NSUN (the National Survivor User Network) is a UK charity, connecting mental health service users/survivors, people with lived experience, and user-led groups. We influence policy, practice and perceptions by amplifying the experiences and aspirations of our members. We are looking for someone with relevant skills to deliver NSUN’s policy function and to articulate a rights-based mental health policy, with a focus on the impact of inequality, marginalisation, poverty/precarity, housing and un/employment on mental health.

There is a strong evidence base for the social determinants of mental ill-health, but policy in this area tends to focus on longer-term prevention. NSUN wants to explore the material conditions which make life harder for people living with long-term mental health difficulties. Funded for 3 years by Trust for London, this work will explore how inequality, poverty, lack of social security, poor housing or poor working conditions impact on Londoners’ mental health. Alongside the CEO, the Policy Officer will develop a series of achievable policy positions across different areas which would improve Londoners’ mental health. The work will amplify and connect the grassroots work of user-led and community-based campaigning groups working in London, and will collect, support and publicise system-changing ideas and voices. Whilst the main focus of the work is London, as NSUN is an England-wide charity, there will be opportunities to influence at a national level.

We would particularly welcome applications from individuals from marginalised or racialised communities, and from individuals who do not have a traditional policy or research background.

The role is home-based and the NSUN team works remotely. Specifically we are looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

• Excellent analytical skills
• The ability to translate and communicate complex issues for non-technical audiences
• Proactive, flexible and responsive, with strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Lived experience of mental ill-health, distress or trauma
• A passion for NSUN’s mission and work, and the ability to communicate it effectively to a wide variety of stakeholders

Greater Manchester Poverty Action (GMPA) is currently seeking an experienced fundraising officer to support the growth of the organisation. You will help us realise our vision of a city region free from poverty and be an integral part of our small but growing team. GMPA is all about impact. From promoting the Real Living Wage to working with Greater Manchester’s councils on local poverty strategies and initiatives, our work has never been more needed.

The role will be home based with the need for some travel within Greater Manchester, and with the option of some office based working once we are able to return to our main base in central Manchester. Initially the role will last for 18 months. 

This is a new role and will predominantly focus on supporting funding applications to trusts and foundations, as well as supporting income generation through other sources and developing and overseeing the organisation’s fundraising strategy alongside the CEO and COO.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter by email (as attachments in word format) detailing why you are suitable to the role.

Your application should directly address the person specification detailed in the job description. Please also provide the names and contact details of two referees.

The deadline for applications for this role is 5pm on Thursday March 4th, 2021.

GMPA is an open and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with lived experience of poverty.

Newark Youth London is a leading young people’s charity working in Tower Hamlets since 1984.  We run a number of youth clubs, personal development & social action projects, and sports provision for our users.  It’s an exciting time to join the organisation as we embark on several new projects working with young people to improve their lives in Tower Hamlets. We are a small friendly team and are passionate about the development of children and young people.

We are looking for an experienced Project Officer to co-ordinate our Mayor of London Young Londoners Fund project. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, inspirational, good at promotion and able to engage young people anf those at risk easily into our existing youth provision, personal development projects and sports provision.  They will also be good at working with partners and our existing team of youth workers and sports coaches to increase the opportunities on offer for young people to develop their lifeskills and make progression.

Main Responsibilities:

• To work with children and young people (10-21 years old) in Tower Hamlets, including those at risk of crime and offending, and engage them in regular  sports and youth club provisions
• To establish and build relationships with young people in order to engage them in personal development and social education programmes
• To provide information, advice & guidance (IAG) and mentoring support to help young people make positive contribution/change in their lives
• To co-ordinate existing provisions and co-design new provision/opportunities for young people by working with existing staff and local partners
• To promote a rewards system to motivate and inspire young people to participate in positive activities
• To create forums and involve family members to be involved in their children’s wellbeing and development
• To co-ordinate training courses and workshops for young people

The successful candidate will have the relevant youth work or equivalent qualifications and project co-ordination experience.  They will undergo enhanced DBS checks.

