Programme Coordinator 

We are currently recruiting a full time Programme Coordinator to work within our Partnership and Programmes team. 

About Challenge Partners

Who we are: Challenge Partners is a practitioner-led education charity that enables collaboration between schools to enhance the life chances of all children, especially the most disadvantaged.

How we do it: The Challenge Partners central team works closely with school leaders and other education professionals to facilitate a variety of programmes and services for schools in our partnership. We ensure the knowledge and skills of the best in our network are available to everyone, reducing the variability in education provision whilst improving the performance of all schools, leaders, and pupils in the partnership.

Our team: There are currently just over 20 people in our growing team. We are dedicated to working hard for our schools whilst enjoying what we do and who we work with. You will be working in a friendly and dynamic group with backgrounds in education, the wider social enterprise and charity sector, and the corporate world. The majority of roles are school-facing, and team members work closely with leaders in our schools to generate and refine ideas and create maximum value for the network.

Job Purpose:

To support the delivery of the QA Review. This position requires a self motivated, organised, detail-focused and personable individual to work as part of our team.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of the programme, including scheduling programme dates, training sessions, and other supporting activities.
• Respond to email and phone queries relating to the QA Review in a timely and professional manner
• Manage associated programme communication as appropriate
• Coordinate and schedule meetings with external stakeholders
• Maintain agreed relationships with programme stakeholders. As directed, maintain relationships with customers, service providers and other stakeholders as identified and resolve all queries and operational issues, escalating as appropriate
• Utilise and update our internal CRM system (Salesforce)
• Other tasks commensurate with the role as appropriate

Person Specification:

Specific skills and attitudes we are looking for in an applicant are as follows:

• Excellent relationship management skills and a friendly, personable demeanor
• Positivity and optimism
• The ability to work well under pressure
• Outstanding attention to detail, and pride in your work
• High computer literacy required. Experience of using Google Docs, Sheets and Slides is highly desirable. Experience of using Salesforce desirable
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deal with people diplomatically and appropriately, building rapport with those at varying levels of seniority
• Ability to prioritise effectively to meet competing demands, through excellent organisation and time management
• A willingness to learn and give and receive feedback
• A passion for education, and a desire to make a difference

Personal Characteristics:

Our team is very important to us, and we are looking for someone who shares our key values:

• Excellence- we are always looking for ways to improve because we are determined to achieve the best for every child, teacher and leader.
• Equity- we treat each other fairly, with trust, care and respect. We seek the best for every child, and know that those who have the least, need our combined expertise the most.
• Courageous leadership- we speak up and take responsibility for all children, making sure that we do not harm others in doing our best for our own schools
• Challenge- We expect the best of ourselves and each other, and value challenge which helps us improve
• Collaboration- We listen to, share with and learn from each other, developing our practice together so that every child benefits from our combined wisdom and creativity
• Innovation- We use and generate research, we innovate with discipline and evaluate intelligently in pursuit of better outcomes for all children, especially the most disadvantaged.

Benefits of working for Challenge Partners

• 25 days of paid holiday per year, plus 8 additional days of bank holiday
• An employer contributed pension - we match up to 5% of your own contribution
• Private healthcare
• Flexible working hours
• A school based office in South Bermondsey. There is currently no requirement for staff to work in the office, but you may choose to do so.
• A supportive and friendly team
• A chance to make a real difference to educational outcomes
• The opportunity to progress and develop skills in a dynamic and fast-growing team
• The opportunity to interact with the children at our school (including weekly reading)

How to apply and our recruitment process

Challenge Partners is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

If you would like to be a part of our team, then please send your application as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis.

• A CV of no more than two pages
• A cover letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role and the person specification.

Please note that we will disregard your application if we do not receive a CV and role-specific cover letter.

Appointment will be dependent on receipt of satisfactory references and completing a DBS check.

Recruitment process: Interviews to take place via video link. Candidates will also be required to complete additional tasks via email.

Start date: We are ideally looking for someone who is able to start immediately, although we are prepared to be flexible to ensure that we recruit the most suitable candidate.

