WHO WE ARE

Small Green Shoots was founded in 2009. We are dedicated to increasing career opportunities for NEETs (not in education, employment or training) within the music and creative industries. We are the only UK arts organisation with both a black female Chair and black female CEO. We have 85% BME staff and 100% from low-income backgrounds (or parents with less than £24k per annum household earnings).

Founder Natalie Wade acknowledges that some of the shoots will have absolutely no previous awareness of what a ‘professional’ job means, so her approach to training begins with social skills - how to introduce yourself, how to hold yourself in meetings, building confidence, how to write minutes.  On the artist side, throughout the past 10 years Natalie and SGS have been vital in helping kickstart the careers of artists such as Jorja Smith, Mahalia and Emelie Sande - providing funding for recording sessions, video shoots and much more.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for an engaging, nurturing, resourceful, community minded team player, with excellent relationship building and leadership skills, who shares our vision and values and wants to bring their own ideas and energy to the table.  The ideal candidate will be an inspiring people manager, have built credibility in a creative industry (preferably music), have solid business acumen, and previous experience working in either non-profit arts or a youth organisation.  A natural communicator, you’ll be as comfortable chatting with our Shoots as you are updating the Board, getting the best out of everyone and making meaningful progress every step of the way.

The Managing Director will lead a staff team of 9, plus 10 part-time trainees and a rolling programme of work-placements. They will have the support of the outgoing CEO who founded the organisation 10 years ago and report to the trustees of this innovative youth-led charity. 

We need an MD who can demonstrate their executive leadership skills, a dynamic person with a passion for the arts and the impact of art on the lives of young people.  Someone who will guide the development of a vision and strategy for the organisation’s long-term growth and will provide strong leadership for the Board, staff and our young beneficiaries.

The MD will support the organisation in reaching its potential in terms of profile and in realising its goals for artistic excellence, youth training / education / employability within the creative industries, financial stability, fundraising and audience engagement. They will be responsible for galvanising the Board, staff and stakeholders in contributing to and supporting Small Green Shoots mission. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Executive Leadership the organisation, working with the Board to update, maintain, and execute Small Green Shoots’ Strategic Plan. 
• Lead the planning and management of all Development and Fundraising programmes to meet financial development goals. This includes overseeing communication with donors and patrons when it relates to fundraising or institutional advancement, ensuring best practices are being used in stewarding and overseeing our database and ensure that best practices are being used in recording and analysing data.
• Oversee and manage finance operations and our financial reporting. This includes provision of financial reports to the Treasurer of the Board of Directors and to the wider Board and ensuring financial systems and internal controls are adequate to for Small Green Shoots and guard against fraud and waste.
• Serve as the lead ambassador of Small Green Shoots in the community, cultivating of donors, funding bodies and creative industries
• Provide additional support for and attend meetings, fundraisers, events, celebrations etc.
• People Management; Manage, coach, and supervise Small Green Shoots employees and ensure that our employment policies and reporting are consistent with the Law and our commitments to representation and diversity and are regularly updated/reviewed.
• Oversee recruitment, training, coaching and retention of Small Green Shoots staff, this includes fostering an office culture of teamwork, generous collaboration, clear communication, effective delegation, and mutual support.
• Overseeing contracts of staff, freelancers and consultants.
• Board Relations: Work with the Chair of Trustees to identify need for committees and prioritize work of the Board, provide short quarterly written reports to the Board. Support the development of the Board through active cultivation and recruitment. Serve as liaison between Board Committees.
• Communications and Technology Management: Ensure that Small Green Shoots has the information, communications, and technology systems that it needs to be effective. Ensuring that our external communications are consistent and representative of the organisation.

THE PERSON

The ideal candidate will:

• Possess demonstrated business acumen along with strong management and leadership skills.
• Have the vision and enthusiasm to design and execute Small Green Shoots’ development as a charity in the short, intermediate and long-term and help us achieve sustainable growth into the future.
• Be a passionate communicator with the ability to establish long-lasting, productive, relationships with the Board, staff and community of stakeholders and funders.
• Have proven ability to generate earned income and philanthropic support and a passion for organizational development.
• Be able to deliver compassionate, unique, people centred approach to the job role.

