Would you like to work in a lively and effective organisation that is behind a growing movement of people building genuinely and permanently affordable homes

Do you thrive on the challenge of running advocacy and communications campaigns to mainstream new ideas, support grassroots organisations and generate income?

We are seeking a candidate to cover our existing manager's maternity leave for 15 months, allowing handover before and after the leave.

Community land trusts (CLTs) are a growing force for social good. They are set up and run by ordinary people to develop and manage affordable homes as well as shops, pubs and other assets that are important to that community. 

As the Campaigns and Business Development Manager you will play a key role with our Chief Executive to ensure we maximise our impact while increasing our income from our services.

About the National CLT Network

The National CLT Network is the national membership body for community land trusts established in 2010. We provide resources, training and advice for CLTs, and work with government, local authorities, lenders and funders to establish the best conditions for CLTs to grow and flourish.

We are a small, dedicated and ambitious team. In the decade since we were founded we have been highly successful in raising the profile of CLTs in government and industry, and now want to take the community ownership of land and affordable housing mainstream.

Our successes have had the following impact:

• A rapid growth in CLTs from 30 in 2010 to over 340 in 2020;

• One in three local authorities providing some kind of support to CLTs in their area;

• Over 1,000 homes built by CLTs with another 23,000 community led homes in the pipeline.

About the role

Working closely with our small, dynamic and ambitious team, this role will work at a senior level to ensure the National CLT Network delivers effective advocacy and communications campaigns, and to deliver a set of services for members and third parties that achieve impact and income. You will work closely with the Chief Executive and two officers, who you will line manage.

Areas of responsibility:

• The development and implementation of advocacy and communications campaigns, led by the Chief Executive.

• Managing communications and marketing channels including media relations, our website, social media and publications.

• Leading the membership service including recruitment and renewal, a programme of events, and fee-paying services.

• Development of other services that achieve our aims while also generating income for the charity, including fee-paying events, sponsorship opportunities and corporate partnerships.

The challenges and opportunities for this role in the coming year include:

• Developing our next major advocacy campaign, and continuing our Parliamentary and sector lobbying to extend the Community Housing Fund.

• Bedding in a brand new website.

• Renewing and rethinking partnerships with four corporate partners, and looking for new partnership opportunities.

• Bringing in new sources of income to expand the team’s capacity and grow the charity.

• Developing our membership offer to deliver greater value more efficiently, and support a growth in membership.

Details

The role is for a fixed term 15-month post with the desired start date being 29th March or 5th April to cover our existing manager’s maternity leave, and ending on the 18th June.

The role is part time: 4 days/28 hours a week, the working pattern is negotiable.

The salary is £30,400 - £34,400 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience (£37,000 - £43,000 FTE)

Benefits include 24 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rated from 30 FTE), a generous employer match scheme for pension contributions, healthcare and a personal training budget. Full terms and conditions available in the job pack.

Director of Services – Warwickshire and Worcestershire - 37hrs per week – circa £38,000 pro rata

Springfield Mind is the local Mind charity for South Warwickshire and Worcestershire. It works to improve wellbeing to prevent mental health problems in Warwickshire and Worcestershire. We have a vacancy for the role of Director of Services and are seeking an inspirational candidate to lead service development and delivery to improve the lives of people living with mental ill health.

Working directly to the CEO the Director of Services will be responsible for the development and delivery of the organisation’s charitable and income generation services complying with contractual and financial obligations.  They will ensure all services meet the highest standards of service delivery, staff are trained, motivated and committed to improving the wellbeing of those affected by mental health problems.

The post holder will be an active member of the senior management team and will contribute towards the strategic development and operational management of all areas within the organisation together with the continued growth and development of Springfield Mind.  They will identify new user focused business and service models whilst developing existing services to maximise the charity’s income and long-term sustainability, ensuring services are inclusive to the needs of the individuals who require our services.

