This is an amazing opportunity to join our organisation to use your skills and abilities to serve the global persecuted Church. In this fast-paced and rewarding role, you will be working within our donation processing team.

Experience in a data-processing or finance role would be advantageous, as would a knowledge of Gift Aid, but are not essential as full training will be provided.

Why Barnabas Fund?

As a world-renowned international aid agency, Barnabas Fund serves the global persecuted Church by channelling practical aid to suffering Christians in over 80 countries who face oppression, discrimination and persecution. This is an opportunity to be part of an organisation that transforms the lives of our persecuted Christian family throughout the world.

What will you be doing:

You will be involved in processing incoming donations on our gifts database (Raiser’s Edge), creating and amending supporters’ records, preparing banking and recording Gift Aid on our gifts database.  Additionally, you will be responding and answering supporter queries on the phone.

What will you need:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Work to deadlines.
• Work flexibly within a team.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.

Salary is dependent on skills and experience.

You will be working within our Donations Processing team from our UK office in Coventry. This is an office-based role.

Any successful candidate will need to be committed to Barnabas Fund’s ethos, statement of faith and aims and already have the right to work in the UK.

To apply, select the apply button and follow the instructions on our website.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth

Head of People Management (Human Resources)

Are you looking for an interesting and challenging opportunity working in the charity sector?

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth is seeking to recruit a highly motivated experienced HR professional to be part of the Support and Administration Services Team. 

Creating a culture of engagement, collaboration and team work is an essential part of the job role with around 250 staff on the payroll, 30 staff in the main office and the remainder based in parishes spread across the Diocese in 91 offices. Our Diocese incudes the Channel Islands and the isle of Wight as well as Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire (except Slough) and South Oxfordshire.

The successful candidate will have a relevant degree/CIPD qualification and substantial HR operational experience at least 5 years in a senior role within a complex organisation.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must have, as well as up to date knowledge of employment law and good employment practice,

The postholder will be supported by an experienced HR administrator and will work closely with other members of the administrative team.

As we are a small management team covering a large area and serving parishes with their distinct communities we need an HR colleague who is flexible and has well-developed interpersonal skills as well as a great sense of humour an sympathetic to the values and ethos of the Catholic church.

Hours of work are 35 hours per week and salary £35,000 - £40,000 per annum depending on experience.

Closing Date: Wednesday 10th June 2020 (1300 hours)

Job Description – Head of People Management (Human Resources)

 

Department/parish:Support and Administration Services

Based at: St Edmund House, Portsmouth, with regular travel to parishes

Days of work:  Full time (35 hours p/w) Monday to Friday 9.00 to 17.00

Line Manager:Chief Operating Officer

Salary:£35,000 to £40,000 per annum

(Depending on relevant skills, experience, knowledge, and qualifications)

About us

The Diocese of Portsmouth comprises 91 parishes across Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire (except Slough), South Oxfordshire, the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands. Formed 19th May 1882 by the division of the Diocese of Southwark, the Diocese of Portsmouth has a presence in every community and can offer ministry and mission to all who come to us, working towards the Bishop’s vision of Bringing people closer to Jesus Christ through his church.

The Central Team is small, and all staff are expected to work flexibly as part of a team.

The support for parishes and parish priests is the principal focus of the work of the central department. 

All staff are expected to be sympathetic to the values and ethos of the Catholic church.

Purpose of role:

 

To deliver a professional and efficient Human Resources function for the Diocese of Portsmouth, managing all aspects of the day to day operation of the Human Resources Department through establishing, maintaining and improving excellent people management practices and skills.

To ensure the Charity is compliant with all relevant regulation and legislation and that the Board of Trustees who are accountable for decisions are fully briefed on HR policy and operational matters.

This post is a member of the senior leadership team and is expected to play a full part in the ongoing development of the organisation.

Key Result Areas

 

Workforce Strategy

To work with line managers/parish priests to identify changes to the workforce that will achieve future service needs and for example through changes in ways of working, team structures, reviews and where necessary may include redundancy.

To contribute to the formulation and implementation of the HR Strategy to ensure interdependency between the Diocese of Portsmouth strategic objectives and the local service requirements in Parishes.

Work with line managers/parish priests to ensure that the workforce is used effectively and developed appropriately to meet current and future service needs in support of the Diocese of Portsmouth vision and mission.