Qualifications

• Proven executive experience in non-profit arts or youth organization.
• Previous experience of interacting with Boards, Volunteers and Funders.
• Proven experience building revenue and philanthropic support, including bid writing.
• Experience of working with the Arts Council England.
• Level 3 in Safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults (Desirable).
• At least 2 years of experience in youth work. (Desirable).
• At least 1 year of experience in recruitment. (Desirable)

Small Green Shoots is an equal opportunities employer and believes diversity in the workforce leads to positive and effective working environment. 

• Can you contribute to the transformation of health and care locally?
• Do you have experience of driving system change and of empowering communities?
• Are you a skilled, values driven and ethical negotiator who can ensure the needs of communities are central to system thinking?

Hackney CVS is looking for a new Director of Health Transformation & VCS Networks. You will oversee the development of a new Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Assembly which will meet quarterly to discuss the big issues, then work with the Assembly Executive and our public sector partners to develop plans and strategies.

You will be able to operate at all levels – whether that be supporting the voices of frontline organisations or negotiating resources from health & care system leaders – to maximize the role that community and voluntary organisations can play in long term change.

Conditions of work

Salary: £50,000pa

Contract: Fixed term until 31.03.22.  Continuation funding will be sought. Role subject to a 6-month probationary period and a 3-month notice period

Hours: full time

The deadline for applications is 9.30am, Thursday 6 May 2021.

Interviews will be on Tuesday 18 May, and successful candidates will also be asked to attend a more informal meeting with staff and VCSE TLG members on Monday 17 May.

Hackney CVS positively celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.

Employability Programme Manager

April 2021, permanent

Salary: £32,640 per annum

Location: Sutton Trust offices are in London, role likely to be home based initially

Hours: 09.00 – 17.00

Job type: Full time, permanent

Holidays: 27 days annual leave + public holidays

The Sutton Trust is the UK’s leading foundation dedicated to improving social mobility. Founded by Sir Peter Lampl in 1997, the Trust delivers programmes to 7,000 young people each year across the country, rigorous research into the issues of low social mobility and educational disadvantage, and policy advocacy to affect systemic change. The Trust gives opportunities to young people from low and moderate-income backgrounds to improve their chances of accessing top universities and the professions. It seeks to ensure young people reach their potential, regardless of their background, school or where they live. 

The new Employability Programme Manager will support the expansion of the Sutton Trust Access to the Workplace activities at both pre and post 18 age groups. They will be responsible for leading the pilot of a new digital Pathways to the Professions programme, as well as managing a range of industry focused work placements on the Trust’s new alumni employability programme. They will join a small team, led by the Director of Programmes and Partnerships, and will play an important role in contributing to the on-going success of our programme work and industry engagement strategy. The role will involve managing a range of stakeholders, leading on the design and delivery of range of digital programme activities as well and supporting students on the programme to make the most of the opportunities on offer.  

Safeguarding statement

The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.

To apply

Please download the candidate application pack from our website, complete the application form, and submit it to us.

The applicant pack includes:

• Job description and person specification
• Additional information on job related projects
• Application form
• Equal Opportunities Monitoring form (optional)

Applications should reach us by 5pm on Monday 10th May, with first round interviews taking place on Thursday 20th May and second round on Wednesday 26th May.

Please note that interviews will be held over Zoom.

Please state your name and the role you are applying for in the subject line of the email, and it would also be greatly appreciated if you could note where you saw this job advertised.

If you require any materials in an alternative format, or have any questions, please get in contact with us.

Any information you provide as part of your application will be treated as confidential and managed in accordance with relevant data protection legislation and guidance. Our privacy statement can be found on our website.

