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The Grants Officer will work in the Grants Team as part of the wider Development Department, to manage a portfolio of grants that fund the organisation’s work.

ClientEarth’s Development Department is responsible for raising and managing funds to enable the organisation to deliver its mission – using the power of the law to bring about systemic change that protects the earth for – and with – its inhabitants. The department is formed of several fundraising strands: a Grants Team and a Business Development Team that manage and secure funding from trusts, foundations, and institutional donors; and a Philanthropy Team, working with a wide range of individuals and organisations to raise primarily unrestricted gifts to support ClientEarth’s work. 

Meet your Manager

In this role you will be managed by our Head of Grants, Eleonora Arcese. Eleonora joined ClientEarth in 2016 and is based in London. She leads the team that manages and stewards ClientEarth’s growing funding portfolio, which includes foundations, trusts and statutory and institutional donors. Prior to joining ClientEarth, she worked for a number of environmental NGOs where she managed a portfolio of projects focused on EU and international climate and energy policy, sustainable development, and conservation.

In her spare time, Eleonora is also a Trustee of the Board of the Hawks and Owls Trust, in the UK. 

Main Duties

• Funding portfolio management - Have a close and in-depth knowledge of their grants portfolio, including a sound understanding of the philanthropic, institutional and statutory funding mix;
• Internal and external communications - Meet with Trust, Foundation and Institution portfolio managers to discuss proposals, provide updates on the programmatic work, and to formally report back on financial, organisational and technical issues; 
• Project management - Effectively manage reporting and the grant renewal process from start to completion including working with multiple teams across ClientEarth’s European and international offices to ensure input from all avenues to complete proposals and reports in a timely and high-quality manner; and 
• Financial planning and budget handling - Work with Finance and Programmes staff to develop individual budgets for funding proposals
• Systems and processes - Maintain funder database systems (Raiser’s Edge) and other organisational databases (SharePoint) on a daily basis

Role requirements

• Experience of working in a grant management or project management role for a charity, NGO, private or public entity
• Experience of reporting to private foundations including trusts
• Experience drafting proposals and securing funding from foundations and other funding institutions
• Experience and knowledge of budgeting, and organisational (e.g. not for profit/charity) finances

Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Further Information

Have a question about this job? Please visit our Careers site for advice on applying, FAQs, and more.

Flexible working:  We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based  See our Benefits page for more.

ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. 

Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK.

ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.

Vacancy Reference Number:

EVAM/FR/UK-R1

Position Title:

Events & Volunteer Assistant Manager

Department:

UK Events and Volunteers

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary Range:

£28,000-£33,000 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

12-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 24th June 2024

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

• Interviews: As and when strong candidates identified

• Start: ASAP thereafter

Note:

Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold either a ‘In-Person’ or Online Interview (via MS Teams, Zoom or Skype) with Muslim Hands; therefore, please familiarise yourself with MS Teams, Zoom or Skype prior to submitting your Application.

Other Information:

Muslim Hands is an international aid agency and NGO dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and education to communities in need worldwide. With a presence in over 40 countries, we strive to alleviate poverty, empower marginalised individuals, and respond to emergency situations with compassion and expertise. 

Role Overview:

We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our dynamic Events Team as an Events Assistant Manager. The Postholder will play a crucial part in maximizing funding and donations through various channels, including events, volunteers, individual donors, donor groups, trusts, and foundations. We seek a creative and experienced individual who can assist in organising exceptional events throughout the year while contributing innovative ideas and strategies to support the long-term income growth of the Events department. If you are passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of the poor and needy by raising funds for projects like building large water wells, Masjids, and supporting livelihoods, food, and health initiatives, we look forward to hearing from you immediately.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head of Events in daily operations and event planning.

• Collaborate with the Head of Events department to develop and implement new event strategies.

• Work alongside the Head of Events to source new and exciting suppliers for the events.

• Manage multiple projects, including financial reporting and maintaining key relationships to meet deadlines.

• Work closely with the Events team to ensure the successful execution of events and effectively engage with volunteers.

• Provide support to the manager in team training and team development.

• Providing a first point of contact during live events.

• Overseeing staff welfare within the team.

• Responding to all enquiries in a timely, confident & professional manner, taking every opportunity to connect and identify fundraising event opportunities.

• Ad hoc duties as and when required (some out-of-hours work may be expected).

Essential: Ideal Candidate will:

• Be educated to degree level or higher.

• Possess excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Be self-reliant with strong writing abilities.

• Be honest and willing to travel to meet with volunteers and work flexible hours.

• Be proficient in IT, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Be adequately experienced in planning, advertising and executing successful events.

