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There are a variety of annual special events that include but are not restricted to: Annual Charity Dinner, Armistice Address, Carol Services and Clay Shoot as well as Open Days, virtual events, AGM and the Secret Postcard Auction. The role also supports the other fundraising teams in the logistics, stewardship and administration of events, activities, data management and input and donor engagement tasks.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the Senior Events Officer with all fundraising and stewardship events including the production, delivery, logistics and administration of our key special events
- Work with Income stream Heads, when required, to manage their donor engagement and cultivation events and activities
- Update the events section of the Combat Stress website
- Assist in researching venues and suppliers for events
- Liaise with and relationship manage external suppliers (caterers, printers, florists, venues) regarding events
- Help manage all printed materials related to events including designers, printers and advertisers
- Help source prizes for the live and silent auctions
- Raise and manage invoices as directed
- Input and manage event administration on Raiser's Edge, always ensuring accurate records are maintained
- Process ticket applications and donations in lieu of tickets and ensure all supporters are thanked in a timely manner
- Attend events and assist the Senior Events Officer to ensure everything runs smoothly and all attendees at the event are well looked after. Some out of hours work is required
- Collaborate and support other fundraising teams as and where required
This role will be subject to a DBS check.
Join our dynamic team as a Public Relations Officer, where you’ll play a crucial role in enhancing the public profile and support for the Royal British Legion through strategic PR and media initiatives.
We are looking for a talented National Public Relations Officer to become a key part of our team, reporting directly to the National Public Relations Manager. This exciting role involves developing and implementing a range of PR and media activities aimed at increasing public awareness and support for the Royal British Legion. You will collaborate with the Public Relations team to drive the charity's marketing and communication goals, ensuring our mission resonates widely.
Come and be part of the nation’s leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
In this role, you'll be responsible for identifying and leveraging opportunities to boost the RBL's public profile. You will work closely with external stakeholders and regional PR staff, ensuring our communications are cohesive and effective across all channels. By anticipating risks and proactively solving problems, you will help maintain the RBL’s positive public image and support its wide range of initiatives.
Your tasks will include crafting compelling press releases, articles, and speeches, as well as managing media relations and answering enquiries from journalists. You'll play a vital role in organising events that support our marketing efforts, from securing venues to managing logistics. Additionally, you will work with our digital team to create engaging social media content that highlights the RBL’s work and achievements.
We are seeking someone with substantial experience in media relations, public relations, or journalism within a prominent organisation. You should possess strong IT skills, experience in developing strategic communication plans, and the ability to engage effectively with journalists and media outlets. If you have a passion for the RBL’s mission and the skills to drive its public relations efforts forward, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our impactful work.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to our London Hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Location:Yaounde, Cameroon Contract: Two- year fixed-term contract (renewable) Salary:Local Terms and Conditions apply
About the role Finance and Support Services Officer
Sightsavers are excited to be recruiting a new team member to join their Cameroon country office. The Finance Support and Services Officer provides finance management support for the Country Office under the leadership of Finance & Support Services Manager.
Knowledge, skills and experience
In collaboration with colleagues the Finance and Support Services Officer will continually ensure quality and consistency of financial management in the country office. They will support the development of solutions to financial or support related problems, support the monitoring of country resource management and identification risks or issues to the Programme Manager.
The post-holder will ensure that financial management and risk mitigation are compliant with local regulations and adhere to the organisational Financial Framework by implementing financial controls, planning and budgeting. The role will lead support services for the country office by managing logistics of procurement supplies, manage payroll and work with programme and finance teams to review programme/project reports, planning and analysis, auditing of funds provided and grant management reporting.
The preferred candidate will have a relevant professional accounting qualification and a degree (or equivalent) in finance, accounting or related field. Previous experience working in an INGO environment is desirable, with experience of audit and government organisations being an advantage. A background in financial management is required, as are budget and data analysis skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision.
The Finance and Support Services Officer is a varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the for full details.
The deadline to apply is 8 August 2024 23.59pm BST UK.
We intend to conduct virtual interviews week commencing 11 August 2024 onwards. The recruitment process is in two stages. The first stage will include a two-hour written task at the Cameroon country office. Successful candidates at this stage will then be invited to a face to face interview at the country office, lasting up to one (1) hour.
To apply please simply use the link provided. Please also apply in English. We are particularly interested to understand your reasons for wanting to work with Sightsavers.
As an equal opportunity Employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader therefore qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply
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If you're passionate about building sustainable partnerships that transform lives, we want to hear from you. This role offers an ambitious candidate the opportunity to lead Transaid’s corporate income stream, and to work closely with major blue-chip businesses (which form the mainstay of our corporate partnership base). Working in the fundraising team of four, the post-holder will be taking on an exciting portfolio of existing partnerships, with scope to build strategic and creative partnerships with a range of organisations.
