Consortium for Street Children (CSC) is the only global street children’s rights network.  We are an international human rights organisation that raises street children’s voices, promotes their rights and improves their lives. We pursue our objectives through advocacy, research, development of resources and movement building. We have over 100 organisations and individuals in our network, working in 130 countries globally.  Our network is built of small grassroots and large international NGOs, working directly with street children on the ground, where they live, to change the world so that they can lead happy, fulfilled lives with dignity.

Reporting directly in to the Chief Executive, the Finance Officer is a key role for our organisation, ensuring financial accountability and integrity in line with all legal and industry standards, and supporting management of the office.  

We are seeking a proactive Finance Officer, who identifies issues and challenges ahead of time and proposes solutions to ensure the effective and smooth running of the organisation. They will be able to prioritise and manage a varied workload, and have a flexible, ‘can do’ attitude.  With superb interpersonal and communication skills they will be able to adapt their style to deal with a diverse international network when required. 

Our ideal candidate will have previous experience of:

• Financial management and budgetary oversight
• Producing project budgets and financial reports for donors
• Operational management processes including the oversight of outsourced contracts
• Providing support to the CEO and other colleagues in financial management facilitating the effective running of the organisation
• Day to day processing transactions, payroll and bank reconciliations

Working hours are 3 days a week. 4 days per week could be considered for the ideal candidate. The role offers 25 days annual leave entitlement pro rata (15 days). Employer contributions of 5% of gross salary are made to a pension fund.

To apply, please submit your covering letter (no more than one side of A4) and CV (no more than 3 pages) with “Financial Officer” in the subject line.  Please outline your past experience that is relevant for this role, and how it has given you the required skills and attributes, together and your interest in working for CSC. Please also state where you saw the job advertised.

The closing date for applications is midnight on the 26th November 2019. Interviews will be held shortly after this in early December.  A written and financial test will form part of the interview.

Specific Areas of Responsibility

Finance and Risk

• Responsible for all financial tracking of the organisation including recording and processing all transactions, monitoring and controlling finances;
• Ensure that invoices are paid on a timely basis in line with payment terms;
• Ensure that receipts are banked and recorded on a timely basis;
• Supporting in the production of monthly management accounts for approval by the Board Finance & Risk Committee, including analysis and commentary of CSC’s financial position;
• Account for project restricted funds of CSC, ensuring that income and spend is appropriately recorded and reported with donor compliance followed
• Implement financial and operational policies to ensure they are followed;
• Ensure that all legal, constitutional and regulatory obligations for financial aspects are met;
• Assist in the production of the annual accounts, support the auditors with the annual audit and ensure that the accounts are submitted to Companies House and the Charity Commission in line with the relevant deadlines;
• Track the cash flows, distinguishing between restricted and unrestricted expenditure, and related activities and ensuring funds are managed in accordance with SORP charity guidance;
• Support with managing overseas payments in foreign currencies when required

Income and Development

• Assist in the production of timely and accurate donor financial reports and track requests for payment as per agreed contracts and grants 
• Assist fundraising team to produce a regular pipeline document showing timings of expected income

Human Resources

• Co-ordinate and run payroll in liaison with outsourced payroll company;
• Process employee benefits, including managing annual leave and sickness records.
• Support in recruitment processes in line with the CSC recruitment policy, and ensure contracts and agreements are in place with all staff, volunteers and interns 
• Support the administration of the office, including IT and telephones; insurance, health and safety etc.
• Support in all tender and procurement processes and contracting. 
• The job description is a general outline of the job duties and responsibilities. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.  CSC is committed to providing a flexible working environment wherever possible.

Personal Specification

This person specification sets out the essential, minimum qualities we are seeking for this role.  Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the criteria. 

