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Neighbourhood Watch Network (NWN) is the representative charity for the Neighbourhood Watch movement across England and Wales with over 2.3M members and 60,000 volunteers. We are the largest volunteer led crime prevention and community development charity in the UK. Neighbourhood Watch Network supports and represents the successful grass roots, volunteer led group of organisations under the Neighbourhood Watch brand. We are funded by the Home Office, charitable trusts and foundations, donations and sponsor organisations in the private sector.
Neighbourhood Watch was founded on the premise of bringing people together as neighbours and communities to help prevent crime and all the evidence suggests that the need for this today is as great as it has ever been.
We have received funding to start several new projects, and now need a Finance Officer to join the Finance Manager in a small finance team to support the growing organisation. The Finance Officer will also support the wider team with expenses, reviewing their spending verses their budgets, and will help manage the online shop.
Our mission is to support and enable individuals and communities to be connected, active and safe, which increases wellbeing and minimises crime.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Position: Kingston BuddyUp Coordinator
Location: From our office in Teddington, Richmond Upon Thames, London
Salary: pro rata of £25,500-£28,000 depending on experience, incl OLW
Hours: Part time, 21 hours per week, some flexibility on days/hours as the service can involve some evening work.
Contract: 2 years with potential for extension
Annual Leave: 25 days leave plus bank holidays (Pro rata)
Closing Date: 10am on Tuesday 9th July
Note: please get your application in as soon as possible as we are shortlisting and interviewing as soon as suitable candidates apply.
Richmond AID has successfully delivered the BuddyUp project in Richmond and Kingston for more than 10 years. We have established referral routes into the project and good links for attracting volunteers. This role is to work supporting young people in the borough of Kingston and you will work closely with our Richmond BuddyUp Coordinator.
BuddyUp Coordinator is a fun and exciting role at Richmond AID which requires someone who is motivated, creative and can work from their own initiative. The Buddy Up Coordinator will match disabled young people aged 14 to 17 to a volunteer buddy who will support them to access services and leisure opportunities. This post will be based in our offices in Teddington and will predominantly cover the borough of Richmond though at times you may also provide support in the borough of Kingston.
Your role is to recruit and train the volunteers, and then match them with a young person, providing ongoing support to young people and volunteers. You will work closely with our Kingston Buddy Coordinator running joint monthly group activities. So far trips have included bowling, cinema, crazy golf, shopping, days out in London, laser tag, boat trips, etc.
About you
You will be organised, and ideally have experience of running a project and experience of working with disabled people and/or young people. Training can be provided. You will have excellent communication and IT skills, administrative skills and be fully competent on Microsoft applications. You will have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
To apply for this role, please send your CV and a covering letter of up to 2 sides of A4 stating how you meet the Essential and Desirable criteria in Experience and Knowledge section of the Job description. Please apply via the Charities Job website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-growing and established health and social care charity. As a Grant and Community Fundraiser, you will play a pivotal role in our Fundraising team, helping us secure the funding necessary to sustain and enhance our vital services, primarily in the Bedfordshire area. You’ll be at the forefront of our Business Development strategies, identifying and capitalising on new funding opportunities to support our capacity-building initiatives and strategic ambitions.
The role offers flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home, coupled with in-community engagements. There will be endless opportunities to work closely with a diverse network of funders, our dedicated frontline staff, participants, residents, and community members. This role is pivotal in cultivating relationships and elevating the visibility of our charity’s mission, to generate new and sustainable income streams.
This role offers variety and challenges for an experienced fundraiser who can hit the ground running.
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9 - 5/5.30, hybrid working with travel across our services, which are based around London, Brighton, Kent, Essex, Luton, Bedford, Liverpool, and Nottingham. For this position, most of the travel will be within Bedfordshire. This role will be based from our Penrose Synergy office in Luton.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for someone with a flair for income generation and a commitment to making a difference. You will enjoy engaging with people and be willing to embed yourself within the communities in which Social Interest Group delivers its services. You will be able to hit the ground running, with skills in sales and fundraising and the ability to write articulately and persuasively about the great work that the charity does.
We are a passionate organisation that truly cares about the people, residents, and participants we support. Therefore, you will need to have a keen interest in and understanding of the complexities some of our residents and participants face and be able to showcase the services that support them in a compelling way to funders and the community.
ABOUT OUR TEAM
The Fundraising Team is currently the size of 3 (Yourself, the Grant Manager & Writer, and the Head of Fundraising, Marketing, and Communications). You will report to the Grant Manager & Writer.
We are part of the larger Business Development Team, which includes professionals specialising in Bids and Tenders, Sales, Marketing, and Communications. This diverse group of people brings together a wide range of strengths, unique qualities, and interests. The team is driven by collaboration and shared respect for each person’s expertise and contributions.
What do we offer?
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Medicash includes discount gym memberships, routine optometry care, dental treatments, and physiotherapy treatments
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing.
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- Monthly all staff webinars with direct access for Q&A's with the leadership team, including the CEO
- Opportunity to grow your network, contribute to SIG's growth, and be part of the wider teams within the organisation
What we are looking for:
- Previous experience in a similar role with similar responsibilities, this can include in a fundraising and/or sales capacity which has direct transferrable skills.
- IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, advanced knowledge in Microsoft, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability and willingness to travel to various services and locations for visits and events
- Ability to carry out research and lead on outreach and partnership building initiatives in various locations which can include locations of rural communities
- Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks and competing priorities within a fast-paced environment
- Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people who experience multiple complex disadvantages
OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
FUNDRAISING
- Be a point of contact for fundraising, ensuring a positive experience for funders and managing financial transactions to agreed fundraising policies and processes.
