Administration Officer Jobs

About this role

Join the mission to protect our planet's future by becoming our Senior Grant Officer. Synchronicity Earth is a growing organisation with an expanding team, and we are now looking for an experienced Grant Administrator to take ownership of the grant-making process within the team and organisation, building on the structures already in place to ensure we are a supportive and dynamic place to work.

Our grant-making model is unique. We channel philanthropic donations from trusts and foundations, corporate foundations, corporates or individual donors through partners and grantees (identified by our in-house team of conservation experts who make up the ‘Research Team’), which are undertaking conservation work in those areas that most critically need support. The central core and operating costs of Synchronicity Earth are generously covered by the Synchronicity Foundation, which means that any donation we receive is disbursed out to the field without a management or administration fee taken. This enables the donor to have confidence that 100% of their funding is going out to the field and delivering impact.

Synchronicity Earth’s mission is clear: we blend passion and action to provide safe havens for endangered species, support communities living in harmony with nature, and turn conservation into a worldwide effort. By joining, you're not just taking part; you're weaving your own story into a future that's brighter and sustainable for all.

We understand that life sometimes takes unexpected turns, and we welcome candidates who may have taken a career break. Your unique experiences and fresh perspective will only enhance our team's diversity and strengthen our ability to tackle the complex challenges facing our planet.

Specific responsibilities will include the following:

• Oversee and manage the distribution and administration of all grants within our programmes.
• Work with both the Programme and Philanthropy Teams to ensure all grants are matched with the relevant income stream.
• Oversee the grant admin work of programme officers to ensure accuracy and timely delivery of grant paperwork.
• Monitor and track grantee compliance with all report submissions and any other key deliverables.
• Manage the grant pipeline, reporting issues to the Programmes Team, working towards solutions with partners and enabling speedy grant giving.
• Support the Programme Team in development of rolling 3-year plans for funding, and liaise with Philanthropy Team to allow planning for fundraising.
• Provide advice and guidance to applicants and grantees on administrative procedures, policies and practices.
• Act as the internal point of contact for all grants in our database (Salesforce).
• Coordinate and deliver on reporting requirements to the Finance, Research, Operations and Risk teams for all grant giving.
• Support across teams as required on entry, cleaning, research and administration relating to data management.
• Work to develop processes and systems to improve efficiency.

For the right candidate, there will be opportunities to increase your experience and responsibilities and potential career development as the organisation grows.

Essential skills and experience

• Grant management experience (at least 3 years).
• Experience of working with finance and database systems i.e., Salesforce, NetSuite, Fluxx.
• Proven track record of managing grant pipelines and financial implications.
• Proven track record of working and communicating across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Candidates from Black, Asian, and Minority-Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds and people with disabilities with the above essential criteria who opt-in to our Guaranteed Interview Scheme will enter the first recruitment stage, see more information at the bottom of this advert.

Your development: skills and experience from this role

The following list is meant to provide guidance for your application while also demonstrating the type of skills and experience you will utilise and develop as part of this role. If there is anything here which you currently have no experience in, but would like to develop, then this would be a great role for you. Please let us know in your application if any of these particularly appeal to you, or you have some experience already.

Key skills and training:

• Experience of working with a diverse range of global organisations i.e., local grassroots, BINGOs etc.
• Experience of working in the charitable sector.
• Experience of working in the environmental sector.
• Project management skills.
• Accountancy skills.
• Second language (French, Spanish).

About us

Synchronicity Earth is a UK-based, global environmental charity which funds and supports organisations and individuals that aim to make our planet a better place to live for all its inhabitants.

We are a medium-sized charity which supports partners working to protect less well-known species and ecosystems around the world that receive less attention but face the greatest threats. We do this through our conservation Programmes, which identify, fund, and support organisations with a focus on: Amphibians, Asian Species, Congo Basin, Biocultural Diversity, Freshwater, and Ocean. We also support projects across two other areas: the More than Carbon initiative, a portfolio of climate and biodiversity projects targeted at corporate donors; and the Synchronicity Portfolio, which aims to foster systemic change to promote a greater focus on biodiversity conservation within different sectors. Our partners are mostly organisations embedded within their local communities, and often projects which also consider social impacts such as women’s health and empowerment, engagement with Indigenous Peoples, and sustainable livelihoods (e.g., small-scale fisheries) in addition to wildlife conservation.

