Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Investor Relations in this exciting newly created role, you will be working with the Investor Relations Manager to contribute to the expansion of Reall’s funding base.  This will be achieved by attracting new finance from major institutional donors (amongst others) and managing the relationships you build.

We develop, refine and share innovative housing models that unlock the political will, capital investment and end-user finance needed to create the conditions for hard- working families in Africa and Asia to secure their own home.  

We do this because affordable homes not only provide a fundamental human right, they unleash unimaginable human potential to shape a future of gender parity, climate resilience, clean water and air, renewable energy and socioeconomic justice. We believe that the best way to realise this future is by working in open collaboration using an open-source approach, so that the best ideas can be adapted and adopted around the world. You will be part of building an affordable homes movement that will improve the lives of 100 million people across Africa and Asia by 2030.

This role will be based in Coventry, though it may require occasional international travel. You will be working 35 hours per week, with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break, and office hours are 9am to 5pm.  We are open to flexible working patterns, subject to the objectives and outcomes of the role being met.  We are a small team (35 people) who achieve big things!

For more information please visit Reall's website.

Key Responsibilities:

• Secure new large-scale finance through researching and progressing funding opportunities
• Programme and proposal design, bid writing, pitching and developing performance measurements, in line with the wider fundraising strategy
• Initiate, develop and maintain strong relations with potential funders
• Manage funder due diligence assessments, monitor progress against agreed funder targets, fulfil funder reporting requirements, and ensure compliance with other contractual obligations
• Monitor trends and opportunities across institutional donors, major foundations and the impact investing sector
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of stakeholder needs within the institutional donor, major foundations and impact investing space
• Contribute to the ongoing development and revision of Reall’s fundraising and funder relations strategy
• Lead on designated networking and presenting opportunities
• Develop, maintain and update effective CRM / management information system

Person Specification:

Education:A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification

Experience:At least four years’ experience in major fundraising and funder relationship management within the international development space

Key Competencies:

Essential

• Experience of securing funding from and working with major institutional donors, large foundations and/or multilateral bodies
• Proven experience of proposal development, bid writing and pitching, grant contract management, funder reporting and monitoring
• Effective relationship manager
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent computer literacy including word-processing, databases, spreadsheets
• Strong research skills
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills
• Good numeracy skills and ability to analyse and report on financial performance
• Understanding of and experience in the international development sector

Desirable

• Understanding of the social enterprise and impact investment space
• Experience of financial services products

Personal Qualities:

• Great communicator
• Systematic and thorough 
• Learning attitude
• Conscientious and responsible
• Constructive, flexible and helpful 
• Culturally sensitive
• Works well under pressure
• Innovative and entrepreneurial
• Able to work with minimal supervision, use initiative and drive results
• Able to prioritise own workload and to see a task through from start to finish

The Kennel & Cattery Manager is responsible for all aspects of kennel and cattery operation activity at a busy rescue and rehoming centre for dogs and cats.  The duties include management of the animal care team (staff and volunteers), maintaining animal welfare standards and individual rehabilitation to include behavioural and socialisation training programmes, management of animal intake and overall animal numbers, veterinary co-ordination and rehoming decisions.

Applicants would need a relevant animal care qualification (minimum level 3 National Diploma in Animal Care), team leadership/supervisory experience together with experience working within an animal rescue centre environment.A canine behavioural qualification is desireable. 

Do you share our unswerving passion for serving God’s mission in the Arab world as the gospel is shared in word and deed among Muslim people? Are you a strategic thinker with experience in articulating a vision and developing plans to see the vision established? Have you been gifted in communication and honed your public speaking skills to motivate listeners to action?

AWM-Pioneers is looking for a National Director who will have responsibility for giving a strategic and visionary lead to the organisation as it mobilises the UK Church to join in God’s mission among Arabic-speaking Muslims wherever they are in the world.

About us

AWM-Pioneers is a Christ-centred organisation serving around 90 long-term Christian workers involved in cross-cultural ministry.

These workers are supported by a hard-working and gifted team based either in the Loughborough office or remotely working from the UK in areas of: recruitment and training, communication and support raising assistance, sending church partnerships, finance and administration support and ongoing member care.