Closing date: 22nd January 2021

Interviews preliminary set to take place on 28th and 29th January 2021

FULL APPLICATION PACK MUST BE DOWNLOADED AND SUBMITTED

We are Korea Future Initiative. We document violations, establish truths, and sound alarms.

Based in London and Seoul, Korea Future Initiative (KFI) is an NGO that supports human rights in North Korea. We use information technologies and documentation methods to organise and present data about violations. We are passionate about establishing the truth and advocating for justice. Our team works in London, Seoul and throughout China and Southeast Asia, and includes North Korean exiles.

KFI is a small, international organisation that punches above its weight. We have provided direct support to victims, briefed governments around the world, been the first to report on violations, and have mobilised the exiled community to speak out. Our strong networks across the United Kingdom and South Korea afford us with a remarkable network and level of trust with human rights organisations and exile-led North Korean NGOs.

AIM & PURPOSE OF ENGAGING A FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT

KFI is a fast-growing non-profit currently with multi-year grant funding secured. We want to expand and diversify our income streams to include public fundraising. This is a brand-new fundraising area for KFI and we hope to use this new income streams to help us diversify our income to reduce our current reliance on grants over the next 3-5 years. As such, there will be no specific financial target attached to the consultancy.

KFI is seeking a consultant with a record of achievement in developing public fundraising within human rights organisations to help us increase and diversify our income streams. The consultant will report to the CEO of KFI and deliver the following outputs and activities:

1. Conduct a feasibility study
2. Further develop our Case for Support to appeal to members of the public
3. Develop a Multi-year Public Fundraising Strategy
4. Develop an Annual Action Plan for the next 5 years.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Ideal

• Significant public fundraising experience in the international human rights and/or international development sectors, with particular experience in developing strategies from scratch.

Other

• Knowledge of the human rights sector and ability to demonstrate a commitment to the values and mission of KFI

FEES and CONTRACT LENGTH

It is anticipated that a consultant will be formally engaged in April 2021 and that the role will last 3 - 6 months. This will be confirmed at interview stage. This role can be performed remotely from anywhere with internet access.

Our maximum budget for the fundraising consultancy contract, including consultant expenses and VAT where applicable, is £5,000. The agreed fee would be paid at intervals according to an agreed delivery plan and on receipt of an invoice.

The consultant is responsible for all income tax liabilities and National Insurance or similar contributions relating to the fee payment as required by law. The consultant required to have relevant insurances in place including Professional Indemnity Insurance and, if appropriate, Employers’ Liability Insurance as required by law. On appointment, the contractor will need to provide a statement about how they manage personal data to GDPR.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications close on February 14th. We will be holding interviews in the last week of February

Applicants are required to submit:

• An up-to-date CV
• A maximum 2-page proposal, laying out how they plan to approach the work, the timelines they would envisage, the costs, the final deliverables to KFI, and a list of three professional references.

The candidates will be shortlisted for an interview via Zoom or Skype.

Frontline Services Day Adviser x2 posts

Full time at 35 hours

Home based, UK 

Salary: £21,000 - £25,000 Dependent on experience

Permanent

GamCare is the UK’s leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling-related harms.

GamCare operate the National Gambling HelpLine to provide information, advice and support for anyone affected by problem gambling as well as providing free treatment across England, Scotland and Wales.

GamCare is now looking to recruit two Frontline Services Day Advisers on a full-time basis to work across our support services.

Advisers Key Responsibilities include:

• Providing empathic advice and support to callers via our Freephone HelpLine and web chat NetLine;
• Identifying appropriate clinical and non-clinical support including referral and signposting to other services;
• Undertaking Brief and Extended Brief Interventions;
• Ensuring safeguarding issues are managed effectively;
• Maintaining caller and call records on our database;
• Moderating our online Forum and Chatrooms.

We operate the National Gambling HelpLine 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are looking for people to work flexibly across several shifts, including weekend and evening work on a regular basis between 8am and midnight.

You should have previous experience in working in a helpline or clinical/addiction setting. You should have excellent ICT skills. Training, supervision and a full CPD-programme is offered to staff.

