We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Programme Development Manager to join Age UK, and develop compelling service delivery programmes that will attract high-value funders.

You might have heard of some of our funded programmes - award-winning initiatives such Call in Time telephone befriending, our Lottery-funded One Digital programme that's helped over 20,000 older people get online or our physical activity programmes supported by Sport England and The Morrisons Foundation.

We're ambitious to develop more successful programmes that have the potential to make a profound difference to the lives of older people. That's why we've created this role. Using your innovative and imaginative approach to programme development, as a Programme Development Manager you'll work closely with Charity Directors, and colleagues in Research and Influencing to understand their plans and ambitions, and to translate these into innovative and impactful programmes of activity that will attract to high value funders.

As well as developing new programme concepts and budgets and producing well-written, high quality proposition overviews, you'll manage our proposition matching process and refresh our current suite of restricted funding propositions.

About you

* You will have great experience using structured processes and methodology to develop new, innovative programmes and services that deliver clear outcomes for beneficiaries, and appeal to corporate supporters, trusts, national government funding bodies and philanthropists. .
* You'll have a thorough knowledge of the not-for-profit service delivery landscape and an understanding of the high value fundraising landscape in the UK.
* Great communication and influencing skills and gravitas will be essential to your success, ensuring you gain buy-in from colleagues across the charity, including Directors.
* You will need excellent copywriting skills and the ability to convert dense internal information into fundraising-friendly content.
* You will have the ability to manage multiple projects at different stages of their lifecycle, and work in an agile fashion to tight deadlines.

What we offer in return

In return we can offer an excellent salary of up to £41,000 per annum and great benefits including 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, excellent pension (we pay in up to 9%), Life Assurance, Healthcare Cashback Plan, Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to work scheme, flexible working and much more.

Additional Information

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

About us

The Bone Cancer Research Trust (BCRT) is the leading charity dedicated to fighting primary bone cancer. Our mission is to save lives and improve outcomes through research, information, awaress and support. In July 2019 we were awarded 'National Healthcare & Medical Reseach Charity of the Year' at the national Charity Awards and earlier in the year the Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Fundraising awarded our Fundraising & Communications Team with 'Fundraising Team of the Year'. We are a small but incredibly passionate and driven organisation that is proud and supportive of our people - together we make the biggest impact for our community.

The Role

The Special Events Manager will focus on maximising income and building the profile of BCRT by planning, managing and delivering a successful series of events.

You will operate at the centre of a growing team and will be responsible for planning, developing, marketing and implementing a portfolio of Special Events, including gala dinners / balls, comedy nights and assist with delivering lab tours for supporters. Success will be measured by achieving income targets within the planned expenditure, numbers of participants / guests, publicity generated, receipt of positive feedback, and the retention of and conversion of supporters.

You will communicate with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver on these events. From the Research, Support & Information and Fundraising & Communication teams to event venues, families affected, medical professionals and researchers that we support. You will be required to lead on every aspect of each event, including marketing, pre-event logistics and on the day support. You will be in a pivotal position to help us achieve many of our strategic goals.

To deliver on our strategy through to 2022 we need to ensure we deliver high quality, meaningful events that help meet our income and charitable objectives. This role will have a direct impact on the primary bone cancer community through Special Events by empowering patients, carers, friends, relatives, healthcare professionals and researchers.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring experience of organising and deliverying high profile special events, such as gala dinners, balls, art exhibitions etc. They will be results-orientated with a passion for first-class supporter care. They will build excellent working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders as they pull together new ideas for events that will help to ultimately save lives.

As we are a small team, a team-player attitude is a must, as well as a positive and can-do approach.

If you have excellent communication and event management skills, a natural ability to liaise with stakeholders, and determination to succeed, we would like to hear from you.

Application Process

1. Application Form & CV submission closing date: 11th December
2. Interviews W/C 16th December

For more details please see the full Job Description. 

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Programme Funding Manager to help increase the reach and scale of our work, by working with our International Programmes and Policy & Research teams to identify and engage with institutional donors to secure grant funding for our work. This is an ideal role for someone with solid experience in institutional fundraising in international development or peacebuilding who is keen to progress to a more senior role.

We have a big ambition to change the way the international community responds to violent conflicts around the world, as well as to inspire the general public to support the work of local people on the ground who are working tirelessly to build peace. This is a very exciting time for Peace Direct, as we have been growing at a fast pace over the past few years and will be launching a new strategy in 2020 which will see us reach more people affected by violent conflict.