Experience/Knowledge

ESSENTIAL:

• Appropriate experience in a similar finance role including working with different cost centres, restricted funding, and management accounts
• Experience of administrative and operational management
• Knowledge of accounting software
• Understanding of HR processes including recruitment and payroll

DESIRABLE:

• Relevant third sector experience
• Experience of preparation annual statutory accounts
• Experience of financial donor reporting
• Experience of preparing accounts in line with the Charities SORP
• Experience with tendering and contracting
• Experience of supplier management

Competencies

ESSENTIAL:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to plan, manage and prioritise competing workloads
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to create and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL:

• Appropriate experience in a similar finance role

DESIRABLE:

• Relevent qualification in finance or business administration

Personal

ESSENTIAL:

• Commitment to street children’s rights
• High levels of personal integrity and honesty
• Commitment to equal opportunities

DESIRABLE:

• Knowledge / interest in human rights and international development

Oasis Charitable Trust is a multi-national charity supporting young people and their families in 11 countries worldwide. Our vision is for building healthy communities: places where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their full potential.

The Oasis Hub Oldham team have been successful in obtaining funding for a Community Kitchen Project Worker.  This person will support the Hub Team in running a community kitchen project, including cooking and serving food to over 100 young people at the Oasis Hub Oldham Hubabaloo Holiday club provision.

Key responsibilities will be:

• To support the project lead or provider in delivery of Oasis Community kitchen weekly sessions as well as our holiday club.
• Developing positive relationships with the volunteers working on these projects.
• Planning, preparing and delivering food (responding to dietary needs), and cleaning and tidying after.
• Assisting the Hub Leader by providing data for monitoring and evaluating purposes.
• Assisting with recruitment campaigns.

The successful post holder must have:

• A relevant qualification (minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate) and relevant experience (e.g. catering or café).
• A working knowledge of safeguarding, food hygiene and health and safety practices.
• Experience of working with and supporting volunteers.
• Be self-motivated, resilient, with excellent organisational and inter-personal skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a difference to communities on a local level, while individually improving the life chances of young people.  As part of the package, Oasis offers:

• A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution
• A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays)

If you are interested in this position, please email your CV to OasisUK or click "Apply" on this page.

This is an ongoing recruitment campaign and interviews will take place until a suitable candidate is interviewed.  So please send in applications as soon as possible.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

Action Duchenne was established in 2001 as the first national charity dedicated to supporting those living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. We invest in ground-breaking research, educational programmes and campaigns and are looking to appoint a highly motivated National Director (part-time) to work closely with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement their future vision. To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please visit our microsite.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 14 November 2019.

Ensemble Pour la Différence is an innovative and developing charity that works to improve livelihoods and wellbeing in Eastern Congo by helping to build the capacity and impact of social businesses in the Kivu region.

By 2024, Ensemble plans to establish their Bukavu office as a financially-independent, successful and highly effective organisation that helps local entrepreneurs to develop businesses that have a significant positive impact on society.

Today, Ensemble's offices in Bukavu and London (and networks of partners in Europe) offer social businesses in the region the financial, technological and consultative support needed to help bring their brilliant ideas and energy to life.

Despite the political and economic challenges, in a short time Ensemble has had a significant and meaningful impact across agriculture, energy, digital technology and healthcare.

Initially funded by private philanthropy, Ensemble has developed exciting partnerships with multinational corporations, funded relationships with trust and foundations, and built a network of individuals passionate about supporting entrepreneurship and innovation in Central Africa.

Ensemble are looking for a Head of Development to:

• Establish a giving circle or small community of high value donors amongst "non-traditional" philanthropists from contacts in London, Stockholm and New York with the capacity to contribute in excess of $40,000 annually
• Develop tailored donor journeys and engagement opportunities for existing high value donors to maximise partnerships secured in 2019
• Support the development of a 200-head sponsored gala event in Stockholm, to take place in September 2020
• Further develop their excellent impact reports and cases for support together with their team in Bukavu, reflecting plans to transfer all expertise and staffing capacity to Bukavu by 2024.

The role would best suit:

• An experienced fundraiser with an excellent grounding in the mechanics of major donor fundraising, able to articulate precisely how they have built high value major donor partnerships and how they would apply that expertise to Ensemble
• Someone able to find and engage audiences interested in "Tech for Good", mobile/digital connectivity sectors, and investment and finance communities with an interest in DRC, entrepreneurship, and innovation
• A personable, passionate and enthusiastic personality, able to work well in a small but fast-paced organisation.

