Quality Project And Grants Administrator Jobs

As an integral member of the team, the Grants Officer will be expected to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders including:

External

• Charitable Trusts and Foundations and statutory funders
• Corporate Foundations
• Colleagues across the charity and NHS sectors

Internal

• Key operational and clinical staff members across the NHS Trust including to support the development and delivery of charitable projects.
• Charity team colleagues

The Grants Officer will work autonomously within the Charity department; their work is managed rather than supervised.

Working for our organisation

Come and join our amazing team here at Blue Skies, the Charity for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals.

As a key member of the team, the Grants Officer will work closely with the Head of Charity and colleagues across the team to build a sustainable funding pipeline to help generate significant growth by securing grants.

As an integral member of the team, the Grants Officer will be expected to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

You need to be proactive, passionate about the charity, represent the charity and portray it in a positive light.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a key member of the team, the Grants Officer will work closely with the Head of Charity and colleagues across the team to build a sustainable funding pipeline to help generate significant growth by securing grants by:

• Personally securing substantial gifts from Trusts and Foundations (up to £150k)
• Delivering income targets, in line with the annual budget, from a portfolio of Trusts and Corporate Foundations
• Responsibility for researching Trusts and Corporate Foundations in alignment with a wide variety of projects and appeals that address the needs of BTH
• Developing high-quality bids/applications/cases for support for a variety of funders
• Managing stewardship activities for Trusts and Corporate Foundations, including tracking of reports and payments
• Working proactively with contacts within the Trust to identify and scope opportunities to maximise impact and income
• Working effectively with operational and clinical staff to develop and implement opportunities to foster and strengthen long-term relationships with donors and Trust representatives
• Supporting and developing new engagement events and communications
• Supporting the wider team with large communication, stewardship, or impact reporting activities
• Work collaboratively with the Charity Team to develop a new system for collaborative working in regards to Corporate Foundations, COTY applications, and other written bids for support.
• Develop and manage processes for corporate foundation grants to ensure appropriate banking, thanking, reporting and stewardship is undertaken for all corporate foundation grants.
• Create compelling, high-quality applications that meet the unique expectations of corporate supporters.
• Develop regular activity reports and updates on donor funded activities that clearly indicate progress and impact
• Use, update and develop the CRM database to record approach and grant information, meaningful activities and learning, and to generate portfolio management reports.
• Work collaboratively with the Charity Team to develop and implement engagement and stewardship plans in alignment with existing corporate giving plans, including special events.
• Host visits to BTH by donors or Trustees, ensuring the visit maximises the opportunity to improve the relationship.
• Engage with colleagues across the Trust to identify success and excellence stories to share with our supporters.
• Produce materials such as Impact Reports, website information, Cases for Support and Newsletters appropriate for Major Donors and Trusts with support of the Communications team.
• Ensure that all written communications and materials produced comply with design standards; brand guidelines and appropriate legislation (e.g. style guides, document templates, legal wordings, charities legislation requirements etc).
• Undertake any other task that is commensurate with the post as requested

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Evidence of high-levels of numeracy and literacy and good general level of education
• Degree qualification, in relevant business-related subject, or equivalent experience to degree level

Desirable criteria

• Externally accredited qualification such as IoF Foundation in Fundraising Practice
• Fundraising specific training to degree level, e.g. proposal writing, negotiation skills etc., or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential criteria

• A proven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising income targets by writing bids and securing medium value gifts (£10k-£150k) within a Trusts and/or Major Donor Fundraising environment
• Experience researching prospects, including Trusts/Foundations and major donors, and managing data/prospects within a CRM system
• Knowledge of GDPR/data protection laws
• Self-motivated and self-directing; strong time management skills; strong attention to detail; flexible; and honest, with a high degree of personal integrity.
• High emotional intelligence and exceptional interpersonal skills: a ‘people person’. Be able to empathise with people’s stated needs and emotional drivers.

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of fundraising trends and experience conducting market research
• Experience of fundraising within a complex organisatione.g. NHS, university etc.
• Experience of fundraising for medical/health related projects.

Other Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to empathise and deal sensitively with distressed people (e.g. recently bereaved)
• Evidence of honesty, reliability and enthusiasm in work settings
• Proven ability to innovate and bring energy to introducing change
• Willingness to train and learn new skills
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends

Desirable criteria

• Driving Licence

We are looking for a Chief Officer who will be responsible for the day to day running of the charity as well as working with the Trustees to take the organisation forwards.  The successful candidate will have experience of working with adults with learning disabilities, will have skills in finance, management and IT, and will enjoy working in a busy environment where there are changing demands and priorities throughout the day.

At Oak Tree Farm we are committed to providing a high quality, supportive environment where adults with learning disabilities, our Team Members, are the centre of everything we do.  The farm has livestock, growing fields, greenhouses, polytunnels and a tearoom as well as craft rooms, a cottage garden, pottery and shop. Our Team Members are involved in every aspect of life on the farm and the farm is firmly embedded in the local community with Team Members providing gardening services to local people as well as volunteering on the Sandon Estate.

