Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

We are looking for a confident and ambitious fundraiser to join our regional community team. The successful candidate will take ownership of fundraising activity in London, with focus on the West, including postcodes W, SW, N, NW, KT, UB, SM, TW, HA, EN and WD. This region is full of exciting fundraising events, now all we need is a dedicated fundraiser to seek out further opportunities to engage with and secure income from individuals, groups and corporates across west London.

Main tasks include:

• Use own initiative to extend volunteer networks, recruit new volunteers, develop new groups and supporters, and respond to fundraising opportunities.
• Identify and apply for ‘Charity of the Year’ partnerships with corporates in the region, account manage these relationships up to a value of £11,000 per annum and support with partnerships with a value of up to £75,000
• Provide high-quality account/relationship management to volunteer groups and regional corporate partners.
• Support existing volunteer fundraisers to encourage continued loyalty to the charity and to maximise funds raised, in accordance with fundraising legislation and good practice.
• Ensure that fundraising activity is implemented and managed locally by supporting and facilitating the development of groups and volunteers across the region.
• Liaise with local community organisations to extend income and activity in line with strategy.
• Provide face-to-face talks and presentations to community organisations.
• Arrange appropriate volunteer representation at events in the community, spreading the charity’s reach cost-effectively.

We are looking for:

• Educated to A Level or equivalent
• Knowledge of Institute of Fundraising Codes of Fundraising Practice and legal framework of event management and fundraising ethics.
• Knowledge of recruiting key volunteers and fundraising supporters
• Excellent customer service, communication, verbal and written skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• An ability to manage a busy and varied workload
• Understanding and practice of recruiting and supporting volunteer Fundraising Groups
• Proven ability of providing excellent stewardship of our supporters
• Experience in partnership fundraising and/or relationship building
• Experience in public-speaking, such as giving presentations and talking at events
• Experience in regional corporate acquisition and account management.
• Experience in working to ambitious targets.
• Comfortability in working remotely with a high standard of internal communications.

Location: Home based in London or Greater London.

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits, car allowance and associated expenses (if applicable).

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 10th November 2019, with interviews likely to be held on the 22nd November 2019 at our Cambridge office. We would encourage all applicants to submit their application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Telephone interviews may also be conducted prior to the closing date and interview date. Should we wish to contact you to arrange a telephone interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend any interviews on a certain day.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

The Legal Education Foundation is a grant-making charity which helps people understand and use the law to improve their lives and to build a fairer society.  The post of Grants Officer is an important new role, as the Foundation builds its grants team in preparation for launching a new 5-year strategy for 2020 onwards. It helps to create the capacity for developing stronger relationships with our grantees, which will enable us to better support them and to learn more from what we fund. We are looking for someone with knowledge of the UK voluntary sector and experience in either making or managing grants.

Title: Grants Officer

Accountable to: Director of Grants

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per year for 35 hours per week, depending on experience, plus pension and health insurance

Location: Central London, currently 1 Paper Buildings, Inner Temple, London, EC4Y 7EU

We will consider applications for part-time, job-share and/or flexible working.

The post-holder would need to be based in the London office for at least 2 days per week but would also regularly spend time at the Foundation’s office in Shalford, near Guildford (with travel expenses to Shalford met by the Foundation).

The Legal Education Foundation

The Legal Education Foundation works to help people better understand and use the law. We believe that the law plays an essential role in supporting civil society, economic development and democracy. Our vision is of a society where everyone understands the role and value of the law and has the capability and opportunity to use it to ensure their rights and to fulfil the obligations that accompany these rights.

Last year, the Foundation distributed just over £5million through making grants and commissioning work via a range of mostly charitable organisations. We also use our expertise to influence others – for example, on the government’s use of personal data; the impact of unresolved legal problems on mental and physical health; and strengthening the evidence about effective access to justice. We are best known for the Just First Fellowship programme, which is helping to create a new generation of highly-skilled social justice lawyers. Launched in 2014, the scheme has already created over 80 trainee lawyer posts nationwide, at leading legal organisations providing vital support to people facing problems with debt, employment, immigration status, welfare benefits, and housing.

Grants Officer

This is an important new role, as the Foundation builds its grants team as part of preparing to launch a new 5-year strategy for 2020 onwards. It helps to create the capacity for developing stronger relationships with our grantees, which will enable us to better support them and to learn more from what we fund. There are opportunities to shape the job by leading on areas of particular interest within the grants portfolio.

The Grants Officer will report to the Director of Grants, and will work closely with colleagues in administration, finance, policy and research, as well as the Chief Executive.

Main responsibilities

• Provide advice to organisations about potential grant applications to support a pipeline of quality applications that address the Foundation’s strategy.
• Assess applications for grants including reading written material, reviewing accounts and budgets, and making phonecalls and/or visits.