Transaid is an international development organisation working to transform lives through safe, available and sustainable transport. As one of the chosen charities of the transport and logistics industry, this is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, creative and ambitious self-starter to shape and grow Transaid’s well established corporate partnership scheme. Responsible for a portfolio of 32 corporate partners, currently contributing c. 40% of Transaid’s fundraising income, you will lead on maintaining and developing these critical relationships whilst creating and implementing new engagement opportunities.
January 2024 marked the beginning of a new organisational strategy for Transaid, with strategic partnerships (with companies both in the UK and globally) a significant part of the agenda. As well as looking to strengthen existing relationships, business development is a core part of this role. Working alongside the Head of Fundraising, you will be confident in scoping, pitching and winning new partnerships.
You will enjoy working as part of a small and impactful fundraising team who support each other to achieve great success. The ideal candidate must be open to regular UK travel (particularly to the Midlands) for events and meetings with a range of transport and logistics companies, and be open to some potential African travel.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
A4S was established by HM King Charles III in 2004, when he was The Prince of Wales, to transform finance to make sustainable business, business as usual. Today we work with leading CFOs, finance managers, business schools, regulators, standard setters and more, to drive a fundamental shift towards resilient business models and a sustainable economy.
The Personal Assistant will provide professional diary, business and administrative support to four roles - the Executive Director of Knowledge and Learning, the Director of the CFO Programme, the Director of Capital Markets and Fundraising, and the Head of Europe and Global Reporting Lead (‘the principals’).
Responsibilities of the role will include:
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Plan and co-ordinate the principals’ diaries, arranging meetings and calls, and helping to prioritise time.
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Manage logistics for meetings, ensuring agendas, briefs and papers are prepared, as appropriate.
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Monitor email traffic, ensuring the principals’ email inboxes are prioritised and highlighting urgent emails for action.
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Organize the logistics and travel arrangements for overseas business trips undertaken by principals.
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Arrange logistics for meetings and workshops, including liaising with attendees and their PAs, and circulating papers.
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Attend meetings, take minutes as required and produce documentation in a timely manner.
Download the full job description attached to this vacancy.
About you
You will have administrative support experience and previous PA/Secretariat experience, including responsibility for diary management for multiple principals concurrently. You will have a proven ability to work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines and have excellent organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and proven experience of engaging with a wide range of people at all levels in a professional capacity are essential. Candidates must also demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and be comfortable working with various new IT systems and software.
Interest in sustainability, business, and/or finance, as well as knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM systems and European languages other than English, would be an advantage.
Further specifications are available in the full job description.
About us
A4S offers a competitive range of benefits, a good work-life balance, employee growth and development, and a vibrant organizational culture.
You’ll join a small team of about 45, who are based primarily in and around London. You’ll interact and work with most of your colleagues and stay in the loop on the full extent of our programmes. We value our people, and strive for a collaborative, supportive and non-hierarchical structure.
Our dedicated office is in Mindspace Shoreditch- a vibrant, modern and dog-friendly co-working space which hosts weekly events including brunches, after-work socials and the occasional ping pong evening! We also organize our own team lunches, park days and away days - with team volunteering days also on the horizon.
Benefits
The benefits outlined below are specific to UK employees, however, we strive to provide similar benefits for staff in other locations.
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25 days leave, increasing by one day every year to a maximum of 30 days (pro-rata for part-time roles).2.
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Up to 5 days per year for volunteering.
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BUPA private medical insurance which covers GP virtual consultations, hospital treatment, cancer treatment, mental health treatment and more. This is available from the beginning of employment and covers pre-existing conditions.
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A 7.5% employer pension contribution, with a 2.5% minimum contribution from the employee.
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WeCare membership, providing you and your family or cohabiting partner with access to 24/7 medical consultations, mental health support, guidance on legal and financial issues, and more.
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Death in service and income protection insurance.
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Perkbox membership, offering: generous discounts across everyday spending, wellness and fitness, restaurants, gifts, travel, and more; Perkbox Medical, through which you can book virtual GP appointments and receive prescriptions; and a wellness hub with content covering nutrition, workouts and meditation.
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Flexible working arrangements – both in terms of location and core hours (subject to agreement and role-dependent, but never unreasonably refused)
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A ‘cycle to work’ scheme.
To apply
You can find the full job description attached below – please read this carefully before applying.
Please complete the application form by clicking 'apply' below, submitting both your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages as attachments where prompted. Please specify in your cover letter where you first heard about this position (eg Linkedin, Charity Job, Escape the City, A4S webpage etc.).
We value a diverse and inclusive team, and we know that studies have shown that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single requirement. If you are excited about this role but your past experience isn’t an exact match, we encourage you to apply and let us know what you can bring to it and A4S. You may be the right person for this job, or for future opportunities.