• Possess suitable administrative experience within a professional environment (internal communication, reporting, documenting; demonstrate exceptional writing, editing, and speaking skills).

• Be well versed in different fundraising requirements and strategies.

• Suitably experienced in strategic marketing and advertising.

• Possess a flexible approach to tasks and responsibilities.

• Possess a high level of motivation social skills

Desirable:

• Prior experience in event operations management, preferably in a fundraising or Islamic charity capacity.

• Experience with task management software.

• A basic understanding of Islamic values and Muslim practices.

• An awareness of Health and Safety values.

• Full licence and access to a car to drive to meet with community leaders, partners potential event venues and collaborators.

• Multilingual Skills

This role at Muslim Hands is dynamic and varied, perfect for someone who excels at multitasking and managing multiple events simultaneously. We seek a creative individual who consistently upholds high standards in their work. You must be highly organised, detail-oriented, and genuinely passionate about fundraising and event management. At Muslim Hands, we prioritise building long-lasting relationships with our partners and collaborating with them to make a significant humanitarian impact through meaningful national and international fundraising projects by being united for the needy.

Deadline for applications is 24th June 2024 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

Are you a highly organised, creative problem solver who is passionate about improving the experience of students from disadvantaged backgrounds?
 

Do you have strong project and stakeholder management skills, and exceptional verbal and written communication capabilities?
 

If so, we would love to hear from you!
 

The Access & Participation Project Coordinator is a brand new, exciting role designed to support LSESU’s work around access and participation.
 

The successful candidate will play a lead role in identifying areas where there is a need/opportunity for targeted interventions to support the experiences of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, before putting then translating these into evidence-based proposals.
 

The Access & Participation Project Coordinator will be responsible for designing, implementing and delivering these programmes, as well as for reporting back on them and proactively seeking ways of driving continuous improvement.
 

The role will also oversee the delivery of the Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Mentoring Scheme. This landmark programme, that was last year nominated at the National Diversity Awards, pairs students from ethnic minority backgrounds with LSE alumni, who provide the former with mentoring and support during their studies.
 

The successful person will be responsible for reviewing the programme and seeking to build upon its fledgling success to ensure it is bigger, better and more impactful than ever.
 

This role will also involve close working with stakeholders at LSE, especially those working on the delivery of LSE’s Access & Participation Plan (APP).
 

You would be joining a fantastic and friendly Advice Team, consisting of the Advice Caseworker and Advice Manager, that sits within the wider Student Voice Department, and which together oversees all of the Union’s advice, policy, democratic, campaigning and representation work.
 

Given the breadth of work undertaken within the department, expect there to be plenty of opportunities to grow, develop and pick up new skills outside of the main responsibilities of the role.
 
 

Who are we looking for?
 

The successful applicant will be a creative problem solver who is passionate about issues of social justice and committed to improving the experience of those from marginalised backgrounds.
 

The role will require finding opportunities for supporting disadvantaged student groups and then designing, implementing and delivering projects and activities. As a result, we are looking for someone who is highly organised, confident, self-sufficient, and able to deliver at pace, managing multiple competing priorities with enthusiasm and a ‘can do’ attitude.
 

Project management, stakeholder management and communication skills (both verbal and written) are considered essential, as is the ability to undertake research, policy, and monitoring & evaluation work.
 

However, we believe that what you do is just as important as how you do it. We are a hardworking but friendly and welcoming team, and so are looking for someone a genuine team-player. You will be a kind, positive and supportive individual who looks out for their colleagues and isn’t afraid to muck in to help those in need.
 

We particularly welcome applications from candidates who self-identify as coming from a disadvantaged or marginalised background.
 

People with prior experience of working in a students’ union and/or  with knowledge of access and participation issues within Higher Education are encouraged to apply, although such experience is not considered essential. 
 

Sabbatical officers with relevant, transferrable skills are also encouraged to apply.
 

If any of this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
 

Why apply?
 

Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces.
 

Benefits and Perks
 

In return for your passion and experience we offer:
 

-        25 days of holiday per year (pro rata)

-        Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter

-        Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership (including advice from dedicated professionals)

-        Cycle to Work scheme enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase

-        Access to LSE staff training courses

-        Ability to purchase TOTUM (NUS) card, which provides a wide range of discounts

-        Flexibility for work-life balance

-        Interest-free travel loan

How to apply?  