Interviews will be held 20th March 2021.

A great opportunity to join Humanists UK's Operations team. Joining this high performing team you'll be part of the Admin team underpinning the rest of the organisation.

Supporting key stakeholders such as members and supporters with day to day enquiries. Providing support to Celebrants, School speaker volunteers, and Pastoral Support care volunteers in administering training, CPD, and other courses. You'll also support other teams within Humanists UK with a variety of tasks.

The Admin team sits under Operations and is pivotal and keeps everything running smoothly. You will be an organised person and while working in a team, much of your work will be done independently, especially at present under the government pandemic guidelines.

If you're looking for a new opportunity then this is the job for you. 

As an equal opportunities and striving to be an inclusive employer, we particularly welcome applicants from Women and Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic backgrounds as they are currently underrepresented at this level. All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience, relative to the role

Please note the closing date for applications is 09:00 on Monday 15 March. We DO NOT accept CV's. For further information about this role please contact Karen Rice, Office and Administration Manager.

Do you want to help us drive down poverty in Greater Manchester? 

Greater Manchester Poverty Action (GMPA) is currently seeking someone with policy and research skills to strengthen our work advocating for changes to policy and practice across the city region. You will have experience of working in a similar role and be an integral part of our small but growing team. You will share our commitment to preventing and reducing poverty and be committed to helping us realise our vision of a Greater Manchester free from poverty where all residents can realise their potential and access the benefits of living in a diverse and vibrant city region.

GMPA is all about impact. From promoting the Real Living Wage to working with Greater Manchester’s councils on local poverty strategies and initiatives, our work has never been more needed.

The role will be home based, with the need to be able to travel within Greater Manchester and with the option of some office based working once we are able to return to our main base in central Manchester. Initially the role will last for 18 months. 

The new role will inform local responses to poverty, including influencing local poverty strategies, the work of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and local welfare provision. At a time when poverty is growing nationally, it has never been more important to identify what we can do locally to address the issue.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter by email (as attachments in word format) detailing why you are suitable to the role.

Your application should directly address the person specification detailed in the job description. Please also provide the names and contact details of two referees.

The deadline for applications for this role is 5pm on Thursday 11th March, 2021. 

GMPA is an open and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with lived experience of poverty.

Please note that these roles require working to a rota pattern that involves weekend and evening work, as well as sleep-in shifts

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential? Do you want to work in a challenging, team focused and rewarding environment? Have you got the drive to support a young person on their journey to independence? Do you have the skills to engage hard to reach young people?

This role is perfect for individuals who have experience of working with vulnerable people in a supportive setting including supported housing, social care, health care or a related area. We also welcome applications from experienced practitioners.

Centrepoint is the UK's leading charity for homeless young people. We provide a range of accommodation based and floating support services to vulnerable young people across London and the North East. Our vision is to end youth homelessness but until then we will continue to provide young people with a place to call home, tailored support and the opportunity to build the skills needed to sustain independent living.

We are looking for Supported Housing Officers for 3 x full time roles to join our excellent Housing and Support team in Harrow.

In this role you will:

Work face to face with young people and support them to achieve their goals.
Help young people overcome difficult circumstances and achieve independence.
Work independently and as part of a team in accommodation based or floating support services for young people
Undertake initial and on going needs and risk assessments for young people accessing services
Manage your own caseload of young people, providing holistic support in line with their needs and aspirations
Liaise with multiple agencies to ensure effective communication across the service and externally including social work teams, YOS, health and other statutory services and voluntary agencies
Make internal and external referrals to a wide range of statutory and voluntary agencies for specialist support and Employment and Training opportunities
Support young people to manage their rent accounts through liaison with the DWP, Social Services and building their own personal budgeting skills
We seek to challenge discrimination and are committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint. We welcome applications from anyone with direct experience of being homeless or using young people's services.