Right to Succeed is a fast-growing national charity, working to deliver place-based and educational change in the most disadvantaged communities. Together, alongside their local and national partners, Right to Succeed delivers coordinated, impactful programmes aimed at improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people, their families and wider communities. We are now recruiting an inspiring new Programme Manager to manage day to day implementation of the discovery phase of a whole system improvement programme in two of Liverpool City Region’s most left behind communities.

As a Programme Manager in the Liverpool City Region, you will work with the Programme Director on the initial discovery phase of the programme, working alongside multiple agencies, research professionals and stakeholder groups to create and maintain the conditions required for an effective, collective place-based change approach.

Together with the team, you will support and build the capacity of residents in selected communities, in order to develop a long-term, place-based vision designed to improve children’s capability, wellbeing and access to opportunities.

To apply for this imporant role, you must have significant experience of developing and delivering impactful programmes and interventions, ideally working collectively with colleagues in the community and public sector spaces. You must be an excellent communicator, skilled at building and maintaining relationships with a range of stakeholders, including those at a senior level. With strong facilitation skills and proven effective line management experience, you will support the Programme Director to monitor and evaluate complex programmes and report key outcomes to funders. Overall, you will be passionate about ensuring high quality programmes to improve outcomes for vulnerable children, young people, families and communities.  

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please initially submit a word-formatted version of your CV and a 2-page maximum supporting statement outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience meet the requirements on the Person Specification in the Recruitment Pack.

Please note this is initially a 12 month fixed term contract, subject to funding.

Depending on Covid-19 restrictions, this role may initially need to be home-based but will be based with the team in the Merseyside area, location to be confirmed.

Working across Thurrock Building relationships and connections with and between local people and local social associations (including community groups, faith networks, art groups, environmental groups etc.), Thurrock Council, supermarkets, shops and restaurants providing food or those who contribute food.

The role is a varied one and the post-holder will work with communities to identify local projects that support the distribution or provision of food to individuals and communities with the aim of avoiding excess food in one area, co-ordination across projects and avoiding waste.

A highly visible presence within communities will be required, including possible evening and weekend work which will fit into the flexible roles.

The Dalgarno Youth Programme is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic coordinator to support the administration of our youth programme.

For this part-time job (10 hours a week) we need someone with good planning and administration skills to support the delivery of our work with children and young people in the Dalgarno estates and the wider community.

We have an active and engaged community of children and young people registered with us and we are keen to find someone who will help support all the projects we are involved with.

The key task is to help organise and support the delivery of a programme of high quality, innovative activities in both term time and school holidays for children and young people. 

Are you interested? The job is for 10 hours a week and pays £13 per hour. Please use the application form to apply.  Closing date Monday 11 January 2021.

The Academic Programmes Coordinator will work as part of the Programme Management Team to ensure a first class participant experience of, and interaction with, the administrative elements of the Frontline programme.

The Coordinator will be required to be flexible and adaptable to respond to diverse requirements throughout the academic year and maintain a high standard of customer service throughout, particularly at peak periods, in order to help facilitate the exceptional Participant experience. They will be required to develop effective working relationships with a variety of teams and departments across the organisation and partner providers.

We are looking for someone who is active and committed to the values of Frontline, has a ‘can do’ attitude; is highly numerate and organised, with excellent attention to detail.  Experience of working within a higher education environment is desirable.

We will close earlier if we receive enough suitable applications, therefore early applications are encouraged.

Vacancy Reference Number:

ISUPC/ISU/UK-R2

Position title:

International Support Unit (ISU) Programme Coordinator

Reports to:

Director of International Support Unit

Location:

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

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

£27,000 – £32,000 (depending on experience)

Terms of Employment:

12-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period, Extendable)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 11th January 2021

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: As and When Suitable Candidates Identified

Start: ASAP thereafter

NB: -

• Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Skype ID in your application.
• Muslim Hands reserves the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found ahead of the ‘closing date’ [11th January 2021].

Background

Muslim Hands is a UK-based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. International Support Unit (ISU) support the development of Muslim Hands partner offices in the areas of fundraising and communication, program management, administration and finance and at the outset the unit will focus on the following countries non-exhaustive list Canada France South Africa and the United Kingdom. 