• Make recommendations to the Grants Committee on the strength of applications including organisations’ capacity to deliver, the balance across the grants portfolio, and alignment with the Foundation’s strategy.
• Manage a caseload of grants including building relationships of trust with grantees, reading progress reports, responding in a timely and sensitive manner to grants management issues, and making regular proactive contact as part of agreed monitoring mechanisms.
• Work closely with colleagues, including in research and policy, to support grants assessment and management across the team.
• Work with the Director of Grants to draw out learning from the grants, and to share this with colleagues.
• Identify where grantees – or groups of grantees – need additional help and work with colleagues to develop appropriate support.
• Create opportunities for connections between grantees including convening meetings on shared issues.
• Work with the Administration team to support the smooth-running of the grants application and monitoring processes.
• Use Salesforce to record key interactions with applicants and grantees.
• Attend meetings of the Grants Committee.
• Keep up to date with changes and developments in the external environment and to work with colleagues to reflect this in strategy and practice.

·Carry out such tasks as the Chief Executive or Director of Grants may from time to time deem necessary for the effective and efficient functioning of the Foundation.

Person Specification

Essential

• Commitment to the aims and values of The Legal Education Foundation.
• Experience of either applying for or making grants.
• Experience of managing grants (either as grant holder or a grant maker).
• Experience of building and managing relationships with external stakeholders.
• Experience of learning from grants or projects.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact sensitively with people of all backgrounds.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task, plan ahead and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and experience of using a database.

Desirable

• Experience of assessing grant applications, either as a staff or committee member.
• Experience of working or volunteering in the voluntary sector outside grant-making.
• Understanding of the legal advice sector in the UK.
• Experience of organising learning events.

Please limit CVs to no more than 3 pages and your supporting statement to no more than 1,500 words. The statement should outline why you are interested in this position and address how you meet the areas of the person specification set out above. Please draw on specific examples.

The deadline for applications is 12 pm on Monday 4 November 2019 and those shortlisted will be informed no later than Friday 8 November.

Interviews will take place at The Legal Education Foundation’s London office on Friday 15 November – please keep this date free in case you are called to interview. The process will involve an interview with a panel of TLEF staff, and a practical exercise. This process will take up to two hours.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Great opportunity for an empathetic and experienced person to join the Wellbeing team of a supportive and friendly charity near Portobello Road in Kensington. You will encourage and support people with mental health needs or disabilities to improve their wellbeing through volunteering, skills development and social activities.

The role involves:

• One-to-one support work
• Maintaining accurate records, data entry and analysis
• Communicating with other charities and organisations to find supportive volunteering placements
• Planning and delivering community volunteering taster days
• Helping to recruit, train and supervise volunteer mentor/buddies for people who need additional support to volunteer

You will:

• Have experience of working in a mental health and/or learning or physical disability service
• Have effective administration, case management and IT skills, with the ability to set and meet deadlines 
• Experience of using Excel and database systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including report writing and basic data analysis
• Commitment to the values of the Volunteer Centre Kensington and Chelsea and of our Wellbeing Programme.

You will be working four days (28 hours) per week, under the supervision of the Head of Wellbeing.

For further information please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date: Please note that we may close early if we find a suitable candidate. 

Unfortunately, due to time constraints, we will only be able to reply to applicants that we are calling to interview.

Funding and Development Officer

Salary:  £31,000-£33,000 plus 3% pension contribution

37.5 hours per week; 18 months contract initially

Community Links Bromley is the integrated Council for Voluntary Service and Volunteer Centre covering the London Borough of Bromley. We work with a wide range of voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, from strategic representation to advice and guidance to supporting and empowering the voice of the sector.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Community Links Bromley at an important time for the communities of Bromley. We have a robust relationship with the sector and key partners and have clear priorities which have been developed with the sector.

You will lead the development and delivery of services that meet the needs of local organisations, including capacity building, funding advice, training/learning activities and partnership/networking opportunities. You will also lead on community development activity.

Your role will include developing partnership support, managing a portfolio of projects, researching and leading funding applications and contract tendering, and monitoring and evaluating services.

You will need significant experience of working with the VCSE groups, fundraising, community development and project management.

Deadline for applications: 4 November 2019

Interviews: Week beg. 11 November 2019

To see job description/person specification and application form, please download documents below. We will not accept CVs.

Job Title:  Volunteer Manager

Reports to:  Head of Policy, Public Inquiry and Programmes

Location: Central London (London Bridge) with overnight, residential and weekend working expected

Salary: £36,000

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5hrs per week

About the Charity

Introduction

We are the only UK-wide charity for all those affected by a genetic bleeding disorder; a community of individuals and families, healthcare professionals and supporters.

For almost 70 years we have campaigned for better treatment, been a source of information and support, and raised the awareness of bleeding disorders.

Our Vision, Mission and Aims

Vision

Anyone affected by a genetic bleeding disorder has the opportunity to live a fulfilled life.