We want to ensure all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible, therefore we ask that all candidates complete our Application Process by uploading the two following documents:  

• Part 1: Supporting Statement  is all about you telling us about your suitability for the role and will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for interview. Please keep this one page maximum and do not include any personal information, e.g. name or date of birth. Please use the attached job description and person specification to help with this.  
• Part 2: Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form is personal information – so we can contact you if you are shortlisted for the interview. It also helps us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This part will only be seen by HR and will not have any impact on shortlisting.
• Part 3: CV  - Please attach your completed CV outlining the jobs or voluntary roles you have had.

To apply for this role, please complete an online application.

Application forms are formatted to ensure the equality monitoring data is removed before applications are seen by the shortlisting panel. This process allows us to ensure that the shortlisting is done in a fair and consistent manner and all applicants are given the same opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. For further information regarding the role, please see attached the full job description and person specification.

Compulsory Requirement - The UK Government sets the legal regulations that we are required to follow. As an employer we must ensure that everyone is eligible to work in the UK and this is done by us checking and making a copy of the correct original identification/documentation before your first day of work. Currently we require you to have the right to work in the UK, as we are not a Home Office approved sponsor. 

Please note that interviews are planned for the  8th & 9th August 2024. If you are unable to attend these dates, please note this in your application. 

Are you passionate about delivering change?
Are you interested in empowering the voice of students, particularly those from marginalised backgrounds?
Do you want to be involved in the delivery of a democratic system so innovative that it is the source of an international academic study?
 

If so, this might just be the role for you!
 

Armed with a bold and exciting new strategy that is seeking to make LSESU the definitive, reliable and credible advocate for students, this role is central to the forward-thinking work that will be taking place at LSE over the coming months and years.
 

With highly engaged students who are passionate about making change, you could be involved in some of the most exciting work in the sector.
 

This role sits within the Representation Team and so you will also be heavily involved in the planning, delivery and evaluation of key work across the team, including our biannual student elections, sector-leading Student Panels, and many other cross-organisational research projects, events, and activities.
 

Given the breadth of work undertaken within the team, expect there to be plenty of opportunities to grow, develop and pick up new skills outside of the main responsibilities of the role.
 

You would be joining a fantastic and friendly team of three other Student Voice Coordinators (SVCs). All SVCs have similar Job Descriptions (JDs), but the focus of each SVC will be different i.e. our policy-focussed SVC would be most involved with the Policy subsection of the JD, whereas this democracy & governance-focused role would be most involved with the Democracy & Governance subsection of the JD. However, we expect all our SVCs to pivot between different areas as needed. 
 

Who are we looking for?
 

The successful applicant will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and take a creative approach to problem solving. Above all the role is varied and dynamic, so we’re looking for someone who is able to juggle multiple priorities with positivity and enthusiasm, who has strong planning and organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and who relishes the opportunity to be challenged and to find innovative ways to take on new endeavours.
 

You’ll also be a genuine team-player, someone who looks out for their colleagues, supports them when they need help and who throws themselves into the larger cross-team and cross-organisational activities as they come up.
 

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
 

Why apply?
 

Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces. Plus...

Benefits and Perks

In return for your passion and experience we offer:

● 25 days holidays per year

● Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter on top of your 25 days annual leave and bank holidays

● Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership, advice from dedicated sports professionals, wth a wide range of activities including yoga classes, dance classes, pilates classes available free for SU staff

● Cycle to Work scheme enabling significant savings on a bicycle purchase

● Access to LSE staff training courses

● Ability to purchase TOTUM (NUS) card giving wide range of discounts

● Flexibility for work-life balance

● Interest-free Travel loan

How to apply?  

We want to ensure all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible, therefore we ask that all candidates complete our Application Process by uploading the two following documents:  

• Part 1: Supporting Statement  is all about you telling us about your suitability for the role and will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for interview. Please keep this one page maximum and do not include any personal information, e.g. name or date of birth. Please use the attached job description and person specification to help with this.  
• Part 2: Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form is personal information – so we can contact you if you are shortlisted for the interview. It also helps us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This part will only be seen by HR and will not have any impact on shortlisting.
• Part 3: CV  - Please attach your completed CV outlining the jobs or voluntary roles you have had.

To apply for this role, please complete an online application.

Application forms are formatted to ensure the equality monitoring data is removed before applications are seen by the shortlisting panel. This process allows us to ensure that the shortlisting is done in a fair and consistent manner and all applicants are given the same opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. For further information regarding the role, please see attached the full job description and person specification.

Compulsory Requirement - The UK Government sets the legal regulations that we are required to follow. As an employer we must ensure that everyone is eligible to work in the UK and this is done by us checking and making a copy of the correct original identification/documentation before your first day of work. Currently we require you to have the right to work in the UK, as we are not a Home Office approved sponsor. 

Please note that interviews are planned for the 11th & 12thJuly 2024 . If you are unable to attend these dates, please note this in your application. 