Our workplace values and culture

We pride ourselves on having an open and inclusive culture. Our team supports each other and encourages new ideas and creativity to help us develop new projects and reach new audiences with our work. We aim to apply the same dedication to a flourishing diversity of people and wildlife on our planet through our programmes to our working environment and strive to make this environment open and inclusive for everyone. We recognise that the environment sector (and our organisation, as part of it) does not reflect the diversity of the global community it serves (particularly in terms of ethnic diversity) and has a long way to go to be as inclusive as possible to ensure people from all backgrounds and personal situations feel welcome in the workplace.

Reporting, location, and work hours

This position is a permanent position that is based in Synchronicity Earth offices in Central London, with the option for hybrid office/home working if the successful applicant wishes with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office (laptop would be provided for home working). During a 6-month probationary period we would require 4 days per week in the office.  The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the UK until at least the end of 2028, we cannot accept applicants who require visa sponsorship for this role. 

Application & Recruitment Process

Inclusion is a priority throughout our workplace culture and is embedded in our recruitment process (we are actively still seeking to improve it through employee and candidate suggestions). For example, the first stage of recruitment will be anonymised to mitigate against unconscious bias. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds for this role, particularly non-graduates, and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. Please let us know at any stage during the recruitment process if you have any accessibility requirements, we can accommodate for you, and which pronouns you would like to be referred to by.

How to apply:

• Fill in our candidate survey.
• Submit a cover letter (one side of A4) outlining any relevant skills and experience you have for this role, why it interests you, and any particular skills that you would like to develop in this role, with your CV (no longer than two sides of A4) via Charity Jobs.

Closing date for applications: 22nd September 2024, 12noon

Expected first-stage interview dates:

• First Stage Interviews (Zoom): 30th September - 4 October 2024 (TBC)
• Second Stage Interviews (in-person): 7th October - 10th October 2024 (TBC).
  • Step free access and accessible bathroom available.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We recognise that people from Black, Asian, and Minority-Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds and people with disabilities are under-represented in our sector, and that there are often additional barriers present for people from these groups when applying for roles in the charity sector and beyond.

As part of our commitment to attract and retain talented individuals from under-represented groups to the conservation and environment sector, if you belong to these groups, you can opt in to the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) in our candidate survey (found in the supplementary material). If you meet the essential criteria for a role, you'll be guaranteed a first-stage assessment. In most cases, this will be a 20-minute interview held via Zoom, however, in the case of an extraordinary number of applicants, the first-stage candidates (including GIS) will receive a short assessment. The results of this assessment will be used to select candidates for the second-stage interview.

Title: Housing Officer
Location: Activity-based/Hammersmith
Contract type: 1 year Fixed term contract
Hours: Full time 35hours Monday - Friday
Salary: £36,321

Closing date: midday Monday 9 September 2024

These are exciting times for Women's Pioneer Housing. We have recently achieved planning permission for two new developments and over the next 2 years, we will be developing over 160 new homes for single women in West London, including brand new offices on our site at 227 Wood Lane.

Founded in 1920 by women and men who understood the challenges faced by women trying to secure affordable, safe and independent housing at the time. The need for safe, secure, affordable housing for single women is as great as ever. We remain committed to making a positive difference to women’s lives by providing high quality homes and services.

Reporting to the Housing Services Manager, we are looking for a Housing Officer to join a small team in a busy, fast-paced environment. You will manage a patch of approximately 260 properties in West London and will be responsible for managing rent and service charge collection, lettings and antisocial behaviour, as well as supporting our residents with general enquiries. We work with colleagues across all areas of the business to provide an excellent service for our residents, helping drive up resident engagement and satisfaction, as well as meeting key performance targets.

Ideally you will bring direct experience in these areas however, relevant transferable skills are as important. You must be an effective communicator be organised, empathetic and understand the need to create effective resolution outcomes. You will be visiting residents in their homes, talking to them on the phone and corresponding with them in writing so excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are crucial for this role. You will also be working with external agencies, including the Police and Social Services and be capable of forming effective partnership arrangements.

You will be equipped with mobile technology to deliver a flexible service, visible and accessible to our residents. We want individuals who are able to find positive outcomes and who can demonstrate a passion for customer service with residents at the heart of what you do.

What you bring will allow you to work collaboratively with staff across the organisation and with our residents where you will professionally and positively interact with different groups of people, building relationships where you are trusted and inspire confidence. You must be able to prioritise your work, pay attention to detail and ensure you meet tight deadlines.

You will contribute to ensuring our quality standards are met and our services deliver in meeting our residents’ expectations. To do this you will be able to translate and apply information, policies and legislation, demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills in your dealings with stakeholders. Your IT skills will bring a proven ability in the use of various software packages to accurately populate and record information.