We are seeking a positive, team-focused, relational Trust and Grants Officer to join our small but creative and busy Fundraising area of the Programmes Team.

You will be responsible for liaising with grant givers, and writing and submitting high quality, compelling funding applications to trusts and foundations. The ideal candidate will enjoy cultivating positive relationships with funders, liaising with our operational teams to build excellent submissions and will thrive when working to deadlines. With your excellent time management and organisational skills, you will take ownership of a portfolio of small-medium grant-makers, contributing towards a shared annual income target. You will be joining us at a great time, as we look to strengthen and grow our team.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, innovative and have a flexible approach to a wide variety of tasks, working well in a team and across the different areas of the work of YMCA Black Country Group. 

Benefits

Apart from a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for a company that is passionate about giving back to the community, the successful applicant will also receive:

· 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

· Wellbeing Support

· Cycle to work scheme

· Access to our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers

· Annual leave increase based on length of service

· SimplyHealth cash plan e.g. dental care, physiotherapy, diagnostic consultation, tests, scans and more

· Heavily discounted: childcare at our YMCA nurseries, YGym membership, and Coffee at the Clock purchases

· Life Assurance scheme

· Additional annual leave day for your birthday month, after 1 year

It is a requirement that the successful applicant will complete a DBS check before taking up the role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before 3rd May 2024 should we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.

YMCA BCG is a trauma-informed organisation; we recognise and understand the widespread impact of trauma on individuals to shape policies, practices, and culture. We are sensitive and responsive to the needs of those who have endured trauma to prevent its recurrence among clients and staff.

This role will be a crucial part of Baytree’s Adult Education team, which currently consists of an Academic Manager, one other Academic Administrator (who is reducing her working hours after many years of service for Baytree), two ESOL tutors and the Women’s Service Director.  This new role will work collaboratively with the current Academic Administrator and the rest of the team to ensure the delivery of relevant and high-quality academic, adult education programmes in accordance with secured funding contracts.  The primary focus of these roles is to recruit, welcome and guide potential new students through the admissions process and undertake the administrative tasks necessary to ensure the smooth running of the Adult Education department, particularly the planning and delivery of high quality, relevant adult education courses.

We are looking to recruit a bilingual, French and English speaking, Grants Officer to join our dynamic team of dedicated sexual and reproductive health and rights specialists. The Grants Officer provides support to the Grants Support Team and Grants Operations Manager across a portfolio of grants, ensuring grants move efficiently and in a timely manner through the grant management cycle. The Grants Officer will be trained to become an advanced user of our online Grants Management System Fluxx and will guide and support users who are less conversant with the system. The Grants Officers also support operational management of the fund with the development and maintenance of efficient operating and reporting procedures. 

AmplifyChange is a bi-lingual fund. Due to the current team composition, fluency in French is required, as the postholder will support our Francophone grantees, who are based across West-Africa and occasionally the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

The role is a Bath-based position and will work closely with team members in the UK and overseas, including our Grants Support Team, our Finance Team and our Fiduciary Risk Team.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Using our online Grants Management System Fluxx, oversee a portfolio of grants through a grant implementation process from grant set up through to grant closure, ensuring compliance with internal procedures
• Act as the operational focal person for grantees and provide support throughout the grant cycle on contractual, operational and reporting matters, drawing on and coordinating expertise from the Grants Managers and Fiduciary Risk Team (FRT)
• Provide support in the preparation and implementation of new grant calls, and support the selection and Due Diligence process when necessary, responding to all applicants whether successful or unsuccessful
• Regularly monitor the completion of pre-contracting conditions by grantees, and obtain appropriate sign-off internally
• Coordinate, draft and issue Grant Agreements and Addendums using our online system
• Provide regular and up-to-date information to operational management by tracking and monitoring grants, and sharing best practice and lessons learned across the portfolio of grants with other staff members and stakeholder
• Track grantee reporting deadlines, supporting timely report submission by grantees
• Monitor grantee disbursements in collaboration with the Fiduciary Risk and Finance teams
• Support team members, grantees and external consultants to be confident users of the grant management system
• Contribute to the further development of our business processes and the grant management system, by sharing feedback and suggestions with relevant colleagues
• Respond to queries from grantees and third-party stakeholders via email
• Provide support to our online grantee community in the Circle platform

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential: 

• Sensitivity to, and support for, the values and general aims of AmplifyChange
• Fluency in French and English
• Educated to A-level or equivalent
• Excellent familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good numeracy
• Ability to build effective working relationships with team members of diverse backgrounds and expertise, both in person and virtual
• Ability to use own initiative, with a proactive and problem-solving attitude
• Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines

Desirable:  

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Experience in project coordination or administration
• Experience with grant making and understanding of the grant management cycle including set up, contracting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Experience using Grant Management Software. Experience using Fluxx is a very strong advantage
• Knowledge of, or experience working in, Francophone West Africa and/or MENA region
• Knowledge of donor agency procedures
• Fluency in Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, Portuguese, or other language skills relevant to the fund

REPORTING AND ORGANISATION

This is a UK based, full time (37.5 hours/week) permanent position, reporting to the Grants Operations Manager. AmplifyChange is based in Bath, and we operate on a hybrid working model. Requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered. We can only accept applications from those with proof of the right to work in the UK. Occasional national and international travel may be required.

