About us 

The Fawcett Society is the UK’s leading membership charity campaigning for gender equality and women’s rights.Our vision is for a society in which women and girls in all their diversity are equal and truly free to fulfil their potential; creating a stronger, happier better future for us all.

We publish compelling research to educate, inform and lead the debate; we bring together politicians, academics, grassroots activists and wider civil society to develop innovative, practical solutions; we work with employers and in schools and we campaign with women and men to make change happen.  

We played a leading role in securing the Equal Pay Act and Sex Discrimination Act. In recent years we have campaigned successfully for the introduction of gender pay gap reporting, for changes in Government policy on sexual harassment following the #MeToo movement, and to get diverse women’s voices heard in new city region devolution. Fawcett is a small national charity with a high profile, and an ambitious agenda.  

The role 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our busy team and it comes as we all face a challenging time. Fawcett’s focus on women and girls’ lives is critical as the COVID crisis risks turning the clock back on gender equality.  This post will be central to our policy and research team, including leading on a number of projects addressing issues such as different models of paid childcare, response to the pandemic, and women’s hidden volunteering that supports social and medical care.

We are looking for an experienced research and policy specialist with a strong, intersectional understanding of the gender policy issues we work on, who is comfortable working with a range of qualitative and quantitative research approaches and who thrives on being part of a small, dynamic, collaborative team. You will oversee varied projects from inception to delivery, managing budgets and timelines, and will be able to work with the team to campaign for the changes your reports recommend. The role offers opportunities to present to audiences and the media. 

We offer 

You will be able to work flexibly, anywhere from 2.5 to 5 days per week, from home or in our London office as preferred. We offer 28 days’ leave, 5% employer contribution to pensions, and a generous parental leave package.

Someone in the UK is diagnosed with a blood cancer every 16 minutes.

Blood cancer is the fifth most common type of cancer in the UK but the third most common cause of cancer death. And, blood cancer patients are one of the most at risk from COVID-19.

Leukaemia UK is a leading UK blood cancer charity created through a recent merger, with ambitious plans for growth to improve the lives of those affected, by funding world class research and ground-breaking care.

We are looking for an outgoing and enthusiastic Supporter Care Officer to join our team, carrying out essential supporter engagement and administrative activities. With previous experience of providing excellent customer service, you will have the ability and confidence to communicate with a variety of people, engaging with supporters by phone, email and in writing about a wide range of enquiries.

The Supporter Care Officer is at the heart of the charity, supporting the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team to carry out their roles effectively and efficiently alongside ensuring that supporters, potential donors and members of the public receive an excellent standard of customer care. Maintaining supporter satisfaction and generating the maximum amount of income for blood cancer research.

Recruitment Timeline

Tuesday 10th August 9am – Applications Close

Wednesday 11th – Friday 13th August – Short call with Fiona Hazell, CEO (30 minutes)

Tuesday 17th - Wednesday 18th August - Interviews

SENIOR FUNDRAISING OFFICER

FULL-TIME

9 MONTHS FIXED TERM MATERNITY COVER

SALARY: £31,886 per annum (FTE for 37 hours a week)

Carers in Hertfordshire is a well-respected, independent, carer-led charity, established in 1995.  The charity works to ensure that all Hertfordshire’s unpaid carers are recognised, valued and supported in their caring role, have the opportunity for a life outside caring and can exercise a collective voice in the county. We support adult carers and young carers and provide information and advice. We also arrange a variety of ways for carers to work collaboratively with professional staff in a wide range of voluntary and statutory organisations, to link our services and help those organisations to develop a carer friendly focus.

The charity has experienced significant growth over recent years, with 130 staff and over 34,000 registered unpaid family carers. During this expansion, the charity’s commitment to driving quality improvements has led to an expansion in the nature and extent of services offered, as well as national acknowledgement through a GSK Impact Award.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Fundraising Officer to join us for a period of maternity cover to further develop, drive and implement our Fundraising Strategy and Plan, which is seeking to achieve an annual income target of c.£105,000. During this period, the organization will be review its investment in fundraising with the possibility of reshaping the team to further develop the function.

