We are seeking a freelance Digital Engagement professional to help us grow our public profile and creatively engage with our audiences in order to build our global supporter base, increase engagement and participation with our work.

Our plan is to grow our supporter base by reaching new audiences and engaging people both in the UK and our overseas visitors. Engaging communications (across all media), a vibrant events programme and a strong narrative on the significance of Antarctica will be key in developing our audiences. It is our ambition that we build enduring relationships with a growing membership so that they inspired to pursue a lifelong interest in the last wilderness on Earth.

2020 is going to be an exciting year for UKAHT as we embark on a major programme to mark the bicentenary of the discovery of Antarctica. This is why we are looking for a Digital Engagement freelancer to join our dynamic team to develop and optimise our digital communications, ensuring the online experience serves and supports our audiences and meets our programme, fundraising and marketing goals.

You will support our small but dynamic team in Cambridge taking responsibility for all of our digital output – website, social media and other projects, to bring to life the extraordinary stories of human endeavour in Antarctica for a global audience in this landmark year.

The role is freelance and flexible with regards to location, but there will be the occasional requirement to work with the team in Cambridge.

Job Title: Digital Engagement Officer

Reporting to: Chief Executive

Location: The post can be home-based but there will be need to visit UKAHT’s office in Cambridge

Fee: £24,000 fixed annual fee

Expenses: All reasonable travel costs incurred as part of the role will be reimbursed as per UKAHT policy

Job Role: To develop and implement a compelling digital, web and social media strategy that increases the quantity and quality of our digital engagement, communications and fundraising and helps us convert online audiences into financial supporters.

To improve the effectiveness of our digital communications output, through careful evaluation and analysis using analytics tools and techniques

To support teams across the organisation with their digital communications, providing training and advice on a range of digital communications platforms

Responsibilities:

Website:

• To guide and support the renewal of our website, to grow support (including membership recruitment and retention) and income through online giving and the online shop. Ensure the online experience meets the requirements of key audiences and external stakeholders, to increase audience volumes, engagement and loyalty.
• To undertake the day to day management of the website ensuring that it is engaging, fresh, high quality and up to date.
• To liaise with our PR agency to proactively develop the website so that it is innovative and constantly improving.

Social Media:

• Manage the development of digital assets and campaign planning, including the production or commissioning of rich media content to support the delivery of our communications campaigns and promotions on the website and on social media.
• To use a range of social media tools to reach our diverse audiences and engage them with our work so that they increase in number and increase their support of the Trust.
• To work with our PR & Marketing agency to develop a social media plan supporting our public programme.
• To identify and stay abreast of emerging technologies and monitor competitor/industry activity, implementing changes when appropriate

Additional Duties:

• To lead on the development, implementation and maintenance of an image library for the Trust and to carry out other internal communications tasks and initiatives as required.
• To explore digital initiatives to engage more people with our remote heritage, including new media, virtual reality and digitisation.
• Develop, schedule and deliver our programme of email communications and marketing by managing the organisation’s mailing calendar and enhancing our email communications and marketing
• Proactively support colleagues from across the organisation in adopting digital channels and
• To present a positive and welcoming image of the Trust to everyone
• To be willing to work flexibly as the role requires – including occasional evenings and weekends

To undertake all of these with UKAHT values at heart.

What are we looking for?

• A talented and creative individual and avid social media user

• Demonstrable success in delivering social media campaigns and creating exciting content
• Outgoing, open minded and creative mind when approaching projects
• A highly organised forward planner
• A keen eye for new developments and trends in digital media
• Good knowledge and experience of managing social media communities (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube).
• Working knowledge of edit and graphics manipulation packages
• Some experience of filming for social platforms
• Creative storytelling ability and excellent writing standards.

How to apply:

Our recruitment and selection process aims to select the applicant whose skills, knowledge and experience best match those set out in the person specification and whose attitude and character fit our culture based on our organisational values.

To apply for this post please send us a copy of your CV with a covering letter (no more than two side of A4) which demonstrates how you think you meet the requirements of the role. Please include the names and contact details of two professional referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer.

The deadline for applications is 12 noon 20th January 2020.

Interviews will be held Thursday 23rd January 2019 in Cambridge or by Skype by prior arrangement.

