NWR is a membership organisation for women started in 1960 to provide women with intellectually stimulating activities.
We currently have 4 membership vacancies:

A Communications Co-ordinator (Based in Buntingford, Herts)
We are searching for a self-sufficient, proactive and creative person with experience in communications, PR and marketing to oversee our internal and external communications. 

Two Regional Membership Officers (One based in Buntingford, Herts and one Home-Based in the South West Region)
Are you an energetic, dynamic people-person who is also self-sufficient, proactive and creative? You might be who we are searching for! If you also have experience in supporting volunteers, members or similar then please do apply.

A Membership Assistant (Based in Buntingford, Herts)
We are searching for an organised, self-sufficient, and reliable person to support our administrative and membership operations.

Peace Direct is an international charity with a big mission: to work with local people to stop violence and build sustainable peace in some of the world's most conflict affected countries. More than that, we want to change the international system so that it better supports the role that local people and communities play in preventing violence and building and sustaining peace.

We are looking to recruit a part time Human Resources Manager for an initial 12 month contract to join our busy team. This is a new role, as we have traditionally outsourced all of our HR support needs, but believe it is time to bring the expertise in-house and provide more support to our staff. It's not an easy time to be working for a charity, with the whole sector facing declining incomes and yet there is more need for our work than ever before. This is why we need to provide more support to our staff at this difficult time, as well as strengthen existing HR policies and processes.

We are looking for an experienced HR professional with at least five years experience in developing HR policies and processes who wishes to work part time for up to 21 hours per week. You will have a CIPD qualification and will have a strong background in all aspects of HR. You will have excellent communication skills, be a good listener, be able to handle multiple priorities and above all be adaptable, responsive and supportive to colleagues, including the Senior Management Team.

While the post is based in our London office, we have closed our office due to Covid and do not expect to reopen it until March 2021. Therefore the successful candidate will be expected to work from home for the first few months of the year at least. 

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

The deadline for applications is 5th January 2021. However, we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so early applications are encouraged. Only completed applications will be accepted and only applicants with the right to work in the UK will be considered. Application Form and Job Description are available on Peace Direct’s website. 

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

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

This is an exciting role that will look to provide financial management and strategic oversight to help ensure that Africa’s largest English literacy project continues to deliver success and transform the lives of millions of children.  The primary role of the Finance and Admin Manager is to maintain all finance systems and processes for the UK, Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa companies.  Working with diverse teams across all countries, this is a unique role that requires high levels of cross-cultural collaboration, understanding of different international, financial and legal requirements and a flexible approach to working.

To date, Universal Learning Solutions has trained over 100,000 Primary Teachers and has reached over 10 million children. As a core member of the Senior Management Team, this role will be essential in managing and enabling our growth to train thousands more teachers and increase literacy rates across our programmes. 

Mission

Universal Learning Solutions is a not-for-profit organisation that works with government, educators, donors and experts around the world to provide bespoke services that deliver innovative literacy solutions.

Our work enables and enthuses teachers to deliver high quality literacy tuition and builds the institutional capacity of partners through knowledge and skills transfer. This gives children of all abilities the skills needed to read and write and helps governments meet their global education targets.

Vision

Our vision is of a world where all children can read and write with confidence and enjoy their right to learn. Through this we believe we can help release a child’s infinite potential.

Specific Responsibilities

The Finance and Admin Manager will be responsible for the oversight of the finances across all our country programmes. Reporting to the CEO, the Finance and Admin Manager will advise on financial strategy and ensure that financial procedures and systems are adhered to throughout the organisation. With support from the Finance Assistant, the Manager will also oversee all data entry, reconciling and reporting using both Sage Line 50 and excel.

Specific responsibilities will include:

Finance:

• Manage the UK, Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya accounts in line with existing policies and procedures.
• File UK VAT returns.
• Submit monthly management accounts reports to the Management team for the UK and quarterly reports for Nigeria.
• Making international payments using both STRIPE and online services.
• Verifying travel expense claims and payments.
• Manage the UK cashflow, ensuring the international transfers are completed and forecasted.
• Prepare the UK budget and Nigeria HQ budget with Directors.
• Oversee the monthly project management budget sheets.
• Prepare and file the UK annual accounts with HMRC and Companies House.
• Prepare the Nigerian Annual Accounts with the external auditor.
• Prepare the Kenyan Accounts with the external auditor
• Prepare the South African annual accounts ready to file with CIPC.
• Online SARS filing for South African taxes.
• Attend Senior Management Team meetings and input into annual strategic planning.
• Advise directors and managers on tax requirements across our country programmes.
• Prepare and chase invoices as and when required.