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Martin Bartlett at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is a policy and action research organisation. We promote sustainable development to improve livelihoods and protect the environments on which these livelihoods are built. We specialise in linking local priorities to global challenges. IIED is based in London and works in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and the Pacific, with some of the world’s most vulnerable people. We work with them to strengthen their voice in the decision-making arenas that affect them - from village councils to international conventions.

This role will be situated in the Climate Change Group (CCG), providing overall managerial support to the development and smooth running of the Public Policy and Drylands Team and partner organisations within the programme. Working with public sector actors (governments, bilateral and multilateral partners and development finance institutions), to design and test innovative solutions for public and private investment in equitable and climate resilient development. This includes the design and delivery of politically astute policy, institutional and financial frameworks that enable national and local level actors (governments, enterprises and households) to scale-up investment in climate resilient initiatives.  

To succeed in this role, you must have a relevant graduate degree (or equivalent experience) along with excellent strategic and management skills. You have high quality problem-solving skills and have proven solid experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders from different backgrounds and cultures. You will be as comfortable working with international institutes, policy‑makers and civil society organisations as you will with internal contacts. The ideal candidate will be a clear and effective communicator both verbally and in written form and as such will be well versed in producing a range of communications and marketing materials for print and/or digital audiences.

This is a great opportunity for someone that has initiative, a can-do attitude, is influential in building relationships, a good strategic thinker and enjoys exploring new ideas.

For further information about the requirements of the role please download the job description.

Deadline for applications:  27th November 2019

Interviews will be held on: 10th December 2019

Please note we would encourage applications to be sent in early as should response be high we reserve the right to bring the deadline forward and close the job earlier than the date given above.  As a result, interview date may also be brought forward.

IIED aims to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all areas of the community. However, this post does not meet the minimum requirements for work permit employment. We can therefore only accept applications from those who can prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

Use your skills in customer service to help release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.

Compassion UK is a leading Christian child development charity. Our work is Christ-centred, church-based and child-focused working through the local church in 25 of the poorest countries.

At the heart of Compassion’s ministry is a relentless passion to act on our faith and empower every child left vulnerable by poverty: a purpose embodied in the phrase ‘Releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name’.

Location: Office-based role at Compassion House, Fleet, Hampshire GU51 2UT.

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week;

                      Part-time, 21 core hours per week, with up to 7 flexible hours per week

About the role

As a Supporter Experience Assistant, you will care for our supporters and guide them through their journey with Compassion.

Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• answer incoming enquiries and initiate outgoing enquiries by phone, text, email, chat, social media, and face-to-face;
• help our supporters grow in engagement with their sponsored children and with Compassion’s ministry;
• encourage supporters to participate fully in a global movement of Compassion for children in poverty.

About you

To flourish in this role, you’ll need customer service experience as well as core office/ administrative skills.

It would help (but isn’t essential) to have experience using a CRM tool or customer database.

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 Compassion’s ethos and help others to experience, explore, and express the faith-based motivation of our work. (You can read more about this in our Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians.)

• Deeply connected to Compassion’s ministry to children.
• Aligned to Compassion UK’s cultural attributes.
• A ‘people person’.
• A great listener and communicator.
• Adaptable, flexible, and resilient.
• Open to peer feedback.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Work hours & Benefits

Full-time, permanent contract with 35 hour per week worked between Monday to Saturday within the hours 08:00-20:00.

Part-time, permanent flexible contract with 21 core hours per week (and an additional 7 flexible hours per week as business requires), worked between Monday to Saturday within the hours 08:00-20:00.

Benefits include enhanced pension scheme with 10% employer contribution, equivalent of 5 normal working weeks' annual leave a year (based on core hours only), plus normal bank holidays (pro rata), Income Protection and Group Life cover on appointment, private healthcare and dental insurance on successful completion of probation.

The closing date for applications for this role is 9:00am 19th November 2019, although we may close the vacancy sooner.

This role is subject to an Occupational Requirement (OR) that the successful applicant is a Christian who is in full agreement with our faith-based ethos, faith statements, and values. Please read our policy on Posts to be Held by Christians.

Please note we can only consider candidates who currently have the right to work in the UK.

