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Sightsavers is looking for a Deputy Director: Institutional Funding - a new role within our expanding team, deputising for the Director and ensuring the effective implementation of the organisation's institutional funding strategy.
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000
Location: UK remote - with very occasional travel to Haywards Heath, West Sussex when required
Contract: Permanent
Hours: This is a full-time role with some flexibility around hours worked and lots of home working
Working across more than 30 countries globally, Sightsavers is dedicated to eliminating avoidable blindness and empowering people with disabilities to participate fully in society. Our mission is to bring effective and innovative solutions that enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in health, education, and employment programmes and we lead on the elimination of debilitating neglected tropical diseases. We are looking for a Deputy Director: Institutional Funding to deputise for the Director and ensuring the effective implementation of the organisation's institutional funding strategy and development of targeted strategies to access new donors/funding streams.
This role will involve:
- Leadership and management
- Development and operationalisation of strategy
- Capacity building
- Profile building
To succeed in this role you will need:
- Extensive experience in senior bid development roles with a proven track record of having raised and managed significant funding from a range of programme funding donors including commercial contracts.
- Proven track record of successful commercial contract experience.
- Experience of complex grants/contract management.
- Significant experience of management within a programme funding environment.
- Experience of working with multiple stakeholders up to senior management.
- Deep understanding of international development issues and how they relate to Sightsavers' work.
- Established relationships with major multilateral and bilateral government and foundation donors, particularly FCDO, USAID and Gates.
- Ability to build effective cross organisational relationships, including leading teams.
- Planning and coordination skills.
This is an involved role, please read the full job description for further details
Benefits
Sightsavers offers some fantastic benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowance, pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts. If you choose to work in or are visiting our collaborative, modern office space, you will find it an easy 20-minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minutes from London.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying. Please note that there will be an expectation that you can occasionally visit our modern and collaborative offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 3BW). This role could be worked part-time - a minimum of four days per week.
We anticipate that remote interviews will take place in late June/ early July.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
In line with its commitment to safe programming and recruitment, Sightsavers participates in the inter-agency (MDS) administered by the . Through collaboration with other MDS members, Sightsavers aims to ensure that there are no sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment issues relating to potential new hires and that we can respond systematically to checks from fellow MDS members. This ensures our work is accountable, delivered to a high standard and supports safeguarding across the development and humanitarian fields.
Contract: FTC (12 months), Part-time (18.75 hours per week)
Salary: £19,050 - £22,275 per annum (London) or £17,050 – 20,275 per annum (Outside London)
Closing Date: 17th June 2024
Interviews will be held w/c 24th June 2024
Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for Partnerships Grant Giving Officer to join our Partnership team. This role is offered on a hybrid-working basis with home working combined with 2 days per week on average in our London, Manchester or Birmingham office (TBC on application).
We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. Centrepoint provides homeless young people with accommodation; health support and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment. We want to end youth homelessness by 2037. Together with our partners, we support over 16,000 young people each year. It is a truly exciting time to be joining Centrepoint, as we work towards our vision to end youth homelessness by 2037.
About the role
The Grant Officer post will help Centrepoint to develop a grant-giving project as a part of a wider externally funded programme called More Than a Roof. The More Than a Roof programme that is supported by a large corporate partner, is projected to launch in the Autumn 2024 and will last for three years.
At Centrepoint and through the partners we work with, we see vulnerable young people arriving at supported living hostels following periods of rough sleeping, family relationship breakdowns, and a myriad of other traumatic experiences. Initially, Centrepoint wants to transform hostels around the country into homely and safe environments where young people can overcome trauma and receive the specialist support they need to give them a starting point for a happier life. We want to enable our 100 plus partner charities to access funding to implement the More Than a Roof philosophy, through a new grant-giving scheme. Youth homelessness charities would have the opportunity to apply for grants to make the living spaces of young people escaping homelessness, more like homes. This new programme will be the first time that Centrepoint has provided grants to other organisations. It will be an innovation for Centrepoint and one that we will learn from, as we provide vital additional funding for small to medium organisations working with homeless young people across the sector.
