Join our award-winning Youth Empowerment team at the pioneering Cambridge House charity. 

The Youth Empowerment Coordinator will provide long-term, holistic support to at-risk 16-21-year olds living in Southwark and surrounding boroughs.

Through the delivery of weekly group workshops, personal mentoring, liaising and referring to specialist services, providing employment and life skills support, and facilitating trips and events, the Youth Empowerment Coordinator will help young people to find out what they want in life, overcome barriers, and support them to achieve their goals.

You will need to be confident working one-to-one with young people as well as delivering group workshops and activities over a range of topics. Using your initiative, you will be able to engage participants, adapt to their individual support needs and nurture their development, health and wellbeing.

Strong organisational skills are required in this multifaceted role and the post-holder must be reliable and patient, with the ability to build trust and establish positive working relationships.

Working as part of a newly expanding team, your contribution will be pivotal to the ongoing evaluation and development of the project.

Our ideal candidate will have previous relevant experience (in a paid or voluntary capacity) and:

• Be positive, enthusiastic and friendly
• Be self-motivated
• Share our commitment to our vision of a society without poverty where all people are valued, treated equally and lead fulfilling and productive lives

As an organisation we are particularly keen to ensure that our staff reflect the diverse nature of the community in which we work.

We value diversity and warmly welcome applications from disabled people, the LGBTQ+ communities and people from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We are a Disability Confident employer and will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by person specification.

To apply, email your CV and cover letter (see Recruitment Pack attached)

We are a grant-making charity supporting Anglican clergy and their families and are looking to expand our small team with the appointment of an additional full-time grants officer. You'll be based in our pleasant office near Westminster Abbey and report directly to our Director of Charitable Services.

This is a key role for the charity. You will be the main point of contact for all individual applicants to the charity and will work with colleagues to ensure that grant applications are processed efficiently, in line with our grants policy, and that applicants are dealt with compassionately and professionally.

This is an exciting time to be joining us us. Ours is a small friendly office with just eight staff, but the charity is definitely going places. In 2019 we re-launched the charity with a new brand, website and a fresh four-year strategy to 2022, with the aim of reaching more Anglican clergy families in need of our support.

We are looking for a strong team player with excellent attention to detail who is highly motivated with a 'can do' attitude and who is willing to contribute to the overall success of the charity. Experience of working in a grant-making role or knowledge of the occupational benevolence sector are essential. Candidates will also need to demonstrate good client service skills and IT literacy. Knowledge of the Church of England and the challenges facing those in ordained ministry would be an advantage. Candidates will need to demonstrate sympathy with our Christian ethos, without necessarily being practising Christians. 

We offer an attractive package, including non-contributory pension equal to 10% of gross annual salary, 35-hour week and flexi-time policy.

Clergy Support Trust is an Anglican clergy support charity governed by Royal Charter and with origins dating back to 1655. Our Patron is Her Majesty The Queen. Our purpose is to promote, sustain and renew the wellbeing of Anglican clergy, whether serving or retired, and their dependants, so that they can flourish in their ministry. Our main focus at present is the provision of financial grants to the households of eligible Anglican clergy in times of poverty or other financial hardship. In 2019 the charity gave out grants totalling over £3.1 million to 906 clergy households facing hardship or other difficulties. Income comes principally from largely unrestricted investments built up over the years, totalling almost £120 million as at 31 December 2019.

PHASE Worldwide, established in 2005, is a UK registered charity, based in Bristol that operates in Nepal.

At PHASE Worldwide, we believe that everyone, everywhere, even those in the world’s most remote places should have access to primary healthcare, education, and livelihoods opportunities.

We think that poor health, low levels of education, and few livelihood opportunities create a cycle that prevents people from a life outside of poverty. This is why, with our partner, we empower isolated communities in Nepal through integrated and sustainable programmes across the three areas of health, education, and livelihoods.

The Trusts and Grants Officer will contribute to sustaining and increasing income from trusts, foundations, and institutions, by securing vital funds for our work in Nepal.