HR & Payroll:

• Processing the monthly payroll for the UK using the RTI software with the Finance Assistant.
• Ensuring all HMRC payments and requirements are met.
• Approving monthly Nigerian payroll.
• Work closely with the Nigerian Finance & Admin Manager to file the monthly PAYE with FIRS.
• Completing and uploading the monthly pension schedule.
• Issuing of salary sacrifice letters to relevant staff members.
• Prepare and submit furlough payments and ensure that correct procedures are adhered to, based on government guidance.

Staff Supervision and Management:

• Oversee the Finance and Admin Assistants in Nigeria.
• Manage the UK Finance Assistant.

Personal Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and financial skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with deadlines.
• Good analytical and reporting skills.
• Strong ability, to be able to manage and prioritise multiple tasks – Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills with high proficiency in Microsoft excel and Sage.
• Accurate and thorough in work.
• Good collaboration with colleagues inside and outside finance.
• Analysis of financial data.
• Knowledge of project management and project cycles.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

We will require candidates to be qualified in the majority of points below from both the ‘desirable’ and ‘essential’ criteria:

Essential:

• Recognised accounting qualification.
• Minimum of 4+ years’ experience within an accounting role.
• Working knowledge of accounting software and excel.
• Experience of managing a diverse workload.
• Experience of managing and processing payroll.
• Positive working ethos and personal values in line with those of the organisation.
• Experience of working at a strategic level.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in approach to work.

To be successful as a member of the Universal Learning Solutions team you will also:

• Have a passion for Universal Learning Solutions’ mission and a strong desire to work for a not-for-profit organisation to bring about positive social change.
• Adhere to Universal Learning Solutions’ core values including family, humility, quality and flexibility.

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of pension systems.
• Willingness to travel overseas.
• Experience of managing staff, particularly overseas.
• Experience working with international non-governmental organisations, preferably in the field of education / literacy in the developing world.

Additional Information

Hours: Flexible hours. 1-2 days per week until April then 3-4 days a week after

Location: Based in our Lancaster office with the possibility of travel to Valencia and Nigeria.

To apply please send CV and covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the role by 7th December. Interviews will be held in our Lancaster office the following week. We will adhere to social distancing guidelines within the interview and all surfaces will be sanitised between interviews. 

We want a highly experienced and dynamic finance and business development professional to join us, who can support the Chief Executive and the Board through the next phase of the organisational growth. We are looking for someone with an eye for financial detail but also someone who has experience in business development.
The post holder will be a key to the Charity’s success and is also the Company Secretary and a member of the Leadership team.

The ideal candidate must be a qualified accountant, and a good team player, committed to the charity sector and our charitable purpose. You will have the ability to bring strategic financial management to multiple and complex areas of work. A recent working knowledge of charity finance is desirable but not essential.
The successful candidate will be employed on an annual contracted hours basis allowing for flexible working arrangements by agreement. Benefits package includes 25 days’ paid holiday pro rata, pension scheme, flexible working conditions, mileage allowance and training opportunities.

Hours: 36.5 hours per week (flexible working basis, including occasional evening and weekends)

Fixed Term Contract for 22 months with the possibility of extension subject to funding.

Due to the nature of the work, you will be required to undertake a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

To download a job description, person specification and an application form for this post, please visit our website. 

CVs, with a supporting letter describing why you are applying and how your skills relate to the role, will also be considered.

• Closing date: Midday on 16th December 2020
• Interview date: w/c 21st December 2020

Community First is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Are you passionate about supporting Disabled people to maximise their independence?

Disability Advice Service Lambeth (dasl) is Lambeth’s leading pan-impairment Disabled People’s Organisation. We provide a wide range of services to Disabled people in Lambeth, including advice, information, professional advocacy, Direct Payments support, social and sports activities and peer support services.