The ideal candidate will have experience of managing institutional donor relationships, including experience of securing six figure grants. They will also have excellent research and communication skills, a solid background in line management and a high standard of written English. This role will work closely with our International Programmes team and our local partners to produce high quality applications and reports to new and existing institutional donors. Given the breadth of our work, you will be fundraising for a range of projects in different contexts ensuring a huge variety of work. This is an exciting role, suitable for people who can manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.

Finally, we are looking for someone who genuinely believes in our mission to stop violent conflict and build sustainable peace and who is excited by the prospect of joining a dynamic and growing international charity.

Peace Direct strives to be a diverse and inclusive employer, with equality of opportunities regardless of personal identity, and we are committed to improving our systems and ways of working to support this, including creating a Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) working group, DEI strategy and recruitment guidelines. We strongly encourage individuals from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), LGBTQ+, people with disabilities and people with mental health challenges.

The deadline for applications is 8th December 2019. However, we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so early applications are encouraged although all applications will be given due consideration. Only completed applications will be accepted and only applicants with the right to work in the UK will be considered. Application Form and Job Description are available on Peace Direct’s website. 

Peace Direct works hard to ensure its staff have a good work life balance and feel valued. Some of the benefits we have include:

• 25 days annual leave not including the office closing between Christmas and New Year.
• Stakeholder Pension with Peace Direct contributing 6%
• An interest free season ticket loan for the purchase of a commuter season ticket
• Flexible working hours
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay (12 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay)
• Training budget available for all staff (we have secured ‘Investors in People’ accreditation and are committed to the development and support of all staff).
• A warm and friendly work environment!

Saltbox has has developed a range of caring initiatives for vulnerable adults through our various services. CareLink, our older people service. Restart, providing housing and support for the homeless or those at risk ofhomelessness. Money Matters, practical help with debt relief. We are looking for a funding, bid writer to work with the wider Saltbox team to identify sources of funding (local,regional and national).

To engage in successful grant funding and tender application, based on good research and excellent communication.

As a recognised youth charity striving for Excellence in its field with a vision to provide the best opportunities for children and young people in Bolton, especially those most in need, Bolton Lads & Girls Club is looking to appoint an exceptional External Funding Manager to join us to develop our ambitious plans for the future. 

The successful candidate will support and oversee the strategic and operational delivery of our highly professional pre award and post award funding activity, identifying and securing external funding sources to fund both existing and new areas of the Clubs offer. In addition to effective horizon scanning, bid development and submission, this also includes supporting post award functions, such as timely claims submission, grant monitoring and reporting, performance analysis and preparations for meeting any other requirements during and post funding periods.  All pre and post award grant and contract management activity is co-ordinated and managed through the External Funding Team.  You will secure both revenue and capital funds, tenders and contracts, and development funding from a range of sources.

The External Funding team consists of the External Funding Manager, and the External Funding Officer. The team sit within the wider Professional Support Services function within the organisation, and the role reports directly into the Chief Executive. You will have a degree or equivalent or be qualified by your experience, and have significant experience preparing bids for funding across a wide range of funders. You will provide high level reports in line with KPIs and growth opportunities to the Clubs CEO and Board of Trustees on a regular basis.  The successful candidate will be highly numerate and have excellent organisational abilities, a knowledge of the children and young people’s sector and have the interpersonal and communications skills needed to work effectively across all levels of the organisation.

Closing date: 5.00pm – Monday 25th November 2019

Provisional Interview Date: 12th & 17th December 2019

To apply please email your up to date CV and covering letter, no more than 2 sides of A4, outlining how you would contribute to this role, and how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification, 

For a full job description, please visit the vacancies section on our website or see attched document on CharityJob 

*Please note that due to the number of applications that we receive, only candidates that are shortlisted will be contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date. Candidates who do not provide a detailed covering letter and detailed employment history, will not be considered*

The Club is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. The Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

EMPOWERING – DRIVEN – CARING – EXCELLENCE - FUN

Senior Head of Regional Funding – London and South East, Permanent: Ref 19/078

Hours per week: 37 hours per week

Location: London with frequent travel

Salary:  Competitive

Contract: Permanent  

About us

The National Lottery Community Fund is the largest community funder in the UK - we’re proud to award money raised by players of The National Lottery  to communities across the UK. Last year alone we gave out over half a billion pounds (£508.5 million) of National Lottery funding to over 11,000 community projects across the UK, enabling even more people and communities to bring their ideas and ambitions to life. We support a wide range of health, educational, environmental, and charitable projects with grants ranging from as little as £500 to multi-million-pound programmes. 86% of our new grants were for less than £10k.