Mission

· Inform

· Advocate

· Empower

Aims

· Everyone affected by a bleeding disorder has equality of opportunity

· Everyone affected by a bleeding disorder has the opportunity to connect with others in the community

· Everyone affected by a bleeding disorder has the knowledge to feel empowered

We do this by: 

• Raising awareness about bleeding disorders
• Providing information and support throughout our members lives.
• Influencing and advocating on health and social care policy and access to treatment 

More than 30,000 men, women and children in the UK have a diagnosed bleeding disorder, and the number rises every year. Membership of The Haemophilia Society is free and open to all. 

Our peer support through local groups around the UK, online community, and members events offer friendship and a listening ear when needed, as well as enabling people to share their views and experiences. By bringing people together for information and support at events tailored to support members throughout their lives, we amplify their voices to reduce isolation and influence government, welfare and health care policy.

Our community are at the heart of everything we do – we work collaboratively with members and health professionals to ensure we make decisions influenced by their valued input and direction. 

As bleeding disorders are rare, many people will never encounter The Haemophilia Society; we are largely invisible beyond the communities we serve. We have to work doubly hard to raise both awareness and understanding of bleeding disorders and vital funds needed to give those affected the services they deserve and need to live the best life they can.

Purpose of Post

This is an exciting new role enabling us to build upon our current volunteer activity and develop a robust and structured volunteering policy and process. In this role you will build on the work we already do with our volunteers and local groups around the UK and ensure we can recruit and involve volunteers in an extensive range of activities which are engaging and highly valued, whilst being supported and developed in the role. We hope to enhance our volunteers experience, the service delivery of the organisation and the support we offer our community. If you are a talented and committed to developing an organisation and passionate about volunteer development we would love to hear from you. We value the huge commitment made by our volunteers and want to ensure our volunteers have the best possible experience with us.

Our peer support through local groups around the UK, global family network, and online community, offers friendship and a listening ear when needed, as well as enabling people to share their views and experiences. As part of the ongoing development of the organisation we are keen to expand and advance our network of local groups in order to improve our national reach and empower members to take a more active volunteer role in organising and shaping local events that meet their needs. A significant part of the role will be to lead on the work of developing our local group network working with the support of colleagues across The Society as well as supporting our programmes to develop and manage volunteers on our new helpline.

About the Post

As our Volunteer Manager, you will be part of the Policy and Programmes team, supported by the Head of Policy, Public Inquiry and Programmes, you will be responsible for the development, delivery and management of our new volunteer programme. This will include working with colleagues to identify volunteering opportunities, all aspects of safeguarding and administration, writing of policy documents, creation and delivery of volunteer training, recognising and supporting volunteers.  

You will be working closely with the Events and Programme Manager to recruit, develop and manage volunteers to deliver a new helpline service and the fundraising team to support the recruitment of fundraising volunteers.

You will be the key link with the current local groups to help them progress and plan activity in a sustainable way as well as proactively encouraging and assisting in the creation and set up of new groups. The role includes running the local groups forum, supporting and training members to ensure they have the capabilities to run a successful group, working with our communications team to look at new ways to engage local groups and visiting groups to understanding the needs of the groups and developing policies which align with the overall organisation’s values.

Responsibilities:

Volunteer management:

• Working with the Head of Policy and Programmes, in line with the strategic plan develop a robust volunteering policy and programme for the organisation.
• Work with other members of staff to understand and create valued volunteering opportunities and facilitate the aligning of skills and roles available.
• Develop and deliver a structured volunteer training programme and recognition scheme.
• Provide leadership to volunteers to ensure a coordinated approach to the provision of our work across the UK.
• Work closely with the Events and Programmes Manager to recruit, train and manage volunteers to run our new Helpline.
• Work with Policy and Programme staff to develop our Ambassador and Youth Ambassador Programmes.
• Work with the fundraising team to develop a fundraising volunteer programme.

Local Group Coordination

• Work with Officers of our current local groups to identify level of capacity of each group, working with local members create a development plan for each of the groups and support their progress ensuring a sustainable level of activity and support.
• Working with the Head of Policy, Public Inquiry and Programmes review the policy and guidelines for working with local groups ensuring all governance and working practices are robust, events planned are risk assessed and include safeguarding procedures.
• Examine the UK local groups structure and identify areas where local groups could be developed. Recruit local members and support the initial start and advance through to a development plan.
• Develop the local groups forum as a vehicle to upskill members, provide a structured feedback mechanism and to enhance links between groups and the overall organisation.
• Work to engage local groups to get involved in the organisation’s events and link into the volunteer programme.
• Monitor and keep records of local groups officers, ensure they meet governance guidelines, are signed up to the local groups procedures and any activities align with the policies and strategy of the organisation, including safeguarding and GDPR.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage the volunteering and local group development budget; ensuring effective budget preparation, planning, monitoring and review.
• Produce reports and papers on the volunteering and local groups programmes as required for a range of audiences including the Head of Policy and Programmes and Chief Executive.