The post holder will be expected to manage a programme of work, principally focused on co-ordinating and writing applications to grant-making trusts, but also supporting community fundraising events and Charity of the Year partnerships, and delivering and growing an individual giving programme.

The Senior Fundraising Officer will be responsible for proactively researching new funding opportunities, stewarding existing funder relationships, and growing our Trust & Foundations portfolio. The role will provide dedicated stewardship and support to existing fundraisers and donors and recruit supporters to raise income and profile.

A good standard of IT Skills is required, including use of databases, Microsoft Office and the internet.  The role will require travel across Hertfordshire, so you will need the ability to travel independently, have access to a car and have a full valid driving license.

This is an exciting time to join us as we develop and implement our new Fundraising Strategy in order to grow our fundraised income and develop new income streams.

For informal discussion about the role, please contact Tim Napper

Closes: 9th August, 9.00am

Interviews: 18th August

What Works for Children’s Social Care (WWCSC)  is looking to recruit a Senior Programmes Manager to work as part of a growing team, to support the delivery of existing programmes and the competitive funding of new research focused on improving outcomes for families and young people with a social worker.

At WWCSC, the Programmes team is responsible for funding the delivery of promising programmes or interventions (typically through Open Funding Rounds, or occasionally through direct awards) - as well as their accompanying evaluations.

Reporting to either the Director of Programmes or the Head of Education Programmes, this role will lead on the development and delivery of a number of priority programmes for the Centre.

The role

Programme management:

• Leading on the development and delivery of programmes, including working closely with external stakeholders to monitor performance against milestones and deliverables; this includes both programme delivery and evaluation activities.
• Potential for a particular focus on our education and schools programme, including Social Workers in Schools, Designated Safeguarding Leads Supervision, and a number of other projects that aim to increase the attainment of young people with a social worker.
• Managing programme specific budgets, risks and issues.
• Ensuring that evaluation methodology is adequately reviewed by the Research team and methodological issues addressed.
• Reviewing interim and final reports produced by delivery organisations and evaluators.
• Advising internal project teams on programme management including planning, partner management, monitoring, and reporting.
• Consulting with Practice, Policy and Communications teams to maximise dissemination and impact of our findings. 
• Contributing to regular progress reporting for the Department for Education

Funding processes

• Managing assessment of applications and peer review
• Ensuring that decision-makers have all the information required in order to be able to make decisions about which projects to fund, and which evaluators to appoint.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of WWCSC guidance, decision-making and grant management processes.

Other

• Line managing up to 1-2 Programme Managers
• Representing the organisation at external meetings and events.
• Managing Advisory Groups as needed; this could include determining membership, setting agendas and leading specific discussions in meetings.
• Other ad-hoc duties, as required.

Senior Justice Link Worker - Floating Support Service

37.5 hours per week

As part of our Islington Multidisciplinary Floating Support Service, the Islington Justice Link Service provides a flexible support to clients with Mental Health issues who come into contact with Criminal Justice System. The service also provides support to clients under MAPPA with a focus on housing need.

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life. 

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs

As the Senior Link Worker, you will hold a caseload of up to 20 clients, where you will support them to address offending behaviours, housing related issues, engaging with ETE and promoting independence.You will also be responsible for managing the referrals into the service and ensuring the service is running at capacity. Other responsibilities include, actively raising the profile of the service and promoting it to relevant stakeholders and to develop strong effective working relationships with probation officers, who you will work alongside. 

To be successful you will have: 

• A demonstrable level of experience of the range of approaches appropriate to working with someone with, one or more of the following needs: Mental or Physical heath, substance use, offending or antisocial behaviour
• A good and current understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures
• Experience of working in a client-focussed support service working with vulnerable people presenting high levels of need and risk
• Ability to engage and motivate people to move towards an appropriate level of independence and inclusion.