At the heart of everything we do is the belief that when people are in the lead, communities thrive. National Lottery funding is open to everyone and we’re privileged to be able to work with the smallest of grassroots groups right up to large UK-wide charities. We have changed how we work across the Fund to help us serve people and communities more effectively, working flexibly and on their terms; working closer to communities.

Our regional teams

As part of our transformation to working more closely to the communities we support, we have created 6 regional teams across England, run out of 6 regional offices: London, Birmingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds and Exeter. Team members are dispersed, based in their local communities. The regional teams are mainly responsible for awarding and managing our grants over £10,000, but, crucially, are also responsible for developing the local understanding and local connections that will enable us to ensure that our funding makes the most difference to local people and communities.  

Relationships are at the core of the way the regional teams work; relationships with applicants, grant holders, other funders, local decision-makers and other stakeholders and, of course, the local community.

Our local ways of working need to respond to the local context but remain sufficiently consistent across our organisation – we are all part of the National Lottery Community Fund and our core goals and principles need to transpire in whatever we do, wherever we do it.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead our London, South-East and Eastern team as the Senior Head of Region, to maximise the impact of our funding and lead the strategic direction and management of our regional portfolio. You will be accountable for all aspects of strategic and operational management within the dedicated region, including local prioritisation, grant budget management, operational excellence, and key stakeholder management. You will be the key representative of the National Lottery Community Fund in your region.

Our London, south-east and eastern region spans a diverse and complex geography, taking in coastal shores, the rural fenlands, the urban metropolis and beyond. It’s a region that has 146 local authorities and a complexity of deprivation in seemingly wealthy areas. You will oversee awards of approximately £90m per annum within the region alongside being responsible for a portfolio of approximately £360m grants in management. You will lead a team of 46 largely remotely-based, mobile team members in the region.

You will be a key member of the England Leadership Team, maintaining strong relationships with other Regional Heads as well as with colleagues in the central Funding and Support Teams.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference through our funding, with a deep understanding of the communities we serve. You will have experience of building and leading teams and driving a high-performance culture through your ability to coach, inspire, and empower people. Your ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with a range of senior level internal and external stakeholders will be second to none, and you will be a confident communicator, comfortable in all environments. You will demonstrate an ability work in an agile way, ensuring we are flexible and continue to improve in line with feedback and insights from customers and frontline staff. 

About you

As an experienced senior leader, your leadership experience and skills may have come from your learned or lived expertise, or both. Either way, you’ll have excellent understanding of the sector combined with a focus on delivery, alongside an eye for improvement opportunities and outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. In addition to this you’ll need to demonstrate your experience and qualifications in these areas:

• Experience and understanding of the environment we operate in and the communities we serve
• Excellent leadership capabilities, using your gravitas to enable and develop your team and motivate them to succeed. Introducing realistic core priorities and deliverables based on an understanding of the organisational as well as local context
• Good decision-making skills, considering evidence, analysis and personal experience to take and mitigate risk as appropriate
• Implementing effective performance management, planning, risk analysis and governance resulting in greater impact and efficiency
• Developing and enhancing relationships with senior stakeholders across sectors, representing the Fund externally
• Experience in budgeting and data analysis, as well as developing and delivering annual and longer-term strategic operating plans
• Values-driven and passionate about the Fund’s purpose

How to apply

To apply online and further details about our application process, the Fund’s work, and our range of excellent benefits, please visit The National Lottery Community Fund's Jobs page.

Closing date:  29th November 2019

Interview date:  W/C 9th December 2019.

The Fund is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are committed to increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities and will respond positively to meet individual needs throughout the recruitment process. Once in post, the Fund will ensure that any appropriate reasonable adjustments to our workplace are made, in order to support colleagues with any form of disability.

We are recruiting for a Project Manager – Programme Funding and Institutional Partnerships to join us in London on a fixed term contract until the end of 2020. 

In this role you will primarily support the EU Change Programme which is looking to ensure optimal relationships and ways of working with our EU institutional partners, our nine EU account members, and Save the Children Europe, across our programming, funding and advocacy functions to maximise our impact and influence on child rights. 

