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Global Procurement and Logistics Advisor

Location: Roving (Remote UK or Global when not travelling*)

Starting salary for this position is £46,860 per annum (plus contributory pension)

MAG is moving to a new phase of its Procurement and Logistics transformation journey, engaging on new areas and focusing on stabilising all the changes that have been promoted during the past few years. In order to get ready to support the implementation of the projects in pipeline, the team is recruiting to some critical roles.

About MAG:

MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.

MAG is moving to a new phase of its Procurement and Logistics transformation journey, engaging on new areas and focusing on stabilising all the changes that have been promoted during the past few years. In order to get ready to support the implementation of the projects in pipeline, the team is recruiting to some critical roles.

About the role:

The Procurement and Logistics Advisor provides strategic and operational logistics support to multiple country programmes across allocated portfolios, while acting as enabler for MAG’s Procurement and Logistics function transformation initiative.

This position facilitates logistics change management, supporting adoption of MAG logistics and procurement SOPs and systems at country programmes level, while providing hands-on support to country programmes counterparts in managing any contingent needs.

The post holder will work closely with key colleagues across multiple MAG functions and geographical locations, to ensure adequate risk management processes are in place for MAG’s Procurement and Logistics operations.

About you:

We are seeking a senior procurement and logistics individual with experience in the NGO/humanitarian sector. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in overseeing large-scale operations in challenging environments, both in field and head office settings across multiple countries. Essential skills include exceptional team leadership, the ability to optimize resources and logistics systems, and a proven track record in organizational change management. Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical capabilities are vital, alongside a talent for fostering inter-departmental collaboration and remote work coordination.

* When not travelling or in a MAG programme, you will be based at home. One position will be based in the UK and the other global. MAG will consider applications from candidates who are based in the UK, France or Spain or living or domiciled in a country where MAG has a programme / presence. However, the final decision on whether employment in a specific country location can be supported will be based on a compliance and budget check, and be reviewed by MAG’s senior management.  You should therefore clearly set out the country that you would wish to be based remotely in.  Please note that the terms and conditions of employment may be set according to location, to ensure legal compliance, and therefore it is not possible to include full details here. The details provided below are relevant to UK-based applicants. 

Further information and how to apply:

For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website by the closing date of 10th December 2023. 

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding here and background checks here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available on our website.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

Performance and Learning Coordinator

UK Hybrid*

Starting salary for this position is £34,572 per annum (plus contributory pension)

About MAG:

MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.

About the role:

The Programmes Performance and Learning Coordinator will play a key role organisationally by enhancing our ability to report on the efficiency, effectiveness, and impact of MAG’s work. The PLC will support MAG’s Contract Director working on the monitoring, evaluation and learning of complex, multi-country contracts, including the UK FCDO Global Mine Action Programme (GMAP) and the Dutch MFA Mine Action and Cluster Munitions (MACM) programme. They will support programmes to gather and analyse data in order to monitor the impact of our projects and programmes; contribute to internal and external evaluation processes and produce relevant, robust case studies and learning products to share inside and outside the organisation. The PLC will work in collaboration with programmes and technical staff to adapt project and programme delivery to improve programme performance.

About you:

The ideal candidate should possess proven expertise in monitoring and evaluating projects, demonstrating a track record in handling complex programs with a focus on outcome assessment. They should have adeptness in qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis and a background collaborating on projects with government, INGOs, or local partners. Essential is the ability to nurture successful relationships with donors and partners, alongside a strong representation skill set for engaging with external stakeholders in public forums. Proficiency in project planning tools like Theory of Change, Logframe, or results-based management is crucial, as is familiarity with MEAL approaches. Additionally, the candidate should exhibit collaborative prowess, working seamlessly with partners, and possess the capacity to craft and deliver compelling external materials like presentations, blogs, statements, and case studies.

Further information and how to apply:

For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website by the closing date of 11th December 2023.

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding here and background checks here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available on our website.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

Job Title: Communications Officer. 

Hours: Flexible working. Estimated 10-15 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.

Location: Remote, very occasional attendance at in-person events. 

