A large, very well established and core vital human rights charity based in London are actively recruiting for a Legacy Marketing Specialist for a 1-year fixed term contract. This role could extend thereafter although not guaranteed it will be a very important role for this organisation.

Key areas of responsibility for this pivotal role will include:

* Strategy and operational planning
* Operational and resource management
* Creative development and execution; audience targeting
* Compliance
* External environment, relationships and networking
* Health and safety
* Equality and diversity

The successful candidate will obtain good knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of legacy fundraising, relationship stewardship and direct marketing that will enable them to deliver a legacy marketing and stewardship programme that enhances the brand reputation of this key organisation that complies with internal policy, procedures and relevant regulation and legislation.

Previous experience of developing and managing successful legacy marketing campaigns and projects to deadline and within budget will be vital to completing this role accurately and effectively and in return for your continued hard and smart work this charity offers a truly brilliant team spirited dynamic working environment with a good salary and benefits package to match.

If this role sounds of firm interest to you and you have the necessary skill set please submit to TPP Recruitment today a copy of your most up to date CV and contact details.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work within a busy, fast paced and leading Fundraising Team within a Direct Marketing Executive capacity for a very well-established and highly commendable human rights organisation for a 1-year fixed term contract.

The main areas of responsibility for this role will include:

* Project management
* Budgets and planning
* Creative development
* Working with stakeholders

Previous experience of working in the fundraising sector will be vital as will the understanding of the principles of fundraising and what motivates people to give as well as the knowledge and understanding of marketing strategy and tactics to recruit, develop and retain customers.

A confident manner and personable approach will also be essential to the successful completion of this role as you will be liaising with a variety of key internal and external colleagues on a very regular basis.

If you have some previous relevant experience and are keen to learn more and further develop your Direct Marketing career within a brilliant worthy organisation then please submit to TPP Recruitment today a copy of your most up to date CV and contact details.

Location:Amman, Jordan; London, UK; or other European cities where IRC is registered

Reports to:  Vice President, International Development

Department: International Development, Global Partnerships and Philanthropy

Salary: Competitive salary

Background/IRC Summary:  

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

IRC's Global Partnerships and Philanthropy (GPP) department is responsible for the global delivery of the International Rescue Committee’s private sector resources (financially contributing circa USD200m per annum, as well as key partnerships and influence that support our mission), and plays an important strategic role in the creation of IRC’s brand, awareness and support for its advocacy goals.

The IRC's strategy centers on its ambition to continue to improve the scale and effectiveness of IRC programs worldwide with evidence of what works best to impact people’s lives in conflict and fragile settings. GPP comprises colleagues and teams delivering marketing, account management, leadership gifts, board liaison, corporate partnerships, brand stewardship and communications to support this work.  These colleagues are primarily located in the USA at present – but IRC plans to significantly expand its global fundraising footprint.  Other colleagues within IRC are also deeply engaged with private funding & partners – in particular within Europe, US Resettlement and field programmes – and we need to work in close integrated collaboration to ensure best use of resources and highest impact for IRC.

GPP has begun delivering a new radical and ambitious 2020 Private Sector Engagement strategy that will enhance IRC’s ability to ‘punch above its weight’ in income, partnership and awareness. At the same time – believing that the root of our success lies in a high performance team and culture - we need to build our internal infrastructure, ensure we build a strong global team, a dynamic culture, a forward thinking ethos, and establish 21st century analytics, reporting, operational and business management practices that will help us achieve our ambitious goals.

Job Overview/Summary:

IRC maintains a growing portfolio of Gulf-based partners, primarily in UAE, KSA, Qatar and Kuwait in support of its global programmatic work. To explore a wider range of opportunities, as well as to improve its current partnerships management, the Organization seeks to employee a top-tier professional to lead its engagement with the private-sector in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

The selected candidate will be tasked with both upholding IRC’s existing portfolio as well as crafting, devising and executing in-country as well as regional strategies to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects with the capacity to give 5 and 6+ figure leadership gifts (corporates, foundations, High-Net-Worth Individuals). The Director will work closely with colleagues in the region as well as globally as well as IRC senior staff and its leadership.