In this newly created role, we are seeking to appoint an exceptional Director of Safeguarding with immediate effect to take specific responsibility for safeguarding and child protection matters in the school. The school is committed to providing the highest possible safeguarding provision and the role holder will be supported in all aspects of delivering their role.

The successful candidate will join the school’s Leadership Team and have extensive safeguarding experience and/or a relevant qualification in safeguarding. They should have an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and procedures and good practice in respect of children and vulnerable adults. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential.

King’s is one of the most successful schools in the UK, with outstanding academic results and first-class facilities. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England.

For further details and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: noon on Tuesday 4th May 2021

King’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of an enhanced DBS disclosure, satisfactory references and medical clearance.

Senior Programme Officer: Alumni and Post-18

April 2021, Permanent Contract

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Location: Sutton Trust offices are in London, role likely to be home based initially

Hours: 09.00 – 17.00

Job type: Full time, permanent

Holidays: 27 days annual leave + public holidays

The Sutton Trust is the UK’s leading foundation dedicated to improving social mobility. Founded by Sir Peter Lampl in 1997, the Trust delivers programmes to 7,000 young people each year across the country, rigorous research into the issues of low social mobility and educational disadvantage, and policy advocacy to affect systemic change. The Trust gives opportunities to young people from low and moderate-income backgrounds to improve their chances of accessing top universities and the professions. It seeks to ensure young people reach their potential, regardless of their background, school or where they live. 

The Senior Programme Officer: Post-18 is a new role, created to help deliver employability content, events and webinars for the ‘post-18’ cohort of the Sutton Trust alumni community, that will be launched in autumn 2021. The role sits within the Programmes Team and will work closely with the Senior Programme Managers who oversee the Pathways programmes and Alumni Engagement activity. A key element of this role will be coordinating the new Employability Bursary for alumni, from managing the application process through to setting up touchpoints for recipients during the year. This role will also involve maintaining key relationships with external delivery partners and internal stakeholders across various elements of the post-18 activity.

Safeguarding statement

The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.

To apply

Please download the candidate application pack from our website, complete the application form, and submit it to us.

The applicant pack includes:

• Job description and person specification
• Additional information on post-18 activity
• Application form
• Equal Opportunities Monitoring form (optional)

Applications should reach us by 5pm on Tuesday 4th May, with first-round interviews held on Monday 17th May and second round interviews on Monday 24th May.

Please note that interviews will be held over Zoom.

Please state your name and the role you are applying for in the subject line of the email, and it would also be greatly appreciated if you could note where you saw this job advertised.

If you require any materials in an alternative format, or have any questions, please get in contact with us.

Any information you provide as part of your application will be treated as confidential and managed in accordance with relevant data protection legislation and guidance. Our privacy statement can be found on our website.

Senior Research Interpretation Officer

Permanent

Salary: £27,000 to £30,000 per annum plus benefits

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

London N1

Closing date: 5 pm, Tuesday 4th May 2021

Interviews: 10th or 11th May 2021

Would you like to work on a unique evidence-based resource that plays a key role in advancing knowledge about preventable cancers?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work on World Cancer Research Fund International’s Continuous Update Project (CUP). The CUP analyses global cancer prevention and survival research linked to diet, nutrition, physical activity and weight. Over the past year the project has been going through a transition period to set it up for the next phase of its development. This work is currently being completed, with the launch of the next phase of the CUP due this Spring. 

As Senior Research Interpretation Officer, you will play a key role in the next phase of the CUP. The main purpose of the role is to be a participating member of the CUP Scientific Secretariat, providing research and administrative support to the CUP work, including providing coordination and support to the RI team, managing specific items for the outcomes after a diagnosis of cancer work and contributing to work in the new phase of the CUP. 

We are looking to recruit someone who has a background in nutrition or public health, with a Masters degree in a relevant subject. We are seeking someone with experience of writing scientifically, copywriting, editing and proofreading, with good attention to detail and with experience of working with scientific research/literature and interpreting research. We require someone who can co-ordinate and manage projects, who can produce concise, well-constructed written communications with the ability to present orally in a clear and persuasive manner and who can provide administrative support, including taking meeting minutes. 