Contract Term: Start January 2024. Fixed term contract 

Contract Value: Up to £25,000 per annum, pro rata 

First Interview Date: 04/12/23 online, date subject to change. 

Job Purpose: We are currently seeking an Communications Officer to support our organisation's communication efforts, including social media, website management, and newsletter content creation and curation. 

The British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA) is a voluntary not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting and supporting the health and wellbeing of Muslim communities in the UK. Our mission is to unite our members in service of our patients and profession. We are committed to advancing the understanding of Islamic principles in healthcare and fostering collaboration among Muslim healthcare professionals to engage with our health system. 

We are led by an executive team of passionate health professionals who oversee 250 volunteer team members and a network of over 6,000 Muslim colleagues. Our governing council has highly experienced leadership who are strongly connected to within the NHS and public health, as well as to our mosques, scholars and Muslim community institutions. 

We have recently secured resources to help develop our core offer in Muslim public health and community outreach. Our work to date has involved working with government, major health charities, universities, and key Muslim institutions in addressing issues facing our community. 

Key Responsibilities: 

● Collaborate with BIMA’s Executive Teams to develop and implement an effective communications strategy based on our target audience. 

● Oversee, write, edit and distribute content, including the BIMA Newsletter, press releases, email campaigns, and marketing material including content creation, design, and subscriber management. 

● Manage and maintain BIMA's website, ensuring content is up-to-date, relevant, and engaging.

● Plan, create, and curate content for BIMA's social media platforms, including X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram, to drive engagement and increase followers, in line with the adept BIMA branding guidelines. 

● Establish and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers to secure coverage and amplify BIMA's message.

● Seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of the BIMA brand identity, ensuring consistency across all communication channels and materials. 

● Coordinate with internal teams and external partners on joint communication initiatives and campaigns. Proficiency in design and publishing software. 

● Perform other duties as assigned by the BIMA leadership team. 

Person Specification: 

● Knowledge of communications, journalism, marketing, or relevant experience in an equivalent field. 

● Proficient in publishing software, content creation and content management systems, and social media platforms. 

● Good time management and organisational skills. 

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and email marketing. 

● A keen interest in the mission and values of non-profit organisations, with a strong commitment to being sensitive to the needs of Muslim healthcare professionals and communities.

● Flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to take on new tasks and responsibilities as needed. 

● Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills. . 

To apply please submit an application on the job listing site(s), or email your CV and a short covering letter (maximum 250 words) detailing why you would be suitable for the role along with a short portfolio of graphic design/marketing experience to our info email.  

Rolling interviews will be conducted until a suitable candidate is appointed.

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) is the membership organisation and professional voice for environmental health. We set and raise standards to improve public health, supporting out members and influencing policy.

Our goal is simple: to enable safer, cleaner, and healthier environments for the benefits of people, business and local communities. To do this we offer professional support to our members, a range of corporate training solutions, topical events and workshops and provide information and policy advice. In addition, we promote 15Hatfields - one of London’s most sustainable venues.

The role of the Policy Officer is to provide support to the policy and campaigns team and to work across the Environmental Health Directorate to coordinate activities as directed. Some of the responsibilities will include:

• Planning and organisation in conjunction with the Policy and Campaigns Manager
• Providing business support to the Executive Director of Environmental Health in respect of diary planning and internal/external stakeholder relationships and across the directorate to ensure seamless cover across relevant projects.
• Support in collating information which feeds into CIEH policy documents such as consultation responses, policy position statements, parliamentary briefings, press releases etc.
• Horizon scanning and reporting on policy developments and potential opportunities for policy developments.
• Providing a link between policy work and events/conferences team in order to create content based on policy outputs and vice-versa
• Providing reports against KPIs
• Providing a monthly report on policy and events activities to support reporting from the directorate

This is a role for someone who is keen and eager to start their professional journey in policy and external affairs with the aptitude and attitude to move up within the directorate.

The role is remote/hybrid, with travel to CIEH’s offices in central London for team meetings alongside any additional wider organisational events.  

Sounds like this is the challenge you are looking for. To apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter via our website.