Reporting to the Vice President, International Development, the Director, Foundation MENA, serves a critical role in helping to develop and implement IRC’s Gulf Strategy. S/he will be expected to understand the needs and performance of donors and prospects, communicate and collaborate superbly with colleagues, business partners and supporters, think strategically, make recommendations, offer creative solutions and manage systems to continually grow and improve the IRC’s donor relationships and driving the organization’s strategy in the GCC region for engagement with the private sector.

Major Responsibilities:

• Cultivate, solicit, and steward a high-risk portfolio of leadership donors and prospects;
• Craft, implement, and execute strategies to engage current and expand GCC-based portfolios of leadership donors;
• Build a strong fundraising structure including a prospect pipeline and donor giving tracks within the GCC countries to support IRC’s global programming;
• Work with IRC’s senior leadership, program staff, and relevant colleagues across IRC to build compelling cases for philanthropic investment and engagement opportunities for donors and prospects;
• Establish and maintain a quick and steady pace of communications and face-to-face visits and track progress utilizing Salesforce and other software applications;
• Lead one Officer (and indirectly oversee an Account Manager, led directly by the Officer) focused on the MENA portfolio.
• Undertake special projects as requested.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to:  Vice President, International Development; 
Position directly supervises:  Officer, MENA

Indirect Reporting: N/A
Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: Collaborate with International Development Team in NY on solicitation and cultivation materials, invitations, and tracking; to develop strategy for leadership donors and on portfolio management.  Receive materials from International Program and Regional/Country-office

External:  IRC donors and prospects. Collaborate with IRC senior leadership to develop an overarching vision for global HNWI support at the IRC, articulating that vision to key constituencies in order to encourage and develop a cross-functional, multi-location culture of effective and innovative engagement;

Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree a plus.

Work Experience:

8 years of progressive non-profit fundraising experience and demonstrated expertise in leadership gifts fundraising. 

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; Arabic would be an asset; previous experience in Gulf-based fundraising would be a strong advantage.
• Ability to interpret a broad vision and translate it into actionable steps to drive projects forward;
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel;
• Demonstrated database management skills;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• A high level of energy, self-confidence, initiative, and follow-through;
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as take initiative independently;
• Ability to multi-task in response to shifting priorities;
• Commitment to respect and maintain confidentiality of donor information;
• Interest in global humanitarian work is preferred; and MUST include explanation of your interest in your cover letter.

Language Skills:  English-mandatory; Arabic an asset.

Certificates or Licenses: Driver’s License

Working Environment: 

Regional travel would be required, with occasional international travel to NY and/or other field locations as needed.

ETI is a leading alliance of companies, trade unions and NGOs that promotes respect for worker’s rights worldwide. ETI’s company members include major high street retailers, luxury fashion labels and supermarkets and it works together with the membership and international partners to drive long-lasting change for workers in global supply chains.

The Strategic Lead will provide leadership and expert insight within the General Merchandise sector (electronics, furniture, rubber, stone and more) to drive and manage the design, development and implementation of key global supply chain programmes and other related initiatives to better protect the rights of workers around the world. We are looking for someone with experience working collaboratively with diverse groups of clients or stakeholders, including for company representatives, NGOs and Trade Unions and expertise working with and analysing supply chains in the Global South.

ETI has positioned itself as a global leader in offering multi-stakeholder and long-term solutions to complex and challenging issues, striving to achieve respect for workers worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to positively influence multiple major businesses to have a truly positive impact on the lives of workers in the global supply chain.

Salary commensurate with skills and experiences. Benefits include 7% pension, 25 days holiday, cycle-to-work scheme, childcare vouchers and interest free travel loan.

Legacy Marketing Specialist
12 month FTC

Human rights charity is seeking a Legacy Marketing Specialist to manage the development and delivery of their legacy marketing and stewardship programme to recruit and retain legacy pledgers and ultimately grow legacy income.

With support and direction from the Supporter Retention and Development Manager, Head of Individual Giving and Director of Fundraising, you will lead on developing / refining a legacy marketing growth strategy

You will have the following skills and experience:
- Proven experience of developing and managing successful legacy marketing campaigns and projects to deadline and within budget
- Experience of developing or refining legacy marketing strategy which succeeded in growing a legacy pledger programme

Location:  New York, NY HQ USA or London, UK

Job Description

The Governance Technical Unit, within the Crisis, Response, Recovery & Development department, is responsible for developing and overseeing the quality of IRC’s program portfolio of key interventions contributing to the Power of the people we serve, as well as to the governance aspects of service delivery that contribute to IRC’s other sectoral outcomes. Our work helps those we support have a greater degree of influence over the collective decisions that affect their lives, be able to choose where to live, as well as have access to effective and responsive services.