We are looking for a training and development lead who will design and implement a new model of solution focused resources and training programmes. You will work with community organisations to understand their legal needs and tailor the training to give advisers the tools they need to help their communities. You will develop resources and training that are practical, holistic and comprehensive and delivered through a range of online and in person methods. 

You will be passionate and enthusiastic about access to justice with a training and development background. You will lead on the development of a new range of resources for the wider access to justice community with a focus on housing issues. You will also work closely with other staff to re-imagine and represent existing content in new ways. As LAG is at the heart of the social justice lawyering community, the successful candidate will work closely with our partner organisations.

What we do:

LAG supports and empowers those providing legal services and using the law to achieve justice for those who are disadvantaged, unable to speak for themselves or who struggle to be heard, by:

• Publishing and disseminating accessible, high quality, authoritative and up to date legal information and knowledge.
• Delivering education and training and creating opportunities for the exchange of ideas.
• Being an authoritative voice speaking up for justice and improving law and practice.

Our vision is a fair legal system that excludes no one, upholds equality and social justice, and meets the needs of the people it serves.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT LEAD

Principal duties and responsibilities:

• Plan and manage the resources and training in its overall design and content development to ensure it remains up to date and engaging and relevant.
• Identify and utilise the most appropriate platforms for delivery of different activity (eg in person, e-learning, webinar) to make the most effective use of resources and meet customer need.
• Work with subject matter experts, curating and creating content as needed.
• Work with and develop relationships with housing advice organisations and community groups to understand their learning needs.
• To develop digital content of the training materials, event video production, design brochures and training materials and keep these up to date and relevant.
• To be the first point of contact and provide first line support for all training and learning.
• Produce project progress reports and regularly review the project plan.
• Website maintenance and posting support, developing podcasts and management of the hosting platform.
• Support the administration and organisation of all learning and development programmes and events (virtual and in-person) and gather evidence and feedback to measure outcomes and impact of L&D activities.
• Arranging online and in person seminars, conferences, and training.
• Developing marketing and build a social media profile.
• Work with the LAG team to maintain a positive work environment and establish a culture of learning.

Person Specification:

Personal Qualities

Committed to the core values and objectives of the organisation.

Friendly and approachable

Self-motivated and ability to prioritise own workload.

A ‘can do’ positive attitude.

Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills.

Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice

Abilities

Organised with good attention to detail.

Ability to work under pressure and to a deadline.

Positive attitude to problem solving.

Confident to work unsupervised on own and as part of a team.

Energetic and resilient attitude

Creativity and an ability to translate ideas into concrete plans and training.

Skills and knowledge

Passionate about access to justice issues

Educated to degree level or have a proven track record.

Experience delivering training and developing materials

Experience of working with external agencies, partners, and community groups.

Professional approach to work and strong interpersonal skills

Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

Excellent IT skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Eventbrite

Well-developed knowledge and experience of all the main social media platforms

Excellent time management and organisational skills

Executive Director

We are seeking an experienced interim senior leader to join an Executive Team at an innovative arts centre in the heart of Deptford.

Position: Executive Director (interim)

Location: Deptford, Flexible working negotiable; minimum of 50% office-based working

Salary: £60k per annum, pro rata

Contract: Fixed Term for 7 months (Sep ‘24 - Mar ‘25, with potential to extend); flexible working offered, 3-4 days per week (mostly on-site, some remote working possible)

Closing Date: 12pm, 2nd July 2024

Interview Date: 8th July

About the role:

As Executive Director you will be working for a thriving arts centre, which exists to inspire, develop and support creativity for the benefit of the community, encompassing the London Borough of Lewisham and beyond.  You will support a period of reshaping the business model and the transition from two outgoing senior posts to a team of three new department heads. You will bring new perspective and energy as well as solid understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a 21st arts organisation.

About you:

We are now looking for a confident leader to work alongside a team of experienced senior manager, you will need to bring with you the following skills and experience:

• Substantial recent experience in a relevant senior management role
• Experience of management in a venue licensed for public entertainment, including demonstrable understanding of health and safety and facilities
• Experience of managing and developing staff and relationships
• High level organisational, IT and administrative skills
• Experience of project and overall budget management
• Experience of contracting and confidence to deal with legal components for personnel, services, artist/production contracts
• Personal licence or willingness to obtain one

Although not essential, a Health & Safety qualification or extensive knowledge of H&S would be highly desirable for this role.