What you'll be doing:
- oversee the whole grant-giving process from the launch to communications and outreach; application and selection
- putting forward applications to the Grant Allocations board for approval
- organise the awards and distribute the funding in accordance to policies ensuring it is dispensed to a diversity of organisations across the UK and delivers impactful change for homeless young people
- maintain a grants management system and manage data in line with GDPR and other relevant policies
- establish and build strong relationships with strategic stakeholders and grantees
- monitor and evaluate the impact and success of each grant given by getting grantees to complete required monitoring forms,
- ensure all activity achieves the intended outputs and outcomes on time and within budget.
Why join Centrepoint?
In return for your efforts, the post holder will receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development opportunities, and a host of staff benefits including:
- 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
- Healthcare cash plan (Cover the costs of a wide range of medical treatment including Dental, Optical, Complementary and Alternative therapies).
- Private Medical insurance
- Income protection
- Employer pension contributions of 5%
- Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
- An interest-free travel loan
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Partnerships Grant Giving Officer click ‘Apply’ now!
About the role
Are you passionate about online learning and eager to shape the future of health and care education? ShiftWorks, The King’s Fund’s innovative online learning offer (currently in development) requires a Learning Technologist to join our ambitious small team, hosted within the Fund’s Leadership and Organisational Development directorate.
As the team Learning Technologist, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing our online learners and maintaining the online learning environment. You’ll be the go-to expert for learner engagement, leveraging the latest digital technologies to create an unparalleled learning experience.
In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with our Programme Director and Development Consultant to scale our low-cost, high-volume product. Your contributions will directly impact the growth of ShiftWorks, ensuring our learners receive top-notch learning that’s both accessible and impactful.
If you’re ready to manage a diverse portfolio of online courses, provide exceptional user support, and drive the continuous improvement of our learning platform, we want to hear from you. Join us and be at the forefront of our goal to revolutionise online learning and development in health and care.
The Fund has an ambition to increase the diversity of our workforce and introduce careers in health and care policy to a broader range of people. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community, including those from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBT+ community. We believe that diversity of background and experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will improve the way we influence health and social care policy.
What you'll get in return
The Fund is committed to a hybrid working model that meets the organisation’s needs, while giving staff flexibility to choose between office and home working. Most staff are expected to work a minimum of 40% from our central London office and are free to work more days from the office if they prefer. We are in the process of developing our long-term policy on this, although the expected minimum time in the office will remain 40% (pro rata).
In addition to a competitive salary, The King’s Fund offers generous holiday entitlements, a £3 daily discount in our café and an on-site gym.
Apply
To apply, please visit our website and read our supplementary guidance documents, then download and fill in our application form. Please do not send CVs. If completing the application form presents any challenges, contact us by email so we can discussion options.
Please note that to apply, you must have existing documented proof of your right to live and work in the UK.
Recruitment process
The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday 21 June at 9.30am. Late applications will not be considered.
We regret that we cannot respond individually to all applicants due to the high number of applications we receive. If you have not been contacted within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview. Please note that we are unable to offer feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 10 July in our Central London office. Role available to start shortly thereafter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Battersea’s Income Generation department plays a pivotal role in making sure we can be here for every cat and dog now and in the future. Working with colleagues across the organisation, we provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work. Our Public Fundraising Team is responsible for generating income from new and existing supporters through direct marketing and fundraising events.
We are looking for an interim Head of Public Fundraising to lead and manage the Public Fundraising function at Battersea to achieve targets, deliver exemplary supporter experience and maximise income in line with the Income Generation strategy whilst adhering to Battersea’s high standards of compliance. They will manage the delivery of sustainable income and achieve income growth in line with Battersea’s organisational strategy through the implementation of the Public Fundraising strategy, budgets and operational plans.
As a member of the Income Generation leadership team (ILT), they will also provide direction, support and guidance to the team, fostering a culture of safety and professionalism across the organisation.
This is a 6-month opportunity.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 23rd June 2024
Interview date(s): 4th - 5th July 2024 (1st round); 15th - 16th July 2024 (2nd round)
For full details, please download our recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £35,000 - £39,250 (London); £31,000 - £35,250 (Manchester) per annum
Closing Date: Monday 17th June 2024
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th June, with any second interviews being held on Friday 21st June.
Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for a Senior Philanthropy Officer to join our Fundraising team.
The role is offered on a hybrid working basis with home working combined with 2 days/week on average in our London or Manchester office.
About Us
Centrepoint is the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, supporting around 16,000 young people every year together with our partners.