Applicants should be able to show an understanding of A4S and its programmes, and outline what they can bring to the role.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We will consider applicants with Graduate or HPI visas that have at least 18 months remaining for permanent roles. We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.
For more guidance on applying to A4S, please see ‘Tips for your application to A4S’ attached to this vacancy.
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We are currently looking for a Events Officer to join us at The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (the Award) is a Non-Formal Education and Learning framework encouraging young people to find their purpose, place and passion in the world.
In more than 120 countries and territories, our globally recognised accreditation is available to all 14 to 24-year-olds, of all backgrounds, locations, cultures and abilities.
Through the programme, each young person becomes part of something special while developing their own interests, universal skills and life aspirations.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation is the international charity that drives and encourages the Award’s growth, access and impact across the globe. Working in partnership with organisations and governing bodies, we oversee the licensing of Award operators – including schools, youth groups, employers and custodial institutions.
The Events Officer will be joining a small, supportive and collaborative team in which being a team player is vital. This is a busy role with many conflicting demands and tight deadlines, but the ideal candidate will be ready to thrive in this exciting environment. Experience of working on databases and/or organising complex travel itineraries will be key to this role, along with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Key Responsibilities
- In collaboration with the Events team, work towards the successful delivery of a calendar of events, taking ownership and accountability of any assigned events.
- Manage online platforms for UK and overseas conferences and events, including data entry, reporting and site maintenance.
- Manage event registrations and attendee bookings for events, including accommodation, travel, visas and catering.
- Support with the management of finances for assigned events, negotiating best rates with suppliers, placing orders and processing invoices.
- Attend fundraising and stewardship events throughout the year to support as needed with guest registration, catering, production and travel arrangements.
- Lead on selected events and work effectively with colleagues on project groups to deliver successful events.
- Prepare event briefs and marketing materials.
- Oversee the team’s administrative duties such as managing the mailbox and setting up Salesforce campaigns.
- Support with the reporting and evaluation of events.
- Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required for the successful delivery of the Foundation’s strategy.
Please see the recruitment pack for more information on key responsibilities for the role.
The closing date for applications is 31 July 2024 at 12.00 EST. Please submit your CV and cover letter by this date. Interviews will take place shortly after, and we are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.
Our long term ambition is that every eligible young person aged 14 – 24 will have the opportunity to participate in the Award.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
In the role of Personal Assistant (PA) you will work alongside the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees as they lead Church Army forward. You will be a trusted and valued colleague who will help the CEO to make the most impact with their time by managing a busy diary, multiple projects and tasks with a flexible approach to the role and an ability to respond to needs as they present.
Initially, you will be working with the interim CEO, Jude Davis. Church Army are currently recruiting for a new permanent CEO which is why we are recruiting for a new PA now so that they can learn about the role and get settled in so that when the new CEO is appointed you will be able to support them from their first day in the role.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To provide a highly efficient and confidential administrative service to the CEO.
- To coordinate events and meetings that sit within the CEO’s Office.
- To optimise the working potential of the Chief Executive Office team through the effective organisation of time, information and resources.
- To provide a highly efficient and confidential administrative service to the Board of Trustees.
- To liaise when required with the CA Patron and patrons of individual projects.
- To provide a highly efficient and confidential administrative service to the President and Vice Presidents.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- The successful candidate will have:
- Experience of diary management of senior colleagues.
- Strong interpersonal skills to be able to deal with a range of people and positions on the phone and face to face.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
- Basic knowledge of GDPR.
- Confidence in using IT.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Initiative and the ability to work independently.
- The ability to stay calm under pressure.
- Minute taking skills, or willingness to learn effective minute taking skills.
BENEFITS:
Church Army employees get access to a variety of different benefits, to see what benefits you would be eligible for please check the job pack linked below.
- WeCare – Provides access to a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programmes, counselling and wellbeing support.
- LifeWorks – LifeWorks allows employees to access ‘employee perks’ which supplies exclusive discounts, cashback, gift cards and cinema deals.
- Cycle to Work Scheme – CycleScheme allows you to purchase a new bike and accessories through Church Army. With no upfront payment it can save you 25% – 39% with tax-effective monthly repayments.
- Specsavers Eye Tests – Employees who habitually use display screen equipment for their job, will be eligible for an eye test voucher with Specsavers.
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays (total 33 days)
Occupational Requirement: None. However, due to the nature of this post we do require the successful candidate to be in sympathy with, and have respect for and behave in a way that reflects, Church Army vision, values and ethos.
DBS: A DBS check is not required for this post. However, all staff are expected to read and comply with Church Army’s Safer Ministry Policy.
We want everyone everywhere to encounter God’s love and be empowered to transform their communities through faith shared in words and action.