Job Specifics

1. Strategy, Planning and Financial Management:

• Deliver the ‘Muslim Hand’s Programme Strategy 2020-2022’ by supporting international offices to ensure the delivery of programmes is in line with the organisation’s strategic aims.
• Plan and review the progress of programme strategy and financial management at regular intervals (monthly, quarterly and annually).
• Ensure all international offices are working in-line with the programme strategy to achieve the organisations agreed long-term goals.
• Support international offices to develop and implement the programme annual budget to ensure it is in line with the organisation’s financial procedures to deliver projects.
• To support international offices financial transactions to and by MH partners in accordance with MOU and programme funding agreement.
• With international offices help develop an effective models and tools to enable planning and writing of programme proposals which comply with the Muslim Hand’s programme guidelines and standards.

2. Support to Senior Management:

• Support international country office senior management in producing programme strategic plans, budgets and new policies for the future of Muslim Hands.
• Support International Offices in presenting programmatic feedback and financial reports to CEO, Senior Management and Board of Trustees on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Advise international country office senior management on the future projects and the viability of obtaining funds to support project initiatives.
• Work with international country office senior management and ensure Muslim Hands programme policies and practices are in line in with the programme standards and local regulations. 

3. Programme Management:

• Provide direction to the international country offices programmes team with guidance and support to ensure the effectiveness and positive impact of the programmes implemented, including resources, feedback and additional training when required. 
• Collaborate with overseas partners to ensure their strategies are in-line with international country offices programme strategy, and share decision making for maximum benefit to programmes.
• Assist international offices in developing a reporting mechanism to be utilised by the programmes team which includes monitoring, programme delivery and financial reporting.
• Provide support to ensure that country offices effectively use the Muslim Hands software suite (Programme System 3, Qalam, Alpha or any application approved by senior management) for managing budgets, monitoring and coordination of programmes across the organisation.
• Assist international country offices to ensure overseas partners are working in line with partnership’ policies which meet the organisational strategic aims.
• Review and assist the development of partner organizations by providing training, resources and feedback.
• Assist in Developing and implementing a clear communication structure between programme and fundraising departments to provide timely feedback to Muslim Hands’ supporters.
• Provide timely feedback to fundraising department, supporters and stakeholders particularly during emergencies response, Ramadan, Qurbani or any specific campaigns.
• To be versed and familiar with existing changes within the required standards and regulations for INGOs / humanitarian relief, development agencies and local laws (CHS).

4. Humanitarian Response:

• Assist international offices in Developing and implementing a strategy to deliver rapid emergency responses during any disasters and human crisis.
• Support Emergency team in identifying relevant stakeholders for the Emergency Program (UN, NGOs, donor agencies, private sector)
• During emergencies, actively encourage the partners to increased collaboration with agencies, UN Institutions, Donors, Trusts, Foundations, Campaigners and Standardization Organisations.

5. Programme Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL):

• Assist in developing a regular process of monitoring and data collection of all Muslim Hand programmes.
• Ensure effective regular monitoring of international programs to evaluate the impact and direction of the programmes.
• Ensure after adequate assessment made by MEAL recommendations are implemented to improve delivery of programs. 
• Share recommendations based upon MEAL with all Muslim Hands donors and stakeholders.

6. Staff Management:

• Ensure International office’s Programme staff are trained and follow all policies and procedures.
• Undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by line manager and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policy.
• Ensure effective management of team’s time keeping and attendance though tools provided ie Clock-rite and E-days as an example.

7. General Responsibilities

• 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 approximately 5-Live-TV-Appeals 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

NB: This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope.  The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation

Person specification: - 

Essential Requirements:

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

Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands;

OR

Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• Frequent International travel to Partner Offices in Canada, France and South Africa

Please register your interest and apply by sending in your current CV and a suitable covering letter.