To have an informal discussion about the role please call us to speak to Natasha Roberts, Director of Operations.

Your completed application must be sent to our HR Mailbox by midday on Monday 9 September 2024 and must include:

• Your CV
• A supporting statement explaining how you meet the requirements of the role
• A Completed Diversity Monitoring Form

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 16 September 2024 at our offices in Hammersmith, West London.

As a Grants Officer at JRCT, you will be responsible for supporting the management, administration and development of the Peace and Security Programme.

The role can be undertaken remotely, or based at our York office. The role is for 35 hours a week and we are open to flexible working patterns, including job share arrangements.  We try to schedule meetings to accommodate caring responsibilities. Someone working remotely would be required to come to the York office for at least three days per month.

JRCT are looking for committed and dynamic individuals who are able to work in a small team and build relationships with a variety of people.

You are likely to be someone who:

Can build relationships with a diverse variety of people and organisations 

Has an interest in Peace and Security and ideally some experience working in one or more of these fields

Has empathy and can provide support and understanding towards those we fund

Has strong communication skills interpersonally and in writing

Has good administrative and organisational skills and attention to detail

Has a general interest in and possibly some experience working in philanthropy

Has a good level of understanding of campaigning, advocacy, social movements or how change happens

Is strongly analytical and inquisitive

Has strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications, social media and use of databases

Has first-hand experience of the voluntary sector, whether in a paid or unpaid capacity

Has experience of some of the social issues and injustices that the Trust is seeking to address through its programme

Has a commitment to justice and equity. 

We welcome all applicants and are keen to enhance our team to reflect the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve.  We particularly welcome applicants from communities that have been marginalised in the UK, including: people from racialised communities, people with disabilities, people from refugee backgrounds, low income and working-class communities, and people from LGBTQIA+ communities, and those experiencing other forms of marginalisation, as they are underrepresented at this level.

We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and the Global Majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single specification. If you’re excited about the role but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as the global majority, LGBTQA+, and those with a disability and neurodiverse conditions.

The role:

This role is perfect for anybody with the requisite skills who is looking for a career within fundraising or the creative industry. Our Corporate Partnerships Officer will be responsible for assisting the Corporate Partnerships Manager in raising money through corporate contacts to meet financial targets. The successful candidate will act as the first point of contact for all corporate enquiries and offer administrative support through record-keeping on the database, managing event bookings, liaising cross-organisationally to secure spaces for events, and working with our in-house caterers, Swan Restaurant and Bar. The Corporate Partnerships Officer will also take a lead role on the creation of marketing assets, monthly corporate newsletters, website updates and the redevelopment or refreshing of our offers (e.g. private box packages) when required.

The skills:

We are looking for a highly-organised and efficient individual with excellent diary management skills and the ability to communicate confidently across all levels of seniority, both internally and externally. The successful candidate will be confident in meeting corporate clients, handling logistics for event bookings and will ideally have experience of using a CRM, such as Tessitura.

Our candidate should also be confident in identifying new business prospects and engaging potential clients either in-person, via email or over the phone. MS Office proficiency is required, as are excellent communication skills across all mediums, and an ability to work as part of a team or independently, using your initiative.

The team:

The Shakespeare Globe Trust is a registered charity (No. 266916). Shakespeare’s Globe receives no annual subsidy from the Arts Council and, therefore, raises a critically important percentage of funds from the public each year. The Development Team focuses on nurturing relationships with Individuals, Trusts and Foundations and Corporates to support us and raise funds across three income streams: revenue, commercial, and capital. We seek to empower everyone at the Globe (staff, volunteers, or committees) to embrace a fundraising culture and increase charitable giving as we work collaboratively towards our mission to make Shakespeare accessible to all.

The Corporate Partnerships Officer will work within the Corporate & Commercial arm of the Development Team, reporting into the Corporate Partnerships Manager who sits under the Head of Corporate Partnerships.

Shakespeare’s Globe:

We celebrate Shakespeare’s transformative impact on the world by conducting a radical theatrical experiment. Inspired and informed by the unique historic playing conditions of two beautiful iconic theatres, our diverse programme of work harnesses the power of performance, cultivates intellectual curiosity, and excites learning to make Shakespeare accessible for all.

To apply:

For more information, please download the job description from our website. To apply, please complete the online application form by 5pm on Friday 20 September.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to monitoring the effectiveness of our policies and procedures, to help us meet our commitment to be an anti-racist, pro-equality organisation. We would appreciate you responding to our diversity data monitoring survey alongside your application as this help us make informed decisions about any changes we need to consider making to our recruitment policies, procedures and candidate experience.