This is a permanent role within the Science and Research Department at World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) International. WCRF International is a not-for-profit organisation that leads and unifies a network of cancer prevention charities based in Europe, the Americas and Asia and is responsible for cancer prevention science, policy, strategic and operational direction to the network charities. 

Application Details:
If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF International and equip you for the role.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Department: Finance

Role: Restricted Programmes Business Partner (18 Month Fixed Term Contract)

For the past 50 years Amnesty International has brought people together to fight for human rights. The Finance department of the International Secretariat (IS) is accountable for €315m of annual global funds raised for human rights work across the world. The IS Finance team is predominantly based in London, but we have colleagues in many offices around the world. Globally, the IS Finance team has a responsibility to help maximise the effectiveness of our funding to further the cause of improving global human rights. The International Finance Team is responsible for developing financial expertise across the AI movement, grant accounting consolidating financial information of the IS and its 70 national entities, ensuring effective planning, control and monitoring of global income and supporting global resource allocation decision making.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

You will be working in the International Finance Team to provide high quality and comprehensive programme finance support to stakeholders. You will need to develop excellent relationships with fundraising teams and programme staff, and through effective business partnering will ensure finance and non-finance staff are empowered to manage, support and grow the portfolio of restricted income and expenditure.

ABOUT YOU:

You will be a finance professional with a chartered accountancy qualification (or have significant relevant experience) and experience in proposal development and all aspects of restricted programme financial management. You will have excellent written and verbal communication and influencing skills, including presentation skills, with people of different teams (in particular non-finance teams), levels, and countries. You will have strong project management skills and be able to deliver quality information to deadlines. You will have experience using finance systems, and have intermediate/advanced Excel skills.

For more information about the finance team, please see link below

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.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit

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.

Oasis Charitable Trust is a ground-breaking group of charities that have been pioneering models of sustainable and holistic education and community development over the last 35 years.  We are now seeking a dynamic and transformational leader as the Director of Learning and Enrichment for Oasis Restore – the UK’s first secure school. This is a career-defining opportunity to lead the development and delivery of our bespoke integrated care and education for young people in custody.

Oasis Restore will offer a reparative opportunity to children and young people, who have become criminally involved, often as a result of high levels of trauma, vulnerability and threat. Our vision for Oasis Restore is focused on restoration, rather than retribution, on creating a safe environment with a holistic approach to life where every child is given opportunities equal to those offered their peers; ones that enable young people to make different choices and lead positive, productive lives.

We are looking for an organisational leader with the ability to lead and develop an education offer that is highly differentiated and innovative to achieve our shared vision. You will be values-led and have sustained, relevant leadership experience of working with children who are neurodiverse and those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties, challenging behaviour and experience barriers to learning.

For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit the Oasis UK charity website or download the documents from this page. We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

Applications should be received by noon on Friday 30th April 2021.

Leadership interviews will take place on the 6th and 7th May via Teams.

Assessment and final panel interviews will take place on the 12th and 14th May and are being held at South Quay College, East London.

Job title: Director of Learning and Enrichment

Job reference: OR-DLE

Closing date: Friday 30th April 2021

Contract:  Full-time, Permanent

Salary:  £67,364 - £74,295 (L20 - L24)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate employment checks, including enhanced DBS checks. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and should have the ability to speak fluent English for this role.

40.3 million people live in slavery today, with men, women and children used, controlled and exploited by other people for commercial or personal gain. The Freedom Fund is a leader in the global movement to end modern slavery.

We identify and invest in the most effective frontline efforts to eradicate modern slavery in the countries and sectors where it is most prevalent. Partnering with visionary investors, governments, anti-slavery organisations and those at risk of exploitation, we tackle the systems that allow slavery to persist and thrive. Working together, we protect vulnerable populations, liberate and reintegrate those enslaved and prosecute those responsible.