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People, workforce and culture are critical to the future of UK health research, which is why supporting the next generation of researchers to reach their full potential is one of the Academy’s five strategic priorities. The Careers Policy Officer will play an important role in delivering this priority as a key member of the Academy’s Science Base and Careers Policy team.
You’ll have a real opportunity to make a difference, working with a range of colleagues within the Academy as well as external stakeholders like research leaders in academia, the NHS and industry to broaden the range of people and disciplines engaged in biomedical and health research through provision of clear, effective and attractive career pathways.
We are looking for somebody who is committed to improving health for all supported by the best research and evidence, has strong analytical skills, the ability to summarise complex information, and thrives on working with others to produce high quality outputs. You’ll normally have a degree or similar qualification or equivalent work experience in a relevant area.
Experience working on research careers/career development, and knowledge of research policy issues would be advantageous. We will prioritise applicants with relevant work experience. We welcome applications from people with a variety of professional backgrounds.
Benefits
- Salary progression framework
- Hybrid and agile working
- 29 days’ annual leave including Christmas closure dates, plus bank holidays
- Pension (the Academy contributes 7.5% of gross salary to a pension scheme, with an employee contribution of 3%)
- Life assurance
- Season ticket travel loan (interest free)
- Family-friendly benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave, coaching for parents returning to work)
- Subscription to Headspace and Class pass
- Staff training to support your development including EDI training
For more information and to apply, please visit our careers page.
Closing date: Midday on Monday, 12 August 2024.
Interview date: w/c 19 August 2024.
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As PR and Content Officer, you will be providing a broad range of public relations related support to Allergy UK to enhance the reputation of Allergy UK and deliver against its vision and mission and for allergies to be taken seriously. The role will require an individual who has demonstrable press office/PR experience. If you describe yourself as someone with a ‘can do’ approach and enjoy a fast-paced autonomous role this role will meet those desires. You will be someone that is confident with all media activity and is looking for a role within the health and not for profit space.
Please complete a cover letter, referring to the job specification to demonstrate relevant experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Horsham Matters - Overview
Horsham Matters is a local Christian charity that works to prevent and relieve poverty throughout our district. We do this by the provision of essential services such as food, fuel and household goods, providing advice and guidance to households in need, and working with partners to address the root causes of poverty. Our work is funded by income generated through donated goods which can be sold in our shop or online, by grants and donations and through public fundraising.
Operations Manager
The Operations Manager is a critical role to ensure the smooth running of all our operations. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team with responsibility for leading a team of staff, volunteers and 3rd party contractors. You will strive to continually improve systems and procedures across the Charity whilst maximising opportunities to increase income.
This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week), which will also require some weekend working (approx. 8 Saturdays/year).
Core Responsibilities:
Operational leadership:
· Line management of Logistics Team including performance management, building capability and training etc.
· Ensure smooth communication and excellent links across Charity buildings
· Ensure the optimal use of the vans for delivery, collections etc., including the planning of routes which are cost effective and time efficient
· Work with the Office Manager team to ensure that the needs of clients requiring household items are met by the Logistics team
· Work with the Store Manager to ensure that the Charity store is stocked appropriately, including arrangements for stock rotation
· Support volunteers to develop their role in the warehouse, providing clear instructions and setting expectations
· Liaise with third party contractors including removals firm, IT contractor and others as required
Safe environment
· Responsible for maintaining a safe environment at our Community Support Centre and other Charitable Activity venues; completing health and safety tasks
· Responsibility for all Horsham Matters buildings, ensuring effective maintenance and building related health and safety
· Ensure vehicles are safe and road worthy, ensuring essential maintenance takes place
· Fully participate and demonstrate best practice including the physical aspects of moving equipment and furniture, as well as driving the van and all other tasks across the logistics sector of the charity
· Ensure that items not suitable for sale are disposed of appropriately and in a timely manner to prevent health and safety issues arising
· Develop and continually review reuse and recycling ensuring that the Charity optimises reuse, as well as maximising revenue
Online sales
· Lead for on-line sales and all other sales avenues excluding our Charity shop (Love it Again) – including ensuring that items are collected, advertised sold and delivered appropriately and maximising gift aid opportunities with donors
· Provide excellent customer service to all members of the public
Additional Duties
· As a small charity, all employees are required to work together flexibly and collaboratively which may require undertaking different tasks on occasion as agreed with the Managing Director
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
· Leadership, including mentoring and developing colleagues
· Leading within a logistics environment
· Project development
· Knowledge and understanding of health and safety regulations
Desirable
· Experience of working in the charity sector
· Experience of the retail sector
Key Skills
- Able to work constructively as a member of a team
- Able to make decisions alone and to prioritise work under pressure
· Excellent organisational skills
· Ability to motivate team members
· Proactive and reactive – according to the needs of the situation
· Someone who leads by example
Personal attributes
- A genuine interest in the voluntary sector: Supports the aims and objectives of Horsham Matters and shows empathy with those who are struggling
- Enjoys working with other people and supports diversity and equality of opportunity
- Resilient with a willingness to persevere in difficult situations
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an enthusiastic people person with great communications and organisational skills to help recruit and coordinate our talented volunteers. You will help take ANT to our next level of impact by leveraging volunteers to deliver tree planting and tree care activities across our woodland sites. Your role will support volunteer activities across Avon Needs Trees, but with a focus on our two largest sites: Great Avon Wood and Lower Chew Forest.
