Contract: Full Time, 2 year fixed term

Salary: £25,000 - £32,000 per annum 

Principal Location: Bukavu or Bujumbura (Burundi) with regular travel to Uvira city and the High Plateau area and Bukavu.

Are you an experienced project manager, fluent in both French and English looking to develop further?

Street Child is seeking an experienced Project manager to manage our growing Great Lakes programme portfolio. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have strong experience in project implementation, budget management, grant management and developing and delivering MEL approaches.  This role will give you the opportunity to;

• Lead the operational oversight of Street Child’s established South Kivu programme together with our strong national NGO partner
• Provide support to the Great Lakes Representative in the expansion of our nascent programming in Burundi and Rwanda as well as further expansion in the Kivus as required.

To be successful in this role will require flexibility and adaptability as well as excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working with our local partners in the region.  The project manager will be responsible for the project planning and excellent delivery of our complex £1.7m three year ‘Safer Schools’ programme in the conflict-affected High Plateau region of South Kivu.

You will be joining an agile and fast-growing global organisation, working for children’s futures in 17 fragile, conflict and crisis affected countries. Our partner organisations in the region have deep roots in the context and we are proud as an organisation to deliver as much of our work as possible through local partners whose development and growth we take as seriously as our own. Since 2008 we have helped over 318,000 children to go to school and learn and supported over 29,000 families to set up businesses so they can afford the cost of educating their children.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading operational oversight for the successful delivery of Plateau-based projects, including the delivery of the £1.7m UKAid funded Safer Schools programme.
• Lead MEL processes for the relevant projects, including design and translation of M+E tools, data analysis, evaluation processes and strengthening feedback mechanisms.
• Ensure donor compliance including report writing, budget and logframe revisions and donor communication.
• Prepare high quality institutional funding applications, donor proposals and concept notes in full partnership with the Great Lakes Representative.
• Monthly financial reporting and collaborative working on programme financial management
• Manage the relationship between the UK and Great Lakes office to ensure the impact of our programmes are clearly communicated externally.
• Provide partner capacity development with dedicated support on partner engagement, proposal development, project cycle management, grant management and reporting and institutional capacity building in line with the Street Child partnering agenda.
• Contribute to the development of Great Lakes strategy, supporting the Great Lakes Representative in the implementation of DRC non-Plateau, Burundi and Rwanda projects and in donor liaison, fundraising and networking.
• Externally represent the organisation at meetings with donors, networks, government and other stakeholders in all relevant fora.

We are looking for:

• A dynamic, positive person with a proven track record in project implementation including budget management, grant management and developing/delivering MEL approaches
• You will have excellent written and spoken communication in both English and French.
• Strong networking skills with an ability to skilfully navigate both national and international stakeholders.
• You will be passionate about local partnership and locally led development.
• Ideally, but not essentially, you will have a strong background in education, child protection and/or livelihood approaches with experience working in the Great Lakes region.

Please refer to the attachment to see the full role description, person specification and instructions on how to apply. Applications will be reviewed and interviews arranged on a rolling basis.

Pre-employment checks will be required as part of our recruitment process in line with our Safeguarding Policy. Street Child welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Job title: Compliance Manager

Region: Flexible – see below

Directorate: Fundraising

Contract: Permanent Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary:  £34,000 - £36,000 per annum

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

• A high performing, tenacious and dynamic individual with experience of fundraising compliance and regulation.
• A self-motivated and sharp minded team player with a strong track record of developing, implementing and delivering compliance plans.
• An excellent communicator with the ability to convey complex ideas succinctly to a range of audiences.
• A positive, versatile and driven individual, who is proactive and resilient with a strong personal presence.
• Politically astute, able to identify potential areas of conflict, negotiating acceptable and compliant solutions with tact and persuasion.
• Logical and analytical, a problem solver who is able to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

• Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution.
• An experienced line manager.
• Optimistic, someone who brings their best self to work every day and encourages others they work with to do the same.If so then we would like to hear from you ….

The Role

Responsible for ensuring that all fundraising activities within the Community Fundraising (CF) including Poppy Appeal (PA), Fundraising Relationship Management (FRM) and Mass Events (ME) teams are properly managed and compliant, whilst allowing us to maximise the creativity and ambition of our supporters and partners.

