Location: Sidley House, Trafford
Reporting to:     Development Manager
Hours: 22.5hrs 9am-4:30pm (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Salary: £12,000

Job Purpose To complete general administrative tasks and to support the day to day office operations of the charity.

Working at Once Upon a Smile’s head office at Sidley House, you will be the first point of contact for bereaved families and other professionals contacting the service. You will need to communicate sensitively; ensuring families are given clear information about the support Once Upon a Smile can offer.

As a small team, flexibility is essential, staff may be required to carry out other duties
within bereavement services other than those listed below.

Main duties:

All administrative duties required to facilitate the delivery of high-quality bereavement services.

Support with the preparation of materials and organisation of a range of programmes including; residential weekends, memory days, bereavement groups and other family events.

Welcome and respond to visitors to Sidley House.

To participate in the taking of notes during assessments under the direction of the Bereavement Development Manager.

To participate in the arrangements for scheduling appointments.

To update records on our database and other electronic and paper formats, and to support the effective management of office filing systems

Make trips for tasks including collecting resources and general office supplies.

Liaise with outside agencies and referrers.

Dealing with incoming/outgoing post.

Selection Criteria:

To enable us to shortlist it is vital that you provide us with sufficient information to demonstrate how you meet or exceed the criteria outlined in the vacancy description.
 

Essential Criteria:

Excellent telephone manner, a sensitive and caring disposition

Excellent minute taking skills, interpersonal skills

High degree of accuracy required whilst working under pressure

Administrative/secretarial experience

Ability to handle sensitive/highly confidential information

Familiarisation with databases, spreadsheets and presentation packages, excel, word, PowerPoint

Demonstrate that you can work as part of a Team

Desirable Criteria:

Previous experience of working in a bereavement setting would be an advantage but is not essential.

The right candidate will have experience of managing a caseload and good knowledge of provider services across Greater Manchester that can help carers lead a better life. The candidate must be able to speak English and at least one other language including Urdu, Punjabi and Guajarati. You must have a strong awareness of issues affecting BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) communities particularly in relation to the impact of caring.

The role will be to work as a team on a busy helpline as well as delivering statutory carer’s assessments through a conversation model and to bring an enthusiastic yet empathetic approach to supporting carers across Trafford. The role will also involve outreach support at Limelight in Old Trafford on a regular basis.

Trafford Carers Centre, is the Lead provider for Trafford Council and Trafford CCG to deliver first line support and information services to unpaid carers in Trafford.

Requirements for Caseworker role:

• Previous experience of casework
• Positive, welcoming attitude and good communication skills
• Ability to speak English and other languages such as Punjabi, Urdu and Guajarati  
• Ability to identify carers and their support needs
• Ability to work effectively and positively as part of a team
• Ability to think on your feet
• Knowledge of key services across Greater Manchester
• Knowledge of issues affecting BAME communities in relation to caring
• Knowledge of Care Act 2014
• Sound organisational and IT skills
• Ability to keep concise and accurate records
• Flexibility to work hours as determined by the organisation
• Full driving licence and insurance to use your car for business purposes.

Responsibilities for Caseworker:

• Manage a caseload delivering statutory carers assessments, support, guidance and advice
• Deliver helpline support offering guidance and advice
• Maintaining a high level of record keeping
• To work with multi-agencies to raise awareness of carer issues and widen identification network.

Benefits for Caseworker:

• 25 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Full induction programme
• Access to training

Deadline for applications: 12pm on 24th of December 2019 

Title: Corporate Partnership Executive

Reports to: Head of Fundraising

Budget Responsibility: none

Based at: Home based – Singapore/Hong Kong/Manila

Hours of work: Full-time [37.5 hours per week]

Team Association: Corporate Partnerships

Events

Trust & Foundations

Legacy

Job Purpose To be pro-active in identifying and developing new and existing relationships with corporate partners and prospects to fundraise and generate income to assist the team in reaching agreed income targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Partnership Development (80%)

• Identify, research and approach prospective contacts in order to cultivate relationships and generate new business income through sponsorship and other charity partnerships.

• Support the Head of Fundraising and fundraising team, based in Southampton, in maintaining and building upon existing corporate partnerships.

• Gain an in-depth knowledge and keep abreast of the progress of all Sailors’ Society’s programmes, projects and events in order to prepare high quality, commercially relevant and compelling proposals, reports and presentations.