The organisation aims to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and want their team to represent the same diversity of audiences and artists they welcome into venues every day. They are keen to hear from a diverse range of candidates from all backgrounds. They particularly want to encourage people who have lived experience of Black and ethnically diverse communities. The organisation will offer an interview to anyone who identifies as a D/deaf or disabled person who meets the essential criteria.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Charity Director, CEO, Chief Executive, Senior Director, Theatre Director, Arts Director, Venue Director, General Manager, Venue Supervisor, Creative Arts Director, Operations Manager, Head of Development, Festival Director, etc. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Are you passionate about developing ministries which inspire and equip Christians in the workplace and to share the good news of Jesus Christ across cultures? Are you keen to see East Asian workplaces transformed by the good news of Jesus Christ?

OMF International is seeking to develop its strategy to better facilitate the equipping of people in the workplace in being involved in cross cultural missions to East Asian peoples. To do this, we are looking for a self-motivated Workplace Ministry Manager to develop this ministry within OMF UK as an effective and accessible pathway for people to use their vocation in the marketplaces of East Asia to share Jesus Christ.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven experience in building purposeful networks across cultures, developing organisational infrastructure and an ability to identify workplace opportunities and create promotional resources. In addition to this, the candidate should have excellent organisational skills, interpersonal skills, and a strong personal drive to grow and develop this workplace ministry pathway into the workplaces of East Asia. Above all, the ideal candidate will have a deep commitment to world mission and to sharing the good news of Jesus.

This is a varied and interesting role where you will oversee and manage our day to day operations. Join and help lead a team of dedicated individuals as we shape the future of our charity which is growing and expanding daily.  Responsible for the efficient, compliant and effective running of the operational underpinning with an exciting opportunity to help shape our future growth and realise our vision.  You will work as a valuable member of the senior leadership team and assist the CEO directly with the delivery of our strategic aims.  The successful candidate will be intrinsic in planning, implementing and delivering successful operations.We are looking for a special individual with a heart centred approach to ensure the delivery of exceptional work with families and people at the heart of everything they do from an operational prospective.  This is a very rewarding role within a small, organic charity where you will be able to measure the impact you make to others first hand.

Full job description and person specification are available with this ad.

Are you interested in helping people who have, or are recovering from, mental health problems, and other chronic health conditions integrate back into work? Would you like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with? Then join us as an Employment Specialist.

Right now, one of our partners, Richmond Fellowship, is looking for an Employment Specialist to join their Surrey Employment service. We help individuals find paid employment or return to work after a period of ill health. We also assist employers and employees to successfully resolve mental health problems and other health issues in the workplace. But, it’s only possible with the help of people like you.

Would you like to be a part of an exciting new opportunity in the IPSPC service. Your challenge? To do everything you can to help the individuals we work with to source appropriate, meaningful paid roles with local organisations/employers.

Day to day, you’ll offer support to individuals who are suffering with mental ill health and other chronic health conditions, offering careers advice and guidance, helping people to set their own recovery and employment focused goals and provide training in personal and skills development such as CV preparation and interview techniques. You’ll also be responsible for establishing and maintaining positive links with Primary care providers, clinical teams, partner organisations, local employers and other relevant agencies and have the initiative to develop and promote the service. Additionally, you will have responsibility for maintaining efficient admin systems to ensure referrals, assessments and reviews are completed in a timely manner.

As well as a good understanding of the IPS model of working, mental and physical health problems and the issues and barriers this can create for our clients, you’ll need excellent motivational, presentation and listening skills and a willingness to travel in the local area and to work outside of office hours as required. Excellent organisational and time management skills are required, as well as the ability to prioritise workload and be flexible to the demands of this ever changing role.

There are 10 roles available which are based in Woking. The post-holder will be required to be a car driver.

This is a permanent full time role requiring the post holder to work 37.5 hours per week.

Please apply via the apply button. This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.

Recovery Focus is committed to working towards equal opportunities and we select staff solely on merit irrespective of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, religious belief, disability or history of mental health or addiction problems.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. From 1st June 2024 Richmond Fellowship will be merging with the mental health charity Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. In October 2024, Humankind will then be renamed to reflect the new, bigger and better organisation.

Directorate: Marketing, Education & Events
Reports to: Events Manager
Salary range: £26,001 - £32,800
Location: London – EC4Y 8EE (Hybrid)
Contract: Full-time (31.5 hours over 5 days); fixed-term (minimum 9 months)

Job Purpose

BSR events are a key benefit to members and the wider rheumatology community, offering the very latest in science, innovation, research and cases. 

Our events team deliver the award-winning Annual Conference (Manchester 28-30 April 2025) in a hybrid format to c2000 delegates, plus our Case-based conference (Leeds 5-6 Nov, in-person c300 delegates) as well as a programme of celebratory awards. 