- Develop a regional Grant Programme, focusing on unrestricted income and feeding into fundraising management reporting.
- Identify, research, and communicate income and partnership opportunities, working proactively with colleagues across the Group to scope fundable initiatives that provide added value.
- Work alongside the team to develop high-quality grant funding applications, cases for support, and budgets. Complete the end-to-end process, ensuring all applications are thorough and competitive.
- Oversee grant reporting and invoicing, ensuring prompt fulfilment in line with all grant agreements and reporting requirements, liaising with relevant teams across the Group.
- Plan, implement and manage various campaigns and activities, which may include but are not limited to local events, national events, outreach, and fundraising opportunities.
PARTNERSHIP BUILDING
- Attend networking events to build engagement and partnerships with local and national organisations.
- Build a rolling calendar of charity of the year application deadlines. Provide excellent stewardship, using innovative ways to keep all parties engaged and informed of relevant news and updates by SIG.
- Support partners in fundraising endeavours and signposting to new and existing opportunities.
A full list of responsibilities can be viewed in the Job Description and Person Specification.
What we would like, but not essential:
- Previous experience in writing successful grant applications to Charitable Trusts and Foundations
- Previous experience working in a customer-facing role
- Professional Qualification in a relevant discipline which can include Marketing, English, Business Management
- Experience in a similar size organisation and/or charity sector organisation
- Confidence in presenting to varying audiences
- Proficiency in navigating online and offline fundraising tools and systems
- Knowledge of Health and Social Care, Best Practice, and the support needs of vulnerable people within society
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
WORKING FOR US
ABOUT US
Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change
Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Our Values
Ambition – Eager to succeed and to accomplish as much as possible for our people
Empowerment – Giving staff and the people we support the tools, training, and information they need to achieve their potential
Transparency – Upfront and visible about our actions and open to scrutiny from stakeholders, service users, and staff
Inclusivity – Listening to, understanding, and including all our stakeholders to ensure we make a difference and get things right
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
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Avon Wildlife trust is looking for a highly organised project manager with excellent communication skills to manage the acquisition, planning and development of a significant new nature reserve, with visitor facilities and an operational hub for our staff and volunteers.
This is a key project contributing towards our goal of bringing wildlife back to the West of England and our strategic objectives of more land managed for nature, more people taking action for wildlife and more nature-based solutions helping to tackle the impacts of development, flooding and climate change.
As project manager you will co-ordinate all aspects of the project, including ecological, commercial and fundraising work strands:
· habitat creation, including surveys, permissions and groundworks
· development of the visitor and commercial opportunities presented by buildings on the site
· tender processes to appoint and manage contractors such as ecologists, architects and construction companies
You will develop and maintain positive relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders including local communities, interest and volunteer groups, site visitors, local councillors, and statutory bodies for nature, and water management.
Join us and be part of nature’s recovery.
We want to see nature restored on a grand scale across the Avon region. We have big plans between now and 2030 to see this happen.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This role will see the successful candidate manage and develop a portfolio of successful national events. You will be involved in all aspects of the project management cycle from marketing and participant recruitment to supporter stewardship and race day logistics. With support of the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events & Community) you will prepare and track budgets for your assigned events and continuously look for opportunities to improve income and participant retention.
The role requires a good attention to detail, strong prioritization skills, sensitivity and flexibility. Whether you come with direct events fundraising experience or have transferable skills that the role requires, we will support and develop you to excel in your role.
Meningitis Research Foundation is based in Bristol, but the role is flexible and is open to remote working with monthly visits to the office (this will need to be more regular during events season). We offer an annual salary of £23,000-£28,000 (job titles and salary banding currently under review), 6% employer pension contribution and employee assistance program alongside annual leave of 25 days per year. You will report directly to the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events and Community) within the Fundraising Team. This is a really exciting opportunity to join Meningitis Research Foundation and build a career with a world-leading charity working to defeat meningitis.
Key Responsibilities
· Manage a portfolio of national events including TCS London Marathon and Great North Run executing the planning, delivery and evaluation of these events
· Inspire individuals with a connection to the cause to take on events for Meningitis Research Foundation to support our vision of a world free from meningitis
· Deliver marketing and recruitment strategies to ensure we reach our targeted number of participants for each event
· Deliver best in class stewardship (across phone, email, SMS and post) to all supporters ensuring they have the best experience with Meningitis Research Foundation
· Work with the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events & Community) to ensure we maximize income potential from each event through improving key performance indicators i.e. average value
· Develop the events portfolio by evaluating and monitoring current products and seeking out new events when appropriate
· Manage relationships with external partners including event companies, logistical suppliers and fundraising platforms
· Work with the Communications Team and Senior Fundraising Manager (Events & Community) to identify strong supporter stories and PR opportunities
· Seek opportunities to share knowledge and learning with other members of the Events & Community Team
· Identify supporters with high value potential (i.e. corporate or major donor) and ensure they are shared with the Head of Fundraising
· With the support of the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events & Community) create and deliver budgets and KPIs targets for your area ensuring you monitor and report on progress against these budgets and KPIs
· Other duties as reasonable requested by the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events & Community) or Head of Fundraising
Skills and experience required
· Strong project management skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
· Good organisational and administrative skills, able to prioritise, juggle multiple tasks and work to deadlines
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Excellent attention to detail
· IT competent including Microsoft office package, Teams and Outlook
· Numerate, able to understand and manage financial information
· Experience managing external partner relationships
· Proven experience and current understanding of the events fundraising market
· Working knowledge of social media
· Experience using a CRM or database
· Effective team player with an ability to build effective working relationships
· Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
· Ability to demonstrate our organisational values in all areas of your work
· Able to work occasional unsocial hours and a willingness to travel, occasionally overnight for events
If you have any additional questions please contact us for an informal chat.