• Take responsibility for own ‘portfolio’ of contacts, following all leads through to completion and accurately recording all correspondence.

• Keep accurate records of all correspondence with Society stakeholders on Raiser’s Edge.

• Attend internal and external meetings, events and presentations as required.

• Ensure donors are promptly thanked and their gift is accurately recorded.

• Provide administrative duties related to corporate and trust income generation, such as sourcing materials, preparing invoices and other activities as required.

Events Support (20%)

• Liaise with events suppliers, venues and volunteers to support the Events Executive at head office.

• Recruit teams/table holders/delegates to attend and participate in Sailors’ Society events through telephone calls, face to face meetings, group presentations and written correspondence.

• Secure sponsorship for events.

• Encourage and support corporates to organise their own events to raise money.

• Motivate supporters to meet fundraising targets for challenge events.

Personal Development

The Corporate Partnership and Events Executive will be expected to maintain a high level of competence and capability, identifying appropriate training and development opportunities as required.

Person Specification (minimum requirement)

Essential Attributes

• Highly self motivated with the ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload.
• Commercially driven with a proven track record in business development or B2B sales.
• An understanding of and experience in managing charity/corporate partnerships and sponsorship agreements.
• Confident and competent in directly approaching partners and prospects on the telephone, face to face and in writing.

• Excellent networking skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels and to represent the Society in person.

• Ability to listen to the needs of corporate prospects in order to propose relevant ways of working together.

• Excellent writing skills with the ability to write accurate, powerful, compelling and persuasive copy in a range of formats e.g. proposals, reports, brochures and posters/flyers.

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan and manage a complex and demanding variety of tasks and to meet strict deadlines.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in experience.
• Prepared to work outside of normal office hours in the evenings and occasional weekends, including some overnight stays and overseas travel.

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience of using Raisers’ Edge or other CRM database.
• A good understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility, corporate community engagement initiatives and established corporate fundraising techniques.
• Experience of working for a charity and an understanding of charity law.
• An understanding of the global shipping and maritime industry.

To meet ever growing demand for our services, myaware seeks to recruit a part time fundraiser to develop, organise and support income generation across South West England and South Wales. 

The successful candidate will build on current income streams and proactively seek out new opportunities for fundraising through applying to local charitable trusts and grant making organisations, partnering local organisations, helping local supporters with their own fundraising activities and delivering community fundraising activities. There will also be the requirement to manage records and relationships through the CRM system in line with GDPR, therefore legislation necessitates a well organised and efficient individual with IT skills. This role is 2.5 days per week (18.75 hours).

To meet the needs of our supporters’ fundraising activities, events are often held during weekends and evenings and therefore flexible working hours are a necessity. The Regional Fundraiser will be home based within South West England and will work closely with support colleagues to identify, recruit and train fundraising volunteers. Own transport is essential for this role as travel throughout the South West of England will be required. 

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter, including details of current salary by clicking 'Apply Online'.

Passionate about bringing a change in people's health and wellbeing? We are recruiting a Project Coordinator for the Community Cancer Champions Project, to be delivered in London boroughs of Redbridge, Havering and Barking and Dagenham from November 2019 to May 2020. The aim of the project is to raise awareness on prevention of Cancer, including promoting cancer screening and thereby help prevent and early detection of cancer amongst at-risk communities in the three boroughs.  

Do you have a passion for social justice, and a concern for needs of refugees fleeing war and persecution? Do you want to use to use your skills and expertise in financial management to bring about positive change?

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our growing charity, which works with refugees and asylum seekers arriving in the UK. Upbeat Communities is a Christian charity based in Derby and we work across Derbyshire and Lincolnshire – our mission is to Help Strangers Become Neighbours. We achieve this by focusing activities on three key areas: Welcome, Empowerment, and Awareness Raising.

The services we deliver include welcome support for new arrivals, language classes through our Derby Language School social enterprise, health and well-being activities, enterprise and employment training, awareness raising, training and events. We provide the support service to local authorities in Derbyshire and Lincolnshire as part of the Vulnerable Person’s Resettlement Scheme, working with Syrian refugees. We are currently partnering with the British Red Cross on a 4 year citywide project called Survive & Thrive, as well as initiating new projects such as a volunteer hosting scheme for destitute asylum seekers and a project focusing on refugee children.