You will be critical in leading and maintaining PHASE’s Trusts and Foundations database and independently managing applications and reporting requirements. Working with our partner, you will develop high quality proposals, budgets, and provide excellence in donor stewardship and account management for existing donors whilst developing relationships with new donors. A significant part of your role will be engaging prospective funding partners to cultivate strong and sustainable donor relationships to secure grants.

The successful candidate will have worked for a charity, in either a voluntary or paid role and will have a great understanding of trust and foundations fundraising, preferably from within the international development sector, and a proven track record of securing grants. To be successful, the individual will have strong interpersonal communication skills, excellent written English, and an awareness of how to form and maintain professional relationships.

Fundraising Assistant/Administrator (Trusts and Grants)

You will join our client as a Fundraising Assistant/Administrator. This role plays an important part in researching funding opportunities, supporting the writing and developing of trusts and grant applications and reports, as well as providing administrative support to the Trusts and Grants Officer.

Fundraising Assistant/Administrator (Trusts and Grants) Responsibilities:

- Increasing the prospect base and pipeline by identifying potential new funders.
- Implementing their Trust fundraising strategy for Trusts, developing and writing high quality funding application to key funders.
- Monitoring income from Trusts and reporting against key performance indicators.
- Identifying and cultivating relationships with potential new funders through a range of communications.
- Maintaining accurate funder records on their CRM database.

Fundraising Assistant/Administrator (Trusts and Grants) Requirements:

- Proven experience of effectively managing relationships with external supporters.
- Experience of writing charity funding proposals.
- A very high standard of written English and close attention to detail.
- Proven track record of effective and efficient administration, providing support and the use of ICT.

Along with strong research skills and the ability to plan, prioritise and meet multiple deadlines, you will be able to analyse, understand and evaluate financial information. You will be a first class communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of people both internally and externally in person, by phone and email.

Our client offer a comprehensive benefits package including a generous annual leave allowance, access to an employee assistance programme, wellbeing portal and discounts on goods and retail vouchers and cash back on purchases from eating out, entertainment, supermarkets, clothing and travel.

They are a disability confident committed employer and welcome diversity, promote equality and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

About Our Client:

Our client is an assistance dog charity which transforms the lives of disabled people through partnership with their specially trained assistance dogs.

Location: Heyshott, West Sussex

Job type: Part Time, Permanent, 22.5 hours per week

Salary: £18,321 to £20,611 depending on experience pro rata to £10,992.60 to £12,366.60 for part time (depending on experience)

Benefits: Pension Scheme, Annual Leave, wide range of discounts at high street shops

Closing date for applications: 01 March 2020
1st Interview: 17 March 2020
2nd Interview: 24 March 2020

You may have experience of the following: Trusts and Grants Assistant, Trusts and Grants Fundraiser, Fundraising Assistant, Fundraiser, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Executive, Assistant Trusts Fundraiser, Assistant Grants Fundraiser, Business Development Executive, etc.

Ref: 91672

Location: Fulham, London with travel across London and to other sites  

Contract – Permanent

Salary – £34,697 per annum plus benefits

Hours of work – 35 hours per week

Stoll is the leading provider of housing and support services to vulnerable Veterans. Stoll is seeking a dynamic communications officer to join our energetic fundraising team working to ensure that our beneficiaries can live independently and reach their full potential.