Deadline for applications is 11th January 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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

JOB TITLE: Programme Coordinator - Human Rights Education

GRADE: 3 - Fixed Term Contract 2 years

DIRECTORATE: Global Operations

PROGRAMME: Dakar Regional Office

JOB PURPOSE

Ensure overall coordination of this Human Rights Education programme aiming to prevent and reduce rates of female genital mutilation (FGM) and early and forced marriage (EFM) for girls in Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso and Senegal, through education, awareness raising and advocacy with a view to bringing about attitudinal and behavioural change as well as legislative reform ; Support Amnesty Sections in Burkina Faso, Senegal and Sierra Leone to ensure the implementation of activities in line with the programme budget and timeline; facilitate communication and collaboration between all stakeholders and facilitate content gathering.

ABOUT YOU

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting

• Ensure the timely submission of reports; consolidate and submit quarterly and annual narrative and financial reports.

Monitoring and evaluation (M&E)

• Contribute to design and implement a comprehensive M&E framework in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor overall programme delivery and progress (activities, objectives, expenditure and risk) through regular communication, reporting, virtual programme review meetings and annual visits

Capacity building and learning

• Facilitate and coordinate learning and capacity strengthening.
• Ensure the documentation and capitalisation of resources and data generated by the programme.

Relationships, networking and other

• Identify and develop relationships with relevant regional or international organisations and networks which could provide resources, technical support and/or strengthen communication/advocacy.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in the successful coordination of multi-year and multi-country programmes with high-value budgets, preferably focused on gender-based violence, FGM and/or child marriage.
• Significant experience of working for an international NGO, supporting local partners and managing donor-funded programmes.
• Knowledge of women's and girls' rights, gender-based violence, FGM and/or child marriage.
• General knowledge of the West Africa region, and specifically the countries covered.
• Knowledge of programme cycle management concepts and tools.
• Proven capacity in developing and implementing monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) frameworks and tools.
• Strong financial management skills; proven capacity in budgeting monitoring and financial reporting.
• Proven experience in the timely preparation and submission of clear and concise reports.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English and French
• High level of attention to detail and excellent organisational skills; ability to work autonomously.
• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and child protection standards and protocols.
• Willingness and ability to travel to the three countries of intervention; knowledge of their contexts desirable.
• Master's degree or similar relevant expertise in a related subject (e.g. human rights, social sciences, gender studies, development studies…)

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world and have:

• more than 2 million members and supporters who drive forward our fight for rights
• more than 5 million activists who strengthen our calls for justice

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click 'Apply for this Role' below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

Appointment Type: 12 months fixed term. Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday with flexibility for some weekend or late finish working. Location: The Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist, Salford, M3 5LL Salary: £26,000-£32,000 per annum

About: The Diocese of Salford is seeking to recruit a suitability qualified individual to coordinate the Salford Cathedral Volunteer Programme alongside the establishment and development of the Volition Programme. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and motivated team player to grow and develop the Volunteer Programme at Salford Cathedral, working in close partnership with representatives from Volition Community at Manchester Cathedral.

What we are looking for: The successful candidate will have significant experience of working in the field of volunteering and knowledge and expertise relating to employability. They will be committed to the role and passionate about the contribution of volunteers. The post-holder will possess excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to foster collaboration and develop effective working relationships with a range of people.

What you will need: Strong Leadership skills with a working knowledge of current legislation relating to volunteering and long-term unemployment. The ability to be empathetic and respectful and possess a good understanding and awareness of health & safety and safeguarding requirements. Sound problem-solving skills with an ability to be proactive and work on your own initiative within a framework set by the Diocese. A willingness to work within the ethos of the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of England.

The Diocese of Salford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk of harm. The post holder will be expected to contribute to a positive culture of safeguarding within the organisation. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Friday 5th February 2021

To download an application pack please visit our website.

Salford Roman Catholic Diocesan Trustees Registered Charity

Registered Charity No. 250037

Play your part in improving leadership in the health sector  

This is an exciting time to join our Leadership and Organisational Development team. Our work enjoys an outstanding reputation in the NHS and beyond and you’ll play an important role in supporting this, working across a range of clients and projects.