Through the Connect Lambeth partnership, we are commissioned by Lambeth Council to provide information, advice, recruitment support, peer support and training to people in receipt of a Direct Payment or Personal Health Budget.

We are seeking to appoint a Direct Payments Worker to complete our experienced team as soon as possible. Some experience of providing support to people using Direct Payments or Personal Health Budgets would be an advantage but is not essential. You may have a different background in a field such as social work, health care, disability services, education or training and employment.

We are looking for someone with an understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of independent living and some knowledge of community care services. You should have at least two years’ experience, either in a paid or unpaid capacity, of working with one or more of these groups: people with physical or sensory impairments or learning disabilities, mental health service users, older people, carer’s or disabled children and young people.

dasl is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and particularly from Disabled people. Our office at “we are 336”, 336 Brixton Road, London SW9 7AA is fully accessible.  However, all staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, so applicants will need to be able to work from home.

Job purpose

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Head of Finance and Operations is a key member of RSN’s senior leadership team (SLT), helping determine and implement our overall organisational strategy. The role oversees a budget of circa £1m and directly manages the Finance Manager and Operations Assistant. They work closely with the Head of Programmes and individual programme leads to oversee income and expenditure, ensuring that RSN’s work is delivered to budget and adequately funded, and that accurate financial reports are available to the SLT, CEO, trustees and donors.

Our Head of Finance and Operations takes a lead on enabling RSN’s team to serve young asylum seekers and refugees as effectively and efficiently as possible: overseeing our HR, legal responsibilities, working environment and everything that goes on behind the scenes to resource and support our service delivery. The postholder will develop and undertake their role through the lens of our organisational ethos, seeking to embed and uphold RSN’s values across all their work streams.

The postholder joins our team at a particularly exciting time, we launch our new strategy, continue our work to become a more actively anti-racist organisation, and take on a new name that better reflects our education-focused vision and mission. 

We are also beginning the refurbishment of an abandoned historic bank on Harlesden High Street, which will become an educational centre for young refugees, a social impact hub for the local area, and our home. When the refurbishment is completed (projected summer 2021), the postholder will also line-manage a Facilities and Community Manager, and will play a key role in ensuring RSN’s new premises have maximum social impact, for us and others.

Please see the attached Job Applicant Pack or scroll down the page for the role’s key responsibilities and the person specification. 

Job details and application process

Terms and conditions 

The role is full time and permanent - though we are a flexible employer and welcome applications from candidates interested in working 4 days per week. The role will be based at RSN’s office in Harlesden, north London (NB: the majority of our team are currently working from home due to Coronavirus and we anticipate this role doing the same until it is appropriate to return). The salary is band B - £37-45k pro rata (starting salary depending on the competencies and experience of the successful candidate). The package also includes 25 days leave and a pension.

As the role involves some contact with children and vulnerable young people and their data, the successful candidate will have to undertake a DBS check and all those invited to interview will be required to complete a self disclosure.

Application process

Applications (and any questions about the role) should be sent by email to Emily Bowerman  - jobs @ refugeesupportnetwork. org (no spaces). The closing date for applications is 9am Monday 7th December 2020.

Your application should comprise

• a full CV including a full employment history showing responsibilities held and relevant achievements

• a letter (maximum two sides of A4) telling us where you heard about this role and explaining:

• Why you would like to work for RSN (1 paragraph)

• How your experience, skills and character are a good fit for this particular role (main focus)

• Any contextual recruitment factors you would like us to be aware of (as appropriate, and please see below for more information)

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in an initial phone call, undertake a short task and provide references, following which interviews will be held. Suitable candidates may be contacted to begin the phone call and task process before the deadline, and we encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible. Please note that you must have a visa that allows you to work in the UK for the duration of your contract.

Contextual recruitment and reasonable adjustments

Exam grades and job titles are not the full picture - the context in which achievements were gained also matters. At RSN, we actively seek to recruit with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, considering the impact of the context in which a candidate has worked or studied.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with lived experience of forced migration, and from other backgrounds that are currently underrepresented on our team.