• Hours- Full Time, 35 hours per week.
• Salary- £28,000 plus benefits
• Based- The role is remote, with some travel to CIEH’s offices in Central London for team meetings alongside any additional wider organisational events.
• Closing Date- 03 December 2023, interviews to be held shortly after.

Please see the full job description and person specification for further detail

Uplift have an opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Press Officer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to promote the UK’s ambitious movement to phase out oil and gas extraction in the UK. Uplift is a campaigning and research organisation helping to move the UK towards a fossil fuel-free future and to support a just transition away from fossil fuel production.
 

The role
As Uplift’s Press Officer, you will play a central role in ensuring that our messages, research, and campaigns influence public and political debate through the media. Your role will involve working with researchers and campaigners in Uplift to place stories, making the most of reactive opportunities, and ensuring key journalists are fully briefed on the public case for the UK’s transition away from oil and gas extraction. The role involves understanding the politics of UK energy policy, including the influence of the oil and gas industry, and how this can be challenged and shaped in the public interest through the media.

Core responsibilities will include:

• Monitor coverage and react to stories with comment and spokespeople
• Draft and issue proactive and reactive press materials, such as press releases, briefings and comment
• Plan to make the most of opportunities around relevant calendar hooks and announcements
• Maintain and update media lists and a network of spokespeople
• Coordinate with colleagues in research and campaign teams on wider campaign strategy and tactics

 

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of working within a similar press officer role
• Track record of securing national, regional and broadcast coverage
• Good relationships with relevant UK national journalists
• Creative thinking and excellent writing skills, with the ability to communicate with a range of audiences, for example, political audiences, or tabloid press
• Excellent news sense, with a strong working knowledge of the UK media
• Keen interest in and understanding of UK politics
• A strong commitment to Uplift’s mission and core values of equity and climate justice.

The Press Officer will report to Tamasin Cave, Uplift’s Strategic Communications Advisor

 
Location: UK, can be home-based
Hours: Standard working hours 9.00 - 17.30, but some availability for early starts and weekends will be required
Benefits: 3% employer pension contribution, Employee Assistance Programme, consideration of flexible working requirements and work/workplace adjustments where required
Starting date: ASAP
Proposed Interviews: We are shortlisting applicants and inviting them to interview on a rolling basis. 

Brand Management /Visual design

• Implementing the CTA brand guidelines and applying it in all external comms, including supporting staff to produce creative content

• Use Canva to produce compelling and engaging visual designs/comms assets that align with CTA’s brand personality to support content engagement.

Analytics and Reporting

• Track and analyse the performance of marketing and digital media campaigns and events using relevant metrics and optimise content accordingly

• Create monthly analytics to measure the effectiveness of digital media campaigns and share recommendations for improvements with Leadership group.

Management of External Communication Channels

• Responsibility for CTA’s primary channels of communication, both online and offline ensuring that they are consistently articulating the role and impact of CTA and promoting the wider value and impact of CT to stakeholders. This includes:

• Producing and editing CTA’s membership magazine Together, CTA UK newsletter and nation specific spotlight.

• Working with the Leadership team to ensure production of the magazine is cost neutral by supporting the sale of advertising space and securing sponsorship.

• Planning, writing, coordinating and editing content for CTA’s Blogs, email marketing and other forms of content.

• Working with the directorates to ensure that stakeholders including Department for Transport and other key Government departments are engaged and involved in sharing communication with the CT sector.

Events

• With support from the Leadership Group, plan and develop a yearly calendar of events.

• Manage all aspects of event logistics, including venue selection, catering, audio-visual equipment, transportation, and event materials.

• Contributing to a communications plan for events (where appropriate), including use of the organisation’s social media profiles and website.

• Implement the marketing and communications strategy for CTA UK events and take a leading role in planning and executing UK-wide events.

• Track agreed budgets for each event ensuring value for money and adherence to financial processes.

• Ensure the CRM system is used efficiently in the execution of events.

• Support the development and writing of Health & Safety risk assessments for all events.

• Design event collateral as needed, including liaising with our design agency when required

• Build systems and processes needed to effectively and professionally manage all our events.