As Programme Co-ordinator, you will organise varied events and activities, both on and off-site. (Currently online from home due to COVID). This will include:

• producing high quality programme materials (eg information packs, slides, briefings, and marketing materials) 

• booking venues, catering, hotel accommodation and travel 

• being the main point of contact for programme participants and the consultants we work with (eg dealing with enquiries and sharing relevant materials with participants). 

Due to COVID-19, we have moved our business model to online working and you will be expected to provide online technical support and be proficient in Microsoft Teams, Zoom and other online platforms to support the delivery of client work. During 2021, we’ll need you to be able to balance your work between supporting both the online and face-to-face delivery of our work as and when we are able to move back into an office-based environment.

To join us, you need to be exceptionally organised and methodical as well as an excellent team player with a collaborative approach. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must, alongside first-rate numeracy skills to be able to monitor programme budgets. We’re looking for someone who is confident with using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and other online packages and databases too. With experience of working in busy environments, you’ll combine these talents with a keen eye for detail, a flexible approach and great client relationship skills. 

Here at the Fund, we actively encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds, people from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBT+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, you may initially need to work remotely. Once our premises in London fully reopen, you will be expected to spend some of your time working in the office. 

First and foremost, we want to be clear that we warmly welcome all candidates, from all backgrounds, to apply for these positions.

Charity People is over the moon to be collaborating once again with Local Trust. This coming year, the communities Local Trust serve need them more than ever - and their plan is to meet that need head on.

Big Local is one of the most radical and exciting grant programmes ever launched by a major lottery funder. Between 2010 and 2012, the National Lottery Community Fund identified 150 areas that had historically missed out on lottery and other funding. Each of those areas was allocated £1m of Big Local funding. This could be spent in any way they chose, provided residents organised themselves locally to plan and manage that funding, involving the wider community in the decision-making process.

The Programmes team is at the heart of what Local Trust does. As Senior Programme Coordinator with a focus on programme development, you'll play an important role in shaping Local Trust's approach over the remainder of the programme.

You'll have access to great research, insight from local people and be part of a high performing team. You'll have a wide-ranging portfolio including: policy development, asset acquisition and partnerships setting up legal entities; support packages to address particular issues such as Big Locals struggling to spend their funding, stalling and responding to the COVID19 pandemic; and new areas requiring development such as how we support communities to plan their legacy.

We're looking for someone with a good understanding of operational grant-making in a community context, but with a strong ability to think and act strategically, creatively and collaboratively across Local Trust and external partners.

It's incredibly important that you are able to develop and deliver multiple projects concurrently across different areas of focus. You'll be a fantastic facilitator and a strong communicator, capable of presenting complex ideas in a clear and accessible way to a variety of audiences.

You are values-driven and a self-starter with the ability to work on your own initiative with a high level of autonomy. You're also inquisitive and creative and you care deeply about your work.

Flexible, life and family-friendly organisation. We're open to candidates being based regionally across England or in London. You'll be working from home for now, but longer-term there will be a need to travel nationally and regular travel to the London office.

Excellent benefits including 10% employer contribution pension.

If you have read this and feel strongly that this your next job, please get in touch with a copy of your CV in the first instance. Amelia Lee and Ellen Drummond your Charity People consultants for this role.

Deadline: 9am on Monday 18th January
Interview: Friday 29th January

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

First and foremost, we want to be clear that we warmly welcome all candidates, from all backgrounds, to apply for these positions.

Charity People is over the moon to be collaborating once again with Local Trust. This coming year, the communities Local Trust serve need them more than ever - and their plan is to meet that need head on.

Big Local is one of the most radical and exciting grant programmes ever launched by a major lottery funder. Between 2010 and 2012, the National Lottery Community Fund identified 150 areas that had historically missed out on lottery and other funding. Each of those areas was allocated £1m of Big Local funding. This could be spent in any way they chose, provided residents organised themselves locally to plan and manage that funding, involving the wider community in the decision-making process.

The Programmes team is at the heart of what Local Trust does. As Senior Programme Coordinator working in the Area Support team you'll set up, deliver and monitor contracts; managing complex stakeholder relationships and providing advice and guidance to those accessing support.