Accountable for the annual Poppy Appeal licencing process, including street collection applications, House to House collection requirements; adhering to the respective Local Authorities' post collection reporting requirements. 

Responsible for the outcome of the annual external audit of processes and accounts to fulfil the Local Authorities licencing obligations.

We are recruiting for a Compliance Manager with experience of fundraising compliance and regulation, including street and House to House collection licencing regulation.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual with strong planning and organisational skills, who is able prioritise their own workload effectively, working across a range of different projects and activities at any one time.

The ideal candidate will have experience and understanding of the compliance related challenges that arise when working with volunteers, along with a desire to work flexibly to deliver outcomes that are compliant and enable fundraising activity. 

We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, who is able to engage effectively with a range of audiences and is not afraid to have difficult conversations.  Someone who is able to solve problems and issues quickly, using initiative, creativity and logic to arrive at an appropriate solution.

The location of this role is flexible and home working is an option, however the successful candidate will be expected to spend a reasonable amount of time at our office in Aylesford, Kent and will also need to travel to our head office in Borough, London on a regular basis.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply Online’

Closing date for this role is: Tuesday 11th May 2021

The role

You will take the lead on ensuring successful delivery of our existing portfolio, and negotiate new services, working in partnership with the NHS, voluntary and statutory organisations in locations across Scotland and Northern Ireland.

You will be responsible for managing a team of permanent and contract staff and supporting our vital services’ volunteers, working closely with the other services’ teams to increase access, reach and influence across the UK.

About you

Thriving on challenge, you will have the determination to see through the service set-up process from initial discussions to operational delivery. With a willingness to travel, you will have proven people and project management skills, and the ability to work flexibly as part of a busy team and with other teams across different geographical sites. It goes without saying that you’ll need exceptional organisational and time management skills and be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.

We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.

We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.

Please note that currently Breast Cancer Now is following Government guidelines regarding working from home. Although the role is based in our Glasgow office, the expectation is that once restrictions are eased we will follow a blended approach between office and home working. Should you have any queries with regards to this please contact us in the first instance by clicking on the apply button and using the contact details provided for this role.

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date Monday 10 May 2021 at 09:00am

Interview date Tuesday 18 May and/ or Thursday 20 May 2021 (Virtual)

There is a possibility of a second stage interview and should this be the case, it will be held on week commencing Monday 24 May 2021 (Virtual).

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED MANAGER TO JOIN OUR TEAM AND LEAD ON DELIVERING ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO WOMEN ENGAGED WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM ACROSS WEST LONDON

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with disabilities, from BME backgrounds and the LBT community, and with personal experience of the criminal justice system.

What we do:
Advance is a well-respected, award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women experiencing domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. Through the Minerva service, our goal is to divert women from the Criminal Justice System at the earliest opportunity and prevent families breaking down as a result.

The role:
As an experienced manager with a proven track record of leadership in providing services to women in the criminal justice system or similar, the post holder will lead and manage the pan-London Minerva service across 8-12 boroughs in her region. She will be responsible for the operation of the service; ensuring outcomes and impact are delivered in line with the funder requirements and manage the relationship with partners and funders in delivery of this service at the required standard within her region. She will also ensure delivery of quality systems, ensuring high quality of service and safeguarding standards. She will be responsible for recruiting, developing and managing the Keyworkers.

What you will bring:
• Significant experience of working in the criminal justice system, for example within or in partnership with Probation services or similar offender services.
• An in-depth knowledge of issues facing women offenders and those at risk of offending; both in and out of the criminal justice system interwoven with a thorough understanding of violence against women and girls and its links to women in the criminal justice system.
• Strong experience of supervision of staff and volunteers, including managing performance and achieving targets with a focus on building a strong and dynamic team culture through periods of change.
• Thorough knowledge of safeguarding practice, procedures, and legislation
• Experience of working directly with women presenting complex needs related to offending (e.g. substance misuse, homelessness, poor mental health).