General

• Ensure safeguarding policy and practice is updated and implemented across the organisation for the volunteer and local group programmes.
• Ensure robust risk management is in place for the volunteer and local group programmes.
• Ensure the appropriate dissemination of information through a range of channels including print, phone, face to face and online to inform and engage members in the volunteer and local group programmes.

• To support membership development, ensuring we engage with our community combining an efficient, effective, and welcoming approach.
• Be an effective member of the team, recognising, respecting and promoting the different roles and diversity of the individuals in the team and presenting a positive impression of the team and the organisation.
• Undertake any other tasks that may be requested.
• The post-holder must be prepared to travel throughout the UK and to work varying hours including evenings and weekends as required. This post requires extensive travel evening and weekend work.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven ability in successfully developing volunteering policy and designing and implementing a structured volunteering programme.
• Demonstrated ability in effective recruitment, training, development and management of volunteers and associated roles.
• Proven ability to work with communities across a wide range of age and levels of ability, together with a warm, outgoing and engaging approach.
• Proven ability to negotiate and reach compromise in a manner which inspires confidence and respect from others.
• Demonstrated ability to work with remote groups and working in collaboration to create development plans.
• Proven ability to work in a complex environment and demonstrate ability to design and manage projects to delivery within time and cost.
• A good knowledge of data protection and safeguarding with an understanding of the processes involved in their application.
• Understanding of equal opportunities, access and inclusion and the ability to incorporate these into all aspects of work.

Desirable:

• Experience of working within a membership or patient/family support environment.
• Knowledge and experience of working on issues surrounding long term medical conditions gained from working in a healthcare, statutory or voluntary sector role.
• Experience in safeguarding children and adults.
• Experience of managing volunteers working on a helpline.

How to Apply

To apply please send a cover letter and up to date CV, highlighting your achievements to date and outlining your suitability for the post.

Our other benefits are:

• 25 days holiday (including 3 days over Christmas) plus public holidays
• Flexible working applications considered having passed the probation period (six months)
• TOIL
• Generous pension
• Life and income protection insurance

Previous applicants need not apply.

We look forward to hearing from you.

I am currently looking for an experienced Volunteer Coordinator to support the central volunteering team for a youth health charity. This exciting and varied role is to support the onboarding and support of volunteers across the charity. This role has a particular focus on but is not limited to volunteering activity within the Fundraising Department.

Mani duties:
To be an enthusiastic champion of volunteering across the charity, encouraging teams to work with volunteers to achieve their aims
To coordinate volunteering opportunities across the charity using an opportunities tracker
To coordinate the external recruitment of volunteers via national and regional avenues, including volunteer centres and national brokers - supporting teams to carry this out themselves where capacity allows
To lead on the recruitment and coordination of volunteers to regional and/or smaller events
To support the wider onboarding process for volunteers to all events, for example following up incomplete applications, ordering merchandise for volunteers, or preparing and sending pre and post event communications
Alongside the Volunteering Development Officer, to manage the volunteering inbox and responding to requests and inquiries from internal stakeholders, volunteers and members of the public
To deputise for the Volunteering Development Officer in providing support to office volunteers, as necessary
To work alongside the Volunteering Development Officer to be the main points of contact for day to day volunteering enquiries from the Supporter Care team
Raise Purchase Orders (POs) as required, requesting new suppliers are set up if needed, issuing PO numbers and raising Goods Received Notes once POs are authorised
Ensure physical stock and balances of online services are maintained
Work with the Internal Communications manager to maintain internal communications with all departments regarding volunteering involvement.

If you are immediately available and have the above skills and experience, please apply online or contact Sekai today!

We are looking for an exceptional Volunteer Journey Manager to lead our team that provides information, support and responds to enquiries from volunteers to ensure that they are ready and prepared for Raleigh Expedition, our international volunteering programme. It also oversees that recruitment and support of volunteer leaders.

Using excellent planning, budgeting and communication skills you will ensure a high level of service and information is provided throughout the volunteer or customer journey. The ability to lead a team, build relationships, understand volunteers needs, and continually improve systems and processes in a fast paced environment are essential for this role.

To find out more and apply please download the attached recruitment pack or visit our website.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER required at Homelink Day Respite Care Centre in Twickenham

Homelink Day Respite Care Centre is open weekdays (closing for breaks at Easter and Christmas) for up to 28 clients to attend to enable their carer at home to have a much needed break.  As well as supporting the carer in this way, a day to our centre is a very enriching experience for the clients through an individually tailored series of activities which offer stimulation and socialisation. Clients come to Homelink with a variety of conditions and we are specialists in dementia care.  Our service is delivered from a four year old purpose-built dementia friendly centre we were delighted to receive grant funding for.