Closing Date: Sunday 7 March 2021, 12 midnight

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of central London’s leading educational charities, Vauxhall City Farm.

Covering 2 acres, the farm is home to over 100 animals and for 44 years has given visitors from far and wide the opportunity to experience life on a farm making the use of its green space by offering a range of visitor experiences, education and training programmes, volunteering, horse riding, and events.

Despite the impact of the pandemic, we have been very successful in building our income from trusts, foundations, corporate and statutory sources. We are now seeking an exceptional, fundraiser who continue to grow our income and build on our success.

The Fundraising Officer will report to the Finance Manager and work closely with the CEO, as well as the rest of the team to apply for revenue and capital funds.

The successful candidate will build relationships with potential and existing funders to generate income for Vauxhall City Farm’s impactful educational, recreational and therapeutic programmes as part of this dynamic role. The post holder will have exceptional administrative and IT skills with experience of managing a database of funders.

Our ideal candidate will be a self-starter, highly motivated and have 4 years’ experience of seeking funding from trusts, statutory bodies and companies.

Farm or agriculture experience is not required, although experience in visitor attractions would be desirable.

This opportunity is offered as 1 year contract (subject to possible extension).

Closing date: 31st March 2021

Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £45 – £50,000 per annuum

Hours: 35

Contract: Full time (but will consider part-time, flexible hours and job share)

Annual leave: 30 days

Pension: 5.6%

We are recruiting a new CEO to join our team.

We are a vibrant, forward thinking law centre co-located in Hammersmith Library. We have a strong reputation locally and nationally for providing people in need with legal advice and representation and campaigning on access to justice issues.

The law centre was established in November 1979 to assist those most vulnerable and disadvantaged to access their legal rights, to promote social inclusion and reduce homelessness and poverty. These goals still remain at the core of our vision to uphold equality and social justice.

We have a 40-year history of providing an excellent service to the community. Our patron is Lady Hale, retired president of the Supreme Court.

Closing date for applications is 5pm on the 20th March 2021

Our Role:

An exciting opportunity for a Research Officer in our Services, Policy & Evidence team to support the delivery of Crohn’s & Colitis UK’s research aims, including our programme of research grants and our work to support increased patient and public involvement in research to improve the lives of people with Crohn’s and Colitis.

This position is initially a 12 month fixed-term contract whilst we review our research strategy, but this could be reviewed.

About you:

You will have excellent experience of managing processes to support the delivery of research projects and programmes. A great communicator with excellent written skills, you will have used these abilities to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, external stakeholders and networks to keep abreast of national and international research developments.You have a collaborative approach and enjoy working as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with the Research Manager to support the process for awarding grants for research to improve the lives of people with Crohn’s and Colitis.
  • Processing applications for research funding in line with agreed policies and procedures and in accordance with AMRC good practice guidelines.
  • Supporting and facilitating the peer review process and grant awarding panel meetings.
  • Providing support to the Research and Strategy Funding Committee including arranging and supporting meetings and answering enquiries from Committee members.
  • Preparing contracts, reports and presentations as part of the grant awarding process.
  • Assessing grant invoices for approval by the Research Manager and maintaining accurate logs.
  • Maintaining accurate records of the status of all current research grants.
  • Working with the communications and digital team to effectively disseminate information about research grant activities.
  • Being the first point of contact for queries to the Research Team including via email and phone.
  • Inputting and maintaining data and contacts on the CRM database and maintaining accurate and up to date circulation lists for all research contacts.