The Events Executive works alongside the Events Manager, Digital Events Manager and Head of Events to deliver our events. Working on a range of areas from registration, logistics, being the main point of contact for delegates and liaising with venues and suppliers. This is an exciting role for someone looking to get more exposure to different areas of events and liaise with multiple stakeholders.

Main responsibilities

Event coordination

• Coordinate the registration management process for BSR conferences, including: arranging our registration services, data management and reporting.
• Manage the events inbox, being the main point of contact for delegates for all queries.
• To coordinate networking sessions and taster workshops within annual conference.
• Organise logistical elements including award prizes, abstract poster submissions and processes, arranging site visits, accommodation, travel arrangements and expenses.
• Manage CPD accreditation of events and activities.
• Provide content for webpages and emails to keep delegates informed.
• Input into our event budgets by monitoring progress and providing financial reporting and reconciliation against income and expenditure.

General

• Be a core member of the events team by attending and inputting into all planning meetings, venue site visits and delivery of events onsite.
• Identify and contribute ideas on how to improve processes and ways of working.

Please note: This role will require travel, overnight stays and weekend work, for example at our conferences (6 day stay). As we are a small team you’ll have the opportunity to get involved in cross-departmental projects, lead or contribute to agile sprint working and support wider business needs. There are other opportunities to get involved with our staff forum or peer group meetings.

Person Specification

1.  Experience of working in events 
2.  Ability to demonstrate understanding of the requirements of events management and various elements of the role 
3.  Proven project planning and coordination experience 
4.  Experience of managing delegate registration and event data
5.  Experience of sourcing and liaising with venues and suppliers
6.  Ability to demonstrate use of initiative and innovation to make positive improvements or efficiencies 

Inclusion and Diversity 

BSR is committed to encouraging inclusion, equity, and diversity in our workforce. We are actively trying to increase the diversity of our staff team. We try to reduce as many barriers as we can for those with a disability. We know that everyone is an individual, so please always tell us what we can do to support you. 

We welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including those from minoritised communities, and those with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.

Benefits of working at BSR

We offer a wide range of benefits, most of which start from day one of joining us. Our benefits fall into four main areas: Wellbeing, Time- based, Learning and development, and Financial. Just some of them include:

Wellbeing: 

• Free period products in our office
• Free flu vaccinations 
• Mental Health First Aiders 
• BUPA healthcare scheme- we offer a cash plan, which you can add children or partners to 
• Employee Assistance Programme. This is a free, confidential counselling service to all staff, as well as a general advice service provided by BUPA 
• WeCare offers access to a 24/7 virtual GP, as well as a mental health support service, a get fit programme and an online portal with lots of helpful resources 
• Our enhanced sick pay offer is: 
  • Up to two years’ service: 4 weeks full pay and 4 weeks half pay 
  • After two years’ service: 12 weeks full pay and 12 weeks half pay 
• We work in a social environment with a range of activities, both virtual and in person, run by our Social Squad. This includes an organisation- wide volunteering day. 

Time-based: 

• We offer 30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays 
• All staff can request sabbaticals at any point, which are considered on a case-by-case basis 
• We also offer an extra day for moving house 
• Bank holiday swaps- you can swap a bank holiday day for another day’s leave (entitlement remains 1:1 days) 
• We’re a 4 day week employer, which at BSR means working your full-time hours (31.5 each week) over 5 days

Learning and development

We will help you develop your career by supporting your personal development and encouraging internal progression. This includes recognising individuals’ achievements through our internal staff awards. We offer a huge range of learning opportunities, both in-house and externally. This includes a thorough induction programme when you join us, as well as development opportunities aimed at line managers, and wellbeing-based learning sessions. And if professional membership is a required part of your role, we’ll cover the cost of that.

Financial: 

• We offer a performance related pay incentive scheme 
• Income protection scheme 
• You’ll be enrolled on our pensions scheme with Aegon (via Second Sight). Our current pension match is 5% employer contribution if you contribute 4% (9% contribution in total). 
• Our life assurance policy pays three times your basic salary 
• Interest free season ticket loans 
• Ride-to-work scheme 
• Interest-free loan scheme 
• We also provide generous enhancements within our parental and family leave policies. 
  • Our maternity/shared parental/adoption offer is 6 weeks at full pay, 33 weeks at half pay, followed by 13 weeks at the statutory rate. 
  • Our paternity leave offer is 6 weeks at full pay. 

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

Impact monitoring plays a key role in conservation management — to ensure effective delivery of projects — and is something that donors are increasingly interested in seeing. This internship will provide an opportunity for someone at the start of their conservation career to gain experience in the design, development and implementation of robust project Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) processes, developing skills in data handling and management essential for assessing impact of project activities.