You will join a fast-growing organisation that started in 2019 with four volunteers and has grown to a staff team of nineteen (with more recruitment in the pipeline for 2024), over 1,000 volunteers and ownership of nearly 600 acres of land that will grow woodlands of over 160,000 trees.
Your legacy will be a tangible impact on slowing down climate change, helping nature recover and creating social impact by developing funding relationships that support our woodland projects and organisational development more broadly.
Main responsibilities
- Lead on the coordination of our volunteer leaders and volunteers to ensure we can deliver our volunteer tree planting, tree care days, and other activities, for example outreach volunteering or fundraising volunteering. Volunteer coordination includes:
- Managing volunteer leader rotas and calendars
- Ensuring all volunteers are provided with timely, accurate and clear logistical information ahead of volunteer days
- Responding to volunteer and volunteer leader enquiries in a timely manner
- Putting in place suitable contingency plans in the case of a volunteer leader having to pull out of a commitment
- Administering our volunteer management system
- Work with the Chew Valley Project Team and the Engagement, Communications & Fundraising team to recruit new volunteers and volunteer leaders, and ensure the ongoing engagement of our current recruits. This includes:
- Communications focused on volunteer recruitment
- Coordinating volunteers along the recruitment process
- Ensuring our web and digital assets are accurate and up to date
- Producing high quality communications outputs targeted at our volunteers and volunteer leaders, for example, volunteer news bulletins
- Volunteer focused project promotion on social media and other channels
- Act as the first point of contact for all volunteer related enquiries by managing our volunteer inbox and dealing with volunteer enquiries on the phone
- Ensure volunteering complies with our processes and policies, this includes:
- Ensure all volunteer related documents are filed appropriately on our shared drive
- Ensure all volunteer based activities are in line with ANT’s volunteer and health and safety processes and policies
- Review volunteer expense requests
- Escalating any issues in a timely and professional manner to the appropriate member of staff
- Work with the Chew Valley Project Team to support event delivery and logistics as required
- As with all Avon Needs Trees roles, contributing to grant writing and fundraising activities
- Work with the wider Avon Needs Trees team to help build a resilient, multi-site charity and undertake any other work necessary to pursue our aims.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Programmes Officer
Job title
Programmes Officer
Date reviewed
June 2024
Purpose
To support the delivery of RedR’s programmes and projects
Responsible to
Programmes Coordinator
Responsible for
N/A
Working with
Programmes team (Climate Change and Engineering in Emergencies hubs), other RedR UK Programmes staff, colleagues in other departments, consultants, Associate Trainers and other contacts and stakeholders as necessary.
Location
Remote working with the London Office will also be considered
Post
Full-time
Period
Fixed Term until 30th September 2025, with possibility for extension
Grade
2.1
Salary
£31,191
Language
Fluent English and Ukrainian language proficiency is required for this role
Other
As defined in our standard contract terms
REDR UK AND THE WORK WE DO
RedR UK is an international NGO and learning provider that develops capacity and supports aid workers, organisations, and communities to prepare for and respond effectively to crises within humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding contexts. Our work builds resilience, primarily in low and lower middle-income countries worldwide. We have 40 years’ experience responding to disasters.
We are an HPass Certified Learning Provider, meaning we meet the Humanitarian Learning Standards. RedR UK is committed to the Humanitarian Charter, the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief and the Core Humanitarian Standard.
RedR UK has offices in London and Amman and maintains a large pool of highly qualified trainers and experts who go through a rigorous certification and selection process. Our work is overseen and supported by a Board of Trustees with wide experience, in the humanitarian sector and other fields. RedR is a Membership organisation with a global network of 1,800 Members, all of whom are experienced humanitarian professionals.
We are also part of RedR International, an international federation of organisations that share a common vision and mission. The federation’s vision is a world in which sufficient competent and committed personnel are available and responding to humanitarian needs. Members include RedR UK, RedR Australia, RedR India, RedR Malaysia and RedR Indonesia.
RedR UK is committed to a strong, positive culture, with benefits for staff and those with whom we work. Our culture is also important to us in terms of our ethic of humanitarian impartiality and neutrality and our compliance with the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and other professional codes of conduct.