Child protection

Compassion is a child-focused ministry; we believe every child should be known, loved and protected.  One area of the interview will explore your personal commitment to child protection. A satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be a requirement once a conditional offer of employment is made to successful candidates.

Assistant Shop Manager

Fixed Term Contract until 30/06/2020 with the possibility leading to Permanent

£17,577 per annum pro rata with annual progression

We offer many enhanced benefits including; 28 days holiday a year - plus Bank Holidays and stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%. Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

21 hours per week [over 7 days to include Sundays]

Do you like being creative? Or looking for a hidden treasure? Do you have supervisory work experience in commercial or charity retail and are looking for the next step up for a new challenge in 2019?

We are looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to work alongside the Shop Manager in our Bideford shop, to help with the daily running of the shop, assisting in the management of the Volunteer team, you will need to be confident at working with people from different backgrounds creating a welcoming and positive experience for all of our staff, volunteers and supporters.

You will be working in a creative environment, working with donated goods to maximise sales and net contribution.

You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise vital funds needed to support our frontline work. To do this you will need to be driven, focused on making money, and bring lots of good ideas to the table.

It is important that you have good communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.

If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way, and support your Shop Manager to be the best, then this is the place for you!

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

We look forward to receiving your application.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Vacancy closes midnight:

Interviews will be held on:

Advice Session Supervisor – Citizens Advice (Part Time)
Barnstaple, Devon

Do you have experience of overseeing advice work or similar? Want to support the success of a vital service that’s making a real difference to local people? If so, this is a brilliant opportunity to take on an engaging part time role as an Advice Session Supervisor.

About Us

Citizens Advice Torridge, North, Mid & West Devon is a Devon-based advisory service that helps members of the public to understand, face, and deal with problems they may be experiencing.

Every year thousands of people come to us for advice and help with all manner of problems, from managing debt and household bills, to welfare and benefits.

We’re currently looking for an Advice Session Supervisor to join us and oversee the delivery of our face-to-face and telephone advice sessions. Your role will be split across Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

The Rewards

- Salary of £24,704 pro rata (£19,402 per annum)
- Employer’s pension contribution
- Generous annual leave
- Ongoing training and development

At Citizens Advice, we’re here for everyone. Our advice helps people solve problems and our advocacy helps fix problems in society. Whatever the challenge, we won’t turn people away.

In this important role, you’ll ensure that we continue to deliver excellent advice and support to local people in need, whether they need help with benefits, healthcare, family matters, housing or consumer issues.

You’ll have the chance to help shape a team who are inventive, collaborative and focused on giving people the tools they need to overcome their challenges.

What’s more, we’ll provide you with excellent training and ongoing support to ensure that you can achieve your professional goals while giving back to your community.

The Role

As the Advice Session Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for the day to day running of the office and oversee the delivery of our advice sessions, including our advice line and face-to-face meetings at our Barnstaple office.

Your duties will include:

- Ensuring that each advice session is adequately staffed and resourced
- Monitoring the case records and telephone calls of designated team members
- Providing advice and support to the community
- Assisting with staff performance management and development
- Creating a positive work environment for staff
- Identifying ways to improve our existing service
- Keeping up-to-date with our research and campaign work

About You

To join us as an Advice Session Supervisor, you will need:

- Experience of supervising and monitoring advice work or a similar service
- Previous experience of recruiting, developing and supervising staff
- A high level of IT literacy
- An excellent eye for detail to maintain casework systems and procedures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

We’d like to hear from you if you’ve worked as a Caseworker, Citizens Advisor, Citizens Advice Supervisor, Welfare Advisor, Casework Supervisor, Support Worker or Support Line Supervisor.

Webrecruit and Citizens Advice Torridge, North, Mid & West Devon are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.

So, if you are seeking an exciting, new challenge as an Advice Session Supervisor, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed  Deputy Manager to help drive sales to target whilst covering the shop.

• £8.75 per hour
• 3 days
• 15 King Street, Belper, DE56 9BQ

Headway is a national charity that works to improve life after brain injury.

You will be responsible for excellent customer service, supporting the Manager and managing volunteers, stock generation and cash management.

Charity retail experience desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

For more information, application form or for an informal chat please pop into the shop and speak to the Manager or visit our website

CV applications will only be accepted with a completed application form.