About the role

For this full-time role, you will:

• Have a love for the Lord and His work among Muslims of the Arab world.
• Have a strong biblical grounding, and wholeheartedly embrace our doctrinal statement, values, aims and goals.
• Be a strategic thinker with the ability to articulate your vision clearly and develop plans for implementation.
• Be an inspirational communicator with recognised public speaking skills.
• Be able to ensure there remains a strong relational connection between AWM-Pioneers and field teams, area leaders, international leaders and other sending offices in the Pioneers family.
• Be willing and able to travel as required throughout the UK, Arab world and internationally to fulfil the role.
• Have a proven track record in financial acumen and be familiar with profit/non-for-profit organisational operations.
• Have a relational approach to leadership, with interpersonal skills, self-awareness, the ability to motivate people and a track record of team building.
• Report to the UK Council (board of trustees) providing information, keeping them informed on strategic matters and enabling their governance function of the charity to be fulfilled and ensuring our duty of care, legal obligations and organisational policies are followed.
• Participate with the daily prayer meeting and monthly prayer days.

In order to perform this role, it is essential that the post holder is in full sympathy with the aims and goals of AWM. It is an occupational requirement that he/she must be a committed Christian [able to agree with the organisation’s statement of faith] and able to fully participate in spiritual activities whilst carrying out the responsibilities of National Director. 

Application deadline

The application deadline is Friday 29 November 5pm (GMT).

Recruitment details

Shortlisting is currently scheduled for mid-December onwards with interviews being held in mid-January 2020.

Subject to screening, references and other HR/legal requirements the successful candidate is expected to start as soon as possible, ideally from February 2020.

Citizens Advice LeicesterShire is recruiting an Adviser for their commitment to the Moneywise Plus Project.

Working within the aims of the Moneywise Plus Project and your managing organisation, you will be working as a member of a team of advisers from different organisations and will provide information, advice and guidance to unemployed and unwaged individuals and groups with the aim of moving them closer to their employment or education goals by ensuring that they demonstrate improved IT and money management skills and the ability to job search.

You will work to individual and project targets, promoting Moneywise Plus and registering new participants, identifying needs, developing and following through their action plans; recording outcomes and monitoring individuals progress to ensure their successful completion.

Closing date for applications: Monday 2 December 2019 at 12 noon.

We are looking for a playworker/playworkers to prepare and deliver quality play activities to meet the individual needs of our families, within a variety of Home-Start family support group settings for under 5s.

Play Worker
Salary £17,364 per annum pro rata, £9.00 per hour
Up to 22 hours per week
Various locations in Leicester, Melton and Rutland
Term time only
Post funded until August, 2020

You will be qualified to NVQL2 and will have responsibility for providing a warm, caring, secure and stimulating environment, where children’s emotional and physical wellbeing is maintained, whilst they learn new skills and increase in confidence.

The Home-Start Play Worker is expected to work within the ethos of Home-Start and have high standards of practice.  The need to respect confidentiality is paramount, as is a mature and flexible approach to the work.

Our groups run in a variety of settings across the city and county and in Rutland during term time only. Various hours / sessions are available.

Must have access to a car and full clean driving license.

Closing Date: Noon, Wednesday 27th November 2019

TO APPLY:

 Please click the 'Apply' button for further details.

Disclosure and Barring Service check at enhanced level will be required for this post.

Home-Start Horizons is committed to safer recruitment practice as an important part of safe-guarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults.

CV’s will not be accepted.

No agencies please.

You’ll need creativity, drive and enthusiasm to motivate people to donate funds and to come up with new fundraising ideas. These ideas can be the more traditional methods of fundraising such as bazaars, sponsored walks etc or the more modern methods such as crowdfunding using the internet as a means. Excellent organisational skills will help you to plan successful events.

As a charity fundraiser you will work to increase the amount of donations made to DA and of course our ongoing campaigs to help alleviate the suffering in Syria and Yemen.  You’ll do this by contacting potential donors and coming up with new ideas to raise money. If you’ve got excellent communication skills and love the idea of supporting a charity, this could be a meaningful and highly rewarding career that offers what you’re looking for. Some of the duties you would be expected to fulfil :