• Contributing to the delivery & management of research projects and programmes which support and promote increased patient and public involvement in research in accordance with Crohn’s and Colitis UK’s strategic aims
  • Assessing, collating, and inputting studies that meet designated criteria into the Research pages of the Crohn’s & Colitis UK website.
  • Increasing the Crohn’s & Colitis UK Research social media presence to improve the profile of patient and public involvement in research.
  • Writing and disseminating the Research Involvement Opportunities newsletter.
  • Providing additional patient/public recruitment support for our sponsored research projects and research partners, targeted to specific audiences.
  • Supporting patient and public involvement projects associated with the Gut Reaction ‘big data’ initiative.
  • Working with the Communications team to ensure delivery of effective communications about all research projects and programmes.
  • Communicating and engaging with staff across the organisation to ensure research projects and programmes align with and support the wider work of the charity.
  • Engaging with people and patients to ensure research projects and programmes reflect the needs and priorities of people with Crohn’s and Colitis.
  • Working with research stakeholders to promote and influence best practice for patient engagement and co-production.
  • Ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion are considered, and the patient voice is at the centre, in all research projects and programmes.
  • Leading and managing the delivery of projects in accordance with project management methodology.
  • Ensuring compliance with General Data Protection Regulations requirements across all areas of work.

• Charity responsibilities 
  • Representing Crohn’s & Colitis UK at events as required.
  • Working in line with the Charity values and maintaining the reputation and standing of the Charity.

Vacancy Reference Number:

RO/P/UK-R1

Position title:

Reporting Officer

Reports to:

Programmes Director

Location:

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

And

Remotely

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £22,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

24-Month’s Fixed Term Contract (with a 3-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than Wednesday, 17th February 2021.

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: W/C 1st March 2021

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold a Zoom Interview with Muslim Hands.

About Us:

Muslim Hands is a UK based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The Head Office in Nottingham and a fundraising team in Whitechapel London; occasional travel between the two locations. Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team during an exciting period of growth and change as we have ambitious plans to grow our activities by 2025.

Role Overview:

This role is to bridge the gap between the programmes team and the fundraising team. It will entail working closely with the thematic leads and Country Offices (CO) to improve and develop reporting structures throughout our programmes, for the use of internal communications. These structures will ensure that reporting requirements (donor or fundraising) are addressed through the project cycle management and especially at design stage and ensure that feedback reports are circulated in a timely and effective manner. The candidate will also work hand in hand with the fundraising /donor liaison team ensure that all data (pictures, data reports, case studies etc.) are available for campaigns or donors.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure all programme information is available for other departments such as fundraising.
  • Develop reporting catalogues for different data (for internal use and for Comms use externally)
  • Support and strengthen the working relationship between thematic leads and fundraising leads.
• Improve current Reporting Strategy, which includes an organisational wide reporting structure.
  • Alongside programmes and fundraising teams, improve reporting templates and documentation.
  • Facilitate training to CO on reporting structures
  • Identify relevant gaps within the communication, structure, and frequency between (UK) head office and CO
• Coordinate with thematic leads and CO to ensure reporting issues are addressed within programmes and specifically within programme design.
• Identify and report emerging needs to fundraising department
• Coordinate reporting activities
• Regularly attend fundraising meetings
• Act as a focal point for information in the absence of relevant thematic leads
• Facilitate technical support on creative skills between Creative team and Partners, such as Photography and storytelling training
• Within the programmes team ensure understanding on fundraising techniques and trends, to ensure information provided is relevant and usable for Social Media, Website blogs etc.
• Provide technical support and clarification on reporting policies
• Support reporting requirements for specific donor funded programmes
• Organise relevant trainings and workshops at both UK and field level
• Be effective in a fast pace environment especially within humanitarian emergency contexts
• Ensure all MH staff have knowledge of current trends around reporting preferences.
• To undertake all tasks and duties in an effective, efficient, transparent and wholly accountable manner
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands policies and codes of conduct
• To undertake all tasks and duties in an effective, efficient, transparent, and wholly accountable manner
• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct.
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in fundraising activities and ensuring the availability of staff during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager.
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices.

Note: This job description will change from time to time due to changes within the Organisation as well as the updating of procedures within your department.  If there is a major change to your role then a new job description will be produced.