Closing Date - TBC

Are you keen to work with social movements and civil society networks to influence EU and EC policies and legislation on human rights, trade, aid and forests? Forest Peoples Programme (FPP) is a human rights organisation whose mission is to work in solidarity with forest peoples to secure their rights to own, manage and control their community forests and decide their own futures. Working from the bottom up through partnerships with forest communities and social justice networks in tropical countries, FPP supports forest peoples to push for reform of EU supply chains, trade and investment to eliminate human rights abuse, land grabs and deforestation.

We are looking for a well-connected person experienced in policy advocacy to become part of a team working with FPP partners and allies to target EU and EC decision-makers developing policies on trade, human rights, forests, sustainable development and climate change matters. 

The Role
You will be a key part of FPP’s Responsible Finance (RFP) and Legal and Human Rights (LHRP) Programmes and will be based in Brussels. Your work will involve tracking EU policies, developing policy positions in conjunction with FPP staff, partners and civil society allies, engaging with the European Commission, the European Parliament and other European Union institutions, and supporting interaction of southern partners with European institutions, with a view to reforming EU supply chains, cleaning up European finance and advocating for sustainable trade. You will work with FPP to promote legal instruments to regulate European businesses’ standards and introduce strengthened frameworks for corporate due diligence on human rights, working in close collaboration with indigenous peoples’ organisations and networks and with allied NGOs working on these issues. 

This post is guided by FPP’s core principle of peoples’ right to self-determination.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Research key areas of EU and EC policy, and monitor ongoing developments;
• Facilitate FPP staff, partners and community leaders to engage in EU and EC policy spaces on sustainable trade, human rights, corporate accountability, forests and sustainable development;
• Participate in policy meetings with the EU and EC and with civil society organisations with whom FPP works;
• Support FPP’s development of policy positions with respect to the EU;
• Represent FPP in EU fora when required;
• Organise and convene meetings and events with partners and allies in Brussels or third countries as required;
• Liaise with indigenous peoples and social justice networks active in the EU policy processes on business and human rights, international finance, forests and rights issues;
• Travel to UK and international advocacy meetings as required;
• Support FPP fundraising efforts to continue and expand this work;
• General support for RFP and LHRP teams as required.

In carrying out the above duties, you will work with the RFP coordinator, the FPP legal team and other FPP team members working on EU trade regulation, corporate accountability and accountable aid and finance. FPP does not have an office in Brussels, so it is expected that the selected candidate will work from home (or make their own working arrangements). The position would generally involve travel to FPP’s head offices in Moreton-in-Marsh, UK for several days, 3-4 times per year.

Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of EU trade, aid and development policies and an understanding of related EC legislation, policies and initiatives;
• Knowledge of and commitment to international human rights law, with experience of indigenous peoples’ rights an advantage;
• Experience working on EU and EC policy making and a proven understanding of advocacy with European institutions;
• Prior experience in working with indigenous and forest-dependent peoples’ organisations and communities is an advantage;
• Proven skills in networking and joint advocacy with other organisations working on similar issues;
• Ability to conduct policy analyses and write articles, policy papers and reports;
• Fluency or competence Spanish or French is a major advantage;
• Willingness and capacity to work effectively as part of a multi-cultural, dispersed team of FPP staff and partners to achieve shared objectives;
• Capacity to travel overseas as part of the job several times a year, if necessary;
• Commitment to FPP’s values and principles.

Terms

• Salary in the range £25,000 - £35,000 p.a. pro rata depending on qualifications and experience
• 80% time (four days a week)
• Reporting to the Coordinator of the Responsible Finance Programme
• Location: working from Brussels (FPP does not have an office in Brussels, so it is expected that the selected candidate will work from home or make their own working arrangements). The position would generally involve travel to FPP’s head offices in Moreton-in-Marsh, UK for several days, 3-4 times per year.

To Apply

To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button. 

Closing date: Friday 15 November 2019
Tentative interview date: Thursday 21 November 2019

The African Science Academy (ASA) is the leading science and maths academy for academically gifted young African women. Each year, we select and train 25 brilliant students through a bespoke one-year academic and extra-curricular programme based at our campus in Accra, Ghana. Our work has been featured on major media outlets, such as CNN, BBC World Service, and True Africa. 