We’re looking for a driven individual who is eager to join a hard-working and ambitious direct marketing team. As the fastest growing medical research charity in the UK, we’re proud that the Direct Marketing team is continuing to produce highly successful campaigns, not only driving income, but forging long-lasting and meaningful relationships with supporters and donors. The role of Executive in the Direct Marketing team is a varied one and ideal for someone who is new to marketing or fundraising. Fundraising experience is not essential for this role, but we are looking for someone with the passion to change the future for those affected by dementia.

Working with different teams across the charity, you’ll be supporting and delivering direct marketing campaigns across a range of media including direct mail, e-mail, telemarketing and prize led fundraising. Activities in the retention and development portfolio are diverse, ranging from cash appeals to impact reporting and supporter engagement pieces. Together, these activities drive income and create strong relationships with our supporters.

As well as providing day to day and administrative support, the post holder will be completing sector and competitor analysis, helping to inform a test and innovation plan for the retention and development programme. Alongside this, they will be required to liaise with designers, printers, mailing houses and creative agencies; helping to ensure that work is delivered on time and to budget.

The successful candidate will have a desire to learn and develop, as well as the confidence to whole-heartedly launch themselves into an energetic team with ambitious goals.

You’ll be part of a team that works across a multitude of channels; speaking to range of audiences with one theme in common – compelling people to support our work and bring about the first life-changing dementia treatment.

What we are looking for;

• Educated to A level or equivalent
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills and the confidence to communicate with people at all levels
• Strong team worker and self-motivator
• Contribute to team meetings and events
• Fundraising in an office-based environment
• Proof reading
• Excellent attention to detail
• Some experience in Direct Marketing or Experience of using Microsoft packages, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Administrative experience including the processing of invoices
• Professional and hard-working team player
• Flexibility to work some unsocial hours and willingness to travel independently

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £20,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

Please note that the official job title for the successful candidate will be Direct Marketing Executive – Engagement & Retention. When accessing our online recruitment system, the role will be listed as Direct Marketing Executive – Engagement & Retention.

The closing date for applications is the 5th February 2020, with interviews to be held on the 14th February 2020. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on this date.

We would encourage applicants to submit their application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Should we wish to contact you to arrange an earlier interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on a certain date.

In order to be considered for this vacancy, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

Mid Value Development Manager
Reference number: A4240120
Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire
Salary starting at: £25,463 to £27,585 per annum
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent

The RSPB is looking for a mid-value manager to join our ambitious High Value Partnerships fundraising team.

As the largest conservation organisation in Europe, the RSPB is uniquely placed to work on the unfolding climate and biodiversity crisis. This role will work with a key segment of the RSPB audience who provide significant financial support to the organisation but have previously been under-engaged with. Working both directly and indirectly with these individuals, you will help to inspire supporters to both increase and lengthen their support to the organisation.

As a new role within the organisation, this job is an exciting opportunity for a professional fundraiser to work with other teams to increase income from supporters and help develop a major donor pipeline in a way previously not attempted.

We would love to hear from candidates who have a passion for the cause and who have experience and abilities in fundraising from individuals. Being comfortable wth communicating en masse and on a 121 basis, you will have excellent relationship development skills and be able to effectively prioritise competing demands to ensure the best results for the organisation.

Closing date: 22 January 2020

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website to download the Role Profile and Application Details.

When you make your application please ensure that you include reference number A4240120 on any correspondence.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You will be asked to declare unspent convictions and cautions at offer of employment stage.

No agencies please.

The RSPB is looking for a Prospect Researcher to join our ambitious High Value Partnerships team.

Prospect Researcher
Reference number: A4170120
Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire
Salary starting at: £25,463 to £27,585 per annum, pro rata
Hours: Part time, 22.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Based within a fast growing team, you will be responsible for leading our research in a number of areas including major donors, corporates and trusts. You will have the opportunity to build on previous work that was undertaken, while bringing a fresh, new approach to research into high value sources at the RSPB. As the team seeks to more fully develop its major donor pipeline, you will also support the newly created mid-value fundraising role.

With a prospect research background, you will have existing skills and experience in effectively researching high value sources to support applications and asks to this audience. You will have a comprehensive knowledge of GDPR and how to ensure the organisation is mindful of its responsibilities in this space.