Our ideal candidate will have:
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to engage a broad range of stakeholders.
• The innate ability to network, influence, problem solve, overcome barriers, and apply solution focused approaches.
• Strong leadership and management experience, with the ability to coach and develop a team and drive a high-performance culture.
• A flexible, proactive approach and the ability to remain calm and objective in stressful situations.
• Good project and time management skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

What we offer:
• 30 days holiday plus public holidays, and a day off for International Women’s Day
• Pension scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Various forms of wellbeing support ranging from meditation to self-journaling
• Organisation wide away days
• The opportunity to work in a flexible, supportive environment with a team of committed, inspiring women and we will support you as you to continue to build your skills and experience and grow your career

Please find the full job description attached below. 

The closing date for applications is Sunday 16th May

Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory enhanced DBS check

An international humanitarian organisation, working with some of the most vulnerable groups globally, is seeking a International Finance Business Partner.

Primarily based in their UK global hub, this role will require international travel (when Covid restrictions allow) to regional country offices based worldwide. You will be responsible for providing effective financial support to colleagues in country and regional offices (both finance and non-finance). You will support in the development of finance capacity and capability within these regions, developing budgetary templates, training and systems assistance as required. 

The role will also be a key part of the organistion's crisis response, and may be required to deploy at relatively short notice if required. 

The succesful candidate will be a qualified accountant with a strong passion for humanitarian work and support worldwide. Experience of dealing with multi-country partners is a strong advantage. Secondary language skills are desirable though not essential. 

Please note that during the Covid-19 pandemic, international travel is not required in line with government regulations and rules though it is expected that the succesful candidate will be able to do so in the future. 

We are seeking an Education Manager to join our successful team. You will be joining our
national programme: The Young People's Gambling Harm Prevention Programme.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the recruitment of delegates for the YGAM assured workshops and for the delivery of these workshops, enabling us to achieve our key performance indicators within the region.

We are seeking somebody who has an outgoing and confident personality and who enjoys
engaging with both the formal and non-formal education sectors. Being highly organised,
having an absolute eye for detail and the drive and determination to make this opportunity a
success are also critical qualities.

The successful candidate must be a self-starter who enjoys working within a busy team. You
will have opportunities to find creative ways of working and you will be part of a dedicated
team. YGAM has seen a successful period of growth, making this an exciting time to join our
dedicated team. This post is full time with a starting salary of £24,000 per annum with good potential to rise.

To apply please email  a copy of your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, outlining how you meet the Person Specification for the role. The closing date for completed applications is noon on 7th May 2021.

Successful applicants who make the shortlist will be asked to attend an interview, which is
planned to take place on Wednesday 12th May 2021. Please make sure you can attend this
selection day before applying.
YGAM are proud to be recognised as a GoldInvestors in People organisation, guaranteeing you a purposeful job with plenty of training and career opportunities.
Good luck with your application and thank you so much for your interest in our work. If you
would like to arrange an informal conversation about this post please download the application pack for contact details.

About Us

Yorkshire Cancer Research is the largest independent cancer charity in England. With an ambitious goal of saving 2000 lives a year, it is an exciting time to be joining the charity. Every week in Yorkshire almost 600 people are told they have cancer, by working for Yorkshire Cancer Research you are helping to protect and save these lives.

Yorkshire is big, beautiful and diverse and, as an inclusive employer, our aim is that our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is central to us achieving our strategic goal of saving more lives in our region. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is entering an exciting period in its development. As part of this we are expanding our team at our Head Office and a number of new roles are being created. As such, we are now looking for a Health Initiatives and Services Manager to support our Research and Services team.

The Benefits

We offer all our employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Harrogate train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.

We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Health Initiatives and Services Manager, you will strive for excellence in everything you do, have integrity, champion expertise through improvement and innovation and be a great team player. To find out more about our values and how important they are to us, please visit our website.

The Role

As a Health Initiatives and Services Manager, you will be tasked with managing the development, delivery and evaluation of a growing portfolio of health initiatives and services that are funded by our organisation.

Supporting the Head of Services, you will work with service providers and commissioners across the NHS, public health and local communities to support the improvement, innovation and delivery of health initiatives and cancer services across Yorkshire. 