Our attractive benefits package includes:

• A salary increase after successfully completing six months.
• A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
• A contributory pension scheme: Single Homeless Project will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

Closing date: 29th August 2021 (at Midnight)

Interviews to be held: 9th September 2021

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant. 

Single Homeless Project is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and are IIP Silver accredited.

Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. We all share it. And it drives our Fundraising team to get out there and bring in the funds we need to protect children and prevent abuse. Join us and get more people involved in change that means everything.

We're currently looking for an experienced, and enthusiastic Senior Fundraiser to join their team. Reporting to the Fundraising Manager responsible for cause.

The Supporter Development team is crucial to ensuring that we provide the best possible supporter experience whilst maximising income for children from those who choose to support us. The Supporter Development programme is diverse and includes welcome and loyalty, through to cash appeals, raffle, products, upgrade and legacy. This role will cover the delivery of a variety of campaigns focusing on cash, upgrade, mid-value and legacy utilising a variety of channels.

Specifically the person in this role will be responsible for:

• Development and implementation of effective fundraising appeals, which could include cash, upgrade, mid-value and legacy
• Manage Supporter Development campaigns, as part of a wider programme, through a variety of channels, including: direct mail, email, digital and telemarketing
• Work closely with internal and external creative teams to deliver a variety of outstanding supporter communications
• Ongoing analysis of live campaign performance as well as in-depth end of campaign analysis against programme objectives to inform continual improvements
• Assist the Fundraising Manager with the budgeting and forecasting of Supporter Development expenditure and income
• Working with the Fundraising Manager, contribute to the development of Supporter Development programme strategies

Ideally we are looking for someone with experience in the following:

• Direct marketing experience (preferably within fundraising, although not essential) to include:

• • direct experience of campaign managing a range of direct marketing activities including direct mail, digital, email and telephone
  • management of creative (external agencies and internal team)
  • monitoring and reporting of results and other financial data
• Success in delivering results as set out in a team or departmental plan
• Experience of working with data for fundraising purposes, experience should either be in using a database to select and segment data or experience of producing briefs to do so
• A good knowledge of Windows-based software packages including word processing, spread sheets, email, collaboration tools and the internet, in order to deliver tasks and projects

Join us and you’ll become part of a team that cares about the work they do and the people they work with. You’ll discover opportunities to grow, along with challenges and a shared purpose that’ll bring the best out in you. And you’ll get to find your own way to make a difference that means more, and that impacts millions of young lives.

The successful candidate must be available to attend our London office (Weston House EC2A 3NH) with 48 hours notice.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff, volunteers, agency workers and consultants to share this commitment.

Overall purpose of the role

To provide strategic leadership for the Supporter Database team and lead the team that manages all the donations and our database.

To ensure all donations are processed in an efficient & timely manner.

Develop a robust thank you process to ensure all supporters receive the right thank you, at the right time.

To continue to ensure the database is fit for purpose and all database processes are streamlined.

Tasks and duties

1.  To review, develop & continually improve all data/donation processes.
2. To lead, manage and inspire the Supporter Database team, by undertaking regular one-to-ones, appraisals and performance reviews of any team members/ interns, to ensure they meet their SMART objectives and income targets, in order to support them in developing and delivering as Fundraisers.
3. Review and implement a robust thank you process putting supporters at the centre of everything we do.
4. Support The Fundraising Leadership Team with the development, implementation and improvement of Supporter Journeys for all income streams.
5. Create & share reports requested by fundraising teams based on specific selection criteria.
6. Create, deliver & share training material for fundraising on how to use the CRM.
7. To prepare data requested by fundraising teams to deliver fundraising campaigns.
8. Work with Fundraising team to give insight to our supporters using data analytics to allow them to deliver our supporter journeys to ensure the best possible supporter care
9. Maintain an effective income allocation process and embed across all fundraising teams
10. Ensure the team has a broad understanding and knowledge of all supporter-facing activity to enable them to provide excellent supporter care to all supporters at all times
11. Specifically, ensure the successful and timely creation of protocols and processes that ensure the database contains high quality, consistent, relevant data
12. Ensure successful and timely regular import of data onto the database.
13. Ensure effective systems are in place to monitor compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements including Data protection and Gift Aid
14. Work with the Head of IT and Governance to ensure all supporter data is held securely and robustly in line with DPA legislation and GDPR
15. Maintain a clear understanding of best practice in the fields of Supporter care and database management, developing good working relationships with peers in the sector, monitoring external development and adapting to change where needed
16. Carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Head of Fundraising, Head of Retail and Director of Income Generation.