Context of the role:

One of our current Finance and Operations Managers (who is part of a job share) goes on maternity leave in March/April 2020, therefore we are looking to recruit someone who can provide support to our organisation during this maternity leave period. The role will focus on the financial management functions of the organisation including the production of management accounts and budgets, and the oversight of all our financial procedures (we are also recruiting an additional Team Administrator to meet the day-to-day finance, admin and operations tasks). We require someone who can start in the role in January/February 2020 to ensure a smooth and successful handover.

We want someone who can manage, maintain and improve the performance, productivity and efficiency of our financial management procedures. They will be someone with strong financial management skills and significant experience of working in business or charity finance.

You will enjoy being a key player in a growing, dynamic team, committed to helping us shape the future of our charity to make a difference to many people’s lives.

The successful candidate will have a positive attitude and love enabling our team to deliver the best possible service to our participants. The candidate will be committed to, and actively demonstrate, our Christian values, ethos and practice in order to achieve our vision – to see thriving positive communities where every refugee can contribute and make the most of opportunities.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Finance

• Produce budgets, forecasts and cashflows in collaboration with the Chief Executive/ trustees

• Maintain accurate financial records using Sage 50 Accounts

• Generate management accounts

• Manage bank accounts and carry out bank reconciliation

• Oversee all payments and cash management

• Manage expenses and credit card procedures

• Track incoming resources including grants, donations and earned income

• Support the production of funder and finance related reports

• Provide information to our accountant required for preparation of statutory accounts

Oversight and Line Management

• Oversee, develop and improve all financial management procedures

• Review and update all financial policies annually

• Provide line management, including support and supervision, for the Team Administrator (to be appointed in March 2020) and any finance/admin volunteers

Human Resources

• Provide relevant information to our payroll provider to ensure staff wages are processed and paid

• Oversee invoicing for sessional/ self-employed tutors and interpreters

• Process pension payments

• Ensure HMRC data is up-to-date and payments are made

• Process HR data relevant for financial management

Other

• Provide administrative support for projects where required

• Make an active contribution to the overall work of Upbeat Communities through team meetings, staff training, awareness and fundraising events, and any other appropriate activities

• Be committed to, and work in accordance with Upbeat Communities’ Christian values and ethos, as well as adhering to all organisational policies and procedures

Person Specification:

We are looking for an exceptional candidate who can demonstrate the following qualifications, experience and skills. Please make sure you evidence each of these areas in your application.

Qualifications

Essential

• A good standard of education (GCSEs & A Levels or equivalent)

Desirable

• Qualified accountant to at least CIMA, ACCA, or ACA level Experience & Skills Essential

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience of financial management

• Strong financial awareness, with a track record of maintaining budgets and management accounts

• Proven leadership ability

• Experience of SAGE or other desktop accounting packages

• Proven ability to develop and maintain databases and information systems

• Keen analytical and problem-solving skills

• Outstanding administrative ability, well organised, and reliable

• Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing and over the telephone with individuals and a wide variety of organisations

• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks and manage your own workload

• Good IT skills

• A team player with a helpful serving attitude and a positive disposition Desirable

• Experience of charity finance and accounting practice

• An understanding of the challenges and opportunities of the charity sector

• Knowledge around Tax and VAT relating to charities Other

• Committed to the support and wellbeing of refugees

• Commitment to actively demonstrate Upbeat Communities’ Christian ethos and values

• The right to work in the UK

What we offer as an employer

- A positive working environment where staff are valued and cared for

- An inclusive and friendly staff team

- Regular support and supervision

- Regular opportunities for team building

- Flexible working conditions to promote a good work / life balance

- Annual team retreat to recharge, re-envision and build relationships across the team

- 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays for full time staff (pro rata for part time staff)

- A generous mileage allowance for travel required for work

- Opportunities for continued training and development

- Access to language classes through our social enterprise (Derby Language School)

- Competitive pension scheme (5% employer contribution matched by 5% employee contribution) 

All applicants need to complete an application form and submit it online via our website – CVs will not be accepted

As part of the recruitment and selection process Upbeat Communities will take up two references Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 14th January 2020 

War Child is the global charity for children affected by war and conflict. It educates, protects and stands up for the rights of those children.