As an ambitious fundraising team, looking to grow our income significantly in the next few years, we are keen to recruit someone who shares our passion and commitment and who understands the importance of relationship building. We would love to hear from candidates who have the appropriate skillset coupled with an appreciation of the natural environment and the threats it is under.

Closing date: 24 January 2020

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website to download the Role Profile and Application Details.

When you make your application please ensure that you include reference number A4170120 on any correspondence.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You will be asked to declare unspent convictions and cautions at offer of employment stage.

No agencies please.

A new exciting opportunity with CPSL Mind!

CPSL Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health organisation, looking for individuals who are committed to improving the lives of people using mental health services.

We are currently seeking an experienced Community Fundraiser to join our team. This is a brand new post and an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to help shape the fundraising direction of CPSL Mind.

Community Fundraiser
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
At least one day a week working in our St Neots office.
Some flexibility of working from our Cambridge or Peterborough office. Part home based considered
NJC Salary Scale Point 25 - (£28,786.00 per annum)

You will be responsible for generating income from corporate, community and individual donors. We are looking for a self-starter who can bring plenty of ideas and experience to the role. As our fundraising team develops, for the right candidate, there will be the opportunity for progressions into a more senior/managerial position. You will be a values-driven individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong organisational and administrative capabilities with the experience to prioritise and manage a diverse and busy workload.

This is a role with a strong sense of community and you will be able to demonstrate the maturity to manage a wide range of relationships in a positive manner and therefore be able to command the respect of fundraisers.  A minimum of 3 years in a similar role is required, with a proven track record of exceeding financial and non-financial targets.  It is also essential that you are a car driver with full access to a car, and you are willing to travel across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and work some hours in the evenings and at weekends.

Closing date: Monday 27th January 2020, 09:00 hours
Interviews: Monday 3rd February 2020

PLEASE PRESS THE 'APPLICATION DETAILS' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY

We will only accept complete applications, which should include: Application Form, CV, Covering Letter and completed Equal Opportunities Form. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please. 

The UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre is a world leader in biodiversity knowledge. We work with scientists and policy makers globally to place biodiversity at the heart of environment and development decision-making, to promote enlightened choices for people and the planet. With so much emphasis and importance currently being placed on mitigating against biodiversity loss, and caring for our planet, there really is no better time to join an expert, innovative and forward-thinking conservation organisation. 

We are looking for a talented and passionate fundraiser who will maximise WCMC’s current trust and foundation relationships and secure new relationships to enable us to meet our five-year fundraising strategy. This role will compliment your creativity and passion for writing, with your keen eye for detail and excellent organisational skills. 

You will bring your proven experience in successfully raising significant grants from trusts, foundations and institutional donors to the role. As an experienced fundraiser, you will manage our current portfolio of donors ensuring funding proposals and reports are both compelling in content and timely. You will demonstrate your ingenuity and research skills in developing new prospects, that result into new donor relationships for UNEP-WCMC.

If you are looking for a rewarding and challenging post where you can impress us with your tenacity, creativity and organisational skills, we want to hear from you. To apply, please complete an application form and send it together with your CV and a short covering letter via the link on our website 19th January 2020. We anticipate that interviews will take place in the week commencing 27th January 2020.

WCMC attaches great importance to addressing safeguarding and ethical considerations in all activities carried out by its staff, including where partner organisations or individuals are part of the delivery of our work. This includes children and vulnerable adults in the community who may be vulnerable to abuse. WCMC act with integrity, are transparent and expect applicants to share the same values.

Please note that this is not a UN post. 

The UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) is a global Centre of excellence on biodiversity. The Centre operates as a collaboration between UN Environment Programme and the UK registered charity WCMC.  Together, we are confronting the global crisis facing nature. We do this through our unique position ensuring science, knowledge and insights shape global and national policy, and by collaborating with partners around the world to build capacity and create innovative solutions to environmental challenges. We use our position as respected custodians of powerful and trusted environmental data to create positive impact for people and nature.

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

Are you looking for an exciting public affairs role that will see you influencing the political landscape to help drive progress towards life-changing treatments for dementia and make breakthroughs possible?

The person appointed to this newly created post of Public Affairs Officer will join our policy and public affairs team to help drive forward our public affairs programme, expanding our capacity to engage and influence key political stakeholders with the mission of bringing about life-changing treatments for dementia by 2025.