The Governance Technical Unit has 13 staff members and an annual budget of approximately $3 million dollars.The Unit receives direct funding from governments, foundations, and private donors.

Location: New York or London

SCOPE OF WORK: This position provides grants management, budget management, project management, and administrative support to the Governance Technical Unit. This includes overseeing the financial health of the Unit, support the Program Manager in the management of the Unit’s grant portfolio, and carrying out administrative tasks for the Director, Deputy Director, Senior Technical Advisors, Technical Advisors, and consultants.The Grants and Budget Manager will report directly to the Senior Director – Governance with indirect reporting lines to the Program Manager on grants and project management support.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Annual Operating Budget and Unit Finances

• Develop and revise the Governance Unit fiscal year operating budget in accordance to schedule; provide recommendations for addressing any budget issues
• Analyze unit needs and spending patterns throughout the fiscal year to ensure the most effective use of funding and identification of any gaps or duplication in coverage
• Ensure financial requirements and documentation related to Unit expenses are fully understood and complied with so that transactions are completed on a timely basis and correctly charged. Work with HQ finance staff to address any recurrent or systematic problems
• Develop and update staff salary allocation mapping, in collaboration with the Technical Director
• Create time and effort reports for Governance Unit staff members and ensure timely submission
• Track salary allocations and spending, coordinating with regional and country staff on budget and grants management as necessary

Grants and Budget Management

• Assist the Program Manager to manage a portfolio of TU-led grants ranging in size between $50,000 to $3,500,000, adhering to donor compliance requirements and budget conditions
• Support the Program Manager in the proposal development process, including the creation of proposal budgets, ensuring compliant and timely submissions
• Ensure utilization of IRC standard grant management processes (OTIS, opening, review and closing meetings)
• Review, track and analyze grant expenditures; prepare budget versus actual reports on a monthly basis to ensure expenses are in line with grant requirements and projected spending
• Provide administrative support to grants including but not limited to financial recoding, consultant hiring, document signing, and managing OTIS (Opportunity Tracking Information System) workflows
• Prepare and submit timely, accurate and relevant donor narrative and financial reports, coordinating contributions from country programs and IRC technical units
• Coordinate any modifications and changes to grant agreements

Project Management Support

• Work with the Program Manager to develop and manage detailed implementation plans for projects, with clearly defined roles, responsibilities, dependencies, risks, and timeframes
• Work with the Program Manager to manage logical frameworks to support the effective monitoring for the quality and scope of activities/outputs, and progress towards expected results
• Initiate and facilitate periodic coordination meetings and calls to review project progress, identify opportunities for improved learnings and synergies, and identify corrective action as required
• Develop purchase orders, contract payments and other finance transactions; coordinating with Global Supply Chain, Finance, or outside vendors as needed

General Administration

• Support the Program Manager to provide administrative support to the team as needed and coordinate unit operational needs
• Respond to day-to-day communications in a timely manner, ensuring that relevant team members are informed and copied as necessary.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree required, Masters degree preferred, in a relevant field (political science, international relations, economics, public policy, business, finance, etc.)

Work Experience: Minimum 2 years work experience, preferably with a non-profit organization. Grants, budget, and project management experience a plus.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrated math skills and Microsoft Excel required; experience with organizational information and financial systems needed
• Excellent organizational skills: the ability to work independently & productively in a fast-paced environment and ability to effectively see projects through from start to finish
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for internal and external audiences
• Able to work collaboratively in a team, a flexible work attitude and a calm manner
• Prior experience in managing donor-funded grants and budgets preferred but not required
• Fluency in French preferred but not required

In this brand new exciting role you will work with the fundraising and service teams to identify and inspire major and local supporters to engage in community fundraising for an ambitious , inspiring charity.