Following the outstanding success of our third cohort of students, African Gifted Foundation UK is looking for someone exceptional to take ownership of our strategy and expansion going forward. We are recruiting a visionary and go-getting Director of Programmes (UK-based), with proven project delivery experience to oversee and lead our work across communications, fundraising, project management and strategy. 

This is an exciting role working as part of a small and ambitious team, focused on building the next generation of female STEM leaders in Africa. From building strategic partnerships with top universities worldwide, to brainstorming long-term strategy with the Chair and overseeing our annual fundraising gala, you’ll be involved with all aspects of running the foundation. If you’re passionate about girls education, dedicated, confident, versatile and highly organised, this could be the job for you. If you do not fit all of the criteria listed below, but you feel that you have the energy, drive and skills to excel in this role, please do still apply. 

Term: Part time, fixed contract 2 years

Location: UK-based (London or remote), with visits to Ghana 2-3 times a year. 

Salary: £35,000 p/a (pro-rata, 3 days a week, flexible working options)

Reports to: Chair

Key Responsibilities:

Communications and Partnerships

• Liaise with ASA Leadership and the board of trustees to maintain flow of information across Ghana and UK

• Build and maintain relationships with strategic partners and donors

• Maintain a good working communication across the AGF teams in Ghana and the UK

• Coordinate UK board meetings, including liaising with Ghana and UK teams to ensure all paperwork and scheduling is in place

• Liaise with leading schools and universities to build strategic relationships both within Africa and internationally

• Compiling annual report and writing quarterly newsletter for supporters, as well as updating social media in collaboration with the AGF Ghana team

Fundraising and Event Management

• Proactively identify potential funding sources and write grant proposals

• Lead on event management of the annual UK fundraising gala

• Identify pathways and university funding opportunities for ASA students 

• Manage and build relationships with core donors and supporters

Strategic Planning

• Work with the Chair to help shape and define the ASA 5-year strategy and beyond

Project Management

• Establish and build a new ASA Scholars programme 

• Coordinate, recruit and brief volunteers, both within the UK and international volunteers in Ghana

• Identify and establish online alumni network for students, as well as collecting data to identify long-term impact of the academy

Other

• As this is a dynamic and versatile role, other projects, opportunities and duties may arise throughout the role. 

Note: This job description will be reviewed annually and may be subject to amendment or modification following consultation with the post holder. It is not a comprehensive statement of procedures and tasks but sets out the main expectations of the Foundation in relation to the post holder’s professional responsibilities and duties. 

About you:

Reporting directly to the Chair of the African Gifted Foundation, Tom Ilube CBE, you will have strong project planning, communication and management skills, and be able and motivated to work independently and efficiently.

• 3-5years+ in project management or a related field

• You are flexible, adaptable, independent and comfortable working independently, in small teams and high-paced environments 

• Experience working collaboratively with a range of partners and proven experience of shaping partnership opportunities

• Experience in writing successful grant applications and/or funding proposals

• Passionate about the core purpose of the African Gifted Foundation, focused on empowering young gifted African women in STEM

• Event management experience

• Strong communications skills that allow for credibility in-front of senior donors, politicians etc.as well as an ability and understanding of what it takes to work cross-culturally e.g. across the UK, Ghana and elsewhere. 

• Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to troubleshoot confidently when problems come up

To apply, follow the link to our website below. The application involves sending a CV and one-page cover letter. If you have any questions, please contact the main AGF contact Rhianna Ilube (email address on website).

Deadline: Midnight GMT Sunday 1st December

A fantastic opening has arisen for a Database Marketing Officer to join our friendly and supportive Database Marketing & Insight team in the Individual Giving Unit at Plan International UK.

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity. We work to give every child the same chance in life.

This newly available position is an excellent opportunity to improve your knowledge of how data is used in a complex fundraising environment. Working closely with the marketing teams, you will also be able to hone your skills in communicating effectively with business users.

The main purpose of this role is to deliver high quality supporter data selections for Public Engagement activities and to ensure data is accurately imported into the supporter database (currently CARE).