To design and implement local interventions to receive and respond to staff feedback, improve internal staff communications and design and implement improvements to staff experience and wellbeing based on the feedback received through, exit questionnaires and other relevant measures.

Work with line managers/parish priests and staff to develop an action plan to improve staff engagement across the Diocese of Portsmouth.

Provide expert change management advice ensuring effective consultation processes are followed in line with the relevant Change Management Policy, employment law and best practice.

Workforce Information

To be familiar with the computerised HR information system and input, retrieve and report information as required.

To oversee the procurement and subsequent management of data input to the Human Resources Information System plus management of system upgrades, service and support requirements as necessary.

To ensure the production of management reports including reports for formal committees of the trust. These may include absence and sickness reporting, provision of information for benefits and insurance renewals or any related management requirement.

To produce the monthly workforce metrics and HR KPI’s, interpret and analyse performance, identifying areas of concern, liaising with line managers/parish priests to implement action plans to improve performance and achieve targets.

Attend senior leader or department/parish meetings and ensure HR Performance is reviewed, working with line managers/parish priests across the full range of HR requirements (e.g. appraisal uptake, mandatory training attendance and attendance at work) to improve target areas identified. 

Professional HR Service -Policy Development

Facilitate coaching and development support for line managers/parish priests to improve their skills in managing staff.

Ensure that on-going review and development of employment policies is undertaken, including researching changes in legislation & case law, national and local HR initiatives and service improvements; consulting with line manager/parish priests and staff in the process as appropriate and ensuring dissemination of the policy within the organisation.

Employee Relations

To act as a specialist resource to line managers/parish priests providing advice on highly complex employee relations issues (e.g. disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, performance management, appeals and harassment/bullying issues).

To coach and support line managers/parish priests on adopting good HR practice by offering effective HR advice through the interpretation of current employment & case law, best practice and Employment policies.

To work with the Chief Operating Officer to instruct the solicitors on matters requiring legal counsel including the management of Employment Tribunal cases and take the lead on preparing for hearings including supporting line managers/parish priests attending the hearings.

To foster and maintain effective relationships with line managers/parish priests through the use of highly developed and effective communication skills.

Employee Resourcing

To manage the Recruitment process to ensure the provision of a responsive, high quality recruitment service to the organisation.

To ensure the Department produces all contractual and related documentation for newly recruited staff, plus follow up documentation through to confirmation of employment and where appropriate termination of employment

To work with line managers/parish priests and the HR Administrator to identify areas of recruitment and retention difficulties (hotspots) and develop and implement targeted strategies for recruitment.

Employee Pay and Benefits

 

To provide information and support to all staff on employment, benefits, and welfare matters, including advice on compensation and benefit. This includes both directly employed staff and those of contracts protected by TUPE.

To actively participate with the monthly payroll preparation, data inputting and checking to final approval.

Liaise with Finance department payroll and Benefits Providers to ensure accurate application of pensions and benefits.

To process the outcomes of the annual salary reviews and disseminate information to staff.

Employee Learning and Development

To manage a programme of learning and development for staff as agreed with the Senior team and in consultation with parish staff.

This includes ensuring that all new starters attend an induction and that all requests for funding are processed in accordance with the agreed policy.

To develop and deliver, in conjunction with specialist support where applicable, training interventions to improve people management skills amongst line managers/parish priests and compliance with employment policies including facilitation of training days.

To devise and deliver targeted management briefing sessions and workshops on issues such as sickness absence management, harassment, equality and diversity, change management etc. as agreed with the Chief Operating officer.

To be responsible for all aspects of the development and training of HR Team.

Management of the HR Team

To performance manage the casework across the Diocese so that all cases are dealt with in line with the relevant employment policies and improve the quality and standard of investigations, disciplinary, grievance, harassment and bullying processes and management processes to produce an employee relations culture that is fair and felt fair by employees.

To be responsible for ensuring professional standards of HR practice are maintained and developed.

Budget

 

Manage the team budgeting process, liaising with other departments and producing a budget to agreed standards ready for Chief Operating officer and Trustee approval.

Responsible as budget holder for overall HR department budget, actual against budget reporting and participates in budget preparation process.