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Yorkshire Children’s Charity is needs-led charity and exists for the sole purpose of helping children who are at a disadvantage in life; be that due to disability, ill health, or financial circumstance. We understand that sometimes everyone needs a helping hand, and we want to be the charity that those in need turn to.
Yorkshire Children’s Charity is seeking a Trusts and Foundations Manager to work with the CEO to develop and grow a fundraising strategy. You will be responsible for all Trusts and Foundations income generation and you will be expected to deliver high-value fundraising proposals.
Core Functions Trusts and Foundations to Include:
· Maintaining and growing the database of trusts and foundations with potential to support Yorkshire Children’s Charities, prospecting funders for new and growing programmes. You will have access to FundsOnline to support prospecting.
· Work with our Board of Trustees to map connections with Trusts & Foundations and establish a plan of introductions/stewardship to be managed by Trustees
· Proactively seek out trusts and foundations who support capital projects.
· Work with the CEO to develop a funding strategy for the Great Yorkshire Build.
· Work closely with the CEO to develop corporate partnerships.
· Manage Trust income in line with donor requirements.
· Identify and build relationships with trusts and foundations through proactive stewardship to secure new donors and retain existing donors.
· Deliver high quality and engaging content, including but not limited to:
o Funding proposals/applications/Case for Support/’One-pager’ pitches
o Impact reports
o Charity award applications
o Corporate fundraising applications
o Speeches and appeals
o Annual report
o Case study/content bank
· Work closely with the Programmes Team to continue developing the impact measurement framework, collecting, analysing and effectively reporting on charitable output and impact.
· Working closely with the Programmes Team to support the development of new programmes from a funding perspective e.g., our new Forest School Programme in development.
· Ensure we report to trusts/foundations and donors on our charitable output.
· Contribute to the charities newsletters, e-campaigns and external communications to ensure supporters know how their donations are being spent.
· Work closely with the CEO to build and develop the charities subscription offering and maintain existing members.
Office Location: Chapel Allerton, North Leeds
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Summary
Reports to: Director Research Business Development
Team: Business Development
Salary range: £30,000-35,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience).
Location: London, Hybrid (min. two days a week)
Contract: Full-time Permanent
About RUSI
The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) is one of the world’s leading research think-tanks in the field of defence, security, and geopolitics. The Research Business Development team was established in 2023 to support RUSI’s nine research groups to meet their annual funding targets by responding to competitive bids, proactively identifying new funding opportunities, and sharing best practice across the organisation.
Team values:
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Pragmatism – we solve problems and find solutions to complex issues. Action oriented.
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Drive – we are constantly learning and trying to improve, working to move the organisation forwards. Proactive and independent.
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Professionalism – we treat people with respect and assume good intentions to build strong relationships with our colleagues and other stakeholders. We deliver on our promises and communicate clearly.
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Positivity – we set an optimistic tone and focus on what we can reasonably do to make a positive difference to the organisation.
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Outcome-led – we want to see results from our work and care about making a tangible difference.
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Curious – we keep an open mind, seek to understand, and bring a diverse set of experiences to the table.
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Sustainability – we think of the long-term, taking the time to fix issues so they don’t arise again and ensuring that our working patterns are healthy and productive.
Main purpose of the post
We are seeking to appoint a Business Development Coordinator to join a wider team that spearheads RUSI’s research fundraising efforts. Reporting to the Director, Research Business Development, the successful candidate will enhance the institute’s business development activities by providing administrative and coordination support for business development, contracts, and risk management. Working closely with research groups, central services teams, and the senior management team, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that RUSI is well-placed to spot and respond to new funding opportunities and that our contracts are high-quality and executed efficiently.
This is a highly collaborative role that involves building very strong internal relationships at all levels of the organisation and managing competing priorities and deadlines. We are seeking a team player with a pragmatic and positive attitude and excellent attention to detail, who will enjoy taking on new challenges, using your initiative to solve problems, and seeing your work directly contribute to meeting our short- and long-term goals.
Key tasks
Tracking, identifying, and sharing new funding opportunities:
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Conduct research to identify potential funders and grant opportunities, populate and maintain a prospects tracker. Ensure we have an accurate and current map of relevant funders at all times to draw from.
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Manage the Business Development email inbox, ensuring we are registered to all relevant portals and that we are regularly checking funder portals that do not send notifications. Share summaries of relevant opportunities with the BD Director along with suggested dissemination plan, agree next steps and follow up with appropriate Research Groups.
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Support research colleagues to identify funders to invite to RUSI events and draft outreach emails.
Providing administrative and coordination support on bids, contracts, and new business activities:
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Assist the Bids Manager with compiling information about RUSI as an organisation, its registrations, policies, organisational structure, banking and insurance details, financial information, and other generic details to be included in bid submissions and for due diligence.
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Support the Bids Manager/Director of Research Business Development with administration and coordination of specific components on large bids.
Maintaining and improving business development processes and systems:
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Ensure the business development team trackers (action log, new funding opportunities etc.) are accurate and up to date.
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Work closely with RUSI’s Legal and Contracts and Finance teams to finalise funder contracts and ensure that final copies are saved centrally, and key information is distributed to relevant teams. Ensure that relevant and accurate funder information is tracked by the finance system for ongoing analysis.
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Review drafts of subcontractor agreements and work closely with RUSI’s Legal and Contracts team to manage the process for preparing, securing approval, finalising, and sharing sub-contracts.
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Act as central point of contact for the research funding pipeline, ensure it is functioning as needed and respond to ad hoc questions.
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Manage the team’s Sharepoint page, ensuring that it is useful and relevant for research colleagues, with high-quality templates and guidance.