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Using SQL to deliver targeted data selections for fundraising campaigns and other marketing projects
• Importing data from external sources into CARE
• Improving data quality on the database by running queries and reports to identify where data is not accurate or in the right format
• Helping to support the design and documentation of new procedures in order to achieve greater efficiency in our use of the database
• Carry out organisation-wide requests relating to database marketing

As well as the essential technical skills needed in this role, it is equally important that you are able to adapt the way you communicate with non-technical stakeholders, making information accessible and meaningful.

Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. We are open to discussing the possibility of slightly reduced hours for this role (28 hours a week minimum) and can offer some flexibility around start and finish times.

The deadline for applications is 9:00am on 18 November 2019

Interviews will take place in the week beginning 25 November 2019

Due to the nature of our work with children, we follow rigorous child safeguarding policies and procedures in our recruitment process. As a result, some of our roles are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from joining us as an employee or volunteer; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.

• Salary: Circa £48,000 + London Weighting (Pro-rata)
• Hours: 30 per week (4 days)
• Contract: Maternity Cover (up to 1 year)
• Location: London

Brook is the UK’s leading provider of young people’s sexual health and wellbeing services. Our services provide free and confidential information, counselling and support to help young people make positive, healthy lifestyle choices to improve their wellbeing.

Our education work supports young people’s emotional development and teaches core life skills and our training for professionals improves their experience of health and education.

About this position

This role will be responsible for leading innovation enabling Brook to grow our clinical services and education and wellbeing work. You will be responsible for identifying and securing opportunities for new business and growth and responding to complex tender opportunities, driving activities through all stages of the bid process.  You will lead work to submit bids and tenders for services in new locations across the country with key commissioners and partners, and for retendering services for our existing work. 

You will work closely with colleagues, at all levels, across the organisation and with external partners to develop and write successful tenders.  This role will support Brook to diversify its income and from time to time you may be required to support other fundraising activities, including the identification, development and submission of funding applications to trusts, foundations and statutory funders.

About you

Essential to this role is significant experience in a senior role leading service development and business growth. You will have a successful track record in generating statutory income through competitive bidding processes and experience of leading and coordinating tender submissions to local and national commissioners such as local authorities, the NHS and other statutory funders.  Your knowledge of the current funding and commissioning environment will support Brook to grow its business and expand its reach. 

You will have experience of leading multi-disciplined project teams and of working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and partners and you will use your excellent communication, negotiation and networking skills to support business growth.

You will have excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills, great attention to detail and be able to manage a complex and busy workload.  With proven project management experience, you will be able to make decisions, work autonomously and to tight deadlines.  You will be expected to represent the organisation externally and you will have excellent presentation and networking skills.

In return for your expertise, enterprise, initiative and drive, we can offer a truly supportive environment and genuinely interesting work within a charity that has a proud history and an exciting future.

Your application

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a personal statement no longer than two pages by 27th November 2019. It should outline why you are a suitable candidate and your reasons for applying.

Interviews for this role will take place in London on Thursday 5th December 2019.

We fund amazing people to learn from the world and transform lives across the UK. We need an experienced and efficient EA to join us at an exciting moment.

The Churchill Fellowship funds inspiring individuals to travel the world in search of solutions for today’s most pressing problems. Our Fellows research the UK’s key challenges – marine pollution, gang crime, food poverty, homelessness and more. They come back with new ideas to make change happen in their professions and communities, transforming lives in every area of society.

We are well-established, prestigious and preparing to launch new programmes for grant-making, fundraising, engagement and branding. These will increasingly involve the Chief Executive in external liaison, strategic planning and background research, and this role will support her in all those areas, as well as providing an administrative foundation for her day-to-day work.

Ours is a small but busy hands-on team, a friendly group with an ambitious vision. We are looking for an experienced and efficient EA who is also a great team-player. We are offering a fascinating opportunity to work across a dynamic organisation that funds hundreds of inspiring individuals in every area of UK life.

4 days a week, £36,000 pro rata, 25 days' leave (plus Christmas), based in Westminster.

To apply, please download the application pack from our website. Deadline 17 November 2019. Interviews on 25 November.