We regret that because of the high volume of anticipated applications, we may be unable to contact unsuccessful candidates. 

ABOUT US

Action Village India (AVI) is a small UK based organisation that since 1989, has been supporting Indian partner organisations who work alongside villagers in some of the most remote parts of rural India so they can improve their lives, livelihoods and resilience. We work towards an India which is just, fair and inclusive, where all people regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, caste, religion can benefit from the country’s economic development and lift themselves out of poverty.

At the heart of our work, are our partnerships; many of which have spanned decades.  Our partner organisations are led by Indians and whether these are large or small organisations, or social movements, all work directly at the grassroots level across rural India – from Bihar and Jharkhand in the North, in Odisha and down to Tamil Nadu in the South. The communities they work with, are some of the poorest in India. They are experts in their fields and work hand in hand with local people to design and inform projects to best serve their local communities and secure rights and social justice for women, men and children.

We accompany our partners for the long term, solidarity with our partners and their communities is at the core of how we work. This means we have developed relationships over the years, based on mutual respect, reciprocity and transparency. We are not governed by donor funding cycles and agendas but are led by our partners and the needs they identify and are committed to shared learning and collaboration. We keep our UK costs to a minimum with core staff and rely on an active and engaged set of Trustees, volunteers and supporters.  Both staff and Trustees of Action Village India have relationships with staff from our partner organisations, created through ongoing dialogue, partner and community visits and participation in learning forums.

Job Purpose: To keep our office functioning smoothly. This is a multi-faceted role working closely with two other members of staff. This is a great opportunity for an organised self-starter who is interested in getting more experience in international development and the charitable sector.

Reports to: Executive Director

Salary: £26,000 pro rata

Hours: 14 hours per week (equivalent to 2 working days) – ideally Wednesday and Thursday.

By agreement there is an option to work an additional 7 events days over the full year. This is related to WOMAD and our other events. This is revised annually based on the agreed workplan.

Location: Dalston, London (5 Balls Pond Road, N1 4AX)

Contract: 24 months fixed contract with potential for permanent contract thereafter

Annual Leave: 25 days (pro rata)

Pension scheme: Action Village India provides access to an auto-enrolment pension plan through the Pensions Trust for all staff who have completed 6 months of satisfactory service with 3% employer contribution.

In line with legal requirements this post is subject to a Right to Work check.

Accessibility: We would like to offer our sincere regrets that due to the location of our office this position isn’t suitable for anyone with additional accessibility needs. The Action Village India office is on the second floor with a narrow staircase and no lift. 

1 SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1.1         Office Management

• Oversee the day to day running of the office, including communication with enquirers and supporters.
• Ensure office is compliant with Health and Safety requirements. Ensure compliance with data protection requirements.
• Ensure resources, IT and communication equipment is appropriate and available for staff and volunteer needs.
• Maintain office equipment, stationery and supplies.
• Be the point of contact for the landlord and any other tenants in the shared building.

1.2       Finance (record keeping)

• Managing Petty Cash
• Recording financial expenditure and income from events for the book-keeper
• Recording donations both online and offline
• Maintaining records by keeping the scanned copies of receipts and payments in the designated files both offline and online.
• Any other record keeping work as agreed with the Executive Director.

1.3       Administrative support to Fundraising events

• Administration of sponsorship fundraising events – registration of runners/riders/walkers and their donations.
• Helping set up donation pages for sponsorship online.

1.4       Communications

• Using online tools to design and distribute Action Village India’s e-newsletter.
• Uploading information on Action Village India’s website.
• Maintaining and servicing the donor and members’ database.
• Correspondence with supporters and donors.
• Production and printing of leaflets, advertisements and maintaining records of appeals.
• Distribution of mailings for appeals, newsletters and to our membership – including email groups.
• Managing all donations to the organisation, including CAF, standing orders, Just Giving and other internet sites and correspondence with individual donors.
• Any other administrative and communications work based on the organisations’ requirements and as agreed with the Executive Director.

1.5       Information Technology

• Maintaining IT equipment including updating anti-virus software.
• Maintaining Action Village India’s filing systems (hard copy, soft and back-up files).
• Liaison with Action Village India’s website designer/manager, editing and uploading documents and photos to website.
• Managing email accounts.
• Managing our telephone and broadband accounts.

1.6       AVI Activities

• Management of office-based volunteers as agreed with the Executive Director.
• Booking rooms and other support for Action Village India’s trustees’ meetings, AGM and other events.