• Ensure all event attendees are communicated with regularly and responsible for pro-actively promoting all events to encourage sign ups.

Coordinating Internal Communications

• Responsibility for implementing Marketing, Communications and Events internal guidance and procedures such as CTA’s social media policy, electronic communication policy and external communication signoff procedure.

Press and publicity

• Be the first point of contact for incoming media/press enquiries with responsibility for ensuring that enquires are dealt with by the appropriate member of staff.

• Co-ordinate with team members to produce relevant press releases about CTA’s projects and activities.

• Develop, maintain and grow a press and stakeholder contact list especially transport or community sector specialists and outlets.

Membership Engagement

• Gather stories and content from CTA members

• Connect with colleagues and other stakeholders and present these stories through CTA’s various channels of communications.

• Work with the membership team to improve and maintain a membership mailing list and increase member engagement with CTA’s communications.

• Innovate new ways to engage with our membership.

• Develop effective, engaging and inspiring content to support CTA to build and expand its current membership engaging with new audiences.

• Identify opportunities to make the CTA brand visible online through engagement with sector influencers, and collaborations with members’ accounts.

• Connect and manage relationships with members, CT operators, stakeholders, policy influencers and transport bodies on social media.

Website Management

• Responsible for updating the CTA website and implementing the overall digital presence, including coordinating with staff and external stakeholders to keep it current and up to date.

• Support the ongoing redevelopment of the website, including development of the membership area and integration with CTA IT systems and marketing channels.

Relationship management

• Manage the relationships with key external organisations relating to CTA’s marketing and communications including:

• Companies who produce marketing collateral and other print and design services - ensuring that both long term projects and the creation of new materials are carried out effectively.

• Working with Leadership Group to ensure the delivery of CTA’s twice annual membership publication and evaluation and renewal of the relationship at the end of each year.

Inbox Management

• Manage the CTA marketing inbox and events inbox, regularly checking and replying to incoming emails.

General organisational responsibilities

Values Be an enthusiastic advocate for CTA’s values.

Planning Contribute to the delivery of CTA’s strategy and operational plans. Contribute to service evaluation and development by listening to the feedback of members and trainers.

Reporting Ensure personal record-keeping and reporting is conducted consistently and to a high standard, including generating data for management reporting, saving resources and documents on SharePoint.

Participation Contribute to staff meetings, team meetings, and other meetings as required.

Resources Use the resources of the organisation effectively.

Governance Ensure our administration and customer service work remains compliant with relevant legislation, policies and good practice.

Person Specification: Marketing and Events Executive

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

Can demonstrate experience of planning, creating and delivering innovative marketing campaigns which include range of activities/events delivered within the campaign.

• Can demonstrate experience of planning, creating and delivering events.

• Can demonstrate extensive experience of establishing and maintaining positive relationships with a range of internal/external stakeholders

• Experience of managing different social media platforms and able to use digital channels to improve reach, efficiency and impact of campaigns/messages

• Experience in writing news releases, responding to media enquiries and developing and maintaining strong relationships with journalists and other media outlets both virtually and face to face.

• Experience of writing blogs and articles (print and online)

• Experience of managing digital advertising (including Google AdWords and Facebook Insights)

• Experience of managing website CMS, e-newsletter platforms and form building platforms (SurveyMonkey)

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience that demonstrates ability

• Experience of analysing and interpreting data.

• Experience of using project management software.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a membership or voluntary sector environment.

• Experience of developing case studies or other qualitative data

• Experience of delivering UK Wide marketing and communications campaigns

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication and copywriting skills, with first-rate attention to detail and ability to adapt to suit subject and audience

• Demonstrable knowledge of and advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)

• Knowledge of and skills in social media management, with a focus on increasing reach and engagement

• Strong communication skills and ability to work with colleagues across a range of skills and expertise, and to communicate effectively at senior level

• Ability to work on own initiative and organise, plan and manage projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines

• Ability to think strategically and creatively regarding the long-term development of an organisation’s marketing and communications work.

• Excellent graphic design skills.

• Excellent Video capturing and editing.

• Experience of working within a membership or voluntary sector environment.