The Charity
This amazing charity supports people who have to represent themselves in court and aims to reduce the disadvantage of people facing the civil and family justice system without a lawyer, enabling them to access justice and believe that no one should face court alone.

The Role
Implement and develop the new community fundraising strategy to inspire cause-led community fundraising.
Lead on regular, supportive reviews with each local Service Manager, discussing barriers to income growth, tactical support, and gaining insight for the fundraising team on service developments.
Promote Community Fundraising using third-party marketing channels to engage current and new audiences.
Work with the Community Corporate Manager and Corporate Manager to engage corporate audiences, maximise gifts in kind and get sponsorship for our participation events, ensuring each event has a high return on investment.
Work with Service Managers to identify major supporters (individuals and organisations) in their region who could be engaged with our work. Research, pipeline and segment major supporters.

The Candidate
Experience of Community Fundraising
Experience of developing high quality fundraising materials.
Experience of developing good working relationships with volunteers.
Outstanding social skills for both workplace and social fundraising contexts.
Competent use of Microsoft Word, Excel and use of email.

IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Introduction

Afghan Association Paiwand (Paiwand) is a registered charity and limited company founded in 2002. Paiwand aims to benefit the Afghan and other Refugee and Migrant communities in the United Kingdom through reducing poverty, advancing education, and relieving suffering through a number of services including advocacy, mental health support, supplementary education, social support, accommodation for unaccompanied minors, youth and mentoring services and others. It currently assists over 2000 beneficiaries each year throughout North and North West London.

Aims of the post

• To support unaccompanied and former unaccompanied minor young men with settling into semi-independent living in the UK;
• To create a welcoming and safe space for residents throughout the supported accommodation service;
• To provide an efficient service that adheres to the best practice, working closely with partners including Local Authority children’s services, colleges, healthcare providers and the job centre
• To promote Paiwand’s services
• To form new partnerships and strengthen current ones
• To look for opportunities to maintain/expand current housing arrangements

Main duties and responsibilities

The Housing Manager will have an overall responsibility to manage and oversee the following areas with the help of a small team of staff and volunteers:

Wellbeing

• To oversee and support up to 12 young residents (all male, 16-21);
• To conduct needs assessments with young people;
• To draw up Action Plans in accordance with social services’ outcomes for each child and ensuring their progress;
• To signpost and liaise with relevant professionals on behalf of each young person;
• Key work duties for young people, including scheduling and assigning some key work duties to Accommodation & Development Manager. Key work duties include attending and advocating at appointments with college, health settings, legal meetings, Home Office, court, job centre.
• To be the main point of contact for individual social workers from looked-after children teams;
• To attend LAC review meetings and follow up on actions discussed;
• To maintain accurate files for each young person, including action plans and copies of all important documents;
• To be on-call on designated evenings and/or weekends;
• To run monthly life skills workshops (CV writing, mental wellbeing, sexual health, etc.) for residents from each house.

House Management

• To maintain domestic aspects of the houses in order
• To make sure, the residents’ needs are fulfilled
• To promote a culture of care amongst young people
• To develop and maintain a database of services
• To make sure all the safeguarding procedures are in place and up to date
• To keep all related documents, certificates and licences updated

Financial Management:

• To manage the housing budget as planned
• To develop cost effective methods for house maintenance

Monitoring and Evaluation

• To report monthly and annually to the Director
• Monthly reporting on each young person’s progress to social services;

• To participate in the collection of data for monitoring and evaluation of Paiwand’s supported accommodation services;

• To maintain the confidentiality of clients with external parties at all times unless authorised otherwise by the line manager.

Equal opportunities

• To abide by and promote Afghan Association Paiwand’s Equal Opportunities policy;
• To take positive action to encourage the participation of service users who experience discrimination for reasons of gender, national or ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or health status.

Policies

• To participate in the development and review of the supported accommodation services guidelines and protocols;
• To work in accordance with Afghan Association Paiwand’s policies and procedures.

Networking and publicity

• To publicise Paiwand’s supported accommodation services to potential partners through visits to projects, community organisations and statutory services;
• To work collaboratively with said organisations to ensure effective partnership and promote best practice.