Specifically, you will:

• Support the ongoing development and implementation of our services strategy.
• Support the ongoing development of a pipeline of new ideas for our health initiatives and services to deliver and fund, from concept through to delivery.
• Review and evaluate a portfolio of health initiatives and services to ensure it is achieving expectations and value-for-money for our donors and beneficiaries.
• Work in collaboration with the key stakeholders and health organisations involved with the portfolio of health initiatives and services to ensure they are successfully developed, delivered and evaluated.
• Ensure learnings from the management, delivery and evaluation of our health Initiatives and services influence and improve our future services strategy and are communicated to key stakeholders across the region to aid future commissioning decisions and delivery practices.
• Work with the Head of Services to ensure that the health initiatives and services that we fund include public and patient insight and involvement, which will shape the development, delivery and evaluation of our programmes to make sure they are patient centred.
• Work in collaboration with the Communications and Marketing teams to provide cancer-related information, advice and support to our beneficiaries, and ensure maximum publicity and recognition is gained through health initiatives and services.
• Work in collaboration with the Finance team to ensure finances for health initiatives and services are effectively managed.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area, or a degree with substantial experience working in a similar role at a similar level.
• Demonstrable evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience of developing and maintaining strong relationships with a broad range of external and operational stakeholders including health service providers, commissioners and patients and service users.
• Experience of developing, implementing, managing and evaluating health initiatives and/or services in collaboration with health partners and service users.
• Experience of managing contracts, as well as monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Understanding and awareness of the health services delivery landscape and the necessity to deliver patient impact.
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders and service users.
• Ability to oversee and manage large service contracts with commissioners and service providers.
• Excellent financial planning and monitoring skills.
• Formal project management skills.
• Ability to produce reports and present complex information to a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work efficiently both autonomously and as part of a team.

Please view the full role profile before applying and visit our Careers Page to find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research. Please read our privacy notice.

The charity is a responsible and flexible employer.  We welcome any discussion for flexible working at interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact us.

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding management role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?

Then we may have the role for you!

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SERVICE MANAGERS TO WORK WITH OUR MINERVA TEAM ON THE ROLLOUT OF A NEW SERVICE OUTSIDE OF LONDON

Job Title: Service Manager – Minerva Services                                                                                             

Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 per annum (this salary is dependent on geographic region and experience)

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Permanent

Work Location: Based at one of the Advance Women’s Centres with regular travel across the South and/or East of England.

The successful candidate will have a full UK driving license and the ability to secure a vehicle for use (with mileage to be compensated)

There are 4 posts available covering the below regions:

• Region 1 – Hampshire
• Region 2 – Kent
• Region 3 - Thames Valley
• Region 4 – Essex and Hertfordshire

If you have a preference for a geographic region, please state this clearly in your application.

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with disabilities, from BME backgrounds and the LBT community, and with personal experience of the criminal justice system.

What we do:

Advance is a well-respected, award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women experiencing domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending.  Through the Minerva service, our goal is to divert women from the Criminal Justice System at the earliest opportunity and prevent families breaking down as a result.

The project:

We are in the process of expanding our service beyond our London footprint to Bedfordshire, Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire and Kent, along with Thames Valley, providing one-to-one advocacy and specialist work including workshops and group activities delivered by Advance in partnership with voluntary organisations.

What you will bring:

As an experienced manager with a proven track record of leadership in providing services to women in the criminal justice system or similar, the post holder will lead and manage the Minerva service across her geographic region, working collaboratively with fellow Advance managers, external agencies and key subcontracted partners across the South and /or East of England and London to provide a consistent and holistic service. This role requires the effective management of front-line keyworkers who will be delivering a 1:1 advocacy service, as well as a Women’s Interventions programme, through women’s centres and hubs, that fulfils the needs of the women accessing the service.

In short you will:

• Recruit, train and develop a team of competent and highly skilled keyworkers, driving a high performance, quality service culture across a geographically dispersed team.
• Provide high quality, trauma-informed supervision for staff in your team.
• Work collaboratively with fellow Service Managers across the South and/or East of England to ensure that the work supporting women in the criminal justice system (and DVA where appropriate) is a coherent and well organised service.
• Build networks and pathways, in order to provide institutional advocacy to criminal justice services, ensuring women’s voices in this process are heard and listened to.

