaviour and are embedded in our policies, procedures, day-to-day practices and external relationships.

We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. If you would like to see a copy of our privacy policy please write to 5 St. Mary Abbots Place, London W8 6LS.

This is an exciting role leading our work to support local young people at a pivotal point in their lives, helping them to transition into successful lives as independent young adults. In collaboration with a range of partner organisations, our Feltham Futures project helps local young people to reach the best possible post-school destinations, and also provides them with on-going support through University, apprenticeship courses, or any other training or employment that they may undertake.

The Feltham Futures Project Manager will lead this work. When working with those still at school, the role will largely consist of providing 1:1 and group support for students, ensuring they have the information, motivation, advice and guidance they need to make well-informed decisions about their post-school options, as well as helping to make sure that they produce high quality applications. When working with local school-leavers, the Manager’s role will mostly be to keep up regular communication, provide guidance, signpost to other services, and liaise with school staff with whom the young people had trusted relationships.

The role will involve spending significant amounts of time in both Reach Academy and other local Secondary Schools.

The Feltham Futures project has been running successfully for two years, and has evolved during that time. The Project Manager will lead the project through an exciting new phase in its development.

This is an ideal role for someone who has some experience in widening participation or university access, careers guidance, or secondary education, and would enjoy the challenge of leading an ambitious project to transform the life chances of local young people.

Key Responsibilities

The role’s key responsibilities are:

• To support Reach Academy and other local students aged 16+ through information, advice and guidance regarding their post-school options, on both a 1:1 and group basis
• To lead the NEET prevention work of the Hub
• To support students to produce high quality University, apprenticeship and job applications
• To coordinate the activities of our Feltham Futures partner charities, such as Career Ready and OxFizz
• To support the Reach Sixth Form staff with all activities relating to University access and careers
• To liaise with staff across local schools in the Feltham area, ensuring that the Feltham Futures project is effectively and efficiently supporting their students with their post-18 options
• To communicate with school-leavers who have benefited from Feltham Futures activities, monitoring and supporting their progress through University/apprenticeship courses
• To lead the future development, branding & communications of the Feltham Futures project
• To build connections with local businesses, colleges, and other organisations that can provide opportunities
• To keep up-to-date with University application processes and apprenticeship course information

Person Specification

We are looking for the following essential and desired personal qualities:

Essential

• Qualified to work in the UK
• Good standard of proficiency in English and in IT (e.g. ability to use Microsoft Office software)
• Good understanding of safeguarding principles when working with young people
• Good organisational and communication skills
• At least one year’s experience of work in widening participation, careers, employability support, or similar
• Passion for supporting young people into the best possible post-school destinations
• Passion for supporting children, young people and families in difficult circumstances to flourish
• Ability to work both in a team and independently

Desirable

• Good knowledge of UK and international University options
• Good knowledge of apprenticeship options
• Strong ability to build rapport with young people from all backgrounds, and to build their motivation
• Ability to think innovatively and creatively
• Strong academic record

Cash for Kids is the umbrella brand for 22 local children’s charities in the UK.  Owned by Bauer Media, we are aligned to the Bauer Radio local radio stations and raise funds to grant to under 18’s who are sick, disabled or underprivileged.

Reporting to the Managing Director you will be working in the lively and stimulating atmosphere of a busy radio station.

We are looking for an ambitious self-starter who can communicate with people at all levels and is a great administrator. You will be required to establish relationships with all key stakeholders both internally and externally. You should have excellent sales and presentation skills.  The ideal candidate will have extensive local corporate contacts and be able to demonstrate how these relationships will be beneficial.

Networking will be a major part of this role in order to recruit companies to adopt Cash for Kids in the Hits Radio Manchester area.

Strong presentation skills are essential and must be demonstrated.

A background in fundraising is preferable.

A clean UK driving licence is essential and must be proved.