Founded in 1993, War Child  currently works with children affected by war in nine countries and reached over 126,000 children in the last year

Chair
Unremunerated
London

War Child now seek a new Chair to lead the board in support and provision of governance of the highest quality and rigour as the organisation enters a phase of significant growth and increased impact.

The new Chair will bring experience of chairing an organisation of size and scale, preferably with an international element. You will be an effective communicator able to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders.

War Child is committed to achieve greater diversity in its board, and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.

To read further details of this role, and to find out how to apply,  please visit the dedicated Microsite by clicking on the Apply Button.   

If you wish to have an informal and confidential conversation, please contact Jess Stockford or Camille Revuelta at Prospectus.

Closing date: 26 January 2020
Initial interviews with Prospectus: w/c 3 February 2020
Panel interviews with War Child: w/c 17 February 2020

Summary

The Bishop's Personal Assistant provides vital support to the Bishop and the Bishop's Area staff and parishes. The PA has particular responsibility for a wide range of administrative and co-ordinating tasks. The PA works in close co-operation with the Archdeacon of Middlesex and the Archdeacon's Personal Assistant, the Bishop's Events Manager and Administrator, the Area Administrator, the Area Deans and Diocesan staff based at Dial House and Diocesan House, as well as the Diocesan Registry.

Package

The church's ministry across the Kensington Area is under the pastoral leadership of the , the Rt Revd Dr Graham Tomlin, supported by the Archdeacon of Middlesex. The Kensington Area includes the west London Boroughs of Hammersmith and Fulham, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, the Borough of Richmond north of the Thames, and the Surrey Borough of Spelthorne. Spanning from Knightsbridge to the ancient bridge that crosses the Thames into Staines, the parishes of the Kensington Area serve hugely diverse and dynamic communities.

Main Responsibilities

Administrative

• Dealing with mail, enquiries, telephone calls, e-mail and all other incoming communications
• Maintaining databases and hard-copy and/or electronic copies of all relevant documents and communications
• Arranging travel for the Bishop at home and overseas as required
• Liaising with the Church Commissioners Bishoprics Department
• Preparation for all meetings of Cabinet, Area Staff, KALT and others at the Bishop's direction and taking minutes thereof
• Drawing together the Bishop's Newsletter and other general communications
• Forward planning of events and specific projects to the Bishop
• Day-to-day management of the Bishop's diary and in-tray
• Liaising with parishes during clergy vacancies and administering the process of appointment in conjunction with the Bishop's Event's Manager and Administrator
• Ensuring the security and confidentiality of the office and Bishop's study and of documents left on view and locking up of the office
• Dealing with the renewal and issue of permissions for clergy and laity in conjunction with the Bishop's Events Manager and Administrator

Financial

• The Bishop's Official Expenses, with oversight by the Church Commissioners
• The Bishop's Discretionary Fund, with oversight by the Bishop of Kensington
• The Bishop's Mission Fund, with oversight by the Bishop of Kensington

Safeguarding

• Progressing all matters relating to the administration of duties under the safeguarding legislation for applications for disclosure for licensed clergy from the Disclosure and Barring Service for the Kensington Area, in liaison with the Bishop's Events Manager and Administrator and the Diocesan Safeguarding Team, as required.

Above all, the Personal Assistant is required to have the flexibility to undertake any other duties as directed by the Bishop of Kensington that are commensurate with the role in order to support him in his ministry.

Ideal Candidate

General (Essential)

• Be pro-active and able to multi-task
• Have the ability to prioritise the workload
• Be highly organised and adept at forward planning
• Be a problem solver, always looking for ways to get things done and to work around obstacles

Specific (Essential)

• Demonstrable record of success as a PA, Private Secretary or Senior Administrator
• Demonstrate proven ability to use Microsoft Office package
• Competent in managing budgets and tracking costs
• Ability to draft letters and reports on own initiative
• Accurate audio typing; shorthand would also be an advantage

Essential aptitudes and abilities

• Be sympathetic to the aims and ethos of the work, theology and mission of the Church of England
• Have an understanding of the institution, ethos and mission of the Church of England, including an appreciation of the roles of key office holders (e.g. ordained clergy, Area Bishop, Archbishop, Lay ministers)
• Have good communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English, and be able to relate to the wider public
• Have the ability to work well with others
• Be able to innovate, initiate and maintain good and effective administrative procedures
• A good eye for detail

Essential Personal attributes

• The role requires high levels of discretion and confidentiality and the ability to deal with a wide range of personalities and situations.