This is a great opportunity to join Stoll and work with the Director of Fundraising and Communications on this successful area of fundraising at the organisation. Working in a team five you will be responsible for maintaining and stewarding current funder relationships across trusts, strategic partners and statutory funders. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement a robust strategy for securing significant gifts from trusts and foundation including producing cases for support, conducting prospect research, preparing funding proposals, and cultivating relationships with grant makers.
• Secure income from trusts and foundations against agreed income objectives and deliver fundraising and cultivation activities.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with a wide range of Trusts and Foundations
• Lead and manage the drafting and application process including involving other departments
• Lead and manage reporting to existing funders with reports, annual meetings, regular communication and record keeping
• Research new funding opportunities and develop the Trusts and Foundations fundraising plan
• Develop and implement appropriate thank you strategies ensuring that gifts are acknowledged quickly and that every grant maker receives appropriate care and attention needed to stay connected to Stoll.
• Act as the main point of contact for all Trust and Foundation funders
• Manage the annual trust and foundation activity plan and budget
• Contribute to applications to major grants and institutional donors

For this role you will need:

• At least 3 years’ experience of raising funds from charitable trusts and foundations
• Proven experience of raising funds from trusts and foundations with evidence of personally securing gifts of £100,000+
• Ability to produce a range of written and oral communications including high quality presentations, report and proposals for donors
• Be highly accurate with strong attention to detail, and able to review a high volume of information quickly and accurately, taking responsibility for its quality
• Experience using and updating a donor database

Closing Date for Applications: 23/02/2020

Interview Dates: 04/03/2020 & 05/03/2020

Stoll strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  We particularly welcome applications from ex-Service personnel.

Stoll appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

This is a new role and you will take the lead on delivering a programme which includes trusts and foundations, corporate and individuals. A 3-year vision has already been developed and the successful candidate will be required to use this as a basis to develop a detailed, actionable fundraising plan.

The position would best suit a fundraiser with experience who can hit the ground running. You will be creative, confident and well versed in building the case for support and converting this into sponsorship, major gifts and appeals.

This is an exciting opportunity to help create, shape and deliver a new programme of support for the European Lung Foundation, which will have a significant impact on the important work they undertake to improve lung health.

PURPOSE

To play a key role in the implementation of European Lung Foundation (ELF) fundraising activities in order to secure funding for programme work and organisational core costs.

SPECIFIC TASKS

Foundation/Trusts and grant-making bodies

• Build relationships with existing grant-givers, writing reports to meet deadlines and submitting further applications for funding.
• Manage and lead the identification of, and approaches to trusts and foundations that have not previously supported the work of European Lung Foundation.
• Identify and secure funding from overseas foundations.
• Develop core generic proposals for each programme that requires funding.
• Write tailored applications, addressing grant-making priorities or requirements as specified by individual trusts and foundations.

Corporate

• Identify and approach corporate prospects with aims and goals in keeping with those of the European Lung Foundation, securing financial contributions and the support of employees.
• Specifically focus on the potential of the Healthy Lungs for Life campaign and partnerships that can be created.
• Develop standard corporate contracts and build the organisation’s understanding of VAT and related issues.

Individuals

• Develop a plan for attracting support from individuals using ELF materials (both professionals and patients).
• Plan activities around the European Respiratory Society annual congress in order to capitalise on 20,000 healthcare professionals in the field attending one event.

General fundraising

• Work with the ELF Director and ELF Council to develop ELF’s fundraising and communications strategy and action plans.
• Contribute new ideas for fundraising and identify suitable funding initiatives, calls for proposals etc.
• Produce detailed annual action plans on specific areas of responsibility outlined above, identifying areas for growth and development and outlining measurable objectives.
• Objectively review the success and achievements against agreed targets, identifying strengths, weaknesses and areas for development.
• Maintain organised files of all fundraising information.
• Participate in the day to day work of the organisation – such as reporting, attending team and board meetings as required, and taking a flexible approach to general administrative and support tasks.
• Represent the work of ELF at events to members of the public and supporters, where necessary delivering presentations

Communications

• Ensure the website fundraising and communications information is up to date.
• Collate case studies, photographs and information.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in Foundations/Trusts and/or Corporate and/or individual fundraising
• Proven record of successful applications for substantial funding from Foundations/Trusts and other grant-making bodies
• Demonstrable ability to develop relationships with Corporate partners and Foundations/Trusts
• Experience of researching Foundation/Trust and Corporate funding opportunities
• Working within a charitable environment, preferably within an international audience/outlook
• A background in the health sector would be advantageous