Our values are vitally important to us as individuals, teams and to RedR UK as a whole. We are committed to a continuous process of strengthening our culture, maintaining the high standards required to work together effectively, and delivering first class advice and service to those with whom we work.
About this role
The Programmes Team is responsible for delivering demand-led services globally; providing tailored capacity building support to organisations and their partners through individual or framework contracts. As Programme Officer, you will work closely with Hub members to ensure events, trainings, services, projects and programmes are delivered to an exceptionally high standard, on time and budget.
This role also includes support to the monitoring, evaluation, research and learning aspects of RedR UKs role, particularly in regards to climate change and engineering in emergencies.
The primary purpose of the role is to enable the delivery of RedR UK’s Ukraine Humanitarian Criss response programme in Ukraine and neighbouring countries (hereafter referred to as ‘the Programme’).
Job Description
MAIN DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES and ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Delivery of events, courses, services, projects, and programmes
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Assistance in the delivery of the Hubs’ events, courses, services, projects, and programmes.
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In cooperation with line manager and colleagues, plan and identify tasks, prioritise, and allocate them as needed.
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Support the project coordinator in activities, tasks, milestone, or deliverable tracking.
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Lead on agreed elements of events, courses, projects, or deliverables, including external and internal representations as required.
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Ensure wide communication of events, preparing marketing information and advertising where required.
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Proof-read training material as required, and ensure RedR UK brand guidelines are consistently applied.
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Organise availability of equipment, refreshments, resources, travel, accommodation, props, vehicle and venue as required. Prepare welcome packs, name badges, signature lists, certificates and other resources as required and ensure these are in place for the relevant time of the event
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Respond to trainer and participant requests during the event, as required
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Support the delivery of online events and, if necessary, travel to events and provide direct support to trainers and participants at events.
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Support the recruitment of external project staff, consultants and Associate Trainers, resource persons and actors including the production of Terms of Reference and ensuring the implementation of fair and transparent recruitment.
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Be a point of contact for external project staff, consultants, Associate Trainers and participants where required, responding to queries and providing information and support
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Coordinate scheduling, liaison with trainers and interpreters to enable delivery of the Programme.
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Be the first point of contact for participant enquiries (particularly where in Ukrainian language).
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Translate text and training promotional materials into Ukrainian, as required.
Duty of Care and Procedures
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Assist in researching the security situation, contributing information to risk assessments and travel plans.
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Ensure compliance with general duty of care and RedR UK security and other relevant procedures.
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Prepare contracts and ensure these are signed and stored appropriately.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning
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Support the review of training materials for the L&D department, ensuring they are branded and formatted to RedR UK standards
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Support the collection and analysis of M&E data across the programme teams
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Ensure all monitoring and evaluation (M&E) data is collected and tracked for events, including:
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Collating and recording course statistics and evaluation data;
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Maintaining accurate Salesforce records for all RedR projects and learning events in the region and as requested by Line Manager;
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Assisting with the collection and recording of impact assessment data
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Support milestone tracking and reporting,
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Assistance in drafting project or training reports.
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Contribute to monthly and quarterly reporting.
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Support the programme coordinator in the tracking and analysis of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) data.
Facilities, Procurement and Materials
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Build and maintain excellent relationships with relevant suppliers including but not limited to external training venues, transport and material suppliers required to delivery services.
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Prepare, order, and arrange shipping of learning materials for courses and other materials as required.
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Prepare and format any online materials as required.
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Procure any course materials, equipment, refreshments, resources, travel, accommodation, and venue hire where applicable.
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Co-host live online sessions, providing support to the facilitator as well as to the course participants.
Admin and Finance
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Maintain accurate finance records and monitor and record budgets and expenditure to provide timely analysis of this to inform decision-making.
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Assist with audits, financial reporting and cash flow analysis.
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Programme or training related administrative tasks including but not limited to filing; travel arrangements; logistics; procurement of materials required by the project or training; preparation of draft contracts or correspondence as requested by the line manager following agreed templates; assistance in competing required forms or compliance with RedR UK or project procedures; liaison with project staff, partners and stakeholders on administrative matters; etc.
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Undertake timely and accurate processing of invoices and expenses in line with established processes and RedR UK’s Operational Manual. Support the programme coordinator on the monitoring of expenditure and budgets.
Other
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All employees are required to adhere to RedR UKs values of collaboration, excellence, lifelong learning, integrity and single point accountability.
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Contribute to the operational plan and budget each year.
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Keep up to date with relevant issues to the humanitarian sector.
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Support on the development of new project proposals where needed.
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Undertake other tasks as reasonably required by your line manager.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
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Language skills – Fluent English and Proficiency in Ukrainian is required for this role.