The successful candidate will join a small, dynamic and creative team who are leading engagement and policy work in this field.  We are thought leaders who are shaping and influencing the future dementia research landscape.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in public affairs and will be a hard-working team player.  We need someone who can form positive relationships both internally and externally and who can help Alzheimer’s Research UK drive real change for people with dementia.   

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• Work with Public Affairs Team to help further develop and implement the public affairs plan.
• Identify, develop and deliver proactive and reactive parliamentary activity to grow ARUK’s network of engaged, informed and supportive political stakeholders.
• Work across the policy and public affairs team to assist in developing tailored briefings and materials to further ARUK’s policy and public affairs ambitions.
• Keep abreast of the dementia research and political environments from national and international perspectives and use intelligence and insight to help inform the team’s work and direction.
• Provide analysis and insight on relevant legislation and policy guidance to help further and inform ARUK’s policy and public affairs work.
• To prepare parliamentary briefs, develop submissions for parliamentary questions and other opportunities presented through the parliamentary system.
• Lead on gathering information to measure our public affairs impact and report regularly, including across the organisation and up to Directors
• Work with the policy, public affairs and communications team to help deliver public campaigns and campaign messaging focused on ARUK policy objectives and help shape these messages for a political audience.
• Work with the communications team to help develop digital public affairs opportunities.
• Planning and coordinating parliamentary events and conferences focused around ARUK key policy and public affairs objectives.
• Represent ARUK at parliamentary and other events and conferences, including national party conferences.
• Co-ordinate and attend meetings with parliamentarians and stakeholders alongside senior staff and to provide briefings for staff.
• Liaise with staff, scientists, supporters and stakeholders at all levels.

What we are looking for:

• Educated to A Level or equivalent
• Excellent knowledge of the UK political system
• Experience of working in public affairs
• Excellent personal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels face to face and on the phone
• Ability to write professionally, with an ability to adapt communications for different audiences
• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
• Confident working with computers – good knowledge of Word, Excel and outlook
• Experience of building positive relationships with influencers or supporters
• Professional and hard-working team player

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £28,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 26th January 2020, with interviews to be held on the 6th February 2020. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on this date.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

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

This is a truly exciting time to be joining FFI’s fundraising team. Over the past few years we have been honing our fundraising and have created what we believe to be an industry-leading programme, built on developing and nurturing genuine long-term relationships with the people who support our conservation work. In order to meet growing environmental challenges, we have developed an ambitious conservation strategy to 2023. With this in mind, we are looking for an outstanding individual with a track record of successfully leading and supporting sustainable growth in income. Specifically, this opportunity is to lead our global Trusts & Foundations fundraising work.

The Trusts & Foundations team is an ambitious and high performing team which has supported growth in income from trusts and foundations of 20% year on year for 5 years in a row. In 2020 FFI aims to raise circa £25 million of which more than half will come from trusts and foundations. Our success to date is far reaching with current relationships spanning multiple countries in Europe as well as the USA and Australia. Now we have set our sights on expansion; following years of strategic development FFI is in the perfect position to take its fundraising to the next level with new opportunities across Europe and in the USA.

We are seeking a proven, results-driven leader to drive forward our successful team. Committed to conservation and the environment, you will use your relationship management skills to strengthen existing funding relationships as well as forge new successful opportunities to grow income for FFI. Using your well-honed leadership and influencing skills and knowledge of good project development and delivery, you will work directly with FFI’s conservation programme teams to drive forward the organisational capacity for fundraising and ensuring that there is an institutional step change in FFI’s ability to secure significant grants from Trusts & Foundations in contribution to our ambitious strategy. A confident ambassador and networker, you may be required to travel both within the UK and internationally to cultivate relationships with current and prospective donors.

You will work with your team to share knowledge, learning and resources across FFI and with FFI’s partners across the world to build skills in how to successfully package compelling proposals for external audiences, and best practice in grant management and donor stewardship.

You will have a proven track record in securing six figure gifts and meeting financial targets as well as successfully driving forward a team.  Experience in securing funds from the USA, mainland Europe and other international foundations is desirable, as is experience of working with programme staff internationally.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within an exciting, friendly and lively team within an international, impactful and ground-breaking organisation, at the forefront of global conservation.  In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 7 February 2020.