It is a truly exciting time to be joining Centrepoint, as we work towards our vision to end youth homelessness by 2037. To achieve this ambitious goal, our Philanthropy team is dedicated to building a committed network of high-value supporters who share our passion for helping homeless young people and can drive this vision forward.
The Senior Philanthropy Officer will sit within the Philanthropy team, providing excellent supporter stewardship to help retain and grow a strong portfolio of donors. Building relationships with supporters who give £5,000 - £20,000 a year, the Senior Philanthropy Officer will also project manage a strand of the team’s strategy, as well as take responsibility for managing our Mid Value Donor Pipeline.
Sitting within a team of 4, the Senior Philanthropy Officer will play a key role in helping to further develop our team strategy – ensuring we remain on top of trends within the sector and prioritise innovative solutions to growing income.
About You
- Working experience in philanthropy fundraising or account management, with demonstrated ability to achieve key results and tasks
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, capable of inspiring, engaging, and informing supporters through various channels
- Outstanding relationship management skills
- Ability to develop strong working relationships with team members to create effective stewardship materials, proposals, and other working documents for circulation
- Creates an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and fairness is promoted and integrated into all activities
- Embodies Centrepoint’s values of integrity, energy, humility, entrepreneurial, accountable and focused
What You’ll Be Doing
- Managing a pool of supporters who give £5,000 - £20,000 a year to Centrepoint
- Leading on an area of the team’s growth strategy
- Driving the team’s new business efforts through managing our Mid Value Donor Pipeline
- Contributing to further team success by creating high-quality reports, appeals and proposals
- Robust record keeping and data analysis
- Collaborating within Relationship Fundraising and the wider Fundraising department on supporter communications, experience and cross-team projects.
Why join Centrepoint?
In return for your efforts you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:
- 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
- Healthcare cash plan (Cover the costs of a wide range of medical treatment including Dental, Optical, Complementary and Alternative therapies).
- Private Medical insurance
- Income protection
- Employer pension contributions of 5%
- Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
- An interest-free travel loan
Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week (hybrid, 2 days per week in London office)
Salary: £28,000 - £33,375 per annum
Closing Date: 14th June 2024
Interviews will be held w/c 18th June 2024
Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for Supporter Engagement Officer to join our vibrant and successful Individual Giving team based in Aldgate, London.
About us
We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. Centrepoint provides homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment. We want to end youth homelessness by 2037.
In this key role, you will play an integral part in the Individual Giving team, helping to meet their target of raising £24million from supporters in FY 2024/25.
This is your chance to play a vital role in the development and delivery of Centrepoint’s Supporter Engagement strategy, supporter journeys, regular giving retention and upgrade campaigns across a range of channels.
About you
- Effective communicator with natural ability to facilitate open and honest conversations.
- Able decision maker with a can do attitude.
- Respectful and empathetic, always considering the impact on our young people.
- Flexible, always adapting to changing needs.
- Engaging, committed to self-development by engaging with training and continuous learning.
- Proactive, always looking for creative ways of working.
What you’ll be doing
- Report to the Supporter Engagement Manager, working to maximize regular giving income, supporter engagement and digital fundraising opportunities that will help us to meet our income targets while improving donor loyalty and lifetime value.
- Grow regular giving income and supporter engagement through audience-led fundraising campaigns and journeys - across various channels including post, digital and telephone.
- Work with a number of agencies and external partners to create innovative and engaging communications and fundraising propositions to help Centrepoint achieve our objective of supporting young people to leave homelessness behind for good.
- Regularly analyse and report on the performance of campaigns and journeys, identifying trends in supporter behaviour to inform future strategies.
Why join Centrepoint?
In return for your efforts you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:
- 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
- Healthcare cash plan (Cover the costs of a wide range of medical treatment including Dental, Optical, Complementary and Alternative therapies).
- Private Medical insurance
- Income protection
- Employer pension contributions of 5%
- Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
- An interest-free travel loan
At Centrepoint we challenge the discrimination within society that contributes to youth homelessness, and we are just as committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint itself. We are passionate about ensuring all of our colleagues are made to feel included in the work we do and that we value the rich diversity within the organization.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part time or shift workers, being HIV positive or living with AIDS, lived experience of homelessness or using young people’s services and any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.
Centrepoint’s policy is to recruit, employ and promote people on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed, and to this end, our aim is to ensure that all applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Supporter Engagement Officer click ‘Apply’ now!