Desirable attributes

• Willingness to be flexible when the need arises

Right now, Holder House, Richmond Fellowship’s mental health registered care home in Abingdon, is looking for the right people to join their  team as Casual Recovery Workers .

Experience is beneficial while the right personal qualities are essential:

• You'll be caring, consistent, flexible, enthusiastic, compassionate, creative and, like us, keen to break down the stigma of mental health
• You are happy working both independently and as a valued member of our team
• You work well under pressure
• You know how to connect with people at all levels
• You'll be provided with the opportunity to develop your leadership skills by taking on extra responsibilities
• You'll enter accurate case notes onto our IT system, lead group activities, cook house meals with residents and dispense medication

You’ll ensure our residents:

• Are at the heart of everything we do
• Lead their own recovery and are involved in the decisions that affect their lives
• Follow their support plan, designed to meet their specific needs
• Achieve their goals and aspirations
• Develop their life skills
• Are motivated to achieve greater independence and access a range of work, leisure or educational opportunities too
• Access the full range of services by liaising with mental health teams, GP surgeries, the local council and charities etc

In return, expect some excellent benefits:

• Hourly rate of £9.21
• Sleep allowance (11pm to 8am) of £70.47
• Training and development opportunities.

So get inspired and take the first steps towards a more fulfilling career today.

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. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that recovery is possible for everyone and that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide

Victim Support is looking for a part time Service Delivery Assistant (24 hours per week) based in Devizes.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

A Service Delivery Assistant will support our Service Delivery team's vital work in helping people cope and recover from the impact of crime. In this role you will provide comprehensive administrative support to the team. Main duties include general administration and office management, developing and maintaining manual and computerised records, helping our team deliver services to people affected by crime, and participating in community engagement and local fundraising.

To be successful in this role you will have experience of implementing and maintaining efficient administrative systems in a public-facing service, with strong IT and organisational skills, and the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with a wide range of people. You will need satisfactory clearance of an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (s). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support takes pride in being a diverse organisation, enriched by the participation of all individuals and communities. Diversity matters and we value it.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 1st January 2020. Interviews will take place on Monday 6th January.

Chair & Trustees - The Donkey Sanctuary

Sidmouth, Devon

Since its foundation almost 50 years ago, The Donkey Sanctuary has grown from a Devon-based charity rescuing UK donkeys from neglect and abuse to an international animal welfare organisation transforming the lives of millions of donkeys and mules, and the people who depend on them for their livelihood.

We are now one of the world's largest equine welfare charities - we have 10 sanctuaries around the UK and Europe, and we reach approximately 1.8 million donkeys and mules in almost 40 countries worldwide.

As we embark on an ambitious, new five-year strategy, now is an incredibly exciting time to be joining our Board. We are looking for a -

* Chair of the Board of Trustees
* Trustee with Finance skills
* Trustee with Estate Management skills

Whilst the Chair will bring a broad range of skills to the table, the 2 additional trustees need to offer a significant track record at a senior level within their field, one with finance experience (with recent and relevant financial, accounting or auditing experience, commercial finance or banking) and the other with estates management experience (property portfolio management, international, multi-site).

Our aim is to help many more of the tens of millions of donkeys and mules worldwide through field projects, research and advocacy work promoting lasting collaborations with communities, partner NGOs, governments, the media and public. We need strategic thinkers with strong communication and we need people of integrity with a strong commitment to our aims and a collaborative approach.

In return you will be joining a Board with a genuine desire to make a difference.

If you would like to receive an information pack for this role, with full details of how to apply, please send your CV to [email protected] or call Ben Pountney on 07444 475 489.

Closing date for applications: Friday 17 th January 2020.

Internews, an international non-profit media development organisation, implementing the project “Strengthening Resilience to Radicalisation and Disinformation in Central Asia through Independent Media” funded by the European Union, invites professional companies to participate in a tender to design, host and report the following:

• two group study tours to Brussels, Belgium for media professionals and civic activists,
• a visibility action to promote Internews project achievements among key stakeholder groups and development organisations implementing regional projects targeting Central Asian countries.