Homelink is looking to recruit a new Chief Executive Officer from January 2020. After twelve happy and successful years at the charity, the current CEO is ready to hand over to a new leader to continue to deliver excellence in care and develop support for carers.  The Board of Trustees is therefore seeking to appoint a new CEO who will be responsible for agreeing the strategic direction of the charity with them and then implementing the management and administration of the organisation within the agreed strategic framework.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong experience in:

• leading and managing an organisation
• evidence of building strong networks and developing opportunities
• experience of operating budgets and management accounts
• a sound understanding of the charitable and voluntary sector including legal requirements and governance
• successful experience in fundraising
• familiarity of charity policies and procedures to ensure good practice 
• working closely with a Board and delivering reports
• past evidence of implementing new successful initiatives

The post holder will have excellent communication skills and the confidence and ability to lead, inspire and motivate. The successful candidate above all though will embrace the ethos of the charity and the people that it supports and a background in the care sector would be advantageous.  Our team currently consists of 22 paid staff and 60 volunteers.

For all enquiries about this vacancy and/or a copy of the job description and person specification please email to the address stated.

The position is vacant from January 2020.

Deadline for applicants Friday 8 November.

Interviews throughout November.

Investors in People Awards Finalists 2019

Homelink Day Respite Care Centre, Hospital Bridge Road, Whitton, Middlesex TW2 6DE

Registered Charity No 1047856 

Initiatives of Change International is seeking a Development Officer to play a critical role in finding resources for our new International Trustbuilding Program. We are looking for someone with the relevant skills but above all someone who is committed to IofC’s mission and values.

Registered in Switzerland, Initiatives of Change International (IofCI) is a non-profit membership organization active in 44 countries, with a near century-long track record of spiritual formation and transformation, dialogue, peacebuilding and trustbuilding worldwide. Its tagline is “building trust across the world’s divides.” A priority of IofCI today is the design, development, funding and launch of an international Trustbuilding Program (TBP) marshalling the knowhow within the movement and offering it to affiliate national teams through a focused program to help them address critical divides in their respective societies. The program, co-created and conducted in partnership with the Fetzer Institute of Kalamazoo, Michigan, will be tested in collaboration with local teams in three pilot countries – Kenya, Canada, and France – in 2019-2020, and conducted in collaboration with local teams in 9-15 additional countries over the three years 2020-2023.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Development Officer (DO) to work under contract with IofCI and play a pivotal catalytic role in helping IofCI prepare for the next generation of its work. This individual will be responsible for helping to devise and execute the fundraising strategy being developed to support the international TBP, with the added goal of laying the groundwork for long-term institutional sustainability. The DO will work closely with the Program Manager, the Executive Director, and the Program Steering Group to reach both these goals. The DO will play a major role in leading the transition from an essentially internally funded organization, to one that obtains substantial resources from the global philanthropic marketplace. Progress is already being made: $2 million has been secured to leverage the remaining $2.1 million needed to fulfil the TBP over the next four years. 

Long term, the DO is expected to help develop strategies for how IofCI can better serve its global network and further IofC’s work and standing in the world. The DO will cultivate long-term partnerships with foundations, corporations, individual donors, and government entities as appropriate. As IofC lacks a deep tradition of professional/institutional fundraising, the person in this position will be expected to work with IofCI staff to build a fundraising culture and the systems needed to support a successful fundraising program. This will entail training and supporting some IofCI staff and national affiliate teams in what is required to raise external funds successfully. The DO is expected to work with the broader network to develop protocols for collaboration and knowledge-sharing with national teams to avoid conflicts and to develop leads in ways that benefit both the national teams and IofCI. If the DO does the job well and succeeds in building an institutional fundraising program, the job could become a full-time IofCI staff position with benefits and a future.

Work is both office and/ or home-based / virtual depending where the candidate is based.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with leadership to revise and refine the initial development planning and strategy for the TBP and IofCI;
• Identify and research funding prospects to support the TBP and build up IofCI’s organizational infrastructure;
• Develop individual strategies for connecting with, cultivating, and soliciting prospects;
• Develop a moves management system to track touches, guide cultivation, and help us move strategically to convert prospects into donors;
• Work closely with the Program Steering Group to harness their knowledge and contacts, and to involve them in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting prospects as appropriate;
• Work with the Program Manager, the Executive Director, and the Program Steering Group to ensure that evaluation of the TBP is yielding the information needed for fundraising; 
• Work with the Executive Director, the Program Manager, the Communications Director, and the Program Steering Group to develop attractive, compelling communications that support the development and fundraising strategy of IofC International;
• Work with affiliated national teams to help them develop local fundraising capacity that works in coordination with IofCI;
• Some travel to meet with affiliated national teams and donors.