Skills and competencies

• Excellent written skills with the ability to produce concise and creative bids
• High standard of computer literacy (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook and the Internet)
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Demonstrable ability to plan and prioritise own workload with minimum supervision
• Excellent communication and presentation skills required to build relationships with potential donors
• Demonstrable knowledge of Foundations and Trusts and Corporate giving in general
• Knowledge of fundraising software and CRM
• Knowledge of contracts and VAT issues desirable
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and work well under pressure.
• Ability to understand and generate budgets
• Ability to plan ahead and work within agreed timeframes
• Ability and willingness to travel for work
• Ability to work as part of a small, dynamic team

Eden Brown is working exclusively with the Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) on their exciting Trust & Major Donor Manager position. This is a four day a week role, either home-based anywhere in the UK or at their London office in Finsbury Park.

CAAT is a UK-based organisation working to end the international arms trade. The arms business has a devastating impact on human rights and security, and damages economic development. Large scale military procurement and arms exports only reinforce a militaristic approach to international problems. In seeking to end the arms trade, CAAT's priorities are:

• to stop the procurement or export of arms where they might:
• exacerbate conflict, support aggression, or increase tension
• support an oppressive regime or undermine democracy
• threaten social welfare through the level of military spending
• to end all government political and financial support for arms exports
• and to promote progressive demilitarisation within arms-producing countries.

CAAT is funded by the donations of individuals, groups and trusts. The Fundraising Manager (Trusts and Major Donors) will:

• Maximise income from trusts and foundations in line with CAAT's expenditure needs
• Develop relationships with new and existing major donors
• Be jointly responsible for fundraising strategy and lead on organisational budgeting

Duties include:

Fundraising Strategy (5%):

• Work with the Supporter Development Co-ordinator to develop, maintain and implement

CAAT's Fundraising Strategy.

Fundraising (40%)

• Charitable and non-charitable grant-making trusts and foundations
• Researching and identifying grant-making bodies and other sources of funding;
• Preparing funding applications
• Building and developing grant-maker relationships, including understanding trusts'trust representatives as necessary
• funding cycles, reporting on projects, updating trust staff and attending meetings with
• Maintaining a good relationship with CAAT's charitable trust TREAT (Trust for Researchresponsive to CAAT's funding priorities
• and Education in the Arms Trade), and ensuring the Trustees remain updated and are
• Giving assistance with trust fundraising to the European Network Against Arms Trade
• (ENAAT), Stop the Arms Fair (STAF) and similar networks
• (15%) Major donors subject to ethical screening. Also possibly companies, ethically
• screened and in agreement with CAAT's Steering Committee
• Understand the motivation and building relationships with existing major donors
• Identify potential new major or corporate donors and introduce them to our work

Shared Legacy Management (5%), including:

• Leading on dealing with solicitors and other executors
• Liaising with other staff responsible for encouraging supporters to leave a legacy to CAAT

Organisational Role:

• (10%) Lead on preparing CAAT's budget and financial projections
• (25%) With other staff, as part of our non-hierarchical collective management
• Share responsibility for campaign planning and organisational strategy
• Share responsibility for collective policies, systems and skills-shares, where appropriate
• Be responsible for supervising volunteers or people on paid placements undertaking
• relevant areas of work
• Contribute to CAAT News (CAAT's quarterly magazine), the CAAT website and other
• external communications where necessary
• Share the day-to-day running and administration of the CAAT office
• Review and support other staff, including participating in regular staff review meetings, as
• part of the collective management of CAAT
• Be a member of the CAAT Steering Committee, which has ultimate responsibility for the
• organisation
• Cover for other staff members during holidays and other absences

This role would suit someone with the following expertise:

• Knowledge of fundraising practices, policies and regulation
• Extensive experience of identifying UK grant-making bodies and other sources
• of funding, and developing relationships with trusts and other funding sources
• Proven track record writing and submitting successful applications to Trusts
• Experience of preparing and submitting grant reports, including evaluating project
• outcomes and presenting financial information in a clear and accessible format
• Has a demonstrable understanding of major donor fundraising
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and attention to detail

The annual salary is £30,993 (£38,741 pro rata) plus 8% into a pension that doesn't invest in the arms trade. The role offers seven weeks holiday including two weeks at the end of the year and, if based in the London office, they can consider flexible working with up to two days a week working from home.