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We are currently looking for a full-time Social Prescriber / Link Worker
£28,005 pa (for 37.5 hours per week)
Fixed-term until March 2025-Possible extension
About Age UK Lambeth
We support older people in Lambeth to live enriched, productive and purposeful lives: challenging the stigma of ageing, reducing social isolation and ensuring they get the right support at the right time. We are kind, person-centred and outcome-focused - finding solutions that work by listening, being flexible and including older people in delivering services.
What you’ll be doing?
You will be part of the MYcommunity Linkworkers team. Your main role will be to:
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Provide personalised brief intervention and social prescribing support to individuals, their families and carers.
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Meet clients on a one-to-one basis, making home visits where appropriate and allowing clients the time and space to discuss ‘what matters to me.
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Provide person-centred support to enable clients to identify their health and wellbeing needs and goals. Co-produce support plans with clients to discuss what’s important, where they would like to be in the future and how we can support them to achieve this.
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Manage and prioritise a caseload to ensure clients' needs, priorities and urgent support are met.
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MYcommunity Lambeth works in partnership with a large number of statutory and community services and organisations across the borough. You will link clients with appropriate services to meet their needs. It is vital to have a strong understanding of when it is necessary to refer someone back to health care professionals/ agencies when the client’s needs are beyond the scope of the MYcommunity team.
What you need to bring
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Able to write compelling communications to advocate for your clients.
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Able to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders
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Able to analyse data and create engaging reports
What you’ll benefit from
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Generous pension provision - 7% employer contribution
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26 days holiday a year rising to 31 days after 5 years
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A great staff culture with kindness at its heart
Job closing on 12th June 2024. Interviews will take place on 19th June 2024.
Using Quick apply please upload your CV, a brief cover letter and answer the 4 questions (in no more than 250 words per question).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you thrive in a hands-on technical role while also inspiring and leading a team?
Are you passionate about leveraging technology to drive digital transformation in the educational sector?
Can you transform strategic goals into actionable technology plans and ensure their successful delivery?
Are you a senior technical generalist enthusiastic about being in a leadership role?
If your answer is "Yes" to these questions, Learning on Screen is looking for you!
About Us:
Learning on Screen is a leading provider of educational media services, dedicated to enriching the educational experience for post-16 education through high-quality, innovative, and accessible media resources. We support educators, students, and researchers by offering a range of services including broadcast recording, media streaming, and digital archives. Our mission is to leverage technology to enhance learning and teaching in post-16 educational institutions everywhere.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead Learning on Screen’s digital development team. The CTO will drive technological innovation and execute a comprehensive product and technology roadmap, ensuring our digital products and services align with our strategic goals. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CTO will collaborate with key executives to advance our mission in post 16 educational media innovation. Responsibilities include managing a diverse digital team, overseeing high-quality digital platforms, ensuring system reliability and security, and maintaining regulatory compliance. The CTO will play a crucial role in our long-term growth, leveraging emerging technologies and strategic initiatives.
Key Requirements:
- Be Hands-On: Significant experience in writing code and actively contributing directly to digital development projects.
- Lead by Example: Expertise in agile development practices, driving team adoption and improving delivery.
- Relate to People: Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships and align the team with strategic goals.
- Represent Technology at a Leadership Level: Ability to challenge and collaborate with the CEO and leadership team, presenting technical concepts clearly.
- Be Product Focused: Clearly articulate the value of technical work in terms of its impact on the organisation and its members.
Core Responsibilities:
- Technology Strategy Development: Develop and implement a comprehensive technology roadmap aligned with Learning on Screen’s strategic objectives.
- Leadership and Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Product Development and Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of digital products, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and user-friendly services.
- Technical Operations: Ensure the reliability, security, and performance of all technical systems and infrastructure.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Align technology initiatives with strategic objectives, communicating effectively with stakeholders.
- Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, overseeing cybersecurity strategies.
- Data Strategy and Analytics: Develop and implement a data strategy to optimize digital products and services, leveraging data for actionable insights.
Benefits:
- Flexible Working Hours: 4 days (80% / 28.8 hours)
- Remote or Hybrid: Work from the comfort of your home or join us at our London office as needed.
- Competitive Salary: £48,000 to £52,000 actual, depending on experience. (£60,000 to £65,000 FTE)
- Professional Development: We encourage continuous growth and provide resources to enhance your skills.