1. Writing - Securing Bids from local council, wards, local & national charities
2. Organising events - at least 1 a month which could include treks, mountain climbs, etc in consultation with supervisor
3. Publishing of Marketing material both electronic and physical during periods of particular campaigns especially during (but by no means restricted to)  Ramadhan - Rabeea al-Awwal - Qurbani – Winter period - times of international disasters.
4. Teaming & Coordinating with local partners to bring about local fundraisers
5. Building a pool of volunteers for your charity this could include students from the Adult Courses, Madrassah and Tarbiyah Course in DA.
6. Organising a roadshow which will visit various cities for fundraising for ventures with scholars from Syria based in Turkey.
7. Corporate fundraising – arranging company sponsorship or setting up schemes for staff and customers to donate
8. Major donor fundraising – looking for individuals that may have an interest in your charity and wish to donate a large sum of money
9. Legacy fundraising – helping people to leave an amount of money to your charity in their will
10. Events – organising events like charity dinners, concerts or sports events
11. Make contact with individuals or companies who may be interested in donating to your charity
12. Research, develop and plan new fundraising strategies
13. Organise fundraising events such as fashion shows, charity auctions or fun runs
14. Manage door-to-door and street collections
15. Recruit, train and inspire volunteers
16. Keep records of fundraising activities and money raised
17. Manage the running of online campaigns via Facebook and other online mediums
18. Control budgets and meet targets for the amount of money raised
19. Report your performance to the director of Darul Arqam by submitting a monthly questionnaire.
20. Give talks about your charity to the public and write reports and press releases

TwentyTwenty is an award winning support and education charity that breaks cycles of worklessness, hopelessness and dependency. We work in the most deprived areas of Leicestershire and Derbyshire with young people aged 11-24. We believe that every young person has incredible potential, and that young people are resources to be developed rather than problems to be solved.

We are looking for a talented and driven Bid Writer to join our Fundraising Team. We are an ambitious charity with a clear vision for growth. Now is an exciting time to join our team to identify and develop bids to obtain vital funding from Trusts and Foundations. You will be responsible for generating income via funding applications as well as developing and maintaining relationships with funders and relevant supporters.

Swimming Teacher

Our client has a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to train to become a Casual Swimming Teacher, responsible for carrying out swimming assessments, drawing up lesson plans and devising personal swimming instruction programmes for pupils.

This training opportunity can save you up to £1000, offers flexible hours to suit you and guarantees paid employment after successful completion of the training.

Swimming Teacher Responsibilities:

You’ll get the rewarding chance to maximise the enjoyment, stimulation and confidence of users to deliver a balanced programme of swimming lessons. You’ll also keep a good record of pupil’s progress whilst recording their attendance, ability and personal needs.

Swimming Teacher Requirements:

- Able to establish good control, rapport and communication with a wide range of children / teachers.
- Responsible attitude towards Health & Safety.
- Reliable, mature outlook and manner.
- Access to own transport is desirable.
- Subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
- National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) or NRASTACt is desirable.

Successful candidates will be expected to work across the city and across a number of sites. Hours will include weekdays, evenings and weekends.

About our client:

Leicester is one of the most diverse and multicultural cities in the country. Our client is committed to improving the lives of children, raising aspirations and building achievements.

Location: Various locations around Leicester City

Job type: Casual, Permanent (Flexible hours to suit you)

Salary: £12.78 per hour

Benefits: As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy balance between you work life and your personal life. You’ll enjoy generous annual leave entitlement, membership of the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. They’ll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of training and development opportunities and career pathways. In addition, you can choose from a number of flexible benefits, including their fantastic salary sacrifice car scheme, big discounts at high-street outlets, childcare vouchers, discounts on city buses and trains, they may also be able help with relocation expenses if you are moving to the City, or need help with commuting costs.

Closing Date: 8th December 2019

You may have experience of the following: Swimming Teacher, Swim Teacher, Swimming Instructor, Lifeguard, Teacher, Training, Training Programme, School leaver, Graduate etc.

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A strategic visionary thinker, you are an experienced manager skilled at leading, motivating and developing teams to be their best. You are now looking for a high-profile role which will make the most of your talents and enable you to deliver significant impact. Head of Implementation is that role – a key position in the organisation where you will have responsibility for developing and embedding the approach to implementation of Youth Sport Trust’s programmes from design to delivery.

We are an independent charity devoted to changing young people’s lives through sport. We aim to pioneer innovative ways to engage and motivate young people to participate in sport, and for them to realise the positive impact it can have on their lives.

Managing a team of Development Managers, you will support the planning and successful delivery of programmes under their leadership, providing vision and developmental thinking to the systems and processes used to implement programmes nationally and locally. You will drive an effective approach to school recruitment to ensure our programmes have maximum reach and impact for partners and beneficiaries, as well as leading the design and delivery of a programme of training to key networks including School Games Organisers and FA Girls Football Partnerships that will ensure successful local delivery of national programmes. You will also ensure the quality of learning delivered through the different strands of the YST Learning Academy (Tutors, Athlete Mentors, Development Coaches, Authors and Team Leaders) is of an exceptional standard enhancing YST’s reputation.