The closing date Sunday 1 March, with interviews on Tuesday 17 March.

To apply click on the link or to find out more call Tony Williams at Eden Brown on 020 3017 5014 or email [email protected]

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

The Bloodwise Trust team are targeting significant growth in support from trusts and foundations over the next five years so that we can do even more for people affected by blood cancer.

To help us achieve this, we are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our small and friendly team as a Trust Assistant to help us raise funds for ground-breaking medical research and vital support services.

This is an exciting entry level role and would suit someone who has a desire to develop their career within the third sector. 

This role will provide fundraising and administrative support to help raise funds from small trust donors, support the development of grant applications, undertake research into funding opportunities, and help to provide our donors with the best possible experience through thoughtful stewardship.

The successful individual will be friendly, highly organised with excellent communication skills and an aptitude for writing.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is looking for the opportunity to lead on and develop their own areas of work, and be part of an experienced, collaborative and ambitious team.

Join us on our journey to beat blood cancer!

Please note that all applications will be reviewed on receipt and we may bring forward the closing date of this role at our discretion.

Job description: Grants & Development Officer

Reports to: Membership Engagement Manager (MEM)

Salary: £26,500 rising to £28,000 upon successful completion of probation period.

Location: We will strongly prefer candidates who can be based in our East London HQ

Contract: Permanent with 6 months’ probation

Humanists International is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Grants & Development Officer to join our Growth & Development team.

Since 2017 Humanists International has been running a Growth & Development Plan with the main goal of supporting our 170+ Members and Associates around the world. The tasks attached to the G&D Plan are various and diverse, therefore this position is suited to someone who is creative, flexible and with a wide set of skills. 

This year we are increasing the number and amount of funding we make available through grants: humanists.international/growth-and-development. Therefore we require a Grants and Development Officer to help us implement a robust process for administration and monitoring and development.

The successful applicant will join a small, dedicated and hardworking team based mainly in London and will work under the management of our Membership Engagement Manager. The successful applicant will contribute to Humanists International’s G&D Plan via the following tasks:

• Management of the grants scheme - open of the application process, evaluation of the applications, award of grants, monitor and report of the projects.

• Identifying new fund development opportunities and apply for grants with Governments and other national and international grant making bodies.

• Support the MEM in events management (General Assembly, Café Humaniste, training and fundraising events, etc.)

• Provide support and advice to our Members, Associates and Individual Supporters.

• Support the MEM in the creation of social media content (posts, info-graphics, videos, etc.) 

• Keep an updated and detailed database of contacts.

• Providing reports, stats and other updates to the MEM, the CEO and the Board.

• Attending and speaking at public events and conferences.

• Any other reasonable duties as requested.

Person specification:

Essential

• Excellent general IT skills (Google Drive, Google Sheets, Gmail, Wordpress etc.)

• Grant management skills. Basic understanding of budgeting and financial reporting would be an asset.

• Experience in the charity fundraising sector writing winning, technical and high-quality grant proposals, working with key institutional and government donors and identifying partnerships and funding leads.

• Work or voluntary experience in any NGO or charity, especially if at the international level.

• Demonstrated ability to convey messages and to build strong relationships with members and stakeholders.

• Excellent writing skills and an excellent command of English. Other languages (especially Arabic, Spanish, Russian, Hindi or French) would be an asset.

• Masters degree in International Development, Project Management, Human Rights, Philosophy, Political Science or any other related field. Or a Bachelor's degree with significant experience.

• Experience of dealing with members and supporters.