Additionally, if you feel you would require reasonable adjustments in order to carry out the role or attend an interview at RSN due to a disability, caring responsibilities or any other reason, please give details in your cover letter or get in touch with Emily Bowerman  - jobs @ refugeesupportnetwork. org (no spaces) - to discuss further.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Finance

• Together with the Chief Executive and Head of Programmes, oversee annual budget creation and on-going budget control

• Manage preparing of statutory accounts, audit, VAT and any other finance compliance (in partnership with our external accountants)

• Maintain financial projections and oversee financial reporting to SLT, trustees and funders (including the preparation of monthly management accounts)

• Track incoming resources through further developing and maintaining our Grant Management Information System

• Oversee outgoing payments, including oversight of tendering, payroll, expenses, etc

• Oversee mortgage and regular reporting to mortgage provider (Charity Bank)

Strategy, legal and governance 

• Identify, plan for and deliver all operational, financial and IT-related initiatives required to deliver on our ambitious growth objectives

• Continually improve operational systems, processes and policies in support of the organisation’s mission and ethos

• Oversee all legal contracts – including subcontracting and partnership working

• Oversee and further develop all organisational policies

• Ensure all policies are effectively implemented and that all staff remain up to date with necessary training and checks

• Ensure effective and appropriate risk assessment and management procedures are in place and implemented, including insurance and office risk assessments

• Provide governance support as requested by the Chief Executive (including registration of new trustees)

• In collaboration with our Head of Programmes, oversee and develop RSN's approach to meeting the requirements of UK GDPR, including staff training and data hygiene days

Human resources

• Oversee all employment contracts

• Oversee operations onboarding processes for all new starters

Information management

• Oversee database development and management

• Ensure organisation is working within the most efficient internal online file management systems and architecture, with appropriate access and permissions for staff and volunteers

Office, Logistics, Health and Safety

• Manage all premises contracts – both for tenants in our London office and as tenants across the UK

• Ensure health and safety standards are met across the organisation, including from staff who need to work from home

• Oversee all telephony and IT provision (landlines, staff mobiles and laptops etc)

Other 

• Maintain some form of direct contact with the young people RSN serves, as agreed with your line manager. This may involve mentoring one young refugee, attending sessions of our Youth Advisory Board or other comparable responsibility

Person specification

Experience

• Strong financial and commercial awareness, with a track record of setting and managing budgets

• Strong track record of financial analysis and preparation of financial reports

• Experience using an accounting system (such as Xero)

• Confident line manager with a track record of building and motivating teams

• Experience of drafting and reviewing contracts (both for employment and services)

• Experience of drafting and reviewing organisational policies

• Proven ability to develop, monitor and maintain management information systems and procedures to help teams work effectively Experience of managing operations in an office and/or community premises

• Proven administrative, leadership and management ability in organisational development

Skills 

• Ability to think strategically and convert strategy into detailed operational plans

• Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing and over the telephone with individuals and with a wide variety of organisations and audiences and to research, analyse and interpret complex information and produce clear verbal and written reports

• Outstanding project management skills, meticulously well organised and reliable

• A quick learner with strong problem-solving abilities

• Ability to apply discretion in sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality at all times

• Flexible, proactive and able to work under pressure

• Ability to see the strategic, big picture, whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail

• A strong team player, who understands, values and speaks affirmingly of the work of others, being helpful, kind and sensitive to their needs

Other

We value the way in which a person works just as much as the actual work they do. To this end, we are seeking candidates with the following attributes:

• Character: Has integrity, earns trust and maintains confidences, and speaks plainly and truthfully

• Mission-led: Is engaged by RSN’s vision of enabling young refugees to build more hopeful futures through education

• Values-led: Shares RSN’s values and seeks to live them out in their work

• Ethos-led: Is motivated by personal core beliefs (whether Christian or not) and values playing a leadership role in an organisation which is founded on, and seeking to outwork, the Christian faith

The Chief Financial Officer role replaces a previous Head of Finance post and has been introduced to assist the charity transforming its systems and processes. As a new post it has been advertised to appeal to applicants interested in a full or part time role. Consideration of applicant experience, expertise and preferred working hours against achieving the key objectives will be applied accordingly..