What we offer:

• 30 days holiday plus public holidays
• Pension scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff away days

In addition to the great benefits listed above, you will have the opportunity to work in a flexible, supportive environment with a team of committed, inspiring women.

For the full job description and person specification please see attached.

Applications close on Sunday 9th May 2021.

Please note we will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and inviting shortlisted candidates to interview throughout the process. We reserve the right to close this post early should the recruitment be successful prior to the listed date.

To apply: Please click on the apply button to submit your CV along with a supporting statement addressing your suitability for and interest in the role, paying particular attention to criteria in the person specification and indicating where you first saw this role advertised.

Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK, verification of a UK driving license and an enhanced DBS check.

Brand and Content Manager

 (Ref SUS3172)

£31,683 per annum

37.5 hours per week – based in Bristol with flexibility for home working part of the week

About the Role

We now have an excellent opportunity for you to join the movement and help us make a real difference as our Brand and Content manager.

Your role will see you leading on the development and implementation of a Sustrans-wide content strategy.

Championing the Sustrans brand, you will use your expertise to help us raise brand awareness and understanding.

About You

We are looking for an individual with significant experience of working in a brand and content communications role.

You will have the ability to produce engaging copy for external and internal communications and an understanding of the current issues and opportunities in the not-for-profit sector.

So, if this sounds like you, apply today and help us create compelling stories that support our vision and commitment to creating healthier places and happier lives for everyone.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, particularly where we are under-represented. Currently, this includes disabled people, and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.

Interviews

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Friday 07 May 2021.  Interviews will take place via MS Teams on Wednesday 12 and Friday 14 May 2021

To apply, please complete our online application form. 

Job title: Public Policy Manager

Region: London. Birmingham or Manchester also considered.

Directorate: Director General. Public Affairs and Public Policy

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time – 35 hours per week

Salary: £32,500 to £36,000 plus £4,452 London Weighting per annum, if London based

About the Royal British Legion

The RBL is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

• A desire to provide a great customer service and support.
• Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others.
• Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution.
• Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop.
• An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others.

If so, then we would like to hear from you ….

The Role

Although best known for our Remembrance work and the iconic red poppy symbol, the RBL is also the largest welfare provider in the Armed Forces charity sector, providing practical care, advice and assistance to serving personnel, veterans and their families. We have a long and proud campaigning history, having sought to further the interests, rights and welfare of the Armed Forces community since 1921, and we work to safeguard the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant.

We are looking for an experienced individual to manage and coordinate public policy development in support of the RBL’s campaigns and lead on social and economic policy.  You will help position the RBL as the leading voice on policy matters affecting the Armed Forces community.

You will have the ability to negotiate, persuade and influence and ensure that we are working in partnership with government and other key stakeholders on social policy, including responding to government consultations.

You will have extensive experience of public policy and campaigns work, in a charity, public or private sector organisation, together with a knowledge and understanding of social and welfare issues which may affect the Armed Forces community.  You will also have experience of undertaking and using research and evidence to successfully influence for change .  Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders including government, academics, charity sector partners and our beneficiaries are a must.

The role is primarily office based, however due to COVID 19 the team are currently working from home.  This role would likely begin remotely and then follow government and organisational guidelines on returning to the office.

The role is based in London although other locations may be considered such as Birmingham or Manchester.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’.

Closing date for this role is Sunday 9th May 2021.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

We're looking for a New Business Manager to help our charity expand upon our consultancy and training offer. A newly funded post, the role holder will help us to embed an entrepreneurial approach into our charity, ensuring that we have a brilliant offer that meets the needs of our clients whilst also fulfill in our mission of ensuring that  decision makers listen to and act upon the views of young people.

In this role you will be mapping our audiences and creating a new and improved offer. Through developing this programme of work you will help to bring in much needed funds to the charity, supporting our continuing work to bring young people together to find their voice and use it for social and political change.

If you have experience of sales and marketing, developing a business proposition or a passion for helping charities to develop their entrepreneurial approach then we are want to hear from you.

We are working with a national support charity to recruit a Statutory Funding Manager, this is an exciting, newly created role in which you will be working across all regions of the country, supporting with funding applications, aligning processes and improving income and services.