• Experience of developing case studies or other qualitative data

• Experience of delivering UK Wide marketing and communications campaigns

Desirable

• Understanding and knowledge of the Community Transport Sector And/or the wider community/voluntary sector.

• Knowledge and understanding of using communications to build a membership base and maintain positive member relations.

Values and Behaviors

Essential

• A demonstrable commitment to our organisation’s values.

• A strong commitment to, and understanding of, the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.

Location: Remote / Hybrid - with occasional travel to either London or Wareham, Dorset

Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months

Hours: 37 hours per week (1fte)

Salary: Grade D, salary range £32,359 to £36,698, depending upon experience, plus 8% employer pension contribution

We are looking to hire a Senior Communications Officer to join our Communications and PR team to assist the development and delivery of the regional communications and PR strategy, ensuring Butterfly Conservation’s messages and campaigns are effective across all regions.

Working closely with regional teams and branches, you will have a passion for delivering engaging content with a good understanding of conservation and fundraising communications and PR. Proven exceptional written and oral communication skills are required, along with the ability to develop effective working relationships with both internal and external contacts.

If you are excited about the prospects of working for a leading wildlife charity, please read through the job description and person specification, to see if you have the right skills to join the team.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Closing date: Midday on Wednesday 13 December 2023

Interviews will take place on Friday 5 January 2024

We believe our work has never been more important.

Wildlife is in steep decline across the UK and over three-quarters of butterflies and two-thirds of moths are declining. We recognise it needs a great team with a wide variety of skills to tackle the problems facing butterflies, moths, and the environment.

Our staff and volunteers are proud to be part of Butterfly Conservation and are dedicated to making a difference to the environment we live in. We understand the importance of maintaining and expanding our expert and valued team of people and offer a range of roles located all over the UK, from the peat bogs in Scotland to the post room in Dorset.

You may also have experience in the following: Communications Manager, Communications Officer, Digital Officer, Membership Officer, Project Management, Internal Communications, CRM, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Executive, Marketing Officer, Communications Executive, Communications, Marketing Management etc.

REF-210 094

Please note:

• This role will be remotely based in not more than 15 minutes drive from either Southampton, Winchester, Bournemouth or Salisbury (Unfortunately we won't be considering any applications for people who do not live in the regions listed here). 
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, a full drivers licence and access to a vehicle
• Please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this role - we will be reviewing candidates on a rolling basis.

About Restless Development

Restless Development is a global non profit agency. We support the collective power of young leaders to create a better world. We are independently registered and governed in nine countries (India, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, UK, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe) bound together by our vision for youth power. We run youth-led programmes to tackle the issues that young people care about the most –  We also run the Youth Collective – a growing network of over 4000 local youth civil society groups and organisations in 185 countries. We are committed to creating an agency that walks the talk on power shifting, using the power shifting checklist, both internally and externally.

Our approach to safeguarding

Restless Development considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults to be an organisational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all of our staff, volunteers and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abide by our Safeguarding Policy.

About the role

We are looking to a Fundraising Events Coordinators within Restless Development’s UK Fundraising team. The fundraising team’s income has grown year on year and there is huge potential to continue to grow this further and create impact at scale.

The Fundraising Events Coordinator will be remotely based, primarily working on the Schools Triathlon programme but also leading one university student partnerships. The Schools Triathlon is the UK’s largest fundraising and sporting event for children aged 7-13. Its aim is to encourage more children into sport while also teaching them the importance of fundraising. Over the years, the events have raised over £3.4m for Restless Development and local charities and over 9,000 children have taken part. We are aiming to deliver 10 events in 2024 and significantly expand the series. Restless Development is also working with five universities who will be taking on the Kilimanjaro and Machu Picchu hikes in 2024. You will be managing one of these accounts, ensuring that the challenge leaders are supported to recruit a team, reach their fundraising targets and ready to take on the challenge of a lifetime! 

We are looking for an energetic team-player, proactive individual with great interpersonal skills who is happy to learn and get stuck in. 