As CFO you will lead the Finance team to deliver an outstanding financial support service to the charity. The Chief Financial Officer is a pivotal role within the Senior Leadership Team with overall responsibility for the finances of the charity and managing personnel with a finance team of 3.

As a qualified accountant you will be fully competent in managing budget setting; you will lead in the provision of timely and accurate financial information, effective cost management and financial assessment of new initiatives.  You will work with the team to draft budgets and forecasts; monitoring them throughout the year; and work closely with operational budget holders to ensure they understand their financial position.

You will be comfortable leading change with empathy and collaboration, therefore the ability to build internal and external relationships, communicate well and adapt styles to differing audiences is critical.  Furthermore as a member of the executive team reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will sit on the Finance & Development Governance Committee. In addition to business as usual, you will also contribute to strategic direction of the charity and the development of new projects, tenders and grant applications providing oversight on the financial aspects. Applications from a solution focused person with an interest in taking the lead to further develop the charity’s finance function through systems and processes would be welcomed.

The success candidate will need to have:

• Significant financial management experience of preparing management accounts
• Experience and knowledge of financial management information systems
• Experience of operating at both strategic and operational level.
• Education to a degree level or a Business Management Qualification with a professional qualification i.e. ACCA, CCAB, ACA, CIMA

To succeed they will need to:

• Be comfortable communicating effectively both orally and in writing; adapting the message for a diverse audience.
• Be skilled at motivating and leading a team effectively.
• Have a high level of analytical and problem solving skills.
• Be confident making important and high level decisions.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and based in the Lower Earley office you can join us to play a vital role in our objective to ensure autistic adults are valued by society and supported to live happy lives.

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Monday 7th December 2020.

Interviews will take place Friday 18th December and, 2nd Interviews, if required, will take place on Monday 21st December.

Interviews will most likely be conducted on Zoom although consideration to socially distanced meetings in the Lower Earley office may be possibility.

For more information on the role and recruitment timeline please view the attached brief . The recruitment process will take place over 18th December and 21st December. Interviews will most likely be conducted on Zoom although consideration to socially distanced meetings in the Lower Earley office may be possibility. Shortlisted candidates will be informed as soon as possible and are asked to keep those dates free

To Apply: Please submit your application via this website to Julie Harmsworth, HR Recruitment Officer

Your application should comprise: A full CV including a full employment history including relevant achievements; A covering note of not more than two pages summarising your motivation and reasons for being interested in the Chief Financial Officer position at Autism at Kingwood would be welcomed to accompany your application.

We believe the successful candidate will enjoy working with the Autism at Kingwood team, and will find involvement with the charity and its work very rewarding.

If you are a proven expert with a sound financial background we look forward to hearing from you.

Chief Executive (CEO)

Salary: £57,000 to £62,000 PA depending on experience

Closing date: Monday, 7th December 2020

Location: Oxford & Buckinghamshire/Milton Keynes

Connection Support is a positive, forward thinking organisation with a strong social purpose and a commitment to delivering quality care and services for our clients.

We are looking for a new Chief Executive to lead us into the next stage of our journey. We’re clear about our future direction; we’ll not be standing still so continuous improvement is high up on our agenda, as well as delivering value for money so that we are using our resources to maximise opportunities for clients and providing high quality care and support services.

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a successful track record in strategic delivery and transformational change and like us, have a real passion for social care.

As a strategic leader, you will understand the importance of a positive organisational culture and will set the standard by role modelling the behaviours associated with our values. We are looking for a real people person who can inspire and motivate our team to deliver the best possible service to our clients and key stakeholders. You will have the energy, drive and enthusiasm to make sure Connection Support remains a financially strong, successful organisation.

In return, what you can expect from us is a supportive environment created by the Board and backed by colleagues across the organisation, to enable you to get the job done. You can also rely on a hardworking, passionate team focussed on doing the right thing for our clients and the business.

If you think you’ve got what we are looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing date is 10am on Monday, 7th December 2020

This role is based in the UK and open to individuals with unrestricted right to live and work in the UK. At this stage we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities. Therefore, you must currently hold the right to work in the UK. 