Comfortable developing strategy and/or policy that delivers measurable results, you will be skilled at managing teams and people to reach their maximum potential. With an excellent understanding of operational and project planning protocols and knowledge of how to monitor and evaluate the impact of projects using focussed and extensive reach, you will already have worked in an environment of continuous quality improvement and have designed and delivered robust systems to support review and improvement processes. An effective communicator, you will be skilled at influencing a range of audiences and building strong relationships with stakeholders. You will also be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of the schools, sports development and education landscape.

In return you will get to join a dynamic and energetic charity passionate about improving young people’s lives where all staff are given the opportunity to engage in the leadership and direction of the organisation. Our values of trust, responsibility, integrity and partnership working underpin everything we do and we pride ourselves on a work culture which fosters innovation, creativity and personal passion.  All staff are encouraged to engage in physical activity with opportunities put on every lunchtime and free yoga sessions. Benefits include generous annual leave entitlement, health cash plan, employee assistance programme and volunteering days. In 2018 we were ranked one of the best places to work in the UK by the Sunday Times Top 100 Not for Profit Companies to Work For list.

If you have the skills to support our work and share our passionate belief in the benefits of sport for young people, we would love to hear from you. 

Please go to our jobs page and complete an online application.

The Youth Sport Trust believes that diversity drives excellence and that representation is important. The Trust therefore positively welcomes and seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. 

Closing date: 10am on 22 November 2019

Interview date: 3 December 2019 in Loughborough 

Registered charity number: 1086915

Having been heavily involved in sports development and contributed to the promotion of sport for young people with a focus on improving their lives, you are ready for a new role where you can have maximum impact and positively affect the lives of our young people in the UK.

At the Youth Sport Trust, we are passionate about building a brighter future for all young people by harnessing the power of sport to enhance wellbeing, build leadership and raise achievement. We create, develop and deliver programmes and initiatives that equip young people with vital skills for life.

As Head of Sport you will lead the development of our strategy for ‘Removing Barriers to Sport’ creating positive outcomes for young people through participating in sport and activity. This will include the development of coaching, competition, clubs and volunteering opportunities. You will work to understand the needs of young people, practitioners, schools, parents, community partners and funders as well as create innovative ideas and solutions to meet them. You will establish and manage relationships with key partner agencies and stakeholders too.  Responsible for performance and high standards of customer care you will also set, monitor and manage KPIs and targets. Key will be the ability to inspire and lead direct reports, work collaboratively and foster a positive culture.

An accomplished people manager you know how to motivate and build high performing teams. You will have experience of sport development and will have been involved in developing and delivering interventions, professional development opportunities, resources and support tools. You will used to developing strategy and / or policy too.

An effective communicator, you will be skilled at influencing a range of audiences and building effective relationships. An excellent project manager you will have a track record of managing financials and delivering against targets.

In return you will get to join a dynamic and energetic charity passionate about improving young people’s lives where all staff are given the opportunity to engage in the leadership and direction of the organisation. Our values of trust, responsibility, integrity and partnership working underpin everything we do and we pride ourselves on a work culture which fosters innovation, creativity and personal passion.  All staff are encouraged to engage in physical activity with opportunities put on every lunchtime and free yoga sessions. Benefits include generous annual leave entitlement, health cash plan, employee assistance programme and volunteering days. In 2018 we were ranked one of the best places to work in the UK by the Sunday Times Top 100 Not for Profit Companies to Work For list.

If you have the skills to support our work and share our passionate belief in the benefits of sport for young people, we would love to hear from you. 

Please go to our jobs page and complete an online application.

The Youth Sport Trust believes that diversity drives excellence and that representation is important. The Trust therefore positively welcomes and seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. 

Please note that this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Closing date: 10am on 22 November 2019

Interview date: 4 December 2019 in Loughborough 

Registered charity number: 1086915

This small charity based in Rugby is recruiting for a part-time Office Manager to join their team and undertake a very varied role with overall responsibility for ensuring that the charity runs smoothly. The charity provides pastoral care to the railway industry by supporting rail staff and their families, providing vital support to individuals through chaplaincy.