Leading on the development and delivery of a high-quality, tailored programme of support for groups and stakeholders, you'll develop, implement and manage the practical aspects of delivery at every level.

We're looking for someone with experience of working on large, complex community funding programmes (e.g. contracts or grants); working with a tried-and-tested community development approach.

It's incredibly important that you have experience of working in partnership with multi-agencies, confidently building and maintaining complex professional relationships. You have excellent written communication skills too; able to produce and monitor reports, work plans and documentation for a variety of audiences, including funders.

You are values-driven and a self-starter with the ability to work on your own initiative with a high level of autonomy. You're also flexible and entrepreneurial and you care deeply about your work.

Based regionally with flexible base across England. You'll be working from home for now, but longer-term you will need to travel nationally with regular travel to the London office. Flexible, life and family-friendly organisation.

Excellent benefits including 10% employer contribution pension.

If you have read this and feel strongly that this your next job, please get in touch with a copy of your CV in the first instance. Amelia Lee and Ellen Drummond your Charity People consultants for this role.

Deadline: 9am on Monday 18th January
Interview: Thursday 28th January

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

First and foremost, we want to be clear that we warmly welcome all candidates, from all backgrounds, to apply for these positions.

Charity People is over the moon to be collaborating once again with Local Trust. This coming year, the communities Local Trust serve need them more than ever - and their plan is to meet that need head on.

Big Local is one of the most radical and exciting grant programmes ever launched by a major lottery funder. Between 2010 and 2012, the National Lottery Community Fund identified 150 areas that had historically missed out on lottery and other funding. Each of those areas was allocated £1m of Big Local funding. This could be spent in any way they chose, provided residents organised themselves locally to plan and manage that funding, involving the wider community in the decision-making process.

The Programmes team is at the heart of what Local Trust does. As Senior Programme Coordinator working in the Area Support team you'll set up, deliver and monitor contracts; managing complex stakeholder relationships and providing advice and guidance to those accessing support.

Leading on the development and delivery of a high-quality, tailored programme of support for groups and stakeholders, you'll develop, implement and manage the practical aspects of delivery at every level.

We're looking for someone with experience of working on large, complex community funding programmes (e.g. contracts or grants); working with a tried-and-tested community development approach.

It's incredibly important that you have experience of working in partnership with multi-agencies, confidently building and maintaining complex professional relationships. You have excellent written communication skills too; able to produce and monitor reports, work plans and documentation for a variety of audiences, including funders.

You are values-driven and a self-starter with the ability to work on your own initiative with a high level of autonomy. You're also flexible and entrepreneurial and you care deeply about your work.

Based regionally with flexible base across England. You'll be working from home for now, but longer-term you will need to travel nationally with regular travel to the London office. Flexible, life and family-friendly organisation.

Excellent benefits including 10% employer contribution pension.

If you have read this and feel strongly that this your next job, please get in touch with a copy of your CV in the first instance. Amelia Lee and Ellen Drummond your Charity People consultants for this role.

Deadline: 9am on Monday 18th January
Interview: Thursday 28th January

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

A new, exciting senior role working with schools in W. London as project manager for our multi-family therapy groups. You will have worked with children in previous roles in mental health services, social services or the education sector or may even be a therapist. Reporting to our CEO you will work closely as part of our Senior Team, you will have significant experience managing projects from set-up through to completion. 

The School & Family Works (“SFW”) is a dynamic and expanding organisation which provides multi-family group therapy in primary schools in areas of high deprivation.  Our vision is to increase the wellbeing of family members and to help their children succeed in school.  Our key service (which is known as Family Group) takes a holistic approach involving children, parents, school staff and our therapists.   Together, we identify and break through cycles which may have been repeated from generation to generation.  Come and join us!