- Make an Impact: Contribute to the future of digital learning in a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.
How to Apply: If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a significant impact on the future of educational media, please submit the following to our recruitment page via the "Apply via Website" button below:
- CV
- Cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications
- A completed Equality Monitoring form
Application Deadline: Tuesday 18th June 2024
1st Interviews: W/C 24th June 2024
2nd Interviews: W/C 15th July 2024
Learning on Screen is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Join us in driving digital transformation and innovation in educational media!
We are on a mission to empower post-16 education worldwide.
The position
To support the Financial Controller in running efficient and effective financial processing, financial controls, financial reporting and monitoring on all AKF (UK) income. To maintain a close working relationship with other AKF (UK) employees and provide cover for the Finance Officer (Expenditure).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND CORE TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Financial processing
- Process donations received directly into AKF (UK)’s bank accounts into Raiser’s Edge and Microsoft Dynamics promptly and accurately.
- Process donations received through the AKF (UK) website into Raiser’s Edge and Microsoft Dynamics promptly and accurately, including ad hoc and standing order donations.
- Process donations received from online fundraising websites into Raiser’s Edge and Microsoft Dynamics promptly and accurately.
- Process monthly donations from Jamatkhanas into Raiser’s Edge and Microsoft Dynamics promptly and accurately.
- Process all non-donation related income received into Microsoft Dynamics promptly and accurately.
- Manage receipts of legacy income, ensuring full documentation and prompt transfer to AKF Geneva.
- Ensure all cheques and cash received are banked promptly.
- Ensure funds received for other AKDN agencies are transferred on a quarterly basis.
- Post all supplier invoices and supplier payments relating to Victoria Hall into Microsoft Dynamics.
- Prepare periodic statements relating to fundraising campaigns and share these with relevant individual donors.
- To provide cover for the following tasks owned by the Finance Officer (Expenditure).
- Ensure supplier invoices are authorised by the relevant budget holder and entered into Microsoft Dynamics promptly and accurately.
- Prepare payments on online banking system and ensure payment paperwork is sent to the bank signatories in good time.
- Process all bank payments, interest payments, deposit movements and bank charges into Microsoft Dynamics.
Financial administration
- Manage the donations inbox and liaise with donors and prospective donors to provide information and respond to queries.
- Ensure Raiser’s Edge is up to date with key donor information and standing data.
- Prepare and send letters to donors to acknowledge donations received, on a timely basis.
- Inform the AKF (UK) National Committee Chairman of all donations greater than £10k.
- Ensure AKF (UK) Gift Aid declaration forms are up to date and in line with current legislation.
- Prepare and submit the online Gift Aid claims on a quarterly basis.
- Provide assistance with the annual audit and the preparation of the statutory accounts.
- Financial controls
- Complete the reconciliation of Raiser’s Edge to Microsoft Dynamics and to the bank on a monthly basis.
- Complete bank reconciliations on a monthly basis.
- Complete the reconciliation of all funds received for other AKDN agencies on a monthly basis.
- Complete other balance sheet reconciliations as required by the Financial Controller.
Income reporting
- Produce monthly reports for AKF Geneva on Golden Jubilee and Diamond Jubilee donations.
- Produce monthly reports for other AKDN agencies on donations designated to them by AKF (UK).
- Produce other ad-hoc reports on income as requested by the Financial Controller.
Qualifications
- CCAB qualified accountant (desirable).
Experience
- Minimum of three years hands-on experience in financial accounting.
- Advanced experience using Excel and integrated multi-ledger accounting systems.
- Experience working in a multi-currency environment (desirable).
- Experience of charity accounting and knowledge of such requirements.
- Experience working as part of a small hands-on team.
- Experience of filing Gift Aid claims.
Skills
- Good interpersonal, customer care and liaison skills with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong numerate skills with acute attention to detail.
- Fluent in oral and written English.
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and delivering to tight deadlines.
- A commitment to high professional and personal standards and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work in a multi-institution network within a multicultural environment.
Knowledge
- Understanding of and appreciation for ADKN’s goals, values and ethics.
- Knowledge of charity accounting, charity fundraising regulation and company legislation.
About the Agency
The Aga Khan Foundation is a leading global development organisation working to tackle the root causes of poverty. For more than 50 years, we have helped create strong community institutions that support sustainable, locally driven initiatives to improve the lives of millions of people. By combining local knowledge with global best practices, we strive to bring about transformative and long-lasting improvements to quality of life.