REQUIRED PERSONAL QUALITIES AND SKILLS

Candidates should demonstrate the following qualities and skills:

• Commitment to the core principles and vision of IofC, including spiritual grounding;
• Familiarity with IofC or comparable work (desirable);
• At least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;
• Strong communication and presentation skills (in English); and a commitment to open two-way communication with colleagues and volunteer leaders;
• Demonstrated leadership and people skills;
• Proven success as a development professional in the international arena, with independent responsibility for a portfolio of donors; or comparable experience in corporate sales or advocacy;
• Extensive experience of proposal development and writing in the international arena;
• Demonstrated skill in cultivation, networking, solicitation, and stewardship of a broad array of donors, including foundations, individuals, businesses, and government entities;
• Research and analytical skills;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Resilience and perseverance;
• Clear understanding of the ethics and accountability required in the fundraising field;
• Ability to juggle multiple demands and remain poised and diplomatic at all times; and
• Ability to work with a small integrated core team and with a multiplicity of volunteers from diverse cultures across the globe;
• Strong computer skills including MS Word and Excel;

REPORTING AND REMUNERATION

The DO will report to the Executive Director of IofCI and will work closely with the Program Manager and the Fundraising Chair of the Program Steering Group.

Remuneration is to be commensurate with relevant experience.

HOW TO APPLY

All applications should include a CV plus a letter of application (max two pages), showing how you meet the requirements of the position. Please provide 2 references; at least one reference should be a professional one.

All applications should be sent by 03 November 2019.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

This is an exciting and rewarding role leading all volunteer activities at Made in Hackney Community Cookery School - a rapidly growing and award winning charity working across London.

Overview

Hours: 4 days a week (Fridays obligatory)

Location: Liberty Hall, Clapton Commons, Upper Clapton, Hackney E5

Salary: £28,000 rising to £30,000 in 2nd year (based on performance)

Duration: 1 Year Contract initially

Holiday 21 days pro rota, plus all bank holidays and two weeks over the Christmas holiday period

Reports To:  Veryan Wilkie-Jones, Project Director

SUMMARY

The successful candidate will work directly with a core team of two Directors, Operations Manager, Development Manager, Enterprise Manager and a Finance Manager, as well as the large network of volunteers who assist with Made In Hackney’s varied programme of cookery classes and events.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing and motivating large numbers of volunteers in a community setting and an ability to inspire, recruit and retain new members.  They will enjoy attention to detail and have a meticulous abillity for complex scheduling, diary planning and data management. They will be skilled at multi-tasking and will feel as comfortable delivering a training session to new volunteer recruits as getting stuck in with clearing out the compost bin or mopping the kitchen floor after a washing machine flood. Our ideal candidate will also have practical plant-based cookery and food growing skills, in addition to an understanding and knowledge of health and well being, and environmental issues.

The experience of working at Made in Hackney is varied, unique and very rewarding. Many of our volunteers go on to secure rewarding new careers in the food, nutrition and sustainability sector, and as a Volunteer Manager you are the doorway to giving them those opportunities

Made In Hackney is a flat line management organisation with no traditional levels of hierarchy. We don't believe in the concept of 'bosses'. Instead we believe colleagues contribute to and enhance each other's performance in our respective roles. Line managers are allocated for practicality and support rather than to create unnecessary levels of management seniority. You will have the opportunity to attend Board meetings if you wish, and will be part of organisation defining decision making, planning and strategy.

There is no ‘typical’ work day and we are looking for someone who is flexible to work out of the normal office working hours. However, we take work life balance seriously and respect the need to set boundaries and mutual expectations. There is plenty of room for the successful candidate to be creative and bring new ideas for developing the programmes and related activities and they will enjoy being based in our brand new kitchen venue at Liberty Hall!

Responsibilities include:

Volunteer Management

• Manage over 100 individual volunteers made up of: class hosts, apprentices, events volunteers and professionals offering specialised skills – including managing recruitment, delivering kitchen inductions, scheduling, organising skills training, rewards, appraisals and evaluation;
• Manage placements of volunteers for cookery classes, outreach stalls, family fun days, sporting events, community celebration parties and fundraising events;
• Secure paid for employer supported volunteering opportunities with corporates;
• Directly manage 1-2 volunteer apprentices in the office;
• Ensure all activities comply with the MIH Volunteer Policy.

Salesforce CRM

• Manage all aspects of the volunteer programme using Salesforce CRM. A customer relationship management system. We use Volunteers for Salesforce (V4S), an application that has helped transform how we work with volunteers, from initial volunteer sign-up to reporting on volunteer hours and how to effectively manage our relationships with individual volunteers;
• Ensure data is collected and collated to enable impact reports to be generated for funders and our Annual report.

Community Class Programme

• Manage the Sunday Community Cookery Class programme and ensure it adheres to MIH’s Food Policy.  This involves two classes a month. Liaising with the teachers, setting food themes, scheduling and recruiting volunteers to assist.