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In coordination with colleagues on the Communications team, update RUSI’s customer relationship management (CRM) system with accurate, relevant and up-to-date funder information and develop and promote best practice for CRM usage for BD.
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Update RUSI funders on the website annually, ensuring that they are accurate and that we have appropriate permissions to acknowledge them publicly.
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Assist in preparing training materials and internal presentations, including by conducting data analysis.
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Schedule regular catch ups with research groups, take and share notes in appropriate formats, update trackers.
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Take accurate and useful minutes and share and follow up on action points after Business Development meetings.
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Establish strong working relationships with research teams, central service teams, and senior management.
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Assist with administrative tasks for the business development team as needed, including setting up tech (Zoom/Teams) meetings, coordinating diaries, and booking meetings.
Managing the institutional Risk Management process:
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Be responsible for ensuring that risk registers are maintained and updated across the Institute to track risk within the organisation.
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Attend all Audit & Risk Committee meetings to update members on changes to the risk register, and take minutes for each meeting.
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Work with the COO and Business Development team to ensure that RUSI has in place all policies and procedures across the Institute that are required by funders on various projects.
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Assist the COO in keeping up to date with all Charity Commission guidance on charity operations and compliance.
The above list of duties is not exhaustive. The post holder will be required to undertake such duties that may reasonably be expected within the scope and grade of the role.
Person specification
Essential Skills and Experience:
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Professional experience in charity administration, business development, customer service, events management, account management or similar.
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Previous experience in grants administration or project management.
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Basic knowledge and awareness of common requirements for bid submissions including such items as statements on duty of care, quality assurance, supply chain management, gender, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Experience in contract administration and completion.
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An undergraduate degree or equivalent in business, international relations, or related field.
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Team Player – a genuine enthusiasm to help others, collaborate across multiple teams, and to see your work contribute to the benefit of the organisation.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with different personalities and manage confidential information with sensitivity.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate clearly and professionally on video calls, Teams chat, email and in person. Able to produce clear, accurate and insightful written output, meeting the highest quality standards.
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Excellent organisation and attention to detail – you can maintain, implement, and improve systems, processes, and databases to ensure that our data and outputs are accurate, thorough and up to date.
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Outstanding time management skills and a willingness to work flexibly – juggling shifting priorities and competing deadlines, managing people’s expectations effectively.
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Strong IT and Microsoft skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe and PowerPoint)
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An interest in, and knowledge of, defence, security and geopolitics.
Desirable Criteria:
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An interest in, and knowledge of, defence, security and geopolitics.
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Experience in a Think Tank/Charity sector
Our expectations
We expect all staff to abide by and promote our RUSI’s Vision and Values.
Benefits
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25 days annual leave (rising with service)
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Additional days off during Christmas -RUSI Christmas closure days
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Generous pension contributions at 6% employer contribution,
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Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
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Season ticket loan
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Access to free access to RUSI's world leading programme of events and conferences, research materials and library
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Trained Mental Health First Aiders
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*Enhanced sick pay
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*Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
*Depending on length of service
Application Process
To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the instructions.
You will be asked to include:
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your CV
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a Cover letter of no more than one page.
Closing date: 2nd June 2024 at 23:59pm. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the closing date brought forward if needed. Early application is encouraged. Only shortlisted applicant will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity and Values
At RUSI you will be appreciated and valued. Our stakeholders, transactions, and projects are international and diverse, so we work hard to create inclusive teams that support our efforts and each other. We are committed in promoting equality and diversity in our workforce and make it as diverse as the communities we serve. Our recruitment data helps us monitor the effectiveness of our recruitment practices in order that we can continue to improve on creating a more diverse workforce.
We’re aware that the questionnaire may not capture the rich complexities of our backgrounds and identities, so we apologise if these are not best described. Please note that this data will be kept confidential and separated from your job application. If you are uncomfortable sharing, choose "Prefer not to say" or skip the questions entirely.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Civitas Charity Recruitment are proud to be working with a fantastic charity that promotes responsible investment. The charity campaigns and works with organisations and companies to tackle key issues such as climate change, global health, and workforce issues. A great opportunity exists for an Executive Assistant to join the team. As Executive Assistant, you will provide both personal assistance to the CEO and Deputy CEO in addition to executive support to the charity’s leadership team. You will support them with strategic time and diary management, light-touch inbox management, administration, and efficient communication flows. The role will sit with the Planning and Integration team and aims to align Strategic Planning and Leadership teams, managing communications and staff events. This is a full-time, permanent role, hybrid working (at least 1 day a week in the London office).
Who are we looking for?
Ideal candidates will have strong previous experience of providing executive support to senior leaders, with excellent technical capabilities and planning and communication skills. You will have high standards of personal integrity and have a personable and collegiate approach to work. Your organisation skills will be of a high standard, and you will be great at working with and influencing a wide range of people. You will be comfortable managing operational activities such as event planning as well as strategic communications and agendas. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented candidate to join a supportive team and an organisation leading and campaigning to make a positive impact on key matters affecting the planet and its people.
If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries.
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About the role
As part of the Development Team, you will be joining our existing Individual Giving Assistant to work together to provide administrative support for the Trust’s income generation activities, including processing new supporter records and memberships/ donations, data entry, providing high-level supporter service to existing and new supporters, supporting our donor stewardship and development activities.
This role directly helps to protect nature by securing vital resources and enabling people to take their own action for wildlife.
How do we support you?
We offer a great benefits package with a range of employee schemes, including generous annual leave, flexible working, excellent learning and development opportunities, wellbeing support and much more.
About the Trust
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is a local nature conservation charity.
We believe that wildlife should have space to thrive alongside our everyday lives and that everyone benefits from having access to nature.