Terms of Employment

The Terms of Employment are attached at Appendix 1

The Person Specification is attached at Appendix 2

Appendix 1 - Diocese of Portsmouth Terms of Employment 

Information Management

· To accurately update and input data to relevant data systems.

· Ensuring all urgent and/or confidential communications are received and distributed from/to relevant parties in a timely manner and in accordance with Information Governance requirements.

· Inputting, monitoring and checking data, required for finite and ongoing projects within the teams.

· Working with all team members in the collection of information for reporting on relevant projects and cases.

· Running and collating reports including which may include statistical and performance management reports to senior management as required.

· Developing and maintaining effective electronic and paper filing systems, to ensure that information is kept securely and is accessible to other members of the team and in accordance with Information Governance requirements.

 Complaints

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

 Audit and review

· To participate in regular reviews as required.

 Staff Management

· To adhere to all staff management policies applicable to the Diocese of Portsmouth.

· To provide a supportive environment for staff and colleagues with appropriate levels of performance management in order to ensure objectives are achieved.

· Provide support and mentoring to members of the team encouraging continuous improvement.

· To be responsible for receiving annual appraisal and providing an annual appraisal for any staff you directly manage.

Organisational Vision, Mission, Aims, Culture and Behaviours

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

 Engagement with staff

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

 Engagement with the public

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

 Equality & diversity

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

 Improving working lives

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

 No smoking policy

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

Alcohol and substance misuse policy

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

Health, safety & security

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

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

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

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

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

 Confidentiality

· The Diocese of Portsmouth requires that you maintain an appropriate standard of confidentiality in the course of your duties. Any disclosures of confidential information (including personal information kept on computer or other media) made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty may be treated as a serious disciplinary offence.

· Additionally, the Diocese of Portsmouth recognises that confidentiality is an obligation not just for all staff but also for third party contractors supplying services to the Diocese of Portsmouth.

 Data Protection Act 1998

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

Information Security

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

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

 Sustainability

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

Mandatory training

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

  Review of role

· This job description may change and develop over time, to reflect changing requirements of the Diocese of Portsmouth you will need a high degree of flexibility and resilience. You will have the opportunity to review your job description at your annual appraisal meeting, which aims to reflect on your performance and development over the previous year.

· You will agree, with your line manager, your personal development plan for the year in order to further develop your skills and knowledge required to carry out the responsibilities associated with this role.

 GDPR

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

Appendix 2 - Person Specification

Head of People Management (Human Resources)

 

Supporting Evidence

In the supporting evidence of your application form, you must demonstrate your experiences by giving specific examples for the criteria within the person specification.

A –   Application Form

I –   Interview

T –   Test

C - Certificate

Criteria

Essential/Desirable/Assessment

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Qualification at degree level as a minimum standard professional qualification in their discipline e.g. CIPD (HR) - Essential A/C

 Masters level in relevant discipline - Desirable A/C

Recent, significant HR management experience, operational and policy development whether in the private, public or voluntary sectors - Essential A/I

Strong recent business acumen and a sound knowledge of good corporate governance, strategic planning, risk and performance management - Essential A/I

Extensive experience of holding senior individuals and teams to account - Essential A/I

Accustomed to being held to a high level of accountability - Essential A/I

Commercially and politically astute in particular area of expertise - Essential A/I

Track record of leading and supporting organisational change - Essential A/I

Experience of building effective and lasting working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders - Essential A/I

Good keyboard skills and good use of IT systems and software programmes such as O365 - Essential A/I

Effective team working Minute taking and effective meeting practice - Essential A/I

Communication Skills

Clear communicator with excellent writing, data entry and presentation skills - Essential A/I

Capable of constructing and delivering clear information / instructions - Essential A/I

Equality and Diversity

Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships - 

Essential A/I

 

Autonomy

Ability to work under pressure in a busy work environment and able to multi-task - Essential A/I

Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own and others’ workloads to changing and often tight deadlines - Essential A/I

Display excellent organisational ability, integrity and judgment - Essential A/I

To be flexible and to exhibit initiative in resolving problems - Essential A/I

Other

Knowledge of and sympathy with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church - Essential A/I

FUNDRAISING AND OPERATIONS MANAGER

 

Reporting to: Executive Director 

Based at Choices Offices (390 Caledonian Road, N1 1DN) or at home during lockdown

Salary: £28,000 pro rata plus pension contributions in line with the Government’s statutory requirement

Hours of work: This is a part-time role of 2.5 day/week (20 hours). You will occasionally be required to work out of hours and flexibility will be expected.