Summary of the role: 

Working with the Board of Trustees, the post holder will shape the strategic direction of Muslim Aid and lead Muslim Aid into its next phase of development and growth. The post holder will provide vision and leadership to Muslim Aid and the leadership team to ensure that the objectives of Muslim Aid are implemented.

The post holder will be responsible for building strategic partnerships and representing Muslim Aid in the sector, media and high-level key stakeholders. The post holder will grow Muslim Aid’s profile by promoting the impact it makes in the countries we work in.  

About the Role:

The main responsibilities of this role will be:

• To provide effective leadership to Muslim Aid and be responsible for the management and administration of its strategic, policy and accountability framework laid down by the Board of Trustees.
• Together with the Chair enable the Board of Trustees to carry out its duties and responsibilities in the oversight, management and proper governance of Muslim Aid.
• To have overall responsibility for income generation and funding through sustainable and reliable income streams via government agencies, institutional donors, public donations, trusts and high net worth partnerships and collaborations.
• To develop, foster and manage effective relationships and Muslim Aid’s profile with internal and external stakeholders.
• To actively liaise and communicate with all legal, regulatory, government and non-government agencies and other key organisations on behalf of Muslim Aid.

About You:

You will have inspirational leadership skills, a proven track record of business development and a strong passion for serving humanity. You will have senior management experience, preferably in the non-profit sector, with an understanding of effective program development, advocacy with some fundraising credentials.  You must have a clear and proper understanding of Islam in order to adhere to the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah. You must have sound knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements in order to effectively manage charity funds.

To be successful in this role:

• Educated to degree standard or equivalent.
• Experience of delivering a plan to develop the organisation in a systematic approach – one that aligns strategy, people and processes and builds effective new systems.
• Experience in creating a financially sustainable organisation with diversified income streams.
• Ability to create a durable bond between our donor communities and wider mainstream society by anchoring our programmatic work domestically.
• Ability to generate new opportunities and skills to identify and realise key partnerships and funding.
• Ability to lead in influencing and advocate on behalf those we help to raise awareness amongst the communities we work in. Convene and participate in meetings that advocate for change, increase awareness and support for the causes we support.

Why you should apply:

We are looking for a focused and inspiring CEO who will enjoy full strategic responsibility in leading Muslim Aid during a period of transformation. You will build on, lead and mentor the leadership team to deliver exceptional results. This role is an exciting opportunity of developing an organisation driven by innovation, data and digital to improve the organisation’s performance, program delivery, efficiency and donor satisfaction.

You will be joining a supportive and a diverse INGO, built upon Islamic values. Muslim Aid offer a 35-hour week, generous holiday allowance of 37 days (including bank holidays), flexible working and encourage a healthy work-life balance.

Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS check and an Experian Credit Check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age. 

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until closing date; however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.

NOTE: We will review your application and see if you are a good fit for the position, and for us. Due to the volume of applicants we may be unable to contact you, but if you are shortlisted for an interview, we will be in contact with yo

JOB TITLE: Development assistant

SALARY: £22,177 – £26,091 (depending on experience)

HOURS: 37.5 hours a week

At Moorfields Eye Charity, we believe that we can help bring new treatments to patients and people with eye diseases faster than ever before. By raising funds for the crucial research, education and patient care at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and its academic partner, the University College London (UCL) we are able to help ensure that they remain at the forefront of ophthalmic care and research.

Moorfields Eye Charity is in the early stages of a campaign, in partnership with UCL, to raise £100m to support the creation of a state-of-the-art integrated treatment, research and education centre in central London for Moorfields Eye Hospital and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.

We are seeking a Development assistant to work closely with the Director of development and fundraising teams to support delivery of the charity’s ambitious fundraising programme.  This will include general administrative support for the Director of development alongside wider support and discrete project management responsibilities to the benefit of the charity’s major gift and legacy fundraising programmes.

With an interest in fundraising and knowledge of the voluntary sector you will have excellent organisational skills and be confident in your ability to work across a range of internal and external audiences.  You will have excellent relationship building skills with a strong commitment to supporting delivery of the highest level of donor engagement and care.