General

• To attend and participate in regular supervision with the Director
• To take part in training and professional development

• To manage own Housing team meetings
• To participate in cover arrangements for absent colleagues;
• To carry out other relevant duties at the request of the Director
• To systemise the Housing project and keep a good record of all procedures

• To be flexible in working hours – occasional evening and weekend work will be required for which time off in lieu will be given. The Housing  Manager is encouraged to work flexitime and manage his/her own schedule to ensure he/she is not working excessive overtime.

Senior Legal Officer

Responsible to: Head of Legal Cluster

Salary range: Up to £45,000 (depending on experience)

Key relationships: Head of Legal Cluster, Legal Director, Legal Officers, Legal and Grants Officer, external lawyers, partners and beneficiaries

Location:  MLDI, The Foundry, 17 Oval Way, London SE11 5RR

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours (flexible), occasional evening and weekend work

The Media Legal Defence Initiative is a global charity that helps media defend their rights. We support independent media and (citizen) journalists who are under legal threat by making sure that lawyers are available to defend them. We engage in strategic litigation to improve laws regulating the media, make grants to organisations in various countries to run media defence programmes and build the capacity of the lawyers and organisations we work with on issues of media law, including through our training programme and individual case support. MLDI was set up in 2008 and has established itself as a leader in the field.

Role Summary

To conduct strategic litigation, provide case support to lawyers representing media and (citizen) journalists, deliver trainings on media law and strategic litigation, and help assess grant applications, working closely with the Head of Legal Cluster, Legal Director, Legal Officers and Legal and Grants Officer.

Main Responsibilities

• Strategic litigation
  • Developing strategic cases in the field of freedom of expression law and digital rights
  • Undertaking legal and factual research, including on comparative and international law on freedom of expression and related issues, and the legal environment in different countries
  • Case management
  • Drafting and/or editing briefs and other litigation materials as required, including amicus briefs
  • Helping maintain contacts with pro bono lawyers and other MLDI partners
  • Assisting in the preparation of MLDI’s litigation strategy
• Grant making and case support
  • Assisting the Legal and Grants Officer in vetting grant applications and preparing case assessments
  • As the primary point of contact for local lawyers receiving a grant from MLDI, assessing their need for case support and providing any support that may be necessary, e.g. providing advice on case strategy, reviewing proposed legal arguments or conducting research
  • Analysing case outcomes

• Training
  • Updating MLDI’s training modules and materials on a regular basis
  • Delivering trainings on litigating cases at regional mechanisms and free speech online
• Other responsibilities
  • Assisting  MLDI team members in reporting to MLDI’s board and donors by providing data regarding MLDI’s case work in a timely manner
  • Representing MLDI at public events at home and abroad as required
  • Contributing to the website and other materials for external use as required
  • Recruiting and managing legal volunteers

Person Specification

• Qualified lawyer or an advanced law degree
• At least five years’ experience working as a lawyer, preferably in human rights or media law
• A good understanding of international standards on freedom of expression
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a pleasant, diplomatic manner in interacting with colleagues at all levels, contacts and the general public
• Excellent time management and organisational skills including the ability to manage effectively multiple cases and projects in a fast-paced environment
• Fluency in English with excellent writing and editorial skills
• Proven ability to work in a diverse multi–cultural environment
• Proven ability to work in a small team
• Ability to work both independently and with others
• Integrity, professional discretion and ability to handle confidential matters
• Experience of working in different legal systems would be an advantage
• Good working knowledge (spoken and written) of French or Spanish would be an advantage

To apply for this role, please email your CV and covering letter referencing ‘Senior Legal Officer’  by 30 October 2019

Here at Human Appeal we have an exciting opportunity for a UK Programmes Manager to join our Programmes department on a full time basis as part of an initial 1 year fixed term contract. This role is flexible, and could be based at either our London office in Marylebone or our Manchester office in Cheadle. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary of £30-35k per annum in Manchester, or £30-38k per annum in London (inclusive of London weighting).

Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.