About the Successful Candidate:

Essential:

• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:

1. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
2. Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• Uphold Muslim Hands’ Organisational Values

Education:

Essential:

• A degree in journalism, media, communications, social sciences, development, social/public policy, international affairs, or related areas.

Desirable:

• MBA, or masters level degree in International Development or related subject.

Experience:

Essential:

• Must possess excellent writing, editing, and speaking skills.
• Must be well versed in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be well-versed with IT software such as intranet and internal communication systems
• Must have a passion for working within a Communications environment, preferably within the international development sector and ideally within Communications for Development.

Desirable:

• Possess experience in internal communication, reporting, documentation, and internal publication.
• Be well versed in different fundraising requirements and strategies.
• 2 years relevant NGO/Charity experience. Work experience in communication and development or humanitarian related fields will be an asset.
• Charities/INGO experience.

This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this is you please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable quoting the above reference number!!

Deadline for applications is Wednesday, 17th February 2021, however, we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

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

Do you have a passion for wildlife and skill for sharing it with others?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring communicator to deliver the people engagement elements of our new and ambitious project, Big City Butterflies. This flagship, London-based project will create opportunities for people to discover butterflies and moths in their local green spaces and learn how they can help them to thrive. You will need energy, creativity, and strong organisational skills to bring to the role.

Experience in connecting with a wide range of audiences is essential.

We can offer flexible, home-based working and the full support of our committed team.  

For further details please see the Job Pack on the BC website.

The closing date for applications is Monday 15th March 2021

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 31st March 2021.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

No agencies please.

Do you speak Church? Can you help build passion for mission across a wide range of church styles and traditions using your fundraising and/or marketing skills for a great cause? Do you have the gift of administration?

If so then come join our Church Relations team and play a key role in helping us build and maintain relationships with churches for the sake of God’s mission.

Since CMS believes that all of God’s people are called to mission, it is specifically the task and responsibility of the Church Relations team to engage the UK church in the cause of mission and foster relationships that inspire and challenge: to increase awareness and understanding of mission and foster fruitful partnership. CMS offers a range of ways for churches to engage with global mission, including opportunities to establish formal links with individual people in mission, to receive a CMS speaker, and through prayer and fundraising resources.

The role is responsible to the Church Relations Team Manager, and the CRO will work closely with and support the Church Relations Advisers (CRAs). S/he will also liaise regularly with the wider Fundraising team, Mission Partners, and other colleagues within CMS whose functions have a direct bearing on his/her responsibilities, particularly within the Church and Community Mission, International Mission and Finance directorates.

The Church Relations Officer is a fixed term, either full-time or part-time role 28 – 35 hours per week (4 or 5 days a week), with a starting salary of £27,775 (full-time; or £22,220  for 4 days a week), and a generous pension scheme contribution. The role will be based at home due to the current pandemic but the post holder will be expected to work from the CMS House, Oxford from time to time (occasionally) when the government’s regulation allows it as well as for key team meetings.

Currently CMS employees are working from home following government advice, and will continue to do so until the government allows office working. As this role is fixed-term, it is envisioned that the appointed person would be able to support the team working from home and equipment/ working tools will be provided.

The ideal candidate will be educated to A level, ideally degree level, and have experience of fundraising and/or marketing experience, awareness of broad differences in church styles, traditions and etiquettes and experience of building and maintaining excellent ‘customer’ relationships, as well as proven administrative and database skills. The post holder should also be a committed Christian, in agreement with the aims and values of CMS, which can be found on our website, and willing to attend evening or weekend meetings occasionally if required.

This post is fixed term because the Church Mission Society is currently undergoing a strategic review to ensure that our approach to mission is fit for the next generation. The outcome of this work will be clearer organisational alignment around an agreed strategic focus, and organisational clarity that will improve the sustainability of our work, financially and otherwise.

Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications:

• Midnight on Sunday 07 March 2021
• Interviews will be held on Tuesday 16 March 2021 at CMS house, Oxford or Zoom depending on government guidance.