The role is home-based; however, you will occasionally be required to attend training and update sessions in our offices in London. You will need to ensure that you have a confidential space within your home to work from, a home working risk assessment will be carried out by your line manager. 

You will form part of an enthusiastic team working and committed to supporting those affected by problem gambling across Great Britain.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

To apply, please go onto the GamCare website and complete an application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Survey.

If you would like acknowledgement that your application has been received, please ensure the application is attached and put the following subject in your email:

Job application: <name of vacancy>

Please note that if the subject is not correct, you may not receive a confirmation.

To discuss the role further please email Fiona Macleod Senior Service Manager. Application forms forwarded to this email will not be accepted.

Previous applicants need not apply. Please note we do not accept CVs

GamCare is committed to processing your personal data fairly, lawfully and transparently in line with GDPR. For further information on GamCare’s recruitment privacy notice please refer to our website.

Closing date for applications is Monday 15 February 2021 at 9am

Interviews will be held via video conference

Please note: Your application will not be considered without submitting a cover letter and including your notice period.

Role: Regional Partner - Midlands (home-based with regional travel and occasionally national travel).

Are you a good fit?

You want to work with a highly respected and aspirational brand, at the heart of a network of many of the UK’s leading figures and employers. 

You know that technology has a significant role to play, but that human interaction and relationships are of even greater importance.

You want to feel like a valued member of a growing team, in an organisation which recognises that that its people are not just a number, but its greatest asset and part of an extended family, working together to support each other to meet organisational and not just individual goals.

Ideal candidates will be looking for a demanding post in a fast moving entrepreneurial charity. This is an exciting time to join our team as we take Speakers for Schools to the next level. 

You should be sociable and confident and happy building and maintaining relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders

What is Speakers for Schools?

Founded by ITV Political Editor Robert Peston (Trustee), and chaired by Andrew Law (Caxton Associates), Speakers for Schools was created to help level the playing field for UK state schools and their students by giving them the same access to the UK’s leading figures from politics, business, science, sport, the arts and more, as that enjoyed by private schools.

Bill Gates, Baroness (Martha) Lane Fox, Professor Brian Cox, David Dein, David Cameron, Natalie Bennett, Ed Balls, Naomi Campbell and over two thousand other influential, eminent and inspirational people, have been kind enough to volunteer their time to speak with Speakers for Schools. Almost a million Young People have attended a Speakers for Schools talk.

In 2016, we launched our Experience Programme. Experience works with our outstanding network of speakers and partner employers, to offer young people, amazing work experience opportunities, which would often be out of reach to them.

Our Experience Programme has more than trebled in impact since September as employers such as the Bank of England, M&C Saatchi, Disney, Spotify, Santander, Morgan Sindal, BA, BP, Cisco and others offer placements to thousands of Young People. In March we launched a ground-breaking virtual work experience programme in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Main purpose of role

You will be championing the Midlands by creating an ecosystem of employers, schools and young people to provide equal opportunities for all. Based remotely, with frequent travel to stakeholders across your region. 

Leading our community - Focusing on relationships, connectivity and working to bring leaders together in a shared mission of equal access. You will be responsible for connecting a network of schools, colleges, employers and partners in the Midlands.

Delivering our experience - Forging a regional ecosystem to provide quality experiences for young people with regional employers. Bringing innovation to work experiences and skills across the region to build a talent pipeline, bespoke for the your region.

Driving our impact - Supporting young people in developing their aspirations is at the core of what we do. The absolute essence of your role will be to transform lives through ambition-changing experiences, opening opportunities for those with the highest needs.

Key Duties

• Manage relationships with stakeholders ensuring an exceptional experience.
• Creatively communicating with stakeholders to keep them engaged and active.
• Proactively reach out to schools and employers to onboard them to our mission.
• Collaborate with the delivery team to ensure a seamless service for work experiences.
• Working with internal systems and processes for a slick operation and clear reporting.