SALARY AND PACKAGE

Basic salary range:           £ 26,000 - £ 29,500 (dependent on experience)

Holiday:  25 days per annum on full time basis plus public holidays

Pension:  8% employer contribution

Life insurance:                  Life Assurance Scheme

Benefits:                             Employee Assistance Program

Contract: One year

3 months’ probation period

Hours: Part time (24 hours a week - there is some flexibility with hours and times)

Salary: £17,400 per annum (£29,000 (FTE))

Line Management:   N/A

Reporting to: Project Manager

Annual Leave: 5 weeks plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)

Introduction

Working in a friendly and supportive team, the Admin and Support Assistant will help to facilitate the day to day running of the Foodbank and will be the first point of contact for many visitors, referral agencies, local partners and donors. In this role you will make a real difference to both the people you serve and the staff members and volunteers you work alongside, ensuring a positive experience for all.

Lewisham Foodbank is run by Transform Network (www.transformnetwork.london), a partnership of local churches. We have the Trussell Trust franchise for the London Borough of Lewisham and are one of a network of 1500 Trussell Trust foodbanks across the UK. The foodbank, which has been operating since November 2012, is founded on Christian principles. Not every member of the team is a Christian, but we all subscribe to the same values and would expect the new team member will too. Our strong staff and volunteer teams work with the most vulnerable people to transform lives and communities. Our work is founded on our mission, vision and values, and we are committed to showing kindness, raising self-belief and inspiring hope for the future in the individuals we serve.

Purpose of the Post

This role will support the smooth running of all Lewisham Foodbank operations by providing effective and supportive communications to those who contact the main Foodbank phone line and inbox. The postholder will be based at the New Hope Centre office (353H Bromley Road, SE6 2RP) and will respond to enquiries in a timely manner with relevant information, or direct them to the relevant staff member. The candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills and will communicate well with other team members, clients and external organisations to troubleshoot when challenges arise, sometimes being required to provide information and support to people facing complex and distressing situations. The postholder will liaise and work closely with the rest of the team to ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and communication is in line with our policies and values.

Lewisham Foodbank works on a referral system and works with over 500 local organisations who refer people to our services. The postholder will be responsible for setting up new referral agencies on our system and sending out onboarding information and regular updates to these partners. They will also have responsibility for checking requests for home deliveries and coordinating the preparation and administration of these with a small group of delivery volunteers. This may occasionally require phoning clients and packing deliveries themselves if a volunteer has not been able to attend.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

● Respond promptly to enquiries on the main food bank phone and inbox from visitors, referrals organisations, donors and others.

● Either reply to enquiries or forward to the relevant member of staff.

● Sort emails into relevant folders and update records, when necessary, on the data collection system.

● Assess requests for deliveries and co-ordinate with delivery volunteer teams to prepare and deliver to a small group of clients’ homes.

● Liaise with referral agencies when more information or communication about deliveries is required.

● Keep the database updated with delivery requests.

● Set up new partners as referral agencies on the Data Collection System and send them all the relevant onboarding information.

● Contact referrers where clients have exceeded voucher limits and agree ongoing support in collaboration with the Project Manager.

● Create and send thank you certificates to donors at regular intervals.

● Support administrative volunteers to issue e-vouchers on behalf of job centres and other agencies that are not signed up as referrers.

● Deal with enquiries regarding Acts 435 grants and provide relevant information or signposting.

● Participate in relevant training courses and Food Network meetings.

● Keep up to date with local support and signposting information.

● Occasionally take minutes at meetings.

● Occasionally visit foodbank distribution centres and be prepared to step in to help at centres or the warehouse if there is an unexpected shortage of volunteers.

● To use online data systems and ensure all warehouse paperwork is stored securely in line with GDPR.

● To attend meetings as appropriate, including meetings which may include a time of prayer and reflection.

● To carry out other duties required by the post as agreed by the Project Manager.

● In agreement with the Project Manager, to pursue a personal programme of learning and development to enhance your skills and performance.

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES

● Be supportive of the goals, Christian ethos, values and vision of Lewisham Foodbank, including a belief in the importance of all people of different backgrounds working together and respecting and valuing each other’s contributions.

● Have a passion for working and supporting those with lived experience of poverty.

● Be a strong team player.

● Be self-motivated and able to carry out responsibilities with minimum supervision.

● Be an excellent communicator.

● Have a sense of humour.

● Be encouraging and resilient, with a strong positive attitude.

● Be a person of empathy, honesty and integrity.

● Have the ability to work well in a team and unsupervised.

● Be able to upskill quickly, make decisions and discern the best course of action in high pressure situations.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

● Established ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks.