Key responsibilities

1. Deliver high-quality supporter care, supporting Triathletes and their families to register, fundraise and to prepare for their big day

• Throughout September to February, present assemblies in schools in your and nearby counties to inspire school-age pupils to sign up and take part in the Schools Triathlon series, and motivate them to fundraise by delivering a fun and engaging presentation.
• Develop strong professional relationships with various important stakeholders from host schools throughout the year, in person and online;as well as with participating schools through the delivery of assemblies and in comms prior to the event day 
• Use excellent interpersonal skills, to respond to enquiries from parents and guardians on our dedicated Schools Triathlon inbox and mobile phone.
• Be able to adapt your interpersonal and relationship management skills depending on your audience (for example, pupils, parents, school contacts, corporate sponsors, and suppliers)
• Utilise our database and Excel to track and monitor fundraising activities: 
  • identify our top fundraisers to celebrate through socials and other planned activities,
  • identify our zero-pound fundraisers and with the wider team inspire them to raise funds for youth power,
• Manage offline donations at the Triathlon days and website donations to ensure that fundraising targets are met. 

2. Manage the Schools Triathlons communications; including the website, social media channels, email marketing and event day content collection 

• Develop a social media plan to engage Triathlon parents and schools and grow our following, including sharing stories from Restless Development’s programmes. 
• Manage our Triathlon social media pages throughout the year; Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube. 
• Innovate and explore appropriate new content and platforms to engage our audience. 
• Lead on the marketing of our Triathlons for future growth by working with our Communications team and external videographers and photographers.
• Manage the design of the triathlete certificates, medals, and merchandise. 
• Develop an event day Restless Development stand and materials to engage families and raise the profile of Restless Development.
• Manage our schools triathlon webpage and update regularly throughout the year.
• Develop an email marketing campaign for the parents/ guardians of the Schools Triathlon participants. 
• Manage the event day content collection for each Schools Triathlon event and create content for local newspapers, host schools and websites 
• Develop a media list and share a press release with each promptly after each event
• Work with our Head of Sponsorship to ensure that our Triathlon sponsors are included in our external communications.

2. Lead on a university challenge partnership 

• Manage one university account we have secured for Mount Kilimanjaro or Machu Picchu in 2024. This includes pitching to confirm RAGs, recruitment to get students to join a hike and fundraising support calls to all participants so that they reach their fundraising targets and deadlines.
• Work with our Tanzania Hub to offer extras for those hiking Mount Kilimanjaro and may want to visit our Restless Development office and meet young leaders we work with.
• Support Challenge Leaders through in-person events and calls to ensure that they have a complete team and feel prepared to undertake their challenge.
• Liaise with a third company party who we have a partnership with and will be delivering the hikes.
• Offer other hikes/treks to corporates and individuals if appropriate.

3. Other 

• Must attend the Schools Triathlons on Sundays from 21 April to 19 May, and other occasional evening and weekend work, for which time off in lieu will be given
• Many of the schools we have relationships with are not accessible by public transport, so it is vital you have access to a reliable roadworthy vehicle. All travel will be reimbursed in accordance with Restless Development’s travel policy.
• Log relevant information onto Restless Development’s database, CiviCRM and use CiviCRM to strategically manage workload and report on KPIs every month.
• Undertake any other duties as requested by the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships to support the Fundraising Teams joint mission.
• Ad hoc - evening and weekend work with partners or for the wider team, including meetings and events (time in lieu will be given).

Job title: Fundraising Events Coordinator

Location: This role will be remotely based in no more than 15 minutes drive from either Southampton, Winchester, Bournemouth or Salisbury.

Salary: £30,893 per annum

Preferred start date: as soon as possible ( December).

Length of contract: Permanent

Reports to: Fundraising Event Manager

Expected travel: Frequent travel around your county and other areas in the UK for school assemblies and university/school meetings. Occasional evening and weekend work for Schools Triathlon events in April-May and other stewardship events which time off in lieu will be given. Occasional overseas travel to Restless Development Hubs may be possible if of interest.

Other requirements: Must have a full drivers licence and access to a vehicle. Will be required to complete DBS check. 

About you

We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with our values.

Our value: HEART - We are who we serve. We are brave.