Our staff team is enthusiastic, friendly and committed to making a difference.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
WHITLEY FUND FOR NATURE (WFN)
COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT – APPLICATION PACK
Purpose of role: To maintain and grow the charity’s online communications across digital platforms and support the team with office administration and event organisation at Whitley Fund for Nature: an impactful fundraising and grant-giving wildlife conservation NGO focused on supporting grassroots projects across the Global South.
Reports to: The Head of Communications with matrix management to the Operations Manager
Place of work: Central London, with the option to work remotely up to 2 days p/w
Contract: Full-time, permanent contract, working 5 days p/w
Salary: £29,900 p.a.
Deadline: 14th June (before end of day). Initial interviews will be targeted for 24th June.Reasonable interview travel costs are eligible to be reimbursed.
Whitley Fund for Nature
Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) is a UK-registered charity (1081455) offering funding (Awards), training and media profile to inspiring leaders of wildlife conservation projects across the Global South. We support pragmatic, sustainable, and long-lasting work rooted in science and community involvement. The charity funds projects directly and we remain in regular contact with Award winners (grantees). WFN also raises awareness of the serious problems facing wildlife, landscapes, climate, and people, through promoting the work of winners. We focus support on nationals (leaders who were either born in the country where they work or have gained nationality) and aim to help build the capacity of successful local NGOs and grassroots work. We fund mainly in Africa, Asia, and Latin America where income is often hardest to access and can have the biggest impact for people and biodiversity. Our funding is raised each year, mainly from family foundations and trusts, as well as from individuals, corporates, and international NGOs, with a current annual income of £2.6m/year. WFN is governed by a committed trustee board. Our team is dynamic, passionate about our mission and ambitious. The charity benefits from high profile support from Patron, HRH The Princess Royal, and Ambassadors Sir David Attenborough, Kate Humble, Tom Heap, and Alastair Fothergill. Following the charity’s 30th anniversary in 2023, and in line with our ambition to raise £3m/year by 2025, we are expanding our team to increase the amount of support we can provide to our growing network of conservationists around the world and tell their stories.
The opportunity
“Saving our planet is now a communications challenge. We know what to do, we just need the will” Sir David Attenborough. WFN is a fundraising and grant-giving nature conservation charity. Established in 1993, we have channelled £23 million to 220 conservation leaders in 80 countries across the Global South, benefitting wildlife, landscapes, and people. We are now seeking to expand the team in line with our activities by recruiting a Communications Assistant to maintain and grow the organisation’s online communications across digital and social media platforms and support the team with office administration and event organisation. The post-holder should be keen to make a difference by working in a small team across an impactful organisation. They should have demonstratable skills in online communications and audience engagement, knowledge of wildlife conservation issues, experience with event organisation and the ability to support a vibrant team to flourish. The Communications Assistant will report to The Head of Communications with matrix management to the Operations Manager, dividing their time by working on communications 3 days p/w and office administration and charity events 2 days p/w. If you have a flair for communications, want to help protect our planet and are seeking to gain first-hand experience working for a UK-based conservation charity, then this could be the perfect role for you.
WFN’s Vision, Mission, and Values
Vision:
We envisage a future where communities and wildlife thrive together on a healthy planet.
Mission:
To halt and reverse the loss of Earth’s biodiversity and wild places, working alongside local people to create a future where communities and wildlife thrive together on a healthy planet.
We achieve our mission by:
• Providing funding, recognition, and training to proven grassroots conservation leaders working across the Global South.
• Supporting the long-term growth and scale up of impactful conservation solutions backed by science.
• Raising the profile of conservationists' work and their ability to effect positive environmental change.
Values:
Integrity - We act with integrity in all we do, fostering a culture that is responsible, uplifting, transparent, inclusive, and unified in achieving our mission while holding ourselves to the highest standards. We are accountable to the conservation leaders we champion and to the partners who support us.
Science-driven - We support evidence-based conservation work across the Global South that is informed by the latest science and founded on community involvement. We monitor and evaluate the impact of our activities, publish our results, and use them to drive our future actions.
Collaborative - We work collaboratively, actively seeking to partner and exchange learnings with others who share our vision. We foster collaboration among our international network of Whitley Award winning conservationists to enable the growth of proven conservation solutions and nurture their ability to effect positive change.
Ambitious - We are ambitious; a pioneer in the field of funding grassroots conservationists, we seek to continually move the dial for environmental protection. We actively listen and respond to the needs of our award winners and think outside the box to catalyse impact on the ground. We aim high, celebrate conservation success, and remain optimistic about our future and the difference we can all make.
COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT - PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
Essential
• Demonstrable history of producing effective digital communications to engage audiences including across website and social media.
• Understanding of and interest in wildlife conservation.
• Experience of assisting with event organisation.
• Ability to support a small team with administrative tasks.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Confident webmaster/editor.
• Competency with basic video editing.
• Strong interpersonal qualities (interface with team members, trustees, media, donors, partners, suppliers, international grantees).
• A creative thinker with an eye for design, who can build timely campaigns and keep content fresh to increase engagement.
• Organised, with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office - Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Able to manage and prioritise a varied workload within deadline.
• Capable to work as part of team and on own initiative.
• Flexible ‘can do’ approach and will flourish in a small office environment.
• Willing to positively contribute to our team and culture by upholding our Values.
Desirable
• Competency using a Salesforce database, WordPress & Mail Chimp.
• Experience using Canva and Hootsuite to aid with content creation and scheduling.
Additional details and benefits
• Attractive holiday package totalling 30 days p.a. plus bank holidays.
• Training and professional development opportunities provided.
• Opportunity to work from home 2 days p/w.
• The charity operates a Pension Scheme.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. Only applicants who have the right to work in the UK at the time of application will be considered for this role.