2 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
• Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
• Keep confidential any personal, private or sensitive information.
• Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

EXPERIENCE

At least one year of office management and administration in a small company or organisation within the voluntary or community sector or social impact space.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Management of volunteers.
• Liaising with various stakeholders

• Excellent communication skills face to face, on the phone and by email.

• Ability to work alone and use own initiative to develop systems, and deal with practical situations as they arise.

• IT skills and experience at a level that supports email, database, social media and use of basic excel spreadsheets.

• Ability to stay focused and efficient in the face of changing priorities and multiple demands, and to deliver work in a timely manner.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Commitment to the values and ethos of Action Village India.

• Ability to work well in a team with a flexible approach.

• An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.

• A self-starter willing to contribute their own ideas to shape the future of the organisation.

• Willingness to learn and grow in the post.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Interest in and knowledge of international development issues
• Photoshop and Canva experience

We are looking for a Direct Marketing Officer to join our growing Individual Giving team at Samaritans. This role will assist in the creation, management and implementation of key campaigns and projects to recruit and retain supporters maximising loyalty and lifetime value.

A valued member of the team – you’ll also contribute to direct marketing projects while supporting larger, strategic initiatives led by the 3 x Senior Direct Marketing Officers in the team.

This is a brilliant time to join the IG team at Samaritans as we continue to drive forwards our ambitious plans to enable us to be there for all those who need us. ​We’re progressing some exciting new projects, and you’ll have the opportunity to develop a variety of skills and knowledge.

We are a supportive, creative, and ambitious team. We empower each other to achieve great things, and we’d love to have you join Samaritans and help us continue to succeed.​

• Permanent role
• Full time (35 hours per week)
• £33,000 to £35,000 per annum
• Hybrid working – linked to Ewell (Surrey) office, with home and office working
• In-office working - at present, the team meet in the office 1-2 times per month
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences

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Key Responsibilities​

• Project management of direct marketing integrated campaigns across online and offline channels from project initiation, through segmentation, data/media specification, creative approach, production, fulfilment to results analysis, ensuring income and expenditure targets are met.

• Ongoing management and review of external suppliers and marketing agencies to ensure activity takes place on schedule and within budget.

• Strategic planning and donor development. Close involvement in developing long term direct marketing strategies for priority audiences.

• Integration of Fundraising and External Affairs’ activities and objectives

• Ensures all activity is run in line with best practice and compliance.
   
• Works with the Senior Direct Marketing Officers and Head of Individual Giving to develop and deliver the individual giving strategy for priority audiences.
   
• Undertake database analysis, to inform and improve the direct marketing programme.​

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The Person​

You’ll have some previous experience of direct marketing campaign management across a range of channels. You’ll be able to effectively manage multiple projects and campaigns. Engaging and passionate about our cause, you’ll be a team player with excellent communication and personable skills.

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Full Job Description here​

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What’s in it for you – our benefits​

So, you want to work for us? Good choice. We like it here too. We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities.

Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll have free subscriptions to Headspace (your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement, and more) & Perkbox (an employee benefits platform with online exercise classes). That’s not all. We listen to your ideas and have staff forum and social committee networks.

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Hybrid and flexible working:

We are a flexible organisation, and we embrace hybrid working – a mix of connecting in person and remotely. We’re aware that the world is changing, and we all want and need different things from our work and home lives. So, if you need to walk the dog, go to the gym, or have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.

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Being Inclusive:

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQIA+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.

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Application:

​If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You’ll be asked to upload your CV and answer some short application questions on your motivations for applying. If you’re interested in applying or would just like to find out more, then we'd love to hear from you. This role will close for applications at midnight on 15th September, with video interviews scheduled to take place in the week of 23rd September.

This is an important time to join The Rufford Foundation, as the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer will play an essential role in encouraging grantees who have already been supported by the foundation to apply for further funding. This is an area of work that we are currently expanding.
This crucial and new role would sit within the conservation team to coordinate the delivery and oversight of Rufford Small Grants.
Rufford Small Grants are renowned for being an important milestone in the careers of conservationists and researchers who may have no (or limited) experience in designing and delivering projects. Therefore, we are very aware that unforeseen issues may arise and are considerate towards requests for project changes. Working closely with the CEO, Grants Manager and Grants Officer, the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer would ensure changes are recorded in updates and project reports.
The Rufford Foundation has been involved with other conservation donors and practitioners looking at the evidence of conservation effectiveness and supporting learning from failure. We fully understand that conservation projects may not succeed as planned and that evaluating small grant project impacts over short timescales (1-3 years) is problematic. The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer would take this into account when reviewing project updates and final evaluation reports.
The ideal candidate will bring previous experience of reviewing (or drafting) donor reports, have excellent analytical and communications skills and be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of biodiversity conservation, ideally with some practical knowledge of conservation in countries where the foundation funds projects. Experience of coordinating work with grantees, including review of workplans, deliverables and budgets, would be highly desirable.
The ideal candidate must be highly organised and proactive, have a keen eye for detail, be confident in their own ability to work independently and methodical in raising points with their line manager and team as appropriate. Ability to manage a busy workload and enjoy reading and reviewing documents about conservation projects is essential.
 