This contract is for one year with the possibility of extension

Safeguarding: Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

 

About the role:

This is a varied and interesting role in which you’ll play an important part in supporting Choices and its growth. The Fundraising and Operations Manager will manage and develop our community fundraising (individual giving and events) and support the Executive Director with running our grant application fundraising.The role also involves developing new areas of fundraising (e.g. corporate; major gifts; mid-level giving), as well as ensuring the smooth running of our office and operations.This is predominantly a fundraising role which includes the management of our office and programmatic operations, given the overlap of impact reporting and data management responsibilities.

About the candidate:

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, creative and self-starting, bringing relevant experience to the role. This job would suit an experienced fundraiser returning to work after a career break, or someone earlier in their career who is ready to take on more responsibility and play a key role in Choices’ future development. As a part time role, it would suit someone looking to work in fundraising and operations whilst also pursuing other interests or meeting caring commitments.

One of the benefits of working in a small charity as a key member of a friendly team is that you can make your role your own and develop it further according to your interests and skills. The successful candidate will therefore be able to demonstrate they are an entrepreneurial self-starter who would relish this opportunity.

About Choices:

Choices is charity that operates from a Christian ethos of compassion, care and respect, delivering services in the community and in prisons including:

-       Non-directive, non-judgmental support for those facing unplanned pregnancy

-       Counselling support for those coming to terms with a decision to terminate a pregnancy or facing anxiety during pregnancy

-       Befriending services for pregnant women and new mothers facing low income, isolation and anxiety

-       Counselling for women in prison supporting them through issues of child separation 

There is an occupational requirement attached to this role requiring you to be a practicing Christian.

Job Description: The Fundraising and Operations Manager will be responsible for two main areas of work and time will be split between the two as the work dictates:

1) managing and developing our fundraising work, with a focus on individual giving, campaigns and events, but also exploring the development of new income streams (e.g. mid-level giving; major donors)

2) managing office operations, and supporting programmatic monitoring and evaluation

Specific tasks include (but are not limited to):

1.  FUNDRAISING

• Stewarding existing supporters through existing means (e.g. sending out newsletters via MailChimp) and developing a more creative and sustainable stewardship programme

• Communicating with individual givers via email and phone

• Identification of mid-level and major donor prospects among individual givers, and proactive prospect research and cultivation

• Supporting external grant-writers to apply for grants, and report-writing

• Managing, recording and submitting monthly appeals to trusts and foundations

• Organising both fundraising and stewardship events

• Running online campaigns and appeals, including creating assets, writing copy, merging emails, using social media platforms.

• Keeping accurate and up-to-date records of grants and securely storing all fundraising data (e.g. donor data, Gift Aid forms) in accordance with GDPR)

• Managing all fundraising data, including managing and developing the use of a CRM database (currently Salesforce) that is also used to store client data.

2.  OPERATIONS

• Running our office processes and procedures (eg Health & Safety and insurance, managing office services, utilities, petty cash, data storage, updating policies, general office upkeep including stationary, office supplies etc)

• Operational support for different project areas (eg collating statistics, updating the database, creating evaluation reports, managing volunteer applications, etc)

• Taking responsibility along with other staff for answering phone calls, booking appointments for clients

• Developing the CRM for recording client data and impact reporting in addition to donor data

• Attend Choices Management Team meetings (on Thursdays) and occasionally attend Board meetings as required (weekday evenings)

 

PLEASE NOTE: This job description gives a broad overview of the types of responsibilities but is subject to change in discussion with line manager/trustees based on needs/demands in the work of Choices Islington.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Essential:

•  Mature Christian faith. In order to safeguard Choices’ Christian culture and ethos and in keeping with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9 Para 3) Choices’ Trustees have applied an occupational requirement to this role whereby the post holder will be committed to upholding and modelling Choices’ Christian ethos.