Key Skills

• High energy communicator with consistency, character and care, ensuring all you reach feel motivated to work with you as an eminent champion for employability in your region.
• Detailed operator with the wide vision to see the whole scope of your region and connect the dots to open up vast pathways for student experience with logic and efficiency.
• Key collaborator able to connect with the national team and the London head office, to gain what you need to support your region and give to our overall charitable objectives. 

Key Experiences

• Good experience working in or around careers and employability
• Good experience networking, relationship managing or community building experience.

We are looking for people who:

• Are sociable and confident and happy building and maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Excel at organising their workload and enjoy driving work forward independently
• Think strategically and can change tactics while still meeting larger objectives

We are looking forward to holding video interviews through January and appointing our Regional Partner swiftly so we can start delivering a difference in February and beyond. You must have the right to work in the UK without visa restriction to be considered.

It's not just a matter of qualifications. As an eclectic team, one size does not fit all. A degree level qualification may be useful, but experience, effort and amazing communication skills is just as valuable.

Why us?

Speakers for Schools are a dynamic, swift-moving and fast-growing charity. We are on a mission to support a million young people across the UK annually by 2023. Having taken the first steps on the road to achieving this, our team has doubled in size in the past year. This has supported 278% growth in our Experience programme and 10% growth in our Inspiration programme during the past 12 months.

We want to level the playing field, making sure that all young people can access inspirational opportunities and experiences to fuel their ambition.

We are united and unique in our mission to transform lives through raising aspirations of millions of young people every year. Each year, 1,500 senior leaders, celebrities and industry experts deliver a difference to by sharing their story with students in schools and colleges in every corner of the UK. We connect employers such as Disney, The Bank of England, Spotify PwC and almost two hundred others to communities to provide access to the top opportunities for all across the UK. With us, you will be part of inspiring a generation to reach higher, broaden horizons and get equal access to the top.

To keep growing our charity and our impact, we need top talent and we are committed to treasuring, developing and supporting them to thrive within their roles.

Diversity at our core

At Speakers for Schools, we are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

We welcome applications from all, including those where employment has been affected by Covid19 and those seeking to change careers. Diversity is at our core, join us.

How to Apply:

Please apply as soon as possible submitting your CV and a one page covering letter which outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period.

Please make it clear in your cover letter what previous experience you have working with Salesforce. 

Please note, if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered.

Appointees are subject to a successful DBS check, as contact with young people is likely.

The Journey to joining Speakers for Schools:

Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received, before the closing date, and will take place over Microsoft Teams. We may appoint before this date depending on applications.

Do you want to work somewhere that no two days are the same?

Where you make a difference to people`s lives?
...and one that values yours?

Yes? Work for us - The WEA. Create real change, and be a part of something bigger.

We have a new and exciting role for a Media Communications Manager.

The Media Communications Manager will play a vital role in raising the visibility of WEA`s impact on its students and the communities they live in and our teaching expertise.

During this six month post you will:
1.Establish our PR activity, developing and delivering campaigns in house and, occasionally, with the assistance of an external PR company;
2.Monitor our press coverage, social media commentary and manage media enquiries and social media response, jumping on opportunities and managing risk;
3.Develop case studies for events, publications, news and media releases, as our student stories are incredibly powerful.

If you are an experienced PR or Media Relations Manager with:
1. A track record of delivering results through integrated media and social media campaigns,
2. A flair for writing, and
3. A passion for education and its role in delivering social justice,
Then this is just the role for you!

If you love to get creative, enjoy networking, aren’t afraid of some hard work and enjoy celebrating the fruits of your labours with your colleagues, then please apply. We look forward to hearing from you.

Interviews for this role will be held on 3 February 2021.

Be part of the creative and agile team behind Bite Back 2030’s exceptional teenage activists. Join us as our Communications Manager and contribute to a 10-year journey to help make the food system healthier and fairer and achieve our goal of halving childhood obesity by 2030.