This internship will support current work to design and deliver MEL at the project level and across the Africa programme portfolio, by helping to support establishing systems and processes that enable the analysis and presentation of data gathered as part of Fauna & Flora’s work in Uganda.

As part of our work in Uganda, members of the community have been collecting data on chimpanzee sightings, threats and human-wildlife conflict. However, the systems and methods used to collect this data have changed over time, making comparing data between years and identifying conservation impact achieved challenging. This inconsistency in data management is a challenge faced across Fauna & Flora that we are seeking to address.

During this internship, you will work with the Uganda team, who have been working alongside partners to conserve chimpanzees in a human-dominated landscape since 2014, and the Conservation Design & Impact (CDI) team, who aim to support and increase biodiversity conservation impact across Fauna & Flora’s global portfolio and the communities and partners with whom we work. Working with both teams, you will help ensure that community-gathered chimpanzee datasets are utilised to their full potential to maximise impact of the project. You will focus on cleaning, analysing and presenting existing data, as well as ensuring that future data collection systems allow for updated analysis to be conducted quickly and easily. You will work closely with the Uganda Team to ensure that anything developed fits their current and future needs but learnings from your work will also be applied to other Fauna & Flora projects.

You will learn about the importance of impact monitoring to conservation projects, as well as specific technical skills in data analysis and presentation, in particular, geographic information system (GIS) skills. You will learn about chimpanzee conservation, particularly the issues facing the species in a subsistence farming-dominated landscape. Finally, you will learn how a busy international NGO works, and have the opportunity to build networks in the sector.

Note that this internship has been designed to create a professional development opportunity for people who are new to the conservation sector. Therefore, applicants should have less than two years paid or unpaid experience in the conservation sector (not including academic work).

This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

The closing date for applications is 28 June 2024. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 15 July 2024.

We're seeking skilled and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Service Manager for services working with 16 plus children and care leavers. In this role, you will play a vital role in providing effective leadership to an integrated and multi-functional team providing an assessment, support and move on to the young people we accommodate.

Your mission: to motivate and develop the staff team to consistently deliver a high quality and needs led responsive service to young people. Through this the overarching goal is to empower young people through the care system and in the development of lifelong tools they need to lead fulfilling lives outside the confines of traditional services. 

About the Role:

As the Service Manager, you will report to a Regional Service Manager and will be working closely to ensure the services meet our business objectives. You will actively direct the team in their day-to-day work to ensure your young people’s needs are at the centre of the support process and the support provided is personalised and of a high quality. 

You will be working within a strengths and recovery framework embedded within a trauma informed approach to meet the varying needs of young people experiencing a multitude of varying needs including offending behaviour and complex mental health. You will have responsibility of housing management and will work within the management team and internal SHP Central teams to ensure the service are delivered to the highest standard. 

About you:

• Experience managing staff working across multiple sites. 

• Experience managing accommodation based services with a variety of tenure and a knowledge of housing management and health and safety. 

• Your toolkit includes a track record in building positive stakeholder relationships and community networks. 

• Your approach is creative, analytical, trauma-informed and rooted in a strengths and recovery model. 

• You can creatively inspire opportunities for our young people to thrive and staff to develop to their highest potential. 

• A non-judgmental approach to working with complex needs young people and to promote a strengths-based approach and an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. 

• Strong team-working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a collaborative approach to delivering service objectives across work specialisms. 

About SHP:

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. 

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for young people in need. Apply now to become a pivotal part of our dynamic Management Team. Together, we'll transform lives and build a stronger community. 

Important Info:

Closing Date: Sunday 30th June at midnight 

Interview Date: Thursday 11th or Friday 12th July at SHP Head Office 

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.

This is an exciting post with a friendly and welcoming church family.   The post has the full support of a small management team. 

Care4Calais is a volunteer-based charity providing essential aid and support for refugees in France and the UK. 

Across the UK we collect and distribute clothes, shoes, mobile phones and other essential items, as well as providing social support and interaction, including language lessons, sport and music workshops. We also help with vital access to legal, medical and educational services. Our Legal Access Department in the UK, provides access to critical legal representation for people seeking asylum and, more than this, supports people through the hostility and difficulty of claiming asylum.

In northern France we operate year-round from Calais, working alongside communities in Calais and Dunkirk to provide warm clothing, bedding and service provision to displaced people who live in appalling and dangerous conditions. 

All of Care4Calais’ operations are supported by a small, dedicated team of staff who supervise large volunteer teams to provide much needed support to communities seeking asylum and on the move in the UK and France. 