• Supportive of the work of Choices

• Experience of working as a fundraiser (ideally within individual giving and community fundraising)

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with experience of engaging with a wide range of stakeholders

• Ability to proactively build and develop positive relationships internally and externally 

• Excellent organisation skills

• Strong project management/administration skills, preferably in the charity sector

• IT and social media literate (experience of mailing systems e.g. MailChimp is desirable)

• Experience of working with CRMs/databases 

• Self-motivated and confident working alone

• Solutions-focused

• Excellent interpersonal skills and team player

• Capacity to be flexible and innovative in the changing circumstances of a small, but growing charity

Desirable:

• Entrepreneurial thinking

• Knowledge of safeguarding

• Knowledge and experience of using Salesforce (CRM)

 

How to apply:

Application is by CV and covering letter with reference to the job description and person specification. Please set out clearly what skills, experience and qualities you will bring to the role and how your Christian faith informs your understanding of Choices’ work and vision.

Please include the name and contact details of two referees: one to be your most recent employer and the other a senior leader at your church who knows you well. References will not be sought prior to the interview.

The closing date for applications is 10.00am on June 30th, but we may close before this if we find the right candidate. You will be notified if you have been shortlisted for an interview.

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser to work for this evangelical Christian charity. 

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced individual who has successfully held a post in fundraising or development, with a proven track record, to make a real difference and mark on the future and impact of this amazing charity, as well as being a unique opportunity to further develop and hone their experience.

You will be an innovative individual with proven communication skills. You will have responsibility for maintaining and building relationships with current and new major donors, of developing and implementing appropriate ‘thank you’ strategies ensuring that donors’ gifts are acknowledged quickly, and ensuring that every major donor receives the due care and attention they need to stay connected to the ministry.

This is a full time role however we would also consider part time (3 days per week). The location is flexible so there is potential for this to be a home-based role.

There is an occupational requirement for the job holder of this position to be a committed Christian. 

In the first instance please submit a CV with covering letter. Please specify if you are looking for a full time or part time role.

Head of Programme Finance & Compliance (maternity cover)

Salary: £50,500 - £53,300 per annum, depending on experience + good range of benefits

Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract – 36.5 hours per week

Based: Milton Keynes

World Vision is an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries.

Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy we’ve helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. And as a Christian organisation, everything we do is motivated by our faith as we strive to reflect God’s unconditional love.

Work for World Vision UK and you will be part of a truly global Partnership, building brighter futures for vulnerable children.

Job Purpose

Do you have what it takes to lead a high performing, multi-disciplinary team and help leverage to the full the financial resources World Vision UK commits to improving the lives of the most vulnerable children around the world?  We are looking for a qualified accountant who is a strategic thinker, able to maintain a strong culture of financial and risk management whilst at the same time bringing innovation and continuous improvement to the way we both raise and invest our resources. 

In this role you will work directly in the part of World Vision UK that currently raises half of our annual revenue, and that oversees the implementation of our life-changing programmes overseas. As such, it is critical that you have a strong alignment with our vision for impact, balanced with the commercial acumen to help us grow sustainable future business. This is a dynamic, non-traditional finance leadership role in which you will have substantial responsibilities while also benefiting from considerable freedom to operate.  

You will need to be a great team player, able to influence and bring the best out of others. A strong team leader and people manager and have the ability to work effectively across the organisation.

As an active Christian* this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.

In addition to the salary offered, we offer good benefits including pension, generous holiday entitlement and free parking (MK only).

 Please upload your CV of full employment history explaining any gaps of employment and reasons for leaving your previous employer. This must be accompanied with a covering letter stating how you meet the essential criteria given in the Job Description.

Closing Date for applications: 14th June 2020

Interview Dates: 18th and 19th June 2020

World Vision UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.

As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

By submitting your application, you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision UK - Job Applicant Privacy Notice is available on our website.

No agencies please.

*Permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010

Job Title: Bread-Making Facilitator/ Community Development Worker

Location of job: Somewhere Else, 2nd Floor, 96 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4HY

Job Type: Part Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term from 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2021

Hours: 15 hours per week

Salary: £7,254 per annum
Closing Date: Thursday 11th June 2020

We are looking for a young person who...:
- Is vibrant, committed and open to new and exciting leadership opportunities in a city centre setting

- Is passionate about participating fully in all aspects of a diverse and inclusive Christian community.

What is the role about?