The successful candidate will be proactive and forward thinking with the ability to use analysis to improve performance.

Main duties for the Statutory Funding Manager:
Writing tenders and grant applications
Producing reports for funders
Negotiating and influencing external audiences
Working closely with regional managers to improve income

You will have:
Previous experience securing contracts and grants
Knowledge of statutory funding including NHS and local authority
Proven experience of building and developing relationships
Excellent interpersonal skills
Project management skills

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Chloe on 02030 062787 or email [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

Groundwork is a charity working to transform lives in the UK’s most disadvantaged communities. We are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. We help people gain confidence and skills, get into training and work, protect and improve green spaces, lead more active lives and overcome significant challenges such as poverty, isolation, low skills and poor health.

Grant and Fundraising Manager
Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 depending on experience
Hours: 37 hours per week
Operational Area: West Midlands
Location: Tipton / Birmingham offices to be agreed – with regular travel

This is a great opportunity for a Grant and Fundraising Manager to work closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to grow the business activities of Groundwork West Midlands.

The Grant and Fundraising Manager’s core purpose is to work with the CEO, members of the SMT and the Board to identify and develop new business and funding opportunities, to enable GWWM to meet our charitable objectives. You will provide support to the CEO in the identification of opportunities, development and submission of proposal, and managing the bid/tender processes from scoping through to implementation.

Responsibilities and Tasks include:

• Gain a full understanding of all areas of the business to enable post-holder to identify and develop new opportunities.
• To undertake a market analysis to identify opportunities for growth, and to lead on the development of appropriate business products and services as agreed with the CEO.
• Identify opportunities for service development through new funding streams, partnership, and commissioning opportunities.
• Lead on the management and preparation of all:
  • Funding bids
  • Tenders
  • Business proposals
• Coordinate the implementation of agreed new projects with the responsible member of SMT, and help to develop monitoring plans, and co-ordinating reporting arrangements.
• Develop positive relationships with a range of stakeholders providing funding to charities, including 3rd Sector, Public Sector, and the Business Sector, to raise awareness and promote the business within the Region.
• Build relationships and partnerships and pursue funding avenues to realise new service activity in line with the company’s charitable objectives.
• Implement and facilitate the companies Funding Committee and developing the organisation’s funding strategy in partnership with the CEO and participating trustees.

What we need from you:

• Possess a proven track record (2 to 3 years or more) of leading successful applications to grant makers and charitable trusts.
• Have experience in corporate fundraising and donor stewardship.
• Have experience operating bid/proposal information systems, including commissioner portals and ability to utilise internal systems and data.
• Have experience of a broad variety of business/fundraising opportunities relevant to the charitable sector.
• Have proven experience of developing and maintaining excellent relationships with key stakeholders to deliver tangible results.
• A current UK Driving Licence, with access to your own vehicle.

Salary/package: £30,000 - £34,000 depending on experience. Working Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week. Core hours are from 10am – 4pm, with some flexibility of starting earlier/finishing later. 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays. We offer flexible working conditions and plenty of on-the-job training and support.

All necessary PPE will be provided by the company. Laptop, mobile phone, and mileage allowance.

Closing date: 5pm on Monday 10th May 2021
Please apply now to avoid disappointment!

Interested?

If you would like to find out more information about this position, please download the attached Job Brief.
Click the apply button and attach your CV and covering letter clearly stating how your experience/qualifications meet the requirements of this role, it will be sent automatically to us.

No agencies please.

Our aim is to give everyone regardless of ability the chance to cycle, giving guidance and training to their support networks so that they too can be involved in delivery, and enjoy the benefits of cycling.

As the post holder, you will be responsible for the development of an effective inclusive cycling offer, working in close partnership with a broad range of partners and support networks, that becomes an asset for the communities of the Liverpool City Region.

You will be responsible for overseeing the current delivery of the inclusive cycling sessions, managing a growing network of partners and recruiting and retaining volunteers to support the project across the Liverpool City Region. You will be a highly motivated individual with experience of working across a broad section of partners. You will ideally have experience of managing community projects, working with disabled and inactive people. We require someone who is able to make a difference to people’s lives through inclusive cycling activities.