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

We are the fastest growing medical research charity and have ambitious plans to continue growing in order to fund more vital dementia research. As Database Assistant you will play a crucial role in helping us reach our fundraising targets through the maintenance of the charity’s main database, Raisers Edge. You will have experience or a theoretical understanding of working with data and a CRM system and we are looking for someone who is keen to learn, has an excellent eye for detail, enjoys balancing multiple priorities, and most importantly, loves working with colleagues to deliver exceptional supporter experience and continuous improvements. You will have the ability to shape vital processes within a rapidly growing organisation that is putting data at the centre of its operations.

This role would suit a recent graduate or someone wishing to start a career in not-for-profit data management.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• Ensure the data from third party agencies and internal systems is accurately imported into the database according to the agreed schedules
• Ensure the data imports are reconciled with agency reports to ensure accurate data in the database
• Regularly review data quality queries and carry out corrections, such as merges and recodes, where necessary
• Establish relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and help them resolve data issues and requests.
• Support the Database Officer in ensuring third party agencies adhere to the file layout specifications
• Periodically review procedural documents, updating and amending as necessary
• Support the Database Officer in running a regular programme of work designed to enhance and validate the integrity and accuracy of data held within the database
• Assist the Database Manager and Database Officer in improving business processes for the successful and efficient management of supporter data
• Help oversee the Data Team ticketing system to ensure support requests are assigned to the correct person in the team
• Provided first line support for requests received into the team’s ticketing system
• Work with and assist your colleagues in the Database Team in the performance of their duties.
• Other data management tasks from time to time as identified by the Database Manager

What we are looking for:

• A-Levels (or equivalent) or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of relational databases and/or large datasets
• Knowledge of data protection legislation and its implementation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP’s/ Index Match)
• Experience of working directly with or around a CRM System.
• Proven ability to work to a high standard and with an excellent eye for detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience of internal stakeholder management.
• A creative, positive and proactive approach to problem solving.
• Logical and process orientated.

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £22,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

Please note that the official job title for the successful candidate will be Database Executive. When accessing our online recruitment system, the role will be listed as Database Executive.

The closing date for applications is the 26th January 2020, with interviews likely to be held on the 4th February 2020. We would encourage applicants to submit their application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time.

Should we wish to contact you to arrange an earlier interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on a certain date, considering the 4th February 2020.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

Start Date: Mid March 2020

Contract Type: One-year, fixed-term contract

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

FFI is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and adaptable individual for the role of Office Manager on a one-year, fixed-term contract. As a member of the Operations Team you will ensure the smooth running of FFI’s Cambridge headquarters (accommodating circa 110 employees), including responsibility for facilities management, health and safety and delivery of the Reception function. You will also have some responsibilities for our smaller offices in London and Edinburgh (accommodating 6 and 2 employees respectively).

 FFI is based in the David Attenborough Building (DAB) on the New Museums Site, where the University of Cambridge and nine conservation organisations have collaborated to create the Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI) – the largest grouping of nature conservation organisations and university researchers in the world. You will therefore not only deal with a wide range of individuals, from FFI members to high-profile donors and your colleagues in the UK and across the globe, but also your counterparts in the other NGOs, central facilities staff at the DAB, contractors, suppliers and our University landlords.

As the first point of contact for FFI, you will be friendly and approachable, confident and articulate. You will have excellent organisational and administrative capabilities, a proactive and pre-emptive approach to your work and well-developed prioritisation and time-management skills. Whilst working with minimal supervision, you will look to avoid problems before they arise and to develop and improve office systems to add value.

You will have good relevant experience in an office/facilities management role, or experience where you can demonstrate relevant and transferable skills. Excellent Outlook skills, and strong Word and Excel skills are essential and previous use of Microsoft SharePoint is desirable. Knowledge and experience of health and safety in a UK office environment is a requirement of the role, whilst knowledge of, and an enthusiasm for, environmental and sustainability issues would also be particularly advantageous.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within an international, impactful and ground-breaking organisation, at the forefront of global conservation.  In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our offices are located in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 2 February 2020.

Shop Manager

37 hours per week to include some Sundays

£19,075 per annum

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

Permanent

Location: at our exciting new shop opening soon in Downham Market

Do you like being creative? Or looking for a hidden treasure? Have you got Retail/Management experience? Are you looking for a new challenge in 2020?

We are looking for a Shop Manager to lead our team in our exciting new shop in Downham Market, you will be working in a creative environment, working with donated goods to maximise sales and net contribution.