Main Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Be responsible for delivering the strategy, planning and day to day management of the charity.
• Responsible for achieving agreed fundraising targets through the effective implementation of high profile events and campaigns in the plan.
• Manage the team of two Charity Fundraising Executives ensuring they deliver their KPI’s.
• Research, identify and develop new fundraising opportunities and areas of potential support, with new corporate partners whilst maintaining relationships with current supporters including identifying high net worth supporters and corporate contacts
• Assess the potential of all fundraising activity and propose strategies for their management and development to ensure that fundraising is maximised
• Develop the charity as an integral part of the business
• Create and implement tactical PR plans for the charity
• Administer and advise on all future grant applications prior to Local Executive Board assessment
• Work closely with all station stake holders to work as active project teams to ensure effective delivery of on-air appeals
• Recruit, manage and maintain a volunteer/street team base
• Building and maintaining profitable, long-term fundraising relationships with corporates and potential donors across the Hits Radio Manchester area.
• Liaising with fundraisers, beneficiaries and radio personnel to ensure smooth running of all fundraising activities
• Use this database to encourage donors to fundraise in the future
• Maximise fundraising potential of all events and activities and hit targets.
• Making risk analyses and balancing time-cost ratios to focus effort upon the most appropriate fundraising activities with the highest chance of success
• Raising awareness of the charity and its work
• Providing client management and project co-ordination with colleagues
• Undertaking other duties that might be assigned from time to time

High Level Objectives

Facilitate and increase funds raised in line with Business Plan targets

Key Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication skills – both verbal & written
• Be energetic, positive, persuasive and  enthusiastic, with a hands-on approach and great work ethic
• Proven track record in a sales/corporate environment
• Project Management skills and ability to collaborate with key stakeholders
• Be able to prioritise work effectively with maximum impact on cash growth
• Have the ability to work on own initiative
• Have flexibility to work evenings/weekends when required.
• Be a holder of a current, full clean UK driving licence
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, 365 Teams, Outlook & presentation systems
• Have a solid knowledge of all modern Social Media networking tools and able to use them effectively
• Be a team player - to develop a good working relationship with the charity team, wider radio station teams and national charity team
• Experience of either charity fundraising, events, or marketing/PR is advantageous
• Presentation and sales skills are essential
• Have a passion and vision to develop this role
• Have a good personality, confidence and sense of humour

Specialised skills and knowledge

• Marketing/sales/skills/fundraising and or event management.
• Demonstrate a proven track record and experience of building, developing and managing key relationships.
• Good network of contacts.

Because of the changing nature of our business your job description will inevitably change. You will, from time to time, be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within your capabilities as directed by management.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract with possible extension.

We are looking for an experienced Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our team.

The landscape for corporate fundraising is shifting as businesses seek tangible social or financial returns on their charity investment. At JDRF we are looking to build long-term mutually beneficial relationships with corporate partners to help us find a cure for type 1 diabetes. You will use your experience of new business development and account management in fundraising or sales to research, secure and retain corporate partners for JDRF.

You will be responsible for creating and maintaining a pipeline of corporate prospects and managing the business development and account management process to optimise short, medium and long-term income generation.

You will have previous experience of:

• Income generation
• Corporate new business development
• Corporate account management
• Complex project management involving key stakeholders

As an employer we offer:

• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days and bank holidays
• Health cash plan
• Season ticket and cycle loan
• Pension scheme

To learn more about the role please download the job description. 

To apply for the role please complete the form below.

JDRF is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are a growing and ambitious charity and are dedicated to our 400,000-strong type 1 diabetes community in the UK.  We work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.  We are a trusted source of information, provide support and raise the condition up healthcare and government agendas.

‘JDRF is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.’ 

Job title: Fundraising Officer

Salary: £22,000 - £24,000 depending on experience
Report to: Fundraising Manager

Type: Full Time

Magic Breakfast is looking for an energetic and diligent Fundraising Officer to join our passionate organisation working to ensure that no child in the UK starts the day too hungry to learn.

This role is perfect for someone starting out in their fundraising career, with some experience of fundraising and data admin. The successful candidate will have lots of opportunities to work across multiple fundraising streams and will provide essential admin support.

The Fundraising Officer will also be responsible for contributing to our individual, community and event fundraising targets – from helping to run events, stewarding challenge event participants and supporting on key campaigns.

Purpose:

This is a key role that is responsible for administering ffective day to day fundraising administrative duties to maximise internal efficiency along with assisting in ensuring excellent donor care and stewardship across community, events and individual fundraising.

Roles and Responsibilities:

General

· Act as the welcoming first point of contact for all incoming telephone and email enquiries, efficiently managing these within the team to ensure timely follow up.

· Support the Head of Fundraising and other members of the team with ad-hoc fundraising requests such as ordering materials, booking rooms, or preparing meeting packs.