• Ability to synthesise complex information and communicate it effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

• Excellent analytical skills.

• Excellent time management skills. Well-organised, efficient and able to work independently.

Desired

• Experience or knowledge of the following programs would be an asset:

  • Adobe Indesign, Adobe Illustrator or similar

  • Adobe Premiere or similar

  • CiViCRM or any other Customer Relationship Management software

• Activism in a local or national humanist organization

• Experience or knowledge of humanism, and the role of humanist organisations. 

• Excellent understanding of, and sympathy with, the philosophy and policies of Humanists International.

• A good knowledge of other international NGOs and their role and scope.

• A clear and convincing communicator.

Completed application forms should be submitted by 10am on Monday 9th March 2020. Successful shortlisted candidates will be notified by Wednesday 11th March 2020. Interviews are currently scheduled to take place in our East London HQ on Wednesday 18th March 2020. 

Background information: Humanists International and its Growth & Development Plan

Humanists International is the global representative body of the humanist movement, uniting a diversity of non-religious organisations and individuals. Founded in Amsterdam in 1952, our vision is a world in which human rights are respected and everyone is able to live a life of dignity. We work to build and represent the global Humanist movement that defends human rights and promotes Humanist values worldwide.

Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Humanists International is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) with 170+ Members and Associates worldwide. Our network is composed by local, national and international humanist organisations that share the same values contained in the Amsterdam Declaration, the official statement defining modern humanism: humanists.international/the-amsterdam-declaration

Grants and Funding Bid Writer

Autism West Midlands are the leading charity in the West Midlands for people on the autism spectrum. We use our expertise to enrich the lives of autistic people and those who love and care for them. Our passionate, expert staff and volunteers work across all age groups and abilities, providing direct support.

A diagnosis of autism can leave a family with more questions than answers.  Many parents suddenly find themselves facing a scary and uncertain future. We are here to support the families through the tough times, to offer a helping hand along the way; a life-line or just a friendly ear to listen, understand and advise.

The main purpose of the role is:

Many of the community services offered through Autism West Midlands are non-statutory funded. The post-holder will be responsible for identifying and maximising funding opportunities through voluntary funded sources such as charitable trusts, grant makers and government bodies/NHS.

The post holder will work closely with managers within relevant departments in order to identify and match opportunities of funding with project requirements. They will work closely with the Marketing and Community Fundraising team to ensure co-ordination of different types of application for different projects and services. 

Responsibilities include:

• Research and identify potential funding opportunities and their grant eligibility criteria using funding databases, internet searches and printed and online resources
• Create and update a database of relevant funding bodies to support the target projects and services for Autism West Midlands
• Manage and develop key contacts at new and existing trusts and grant making bodies such as the National Lottery Fund, to ensure Autism West Midlands has up-to-date knowledge of upcoming grants and programmes.
• Identify relevant public sector grants or contracts for the provision or support of Autism services
• Work closely with the Marketing Team and liaise with delivery staff and managers and people in receipt of our support services to prepare powerful case studies, evidence and data to support our applications.
• Write persuasive and powerful applications to all relevant grant makers, addressing grant-making priorities and/or requirements as specified by individual grant making bodies.

At Autism West Midlands we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• 33 days annual leave (pro rata)
• A fully paid for Healthcare Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance
• Specialist Training
• Company Sick Pay
• Company pension scheme
• Regular supervisions and peer support
• Discounts at leisure centres & gyms
• Free onsite parking

Closing Date: Monday 24th February 2020 at 5pm.

Interviews will be held 03/03/2020

Grants Officer

Newark

£23,000

Permanent (Full Time) - 35 Hours per week

Our client believes that everyone deserves to live in a healthy, wildlife-rich natural world and that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the joy of wildlife in their daily lives.

Our client is a grassroots movement of 46 charities, 850,000 members, 43,000 volunteers and 2,800 staff across the UK dedicated to their vision and driven by their beliefs.