What are we looking for?  Someone:

• with strong project management skills and the ability to motivate, guide and develop project staff
• who has significant experience supporting disadvantaged children and working with other agencies to achieve positive outcomes with families
• who has previously worked closely with therapists.  A professional therapy qualification is desirable but not essential
• with presence who will have credibility with senior school staff, parents and a range of funders
• who has connections and can make connections easily
• who is a self starter who can gets things done
• who is positive, enthusiastic and a good team player

Why should you join SFW?  Because:

• we transform lives.  There is tremendous job satisfaction through enabling children and parents to help themselves to increase their wellbeing, improve relationships and fulfil their potential
• this job is flexible.  We need someone to work up to five days a week during the school terms but we can be more flexible in the holidays.  The exact time commitment can be agreed between us
• the financial rewards are competitive.  We offer a salary in the range £40,000- 50,000 per annum for a full time worker and the company will match your pension contributions (currently up to 5% of salary)
• being a key member of a small team is fun

SFW is fully committed to safeguarding.  Please note that all our roles require an enhanced DBS check.

SFW is committed to delivering an excellent service to families, schools, communities and staff that respects the diversity of their lives including race, gender, ethnicity, ability, sexuality and faith.  The post holder will need to demonstrate this in all aspects of their work.

Applicants should apply with a  CV and covering letter demonstrating their suitability for the role. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. 

Job Purpose: 

Self Help Africa is looking to recruit a Programme Funding Coordinator on a fixed term contract to develop and maintain long-term engagement strategies with key institutional donors (government, trusts, foundations, corporates and commercial) in order to maximise SHA income and influence across its programmes in West, Southern and East Africa.  The Programme Funding Coordinator will work closely with our Country Teams to develop high-quality bids to donors including FCDO, EU, USAID and UN agencies.

This role is being recruited on a nine-month fixed-term contract with the potential for this contract duration to be extended if circumstances allow.

Key Responsibilities:

Proposal Development

· Identify, research and advise on new funding opportunities.

· Lead proposal development for assigned donors/prospects and for assigned SHA countries and coordinate cross-organisational teams to respond to funding opportunities.

· Contribute to meeting ambitious departmental financial and non-financial targets.

· Work closely with Programmes Department colleagues to support and/or lead contract negotiation with institutional donors.

Donor Strategy Alignment and Relationship Management

· Actively manage relationships with assigned funders and country teams.

· Maintain up-to-date information on donor priorities, strategies, regulations and activities pertaining to Self Help Africa’s strategic plan.

· Coordinate donor strategies to maximise relationships and funding from donors through: meeting donors and cultivating contacts; liaising with colleagues across the organisation to coordinate donor meetings and briefings; and writing capacity statements/quality statements for specific donors.

Programme Funding Team and Miscellaneous

· Work with colleagues within the Programme Funding team, and across SHA, to improve the standard of proposal and report writing and donor relationships, and ensure funding opportunities and contracts are managed according to donor requirements.

· Contribute to Programme Funding team reporting through ensuring donor information is up-to-date in Self Help Africa’s management information system.

· Represent SHA in donor funding-related groups and networks.

· Keep up-to-date on the agricultural development sector.

Key Relationships:

Internal

· Head of Programme Funding (Line Manager)

· Programme Funding Manager and Programme Funding Coordinators x2 (Colleagues)

· HQ Programmes Department staff (Colleagues)

· Country Directors and Heads of Programmes (Liaison)

· HQ and Country Office Finance & Admin staff (Liaison)

External

· Donor staff

· Partners (NGOs, private sector, academic institutions)

Knowledge, Experience & other Requirements

Essential

· Minimum of three years’ experience in a programme funding role.

· Evidence of success in securing funding from institutional donors, ideally including experience of FCDO, EU, USAID and/or UN agencies.

· Ability to form good working relationships and to coordinate with colleagues across the organisation and with partners in multiple locations.

· Experience of building and maintaining excellent relationships with institutional donors.

· Experience of managing and prioritising own workload, meeting tight deadlines and working under pressure.

· Excellent written skills including proposals and reports, and the ability to creatively turn complex project and/or organisational information into a compelling business cases.

· Strong and creative oral presentation skills and experience.

· Strong numeracy and analytical ability, with ability to understand complex budgets and expenditure reports.

· Ability and willingness to travel when required.

Desirable

· Ability to speak/understand French and to write funding proposals in French.

· Experience and/or knowledge of agricultural development.

-      Experience of humanitarian sector.