Working alongside the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network and through partnerships with local communities, civil society and business as well as governments and international aid agencies, we are building a future where we all thrive together.
Right to Work
- Must have right to work in the United Kingdom.
Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why they want the role, why they want to work for AKF(UK) and how their experiences and skills to date will make them the most suitable applicant for the role.
Closing date: 18th June 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) is currently seeking a Head of Grants. Reporting to the Director of Programmes and Deputy CEO, you will be responsible for overseeing the AHF’s core grant-funded programmes across the UK, including managing the four Development Managers for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, leading on assessment, monitoring and reporting against all grants awarded through these programmes, and participating in decision making around grant awards.
We are looking for a candidate able to demonstrate a breadth and depth of experience across the principal duties of this post. A strong track record of leadership within the heritage, social enterprise or social investment sectors and clear, relevant experience managing a staff team as well as multi-funder programmes with diverse strands of activity and reporting lines, is essential. The candidate must be a team player, with excellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiating and communication skills. They should have experience of collaborative working with external partners and a strategic approach to prioritising workloads and problem solving. Candidates must have strong numeric and financial skills, excellent attention to detail and be a confident user of common IT system Office packages. We are looking for someone who will become a leader in our organisation, who is passionate, target orientated and, in particular, committed to achieving beneficial social outcomes through heritage.
Due to the time-limited nature of this post, the AHF is open to potential applicants seeking a secondment from another organisation – if you are interested in taking up the role as a secondment, please indicate this interest in your application and the nature of any discussions with your existing employer.
About the AHF
AHF is a leading heritage charity founded in 1976 to help charities and social enterprises across the UK find solutions for vulnerable historic buildings. We do this by offering advice, grants, and loans.
Commitment to diversity
In accordance with our commitment to promote equality of opportunity and diversity across all of our areas of work, we particularly welcome applications from people from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, disabled people and younger people, who are currently under-represented within the AHF.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have an interest in supporting people with mental health illnesses? Can you work as part of a team to meet the needs of service users? Are you willing and available to work on weekends?
We are looking for people that can be a welcoming and supportive first point of contact for people that could be struggling with their mental health, and help those same people with a listening ear and information and guidance.
SMART is a unique Chelsea-based charity, serving the local community in a supportive and flexible environment. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata), a pension program, access to an employee assistance program, and additional benefits.
Think you'd be a good fit? Just click the Apply button, and send us an up-to-date CV, and a 2-page covering letter telling us why.
The closing date to apply is 21st June at 23:30, with interviews taking place on 27th June.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you knowledgeable and passionate about mental health/good mental health? Could you lead and support a team and service users to achieve individual and group goals? Do you have the ability to take the unexpected in your stride? Then why not join us at SMART?
We are looking for someone that recognises the importance of good wellbeing for all, is capable of dealing with a wide scope of managerial areas, and can work and liaise with various multi-disciplinary teams, to become our new Services Manager.
SMART is a unique Chelsea-based charity, serving the local community in a supportive and flexible environment. We offer 28 days annual leave (plus paid bank holidays), a pension program, competitive salary, and additional benefits.
Think you'd be a good fit? Just click the Apply button, and send us an up-to-date CV, and a 2-page covering letter telling us why.
The closing date to apply is 21st June at 23:30, with interviews taking place on 27th June.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Head of Counselling has overall responsibility for the smooth running of the clinical services, the recruitment of suitable counsellors, supervisors, and Strides HCC team to ensure the maintenance of high standards of service delivery.
The role is an integral part of Strides, working with the CEO and other Heads of services to support the continuous development and delivery of services in line with Strides’ strategy.
The main purpose of the role is to provide effective management and leadership of Strides HCC. The role focuses on the strategic development of the project, the financial management and financial sustainability of its operations, and the overseeing of all aspects of the clinical service delivery and clinical governance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• To be accountable for all aspects of clinical governance in the service, reporting back to the CEO as required.
• Organise and chair the steering group meetings, review minutes and report back on actions and progress.
• Responsible for ensuring service(s) meet contractual, funding and legal obligations as applicable.
• Conduct regular management / quality audits and provide management reports on performance.
• Contribute to organisational policy and procedure development.