• Supports managers to embed a values led culture within their team. Uses values to guide decision making and group actions.
• Is driven to generate ideas which continually improve ways of working, involving others in problem solving. Adapts style to cope with and support others through change.

Our value: HEAD - Delivers Quality. We are 100% professional.

• Strives for continual improvement against individual goals, seeking opportunities to maximise their contribution to team priorities. Supports others to deliver quality and improve their work. Takes ownership for ensuring value-for-money in the areas for which they take partial ownership.
• With guidance, takes ownership for programme elements and/or internal processes.  Considers underlying issues and Restless Values when making operational decisions.

Our value: VOICE - We generate leaders. We are proud to carry the banner for youth-led development.

• Confidently leads programme elements and/or internal processes. Will typically manage one or more junior staff members and is seen as a leader amongst their peers.
• Regularly seeks feedback and evaluates own performance, creating opportunities for personal development. Develops others through proactive sharing of knowledge, skills and opportunities.

Our value: HANDS - We are in it together. We listen and learn.

• Confidently adapts their communication style to suit their audience. Is able to influence others to build shared understanding.
• Seeks opportunities to collaboratively deliver quality against team goals by building strong relationships with colleagues from across the organisation. Works with external partners to maximise mutual benefits.

Skills and experience

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent planning, organisational and logistical skills
• Public speaking and presentation experience
• Strong IT skills (inc Excel), strong numeracy skills to process financial data
• Ability to work to deadlines and balance multiple priorities
• Strong IT skills (inc Excel), strong numeracy skills to process financial data
• Ability to manage own time and work autonomously 
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively 
• Full drivers licence and access to a vehicle 

Desirable

• Interest in/ knowledge of international development
• Interest in/ experience planning/delivering events 
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to manage high performing relationships with multiple stakeholders

Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Restless Development will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance.

What we do for you

Remuneration

We are proud to commit to a transparent global salary scale, ensuring a fair and comparable system of pay across all global locations. In addition to salary, we offer pension contributions and other benefits in accordance with the local Hub.

Values and Culture

At Restless Development, we’re proud that the strength and integrity of our Values has been recognised by staff, young people, donors and others who we work with.  Beyond this, we have a culture of recognising and celebrating both our Values and our global achievements with monthly Values Champions and an annual Values Day.

Work-life Balance

It goes without saying that we work hard at Restless Development. We also recognise the importance of helping staff to maintain a positive work-life balance by offering:

• 24 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays and with an extra day of annual leave given for each full year of service, up to a maximum of 28 days).
• Birthday Leave
• Access to flexible working.
• Generous study leave, maternity, paternity or adoption leave, and other leave allowances.

Professional Development

Restless Development is proud to be an employer who recognises potential and invests in the development of its staff.  We are committed to the professional development of our staff through:

• Empowering opportunities to work on significant projects which stretch and inspire staff – allowing them to develop on-the-job. 
• Regular performance management.
• Training and development opportunities, including supporting our staff to identify mentors both within and outside of the agency.
• Quarterly Staff Workshops for all staff to give and receive agency updates, receive training, and socialise.

Travel and Medical Insurance

When travelling abroad with work, all staff will be covered by Restless Development’s travel and medical insurance.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter that provides tangible examples of how your skills, knowledge and experience will support your ability to perform the key priorities outlined in the above job description (using no more than 750 words)

The role will be focused on leading the organisation's fundraising team in order to achieve income generation targets to match the service delivery aspirations of the organisation.

This post holder will be a fundraising professional with integrity, passion, motivation and ingenuity. The postholder will be innovative and creative in their approach in an organisation that welcomes opportunities to do things a little differently.

The key focus of the post will be:

• Maintaining and expanding the current income generation of AWARE
• Developing our fundraising offer through diversifying our fundraising plans whilst focusing on those which are effective
• Supporting the strategic development of the organisation
• Responsibility for the development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of the organisation's fundraising strategy

Closing date: 12 noon on Thursday 7th December 

Interview dates: Interviews will take place on 15th, 18th & 19th December

Please read the Job Information Pack thoroughly and then complete the Application Form for this role, ensuring you have included contact details, as well as any dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the recruitment timetable.