● Excellent communication skills - both written and oral.

● Confident with IT systems, including Microsoft Office and cloud file-sharing.

● Flexibility and proven ability to manage a number of tasks at any one time.

● Driving licence or ability to travel around the community.

● Ability to be flexible and proactive to resolve problems and challenging situations when they arise.

DESIRABLE QUALITIES, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

● An awareness of poverty and its wider impact.

● Ability and experience of working with people experiencing poverty and food insecurity.

● A good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding adults and children, although training will be provided.

● An understanding of the welfare system.

● Experience of working or volunteering in an organisation that deploys volunteers.

April 2024

Trusts and Grants Fundraiser

Offering flexible working with a friendly team, we’re looking for a Trusts & Grants Fundraiser to support The Haven’s financial sustainability through efficient grant research, application, and grant management. You will navigate the world of trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies to identify funding opportunities aligned with our objectives and submit high quality applications for support.

Your responsibilities include maintaining a well-organised grant pipeline, tailoring applications to funder criteria, and collaborating with colleagues across The Haven to ensure projects are delivered and measured. Building and nurturing relationships is essential. Your contributions will inform our grants strategy, ensure ethical practices, and contribute to our mission's success.

The role is full-time or part-time (30 hours), and can be remote, hybrid, or office based in Wolverhampton, depending on your preference.
 
Please note, we will be holding interviews on a rolling basis. Due to the current fast-paced nature of recruitment in the sector, we advise you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

 Main Responsibilities

• Grant Research, Application and Management:
• Conduct research to identify potential funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, and other grant-making organisations to align with The Haven’s goals, priorities, and funding needs.
• Develop and maintain a robust grant pipeline, tracking the progress of all grant applications from identification to closure. Include monitoring and review of application and reporting deadlines.
• Collate external research and collaborate with frontline managers and staff, as well as other team members to gather pertinent, compelling information needed to develop robust cases for support.
• Prepare tailored funder applications that match the specific requirements and guidelines of each funder.
• Provide relevant materials and support to The Haven’s communication team regarding grants publicity, ensuring funder requirements are met.
• Work closely with project delivery leads to deliver comprehensive grants handovers to ensure compliance with all grant agreements, terms, and conditions, ongoing monitoring and evaluation is in line with funder reporting requirements, and submission of timely high quality reports.
• Collaborate with the finance team to develop grant budgets and monitor expenditure against the project budget, to ensure funds are spent as required and in a timely manner.
• Maintain documentation and records, ensuring The Haven’s CRM is kept up to date.
• Stay up to date with statutory contract opportunities and share information with relevant colleagues as and when opportunities arise.
• Support the tender writing process, undertaking research and developing copy with the support of the Senior Leadership Team where needed.
• Support the monitoring and administration of tender submissions, including deadline tracking, monitoring communications received and updating colleague stakeholders.

 
Relationship Management:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing donors and funding partners, and initiate and nurture relationships with new prospective donors and funding organisations.
• Identify opportunities for stewardship of relationships and explore engagement activities and events.

 
Grant Strategy and Planning:

• Contribute to the development of The Haven’s grants strategy.
• Identify long-term funding opportunities and trends within the grants landscape.
• Capture, track, and analyse data to evaluate the success of applications and make data-driven decisions for future strategies.
• Work towards agreed metrics and KPIs.

 
Compliance and Best Practice:

• Adhere to relevant legislation and regulation such as GDPR and the Codes of Fundraising Practice and stay up-to-date and with any changes.
• Ensure ethical practices including transparent and accurate representation of The Haven’s work and achievements.
• Stay informed about changes in grant-making practices and trends.
• Attend relevant workshops, seminars, and training sessions to enhance grant-writing skills.

 
General Duties and Responsibilities:

• To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as maybe reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job.
• To have personal responsibility for maintaining personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job and The Haven, by undertaking appropriate training and development activities. This includes encouraging and supporting staff and managers in their training and development.
• To undertake any health and safety training and related activities such as First Aid, Fire Marshall, Duty Hold, Health & Safety representative etc. as required for the post and as required by The Haven Wolverhampton to ensure their Health & Safety Policy is implemented effectively.
• To ensure equality of opportunity both in service provision and employment, having regard to the needs of the diverse communities we serve.
• To act in accordance with the organisations standing orders, financial regulations and financial procedures.
• To supervise and support volunteers and placement as required.
• To comply with legislation and The Haven’s policies including Confidentiality, Information Sharing, Data Protection, Computer Security, Safeguarding vulnerable adults and children, and Human Rights.
• To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grading of the post subject to reasonable adjustment under the Equality Act.
• The duties of the post may change and develop from time to time in the light of new legislation, The Haven’s Policies, organisational development and social trends. Such development will be monitored in conjunction with the Chief Executive and will be reflected as necessary in the aims and objectives of the post.