• Produce and revise service-specific policies, and oversee their implementation across the HCC service.
• Accountable for ensuring robust information management is in place; supporting the continuous Strides' information management systems and utilising management information reporting to assist management oversight of performance and to inform service developments.
• Alongside facilities management and service manager to proactively ensure that all key elements of effective health
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
• Develop and embed deliverable annual plans for each service. Work with and support the other Heads of services and safety management are in place for all services, including delegating specific duties as appropriate in each service and the SLT in promoting the work of Strides.
• To sustain existing and develop new business for HCC by raising the profile of HCC and by identifying, engaging, and building relationships with new clients and other mental health services.
• Develop professional networks and partnerships with a range of key stakeholders to aid service development.
• Anticipate and develop strategies to resolve service challenges or risks involving appropriate colleagues.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
• To set an annual operational budget for each service in conjunction with service managers, finance team and senior management.
• Act as budget holder for designated area, responsible for monitoring and controlling assigned budget, taking corrective action where appropriate, and reporting as required.
• Work with service managers to ensure all financial and administrative processes are delivered to a high standard within policies and procedures.
• To identify possible sources of income, working with fundraising colleagues on sourcing funding for service development.
SAFEGUARDING
• Be responsible and accountable for ensuring HCC fully embeds excellent safeguarding practice and are fully aware of organisational safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Act as key source of support, advice, and expertise for safeguarding for the service.
• Together with the Clinical Manager act as points of contact for counsellors and supervisors in case of urgent clinical questions/issues.
PEOPLE LEADERSHIP
• Create clear vision and objectives for service(s) under your leadership; empowering, motivating people to be fully engaged and participate in the work and provide high standard clinical service.
• Through line management responsibilities, develop accountable service managers with clear expectations and objectives, ensuring learning needs are assessed and met.
• To have regular, clear communication with direct reports and facilitate a ‘feedback loop’ to ensure your teams are fully informed of organisational decision making and updates and team members are provided mechanisms to feed into organisational developments.
• To ensure that staff operate at the level of competency specified for their posts; to coach, support and develop staff to enhance their levels of competency and to take effective steps to address underperformance.
• To work with service managers and HR team to ensure the best possible management of team members, ensuring all matters are managed in line with Strides policies and procedures.
• Line manage the Service Manager and the Clinical Manager, and the Clinical Supervisors.
• Monitor and support the work of Supervisors & organise and chair quarterly supervisors’ meetings.
• Together with the Clinical Manager, organise an annual seminar program for HCC Counsellors and Assessors.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To contribute to Strides’ overall strategy and business plan.
• To work collaboratively and contribute to positive working relationships with team colleagues, wider Strides colleagues and volunteers and to participate in reflective practice.
• To fully engage with and represent the area of responsibility as required in the system of organisational management and Board of Trustee meetings and Strides events.
• To keep abreast of current legislation and other developments relevant for the specific area of work.
• To maintain probity and transparency in all dealings and declare any interests that might affect the role.
• To adhere to Strides Diversity and Inclusion and Health and Safety Policy in all aspects of the work.
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NDTi’s Programme Lead for Children and Young People holds a demanding and rewarding role in developing and enabling our people and teams to deliver a range of commissioned and grant funded work that furthers NDTi’s mission , positioning NDTi as a capable and creative partner of choice.
Working in the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) community is the mainstay of our current activity, and whilst your credibility and our work in this area will remain important to us in our shared future, we’re looking to appoint an inspiring and commercially savvy Programme Lead who will bring experience of working across wider, often complex systems and sectors within social care, education, health, and locality based supports, to expand our work and impact in new ways. Your experience and specialist knowledge could include Autism, Looked After Children, Young Offenders, Mental Health, and Wellbeing.
As a member of our Leadership & Strategy group, the Programme Lead will be responsible for resource planning, providing direction and great support to our colleagues, ensuring that the work NDTi delivers is consistently of high quality, and that the activities and achievements of the team contribute towards the strategic direction and priorities of the wider organisation.
With well-developed commercial and sector expertise, you will be a skilled and sensitive communicator with excellent planning and strategic development skills. You will need to demonstrate that you can influence and inspire stakeholders at all levels and be able to respond effectively to changing political and legislative opportunities and challenges, and achieve the funding and income needed to build our Children and Young People programme. You will need to demonstrate that you have the sector knowledge and skills to offer leadership to the programme team in turning ideas into commissioned or funded projects.