You will also support the broader Programme Funding and Institutional Partnerships team to ensure effective overall project management of the work plan and support in coordinating the stakeholder engagement and communications process. 

You will be responsible for establishing effective project management and communication practices to profile and enhance understanding of the Programme Funding and Institutional Partnerships team, including managing relationships with key stakeholders, and driving continuous improvements in efficiencies and delivery.

Prior experience of supporting or managing large scale and complex change projects, along with in-depth knowledge of project practices and standards is essential.  You’ll also bring a strong delivery orientation and the ability to operate in a diverse international environment

We offer an annual salary at c£40Kpa, 30 days annual leave, company pension scheme and flexible working practices

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the rights of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application. 

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

The Fund for Global Human Rights

Strategic Partnerships Manager (Europe)

About the Fund

The Fund for Global Human Rights is a leading supporter of on-the-ground human rights groups around the world.  Dedicated to finding and funding the most effective human rights organizations in regions from Latin America to Africa to Southeast Asia, the Fund for Global Human Rights offers grants and facilitates technical support to ensure the long-term effectiveness and viability of frontline groups working in challenging conditions with scant resources.

The Fund for Global Human Rights UK is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering and nurturing mission focused, collaborative and diverse workforce. The Fund aims to provide competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

As an employer, we are deeply committed to the overall well-being of our staff.  We offer 100% employer paid health benefits, generous paid leave, and flexible working options designed to meet the diverse needs of our globally based team members. 

About the Role

The Strategic Partnerships Manager (Europe) will play an important role in developing and implementing the organisation’s plans in the United Kingdom and the rest of Europe and identifying new opportunities for funding to support the Fund’s mission and grantees.

The Strategic Partnerships Manager (Europe) should be a dynamic, experienced, and adaptable individual, with a commitment to equality and justice. Because the Fund has an ambitious plan to grow and underwrite more human rights work worldwide, the Strategic Partnerships Manager will be responsible for growing the portfolio of grants from European foundations, bilateral and multilateral donors, and/or corporations.

Committed to the Fund’s mission of mobilizing resources for the human rights movement, candidates should be able to identify and realize diverse funding opportunities, enjoy building and nurturing relationships, and have the analytical and writing skills to prepare a wide range of donor materials.

The successful candidate will be part of a small and dynamic Development team in the European Office as well as a member of the Fund’s global Strategic Partnerships team. As such, the manager will report to and work closely with the European Office’s Director in London and the Fund’s Director of Strategic Partnerships in New York. This position would be based in London.

Reports to: Director of the European Office with dotted line to Director of Strategic Partnerships.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities | Where You’ll Make the Most Impact

Fundraising & Development

• Identify and maximise new sources of income from trusts, foundations and other institutional donors in the UK and Europe
• Conduct prospect research and develop strategic approaches to cultivate new donors and funding opportunities in Europe
• Represent the Fund in external outreach and networking spaces with the goal of building the Fund’s network of prospects
• Manage a portfolio of current and prospective foundation, corporate foundation, and bilateral donors, including those giving six-figure grants
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with donors and prospects to keep them informed about programmatic developments and elicit support for the Fund’s growth
• Develop and draft compelling, concept notes, letters of inquiry, grant proposals and reports for institutional funders and prospects, persuasively communicating the Fund’s mission and programmes

Coordination and Project Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with programme, operations and finance staff to manage project budgets, activities, and track expenses
• Learn about programmatic developments, and drive forward programmatic growth goals by matching with funding opportunities
• Track communications related to current, pending, and prospective grants in Salesforce database; ensure that all deadlines are met; monitor and ensure the Fund’s compliance with grant requirements
• Assist in donor engagement activities, such as occasional event planning and related tasks as needed
• Actively participate in internal planning and objective-setting processes

Qualifications | Minimum Requirements

• 5-6 years of Development and fundraising experience.
• Experience successfully securing funds from a range of institutional donors, including in Europe.
• Experience and track record of drafting and building complex proposal bids and reports.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to analyse complex information and present it in an accessible format for different audiences.
• Excellent verbal communication and inter-personal skills and ability to represent the Fund to donors.
• Experience in project management and building budgets.
• Fluency in English
• Legal right to work in the UK

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programmes
• Commitment to human rights and social justice and familiarity with international issues.
• Experience working in international contexts or multicultural working environments
• Proficiency in another European language

How to Apply:

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We do our best to ensure that qualifications are aligned with position needs but if you are unsure about whether to apply, please do so anyway!