Key duties and responsibilities of our UK Programmes Manager:

- Developing a UK Programmes strategy for Human Appeal

- Researching opportunities of funding from local trusts, foundations and institutional donors and developing concept notes and proposals to win bids

- Running UK-based projects and campaigns, which may encompass working fundraising, coordinating volunteers, raising awareness and working directly with UK beneficiaries

- Managing partner agencies for UK programmes, from ensuring partners are selected professionally considering HA values, to monitoring progress against objectives to ensure projects will be completed to deadline

- Taking financial control for UK projects, by monitoring budgets for each project and ensuring that financial targets are met

- Raising the profile of Human Appeal in the UK charity sector through networking and attending key events

- Working in collaboration with a wide range of UK and global organisations and think tanks to undertake research, write papers and partake in discussions to ensure that Human Appeal is established as a thought-leader in the area of UK programmes

- Writing reports to evaluate UK programmes for a variety of audiences including HA donors and HA Board of Trustees

Benefits of joining us as our UK Programmes Manager include:

- 35 Days Annual Leave

- Matched Pension Contribution

- Flexible Working

- Employee Discounts and Memberships

What we’re looking for in our UK Programmes Manager:

- Graduate, ideally in a relevant field such as Social Sciences

- At least 5 years’ experience working in a similar role within the not-for-profit sector

- Highly organised and computer literate, with an ability to multitask and manage a busy workload

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrable experience of building networks

- Knowledgeable and passionate about the key thematic areas of Human Appeal’s UK programmes work, such as tackling homelessness

This would be the ideal role for an Experienced UK Charity Programmes Professional looking to further their career and continue to make a difference in the Charity Sector!

We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success please click ‘apply’ today to become our UK Programmes Manager – we would love to hear from you.

A Little Bit About Human Appeal…

What our CEO Says:

“We are faith-based but not faith-specific. We have faith in all of humanity and believe we can achieve great things when we work together. So, come and be part of a dynamic global charity where we celebrate our differences, as well as our common humanity”

Dr. Mohamed Ashmawey

What our Staff Say:

“I appreciate the support from the senior leadership team. The CEO is a hands-on leader who supports his workforce with passion and energy. He promotes his employees’ successes and motivates his teams to work harder”

Humeira, Donor Care Manager

“Everyone’s friendly and eager to help. We’re a small team, but everyone has their own thing about them that makes them unique. Someone teaches me something new every day! Everyone is close and we have lunch together. Being a part of Human Appeal is like a second family!”

Eleanor, Volunteers Assistant

“The reasons I have remained working within the charity sector, and specifically with Human Appeal, is the feeling of contentment. I feel that I am contributing towards a greater cause – I am part of a bigger picture – and I get to meet like-minded people”

Jahed, Business Analyst

What We Have Achieved So Far This Year:

- We have provided emergency aid to 10,770 of the most vulnerable people across Yemen

- We have supported 1,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

- We have provided 300 refugee families in Jordan with essential winter aid

- We have helped 36,643 people to have enough food to break their fast during Ramadan

- We have collected and distributed 21,124 coats to the homeless in the UK

- We have provided 258 families with emergency food packs in Manchester

COME AND JOIN THE FAMILY – click ‘apply’ today!

Liberty is an independent membership organisation. We challenge injustice, defend freedom and campaign to make sure everyone in the UK is treated fairly.

We are campaigners, lawyers, investigators and policy experts who work together to hold the powerful to account. We empower people to defend their rights and the rights of their family, friends and communities.

Our principles are guided by evidence and expertise – not political agenda, profit or popular opinion. We’re not afraid to speak uncomfortable truths or confront intolerance and abuse of power wherever we find it.

Together, we use our voice in courtrooms, in the news, on the streets and in politics to demand and deliver lasting change to benefit the many and the most vulnerable.

The Development Director plays a vital role ensuring Liberty has the diverse and sustainable income it needs to meet these challenges.

Reporting directly to the Director as part of Liberty’s Senior Management Team, the post-holder will take responsibility for implementing our ambitious fundraising and membership strategy, with the help of a team of talented, experienced and creative fundraisers. They will work with the Development Team and Liberty’s wider staff to build relationships and meet income targets from trusts and foundations, major and mid-level donors and members to fund Liberty’s vital work on human rights in the UK. 

They will be innovative and strategic, with substantial experience in a senior fundraising role. They will be nimble and creative as opportunities for fundraising arise, while ensuring the team works in a planned and proactive way to further Liberty’s strategic goals. 