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Administrative skills – Systematic and efficient administrative skills, including an ability to prioritise, manage and complete a variety of tasks against multiple deadlines and track information and progress.
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Event management – Experience of supporting a learning programme, organising learning events and working with consultants.
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Understanding of the humanitarian sector – General understanding of humanitarian practices and principles, and a demonstrated commitment to our humanitarian mission and values.
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Use of technology – Experience with current software for project management, along with Microsoft Office skills; ideally knowledge of SharePoint or similar document management systems; ideally knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM systems.
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Financial skills – Able to track income and expenditure, use Microsoft Excel, check invoices and quotes are in line with project budgets.
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Work planning – Effective workload management skills and ability to use initiative to solve problems. Ability to track the progress of deliverables and activities and flag up underperformance.
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Interest in Learning and Development – Have a demonstrable interest in Learning and Development, and training activities.
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Team player – Experience of working successfully within a team environment and of building relationships with others
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Communication – Good interpersonal communication skills and self-awareness, able to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues, clients, participants and other stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds with excellent written and spoken English. Experience in drafting contracts, formal letters or other formal written communication.
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Initiative and enthusiasm – Initiative, enthusiasm and a problem-solving approach to new challenges.
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Work and travel out of hours – Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends depending on needs, and travel within the UK if needed. Although unlikely, able and willing to travel internationally if needed, sometimes to insecure and difficult environments for periods up to 2 weeks, and to follow RedR UK security management procedures.
Desirable
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Project management – Experience in supporting the management of projects, budgeting, budget management and writing reports for clients/donor agencies, ideally in a humanitarian or development context.
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Qualification – Qualification in project management, humanitarian action, disaster management, development studies, or similar.
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Humanitarian experience – Experience of supporting humanitarian, development or charity work
Please share your CV and CL and the deadline to send your application is 1 month (hiring will be on rolling basis)
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Do you want to be part of supporting vulnerable communities across the globe to access the healthcare they need through the delivery of essential medicines and supplies? Are you highly organised, motivated by your Christian faith and have excellent communication and administration skills that will help us manage relationships with corporate partners to ensure medical aid reaches those who need it?
IHP’s vision is to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do. It motivates us to care for those in need, and give our best in all circumstances, as an expression of God's love. We serve the poor in health without regard for ethnic or religious background, focusing on where the need is greatest.
In the last 3 years IHP has reached over 54 million patients in more than 25 countries across the world through its response in disasters and in long-term health programming.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Corporate Partnerships Officer to support a small team in the effective coordination and administration of our medicines donation process and account management of our much valued corporate donor companies.
About the role
The postholder will play a key role in coordinating the donation of medicines from some of the largest UK and European pharmaceutical companies including Accord, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer and GSK. This is a varied role where the postholder will have opportunities to work on both account management and processes, ultimately contributing to safe and effective donations of medical product.
What you'll be working on
- Supporting in the day-to-day management of relationships with our corporate donors and acting as a daily liaison with some accounts
- Supporting our Programmes and Logistic teams in ensuring the efficient and effective placement of medicines and medical supplies
- Liaising with donors on products needed to support our many health programmes
- Maintaining internal systems, records and appropriate compliance processes
Person Specification
- Experience of administration and record keeping to a high standard
- Experience of managing relationships with external stakeholders
- Experience of working with data and systems
- IT literate in all major MS Office applications
- Highly organised, efficient and self-motivated
- Excellent written communication skills
- A commitment to accuracy, numeracy and excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work with competing priorities, deadlines and targets
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to adapt as part of a small team
- Committed to IHP's Christian Ethos and Values
The following would be desirable:
- An understanding of Corporate Partnerships, healthcare industry or CSR
- Experience of project management
- Experience of representing an organisation externally
- Experience of raising funds from corporate partners
For further details regarding responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.
IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to working and embedding diversity and inclusion in all areas of our work including recruitment and selection. We actively encourage applicants to inform us of any specific support or reasonable adjustments we can make in the recruitment process (eg for disability or neurodivergence) and will continue this conversation into employment, as appropriate.
Staff regularly spend time together praying for IHP’s work and there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
IHP Staff Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated if part-time)
- Specsavers eyecare vouchers
- Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover
- Health and wellbeing support via Unum help@hand app
- Bike2work scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Hybrid working/Modern office near Chancery Lane tube station
We have an active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion staff working group. Our staff describe our culture as 'inclusive', 'dynamic' and 'rewarding', a place where you will be supported to 'thrive professionally and personally'. A recent starter has described IHP as a place which 'puts people at our heart'.
Join a dynamic team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard and you have the space to work independently and develop!
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two A4 sides setting out how you meet the person specification including the Occupational Requirement. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you require any support with your application please call the IHP Office and select Option 2.