· Coordinate and chair team meetings, working with the HoF to circulate an agenda and ensure timely minutes and actions.

· Manage all fundraising materials, keeping track of stock and re-ordering where needed.

· Help to maintain a positive working environment; be visible and participative, keeping the vision of Magic Breakfast at the heart of everything we do.

· Work with the Fundraising Manager to build a bank of creative and engaging fundraising support materials – both digital and print.

Database

· As the fundraising Salesforce champion, act as the go-to for Salesforce enquiries, supporting the fundraising team to ensure all members are actively recording information, the database is maintained and kept up to date,   and that fundraising information is used to best possible effect.

· Help to prepare key data for fundraising reports

· Ensure that data is gathered and managed in accordance with the relevant fundraising and data rules and regulations

Events & Campaign Fundraising

· Work with the Fundraising Manager to plan and coordinate key events and campaigns, including the Big Give and our exam based restaurant campaign.

· Help to compile and manage guest lists, working with the team to track this information on Salesforce.

· Participate in occasional work-related events at external venues and perform support related activities as required.

· Steward challenge eventers and help coordinate the charity’s challenge event portfolio.

· Work with the communications team and the Fundraising Manager to prepare & distribute relevant promotional materials.

· Ensure all event and campaign information and income is tracked on Salesforce.

Individual & community fundraising

· Work with the Fundraising Manager to ensure effective stewardship of one-off and regular donors, as well as community groups.

· Creatively support with community fundraising ideas and initiatives.

Person Specification: 

Experience:

· Providing administrative support to a team and/ or individual - ESSENTIAL 

· Working with databases, uploading information and pulling reports - ESSENTIAL

· Communicating via email/ telephone in a professional capacity to engage and support - ESSENTIAL 

· Writing and producing communication materials for marketing/ fundraising purposes - ESSENTIAL 

· Supporting/ motivating individuals to fundraise - DESIRABLE

· Helping to deliver/ coordinate fundraising events - DESIRABLE

· Manging multiple deadlines and priorities - ESSENTIAL 

· Working within a charity, ideally within a fundraising team - DESIRABLE

Skills & Knowledge:

· Proficient use of Sales Force or other database - ESSENTIAL 

· Proactive and flexible ‘can-do’ attitude - ESSENTIAL 

· Organised and diligent with excellent attention to detail - ESSENTIAL  

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team - ESSENTIAL 

· High level of competency in the use of all Microsoft Office packages - ESSENTIAL 

· Ability to plan, deliver results and manage time effectively - ESSENTIAL 

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills - ESSENTIAL 

· Good understanding of fundraising/CRM, data, rules, and regulations - DESIRABLE

· Strong IT & digital skills with good literacy and numeracy - ESSENTIAL 

Other:

· Committed to advancing the welfare of children irrespective of their background - ESSENTIAL 

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Fixed term (FTA) 4 years

Kew Gardens, Richmond

The Community and Access Learning Manager will join the Visitor Learning team to take a key role in the ongoing development and management of Kew’s community and access learning programmes, engaging audiences in learning about Kew Science and Horticulture and encouraging an ongoing connection with, and passion for Kew. 

With the Visitor Learning team you will support the development and delivery of a number of projects that form part of the Temperate House Activity Plan ensuring they are innovative in approach, represent best practice in the field, and build towards sustainable relationships and long-term audience engagement.

Kew is the world’s leading botanic gardens, at the forefront of plant and fungal science, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major visitor attraction.

We want a world where plants and fungi are understood, valued and conserved – because our lives depend on them.

We use the power of our science and the rich diversity of our gardens and collections to provide knowledge, inspiration and understanding of why plants and fungi matter to everyone.

You will be an energetic, proactive individual with in-depth experience and knowledge of community, visitor learning and access audiences, programming and delivery.

Your strategic and practical approach to audience and programme development will enable you to oversee and support the community and access programme coordinators to develop and deliver new, sustainable, and engaging learning opportunities for our audiences. Your collaborative approach will ensure these programmes fit within, and complement, the wider Visitor Learning team mission.

Your exceptional communication skills and excellent project management and budgeting skills will enable you to manage multiple projects simultaneously, whilst building an outstanding Community and Access Learning programme which gains both internal and external awareness and recognition.