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Earliest anticipated start date is January 2020.

Action Against Hunger has a vision of a world free from hunger. For almost 40 years, across nearly 50 countries, we have led the global fight against hunger. We save the lives of children and work with their communities before and after the disaster strikes. We enable people to provide for themselves, see their children grow up strong, and build prosperous communities. We constantly search for more effective solutions, while sharing our knowledge and expertise with the world. We push for long-term change. We will never give up. Until the world is free from hunger.

We are recruiting for a Senior Programme Funding and Contracts Manager who will work, within the Programme Funding Team, to help develop and manage a rapidly growing funding portfolio. They will play a key role in supporting Action Against Hunger to increase and deliver on its UK Government related programme funding portfolio, both country/regional specific and global initiatives. The post holder will also work with colleagues to raise Action Against Hunger’s profile and engagement with the UK Government and UK sector, to inform, influence and collaborate on key areas of importance for Action Against Hunger’s mandate. The post holder will support Action Against Hunger in responding to crises through our memberships of the Start Network and the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC). This role may focus on particular countries/region(s), as well as selected global initiatives.

In line with Action Against Hunger International’s DFID Engagement Strategy, and maximising the linkages between the UK Government’s international agenda and Action Against Hunger’s global priorities, the Senior Programme Funding and Contracts Manager will work closely with HQs and country teams, to develop opportunities and increase the level of new grants and commercial contracts, and ensure effective delivery on our rapidly growing portfolio of UK Government related grants/contracts, as well as funding from the Start Network and DEC. As part of a small but growing team, the Senior Manager will be expected to work at both an operational and strategic level, delivering on both funding and contract/grant management targets, as well as providing Action Against Hunger with high-level strategic and tactical direction on engaging with the UK Government and UK sector at UK, regional and country-levels.

We are always looking to recruit passionate and dedicated individuals who are keen to join our team and contribute to the fight against child hunger. For more detailed information on the role, please download the attached pdf Job Description. The post will be based in Action Against Hunger-UK’s London office. Only candidates with the right to work in the UK may apply.

Closing date for applications: 5pm, 2nd December 2019. Interview Date: w/c 9 December 2019.

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. Thank you for your understanding.

The Big House has a simple mission: to enable care leavers to fulfil their potential.

Through drama and individualised long-term wrap around support we help care leavers overcome traumas experienced in childhood so they can make the complex transition from looked-after child to independent adult. The Big House's main activities are: weekly drop-in drama and employment workshops and the 3-month Open House Project which runs twice yearly.  in 2018 we've moved into our first permanent home which will enable us to begin to expand and develop new programmes across the next five years. 

Through our work we have seen the transformational effect that drama can have on at risk young people’s lives. The strict discipline required to produce professional theatre imparts vital transferable skills including time keeping, focus, team working, effective communication, ability to regulate emotions and make better informed decisions; empowering and equipping the young people with the skills needed to become self-reliant.

We're looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager (Trusts & Foundations) to join our team and work to maximise income for The Big House from trusts & foundations, including corporate and public sector funding and to assist more generally with other fundraising initiatives.

This position will suit a self-motivated person capable of working within a fast-paced environment, with a proven track record in securing multi-year funding and 5 & 6-figure grants towards core costs and project delivery within any related sector. The post-holder will be required to work closely with staff across the organisation to identify funding opportunities, develop cases for support and provide effective stewardship to existing and potential funders.

How To Apply: 

Please submit your most recent CV and Cover Letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) which outlines your experience to date,  how this relates to the duties and person specification of this role and why you are interested in working with The Big House.

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

About the Countryside Alliance

The Countryside Alliance is a national political campaigning not-for-profit organisation, well known for our high-profile campaigning work on rural issues.  Anything but a single-issue organisation, we publicise the economic, social and environmental contribution the countryside makes to the national economy and quality of life.

Our aim is to promote understanding and acceptance of the rural way of life and its activities in a managed landscape and to protect them from bias, misinformation and over regulation.  Our campaigns stretch across rural sports, wildlife management, crime, digital communications and rural communities to name a few.  With around 100,000 members and supporters we promote and protect rural life by lobbying Parliament, increasing awareness in the national and local media and getting involved with rural communities.

With an annual operating budget of £4m we earn two thirds of our income from membership subscriptions and the remainder from fundraising, donations and commercial income.