- Reaching out with ‘outrageous hospitality’ to all who cross our threshold

- Developing your practical and spiritual leadership skills

- Growing the work to connect with more local young people and showing them by example how special and rewarding a life with Christ can be.

What's in it for you?

- An exciting opportunity to use your gifts and skills, learn and hone new ones, explore your vocation/calling in a unique environment of acceptance, and flourish with our support.

Occupational requirements

- Age 18-23

- To be a Christian

In return, we offer an exceptional pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement (plus an extra 3 days’ leave granted over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, Flexi-leave and a Connexional Well-being adviser.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by the Methodist Church.

For an informal discussion with a member of the team please contact
Interviews will be held via ZOOM on Wednesday 1st July 2020
Job Title: Bread-Making Facilitator/ Community Development Worker

Location of job: Somewhere Else, 2nd Floor, 96 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4HY
Job Type: Part Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term from 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2021

Hours: 15 hours per week
Salary: £7,254 per annum
Closing Date: Thursday 11th June 2020

We are looking for a young person who...:
- Is vibrant, committed and open to new and exciting leadership opportunities in a city centre setting

- Is passionate about participating fully in all aspects of a diverse and inclusive Christian community.

What is the role about?

- Reaching out with ‘outrageous hospitality’ to all who cross our threshold

- Developing your practical and spiritual leadership skills

- Growing the work to connect with more local young people and showing them by example how special and rewarding a life with Christ can be.

What's in it for you?

- An exciting opportunity to use your gifts and skills, learn and hone new ones, explore your vocation/calling in a unique environment of acceptance, and flourish with our support.

Occupational requirements
- Age 18-23

- To be a Christian

In return, we offer an exceptional pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement (plus an extra 3 days’ leave granted over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, Flexi-leave and a Connexional Well-being adviser.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by the Methodist Church.

For an informal discussion with a member of the team please contact

Interviews will be held via ZOOM on Wednesday 1st July 2020

Job Title: One Programme: Cymru Wales Youth Representative

Location of job: Home based but with potential travel across Wales
Job Type: Part Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term from 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2021
Hours: 15 hours per week
Salary: £7,254 per annum
Closing Date: 11th June 2020

We are looking for a young person who...:
- Has passion, energy and drive for the young people of Wales
- Knows the challenges facing young people
- Is willing to fully advocate for young people in all arenas

What is the role about?
- Helping to shape and create the Methodist Church in Wales
- Growing relationships of integrity with young people across Wales
- Designing and resourcing events for young people and churches

What's in it for you?
- A real opportunity to develop leadership qualities
- Full support given from a dedicated team
- Develop practices and structures that can shape the church

Occupational requirements
- Age 18-23
- To be a Christian

In return, we offer an exceptional pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement (plus an extra 3 days’ leave granted over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, Flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by the Methodist Church.

Interviews will be held via ZOOM on Monday 29th June 2020

Aims of the role

The Supporter Engagement team is responsible for communications and fundraising for Wycliffe Bible Translators. The Major Donor Fundraiser will support the Relationships Director to manage our portfolio of major donors.  This will be a varied role which includes developing major donor relationships, managing the major donor lifecycle for individual donors, helping coordinate major donor events, and working with the Relationships Director to ensure that all research, administration and data on major donors is kept updated.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience for anyone interested in developing this crucial income stream through good relationships with our growing portfolio of major donors. The role will be in keeping with Wycliffe’s mission to be an expression of the Christian life and faith.

Key tasks

Working as part of the Supporter Engagement team, and adhering to all departmental procedures, the Major Donor Fundraiser will:

• Represent the organisation to major donors and other supporters in a manner consistent with our ethos, values, branding guidelines, and strategic priorities
• Manage the relationships with major donors in such a way that Wycliffe’s ministry is understood and opportunities to invest are presented appropriately
• Manage a caseload of 50-100 prospective and current key relationships. This involves creating individual plans to develop the relationships, keeping accurate records, providing regular reporting and proposals, meeting agreed annual income targets and progressively growing these
• Assist the Relationships Director in organising events at which major donors and trust representatives will be invited to fund key projects within the Wycliffe portfolio
• Develop and manage the legacy marketing plan, including running agreed events, developing legacy literature and soliciting pledges
• Have a good understanding of where funds are needed, working with colleagues to ensure the necessary supporting information is available
• Make effective use of the organisation’s database, ensuring all relevant information on people and activity is captured in compliance with data protection legislation
• Support the Relationships Director with research into prospective major donors
• Work with fundraising colleagues to deliver a joined-up programme of relationships and income generation
• Accompany major donors on overseas trips when appropriate
• Promote major donor awareness across the organisation to develop a culture of all-staff involvement in major donor activities, and raise awareness of its importance for the benefit of the organisation
• Pray regularly for the key relationships and trusts team, supporter engagement team and wider Wycliffe staff
• Any other tasks and responsibilities as directed by the Relationships Director