Regrettably, due to limited resources and the high number of applications we receive, we are only able to contact short-listed candidates. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
Diversity and Inclusion
At WFN we are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. We celebrate and respect diversity in nature and among the people and partners with whom we work. We need more people and diversity across the environment sector, and to achieve our vision. We are therefore particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian or minority ethnic; disabled; LGBTQ+; or from lower socio-economic backgrounds. As a small organisation we are committed to progress and continued development across DE&I. Please contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. Applications are considered solely on your demonstrated suitability for the role.
Whitley Fund for Nature is a fundraising and grant-giving nature conservation charity supporting grassroots practitioners across the Global South.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Home Based
Salary: £16,500 (£27,500 FTE)
Hours: 21 hours (3 days per week)
Department: Business support
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Permanent
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy and numeracy levels amongst people in the criminal justice system?
We’ve made substantial progress as we implement our new strategy, with improvements and expansions to our delivery model and a renewed vision and mission. To support our recent growth, we are recruiting for a new part time Finance Officer to help us effectively manage our day-to-day financial processes and provide financial and administrative support to our growing team of staff and volunteers.
Working closely with colleagues across the charity, your responsibilities will include the processing of purchase invoices and expenses, raising of contract invoices, assisting with budgets and forecasts and supporting our Income Generation team with their finance needs. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to various finance projects and strategic initiatives.
It is essential that you have strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, good communication abilities, and a proactive attitude towards assisting with diverse finance tasks. Ideally you will possess a formal accounting qualification (AAT or equivalent) or be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of basic accounting and bookkeeping. Underpinning this will be the ability to build relationships, and personal qualities that include persistence, determination and a problem-solving approach. We want to hear from applicants who are as committed to the cause as we are.
This is a home-based role but may require occasional travel around the UK including overnight stays.
Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 18 days holiday (30 days FTE) plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions.
The closing date for this role is Monday 17 June 2024 at 5pm and interviews are planned for the w/c 24th June 2024.
REF-214 458
Film and Family Stories Coordinator
Are you highly organised with a passion for creativity and supporting people? A unique opportunity has come up at Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity (GOSH Charity) to join our Family Stories team and our Content team.
This role will play a crucial part in helping organise and centralise our family stories and audio-visual content assets – ensuring that our systems are accurate, up to date and easy to navigate.
If you’re looking for a role where you can utilise your administration skills and creative flair, then we want to hear from you.
This is a hugely varied role where you’ll be responsible for:
- Supporting the management of ResourceSpace (GOSH Charity’s family content library).
- Ensuring family stories are up to date, undertaking any interviews to get updates on family stories where necessary, and contacting families when their consent is soon to lapse to see if they are happy to continue sharing their story with the charity.
- Managing, transferring, uploading and logging film footage and assets.
- Curating GOSH Charity’s YouTube channel and taking responsibility for uploading content.
- Managing shoot administration and logistics including travel and hotels if required, and liaising with freelancers and third parties about footage and shoots as required
- Managing logs for all family content.
- Maintaining camera kit inventory, ensure that equipment is maintained and kept ready for shoots.
- Transcribing audio and video interviews.
Skills you’ll need:
- Strong communication skills – written and verbal
- Strong administration skills.
- A keen interest in content creation.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Experience managing databases and using database software.
- Process and systems orientated with a keen eye for detail.
- Self-starter with a collaborative approach.
- Confident working with multiple teams and individuals in the charity and hospital.
How to apply
Please click on the apply button in the top right-hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete.
Closing Date: 5th July 2024
About the charity
Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, over 750 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Our staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill children starts with you.
Along with being awarded the ‘Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023’, we were delighted to be recently awarded the Charity Times Fundraising Team of the Year 2023.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are under-represented in the charity. This includes people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, disabled people or those with long-term conditions, LGBTQ+ communities, and those from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. Further information on our EDI strategy can be found on our website.
As a Level 2 Disability Confident Committed Employer we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible throughout the recruitment process. For more information on this please contact us.
Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment.
REF-214 720
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Step into a transformative journey with Working Options. We're on a mission to empower young people aged 14-19 across the UK, and you can help make a real difference. As a Project Coordinator you'll play a crucial role in connecting volunteers with schools and fostering impactful relationships, all while working within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
We believe in inclusivity, trying new things, setting high expectations, and creating real opportunities for young people. With the support of our experienced team and dedicated trustees, you'll have the chance to shape young people's career ambitions.
If you're passionate, self-motivated, and eager to contribute to a great mission, this is your chance to join a team that's helping young people to transform their career and life chances.
Don't just take our word for it, here's what one of our young people had to say:
"My personal experience has been exceptional. There is a collaborative atmosphere, and it is truly empowering to be part of a charity that values student input and involves us in decisions that directly affect our lives." – Working Options Alumnae.
Find out more about the role, and hear from our Chief Executive about our charity's ambitions.
Person specification
We are looking for someone who:
* Has a passion for our cause.
* Is fully committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
* Is self-motivated.
* Has excellent attention to detail.
* Can juggle multiple priorities, sticking to deadlines and flagging when priorities need reviewing.
* Has a flair for developing great relationships, particularly with schools and colleges.
* Is proactive and tenacious, able to seek out new opportunities and remain resilient.
* Is creative and likes coming up with new ideas.
* Is ambitious for themselves and for the charity.
* Has high computer literacy.
While we don’t specify this in our person specification, we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who have experienced some of the challenges that young people across the UK face today.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
1. Client Support
●Carry out initial assessment of client needs to identify and plan the support needed to address issues and prevent any problems from escalating.
●Provide casework level advice on welfare benefits, housing and financial issues as appropriate.