Liberty is a high-profile campaigning organisation that has been fighting for human rights protection for over eighty years. Liberty works on a diverse array of human rights issues, including anti-discrimination, protest, free speech, police reform, migrants’ rights, technology and privacy, and access to justice. We are a uniquely multi-disciplinary team, working to achieve change through a powerful combination of lobbying, legal advice, strategic litigation, public campaigning, investigative journalism and member activism. Liberty has been standing up for people and holding the powerful to account since 1934 and it is needed now more than ever.

Strategic litigation is core to Liberty’s work. Our lawyers bring test cases in the domestic courts and the European Court of Human Rights to advance Liberty’s campaigning objectives.

Liberty is looking for a strategic lawyer to join our legal team.  We are looking for someone who can:

• Run existing and new test cases
• Conduct interventions
• Give advice on human rights and other issues
• Contribute to Liberty’s policy and campaigning work
• Act as a Liberty spokesperson

If you are a strategic litigator with a strong grounding in human rights law and a desire to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

No minimum PQE is required. The post is permanent and full-time.  Liberty offers a flexible working environment.

We welcome applications from everyone but, as disabled people and members of ethnic minority groups are currently under-represented at this level of post, we encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

You as the new Retail Community Fundraiser will play a pivotal role in the growth of income generation and support for the charity.

With a current portfolio of 11 shops and plans for expansion, the successful candidate will be responsible to drive community engagement, the need to raise awareness and funds is vital within community groups, businesses and friends of life groups. The successful candidate will also need to successfully recruitment volunteers to support this work in the areas surrounding our shops.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves connecting and building authentic relationships with people from all walks of life with varied interests and passions, can identify unique opportunities to engaging new areas and people, making Life their charity of choice and can do so by adapting strong communication skills.

You will need to be confident in speaking to groups, securing opportunities, recruiting and managing volunteers and attending events. You will be passionate to grow on our supporter base and develop income streams so we can save more lives.

We are looking for a highly motivated, tenacious and donor focused individual, who will enjoy the challenge of optimising relationships whilst taking the charity to new audiences. Previous fundraising, sales or marketing experience is desirable, along with strong existing connections.

Scope & Purpose:

The post holder is responsible for securing income and managing relationships with community groups, local businesses and volunteers. Building upon a supporter base you will develop income and awareness nationally through a variety of fundraising activities and events.

Communications & Digital Fundraising Officer

Reports to: Head of Evidence and Knowledge Management

Responsible for: Interns and or freelancers

Salary: £23,866 - £25,463 pro rata

Hours: 3 days a week (21 hours) – days are flexible and can be agreed on appointment

Terms: 12-month fixed-term contract, (possibility of renewal, subject to funding)

FORWARD is an African-led, women’s rights organisation. Our work focuses on the issues of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), child marriage, and other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) that impact on the health, dignity and wellbeing of African women and girls. We work for the day when African women enjoy equal rights and opportunities, have control over their own bodies and are free from violence. To achieve this, we work with community members, key professionals, policymakers, and through strategic networks and partnerships.

FORWARD is seeking an experienced Communications & Digital Fundraising Officer to work directly with the Head of Evidence and Knowledge Management and to lead on all FORWARD’s communications and digital fundraising strategies and activities. You will be expected to grow our digital and social media presence and to increase our online fundraising capacity and donations. You will also lead on all FORWARD’s communications, overseeing the content and design of all marketing materials and publications, planning external events, and managing arts projects and collaborations.

Job Purpose

You will lead on social communications and digital fundraising at an exciting time when FORAWARS has recently launched its new branding and website. You will make a significant contribution to the growth of the organisation’s brand and digital presence.

Your main responsibilities will be:

1. Website and social media management
2. Digital Fundraising
3. Communication, content creation and information dissemination
4. Other activities that will support the organisation run their external events

As part of the recruitment and selection process FORWARD may undertake DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) checks where appropriate for all individuals who will work directly with children and vulnerable adults. We are committed to welcoming people from diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences.  oFORWARD considers being female a Genuine Occupational Requirement for this post under the Equality Act 2010.

Closing date:  27 October 2019 and Interview dates: Week commencing 4th November.

To apply for this post please read the Job Description and send back a completed Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form

Please state this reference in your application: CDF2019

Due to the volume of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We are sorry we are unable to reply to all submissions.