Person specification

Essential

• Warm and outgoing personality, able to build good relationships within a small team
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to take initiative
• A high degree of personal organisation, with the ability to prioritise and multitask
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Fully committed to upholding Wycliffe’s aims and values
• Comfortable participating in daily office prayer meetings

 Desirable

• Educated to degree level (a new graduate willing to be trained will be considered)
• Experience of working in a similar role
• Knowledge of relationship management software such as Salesforce
• Personal experience of cross-cultural mission
• Problem-solving skills, with the ability to find creative solutions

Job Title: One Programme Participant

Location of job: Youth Genesis Trust Ltd
Job Type: Part Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term from 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2021
Hours: 15 hours per week
Salary: £7,254 per annum
Closing Date: Thursday 11th June 2020
 

We are looking for a young person who...: 
- Is committed to making a positive difference in the community.

What is the role about? 
- Meeting the needs of the local community.

What's in it for you? 
- An opportunity for learning and development and theological reflection

Occupational requirements 
- Age 18-23

In return, we offer an exceptional pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement (plus an extra 3 days’ leave granted over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, Flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by the Methodist Church.

Interviews will be held via ZOOM on Tuesday 30th June 2020.

Grant Officer

Do you want to use your excellent working knowledge of Government grants to help mothers and children living in poverty? Do you feel called to use your project management and finance skills for a purpose and can create excellent working relationships? If yes, we would love to hear from you!

Position: Grant Officer

Location: Office-based in Fleet with some work from home days’ negotiable

Salary: £28,100 pa

Hours: 35 hours per week over flexible working pattern

Duration: Full-Time fixed term contract for 3 years

Benefits: Enhanced pension scheme, 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, non-contributory pension scheme (10% employer contribution), enhanced holiday allowance, Income Protection & Group Life cover.

Closing Date: 10am, 8th June 2020

Interview Date: w/c 15th June 2020

About the Role

The charity is looking for Grant Officer to help with the mission to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name. By delivering on the reporting and compliance of its DfID grant, you will play a pivotal part in the expansion of the work into statutory funding. This is an integral part of the organisations future growth plans.

As Grant Officer, you will utilise your experience of forming significant working relationships with programme implementers overseas, understanding the context, complexities and impact of the work and presenting this to the UK government. Exploring new ways of working globally and utilising these new ways to impact the lives of thousands of mothers and babies living in poverty.

Responsibilities include:

• Actively maintain and promote the charity’s Christian ethos and values.
• Deliver the DfID grant work.
• Ensure opportunities to collaborate are maximised.

About You

To flourish in this role, you’ll need:

• An excellent working knowledge of Government grants.
• Excellent qualifications or skills in monitoring and evaluation.
• Excellent skills in project management.
• Excellent skills in finance.
• An ability to create excellent working relationships.
• An understanding of the work of the third sector and public sector.
• An ability to communicate clearly, concisely and persuasively, verbally and in writing.
• Be knowledgeable of current international development thinking.
• Educated to a degree level. A degree in a relevant study or be able to show relevant work-based experience.
• Core office/administrative skills. You must be fluent in English and competent in written and numerical work, with experience of basic office systems such as Microsoft Office.

We need you to be:

• Personally committed to the Christian faith. There’s an occupational requirement for the holder of this role to be a practising Christian, in order to promote the organisations ethos and help others to experience, explore and express the faith-based motivation of our work.
• Deeply connected to the organisations ministry to children and aligned to the charity’s cultural attributes.
• A ‘people person’ and strategic thinker.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team with good listening and communication skills.
• Able to meet the requirements of the position with or without reasonable adjustment.