Person Specification:

Essential knowledge experience, skills and attributes

• Proven track record in trusts and grants fundraising with track record of successful applications.
• Ability to write compelling, tailored funding applications, exhibiting excellent written communication, grammar, vocabulary, and attention to detail.
• Proficient in researching, analysing, and presenting information from diverse sources in a clear, coherent format tailored to funder needs.
• Skills in organising, planning, and overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Showcase experience in administration tasks, proficient use of Microsoft packages (Teams, Forms, Word, Excel), coupled with numerical and data analysis skills.
• Experience of using a donor management system or CRM.
• Capable of working autonomously and as part of a team, with self-motivation, proactive initiative, and the ability to establish effective relationships.
• Openness to seeking and implementing constructive criticism, demonstrating adaptability and willingness to implement change.
• Familiarity with The Haven Wolverhampton's work and issues related to domestic abuse, showcasing sensitivity and understanding.
• Understanding of GDPR principles and the importance of maintaining confidentiality concerning data.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
   

Desirable:

• An understanding of the issues and effects of domestic abuse and/or homelessness among women and children.
   

Other Requirements:

• Able to work effectively and with others in remote/ hybrid working context, utilising technology such as MS Teams
• Able to travel and work unsociable hours on occasions if required to undertake activities or continued professional development activities

Location: Wolverhampton
Contract type: Permanent,Full time 
Salary: £30,000

 REF-213 126

Our programme supporting Higher Technical Education has big ambitions. Known as the ‘missing middle’ of higher education in England, we want to see the declines in level 4 and 5 technical education reversed and more providers emerge who can offer high-quality education and training to help people access highskilled occupations. Key to this transformation is the role of Institutes of Technology (IoTs) – collaborations between further education colleges, universities and employers – and we have been working closely with the National Network of Institutes of Technology to support their success. We are looking for a Project Officer to play an integral part in the successful delivery of this programme, as well as becoming an advocate for Higher Technical Qualifications more broadly. 

This role sits within the small Higher Education Team at Gatsby, and you will work closely with the Project Manager and Director of Programmes to: develop and deliver a range of projects to support our programme objectives; represent Gatsby at external meetings; organise meetings and events; and develop strong working relationships with key partners.

Key Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver projects to support Gatsby’s Higher Technical Education programme, with clear objectives and planning, delivering outputs on time and within budget.
• Research, create and write compelling communications that support programme objectives.
• Co-ordinate regular meetings and external events, including drafting agendas, writing minutes, liaising with and organising contributions from external stakeholders.
• Work effectively with other Gatsby programme teams to ensure higher technical education is appropriately represented within their areas of focus.
• Commission consultants/researchers to undertake pieces of work that will inform programme direction.
• Undertake project evaluations to measure success, analysing outputs/feedback and making informed recommendations to improve activity.
• Manage the National Network of Institutes of Technology website and LinkedIn pages, ensuring they remain a compelling national presence with engaging and relevant content.
• Provide administrative and budget support for beneficiary grants and contracts.
• Create and maintain data and contact information relevant to the Institutes of Technology and other key stakeholders in higher technical education.
• Maintain a secure understanding of all high-level Gatsby policy positions and able to communicate them effectively in written form and verbally.

About You:

Experience

• Managed projects to successful outcomes, including some budget responsibility.
• Organised meetings and external events.
• Managed external contracts or grants to deliver agreed objectives on time and within budget.
• Developed and maintained a network of external contacts.
• Have produced effective communication materials for different audiences.

Knowledge & Expertise 

• Some knowledge and understanding of the UK post-18 education and skills landscape.
• Basic understanding of the ways in which policy decisions are influenced and enacted in England. 

Skills & Abilities

• Comfortable working with partners in education and industry, able to initiate and develop positive relationships with a diverse range of people and organisations.
• Able to persuade, engage and build rapport quickly with new contacts, and maintain important working partnerships.
• Oral and written fluency in English and able to prepare and present accurate and readable briefings and reports from complex information.
• Constantly striving to improve own projects and processes. Open to new ideas and ways of doing things, enabling constructive contributions to organisational progress and innovation.
• Able to set and meet own deadlines under pressure, often balancing conflicting priorities, and dealing calmly with unforeseen issues. 
• Diplomatic and politically sensitive, using good judgement and evidence to form opinions.
• An ability to apply an awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work. 

Personal Attributes & Other Requirements

• Strong interest in the role of technical education and careers guidance in improving life chances.
• Highly self-motivated, setting high standards for themselves and those they work with.
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
• Enjoys working as part of a small team.
• Able to be flexible about working hours and locations, including working remotely and travelling to meetings around the UK and potentially overseas (may include overnight stays). 

For the full job pack and details of the application process, please click the How to Apply button.

As the Trust and Grants Manager, you will be responsible for generating income from trusts and grants. Based within the Development Team you will look to identify funding opportunities to secure funds to ensure the Hospice successfully achieves its objectives and development plan. With experience of writing bid writing, trust applications and reporting you will have excellent attention to detail and effectively manage deadlines. We are looking for an excellent team player and communicator who is ambitious and solution focussed and has the energy and passion to drive forward our aspirations and operational goals.