Training, HR. Finance and general

• Oversee the Volunteer Programme Budget, ensuring that all expenditure is within budget;
• Ensure all training requirements of volunteers are up-to-date ie. Safeguarding Children, Vulnerable Adults, Emergency First Aid and Level 2 Food Safety;
• Oversee DBS checks for volunteers;
• Assist in the smooth running of the kitchen, cleaning, maintenance and efficient communication with Food For All staff;
• Participate in regular update meetings with MIH team to ensure effective communication and mutual support.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Conduct volunteer surveys to collect and analyse progress and outcomes of Volunteer Programme – gather quotes, case studies and other compelling data on achievements of volunteers for reporting to funders;
• Organise face to face feedback sessions with volunteers.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Experience of managing volunteers (paid or unpaid);
• Experience in using CRMs - confident and meticulous in data management;

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Experience and confidence to deliver training;
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously;
• Ability to take initiative, be flexbile and think creatively on a very limited budget;
• Capacity to inspire and motivate others;
• Ability to deal with, and have empathy for, a diverse range of people including vulnerable groups;
• A passion for organic plant based food;
• Enthusiasm, energy and a positive attitude;

BENEFITS

• Regular management team meetings with the MIH core team;
• Flexible working arrangement with allowance for some days working from home;
• During summer a period of 6 weeks can be carried out remotely on a flexbile basis to allow for career development opportunities;
• Training in Emergency First Aid in in the Workplace, Food Safety, and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children;
• Staff discount of 15% in Food For All Shop;

TO APPLY

Please fill in our online application form on our website 'Get Involved/Job Vacancies' section and remember to attach your CV:

• Deadline for applications is Monday 11th November 2019.
• Interviews will be held in Stoke Newington on Weds 20th November 2019.
• Post will commence: Mid February 2020.

Background on Made in Hackney

Made in Hackney is a pioneering community cookery school and charity. We teach vital cooking, composting and food growing skills that are good for people and planet.  In our classes we draw people's attention to the much overlooked reality of, 'without a healthy planet, how can we be healthy people?' We therefore teach people in fun and inspiring ways healthy eating and lifestyle skills alongside environmental best practice. Our courses are attended by local charities, housing associations, support groups and community groups most in need of developing food skills. We also run courses in other community kitchens around London such as the Redmond Community Centre, Lea View Hall, and in Age UK community centres in Barnet and Peckham.

On Sunday’s we run pay-by-donation Community Classes open to anyone. We also run an enterprise arm of the charity which delivers Masterclasses on a ticket only basis for members of the public, as well as corporate and catering events. Our Team Away Days for employers bring groups of staff to us for a day of fun, practical cooking! 

Instagram madeinhackney  Twitter @Made_In_Hackney 

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

About the role
Crisis is currently recruiting for a Volunteer Coordinator to ensure the efficient running of all volunteering activities in Crisis Skylight London. Coordinating volunteer recruitment and ensuring volunteers are fully utilised in order to help achieve Crisis’ aims and objectives. You will be working with all the member-facing teams across Crisis.

In this role you will be managing, developing and monitoring volunteer programmes and ensuring that volunteers have the best of experiences. You will work with the national Volunteer Manager in the implementation of the Crisis Volunteering Strategy and Business Plan, thus ensuring the spread of good practice in all aspects of volunteering across Crisis. An important part of this role is involving our members in volunteering for Crisis.

About you

The ideal candidate will have experience of coordinating volunteers, an understanding of volunteers’ motivations and the benefits they bring to Crisis. You will also have the ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues, volunteers and external partners and confident in providing advice and guidance to others around policy, procedure and good practice. An understanding of the importance of involving members in volunteering is also key to this role.

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

- Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
- Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you please on our website. The job description is available on our website by clicking on the 'Vacancy Details' button.

Closing date: Wednesday 23 October 2019 (11.59pm)
Interview date: Wednesday 6 November 2019

If you would like to request any additional information about the role, please contact the HR Team. Contact details can be found on our website.

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

About us 
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it. 

Crisis Skylight Brent, based in Harlesden, provides housing, education, employment, volunteering, wellbeing and mental health services that help people leave homelessness. An important part of our work is also influencing the local provision of services for homeless people, and the new Volunteer Coordinator will support member volunteering activities linked to that. 

About the role 
As Volunteer Co-ordinator, you will be part of Skylight team recruiting volunteers to support the delivery of the Skylight service and supporting our members to access volunteering opportunities as they strive to end their homelessness. The main responsibilities include; the efficient running of all volunteer activities, developing member volunteering activities linked with our local and national influencing and campaigning, and working with the National Volunteering Manager in the implementation of the Crisis Volunteering Strategy.

Knowledge/Skills and Experience:

About you 
To be successful in this role you will have demonstrable experience of volunteer management best practice, including developing and supporting a wide range of volunteering opportunities and an understanding of volunteers’ motivations and the benefits they bring to Crisis. You will also have experience of working with socially excluded groups and individuals including supporting them to participate in user involvement initiatives and be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of how volunteering can bring about positive change. 

Benefits 
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy 
• Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5% 
• 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career. 

How to apply 
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please visit our website to apply online. The job description is available on our website by clicking on the 'Vacancy Details' button. 