Health & Safety

• To be aware of the safety needs of the children, siblings, parents and colleagues and adopt a preventative safety approach to all times.
• To report all accidents incidents and untoward incidents to a Deputy Head of Care and Clinical Services.
• To be aware of your health and safety responsibilities as an employee and adhere to these.

Personal development

• To adopt a positive and reflective approach to personal and professional development.
• To participate constructively in a yearly annual appraisal.
• To undertake core competencies for clinical skills and specific training and to remain updated.
• To work in conjunction with the education co-ordinators to develop your practice and care for the children.
• To work contracted hours including unsocial hours as required weekends evenings and nights.

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and will form the basis of performance appraisal.  As duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and necessary changes made with consultation.

Employees may be required to drive a Martin House pool car. These cars are insured by Martin House and it is a requirement of the insurers that we have checked that any staff who drive the cars have a current driving licence.

Martin House has a multi-professional, multi-skilled team seeking to reach out to each family in a way that most helps them.  Because of this team members may be expected to accept a different or unusual task or role.

Equality statement

Martin House is committed to providing care and improving services irrespective of race, ethnicity, disability, gender, religion or belief, age, marital status, or sexual orientation

Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

Martin House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with safer recruitment standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an (INSERT LEVEL OF DBS AND BARRING) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

All Martin House employees are expected to

• Uphold the values of Martin House and behave in a professional manner at all times.
• Value equality and diversity and comply with relevant equality legislation.
• Attend 1:1s with line manager, team meetings and annual appraisals.
• Take part in all relevant mandatory training and any other education and training considered necessary to carry out the role.
• Take responsibility for one’s own personal development.
• Cooperate with colleagues, encourage and support positive working relationships (both internally and externally) and foster a culture of respect and consideration at work.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with relevant individuals and groups, both internally and externally.
• Take responsibility for one’s own health and safety and the health and safety of others whilst at work, and comply with Health and Safety legislation.
• Comply with information governance requirements and maintain confidentiality at all times, as required.
• Work within all Martin House policies and procedures.
• Communicate a positive image of Martin House and protect its reputation.

Staff who support Martin House volunteers are expected to

• Carry out effective inductions for new volunteers in your department
• Lead and guide volunteers, providing the support needed to maintain morale and enable them to work effectively
• Supervise your volunteers appropriately in their day to day work and actively work to recognise the work that they do
• Ensure your volunteers have access to some personal time with you on a regular basis
• Ensure that your volunteers have an annual opportunity to reflect on their volunteering role with you
• Support appropriate volunteer learning and development within your team
• Communicate effectively with your volunteer team, and in line with the Martin House Staff Charter
• Play a role in the recruitment of new volunteers within your area, once appropriate training has been given
• Support the Manage performance issues with volunteers fairly and sensitively, taking advice from the HR department where appropriate

Supporter Care Manager

Dorothy House Hospice Care, Winsley

£24,907 - £30,615

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

“Giving opens the way for receiving”

~ Florence Scovell Shinn

An excellent opportunity has arisen at Dorothy House for a passionate, personable and motivated customer care professional to join the Fundraising Team as Supporter Care Manager to lead and develop the Supporter Care Team.

The Supporter Care Manager will play a critical role in supporting charity and fundraising operations ensuring the delivery of an excellent supporter journey. They will lead projects to develop new approaches, and improve existing processes and will work closely with the Heads of Fundraising, the Director of Marketing & Engagement and the IM department keeping them updated on new trends, processes and technologies.