With the chance to be involved in an exciting and ambitious campaign this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a friendly and supportive team, with a strong focus on collaboration and working towards a shared goal. This position would suit a positive, proactive and ambitious individual looking for a role where they can make a difference.

To apply for this role, please send your CV and a cover letter of no more than two A4 pages to Rachel Jones, Director of development by 5pm on Wednesday 16 December.  No online applications will be accepted.

Interviews will be held on Monday 21 December.

Job title: Policy Associate 
Location: London with occasional travel (currently we are working from home)
Role:  Permanent, 36.5 hours a week
Salary: Grade D £27,045 plus £4,000 London weighting (FTE)

• Do you have a passion for healthcare and the NHS?
• Are you a problem solver with analytical skills? 
• If this sounds like you, please keep reading...

We are looking for a self-starter to join the Membership and Policy team, the post-holder will:

• Have strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Be able to write strong member communications and policy products
• Be capable to develop collaborative and conducive relationships with colleagues, members and wider external stakeholders and peers
• Be proactive, responsive and able to manage different portfolios of work confidently
• Not be afraid to challenge, be inquisitive and navigate a membership body that covers the complexity of the English NHS

The Role 

This role will support the policy team at NHS Confederation, and the organisation’s delivery of our policy and influencing activities. This will include:

• Updating key records and undertaking some administrative tasks for the team as requested by the Assistant Director of Policy and the Director of Policy and Membership
• Analysing Government statistics to understand NHS and wider performance, including on COVID-19-related activities
• Gaining and capturing member intelligence for policy development, such as taking notes in webinars and meetings, or constructing surveys to gain intelligence 
• Working closely with the membership and insight team in obtaining and analysing data
• Working closely with the communications and public affairs team to help respond to reactive, on the day media requests and announcements, and to action the publication of team policy products 
• Lead in writing member facing communications, such as member briefings and blogs on key topics 
• Providing support for our offer to Provider members and our Provider Offer 
• Providing additional capacity for parts of our thematic offer, under the direction of Senior Policy Advisers 
• Attending internal meetings and events
• Engaging with stakeholders, such as Royal Colleges, Think-Tanks, and officials from the Department from Health and Social Care and NHS England and NHS Improvement
• Keeping a CRM system and other databases up to date
• Using Social Media as a communication tool

The Organisation

You will receive an excellent benefits package, including 30 days annual leave, pension scheme, flexible working, salary sacrifice schemes and travel season ticket loans. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of the NHS Confederation and we are actively seeking to increase diversity in our workforce through a process that is fair, open, consistent, and free from discrimination. We welcome all applications from all backgrounds and encourage applications from our BAME communities, our LGBTQ+ communities and from individuals who identify as being disabled, as well as all other protected characteristics. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive company culture where all employees feel valued, respected, and acknowledged.

The NHS Confederation is committed to being a flexible employer. We understand the value and benefit to our employees being able to work flexibly to respond to changing circumstances and we want to ensure we do as much as possible to help support a work life balance and take care of employee health and wellbeing.
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Application deadline: Sunday 6th December 2020 (midnight)
Interview date: 16th and 17th December 2020 
 

We seek a new Regional Leader to be responsible for four Communities, and to support the development of L’Arche in Scotland. Together these Communities support and sustain 100 people with learning disabilities, employ 185 people and have 120 non-employed members, friends and volunteers.

Purpose:

• To guide the Communities within the region to live out fully the Mission and Identity of L’Arche, ensuring that the four key dimensions of L’Arche – service provision, community, spirituality and outreach – are integrated and held in balance.
• To supervise Community Leaders and ensure they are providing high quality support and care in accordance with relevant national care standards.
• To be an ex officio member of the Local Committee of each community.
• To be a  member of the UK National Leadership Team and contribute to national work streams.