The Freedom Fund operates anti-slavery programs in Ethiopia, India, Nepal, Thailand and Myanmar and will open new programs in Brazil, Indonesia and Bangladesh in 2021.

The Freedom Fund

Director of Programs

Location: London Office

Salary: £72,000 - £78,000 per year, depending on experience + UK permit sponsorship and relocation package where relevant

In its first seven years, the Freedom Fund has supported and funded over 140 organisations, many of them grassroots NGOs fighting slavery in their local communities, and has had a direct impact on nearly a million people. We are now looking for a Director of Programs as we embark on our new strategy, a key pillar of which is our “hotspot programs” in countries where slavery is concentrated, where we invest in a range of community-based organisations to protect those at risk of slavery, liberate and rehabilitate those enslaved and prosecute those responsible. The Director of Programs will lead this expanding portfolio of work, helping to drive our overall strategy, leading a team of 30 people running the hotspot programs, and representing the organisation to external partners. As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Programs will also be a critical voice in the overall leadership and governance of the Freedom Fund.

We are seeking a creative strategic thinker and program implementer with a team player ethos and an ability to communicate with passion the importance of our work. The successful candidate will bring significant experience in managing human rights or international development programs in the Global South, including sizeable government-funded projects, and will enjoy working in rapidly evolving organisations. With a passion for human rights issues and an agile approach, you will have experience of working with frontline organisations in developing countries and of developing multi-cultural teams through change and growth. You will bring a track record of communicating the importance and impact of your work with wide range of global stakeholders and major funders. You will enjoy being part of our growing, fast-paced and collegiate organisation and will be dedicated to righting the power imbalances that put people at risk.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

Deadline for applications: Sunday 9th May 2021

Interviews with Prospectus: 20-25th May 2021

First interviews with The Freedom Fund: w/c 7th June 2021

Second interviews with The Freedom Fund: w/c 7th June 2021

The Freedom Fund is an equal opportunities employer. We value the strength of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds and the LGBT+ community.

The Freedom Fund is committed to the importance of meaningful survivor inclusion and leadership. As such, particular consideration will be given to applicants with lived experience of trafficking and/or forms of modern slavery.

The Director – Hampstead Wells and Campden Trust (“HWCT”)
HWCT is a £16mn grant making charity with its principal objects being the alleviation of
poverty and the advancement of health within a specified geographical area based on
Hampstead, North West London.
The retirement of the current Director provides an outstanding opportunity for an individual
to help steer the future of HWCT and create a sustainable charity worthy of its origins in
1698.
Applicants should have experience in a senior management role in not-for-profit
organisations, an understanding of the governance and regulatory environment for
charities, be able to manage a small team and take responsibility for running the charity on
behalf of Trustees. Clear communication internally and externally is important as is an
understanding of charity finance.
Position Type: Part Time, 20 -30 hours over 3-4 days a week flexible by agreement
Salary Indication: £50,000, based on a 35 hour full time equivalent salary and pro rata for
hours worked, the actual level depending on skills and experience. Pension contribution
matching up to 10% of Salary.
Contract: This is a permanent contract.
Work location: HWCT’s office currently on Rosslyn Hill, Hampstead.
Application deadline: 30th April 2021
Interviews commence: 11th May 2021

To apply in confidence Please send a CV and a personal statement by email, showing how you meet the Job Description and Person Specification, to the Chair, please see infomation on how to apply on attched Job and person pack.

Eden Brown is working with a fantastic international children's charity on this exciting role of Associate Director (Programme Funding). They are London based and this job offers homeworking options 2-3 days per week, post Covid.

This role sits in the Funding & Partnerships team and leads the portfolio which includes Trusts & Foundations, supported by a Senior Associate (line managed by this role). You will both work closely with the Programme Development & Education Advisor, Global Programme Director, country programmes and the finance team to research and analyse opportunities, develop donor engagement plans and develop successful proposals to maximise and secure funding.