●Facilitate access, signpost and accompany clients to services or activities, in particular those with limited English.
●Assist clients with other related problems or refer to other specialist organisations as appropriate.
●Make follow up calls to provide moral and practical support as appropriate.
●Keep up-to-date with local service provision for appropriate signposting and referrals.
●Maintain professional practice standards and regulatory requirements, including confidentiality, safeguarding and equality.
2. Administration, Monitoring & Evaluation
●Work towards agreed outputs, outcomes and targets.
●Provide written reports on work undertaken and other reports as required.
●Ensure that all work conforms to systems and procedures of Respeito, partner organisations and funders.
●Maintain accurate and up-to-date administration and caseload records, including records of meetings.
●Liaise with therapist and other staff to arrange and coordinate counselling sessions with clients.
●Manage own workload, administration and diary commitments.
●Provide regular reports and updates to the line manager.
●Attend and participate in organisational meetings (e.g. with Board of Trustees) as appropriate.
3. Communications
●Disseminate promotional materials through a range of channels and marketing tools.
●Support the production of organisational reports and promotional materials.
4. Training and development
●Have a commitment to ongoing learning and development.
●Keep up to date with policy and legal frameworks and procedures including:
●data protection and confidentiality,
●safeguarding children and young people and vulnerable adults,
●health and safety,
●equality and diversity,
●domestic abuse.
●Attend and participate in clinical supervision sessions.
●Attend and participate in supervision and team meetings.
●Attend and participate in training opportunities as appropriate to maintain your professional knowledge and skills.
From time to time, the needs of clients may change and the key tasks and responsibilities may need to be reviewed in discussion and agreement with the post holder. The post holder must always comply with the Data Protection, Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, Confidentiality and Safeguarding Policies of Respeito and partners.
Person Specification
The post holder should have a very good command of Portuguese and English, spoken and written, be committed to making a positive difference to people’s lives, have relevant experience in working with families and individuals with a range of needs, and knowledge of domestic abuse and the needs of those who experience it.
1. Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge
●Educated to degree level or equivalent (A qualification in a relevant field such as Community Development, Social work, Domestic Abuse Advisor’ Law or Psychology is desirable).
●At least two years’ experience of working with disadvantaged individuals and families, paid or voluntary work.
●Experience in developing and delivering client centred services.
●Experience of providing advice on housing and welfare.
●Knowledge of working in partnership with external stakeholders and the third sector.
●Knowledge and understanding of domestic conflict, abuse and/or violence and its impact.
2. Skills and Abilities
●English and Portuguese to a professional level.
●Ability to build positive relationships with the community, families and individuals.
●Effective written and oral communication skills.
●Ability to negotiate positive outcomes for clients.
●Active listening skills.
●A positive, non-judgemental, empathetic and sensitive approach.
●A commitment to strengths-based and trauma-informed ways of working.
●Ability to remain calm under pressure and when dealing with challenging or confrontational behaviour.
●Ability to research, analyse and interpret complex information.
●Good Information Technology and Communication (ITC) skills.
●Good organisational and problem-solving skills.
●Ability to manage time and work independently as well as part of a team.
●Ability and willingness to travel to different locations across London.
●Effective networking and interpersonal skills.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Operations Lead Job Description
ROLE CONTEXT
ABOUT ALL SAINTS: There has never been a more exciting time to join the team at All Saints. As part of a new project to revitalise the church for the Island, we are planting the first-ever contemporary service into the Church as part of the HTB network of churches (including Harbour Church Portsmouth). We are currently building an amazing team to bring the vision to life. So, this is a rare opportunity to join a new foundational team and community and to be part of the team that sets the vision, values, and culture for the next phase of ministry at All Saints as we explore what it looks like to play our part in the evangelisation of the nation, the revitalisation of the Church, and the transformation of society.
ABOUT RYDE: Ryde is just a 10-minute journey on the hovercraft from Portsmouth Harbour. Ryde is known as ‘the gateway to the Island with several main travel points located within it. It also has a long stretch of sandy beach and lots of independent shops and cafes. The largest town on the Isle of Wight with a population of 37k. The Church is a landmark on the island with the spire visible from many places around the Isle of Wight and from the mainland projecting beyond the town skyline. The socioeconomic makeup of the town is very mixed and it is a great vibrant place to live and work.
ROLE PURPOSE
This is an amazing opportunity for someone who thrives on operational excellence and loves managing a project to completion to have a hugely impactful and pivotal role in a church entering a new phase of its life. You will be a key part of the leadership team and oversee the operational management of All Saint’s Ryde and assist other Ryde churches in the plurality group; ensuring structures and systems are in place to enable ministry and best use resources within our church, to advance the vision of the church. The Operations Lead will work with the Rector and Team Vicars to achieve the strategic objectives of All Saints in overseeing the operational, organisational, and financial aspects of the church.
KEY TASKS AND DELIVERABLES
Oversee Operational Excellence - Oversee the important day-to-day operations of the church and its buildings and hold oversight responsibility for: Project roll-out; Health and Safety; Food Hygiene, Fire Assessment; Risk Management; Infrastructure; GDPR and Accessibility issues.
- Develop and lead the ongoing strategic plan for the church’s activity in consultation with the wider team.
- Collect and collate data and process information to provide reports as required about church activity.
- Lead the process of planning, designing, developing and implementing church operating and governance procedures, processes and systems.
- Work as part of the leadership team to develop the church’s calendar of events and activities.
- Collect data regarding progress concerning the church’s key objectives and report regularly to relevant stakeholders.
Lead on rhythms to ensure great delivery and communication.
- Oversee the smooth operational running, development and communications of Sunday services & events.