Responsibilities:

Communities

• Ensure the Communities live out faithfully and creatively the Identity and Mission of L’Arche.
• Manage, supervise and annually appraise the Community Leaders, coaching and developing them to enable them to lead all four dimensions of L’Arche with equal confidence.
• Ensure the Communities are following relevant legislation and best practice in support and care, housing, health and safety and other relevant areas, and are working in partnership with their members with learning disabilities.
• Ensure processes are in place within the Communities for formation - to support members to discover, experience and explore the identity and mission of L’Arche and their own personal life journey and values.
• Support the communities to plan budgets and manage their finances in order to meet required standards of service provision and resource their community life.
• Ensure local fundraising plans are in place, drawn up in collaboration with the National Fundraising Team.
• Carry out audit functions and report to the Deputy National Leader and National Board, and provide feedback to the Communities which strengthens their motivation and commitment.
• Collaborate closely with Local Committee and ensure the close partnership between Community Leaders, Regional Leader and Local Committees.
• Lead collaborative processes with community members to develop Community plans, in partnership with Community Leaders and Local Committee Chairs.
• Support the Communities to understand and take on the rights and responsibilities of membership of the International Federation of L’Arche, and to implement policy and directives from the Federation and L’Arche UK.
• Encourage the development of strong relationships with local and national government authorities, faith groups and professional organisations.

Region

• Co-ordinate and lead Regional Councils and other meetings.
• Foster and co-ordinate Regional life through gatherings, retreats and formation.
• Encourage solidarity and sharing between communities in the Region, the Country and the Federation.
• Accompany and guide new groups within the Region who are interested in forming new L’Arche communities.

UK

• Take the lead for policy areas as agreed with the Deputy National Leader. For this role, there is an expectation that the Regional Leader will lead on issues specific to Scotland, including care standards and regulations.
• Contribute to the national team work plan on a range of strategies and projects
• Participate in National Councils, and International meetings as required.
• Attend National Board when requested by National Leader and National Chair.

To undertake any other appropriate task as from time to time agreed. The apportionment of Communities between Community Leaders is not fixed, and may, following consultation with the post-holders, be changed to meet the changing needs of L’Arche in the UK.

L'Arche is a worldwide federation of Communities of people with and without learning disabilities.  L’Arche creates communities where people can share life together and support each other, nourishing mutual friendships that reveal the gifts of each other. The essential dimensions to L’Arche are service, community, spiritual and outreach. The provision of commissioned support and care services is an integral part of most L’Arche Communities.

SOS Children's Villages UK is going through an exciting period of growth, as part of which we are strengthening our programme funding team.

Reporting to the Head of Programme Funding, the Grant Fundraising Manager will secure charitable income from grant making organisations and support applications to statutory and lottery funding, prioritising restricted funds and projects with the greatest need, while ensuring unrestricted funding opportunities are maximised. With a passion and creativity for developing high quality grant applications and reports, you will be responsible for research to ensure a regular and reliable pipeline of new prospects, developing grant proposals and reports, whilst also leveraging existing relationships.

The SOS Children's Villages UK offices are in Cambridge but this role can be largely home-based with travel to Cambridge, London and partners as required. Everyone is currently working from home as per government guidelines.

Please see the attached job description for further information about our Grant Fundraising Manager role, how to apply and employee benefits (including a generous holiday entitlement, a contributory pension scheme and a Training & Development Policy) 

Applicants must be UK based (as must be able to travel if required as mentioned above), have the right to work in the UK and be able to produce the relevant valid documentation.

We will be unable to consider applications that do not have a cover letter.

SOS Children's Villages UK is going through an exciting period of growth, and we’re recruiting a Programme Manager to provide the crucial link between programmes and fundraising, contributing to growing grant income through supporting programme formulation for large funding opportunities, in line with key funding criteria.

This is a new post and reporting to the Head of Programme Funding, you will work with and alongside SOS’s country teams, contributing to programmes being planned and implemented to a high standard. As such you will facilitate high quality reporting in line with programme objectives, support programme teams in identifying and reporting challenges, mitigating risks and ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

The SOS Children's Villages UK offices are in Cambridge but this role can be largely home-based with travel to Cambridge, London and partners as required. Everyone is currently working from home as per government guidelines.

Please see the attached job description for further information about our Programme Manager role, how to apply and employee benefits (including a generous holiday entitlement, a contributory pension scheme and a Training & Development Policy) 

Applicants must be UK based (as must be able to travel as mentioned above), have the right to work in the UK and be able to produce the relevant valid documentation.

We will be unable to consider applications that do not have a cover letter.