The successful candidate will be experienced in a customer care environment, will possess high level communication skills, be confident in data management and committed to the highest level of service delivery at all times.

In return you will be supported in post to grow and develop your career and your team. You will be encouraged to offer ideas and innovation to deepen supporter engagement and you will receive a competitive remuneration package, all whilst knowing that you are helping to really make a difference in an organisation embarking on bold and ambitious plans around service delivery.

Closing Date: Tuesday 17th August - Please note we reserve the right to close early due to overwhelming response.

Do you have experience in pushing for change through advocacy or policy work ? Do you have skills in designing or conducting research or writing compelling reports?  Are you committed to working towards a world where women have equal rights to men, and have the economic independence they need to participate fully in society?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic advocacy professional to join our workforce at an interesting, challenging, but extremely rewarding and exciting time as a Senior Advocacy Officer. The ideal candidate would be a highly motivated individual with great writing skills, some experience in advocacy and policy work and preferably some experience supporting or conducting policy research. Experience in capacity building work in low and middle income countries or programme coordination would also be beneficial.

If this sounds like the sort of challenge you have been looking for, we would love to hear from you.

This is a fixed term (12 months) and part-time (3-4 days a week) position with a salary range of £25,553 - 29,641 pro rata. You’ll be entitled to 28 days of annual leave (which includes 3 that must be taken at Christmas), and other benefits. We have a lively, friendly, passionate and hard-working team, with an international and collaborative culture.

To apply, please download the job description and send us the following:

• Covering letter addressing relevant experience for the role (1,000 words max)
• Current CV – no more than two pages

For more information please see the JD. 

Apply by 12:00pm BST, Monday 16th August, 2021. Interviews will be held via Zoom on Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th of August, 2021.

The Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position – The Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we particularly welcome BAME candidates to apply. All applicants should have the right to work in the UK. We are open to receiving applications from individuals who are interested in flexible or remote working options. Please let us know if you have any access requirements of which you would like us to be aware during this process.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, please note that you will only be contacted should we wish to invite you to interview.

Thank you for your interest in the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. We look forward to receiving your application.

We are working with a fantastic charity to recruit their next Data and Supporter Care Manager you will be managing a small established team that delivers excellent customer care and detailed database management and analysis.

Main areas of work for the Data & Supporter Care Manager:
Segmentation, insight and analysis
Data governance and integrity
Monitor giving and attrition rates
Gift Aid management
Deliver training and support to users of the database
Line manage and develop a team
 

Essential criteria for the Data & Supporter Care Manager
Previous experience of managing a database
Experience of managing crystal reports
Knowledge of supporter care
Excellent communication skills

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Chloe on 02030 062787 or email [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

Recruiting for a Senior Finance Rents Officer at our Head Office in Westminster!

GBP 30,000 per annum, working 35 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Job Overview:
The Senior Finance Officer (Rents) will play a key part in the delivery of an efficient and effective Rents finance service to the business and it's customers by undertaking analysis, accounting, and reconciliation activities that ensure the completeness and accuracy of our customers' rent accounts. As well as ensuring efficient and accurate transaction processing, the successful candidate will assist in the preparation of the monthly management accounts and supporting information.

Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the timely and accurate processing of the rent debit, rent receipts and other rent and service charge adjustments
- Ensure month end reports completion as well as detailed analysis in order to recognise any errors and action accordiingly
- Held responsibility for the reconciliations of service charge control accounts
- Ensure customer payment files including Standing orders, Housing Benefit and Allpay are posted to customer accounts within one working day of the cash being received in the bank account
- Ensure the weekly posting of Housing Management system interface files
- Perform weekly reconciliation of the Rent Ledger and Rents bank account
- Undertook monthly reconciliation of rent and bank statements
- Review and clear the suspense accounts and investigate discrepancies on a weekly basis
- Manage the rents mailbox and deal promptly and effectively with all queries
- Assist in the preparation of the monthly and quarterly management accounts and supporting information
- Analyse variances and explore potential problems and agree action plans with the Finance Income Manager
- Contribute to the development and implementation of process improvements
- Prepare the Rent Review update file as per the required timescales and participate in the validation of the upload
- Responsible for the completion and implementation of new annual rental charges to all registered tenants
- Formalise/Improve liaison with the rest of the business
- Work flexibly and co-operatively as part of the team and the Finance Department
- Produced accurate and timely reports for service managers, KPI's to Board and external stakeholders on rent collection, arrears and voids