You will have a clear understanding about issues surrounding social inclusion and access and be committed to supporting Kew’s responsibilities towards safeguarding of children. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

The Activity Plan is a deliverable of the Heritage Lottery Fund programme to restore Kew’s Temperate House, the largest surviving Victorian glasshouse in the world. 

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please visit our website for more information and to apply.

Closing Date: 26/01/2020

Interviews are planned for Monday 10th February.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.

Vacancy Reference Number:

ISUFSC/ISU/UK-R1

Position title:

International Support Unit (ISU) Finance and Services Coordinator

Reports to:

Director of International Support Unit

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

£27,000 – £32,000 (depending on experience)

Terms of Employment:

12-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period, Extendable)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 7th February 2020

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: As and When Suitable Candidates Identified

Start: ASAP thereafter

NB: -

• Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Skype ID in your application.
• Muslim Hands reserves the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found ahead of the ‘closing date’ [7th February 2020].

Background

Muslim Hands is a UK-based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. International Support Unit (ISU) support the development of Muslim Hands partner offices in the areas of fundraising and communication, program management, administration and finance and at the outset the unit will focus on the following countries non-exhaustive list Canada France South Africa and the United Kingdom. 

Job Specifics

1.  Finance

• Provide direction and support to the partner offices to develop and implement a financial strategy in line with their organisational strategic aims.
• Work with international partner offices to develop and implement the organisation’s annual budgetary planning. Ensure effective models and tools to enable planning and budget management at all levels.
• Oversee the preparation of the partner offices’ annual budget, monthly management accounts and annual financial accounts.
• Support senior management in creating strategic financial plans for the future through an analysis of the business climate and market trends.

• Ensure that financial policies and practices are in line in statutory regulations and legislation in their respective countries in the partner offices.
• To develop, implement and maintain the operation of financial controls, standards and systems in the partner offices.
• Facilitate day-to-day operations, including tracking financial data, invoicing, payroll, bank statements, and reviews completed monthly bank reconciliations.
• Support to produce and monitor the departmental and annual budget, review cash flow, accounts and other financial transactions for each department within the partner offices.
• Reviews, develop and maintain internal accounting controls and procedures and advise staff on internal controls and accounting policies and procedures in the partner offices.
• Organise monthly budget review meeting and prepare official reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis to present to Director of International Support Unit, Management and Board of Trustees in the partner offices. 
• Organise and lead monthly meetings regarding financial performance in the partner offices and ensure all budgets are confirmed and accurate for quarterly presentations to the Management for future decision making.
• Lead financial training for budget holders to enable them to fulfil their responsibilities concerning financial Management.
• Support managers in the partner offices by critically analysing projects budgets, and financial proposals.
• Oversee both internal monitoring and evaluation processes and the external auditing process. Carry out internal checks and audits as needed.
• Assist the Director/Board in preparing and ensuring annual accounts (All MH-internationally registered entities) are instructed.

2.  Programme Financial Management

• Support Muslim Hands partner offices to produce program financial reports at regular intervals (monthly, quarterly and annually).
• Oversee the preparation of project budgets and costings as well as project-based accounts.
• Support international offices to develop and implement the programme annual budget to ensure it is in line with the organisation’s financial procedures to deliver projects.
• To support international offices financial transactions to and by MH partners in accordance with MOU and programme funding agreement.
• Support International Offices in presenting financial reports to the Director, Senior Management and Board of Trustees on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

3.  Finance Human Resource

• Review, revise and ensure that HR processes and procedures are appropriate within finance teams.
• Support the partner offices to effectively recruit, induct, trained and manage staff in the relevant department.
• Provide regular feedback, training and support throughout the year to create a capable and highly motivated workforce in the partner offices.

​4. General Responsibilities

• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in approximately 5-Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices

NB: This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope.  The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation

Person specification: - 

Essential Requirements:

• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:

Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands;

OR

Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• Frequent International travel to Partner Offices in Canada, France and South Africa

Please register your interest and apply by sending in your current CV and a suitable covering letter.