Key duties include:

• Lead and develop the strategy for fundraising from trusts, foundations and institutional donors
• Develop, write and submit strong funding applications
• Build on and develop strong relationships with existing funders
• Manage and lead the identification of approaches to various new grantmakers
• Identify target institutions, foundations, trusts, consortia with a good match to the organisation
• Work closely with the Growth Working Group and other members of the Senior Leadership Team to support institutional donor engagement efforts including representing the charity at key donor events
• Develop and lead the Programme Funding team as a sub team within the wider Funding & Partnerships team including, for example, planning and budgeting

This role would suit someone with a successful track of securing multiple five or six figure grants from trusts, foundations and institutional sources in an international development context, experience in working on and leading innovative funding approaches, experience in leading and delivering donor engagement strategies and a track record in new business development, funding diversification and optimising income.

This is a truly exciting role at an amazing organisation, they are looking to hold interviews immediately so don't delay and apply now for immediate consideration.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

We are looking for a part-time Programme Manager to provide high quality project management to support our work with marginalised communities, helping us to grow our impact nationally and internationally. We are looking for a flexible and highly motivated person with exceptional project management and problem-solving skills who relishes the opportunity to support our work.

The IARS International Institute is currently working on eight EU-funded projects (Erasmus+ and REC), for which we are Project Coordinators in six of these. The Programme Manager will support the CEO to ensure that these EU projects are delivered on time, in budget and to the required standard. They will provide task management to our Project Associates; be line managed by the CEO and will work closely with the Finance & Resources Manager, as well as working with our pan-European project partners.

Position Title: Programme Officer– Non-Discrimination

Location: The Trust’s office in West London

Reporting to: A Programme Manager

Management

responsibility: None

Grade and salary:  Grade D, £48,719

Contract terms: Permanent, 37.5 hours a week

Please note we are re-advertising this role. If you applied for this position in the first round, you do not need to re-submit your application.

About the Trust

The Sigrid Rausing Trust is a grant-making foundation based in London. Founded in 1995, its purpose is to promote the values and principles of human rights, equality and the rule of law, and to preserve nature from further degradation.

In pursuit of these goals, the Trust has given away approximately £397 million to organisations all over the world. Current focal regions for Trust grant-making are countries in Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, Eastern Mediterranean, and North and sub-Saharan Africa. Its current annual budget is approximately £47 million. The Trust is led by nine Trustees and currently employs 25 staff.  More detail on the Trust’s work can be found on its website.

Purpose of the role

To advise the Trustees of the Sigrid Rausing Trust on grant-making related to non-discrimination. The Programme Officer will work across the Women’s Rights, LGBTI Rights and Xenophobia and Intolerance programmes, including identifying organisations working on multiple and intersecting discriminations.  

The Women’s Rights Programme supports organisations working to uphold women's rights and promote gender equality in three areas: ending gender-based violence, protecting sexual and reproductive rights and securing women's land and property rights. We also support national, regional and international women's funds.

The LGBTI Rights programme aims to improve the legal standing and social acceptance of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex people in our focus regions. We support organisations working to address discriminatory laws, homophobia and violence.

The Xenophobia and Intolerance Programme supports organisations in our focus regions defending the rights of people who are discriminated against, subject to hate speech and demonisation or denied access to justice due to their ethnic identity or refugee status.

Relationships and reporting lines

The Programme Officer will report to a Programme Manager, and will work closely with other members of the programmes team, as well as the Executive and Deputy Executive Directors on matters of strategy. Additional key relationships include interaction with Trustees, as well as collaboration with the Trust’s other programme officers and operations staff.

Working for the Trust

The Trust is committed to staff development. We offer various opportunities for staff to learn and develop, including an individual training budget, and management devoted to coaching and development as a grant maker. We encourage staff to attend events such as conferences, expert and donor meetings, to keep abreast of the developments in the human rights and philanthropic fields. The Trust is committed to being a good practice employer. We offer flexible working arrangements and are currently undertaking a wide-ranging review of staff benefits.