BACKGROUND

Young people today are up against a flood of unhealthy food, pouring out of our highstreets, supermarkets and school canteens. As a result processed foods, snacks, soft drinks and takeaways, are playing too big a role in their lives.  Junk food is cheap and easy to access at a time when 3.3m young people under the age of 18 have overweight or obesity. Rates among our poorest are double those of our wealthiest young people.

Covid-19 has only further served to highlight the injustices in the food system and sharpen the focus on the impact obesity has on health outcomes.  There is a political moment now to accelerate change.

We believe young people are the key voice in driving this change in our food system.  It is a really exciting time to join the organisation - we are still a start-up but with ambitious plans for growth and impact.

Co-founded by Jamie Oliver and launched in October 2019, our Youth Board have already featured widely in the media campaigning on a range of issues including Free School Meals, a 9pm watershed on junk food advertising and the upcoming Trade Deals.  This summer, 77 new youth leaders joined our movement and we plan to recruit, train and support 1,000 young people over the next three years to deliver high impact national and local campaigns. Their stories are the backbone of our content.

We are now seeking a creative, self-motivated individual to join as Communications Manager reporting to the Director of Communications. You will collaborate across  our small and agile team and work closely with our young activists to raise the profile of Bite Back.  We are impact and youth-led, using creative, content-led campaigns and coalitions to achieve our goals.

We are at the start of our 10-year journey but have developed a compelling brand and a strong narrative.  Our campaigns must continue to capture the public imagination and drive PR and media interest so they contribute to building our movement.  We also have a team of celebrity Ambassadors that work with us to amplify the voice and impact of our young people.

The Communications Manager will be critical to creating and delivering comms to a broad range of stakeholders. You will be a key influence over the Bite Back brand and will provide editorial and creative support across the whole team.  Key responsibilities include:

• Content creation including blogs, the weekly newsletter and collateral for events. 

• Day to day management of the website including content and updates

• Events support, including planning and delivery

• Provision of editorial support across the team, including our youth leaders.

• First port of call for press enquiries

• Drafting of press releases, comments and briefing documents

• Monitoring media coverage and generating insight

• Acting as brand guardian on all external communications

• Audience analysis and tailored messaging

• Supporting with the management of charity Ambassadors

We are looking for someone with:

• A passion for young people’s health, nutrition and social justice

• A can-do attitude and great sense of humor.

• Strong influencing skills 

• Great communications skills and a proven record of building relationships across sectors.

• Excellent writing skills.

• Previous experience of engaging media and managing enquiries and responses.

• Experience of managing websites

• Creative flair and proven track record of developing and commissioning high quality creative content (including on a tight budget)

We are open and flexible so this role can be a full-time role or can flex depending on the availability and preference of the chosen candidate

Please apply with a CV and Cover Letter explaining why you are a good candidate for this position. 

Timelines

• Applications close Monday 25th of January at 12pm

• Initial interviews w/c 1st February 

We are looking for a Communications Coordinator with a strong passion and commitment to social and environmental justice to join our team. You will be an accomplished communicator able to convey the Rainforest Foundation UK’s unique approach to different audiences in a way that compels them to act. This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation working at the nexus of human rights and tropical forest protection. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications Coordinator will be responsible for communicating our work to a range of stakeholders.

 1. Strategy, planning and brand

• Implement RFUK’s media and communications strategy and work plan and responsible for delivering the relevant targets.

• Set out annual Communications and PR budget and monitor its expenditure.
• Ensure that all external and internal communications are consistent with RFUK’s brand guidelines and organisational messaging.

2. Communications

• Support the Programmes team to create quality content and publications, liaising with external design agencies and suppliers and disseminating these to identified target audiences.
• Ensure that written and image content of RFUK’s website and social media channels is fresh, engaging, accurate and up to date.
• Working with others, lead initiatives to increase traffic to RFUK’s website and social media platforms, monitor their use and make recommendations for improvement. 
• Produce and disseminate fundraising and campaign materials, including supporter newsletters.