About the Countryside Alliance Foundation

The Countryside Alliance Foundation (TCAF) is a registered charity which aims to help adults and children alike make the most of the incredible remedial and educational benefits of being involved in the natural environment. By introducing people to the delights of rural Britain we hope to inspire them to become passionate about the countryside whilst helping to protect the natural environment.

TCAF’s current projects are Fishing for Schools and Falconry for Schools, helping school children (particularly disadvantaged and SEN children) re-engage with learning and the environment, and Casting for Recovery, providing outdoor therapy for woman recovering from breast cancer.

TCAF works closely with the Countryside Alliance but is an independent charity. Its activities are financed wholly by donations, grants and fund raising with an operating budget of £350k.

Opportunity

Both organisations are currently going through a dynamic period of restructuring to ensure future growth in campaigning strength and income generation and this has presented an opportunity for a new Finance Manager. This is an exciting time for both organisations and the new Finance Manager will have an opportunity to contribute to the change by initiating improvements and efficiencies in line with future strategic plans.

Key responsibilities

Based in our offices in Vauxhall, London and reporting to the Finance Director, the Finance Manager is responsible for the processing and management of all financial information for the Countryside Alliance and TCAF.

• Keeping records and cashbooks for multiple bank accounts, managing balance sheet accounts and sales and purchase ledgers, overseeing payments to creditors whilst managing cash flow requirements.

• Responsible for the preparation, analysis and presentation of monthly MI and forecasts, assimilating and analysing key data whilst using software such as Sage, Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI.

• Managing company payroll and pension schemes together with relevant HMRC returns and answering queries from company staff.

• Responsible for all compliance matters relating to HMRC and tax returns including VAT, company tax and PAYE as well as annual returns for Companies House and Charity Commission.

• Writing year-end accounts for both entities to FRS102 and SORP accounting standards, liaising with auditors and the audit committee and leading the year end process.

• Manage the BACS facility, collecting membership subscriptions via direct debit, maintaining changes, returns and mandates, adhering to strict BACS standards.

• Promote financial management and accounting as an integrated part of the organisation, ensuring a thorough system of internal controls whilst maintaining professional relationships with all stakeholders.

• Drive continuous change and process improvements within the department to maximise efficiency and accuracy within the accounting system.

Personal specification

We are looking for an experienced finance professional with strong communication, analytical and accounting skills ideally with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in industry within the not for profit or charity sector.  Qualified or part qualified with final stage to go in ACCA or CIMA, the successful candidate will be a self-starting problem solver with excellent analytical and communication skills. 

They should have experience of current financial systems and technology with exceptional technical accounting competency, keeping up to date with current legislation and standards. Forward thinking and logical, the candidate will have a personable manner to be able to build solid and productive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Experience in producing management accounts and charity accounting is essential. 

Salary and benefits

Competitive together with company pension and supported CPD.

Please submit your CV and covering letter by email via this job application site.

The closing date is for applications is Friday 6th December 2019. Interviews will take place week commencing 9th December 2019.

Summary of role

As Head of Partnerships Funding, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of AfriKids’ partnerships fundraising plan; to secure funding for our projects, core costs and future innovation and growth. Over the next year, in line with a new organisational strategy, you will diversify and grow our partnership funding portfolio by building and strengthening the existing pipeline to include: strategic corporate partners; consortium partners and international donors.

Key responsibilities and duties

• You will produce a creative and ambitious plan to raise funding for our projects from “partners”, ie institutional donors, trusts, charitable foundations and companies. This “partnerships plan” should be informed by relevant data and research. Your partnerships plan will include a realistic budget, including what you will need to spend and the income you expect to raise.
• You will line manage a Partnerships Manager and head up the Partnerships Team which also includes a Partnerships Assistant.
• You will ensure the performance of the partnerships team is effectively monitored (eg through Key Performance Indicators) and use this information to amend or update your partnerships plan as needed. For example, if something is not working well, you will pick up on it, decide what to do differently and make sure everyone that needs to know is informed.
• You will work with AfriKids Ghana to ensure strong “programme cycle management”. This is the end-to-end process of designing and delivering our projects in Ghana and your role will be to ensure the requirements of funding partners are met. For example, you will ensure the plans for monitoring and evaluating projects include capturing the information partners want to see or that partner logos are featured as required on uniforms, vehicles, etc.
• Through internal reports and close communication with AfriKids Ghana, you will maintain an in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of AfriKids’ projects and their funding requirements, to help ensure your partnerships fundraising plan remains relevant and maximises opportunities.
• You will ensure all funding partners have a brilliant experience supporting AfriKids by building strong relationships, meeting all contract agreements and finding ways to “go the extra mile” to impress them.
• You will be creative and ambitious in making the most of funding partnership opportunities
• You will produce clear and reliable information for the International Executive Operating Committee (IEOC) and the UK Senior Leadership Team to understand and oversee partnerships fundraising
• Through strategy documents and internal updates, you will maintain a good understanding of our organisational strategy and how your work is making a difference
• You will support AfriKids Ghana in their efforts to secure funding partnerships from Ghana