- Responsible for the creation, implementation and ongoing development of excellent systems and processes to support the growth of the ministries and staff structure.
- Work with the team to ensure effective systems are in place for communicating with the church family and wider audiences, including the church website, social media channels and local press.
- Ensure that all church administrative systems are operating effectively and cost-efficiently to serve the running of the church, including all IT systems.
- Provide support to volunteers in the areas of Administration, Communications, IT, Safeguarding, Finance and Facilities to ensure that procedures are implemented and easily followed.
Help to oversee our greatest resource- People!
- Help to recruit, lead, onboard and equip a team of staff and volunteers to support the various functions of the church.
- Work with the team to develop and implement a relevant training strategy for staff and volunteers.
- Work with the leadership team to oversee the implementation of the performance management process to measure and evaluate progress against the strategic goals of the church.
- Responsible for ensuring all church policies, and staff handbooks are up to date and compliant with safeguarding, charity and employment law.
- Support the governance structures of the church and the churches working in plurality.
- Day-to-day oversight of the finances in conjunction with Church Wardens and Rector.
- Oversee the monthly payroll.
- Management of bank accounts, utilities, insurance, and various contracts as needed.
- Manage the church budgets in conjunction with Churchwardens, Rector and Team Vicars.
- Work with Rector, and churchwardens to ensure monthly and annual accounts and budgets are prepared for submission to the Charities Commission on time.
Ensure our facilities are the best they can be.
- Work with the church warden who oversees facilities to manage the premises and facilities ensuring the site is maintained to a high standard and used in line with the vision.
- Oversee facilities, insurance, health and safety and risk management.
- Project manage key organisational development projects within the church and where necessary liaise with external contractors and suppliers.
- Create systems that enable ministry and mission.
Be the Team – as All Saints has never had a contemporary worship service before, this is really a church-planting opportunity. We’re therefore looking to build a team of people who are energised by helping one another and who want to serve the wider vision of the church rather than work in team- specific silos. While most of your work will be focused on operational excellence, we’re aiming to be a close-knit team who all help each other and where no one is left with too much on their plate or a task they can’t manage. This means we’ll all help you with as needed, but in turn, we expect that you’ll help when needed with other projects as well. We think church is just more fun this way, anyway!
- Work with the Rector and Team Vicar to oversee and implement the church’s IT systems and infrastructure.
- Work with the Team Vicar to oversee and implement the church’s use and development of the ChurchSuite database - workflows, tags, GDPR compliance, data cleansing etc.
- Ensure that equipment and systems are fit for purpose and that security protocols and protection are up to date and compliant.
Learn and grow in community – we want to take our team time seriously, to pray for one another, and to help each other grow in our faith and giftings. So, we want an Operations Lead who is excited to participate in team meetings and vision days and has a desire to keep developing their skills, learning, and to create a culture where helpful and gracious feedback is encouraged at all levels. This will mean having a flexible attitude (being able to let go of something that hasn’t quite worked or improve an area that needs improving) and being a proactive member of the team- prepared to give and receive feedback openly.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
The successful candidate will be:
- A mature and committed Christian, who is confident communicating the reason for their faith.
- A proactive self-starter, with a knack for seeing what needs to be done and finding a solution.
- Highly organised and can inspire others to be organised and use systems properly.
- Have an eye for detail and issue spotting.
- Undaunted by administrative work and have a knack for prioritising work and ticking things off
- the list, celebrating progress and achievements.
- A kind and considerate manager of people who delegates fairly and works well with others.
- Confident in advocating for and championing best practices.
- A passion for continuing improvements and upskilling of the team.
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
- A love for the church and a desire to see the Church grow.
- Reliable, excellent time-keeping skills (be able to arrive on time, as well as run meetings to an
- agenda and time).
- Have a sense of humour and fun – can make mundane tasks fun for staff and volunteers.
- Exercises diplomacy, grace, and extends kindness to other staff and volunteers – can balance
- loving and caring for people well with achieving outcomes.
- Is willing to learn, grow, and accept and give feedback well.
NECESSARY EXPERIENCE
- Educated to a degree level OR have extensive experience in a similar role.
- Must have experience working in an operational capacity in a previous role.
- Excellent and professional budget management and strategic financial management and planning.
- Regulatory compliance and risk assessments in a professional environment (understands and can keep the team organised on things such as safeguarding and health & safety and data privacy).
- Successful project management.
- Recruiting and working with volunteers.
- Successfully managing others.
- Managing projects where you are not the subject matter expert (such as facilities or IT) but are confident holding other staff and contractors to account.
- Technologically competent – excellent use of MS suite, spreadsheets, databases, and digital presentations.
HELPFUL EXPERIENCE
- Worked in the church or charity sector.
- Professional qualification in Finance, HR, or Project Management
- Line management experience in a professional environment.
- Understanding of grant fundraising or a willingness to learn how to raise funds.
- Familiarity with ChurchSuite
- Familiarity with Accounting and HR software
- Familiarity with MailChimp, MailerLite or another newsletter system
- Use of Canva or other simple design tools.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Being part an active part of the worship of the Christian Church is a genuine occupational requirement for this role. The Operations Lead will be expected to be part of the worshipping community at All Saints while holding this role. The role holder must be available to work a selection of Key Annual events which will include various Holiday services, Church Meetings, Focus (our church summer holiday festival), and other key ministry events (for which advanced notice of dates will be given and time in lieu will be given if outside of normal working hours). All staff must attend weekly staff meetings in person.
PAY AND BENEFITS
- Annual Salary: £30,000 per annum
- Help with relocation costs (if moving to the isle of Wight from another location) - Enrolment in our Nest pension scheme
- 25 days holiday per annum (+ bank and public holidays)
- Opportunities for continuing development and learning.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.