About the role: 

Care4Calais are recruiting two Operations Coordinators to support their French operations. 

The aim of the Operations Coordinator role is to support the Care4Calais’ French operations to continue to deliver vital humanitarian NFI (non food item) distributions and essential services. We distribute 6 days a week and provide daily services which include  phone charging sessions, access to hairdressing, bike repair and sewing equipment, activities such as games and language lessons as well as information sharing and refreshments to communities living in northern France. Whilst this is a challenging position you will be given a thorough induction and work alongside experienced team members. 

The successful candidate for this role will be proactive and hardworking with the ability to problem-solve and prioritise effectively. The role would suit someone who is a self-starter, strong team player and excels working within a varied role. Candidates will need strong organisational skills and must have the ability to make numerous important and compassionate decisions each day.

You will be expected to demonstrate excellent judgement, initiative, integrity and strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate to a diverse group of people. You will be part of Care4Calais’ core team in France and will report directly to the Head of Field Operations in France. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly-committed team of game changers dedicated to improving the lives of refugees.

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Providing core operations support for Care4Calais’ operations in northern France 

• Supporting a team of logistics and purchasing specialists to manage new and second hand clothing stock and feed into operational planning for field activities.

• Managing and delivering Care4Calais’ NFI aid distributions and service provision with people on the move at the French/British border

• Managing and supporting teams of up to 40 volunteers each day to provide daily services in Calais and Dunkirk. Including leading daily briefings and health and safety training. 

• Supporting the smooth running of a warehouse and donation storage facility. 

• Working alongside a small staff team to develop processes, procedures and documentation to support the effective running of Care4Calais’ humanitarian operations. 

• Attending external meetings, building and maintaining relationships with partners and key stakeholders which allow Care4Calais’ operations to continue to run smoothly and effectively.

 Essential Skills and Experience: 

• 1 - 2 years experience working in an humanitarian context, for a human rights organisation or with people from refugee and asylum seeking backgrounds;

• Professional or voluntary experience of working on projects concerning risk management, health and safety, safeguarding and compliance. 

• Self-motivated and used to managing multiple priorities to meet deadlines;

• Able to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including those from displaced communities;

• Good decision-making and negotiation skills;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

• Experience working with displaced people or communities on the move, ideally with NFI distribution experience

• Experience leading and managing volunteer teams from varied backgrounds 

• Experience managing warehouse or storage spaces and/or complex logistical and purchasing projects. 

• Excellent written and spoken proficiency in English and at least a B2 level of French proficiency. 

• Strong digital literacy, including ability to work on Google Workspace and Office 365;

• Full clean driving licence and experience or willingness to drive vans

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Experience working with teams from different cultural backgrounds;

• Baccalauréat, A Level or equivalent academic qualification

• Experience delivering mass distributions of NFI or other aid items in an humanitarian context. 

• Proficiency in one or more of the languages spoken within asylum seeking communities, such as but not limited to: Arabic, Farsi, Pashto, Dari, Kurdish Sorani, Tigrinya or Amharic.

The successful applicant will be provided with the induction and training needed for them to succeed in the role. 

Applying for the role: 

Care4Calais is recruiting for two Operations Coordinators, please see details below for how to apply for this role. 

Please submit a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this role and how your previous experience meets the role requirements, alongside a CV in English. Please note we will only accept applications that are accompanied by a cover letter. 

Care4Calais is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment and recognises that this is invaluable to our ability to serve the communities we work with. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds including from Black, Asian and Minority-Ethnic communities, people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, and people with lived experience of the UK or EU immigration system. If you have first hand experience applying for asylum in any country, please let us know in your application. We do however respect that people’s identity is not defined by their past experiences and will not expect candidates to describe their lived experience at interview unless they wish to do so. 

We also recognise that experience comes from more than just employment history and encourage anyone who meets most of the essential criteria for this role to apply even where this experience comes from outside traditional employment structures. If you are interested in applying but do not have all the experience necessary, we encourage you to contact us using the details in the Job Pack to set up an informal chat with our staff in Calais. We can discuss why you would like to apply for the role and what skills or experiences you have which could be relevant to the role. 

If you have any questions about this or need additional support with the application process for any reason, please contact us through the details provided in the Job Pack.

Please note, applicants must be France-based or be willing to relocate. Care4Calais is unable to sponsor two working visas to France, we are therefore looking for at least one candidate who would have the right to work in the EU or France. 

Closing date: Applications will close at 23:30 on 30 June 2024. 

We will be reviewing applications as they arrive and reserve the right to close the posting before the closing date.