Remote or Hybrid working considered. 

The Project Manager will be a key member of the Charity and will play a significant part in developing and delivering the Life Chances Programme to our beneficiaries. The post holder will work closely with the CEO and is able to draw on support from the Admin Support Officer.

The Project Manager will support the success of the Charity’s core operations, the development and delivery of the Life Chances Programme, the lifecycle of projects and financial management from securing funding to reporting impact by ensuring the effective development and management of project opportunities, proposals, funding and finances, planning, delivery, evaluation and reporting.

Main duties and responsibilities

Project Management

· Develop, plan, manage, evaluate and report on diverse and inter-related externally funded and non-funded projects.

· Develop, monitor, maintain and deliver effective project management plans, liaising with project partners to ensure the completion of tasks, workstreams and overall project outputs, outcomes and aims.

· Liaise with internal departments to ensure projects are delivered in compliance with Charity procedures.

· Deliver effective assessment and processing of community grant applications, including identification of need, due diligence, assessment and reporting for decisions on grant awards.

Funding

· Liaise and develop positive relationships with Charity stakeholders and project funders.

· Fulfil funders’ monitoring and reporting requirements.

· Support the team in planning future project opportunities by contributing to the development of grant funding bids.

Finance

· Support effective financial management, decision making and value for money by developing, monitoring and reporting on project and core operating budgets.

· Maintain accurate financial records for all projects and the Charity’s core operations, including via the Charity’s internal CRM.

Other

· Work with the CEO, Digital Marketing & Community Lead, and Charity Team to support the promotion of projects to diverse audiences.

· Any other duties as allocated by the line manager following consultation with the post holder.

· The successful candidate must be willing to attend occasional meetings and events across the UK which will include travel and overnight stays. 

· Ensure all internal processes are adhered to for recording and monitoring of grants and funding.

· Produce regular reports to Trustees at Main Board Meetings and other sub-committee meetings.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

EXPERIENCE

· Ideal candidate will hold possess a Project Management Practitioner level qualification (e.g. APM, PMQ, PRINCE 2) or equivalent experience.

· The post holder will have experience in managing budgets, be skilled with Microsoft Office packages and be willing to learn new IT tools.

· A successful track record of delivery results within fundraising, managing programmes & partnership working or similar role for a minimum of two years.

· Excellent networking, stewardship and influencing skills, articulate and persuasive written and verbal communication skills.

· Excellent emotional intelligence, communication and team-working skills, ideally with extensive experience as a manager of complex projects involving diverse partners.

· They will also be keen to take the initiative and see problems as opportunities with a creative and practical approach to problem solving, strategic thinking and long-term planning.

Experience of

o Partnership building, including with a complex mix of external stakeholders.

o Managing complex projects to deliver to quality, time, and cost targets to the satisfaction of funders.

o Managing budgets

o Managing a programme of interrelated projects

o Identifying, bidding for, securing and managing grant funding.

Skills/Abilities

o Ability to develop and oversee detailed project plans and budgeting mechanisms in ways that will contribute to the Charity’s reputation for quality, robust management, and impact.

o Proficiency in the Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, and willingness to learn new IT tools.

o Creative and practical approach to problem solving, strategic thinking and long-term planning.

o Ability to analyse project data and produce accurate, persuasive, high quality written reports.

o Excellent presentation skills and the ability to create and deliver presentations that are focused, accurate and meet the needs of the audience.

Personality

o Successfully works autonomously and takes the initiative but knows when to ask advice or accept direction from others.

o A capacity for patience and understanding with stakeholders, always maintaining sensitivity to their needs, particularly at times of peak working under pressure.

o Ability to cope with pressure and reliably meet deadlines.

o Open, collaborative, and enthusiastic approach

o Emotionally intelligent.

General

· Policies and procedures – to work with good governance and compliance, in line with the NCC’s policies.

· Best practice – adhere to the highest standards of best practice, including the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice and other relevant legislation.

· Confidentiality – maintain strict confidentiality of information.

· Flexibility – a willingness to work outside office hours, travel and make overnight stays on occasion when required.

· Working in a small team – a hands on and can-do attitude.

The post holder will be based at Portsmouth, and the role may require attendance at other locations in the UK.

Context and additional information

· Expenses incurred whilst fulfilling the duties of this role will be paid in accordance with NCC policy.

· You may be required to attend events to engage with Naval families (overtime is not paid, however TOIL is given).

· Willingness to successfully complete appropriate job-related training.

Salary £40,000 per annum

35 hours per week, flexible hours but office hours are 0830 – 1600, and role will involve time out of the office regularly, around the UK. DBS checks required for role. The appointment will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months.

Pension matched 7.5% Govt NEST scheme, Benenden Health employee welfare scheme, Death in Service insurance, 30 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and between Christmas and New Year (discretionary), SSP at start of service, incremental increases on length of service.