The successful respondent will:

1. Host two group study tours to Brussels, Belgium for media professionals and civic activists.
   • Each group will include 10 participants from at least four target countries (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan).
   • Each visit will last five days and may include meetings with practitioners and representatives of the EU institutions dealing with security and radicalisation issues as well as hands-on trainings, lectures and exchange meetings with European journalists and civic activists working on preventing radicalisation leading to violent extremism in the European countries.
2. Develop and host the project’s visibility action in Brussels, Belgium. 
   • The visibility event would take up to 5 days and would target EU and Central Asian policy-makers, media professionals, civil society representatives, and PVE experts.
   • The event format could be screening of Central Asian films and follow-up discussions with content producers who were involved in the project implementation.
   • The event could be hosted in collaboration with other EU institutions and Brussels-based civil society organisations.

Timeline:

• Study tours to take place in May-September 2020.
• Visibility action to take place in May-June 2020.

To submit a tender proposal:

1. Review Letter of invitation to tender (Annex 4a)
2. Fill in and enclose Quote proposal template (Annex 4b)
3. Sign and enclose the Code of Conduct for Suppliers (Annex 4b)
4. Sign and enclose the Bidder Declaration Form (Annex 4b)
5. Review, fill in and enclose the pro-forma contract (Annex 9)
6. Enclose copy of your company’s registration certificate.

Deadline for submission of tender proposals: by 16 December 2019, 18:00, Bishkek/GMT+6. Send your proposals to: the below email address with a subject: Response to Tender PR-4180-1-021.

All questions regarding this Tender should be directed via email at (see: below) by 11 December 2019, 18:00 Bishkek/GMT+6.

International Relations Manager

We have a unique opportunity to join CIPFA as an International Relations Manager to plan and implement integrated market development plans to meet customers and other international stakeholders needs.

International Relations Manager Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Head of International Relations, the International Relations Manager will play a key part in increasing CIPFA’s profile in defined markets and identifying new business opportunities. The successful candidate must have strong commercial acumen and the ability to establish productive relationships at various levels.

This is a challenging commercial role in a part of the institute we are trying to expand. Proactively working with other business areas to contribute market specific and relationship insight to ensure consistent planning and knowledge sharing is achieved.

International Relations Manager Requirements:

- Proven ability to establish productive relationships at various levels and to conduct effective commercial negotiations.
- Experience of customer relationship / key account management.
- Cultural awareness and sensitivities across global markets.

Interested? And up for a new challenge, then we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit a copy of your CV and covering letter explaining why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience fits with what we're looking for.

About CIPFA:

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) is the world’s only professional accountancy body to specialise in public services, and our portfolio of qualifications is the foundation for a career in public finance. Our members work across public services in national audit agencies, major accountancy firms, and other organisations and companies around the world where public money needs to be effectively and efficiently managed.

Location: London, travel is expected and occasional overnight stays

- 5 / 10 minute walk from Tower Hill or Aldgate underground station.
- 20 / 25 minute walk from London Bridge and Cannon Street station.
- A modern office, within minutes of great shops & restaurants.

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 36 hours per week

Salary: £Competitive

Benefits: 25 days annual leave, Up to 10% employer's pension contribution, Season ticket loans, Employee Assistance Helpline, Exclusive employee discount and rewards at many major brands including health & well-being, retail, restaurants and mobile technology providers.

Closing date for applications: 22nd December, 2019

You may have experience of the following: Global Account Manager, Global Development, International Account Manager, International Sales, Relationship Manager, Key Account Manager, Business Development, etc.

Ref: 90683

Shop Manager (Penzance) (TRD2481)

About Us

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

Oxfam Purpose

To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering 

Trading Purpose

To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering

About our Oxfam Shops

Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.

The Role of our Shop Managers

Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business.

The role of the shop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence. 

Often the only paid member of staff, our managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

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

Key Skills and Competencies required

• Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
• Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
• Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
• Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
• Excellent communication skills.(E)
• Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
• High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
• Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. (E)
• Commercial awareness and judgement. (D)
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising. (E)
• Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports. (D)
• IT literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets and word processing packages. Be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and ecommerce.) (E)
• Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of diversity and gender rights (click here).  (E)
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles. (E)

How to apply 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.