It is important to us that our organisation is diverse, so we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.

Main duties and responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to manage all stages of the grant making process, from invitation to application, award and reporting.

Programme Officer Duties:

• Making a contribution to the strategic direction of the Women’s Rights, LGBTI Rights and Xenophobia and Intolerance programmes, including advising on how these programme areas intersect;
• Liaising with staff and Trustees on the overall approach to the portfolios they work on;
• Identifying potential grant applicants by researching organisations relevant to the Women’s Rights, LGBTI Rights and Xenophobia and Intolerance Programmes, including organisations working on multiple and intersecting discriminations; networking and attending relevant events;
• Providing expertise on the issues covered in the Women’s Rights, LGBTI Rights, and Xenophobia and Intolerance Programmes;
• Reviewing submitted applications, interviewing potential grantees, undertaking due diligence and preparing analytical reports and recommendations to the Trustees;
• Reviewing reports submitted by grantees, evaluating and reporting on the impact of grants and signing off on grant payments;
• Managing the grant making pipeline to ensure efficiency of processes and an appropriate balance of recommendations across the Trust’s grant making meetings;
• Maintaining relationships and regular communication with grantees, including site visits and attendance at grantee events;
• Keeping informed of developments in relevant fields and in the Trust’s focus countries;
• Developing relationships with other donors and stakeholders in the field;
• Representing the Trust externally at national and international conferences.

Other Duties:

• Carrying out similar duties for other programme areas as needed; 
• Conducting research into particular thematic or funding related issues relevant for the Trust as needed;
• Supporting learning across the Trust on how we can better address discrimination including intersectional discrimination in our grant-making;
• Such other duties as the Trust may reasonably require.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

Experience:

• At least seven to ten years of experience in one of these areas: women’s rights, LGBTI rights or xenophobia and intolerance, and demonstrable experience of working in at least one of the other areas;
• Demonstrable experience of working across issues of discrimination and preferably of applying an intersectional approach;
• Experience of working in some of the Trust’s geographic focus areas;
• Demonstrable commitment to furthering the Trust’s vision;
• Knowledge of working with international and regional human rights mechanisms as they pertain to the issues addressed by the portfolios they work on;
• Experience of developing and managing relationships with civil society;
• Demonstrable interest, knowledge and experience of the issues addressed in the portfolios they work on;
• Prior experience of working in the civil society, legal or donor sector ideally on the issues in the portfolio.
• Experience of grantmaking is desirable.

Key Competences and Skills:

• Adaptability and flexibility;
• Organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands;
• Ability to think strategically about opportunities for grantmaking in the given fields;
• Ability to work closely and sensitively with other team members;
• Good judgement, demonstrating objectivity and self-awareness;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Analytical, with excellent research skills;
• An understanding of good grant making practice, including due diligence, effective grants management, legal compliance and monitoring and evaluation;
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks;
• Attention to detail;
• Collaborative, with good interpersonal skills;
• Takes initiative but knows when to seek advice and guidance;
• Integrity, humility and a sense of humour.

SRT is only able to consider applications from candidates who already have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. The post will be based in London and will require travel up to a minimum of six weeks a year in the UK and internationally.

How to apply:

Please submit a two page CV and two page cover letter to apply. Please use your cover letter to demonstrate your suitability for the role.

Closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 25th April .

We expect to hold first round interviews from 10th May 2021

We are passionate about creating opportunities for care-experienced children/young people to access the great education and pastoral care available through bursary places at the UK's boarding and independent schools; and are looking for a Programme Manager with compassion and experience of working with children and young people who are either in, or on the edge, of children's social care, to organise all aspects of this programme.