This is an office-based with some work from home days’ negotiable, full-time fixed term position for 3 years, 35 hours per week over flexible working pattern. The successful candidate must be available to travel to Westminster for regular meetings.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as our client reserves the right to change the closing date of their vacancies. Late applications may be considered.

Please note that our client can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK and all candidates must be personally committed to the Christian faith and be able to respect, uphold and work within our client’s Christian mission, values, culture and faith statements. This individual will represent and speak on behalf of a Christian charity and as such the Occupational Requirement for an active Christian faith is justified under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, clause 3.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Grant Officer, Grants Officer, Grant, Grants, Reporting, Compliance, Compliance Officer, Government Grants, Project Manager, Project Management. 

Passionate - Relatable - Pioneer - Organised - Encourager - Adaptable - Emotionally Intelligent

Do some of the words above describe who you are? Do you have the passion and motivation to both maintain and develop volunteering in a long established charity? Can you enthuse individuals, church groups and businesses to volunteer? Do you have creative ideas to develop the volunteer experience?

inHope relies upon a dedicated volunteer force of over 500 people from across the city. Our volunteers are both highly valued and central to our work; in fact, without them our four projects could not deliver the services that they are set up to provide to some of Bristol’s most vulnerable people.

Owing to retirement, we have been able to create a new role of Volunteer Manager. We are seeking candidates who are either able to hit the ground running whilst seeking to stretch and grow their skills and experience, or have a proven track record of overseeing a diverse volunteering programme. The charity has a development trajectory which includes achieving and maintaining NCVO’s Investors in Volunteers accreditation and our new manager will take the lead on this important task.

As Volunteer Manager you will be a full member of the Senior Management Team, reporting to the CEO.

• Salary: up to £36K FTE (subject to experience), paid on a pro-rata basis if not full-time;
• Full-Time: 40 hours per week but open to consider part-time of 32 hours per week;
• Workplace pension with matched contribution of up to 5%.

inHope. is a Christian charity that has been working in Bristol for 35 years. We are dedicated to helping those with life disrupting problems, such as food poverty, homelessness and addiction, to establish healthy and independent lives.

There are Occupational Requirements for this role to be filled by a Christian. Our Statement of Faith, Vision and Values, and Equality and Diversity policy are available upon request.

Job Title: The Story Project Coordinator

Location of job: Cliff College, Derbyshire

Job Type: Part Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term from 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2021

Hours: 15 hours per week

Salary: £7,254 per annum

Closing Date: 11/6/2020

We are looking for a young person who...:

is passionate about telling and hearing people’s stories
is excited to live in a community of young Christians

What is the role about?

encouraging and enabling people to tell their stories
creating resources, managing the website, creating social media, telling stories

What's in it for you?

A key role at the heart of the second year of The Story Project
Living in a community of young people at Cliff College

Occupational requirements

Age 18-23
To be a Christian

In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian and we would expect our to adhere to our values as a church.
In return, we offer an exceptional pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement (plus an extra 3 days’ leave granted over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, Flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by the Methodist Church.

Interviews will be held via ZOOM on Tuesday 7th July 2020

Interview Date: 07-Jul-2020

Youthscape is an exciting, dynamic organisation, constantly undertaking new projects and developing new models and resources.

We are seeking a financial controller who is familiar with charity SORP requirements and who thrives in a fast paced organisation and is able to adapt to the ever changing needs of the organisation. 

The key areas of repsonsibility within this role are: 

• Managing the day to day operations of the finance function.
• Delivering Youthscape’s monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Undertaking financial Planning
• Delivering Youthscape's statutory commitments
• Assisting with grant applications and reporting

The successful candidate will ideally have a relevant accounting qualification, knowledge of FRS102 and the Charity SORP and experience within the not for profit sector.  They should have 3 years+ experience of management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and the preparation of statutory accounts. They will be highly numerate with excellent analytical skills, interpersonal skills and communication skills. A passion for youth work and young people is also highly desirable.

The post is subject to the requirement that the holder be a practising Christian, under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.  As part of the Youthscape community you will be expected to take part in weekly chapels, termly retreats and regular prayer.

This role is part time (28 hours) and offers flexible working.

For further details on the role please visit our website where application forms can also be found.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 25th March 2020

Interviews will take place on Thursday 2nd April 2020