Applications will be reviewed as received and interviews will be held when required so please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
We want to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated.
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We're seeking a skilled and dedicated Maintenance Contracts Officer to join our team in Kings Cross. Working across almost all London Boroughs, we strive to provide a warm, safe home, from which our residents can begin their recovery, and our Maintenance Contract Officer plays a vital role in managing our contracted services effectively to enable this. This is a great opportunity for someone who is resourceful, interpersonal and a strong team player.
About the role:
As a Maintenance Contracts Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring our contracted suppliers provide high quality, reliable services to our supported housing schemes, to ensure clients have safe, good quality accommodation they can call home.
In your role, you will lead on tender and procurement processes to secure contracts with suppliers that deliver reliable, cost-effective, and high-quality services. You will be responsible for ensuring all contracted suppliers hold relevant qualifications, health and safety and, insurance requirements at the point of tender and throughout the contract period.
You will work within the portfolio of wider maintenance team, and work closely with colleagues from across our supported housing teams regarding queries and provision of contracted services.
About you:
- You’ll bring experience of contract administration and monitoring the performance of contracted suppliers, with the ability to implement and manage supplier performance improvement plans.
- Your toolkit includes an understanding of customer needs, and how to manage expectations to deliver a professional service, including recognising and managing dissatisfaction.
- You have strong negotiation skills, actively listening and effectively adapt to meet the needs of all stakeholders.
- Strong team-working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a collaborative approach to delivering the service.
- You are self-motivated and understand the impact of your work and follow through.
- You can handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritise and schedule tasks to meet deadlines and goals.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
This role is more than a job, it’s about making a safe home for people who have experienced homelessness, we offer the opportunity to be part of supportive team who care about the way we do things, and work to improve homes and make a real difference in people’s lives.
Apply now to become a pivotal part of the Single Homeless Project’s Maintenance Team.
Important Info:
Closing Date: 28th July at midnight
Interview Date: 6th August at 245 Gray’s Inn Road, WC1X 8QY
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.
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Salary: £29,500 (Full Time Equivalent) + £2,250 OTE
Reporting to: Fundraising Manager
Location: This role will require the applicant to work in our office in Eastleigh, Hampshire, UK, Monday - Wednesday, with the option to work from home Thursday and Friday. Flexible working hours.
About The Role
This is an exciting time to join African Adventures. With significant growth plans over the next few years, the Programmes Officer will oversee the planning, development and delivery of our core charitable programmes. They will work closely with our in-country teams to ensure we are directing funding to the right places in the communities we work with, and provide vital reporting information to help facilitate this. They will be the key link between the UK, Kenya, Ghana and Zanzibar, and provide regular updates on key focuses and project progress to ensure cohesion, and shared goals, across the teams.
About You
Demonstrating a passion for international development, you will have had experience working within a charity and a similar role previously. You will demonstrate a deep understanding of the logistics in planning and developing charitable programmes and have excellent communication skills. You will look forward and bring new ideas on how to further help the local communities we work in and be a champion for the African Adventures Foundation.
Primary Responsibilities
- Working closely with our in-country teams, manage the delivery of our current programmes such as ‘Food Security’ and the ‘Good Period programme’.
- Gather data and provide regular accurate reporting and updates to the Fundraising Manager.
- Liaise with our in-country teams to determine work required in our partner schools and gather quotations for this work.
- Ensure all volunteer work is appropriate for the nature of the group and costed accordingly.
- Be responsible for keeping the partner schools area of internal systems up to date (i.e. school information, planned work, wish-lists etc.)
- Provide on-going support and bring new ideas for the expansion of our programmes.
- Manage the planning and execution of larger one-off projects, such as WASH.
- Be the link between our in-country teams and our UK teams to ensure cohesion and programme goal alignment.
- Keep all African Adventures staff up to date with progress at our partner schools via email/internal newsletters, weekly team meetings, and occasional team training sessions.
- Occasional support to Fundraising Manager in other ad hoc tasks, such as grant writing and communicating with beneficiaries.
What We’re Looking For:
Skill/experience
Previous experience of working for a charity in a similar or transferable position - Essential
Currently working in, or previously held, a role with responsibility for the delivery and management of charitable programmes - Essential
Strong commitment to international development - Essential
Excellent organisational skills - Essential
Strong communicator and team player with ability to engage effectively with diverse groups of people - Essential
Excellent attention to detail - Essential
Positive, proactive attitude to problem solving - Essential
Strong IT skills, particularly 365 and CRM/booking systems - Essential
Excellent cross-culture communication skills - Essential
Passionate about international development, volunteering, travel and education - Highly desirable
Experience of working with international teams with the ability to navigate diverse cultures and ways of working - Desirable
Please note that if the number of applications for the position is particularly high, then we may decide to close the position early, so please apply as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.