Would you like to help transform education and the lives of individuals and communities. You will be part of a purposeful Higher Education Institute as a Senior Administrative Officer and Finance Business Support professional. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact.

As a Senior Administrative Officer and Finance Business Support you will join a team who takes multiple intakes annually, offering a range of qualifications from Certificates to Doctoral degrees. This is a higher education environment with approximately 6,000 non-residential students.

Your Benefits will include:

• Holiday entitlement: 40 days in total: 28 days holiday plus 4 University closure days plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• 5% employer pension contribution & 6.1% employée pension contribution.
• Access to a benefits and wellbeing platform, with a choice of benefits to suit your needs, including electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and financial wellbeing services
• Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications
• Support for health and wellbeing, including occupational health and counselling support services
• Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave
• Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

Your Role Will Involve:

• Delivering empathetic student financial support in person
• Managing student finance queries and debt
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Providing comprehensive financial management support
• Contributing to the Institute's financial sustainability

Your Skills and Experience Will Include:

• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and reporting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Proficiency in financial systems

• Knowledge of Student Loan Company and its processes

If you have the desired attributes and experience plus empathetic understanding of student loans in a higher education setting and feel that you would be a good fit for this role, please send your CV to with out delay

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Are you ready for your next challenge? Ufi VocTech Trust has a vibrant working environment, and we welcome diversity of thought and perspective to help create exciting and innovative projects, venture investments and partnerships.

Everything we do is focused on our goal of developing digital tools and solutions which help more adults develop the skills they need for work.

It’s an exciting time to join Ufi as we continue to increase the development and take up of great quality, engaging and inclusive digital tech for adult learners.

We're looking for an experienced Project and Partnerships Officer to ensure we fulfil our mission to catalyse change in adult learning for work. Working closely with the Head of Grant Programmes you will become the engine of our grant funding activity.

You will help deliver Ufi’s grant funding and partnership activity. With colleagues and external partners, you will co-ordinate grant calls, administer the VocTech Ignite programme and manage an exciting portfolio of grant funded projects. You will be working with colleagues across Ufi to support the development, administration, and delivery of partnership activity.

This is a responsible, fast-paced role. We are looking for someone who thrives on variety and will become a rock-solid member of the Grants Team. Creativity and enthusiasm supported by practical delivery skills are essential.

We'd love to hear from you if you have some of the following:

• Experience working in a senior administration role
• Confident working in an agile environment and adapting to change
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Project management skills
• Strong communication skills

Please see the full Recruitment Pack for further details on the skills and experience we are looking for.

Are you a skilled and experienced HR professional? Can you combine excellence in administration with great people skills? Do you enjoy working as part of a team towards shared goals? Then this role might be for you.  

BMS World Mission is looking for a skilled and experienced HR Officer to join our People and Culture team. As part of the P&C team, you will create a positive, engaging and professional work environment, where our people can thrive. You will have the opportunity to help strengthen our culture and uphold BMS core values.

As the HR Officer, you will play an important role in HR operations, providing administrative support for the key HR processes spanning the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to leavers. This includes ensuring our policies and processes represent best practices, maintaining the staff handbook, and ensuring that the online HR software is used to its full potential. 

As the HR officer, you will: 

• Be professional and confident. 

• Be approachable, with effective interpersonal skills. 

• Be discreet with confidential and sensitive HR matters. 

• Be in full support of the vision and mission of BMS.

Excellent communication and IT skills, along with precision and attention to detail, are essential.

The successful applicant will be a committed Christian. The nature of this role means that this is a specific occupational requirement. 

Location:                       Didcot, Oxfordshire / Flexible working.

This role can be office-based or hybrid. Coming into our office regularly in Didcot is preferred (for example one or two days a week on average). However, we are happy to appoint a candidate who lives too far from Didcot to attend the office regularly, if they are able to be flexible to come to Didcot as required. The cost of travel to BMS Didcot, whether on a regular basis or infrequently, would be borne by the employee.