Deadline for applications is 7th February 2020 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

35 hours per week

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Royal Medical College experiencing growth in users and new requirements in a purpose-built new facility. The College requires a hands-on technical IT Manager to ensure high-quality maintenance of their existing systems, as well as providing strategy and direction for the future of the function. You will be responsible for existing and future projects such as the implementation of a new CRM system and the delivery of plans to ensure long-term support for infrastructure and user services 

The core elements of the role are as follows:

1. Strategic - Create - 5%, including setting strategic plans for the use of ICT at RCPath with input from all relevant business users.
2. Strategic - Develop - 5%, including establish systems and solutions in conjunction with users and outside suppliers, and appropriate to an agreed set of standards.
3. Operational - Implement - 15% - including oversight of implementation of new systems, in conjunction with user expectations and resources.
4. Operational - Manage - 75% - including planning and provision of systems security, availability, network management and business continuity, as well as Staff Management.
5. In addition to overall responsibility for the function of ICT, the post holder will be the lead person for ICT matters or input into business plans and processes: Security, operational planning, budget setting, network architecture, policies, active directory management, user management, visitor/tenant access and interfaces with external systems and networks.
6. Overall, the ICT Manager’s responsibility is for the continuous development of an IT strategy, to initiate proposals for the introduction of innovative IT solutions to meet organisational needs, maximise utilisation and security of existing business systems and develop new applications, as well as manage and develop an established and skilled support team.

ABOUT YOU 

• Proficient knowledge in overall IT and Communications infrastructure, networks, IT security, hardware and also complex applications, databases (SQL), web and server based solutions, software as a service (SAAS) approaches and detailed knowledge of Microsoft systems and software (including Office 365).
• Have a track record of delivering IT projects.
• Possess the gravitas to define strategy and clearly communicate this to other members of the senior management team.

ABOUT US

Pathology is at the heart of modern healthcare. Pathologists work to prevent, diagnose, treat and monitor diseases and are involved in the diagnosis of disorders affecting every organ of the body, from before birth to after death. The majority of tests requested by doctors will be performed and interpreted by a clinical scientist or medically qualified pathologist.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please complete an application form and email it via the Apply button.

Closing date: Monday 3rd February 2020

First Interviews will be held the week commencing 10th February 2020.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a trusts and foundations specialist to join our successful and established team at Fundraising Manager level. The ethos of our fundraising team is about collective commitment to our mission, hungry for success on an individual level but supporting each other as required and enjoying and celebrating each other's efforts. Together we've secured around £3 million in the last 12 months to support young people through our programmes and membership development work. We're in a crucial stage of the team's development as we build to ensure we have the strategy and capacity to support the whole organisation's plans for 2020-23.

We are looking for an experienced trusts and foundation specialist with a track record of securing six figure funds from grantmakers and public sector contracts; a fundraiser with outstanding writing and communication skills and the knowledge of UK and London grantmakers to take our market analysis work forward. We expect you to have the relationship and project management skills to work independently with our delivery staff to write and take the lead on major new proposal ideas.

The Kensington + Chelsea Foundation is an independent local charity which was founded in 2008 and is now in an exciting phase of growth.  We want to raise our profile, our income and, most importantly, our impact.  While our borough is often associated with wealth and affluence, it also has areas of severe deprivation.  K+C has the worst income inequality of all London boroughs, high rates of child poverty and the highest proportion of people living alone.  Our vision is of a borough without poverty, where everyone has the opportunity to reach their potential.  We support local projects which reduce isolation and loneliness, develop skills and employment opportunities, and support children and young people who are disadvantaged.

We played a key role in the response to the tragedy at the Grenfell Tower and continue to work with some of the most disadvantaged communities in the borough to improve wellbeing and opportunities.

The Major Gifts Manager fulfils a key function within our small team with responsibility for increasing income primarily from high net worth individuals, and managing and developing the Foundation’s relationship with them.

Major Gifts Manager – Key Responsibilities

• To grow the Foundation’s major gifts income, working towards and delivering against key targets
• To manage a portfolio of major donors, taking responsibility for their cultivation and stewardship to deliver increased and new gifts
• To develop and deliver an events plan which utilises a range of events to support the major gifts strategy (private home events, pledge dinners, visits to projects etc)
• To undertake research and contact mapping with the team and Board of Trustees to identify a pipeline of new major gift prospects
• To create high quality project proposals for major donors and to deliver timely reports
• To brief Board members, the Director and other K+C Foundation representatives appropriately ahead of meetings with major donors and prospects
• To represent the K&C Foundation and communicate the organisation’s key messages to a range of stakeholders through presentations and meetings.
• To ensure all donor details and communications are accurately recorded in a timely manner on the database