3. Press and PR

• Support public awareness of RFUK’s programmes, campaigns, partnerships and fundraising with appropriate media outreach, including writing content for press releases and other materials as and when required.
• Develop and maintain a press engagement strategy: analyse trends in press and media coverage and proactively identify and sell RFUK stories with media value, disseminating them and following up as appropriate.
• Cultivate new and foster existing relations with key contacts in the print, digital and audio-visual media.

• Maintaining RFUK media impact log and media distribution lists.

4. Other

• Organise and manage RFUK’s audio-visual materials’ library including digital and printed images, film and video as appropriate. 
• Work collaboratively to develop and maintain a bank of appropriate case stories, quotes and messages so that information disseminated to supporters remains new, fresh and motivating.

• Maintain distribution lists, ensuring GDPR compliance.
• With the Operations Manager, ensure effective internal communications including by providing weekly press summaries.

• Where necessary, support other staff through the provision of training in media and communications techniques.
• Recruit and manage volunteers to support media and communications as necessary.
• To carry out any other duties from time to time, as determined by the Executive Director.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications/skills/experience

Essential:

• At least 4 years’ experience working in the charity sector, or similar environment
• Knowledge of how the media and journalists work
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to adapt styles to meet the needs of different audiences
• Knowledge of publications’ design and print production
• Social media savvy
• Able to manage external suppliers and agencies, ensuring value for money
• Proficient IT skills to include good knowledge of Desktop Publishing and online content management engine
• Education to degree level, or equivalent
• The motivation and ability to look for new ways of promoting RFUK’s work
• Ability to represent RFUK externally
• Visual literacy
• Proven ability to manage workloads and follow through projects from beginning to end

Desirable:

• Good understanding of environment/development/human rights issues
• Experience of working on advocacy/campaigns
• Fluency in French and/or Spanish
• Experience of working in a charity fundraising environment
• Proficiency in design software programmes and video editing
•  Experience of day to day Press Office work

Personal Skills and Attributes

• Strong personal commitment to RFUK’s mission and to social and environmental justice in general

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and oral

• Cultural sensitivity

• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise, make decisions, work autonomously and to tight deadlines
• An enthusiastic, flexible approach, with the ability to work co-operatively as part of a small team
• Personal integrity

SUMMARY, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The post is offered on a 2-year fixed term contract on a part-time basis with possibility of extension. The role will be subject to a 6-month probationary period. There may be a possibility for this role to evolve into a full-time position.

The post is based in our North London office. Flexible or remote working arrangements will be considered for exceptional candidates.

The starting salary is £35,525 pro rata.

Monthly salary is paid by Bank Automated Credit transfer, on the 25th of every month.

Holidays, sick pay and other benefits are provided in accordance with statutory requirements. 30 days paid leave per year are offered pro rata.

Workplace pension (4% employer contribution).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES  

RFUK is an equal opportunities employer, and makes no discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, age, physical abilities, religious or sexual persuasion.

HOW TO APPLY

 Interested candidates should send your CV and with a cover letter of two pages maximum, explaining your motivation and providing concrete evidence of why you are suitable for the position. Please also specify where you saw the job advertisement. 

The deadline for submission is 31 January 2021.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

THE RAINFOREST FOUNDATION UK

The Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting indigenous peoples and traditional populations of the world’s rainforests in their efforts to protect their environment and fulfil their rights to land, life and livelihood.

Do you have a passion for wildlife and the natural world? Can you inspire people to explore, learn about and care for their local wildlife through your writing? This could be the job for you...

We are looking for an enthusiastic Communications Officer to join our Fundraising, Membership and Communications team. Help us promote Avon Wildlife Trust and the work we do with nature, wildlife, and people by working on our membership magazine, creating organisation-wide communications plans, and creating diverse, compelling content.

If you are an experienced communicator with the skills to bring nature to life in fun and creative ways, then we’d love to hear from you.

The Wildlife Trusts value diversity. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 27th January 2021

First interviews for shortlisted candidates will be on Thursday 4th February 2021. Second interviews on Tuesday 9th February 2021.

No CVs or agencies please.