Hours:                                35 hrs. per week/full time

Employment type:          Permanent

Salary range:                   £25,855 to £30,678 per annum

Closing date:                   9 am, Tuesday, 10 September 2024

Interview date:                Wednesday, 18 September 2024 

This is a permanent position based in the UK, and the role requires that the applicant has the right to live and work in the UK. We do not offer any sponsorship, relocation costs, or visa assistance.

If you would like to discuss this role further, please feel free to contact Sujit Varpe, HR Business Partner, BMS World Mission. Otherwise,  Please apply through our website.

The University of Strathclyde seeks to appoint a Development Assistant to work within the Alumni & Development team. You will provide operational support to a busy fundraising program, which raises funds through the development of relationships with a wide range of alumni, trusts and foundations and company supporters. Working directly with our fundraising teams and across the wider department, this is an excellent opportunity to progress your administrative skills in a dynamic environment whilst supporting the generation of philanthropic income at Strathclyde.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will be focused on providing administrative support for a wide range of fundraising activity. You will have the opportunity to assist in event planning and delivery, support our Telethon and Giving Day campaigns, facilitate meeting arrangements between fundraisers and donors and organise complex travel itineraries for fundraisers undertaking UK and International travel. From time to time this will include communicating directly with our alumni and supporters. You will further maintain the department’s administrative systems, including some financial processes, and support the effective running of the wider department.

The successful candidate will have strong administrative experience, ideally gained in a customer focused environment. They will be able to prioritise their own tasks within the agreed framework of the role and have an interest in developing their career within a higher education and fundraising setting.

If you are passionate about higher education, and supporting projects that will benefit students, then you could have the opportunity to help deliver an ambitious fundraising strategy at Strathclyde.

Formal interviews for this post will be held on 10/09/2024.

Would you like to help transform education and the lives of individuals and communities. You will be part of a purposeful Higher Education Institute as a Senior Administrative Officer and Finance Business Support professional. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact.

Two Senior Administrative Officer and Finance Business Support positions are available. These positions offer flexible working patterns to suit different lifestyles. One role is primarily office-based with hybrid options (3 days in office, 2 days remote) Monday to Friday. The other requires weekend work on-site (Saturday and Sunday) with two remote days plus one additional office day.

This organisation takes multiple intakes annually, offering a range of qualifications from Certificates to Doctoral degrees. This is a higher education environment with approximately 6,000 non-residential students. Many of the programs, including some degree levels, are offered on weekends.

Your Benefits will include:

• Holiday entitlement: 40 days in total: 28 days holiday plus 4 University closure days plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• 5% employer pension contribution & 6.1% employée pension contribution.
• Access to a benefits and wellbeing platform, with a choice of benefits to suit your needs, including electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and financial wellbeing services
• Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications
• Support for health and wellbeing, including occupational health and counselling support services
• Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave
• Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

Your Role Will Involve:

• Delivering empathetic student financial support in person
• Managing student finance queries and debt
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Providing comprehensive financial management support
• Contributing to the Institute's financial sustainability

Your Skills and Experience Will Include:

• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and reporting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Proficiency in financial systems

• Knowledge of Student Loan Company and its processes

If you have the desired attributes and experience plus empathetic understanding of student loans in a higher education setting and feel that you would be a good fit for this role please send your CV to with out delay.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Location: Godalming HQ (flexible hybrid working)
Contract Type: Permanent/ Full time
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum FTE (dependant on skills and experience)
Hours: 37

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us as our new Legacy Officer.

We’re recruiting a motivated and passionate Legacy Officer to join our Global Fundraising Team. As part of this new role, you'll help support and coordinate a growing caseload of legacies, as our legacy income increases both in the UK and internationally.
Your contributions will support our mission to end factory farming by 2040.

About Us:

Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global organisation dedicated to ending factory farming worldwide. We were founded in 1967 by Peter Roberts, a British farmer alarmed by the rise of factory farming. Over the past 50 years, we have made major strides in abolishing inhumane practices such as barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow gestation crates in the UK and Europe.

Our approach involves campaigning, advocacy, and engagement with policymakers at national, intergovernmental, and corporate levels, building a movement of individuals concerned about animal welfare and the health and sustainability of our food. We are driven by a passion for animal welfare and food system change, believing in a future where animals are treated with compassion and respect, and where sustainable farming practices prevail for a healthy planet.

Our international headquarters are in Godalming (UK), with team members in 14 countries on four continents including the US, Italy, France, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Czechia, China, and a specialist policy office in Brussels.

About the Role:

As part of this new role as Legacy Officer, you will support the administration of UK and international legacy gifts, from notification to final distribution. You will help manage a growing caseload and ensure compliance with legal and organisational policies.