• To work closely with the Community Engagement Manager to build an understanding of K+C Foundation projects and the needs for future funding
• To work closely with the Communications + Partnerships Manager to identify cross over between high net worth individuals, businesses and schools contacts, and to create compelling fundraising materials.
• To support the Director with approaches to Trusts and Foundations, as required
• To work with the Director to develop and deliver a Legacy fundraising programme
• To work flexibly and collaboratively to support the wider aims of our team

Your Qualities

• An experienced fundraiser with at least a 2 year track record of successful fundraising from major donors, including demonstrable experience of securing five and six figure gifts
• Proven experience in face to face fundraising with high net worth individuals
• Proven experience of identifying, cultivating and securing new donors
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Outgoing self-starter driven by results
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise your own workload
• Passion and creativity
• Flexible and collaborative team player
• Enthusiasm for and a commitment to the K&C Foundation’s vision and mission
• Knowledge of and networks in Kensington and Chelsea would be desirable but not essential

Application Process

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and a supporting statement that fully addresses the appointment criteria (maximum 2 pages of A4). Please also include the names and contact details of two referees who will only be contacted once your permission has been granted.

Deadline for applications: Friday February 7th 2020 

Interviews: February 18th or 19th 2020

A new role created to lead Jami's existing volunteering programme and develop Compeer's community based mental health programme. 

Develop effective systems for the recruitment, induction, training, supervision and retention of Compeer at Jami volunteers, administer a programme that utilises volunteers in supportive friendship relationships with people who experience mental illness.

Our 220 volunteers play a significant role in Jami, providing essential support in our hubs and at Head Room Café; through hospital visiting and befriending; providing financial or benefits advice; fundraising trust research; through hospitality for Jewish festivals and beyond.

Fixed term contract until July 2022

Vauxhall, London, SW8 with some travel to Africa and Asia

About the project

It is a very exciting time for Leonard Cheshire’s International Team with our ambitious but well-planned growth strategy beginning to gain momentum. We are looking for people to join us on this journey of growth.

Leonard Cheshire’s leading a consortium to deliver an innovative programme to increase access to employment for people with disabilities in low and middle-income settings.

The project based in Bangladesh and Kenya is designed to develop, test, validate, and share learning from interventions that will directly improve access to waged employment in the private sector for women and men with disabilities. It will demonstrate the potential for change by identifying the most successful interventions that strengthen the disability ecosystem.

About You

You will lead on the development and delivery of the i2i communications strategy, contributing to our influencing and policy agenda.  You will develop communication materials on inclusive employment and disability and support the development and publication of policy resources. 

You will work with our communications, digital and marketing colleagues, as well as with the i2i consortium partners to implement the communications strategy, designing and developing creative and impactful communication and marketing products that would include beneficiary stories, presentations, media and other briefings.

You will work with the project’s monitoring and evaluations manager as well as the consortium partners to build the evidence in disability-inclusive development and employment by identifying lessons learnt.

You will be educated to degree level or equivalent in a related discipline, eg. communications, journalism, public policy, international development or disability, along with significant professional experience in a related discipline.

You will have experience in working collaboratively and in partnerships on multi country initiatives.

You will bring your highly developed written and verbal communications skills and be able to plan the development of high quality, impactful content.  You will be able to work in a culturally sensitive manner and be able to develop creative ideas and transform them into practical reality.

About Leonard Cheshire

We are Leonard Cheshire – supporting individuals to live, learn and work as independently as they choose, whatever their ability. We’re at the heart of local life – opening doors to opportunity, choice and support in communities around the globe. Through pioneering research and innovation, we are building a fairer, more inclusive society that recognises the positive contributions we all make, and where we are all proud to play our part. Our international development programmes support children in school and disabled adults into employment across Africa and Asia.

What we Offer

• Fair and competitive pay rates
• A generous employer contribution to a company pension scheme
• Substantial annual leave, with the option to buy or sell leave
• Travel insurance when you travel with Leonard Cheshire

Closing date: 2 February 2020

Further information

We seek candidates with a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire who are excited by this opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with a disability.

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community and we strongly encourage applications from persons with lived experience of disability.

A DBS check will be required, as well as proof of the right to live and work in the UK. Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

Vacancy Reference Number:

ISUPC/ISU/UK-R1

Position title:

International Support Unit (ISU) Programme Coordinator

Reports to:

Director of International Support Unit

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

£27,000 – £32,000 (depending on experience)

Terms of Employment:

12-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period, Extendable)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 7th February 2020

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: As and When Suitable Candidates Identified

Start: ASAP thereafter

NB: -

• Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Skype ID in your application.
• Muslim Hands reserves the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found ahead of the ‘closing date’ [7th February 2020].