Why NDTi?
NDTi is a great organisation to work for, where we value well-being and a good work-life balance. We offer a welcoming, innovative and supportive environment where you’ll get to work with like-minded people. We will value your contribution and offer you opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We're building a multigenerational workforce. NDTi welcomes applicants of all ages. Come and work with us!
The rewards are great. We offer a 35 hour working week (we’re happy to talk about flexible working and this role will be based at home, with regular UK wide travel), a competitive salary, generous 8% contributory pension scheme and wellbeing benefits. We offer everyone on our team the same great benefits.
We value diversity and are passionate about ensuring our people reflect the communities we work with. We are taking positive action to address a current under-representation within our workforce and are offering disabled applicants and applicants from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds a guaranteed interview if they meet the minimum criteria for each role.
How to Apply
This is an opportunity to use your skills and experience, really make a difference, and be part of delivering an innovative and high-profile programme that will lead to positive and life changing outcomes for young people with additional needs.
As part of the recruitment process, we will be arranging online sessions where interested candidates can come along and hear from colleagues about the team’s current work. These will be held on:
Thursday 13 June 3:00pm-3:45pm OR Tuesday 18 June 2:00pm-2:45pm
The closing date for applications is 10.00am on Monday 24th June 2024
We will be holding in person interviews on 17th July 2024 in Central London
(Overnight accommodation can be arranged if necessary.)
Please refer to the Role Description and Person Specification for more information. Please forward your completed application form, CV and supporting statement by following the link on our web site.
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Job Purpose
Money Minded is a new service designed to support adults (18 years and over) in Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Hounslow. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate closely with the West London NHS Mental Health Teams, operating within the tri-borough area.
The service provides support with welfare benefits, accessing debt support, housing and well-being. The role of the Mental Health Information and Advice Officer will be to provide advice, guidance and customer representation to tri-borough residents living with Mental Health difficulties. Advice issues may include housing, welfare benefits, council tax, accessing debt support, signposting etc.
The successful candidate will deliver support to enquirers and manage a caseload of individuals, as agreed with the Service Manager. In addition to advice casework, the Mental Health Information and Advice Officer will also be expected to assist onboarding referrals to the service, as and when needed.
The successful candidate will work closely with the West London NHS Mental Health teams and project volunteers, ensuring adherence to the Advice Quality Standard framework (AQS) and Mind's policies and procedures.
Due to the nature of the work, if successful, you will need to have an up-to-date DBS check completed, prior to undertaking unsupervised client work.
You can download a PDF of the full job description for this role at the bottom of the page.
Place of Work
The Mental Health Information and Advice Officer will be required to work within the West London NHS Mental Health team offices.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver support to enquirers and manage a caseload of individuals as agreed with the service manager
- Deliver monthly wellbeing peer support groups/workshops
- Provide advice and information relating to all welfare benefits, including assisting clients with form filling and contacting agencies such as the Department for Work & Pensions on their behalf
- Provide housing advice
- Link in with specialist debt and money support agencies
- Provide information on employment opportunities and training support for clients
- Signpost to other relevant services in the boroughs, or further afield
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
- Substantial experience of delivering advice in a similar position, preferably to individuals with Mental Health needs
- Knowledge and understanding of Mental Health problems and how they are impacted by social issues
- Experience of delivering advice, information and customer representation
- Experience of managing complex cases
- Experience of working with multiple agencies
- Experience of delivering desired outcomes in a timely manner
- Up to date knowledge and experience of safeguarding adults
- Understanding of the importance of monitoring and evaluation, and the ability to keep records
Skills & Attributes
- Relevant and up to date knowledge of welfare benefits, housing and social care
- Facilitate and deliver peer support groups for longer term improved wellbeing
- Ability to communicate effectively in person on a one-to-one basis and with groups, as well as over the telephone and in writing
- Excellent listening skills
- Computer literate, with the ability to use MS Office, email systems and databases (inputting information and extracting reports)
- Ability to liaise with a range of people – customers with support needs, carers, and a range of different professionals
- Ability to remain calm in challenging situations and reinforce boundaries
- Ability to support people to manage difficult feelings, and communicate their needs effectively
- Strong organisation and administrative skills
- Flexibility in overall approach to work
We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
HFEH Mind are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.
Post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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