Closing Date: 3rd May 2024

Interviews: Wednesday 8th May  2024

The tasks listed in this job description are not designed to be exhaustive and may vary from time to time according to the needs of the organisation.  This document will be reviewed in consultation with the post holder as the role and services provided by the organisation develop.

The Naval Children’s Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and associated professionals to share this commitment.

We're looking for a Senior Project Officer, to work in our Innovation and Practice team and support exemplary, agile project management across Involve. 

This is an exciting time to join the Involve team. Alongside increasing public and political interest in our approaches, we are increasing the size and impact of our project work. We have a couple of new multifaceted projects which need really effective and agile project management. As a Senior Project Officer you will contribute to all aspects of our delivery, with a particular focus on project and programme management of larger projects. Your main focus will be on:

• Project management and delivery - core project management and logistics, running onboarding for participants, event management, analysis and reporting, and facilitation

• Building our project management approach further - supporting Involve to build our project management capacity and resources that are appropriate for our creative, inclusive processes and culture

• Project and programme design - working with project teams to design entire projects and processes which use deliberative, qualitative and participatory methods

• Project impact - recording and monitoring how our projects work, the kinds of impacts they have, and the ways they contribute to Involve’s mission. 

This Senior Project Officer role sits in our Innovation and Practice Function. Our team’s daily work includes setting up, managing, designing, delivering and reporting on a wide range of participatory and deliberative processes, ranging from small scale, hyper-local community engagements to large, national, multi-event Citizens’ Assemblies and longer term projects. Our processes can be face to face, hybrid, or online, and often involve bringing together different groups from within the public with interested parties and experts from across government, business , academia and civil society.

In addition, you would work closely with our Capacity Building and Standards team to support their work helping others to deliver these approaches and contribute to our communications and advocacy work. You will also support fundraising for grants and projects, responding to tenders and writing proposals and building relationships with our funders, collaborators and clients. 

We are looking for an excellent project manager, able to manage fairly large projects and task manage others at all levels to ensure smooth delivery. You will be great at managing relationships at all levels and working with others to get things done. Given the nature of our work we are also looking for public participation skills, or relevant or transferable expertise and an understanding of deliberative practice. That will enable you to design and deliver project management, and support facilitation that fits our work and enables you to contribute to advising our clients on designing and delivering effective engagement. It is critical that you are open to new ideas, a good team player, committed to shifting power and addressing inequities in our society and that you are passionate about furthering our vision. Experience of building project management capacity, fundraising and staff management is desirable. 

Salary band: £38,975 - £43,584

Location: Flexible. Must be comfortable with committing to regular travel both for project work and Involve team activities. Must be able to travel across the UK.

Hours: Full time preferred, 35 hours per week, with flexible or part time considered.

To coordinate Edinburgh Food Project’s internal and external communications, and to provide administrative support to the fundraising team. 

If you are a strategic fundraiser with a passion for making a difference in mental healthcare, we invite you to join our team at St Andrew's Healthcare. 

Together, we can advance our mission of providing exceptional care and support to individuals with mental health needs.

Location: Hybrid with 2-3 days per week in Northampton

Salary: Competitive. Total package depending on experience

About us

We are St Andrew's. We are a mental health Charity and our purpose is to inspire hope for those living with complex mental health needs.

We are looking to a future with less stigma, more community support, more research and education, and we aim to be at the forefront of inspiring real change. We want to ensure we can all live in a society where everyone with complex mental health needs is heard, valued and has hope for their future.

Come and join us, and support us to help people transform their lives.

The role

Our charitable purpose is to relieve suffering, give hope and promote recovery.  We will achieve this by focusing on six core areas:

Quality of care; Delivering value; Buildings and Information; People; New partnerships; Innovation and research.
 
In this pivotal role, our Charity is seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Fundraising and Partnerships to lead our efforts in generating vital financial support and fostering meaningful relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders.

In this key leadership post, you will drive the development and implementation of comprehensive fundraising strategies to support our mission of providing exceptional mental healthcare services. By building strategic partnerships and engaging donors, you will play a critical role in ensuring the sustainability and growth of our charitable initiatives.

About you

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Fundraising leader to spearhead the function. You will be a highly visible and experienced leader, who can demonstrate a proven track record of successfully designing and implementing fundraising strategies that achieve revenue targets and organizational objectives.

You will have a strong understanding of fundraising techniques, including major gifts, grants, events, and corporate partnerships as well as outstanding relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire donors, volunteers, and stakeholders.

You will be a strategic thinker with the ability to identify opportunities, set priorities, and drive results in a fast-paced environment with a passion for mental healthcare and a commitment to our mission of transforming lives.

Our patients, their carers and your colleagues will expect you to lead and live the St Andrew’s CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence every single day.

Interested?

If this sounds like you then we’d love you to apply here. 