Background

Muslim Hands is a UK-based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. International Support Unit (ISU) support the development of Muslim Hands partner offices in the areas of fundraising and communication, program management, administration and finance and at the outset the unit will focus on the following countries non-exhaustive list Canada France South Africa and the United Kingdom. 

Job Specifics

1. Strategy, Planning and Financial Management:

• Deliver the ‘Muslim Hand’s Programme Strategy 2018-2020’ by supporting international offices to ensure the delivery of programmes is in line with the organisation’s strategic aims.
• Plan and review the progress of programme strategy and financial management at regular intervals (monthly, quarterly and annually).
• Ensure all international offices are working in-line with the programme strategy to achieve the organisations agreed long-term goals.
• Support international offices to develop and implement the programme annual budget to ensure it is in line with the organisation’s financial procedures to deliver projects.
• To support international offices financial transactions to and by MH partners in accordance with MOU and programme funding agreement.
• With international offices help develop an effective models and tools to enable planning and writing of programme proposals which comply with the Muslim Hand’s programme guidelines and standards.

2. Support to Senior Management:

• Support international country office senior management in producing programme strategic plans, budgets and new policies for the future of Muslim Hands.
• Support International Offices in presenting programmatic feedback and financial reports to CEO, Senior Management and Board of Trustees on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Advise international country office senior management on the future projects and the viability of obtaining funds to support project initiatives.
• Work with international country office senior management and ensure Muslim Hands programme policies and practices are in line in with the programme standards and local regulations. 

3. Programme Management:

• Provide direction to the international country offices programmes team with guidance and support to ensure the effectiveness and positive impact of the programmes implemented, including resources, feedback and additional training when required. 
• Collaborate with overseas partners to ensure their strategies are in-line with international country offices programme strategy, and share decision making for maximum benefit to programmes.
• Assist international offices in developing a reporting mechanism to be utilised by the programmes team which includes monitoring, programme delivery and financial reporting.
• Provide support to ensure that country offices effectively use the Muslim Hands software suite (Programme System 3, Qalam, Alpha or any application approved by senior management) for managing budgets, monitoring and coordination of programmes across the organisation.
• Assist international country offices to ensure overseas partners are working in line with partnership’ policies which meet the organisational strategic aims.
• Review and assist the development of partner organizations by providing training, resources and feedback.
• Assist in Developing and implementing a clear communication structure between programme and fundraising departments to provide timely feedback to Muslim Hands’ supporters.
• Provide timely feedback to fundraising department, supporters and stakeholders particularly during emergencies response, Ramadan, Qurbani or any specific campaigns.
• To be versed and familiar with existing changes within the required standards and regulations for INGOs / humanitarian relief, development agencies and local laws (CHS).

4. Humanitarian Response:

• Assist international offices in Developing and implementing a strategy to deliver rapid emergency responses during any disasters and human crisis.
• Support Emergency team in identifying relevant stakeholders for the Emergency Program (UN, NGOs, donor agencies, private sector)
• During emergencies, actively encourage the partners to increased collaboration with agencies, UN Institutions, Donors, Trusts, Foundations, Campaigners and Standardization Organisations.

5. Programme Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL):

• Assist in developing a regular process of monitoring and data collection of all Muslim Hand programmes.
• Ensure effective regular monitoring of international programs to evaluate the impact and direction of the programmes.
• Ensure after adequate assessment made by MEAL recommendations are implemented to improve delivery of programs. 
• Share recommendations based upon MEAL with all Muslim Hands donors and stakeholders.

6. Staff Management:

• Ensure International office’s Programme staff are trained and follow all policies and procedures.
• Undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by line manager and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policy.
• Ensure effective management of team’s time keeping and attendance though tools provided ie Clock-rite and E-days as an example.

7. General Responsibilities

• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in approximately 5-Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices

NB: This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope.  The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation

Person specification: - 

Essential Requirements:

• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:

Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands;

OR

Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• Frequent International travel to Partner Offices in Canada, France and South Africa

Please register your interest and apply by sending in your current CV and a suitable covering letter.

Deadline for applications is 7th February 2020 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.