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team, contact details can be found on our website.

Closing date: Sunday 20 October 2019 (11.59pm) 

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness. 

For more information about our work and to see our work in action, please visit our website.

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to champion develop Harrow Giving, a local giving initiative. Harrow giving will bring together local people, communities, charities and businesses to raise funds, help themselves and use lived experience to make things better for their neighbourhoods and communities.

Based on successful examples from across London, Harrow Giving will develop local fundraising initiatives and make local grants to local groups and projects, addressing the most pressing needs. We aim to galvanise lived experience of disadvantage, exclusion and inequality to put people in the lead of overcoming these challenges.

Voluntary Action Harrow Co-operative is a not-for-profit workers co-operative who work with the voluntary and community sector (VCS) providing information, training and guidance. 

Key Responsibilities:  

Co-ordination

• Establishing and co-ordinate a steering group of local organisations 
• To explore and test different models of local giving and make recommendations on the best approach in Harrow.
• Draw up and implement a SMART sustainability plan to operationalise the decisions of the Steering Group
• Fundraise or seek sponsorship for a permanent post. 
• Promote the Harrow Giving brand
• Be an active member of the London’s Giving Network
• Establish and conduct the monitoring and evaluation of Harrow Giving through internal processes as well as through the London’s Giving Metrics. 

Generating income and resources

• Work with Harrow Council on promoting and supporting local Voluntary and Community Organisations to utilise the Harrow Lottery
• Collate and use local data to build a local fundraising  and awareness-raising campaign 
• Set up a system for managing donations and provide stewardship to donors through building and maintaining relationships. 
• Develop ways to harness time, talent and money among businesses

Distribution / grant management

• Work with the steering group and stakeholders to set out the grant priorities. 
• Work with the steering group and stakeholders to allocate funds in a fair and transparent manner in line with grant priorities. 
• Co-ordinate the awarding and monitoring of funding distributed through Harrow Giving. 

Personal Specification: 

Essential

• Experience of a broad range of fundraising and income generation 
• Experience of marketing and communications
• Experience of working with different agencies and sectors (i.e. businesses, statutory, voluntary)
• Enjoys working with a small team
• Excellent computer skills (including Google’s Online Software)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good practice standards in volunteer involvement
• Interest, understanding and experience in not-for-profit sector
• Interest, understanding and experience in co-operatives
• Ability to self manage

Desirable

• Experience of managing a project including monitoring and evaluation
• Experience of managing a grant programme
• Experience of managing events
• Experience of donor stewardship 
• Local knowledge of Harrow

Voluntary Action Harrow Co-operative aims to be an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

This role description can be requested in large print. 

Deadline for applications: 10am18th November 2019

We will invite shortlisted applicants to an interview on either 21st November (AM) or 25th November (PM). 

Closing date: 9am, 14th November 2019

Dear Candidate,

For nearly 40 years, The ClementJames Centre has been offering local people the skills, knowledge, opportunities and support they need to achieve their potential. We have come a long way since our founding days – from a straight-forward homework club to a well-established community support charity, transforming the lives of close to 3,000 people each year.

We have four main programmes:

• Adult Learning - supporting adults to improve their English, Maths and ICT skills
  We offer a wide range of Functional Skills courses and intensive literacy & numeracy support.
• Employment Support - helping people to gain meaningful and sustainable employment. We offer tailored advice and support, mentoring and work skills activities
• Wellbeing & Support - empowering people to overcome barriers and challenges and to engage with their own wellbeing. We do this through the provision of Information, Advice and Guidance, and wellbeing support and activities
• Young People’s Education - helping young people to learn, flourish and achieve their potential. We provide academic support, mentoring, intensive literacy & numeracy support and aspirational activities.

The role of the Community Development Worker is a varied one and includes delivering our bespoke Employment Programme to local adults and young people, supporting with a range of health and wellbeing projects and providing at least one element of either, Advice and Guidance on a range of issues, or literacy and numeracy support to children and adults.

Our dedicated staff team is essential to the success of everything we do. Together, we work towards a fairer society where everyone is empowered to release their potential and live fulfilled lives. As a Community Development Worker you will be at the forefront of positive social change, helping local children and adults to grow and succeed.

This exciting training scheme will not only give you a real insight into the charity sector, but also provide you with the skills and hands-on experience required to excel as a charity professional. The scheme offers full training, development and support, and you will have the opportunity to work with driven and compassionate colleagues within a vibrant community.

If you believe that everyone should have the opportunity to release their potential and live fulfilled lives and you would like to join a dynamic, innovative organisation, then The ClementJames Centre could be the perfect career choice for you.

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The ClementJames Centre is a welcoming and unique place to work and if you would like to visit us before submitting your application please email us to arrange a visit.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. The ClementJames Centre is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff are required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

At ClementJames, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. If you require the application documents in a different format please do not hesitate to contact us.