Charity No: 280422

Exciting new opportunity to be part of a dynamic team who are passionate about improving children's life chances through reading for pleasure. You will be managing and growing our wonderful team of volunteers, the backbone of what we do.

Please note: we will be interviewing throughout January, so apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 

About Doorstep Library

Here at Doorstep Library we believe in the power of words to take you places. We are a not-for-profit community organisation dedicated to bringing the gift of books and the joy of reading into the homes of families who need our support. Our Home and Online Reading Volunteers go into homes in disadvantaged areas across London, to inspire a love of books, of stories and storytelling, and to instil a lifelong passion for reading.

Equipped with a reading stool and a supply of books, our volunteers are right on the doorstep,

ready to use books to fuel children’s natural love of stories, fire their imaginations, and encourage their appreciation of reading. Our goal is to help each child develop the self-confidence and essential skills they need to access all the opportunities that will come their way in life. Whether in person, or online, we are there to support children and families who need us most. 

The organisation has gone from strength to strength. Now in our 10th year we will shortly be expanding into our fourth London borough and launching our new Online Reading Corner – bringing our unique service to even more families. 

About the role

We are looking for a Volunteer Recruitment Officer to report to the Programme Manager. This full-time role will support the delivery of our Programmes strategy, working closely with the Project Coordinators and the Marketing team.

You will be truly passionate about the work that we do to support children and families in disadvantaged areas of London. As part of our expansion we are currently setting up new on-the-ground projects and launching our brand new online reading service. We are also in the process of launching a new website, which features a Family Resources area and a new members’ area for Volunteers. To enable us to meet the needs of more families we need to recruit new volunteers for both our Online and our Home Reading Volunteer services.

You will be a highly organised people-person, responsible for recruiting, training and managing the day-to-day needs of our growing team of volunteers. You will also work closely with the marketing team to monitor and manage our volunteer recruitment spaces, as well as overseeing broader communications with our volunteers.

You will bring excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire others about our work.  With outstanding interpersonal skills you will have the ability to forge new relationships and you’ll thrive on helping us to build a team of committed and passionate volunteers. 

It is also a requirement of this role that you become a weekly Doorstep Library Home and/or Online Reading Volunteer so that you can support the needs of our volunteers with an in-depth understanding of our volunteering process. (This will involve working until 7pm once a week during term-time.)

Please download the full Job Description and Application form, attached to this advert or on our website. 

Are you a talented fundraiser with a deep commitment to world mission?

Working with partners across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, Feba is all about the creative use of radio and other audio media to inspire people to follow Jesus Christ.We have a particular focus on ‘closed countries’ and ‘hard-to-reach’ people groups, including places where Christians face persecution for their faith. We are looking for an outstanding, experienced and highly motivated individual for this important new role.

Key responsibilities include:

·developing strong and enduring relationships with current and potential major donors and family trust funds;

·creating compelling, relevant and tailored funding proposals;

·designing and developing a targeted contact strategy and bespoke cultivation plan;

·co-creating a new major donor development strategy.

You will have:

·a clear demonstrable personal Christian faith and a commitment to Feba’s ministry;

·a successful track record of securing five or six figure grants from trusts and foundations, and/or held a major fundraising role;

·a strong, engaging presence with individuals and groups;

·the ability to negotiate and influence effectively, with strong written and verbal skills;

·great networking skills and familiar with the current landscape, approaches and techniques.

The Feba team is small (currently less than 10 people), all of whom care passionately about what we do. We love to roll up our sleeves, try new ways of doing things and support each other so that we can achieve our goals.If that sounds like you and you share our vision and values, then we’d love to hear from you.

Salary:Circa £21,000 per annum for 21 hours (FTE £35,000 p.a.)

Hours:21 hours per week

Location:A combination of both office and home-based working, so the postholder is likely to live within reasonable traveling distance of West Sussex.

Closing date:9.00am on 1st February 2021

Preliminary interview:   Wednesday 3rd February 2021

(via video conferencing)

Panel interview:Friday 5th February 2021

This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a committed evangelical Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.