As an equal opportunities employer, we particularly welcome applications from individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation at this level. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as laid down in the job description and person specification.

Support Officer

At One Housing, we don’t only believe that everyone deserves a safe, secure, affordable home. We also believe that everyone deserves to realise their full potential and lead a fulfilling life.

Our Mental Health team is vital to helping us deliver on this vision. We work to transform the life experience of people with mental health support needs. The support we provide is delivered in a range of settings (like supported housing, assessment centres and outreach) and our customers’ support needs can include psychosis, forensic and personality disorders.

Join our team as a Support Officer

We have spent the last 10 years designing our services to be fully psychologically informed. Most of our services have specialist therapeutic input and colleagues have access to specialised mental health training delivered by MH professionals. All our services provide regular reflective practice spaces to our colleagues to formulate complex cases and find constructive ways forward. All these measures make us the ideal partner for NHS trusts across London with whom we deliver several integrated services.

We believe in providing care and support to our clients that will enable them to make informed decisions about their life that will increase their sense of wellbeing: this might be greater independence, better coping strategies or a richer network and sense of self achievement.

We’re an organisation with strong values. We keep our promises; we do a great job; we value diversity; we work together; and we look for ways to improve. These are what make us such a great team, working together as one to achieve our vision.

The role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, flexible and committed Support Officer to join us at our exceptional self-contained accommodation for young parents with complex needs in Camden. 

• Location: Lithos Road, Camden

• Salary: £23,001 per annum

• Contract: Full time, permanent 

• Shifts: Midweek: 08:00-16:30 or 13:00-21:00 and Weekend: 08:00-21:00. You would be required to work roughly every other weekend.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure the service is running at exceptionally high standard and meeting all the service specification outlined by commissioners

• Undertaking keywork sessions, support planning, completing risk assessments and needs reviews

• Undertaking parenting assessments and providing support to the parents

• Prepare clear and concise reports for meetings related to the welfare of the child 

• Facilitate and encourage effective customer participation, consultation and feedback within the service.

• Assisting with applications for housing, benefits etc.

What you will need to succeed

We are looking for someone who believes in working together as part of a team, who shares our values and who is friendly, engaged and committed to achieving great outcomes for our customers. The successful candidate will have:

• You will have an in-depth knowledge of child development and the impact of abuse on a child’s wellbeing.

• You will have experience of planning 1-1 work with hard to engage parents and undertaking observations as part of the assessment process.

• Experience and knowledge of safeguarding legislation

• Completing reports for statutory meetings (child protection/professionals’ meetings etc)

• Knowledge of the Housing Sector and benefit applications

• A good understanding of issues faced by young parents that live in supported accommodation and have statutory services involvement

• A good understanding of steps required before moving on to independent living.

The offer

Our [email protected] benefits offer you an array of perks designed with your wellbeing in mind.

• Salary: £23,001 per annum

• Your holidays are important to us. Take up to 28 days annual leave

• Lean travel. Spread the cost of your commute with a season ticket loans and our Cycle2Work scheme, open to all colleagues

• Get paid to do good. We offer you two days off on full pay each year to volunteer in our communities.

• Look after your loved ones. Our healthcare cash back plan allows you to claim back cash for you and your family’s healthcare.

• Well done! With our colleague recognition programme, you will know when you’ve done a #greatjob

• Learning never stops. One Academy, our innovative, in-house learning and development offering is designed to help you take your career to the next level.

• We’re here for you. Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you and your family 24/7.

• Stay book-smart. Take up to five paid days off per year to study toward a relevant qualification.

• Experience new things. We offer you a career break after 3 years’ continuous service.

About us

 As an organisation with a strong social purpose, One Housing works in some of the most diverse communities in the UK and their workforce reflects that. We understand the strength we gain from having and supporting our diverse teams. The different skills and experiences that our colleagues from different backgrounds bring to us allow us to make better decisions, consider different views and be an altogether more interesting and cohesive place to work.