Bexley Food Alliance Project Coordinator

The Bexley Food Alliance is a new network which was funded by the GLA to work towards taking pressure off the emergency food aid services and providing increased financial support to Bexley residents. This network has now expanded and aims to build a collaborative network of agencies that can increase fairer access to healthy, nutritious and culturally appropriate food, as well as any additional support residents might need. We are looking for a Project Coordinator to take over the day-to-day running of this network (see below for a brief description). This is a good opportunity for anyone who wants to take on a part-time, one-year project, perhaps as a stepping stone into something more significant, or perhaps you’re returning to work or changing careers. This is an opportunity to be at the start of an exciting, innovative partnership project, shaping a network and forming strong alliances with various agencies. 

You will work closely with the VCS within Bexley to build the capacity and capabilities of local groups, provide partnership/networking opportunities that enable them to carry out their own objectives effectively and offer high quality services.

You will work flexibly, applying initiative to provide consistent and seamless support to organisations.  You will support across a variety of charity development but focus on food partnerships and wraparound support to provide more holistic support.

We work hard, we help each other and go out of our way to help others and find solutions rather than focusing on problems. We are positive and proactive and, although absolutely focused on our areas of expertise, we work as a team so that BVSC is the best it can be. Above all, everything we do is to strengthen our local Voluntary and Community Sector.

Key Duties:

• Build and promote positive working relationships between VCS groups and organisations, statutory partners, commissioners and funders.
• Work with a wide range of delivery partners and other key stakeholders to maximise the use of community resources and ensure opportunities are maximised.
• Undertake community and outreach work – particularly to parts of the borough where the VCS voice is less heard.
• Encourage and support groups to seek funding from a range of sources including contracts and grants and provide the necessary support.
• Use our database to keep well maintained records of support given, funding achieved as a result of our support, case studies and outcomes, brief summary reports for monitoring and development purposes.
• To continuously engage in a mapping process, highlighting existing providers and supporting the start-up of new services.
• To organise and facilitate network meetings bringing organisations together to tackle food poverty and offer increased support with additional needs such as financial, physical and mental health wellbeing.
• To build relationships with various organisations, offering diverse support to increase collaboration, new offers and increased support.
• To work closely with the Local Authority to support policy change.
• To build relationships and network outside of the borough to bring in good practice and successful initiatives.
• To attend any relevant training and/or workshops that support the development of the network.
• To increase knowledge and understanding of food poverty and the cost-of-living crisis in general as well as grants and funding opportunities.
• Attend staff meetings, and training as required.
• Identify, report, and monitor any safeguarding concerns in accordance with the latest local procedures relating to the appropriate service.
• To support and work closely with all the teams within BVSC.
•  To comply with, and share responsibility for ensuring the implementation of, BVSC policies and procedures and key legislation such as GDPR and Safeguarding.
• Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be assigned from time to time including travel throughout the borough to attend events, occasionally on evenings/weekends, meet with volunteers and organisations.

These are the normal duties which are required of the position; however, we do require that all staff be flexible and may be required to perform other duties to ensure the efficient running of services. 

Please note that the base for this role is split between the Engine House, Bexley, and Bexley Civic Offices. In addition, the post will involve occasional working from various venues across the borough.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Excellent interpersonal skills:

• friendly, patient and approachable communicator and networker who can motivate groups to develop their potential
• excellent written and verbal communications skills with proven success in influencing and negotiating at all levels
• initiative to plan and organise your own workload
• be curious about all BVSC services and how they fit together as a CVS

Development experience:

• capacity building for small and medium sized organisations
• understanding of the benefits and challenges of collaborative working
• building relationships with a range of groups with differing cultures
• understanding of the challenging factors that most affect VCS sector
• supporting organisations with funding applications

Experience and knowledge:

• how charities can use marketing and communication to raise profile
• enabling groups to maximise their potential through their website
• day to day operational activities of both small and large VCS groups
• experience of local partnership working and collaborations
• sound understanding of electronic forms of communication & social media
• knowledge of Microsoft 365 package and CRM database

Specialist knowledge in some of the following areas: (desirable not essential)

• previous experience of the voluntary or community sector
• providing training or identifying specialist trainers
• community development
• children and young people’s services and structures
• adult social care services and structures
• safeguarding
• equality diversity and inclusion
• governance

Other:

• very occasional evening and weekend work
• ability to travel throughout Bexley and London
• must have access to a car/motorbike/cycle to enable regular travel throughout the whole borough – public transport is not the quickest way to get around Bexley!
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An average day as Bexley Food Alliance Project Coordinator is below. Your Line Manager will support your development throughout the process.

• Continue to develop relationships with the voluntary sector and local organisations to find out more about what services they currently offer, if they have scope/capacity to expand their offer and what support they might need.
• Encourage and support collaborative projects between organisations within Bexley.
• Research and keep up to date with current developments, grants and opportunities for voluntary organisations and charities relevant to Bexley.
•  Network with various organisations offering support, learning opportunities and guidance in running the network.
• Continue to work on an agenda for regular, local networking sessions which you would facilitate (with support if needed).
•  Engage with and attend all relevant training offered by GLA as part of the Food Roots 2 Programme as well as any other relevant training.
• Familiarise yourself with services in Bexley and the current needs of local residents and the voluntary sector.

This position will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS check.