You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise the vital funds needed to support our frontline work. You will need to be driven and focused on making money, and have good communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.

As a Shop Manager you will manage an Assistant Shop Manager along with a team of diverse Volunteers, you will need great people skills and be confident at working with people from different backgrounds creating a welcoming and positive experience for all of our staff, volunteers and supporters.

If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way then this is the place for you.

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

We look forward to receiving your application.

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

Vacancy closes midnight on: 22nd January 2020

Interviews will be held on: 27th January 2020

Assistant Shop Manager

Fixed Term Contract until August 2020

£17,577 per annum

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

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

Do you like being creative? Or looking for a hidden treasure? Do you have supervisory work experience in commercial or charity retail and are looking for the next step up for a new challenge in 2020?

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

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

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

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

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

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

We look forward to receiving your application.

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

Vacancy closes midnight: 23rd January 2020

Interviews will be held on: 31st January 2020

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

This role combines some daily tasks, which require attention to detail to accurately record data and maintain records, along with a broader responsibility for employee expense claims which will allow the successful candidate to show their proactive approach and use their initiative in resolving issues and helping others in the organisation.

This role requires excellent focus, time management and prioritisation as this involves daily, weekly and monthly tasks which may vary in complexity depending on queries and requests received. The successful candidate will organise their workload to aid others in the team as needed, which will allow the candidate to gain wider Finance experience over time.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• Managing the Finance Team shared inbox, dealing with basic queries and passing other queries to the appropriate colleague.
• Filing and assistance collating documents for year-end audit.
• Processing and payment of employee expenses.
• Imports of data between different systems.
• Monthly reconciliation of credit card statements to expense claims.
• Responsibility for maintaining records, such as the creation of new employees in systems, applications for new credit cards and changing of credit limits and expense approvers.
• Helping employees with their claims as needed.
• Recording, management and reconciliation of cash received directly to the office.
• Daily scanning of cheques received and recording in finance system.
• Printing of invoices received.
• Logging new invoices and assisting with supplier queries at times
• Ad hoc support such as posting invoices to the system and assisting with payment runs.

What we are looking for:

• GCSE in Maths at a grade C or above (4-9) or equivalent)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Able to pick up tasks quickly and effectively
• Data entry and/or administrative office experience
• Proactive and helpful attitude
• Methodical approach to workload
• Able to work with a wider team across the organisation

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £21,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 2nd February 2020, with interviews likely to be held on the 10th February 2020. We would encourage applicants to submit their application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Should we wish to contact you to arrange an earlier interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on a certain date considering the 10th February.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

Our partner is passionate about improving the livelihoods of rural, smallholder farmers in East and West Africa. Their interventions help farmers improve their agricultural skills, improve their position in the value chain, access and fairly compete in markets. They also offer farmers tailor-made loans and savings initiatives. They are seeking a bi-lingual (fluent English and French) Finance & Admin Manager to oversee the delivery of a complex, multi-country programme funded by one of their largest donors.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, develop & strengthen the current accounting systems, ensuring that appropriate controls are in place to appropriate track & account for their grant funds.
• Develop the financial management system, including creating tools for budgeting (individual country & consolidated budgets), variance analysis & cashflow forecasting.
• Donor compliance, including preparing the quarterly grant reports
• Train and staff development in regional offices.
• Administrative support, including overseeing HR issues, internal processes, managing shared Google Drive file structure, planning for management team and project-wide activities.

Person Specification

• Experienced accountant with a strong technical background, and experience in reviewing and strengthening controls within an international context.
• Excellent knowledge of IT systems, and comfortable working in an environment where systems changes are being implemented.
• Strategic thinker experienced in change management, supporting senior management in streamlining processes, planning, and in embedding digital changes within an organisation.
• Excellent business partnering and influencing skills – able to train/mentor junior staff and work with a variety of senior internal and external stakeholders with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to take initiative, demonstrate openness, sharp business acumen and sound judgement.
• Good knowledge of grant management and reporting requirements.
• Experience of working with an international INGO, and experience living and working in more than one African country. 

The partner will offer the cost of a return flight, a monthly accommodation & living allowance, in addition to the salary. This role is based in Senegal with extensive travel to other countries in West & East Africa. 

Candidates are being considered on a rolling basis and are encouraged to apply early.