• You will produce high quality, timely proposals, pitches and feedback reports to funding partners, being sure to address funder requirements and priorities
• You will proactively seek funding opportunities through our existing relationships with funding partners and by finding new ones
• You will work to grow and diversify our partnerships funding portfolio. This will include understanding and pursuing different types of partnerships (for example, not just relying on traditional grants and exploring opportunities from overseas funders (namely in the US)). While building a mixed portfolio of opportunities, you will ensure there is a sensible balance of low-high risk opportunities, in order for us to have a realistic expectation of what will be raised from partnerships
• You will ensure the partnerships team produce high quality, compelling reports and materials for partnerships funding that meet our branding guidelines and are factually accurate and up to date
• You will ensure the partnerships team keep our database up to date with all of the required information relating to partnership fundraising, in line with our data protection and information security policies
• You will help improve the ways the partnerships team works with AfriKids Ghana for communication and information sharing to work effectively for partnerships funding and also provide our other fundraising teams with useful and up-to-date information about our projects.
• Through research and networking, you will ensure you stay informed about the external context relevant to our partnerships funding. For example, by reading publications and data about child rights in Ghana; learning about what other charities doing similar work are doing; keeping an eye on changes to relevant laws and regulations, etc.
• You will ensure our partnerships fundraising is compliant with UK law and the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice

Position: Deputy Manager
Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire
Salary: £23,000 per annum & Benefits
Sector: Health & Social Care, Charity

Scope of the Job

To assist the Service Manager and deputise in their absence, in managing a service that promotes user involvement and social inclusion by putting the people we support a the heart of everything we do and ensure this is provided in line with SeeAbility’s operational policies and the regulatory framework and standards monitored by the Care Quality Commission.To lead, motivate and develop a team to deliver support solutions that not only meet  individual needs but produce extraordinary outcomes each and every day

Main Duties

• To assist the Service Manager in the provision of safe and quality support to the people supported by the service, ensuring a person-centred approach that promotes choice, independence, dignity, rights and fulfilment in line with SeeAbility’s mission
• To provide support in managing Individual Budgets or Individual Service funds where required, liaising with family members, commissioners, brokers and advocates as appropriate for each individual.
• To assist in the co-ordination of service to individuals by ensuring that appropriate support workers are available as determined by individual support plans and contracted support hours.
• To ensure that the people who use the service or their representatives are aware of SeeAbility’s complaints procedure and are actively encouraged to comment on the quality of the service they receive.
• To be a point of contact for emergencies outside office hours and to be part of the on call service for SeeAbility services.
• To carry out any appropriate tasks and duties as delegated by the Service Manager or as may be defined in operational reviews and quality inspections

About us

The Ocean Regeneration Trust is a well-established local charity committed to supporting residents living on the Ocean Estate by bringing together local people and organisations to address local community needs.

The opportunity

The Ocean Regeneration Trust is looking for a Centre Manager to support the set up and management of a Community Centre in the heart of the Ocean Estate in Stepney.

About the role

The role will be pivotal in the smooth and successful day-to-day running of the Centre, building a welcoming, busy and vibrant community space and providing services and activities for the community. The Centre Manager will be involved in helping to shape and launch new activities and events and establishing new partnerships as well as ensuring that the building is well maintained and compliant with current legislation. They will work to maximise use of the available facilities and identify new opportunities through effective marketing, networking and innovative solutions.

Person specification

This exciting new role will suit someone who is a self-starter with a responsible, resilient and resourceful approach.

How to apply: Please attach a CV and a detailed covering letter explaining why you will be a good fit for the role and why you would like ot work for us. (Applications without a detailed covering letter will not be accepted)

For more information: Please see attached job description and person specification

Deadline for receipt of applications: 5pm, Thursday 10th December 2019

Interview date: Thursday 17th December 2019