You will be highly organised, maintaining excellent communication, empathy and case management skills to ensure quality support to the children, schools, parents/carers and Local Authorities that we work with. Working within our Programmes Team, you will coordinate all aspects of the Looked-After & Vulnerable Children Programme, including:

• Managing the day-to-day operations: developing relationships with children’s social care professionals with regard to selecting, preparing and matching care-experienced children/young people to available bursary places at boarding and independent schools, providing advice and guidance to Local Authority Virtual Schools, social workers, families/ carers, developing all aspects of the application process, assisting in coordination and management of admissions’ procedures, undertaking home visits and accompanying pupils on visits to schools

• Developing and implementing approaches to measuring and monitoring pupils' progress, needs and views including through liaising with parents/carers and schools staff; maintaining oversight of school reports, PEP and child protection information, analysing data on pupil's social and emotional wellbeing, and reflecting on this information to continuously adapt and improve the ‘wrap-around’ care/support provided by the charity for its' looked-after and vulnerable pupils, in order to create the strongest conditions for successful bursary placements

• Working with the Head of Alumni Programme to develop support for how the charity ensures that looked-after- and vulnerable children continue to thrive after they leave their bursary placements

• Participating in the development, implementation and delivery of relevant training courses and information sessions, both for local authorities and staff in schools; and supporting the charity's research partners to build the evidence of positive outcomes and impact of the looked-after and vulnerable children programme to relate trends in outcomes of relevance to a broader audience and  disseminate that learning to key audiences

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to build a programme that is sponsored by the Department for Education and has the potential to have a significant impact on a key social problem. Our current team includes recent graduates and those with experience up to Director level - all of whom share a passion for improving social mobility through harnessting the commitment of the UK's boarding and independent school sector to widen access to their fully-funded bursary places. This opportunity would suit someone skilled in programme delivery and management and with prior experience of working in the children's social care or charities working with vulnerable children/young people. 

Person specification

The ideal candidate will be confident in providing day-to-day operations management/support with a strong emphasis on the quality of relationships with Local Authority personnel and vulnerable children's families/carers. Managing complex cases involving multiple parties, including social workers and supporting multi-agency collaboration you will need to be a clear and confident communicator and know when to draw on the expertise and advice of management.

You will be able to work with uncertainty and ambiguity, demonstrating a determination to find what needs to be done and having it completed, no matter how complex the multiple agencies and adults involved in the care for the child/young person. You will be highly organised, maintaining an overview of multiple case loads, prioritising effectively and overseeing the programme through from identification of potential beneficiaries, to preparation, support and as the young person transitions to become an alumni.

The willingness to build a strong relationship with people face to face, over the telephone and email. Being happy to spend time with people through a variety of interactions. Have a good understanding of team work and will work with the team to create an inclusive team culture. 

Essential skills/experience: 

• Ability to prioritise effectively in order to meet short term and long term deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple agencies and know when to escalate issues, particularly with regards to safeguarding.
• Strong communication skills, both in writing and verbally, transparent record keeping. 
• Caring and empathetic about the education outcomes of children in the care system.
• Advocacy skills to ensure timely delivery of services to the children we work with.
• Good understanding of business processes and strong attention to detail.
• Professional and polite telephone manner; have the ability to speak to individuals from a wide range of backgrounds; from social workers to senior local authority officers be empathetic with parents/carers in difficult situations.
• Proactive in responding to issues and a problem solving mindset.
• Knowledgeable of safeguarding and best practice in handling sensitive data and issues.
• Experience working within the local government/school/charity or social work sectors
• Understanding children’s services and delivery of local services.
• Knowledge of key issues relating to LAC/SEN, including trauma and attachment awareness. 

Desirable:

• An understanding and experience of the boarding school system and wider independent education landscape.
• Experience or knowledge of SEN provision and local offering.
• Experience of working in or with a small charity.

General

Salary of £30,000-£37,000 dependent on experience and location. We are currently working remotely due to the COVID restrictions with access to an office in Central London on a hot-desking basis. The job is subject to having the right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS check.