About the role:

Our client is currently recruiting for a Grants Officer who will be responsible for managing a caseload of grant applications and awards to a variety of organisations. In addition to providing advice on individual applications including criteria, eligibility, deadlines and feedback, the role will include preparing detailed assessments of applications and making recommendations in preparation for Board meeting decisions. You will be responsible for monitoring the quality and effectiveness of approved projects and their financial and service delivery from inception to completion.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years previous experience of detailed project assessment, grant funding distribution methods and project monitoring.  You will have a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills both written and verbal and the ability to effectively prioritise your workload and meet tight deadlines.

If you are organised in your approach and flourish in a busy environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to take the next step in your career.

Closing date: Sunday 23rd February 2020

First Interview date: Wednesday 4th March 2020

Second Interview: Thursday 12th March 202

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists ensures that the highest achievable standards of eye care are delivered for patients through excellence in the training, education and assessment of eye doctors and their continuing professional development. 

The College is currently seeking an Education and Training Co-ordinator to provide high level administrative support. The Education and Training Co-ordinator will be responsible for managing the Dual Sponsorship Scheme and CESR. 

The successful candidate will be an administrator who can work flexibly with a varied workload and is well organised. The post holder will work well as part of a team, have excellent, all round communication and interpersonal skills, and be able work on their own initiative.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter. 

For an informal discussion about the role, please call Alex Tytko, Head of Education and Training, on 0 2 0 7 9 3 5 0 7 0 2. 

Office hours are 09.00-17.00.

Closing date:  17.00, Tuesday 25 February 2020

Interviews:   Monday 9 March 2020

Applicants must already have the right to work within the UK without restriction.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation and we are seeking a P/T Grants & Programmes Manager to join our expanding team. For us, Community isn't just in our name but it's at the heart of every decision we make to ensure we give the best possible support to those who need it most in our county.

If you are interested in joining our small, but dynamic charity and have experience in either the grantmaking sector or the drive to develop these skills further, then we would love to hear from you.  

The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of the voluntary sector and the ability to communicate with a wide range of people. Good IT skills are essential.

The role is 25-30 hours per week and is based at our offices in Luton. Flexible working can be considered. Full training will be provided for the right candidate.

(Interviews will take place on Tuesday 3rd March 2020)

Award-winning Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children’s Hospital Charity, is seeking an outstanding individual for the newly created post of Trust Fundraising Officer. This will be an exceptionally rewarding role for a first-class and bright individual, who has excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Working alongside the Philanthropy Manager and the Trust Fundraising Executive, this position will be responsible for building upon the established pipeline of grant making trusts, writing compelling proposals, successfully researching, cultivating and stewarding donors, and growing The Grand Appeal’s support from trusts and foundations to facilitate future support.

This role will be based at Grand Appeal HQ in the charity’s newly renovated building on Upper Maudlin Street opposite the Bristol Children’s Hospital, close to the beautiful Bristol Harbourside and the range of shops in Cabot Circus and Quakers Friars. 

The Grand Appeal works in partnership with Aardman Animations to support Bristol Children’s Hospital and the region’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.  With a multi-million pound programme of investment in the hospital, from research to family accommodation to patient, family and staff wellbeing, and a growing supporter base, The Grand Appeal is expanding fast.  The Grand Appeal is the charity behind the internationally successful and multi award-winning Gromit Unleashed and Shaun in the City art trails which are now part of the fabric of the city and which have brought millions of visitors to Bristol from all over the world. 

Based across 6 sites in Bristol, The Grand Appeal offers a dynamic, supportive and rewarding workplace for its approx. 50 staff.  The bedrock of our organisation is its strong team culture in which all staff play an important part.  Our staff are talented, creative, ambitious and The Grand Appeal’s most important resource.  If this sounds like the right workplace culture for you, you have the required skills and experience, and you are looking for a new challenge, please do get in touch. 

Work for The Grand Appeal and you’ll do more than just a job. The work we do really makes a difference to sick children, their families and the staff who care for them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Together, we help save lives.