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

• Develop systems and processes for recording supporter data and maintain information on the database
• Ensure records and the generation of reports relating to work for individual Companies or Holding Groups are accurate
• Management of the charity website
• Process all income/expenditure utilising Sage Software, prepare monthly and annual reports for Executive Director and Board of Trustees
• Produce presentations, financial, and other reports as required to the board of trustees and Executive Director in user-friendly formats
• Any other tasks as directed by the Board of Trustees or Executive Director
• Act as GDPR Officer, 'Ensure all information is recorded in accordance with Data Protection Act and act as Data Protection Officer for RM' and ensure the charity remains GDPR compliant
• Maintain Supporter database
• Ensure communications are sent to supporters to agreed timelines
• Encourage and contribute to communications with Supporters including the regular issue of Newsletters, Press Releases, Annual Calendar and other literature
• Oversee and coordinate the activities of the Office Assistant
• Liaise with the Company Secretary in submitting annual returns to the Charity Commission
• Manage and review key contracts e.g. telephones to ensure the best value for the charity
• Keeping the filing system in order.
• Operating the charity's administration systems
• Use of a variety of office IT software such as spreadsheet, emails and databases
• Ensuring the office stationery supply is sufficient

The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:

• Office management and administration skills
• Competence in Excel, sage or similar accounts package
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Excellent IT knowledge E.g. Word, Excel, Sage
• The ability to use your initiative and to work independently when required
• The capacity to adapt to ever-changing workloads and responsibilities
• The ability to independently identify problems with systems and processes and suggest pragmatic solutions
• High-quality project management skills
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills
• An attention to detail, both accurate and methodical
• Strong interpersonal skills - demonstrable track record of working effectively with colleagues

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

If you'd like to be considered for this role please apply online.

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

Community Fundraiser - Health Charity
Permanent - full time
Salary: £25,000 - £28,900 per annum
Location: Nottingham
Eden Brown is currently supporting a fantastic health charity based in Nottingham in their search for a Community Fundraiser. The role of Community Fundraiser will be to increase income by working closely with local communities, groups, associations, churches etc. You will lead and inspire them to organise their own fundraising activities on behalf of the charity, as well as taking part in a plethora of organised events and challenges. The role will launch the charity's first regular giving scheme and have the full support of the Fundraising team and their network of community shops which they see as launch pads for local action and fundraising. This is a new post and you will work alongside the existing Community, Corporate Fundraisers and be supported by their Events and Fundraising Co-ordinators.
To be considered for this role, you will have the ability to communicate, interact and negotiate with people at all levels. You will need to be flexible, have excellent organisational skills and the ability to work well under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines. You will also be required to have a proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office.

As part of an experienced and highly motivated fundraising team, you will support the ambition to increase the profile of the charity and grow income to help provide more support to those who need care.

Closing date: Mid-day on Monday 11th November 2019
Interview dates: Monday 18th & Tuesday 19th November 2019

To register your interest, or to hear more about this fantastic opportunity, please contact Shabnam on [email protected] / 0113 2207 540

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

Individual Giving Fundraiser - Health charity
Permanent - full time
Salary: £25,000 - £28,900 per annum
Location: Nottingham

Eden Brown is currently supporting a fantastic health charity based in Nottingham in their search for an Individual Giving Fundraiser.
You will play a key part in delivering their vision to engage all our people and communities. You will focus on growing the database of regular givers through the development of direct mail campaigns, effective stewardship of donors and developing relationships with high net worth individuals. You will be responsible for growing income and continuing to grow the network of supporters who share the charity's vision.
To be considered for this role, you will be a 'people person', creative in your approach to income generation and supporter engagement. You will have a sound background in fundraising, individual giving campaigns and / or supporter engagement within a not for profit organisation. You must be a car owner/driver.
Closing date: Mid-day on Monday 11th November 2019
Interview dates: Monday 18th & Tuesday 19th November 2019

To register your interest, or to hear more about this fantastic opportunity, please contact Shabnam on [email protected] / 0113 2207 540

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

Support Worker

Location: Newlands House, Swadlincote DE12 8DA
Job Type: Permanent, Full time and Part Time
Hours: Occasional hours
Salary: £8.66 per hour / (£16,933 per annum FTE 37.5)

Closing Date: 30th November 2019

Want to be part of a leading organisation which positively impacts on the lives of disabled people across the world?

We have a number of shifts available, full or part-time guaranteed hours, or occasional hours if you prefer working with flexibility.

There are shifts available for days / nights which will include 1:1 support for individuals with complex health care needs.

As a Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant with Leonard Cheshire you’ll provide a high level of care and support to vulnerable people, enabling them to live the life they choose. You’ll assist with daily tasks including personal care, medication and assistance at mealtimes, motivating and encouraging choice and participation.

Experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant or Healthcare Assistant is desirable but not essential as we offer an excellent training and induction programme to get you fully trained in your new role!

In return we offer a great range of employee schemes and benefits, including generous annual leave, discounts for high street retailers, contributory pension scheme and so much more!

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.

Shortlisting for this role will take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant, Care Provider, Personal Support Worker, charity, not for profit.

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