Additionally, you will assist in expanding our legacy giving programme in new international markets, working closely with global teams to support strategies that maximise legacy income across different regions. You will also play a role in forecasting legacy income, conducting estate reviews, and preparing detailed reports to inform strategic decisions. Collaboration will be essential, as you will work closely with the Legacy Marketing Manager, Legacy Administrator and global fundraising teams to align legacy administration with broader fundraising initiatives. Additionally, you will help maintain and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executors, solicitors, and international colleagues, to ensure the smooth administration of legacy gifts.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will ideally need experience in UK legacy administration, and preferably also within an international context. You should have a proven ability to manage and coordinate a complex caseload of legacy gifts, ensuring compliance and maximising income. Strong analytical and forecasting skills, with attention to detail in reporting, and excellent literacy and communication skills are essential. You’ll have the ability to work effectively within a global organisation, understanding cross-cultural dynamics and regional legal frameworks.

You’ll be able to build and maintain good relationships with executors, solicitors, and other key internal and external stakeholders.

It would also be advantageous if you also have a passion for global animal welfare issues, as well as experience with First Class and Salesforce CRM systems, although training can be provided for the successful candidate.

Why You Should Apply:

This is a valuable opportunity, where you will play a key role in legacy giving. In this exciting new position, you'll provide essential administrative support and coordinate a growing caseload of legacies, working closely with the Legacy Administrator. The work you undertake as our Legacy Officer will play a crucial part in advancing Compassion’s mission, while contributing to a dedicated team focused on animal welfare and food system change.

Join us on a collective mission to shape a compassionate future for farm animals worldwide, while experiencing a workplace that truly cares for you:

• Enjoy an enhanced annual leave of 25 days per year, along with bank holidays
• Free onsite parking at HQ
• Optional savings schemes
• Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritises your well-being, while also enjoying Excellent Development opportunities
• Flexible, hybrid working model
• A defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Applications:

• Closing date: 24th September 2024
• 1st stage Interviews W/C 30th September
• 2nd stage Interviews W/C 7th or 14th October

No Agencies please.

Compassion in World Farming International is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and experience, and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.

To comply with legal requirements, as part of our selection procedure we ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

You may have experience in the following: Legacy Administrator, Bequests Officer, Gifts in Wills Officer, Legacy Manager, Legacy Giving Coordinator, Estate Planning Officer, Legacy Donation Officer, Planned Giving Officer, Gifts in Wills Fundraiser, Bequests Manager, Legacy Giving Officer, Estate Giving Manager, Charitable Bequests Coordinator, Legacy Development Officer.

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About Us

Inspire is a charity based in East London. We inspire children and young people across London and beyond, using data to understand the barriers they face and connecting them with a range of employers and opportunities to open doors to their success.

At Inspire, we believe that all children and young people should have access to the opportunities and inspiration they need to achieve their potential. We have over 30 years of experience in delivering high quality services and programmes to children, young people, schools, local authorities and employers. Working alongside our large network of employer volunteers, our programmes inspire and support children and young people to create a positive future for themselves in their journey from the classroom to workplace.  We provide them with independent careers guidance, high aspirations and strong employability skills.

The Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a confident and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills to join our Work Related Learning Team as a Programme Officer.

This is a term-time role working 39 weeks of the year.

The Programme Officer role is very varied and will enable you to use your creativity to support creation and delivery of workshops as well as utilising your organisation skills to ensure everything is well organised and runs without a hitch. You will gain skills and experience in working with children and young people, leading workshops, training corporate volunteers and project management.

Our Work Related Learning team has an excellent reputation in working with schools, partners, employers and volunteers to develop and deliver workshops and programmes which educate children and young people on the world of work and the opportunities available to them once they complete their education.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Providing support and coordination to the Work Related Learning Team working on a range of programmes and workshops.
• Recruitment and liaison with volunteers for participation in events.
• Preparation of resources, planning and briefing materials.
• Attending and coordinating events delivered in schools and other external venues.
• Liaising with schools, businesses, volunteers and other stakeholders.
• Collating evaluations and report writing.
• Admin support.

If you have the skills and desire to join our team, please see our job description for more details.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter.

Interview arrangements

The interview selection process will include a skills based test and further details will be provided to applicants who are invited for interview.

Closing date

This position is available immediately and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. We will review applications as we receive them and aim to appoint as soon as we meet the right person.  We reserve the right to close the application process early if we find a suitable candidate.

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants.

Inspire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  The  successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.