We welcome applications from everyone.

This role is flexible and can be almost entirely remote working with only some requirement to come into the office post Covid restrictions, during Covid restrictions it will be entirely remote. 

Refettorio Felix is a Centre for vulnerable people. Central to our service is the provision of a free 3 course, restaurant quality meal made entirely from surplus food that would otherwise go to landfill. Our clients (or guests as we refer to them) are from a variety of backgrunds including those experiencing or at risk of homelessness, rough sleepers, the elderly and those living with mental health conditions. We provide a range of services and activities around the meal service such as showers, laundry, mental health counsellng and training courses. 

Introduction

This is an new and pivotal role; giving the post-holder the opportunity to work closely with our Chief Executive and help to shape the direction of our fundraising strategy. The role would suit an experienced fundraiser who is looking to reduce their hours or someone looking to develop in their second or third role.

Overseeing and creating all grant funding applications and working with a new business focus, the Trusts & Foundations Officer will manage the portfolio of donors and ensure the ndelivery of a successful grants strategy.

Role overview
We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and motivated Trusts & Foundations Officer with outstanding written and verbal communication skills and a strong eye for detail.  As an integral member of a small team, their responsibilities will include: securing gifts from Trusts and Foundations, keeping in touch with funders  to ascertain their priorities, and submitting engaging and well researched funding proposals.

The post holder will need brilliant interpersonal skills to build relationships across and outside of the charity to support the preparation of accurate and thorough proposals/applications and reports. They will need excellent time-management and organisational skills to ensure that proposals and applications are submitted to deadlines. They also need to be comfortable working independently and organising their own pipeline in line with fundraising targets, as well as collaborating with other team members.

Key tasks

Achieve income targets through building excellent relationships with existing funders, and by growing a pipeline of potential new funders

• Actively maintain and grow a portfolio of funders and deliver a robust trust fundraising programme to achieve agreed income targets
• Undertake prospect research into new funding areas
• Development and maintenance of a monthly application schedule ofpotential funders
• Regularly report to Senior Management on key issues and risks within the market
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key contacts to facilitate successful applications; deliver effective stewardship and reporting
• Take the lead in developing high quality grant applications

Writing compelling cases for support and reports

• Develop appropriate and compelling cases for support that underpin successful trust and foundation fundraising , working closely with colleagues to ensure compatibility of objectives
• Maintain a strong link with the Care team to improve quality of information from projects, adapting their reports into periodic updates adaptable for trusts and major donors, and gather additional impact stories when required
• Active monitoring of the financial needs of each project and of progress towards agreed outcomes

To undertake other duties, projects and responsibilities

• Ensure all data on trusts and grants are kept up to date on the Salesforce database and managed in compliance with GDPR and internal policies
• Build and sustain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and colleagues across the organisation, and work closely with colleagues to deliver an integrated programme of fundraising activity
• Be constantly learning and growing, keeping up with fundraising trends and taking responsibility for your personal development
• Carry out other duties as required

Person specification

Skills and experience

Essential

• Track record in trusts fundraising
• Outstanding written communication skills, with proven ability to write high quality proposals, detailed budgets and reports
• Skilled at building and managing relationships, including the ability to influence and persuade a wide range of individuals, both internally and externally
• Proven ability to work cross organisationally, which in this role would be used to develop projects and create compelling cases for support
• High degree of personal organisation and self-management, with the ability to prioritise, multitask and work to deadlines
• Numerate and IT literate, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or equivalent packages
• Attention to detail
• Ability tto attend evening meetings, conferences as appropriate to the needs of the job

• Experience researching, collating, preparing and submitting multiple funding applications to charitable trusts and foundations
• Experience of developing and maintaining key relationships with trusts and foundations over a sustained period, and a thorough understanding of how charitable trusts and foundations operate