Person Specification:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage service-user involvement
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem

Essential:
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage their own workload
- At least two years experience in a rent accounting or relevant role
- Experience of balance sheet reconciliations
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Excellent IT & communication skills

Desirable:
- Experience of working in a social Housing organisation
- Experience of working with Civica Cx
- Experience of working with SUN accounts
- Graduate or AAT qualified

For the full job description, please visit the Look Ahead website.

JOB SUMMARY

Primary Purpose

To support the Corporate and Regional Fundraising Manager to develop, manage and deliver a corporate fundraising programme to service the needs of the charity and our supporters. The post-holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of agreed activity and will ensure that all campaigns are within budget and are delivered to meet key performance indicators.

Main Duties

Key responsibilities:
Relationship management

• Manage a portfolio of corporate partnerships, maximising their support and ensuring they have an excellent experience of working with Blesma
• Provide support for corporate individuals and attendees undertaking fundraising events on behalf of Blesma
• Identify and manage long term relationships with key supporters and ensure that all opportunities to develop repeat fundraising are maximised.

New business

• Support the Corporate and Regional Fundraising Manager to research and identify new business opportunities within the sector
• Support the Corporate and Regional Fundraising Manager with applications, presentations and materials to help secure new partners

Additional Duties

• Support the Corporate and Regional Fundraising Manager with high value and regional relationships
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Corporate and Regional Fundraising Manager

Financial

• Assist the Corporate and Regional Fundraising Manager to achieve agreed income and expenditure targets
• Adhere to all Blesma financial policies and guidelines and ensure all financial paperwork is produced to agreed deadlines.

Blesma

• Work with relevant Blesma departments to achieve targets, objectives, and strategic priorities identified in the Fundraising and Marketing strategy.
• Have a strong working knowledge of our organisation vision, purpose, and impact including relevant achievements through use of internal resources.

The Main Duties above are issued for the purpose of guidance and may be subject to variation.

Work Context

A member of the Operations Directorate office based at our Head Office in Chelmsford with an occasional requirement for travel to meetings and events to represent Blesma.  A preparedness to work out of office hours as required

The organisation

Worldwide mental health conditions are increasing and depression alone is on track to be the leading disease burden by 2030. The world is not yet equipped to handle this growing crisis, especially in low and middle income countries. The global COVID-19 pandemic has only increased the urgency to improve access to, and investment in, mental health care for all.

United for Global Mental Health is dedicated to creating a world that enables good mental health for all. We focus on what will make the most difference to global mental health, and we build whatever it takes to make that happen.

We ​unite: c​ampaigners, practitioners, national organisations, businesses, people with lived experiences, funders, researchers, governments, and international bodies so that they can learn, collaborate and make greater progress together.

We ​incubate​: Designing and setting up the initiatives that will make the most impact on global mental health and helping them to grow and ultimately flourish independently.

The role

We are searching for a Senior Officer to work across the organisation to support the manager/directors in developing and delivering effective strategies and initiatives to achieve change internationally and nationally. The scope of work will enable the individual to work across the organisation (e.g. advocacy, communications, fundraising) and contribute to the overall mission. This work will be mainly focused at the global level but you will also work with our national partners. 

About you

You have a proven track record in international health policy and advocacy with an eye for detail and an entrepreneurial spirit. Confident to work across the range of activities you are flexible, competent and take initiative, and have a desire to learn and grow. You are a true team player; able to take both responsibility in managing important projects and relationships and unafraid to take on essential tasks to support the team.  You have a passion for international development and mental health.

Responsibilities:

• Policy, Advocacy & Financing strategies: Support and lead the design and implementation of policy, advocacy and financing strategies for UnitedGMH and in collaboration with, or for, a range of stakeholders. 

• Policy reports and papers: Draft policy reports and papers to support high level influencing.

• Stakeholder relations: Support, and sometimes lead, engagement with key governments, the UN and other international organisations. As appropriate, directly engage and manage relationships with key decision-makers.

• Monitoring and accountability: Support the design, establishment and maintenance of monitoring and accountability systems for the organisation to track progress and impact globally and nationally on mental health; and an ability to advise stakeholders on monitoring and accountability systems.

• Partner Support: Help to build and manage coalitions and partner relations with external stakeholders including governments, UN agencies, non-governmental organisations, research institutions. 

• Campaign Support: Help to guide and support national and global campaigns to connect national campaigning to effective advocacy initiatives. 

• Communications: Support the internal and external communication activities of the organisation and develop project-based communications plans. 

• Grant and contract management: Support (and sometimes lead) the development of funding proposals for work on policy, advocacy and financing; track and report on grant deliverables.

• Funder profiles: Maintain updated profiles on key mental health funders.

• Events: Organise meetings, events and small gatherings of partners and other stakeholders. 

• Briefings: Preparing briefings for senior government officials, Ministers, and other decision-makers as well as campaign partners as required. 

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience working at the country and/or global level for a UN agency, non-governmental organisation, think tank or decision-maker.

• A strong and proven track-record of research, brief writing, and government engagement. 

• A background in health, finance and/or mental health and a degree in a relevant subject..

• Country-level experience of health programmes and engagement with different stakeholders (e.g. governments, donors, civil society).

• Demonstrated understanding of key donor government and/or national government health policy.

• Experience developing communications plans for internal and external audiences.

• Experience with grant proposal writing and project management and reporting.

• A good knowledge of Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel) and Google Workspace.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision .

• Strong team working orientation, with the ability and social skills to work collaboratively with staff at all levels.

• Highly organised with strong project management skills.

• Political sensitivity and ability to apply good judgment in decision making.

• High level of initiative, efficiency, and self-motivation.

• Experience working in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.

• Fluency in at least one additional language beyond English is strongly desired.

Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis so please do not hesitate to register your interest. 

This is a global remote role and you must already have the right to work in the country where you are based.

Senior Creative Arts Therapist

Family Futures is a Voluntary Adoption Agency specialising in providing multi-disciplinary assessments and treatment to traumatised children. We were awarded an outstanding rating for our last three inspections by OFSTED including our most recent inspection in 2018. We have a reputation for innovation and offer a high quality service - an integrated multi-disciplinary, assessment, treatment and family-finding service for children who are traumatised or have attachment difficulties. 

We are looking for an experienced creative arts therapist with extensive therapeutic experience to work at senior therapist level within our therapy team.  Experience or an interest in developing and gaining accreditation in Theraplay or Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy would be important. We are looking for someone:

• who has experience of working with children and families in a therapeutic setting, preferably in the field of fostering and adoption 

• who has an understanding of Family Futures Neuro Physiological Psychotherapy (NPP) approach to the treatment of developmentally traumatised children

• who is parent-positive and child friendly

• who wishes to develop their therapeutic skills in working with children, parents and families

• who would enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

This is an exciting and challenging role and a wonderful opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a team of professionals who are helping traumatised children and their families based on the most recent neuro-scientific research. 

Family Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The organisation follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and adults at risk of harm, and will require the successful applicant to undertake an Enhanced DBS disclosure. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of age disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Family Futures offers high-quality supervision and professional development training. We also offer a nurturing environment for staff to work in as we recognise that this is a stressful area of work. 

Further information about our post placement multidisciplinary assessment and therapy service, family finding service and professional training programme can be found on our website. 

Salary: £36, 000 - £41,000 per annum 

This is a full-time permanent position – 37.5 hours per week.

Closing date for applications is midnight Wednesday 11th August with interviews scheduled to take place on Friday 1st October 2021.