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Estates management Management of the operations information systems. E.g. Inventory, Health and Safety logging Ensure that we receive competitive quotes for all works carried out on our sites in compliance with our financial regulations Ensure that all contractors are communicated with in a timely and professional manner on all works to be carried out Project management. Prepare business cases and feasibility studies; tender, award and manage projects Manage all compliance maintenance and work closely with the site team to ensure these are completed Scheduling of maintenance across all sites, maintaining a 3 – 5 year maintenance cycle that informs budget setting Work with Heads of Service to source and prepare appropriate buildings/spaces in order to expand services Manage and maintain an Asset Register for BeyondAutism On request, provide data for SMT, governors, trustees and Heads of Services Liaise with services’ administrative staff to ensure required data is captured and scheduling of site works are smooth Manage the schools’ personnel check -n (inventory) and access control systems Management of the cleaning and consumable supply contracts Health and safety management Ensure that the site team and the Senior Management Team are supported in ensuring our sites comply with Health and Safety legislation Support the Director of Finance with the organisation and completion of Health and Safety Audits Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety, relating to fire, water, and asbestos Chair organisational Health and Safety and maintenance meetings and attend site specific meetings Reporting and recording Ensure that all site documentation is held in a central file. Including checking and holding site-based certification, arranging annual reviews, arranging testing and monitoring at each site in particular related to Health and Safety legislation to include, though not limited to, electrical testing, gas testing, legionella testing, fire assessment Ensure that accurate registers are kept of asbestos, and hazardous substances across all sites Ensure minutes are taken at any operational meeting in particular, estates and Health and Safety meetings Provide monthly reports to SMT Attend monthly Services SMT, providing reports as required by the COO Management responsibilities To manage and provide strategic leadership to the Site and Cleaning teams To provide monthly supervision and ensure structures are in place for effective appraisal, personal development and performance management of the Site and Cleaning Teams To take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, pupils, students, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies related to safeguarding, health, safety and risk To manage the Maintenance and facilities budget in conjunction with SMT and the annual service development plans Adhere to the Premises Policy, working with SMT to ensure that new premises acquisition is managed appropriately, and disposal is managed in a timely and effective manner General Adhere to BeyondAutism’s Safeguarding Policies Work within the organisational Diversity Policy to promote equality of opportunity for all students and staff, both current and prospective Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with students, parents and colleagues Adhere to policies as set out in the staff handbook Comply with the Data Protection Act/GDPR Undertake other reasonable duties related to the job purpose required from time to time Navigate our Carbon Neutral ambitions by formulating and driving the charity sustainability targets This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, as reasonably directed by the COO. This job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing organisational requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder. The post holder is expected to comply with the appropriate Code(s) of Conduct associated with this post.

Finance Administrator

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work for an organisation that makes a difference? An organisation that nurtures its staff, encourages development, and rewards staff for their hard work?

If the answer is yes then this could be the role for you!

Position: Finance Team Administrator

Location: Oxford

Hours: Part-time, 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, worked across all 5 days

Salary: £19,188.89 (FTE £28,399.56)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 4 August 2024

Interview Date: 12 August 2024 in Oxford

It is recognised that August is a popular month for holidays. If you are unable to attend an interview on 12 August 2024, please let us know. If you are shortlisted, we may be able to reschedule for a mutually convenient time. Please note that the final decision on the appointment will be made after the scheduled interview date of 12 August 2024.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated Administrator to join a Finance team.  You will have a pro-active approach and ‘can-do’ attitude, which will be key to fulfilling the following responsibilities:

• Providing administrative support to the Finance Department and IT function
• Assist in preparing and circulating agendas, minutes, and other papers to committee members, and accurately take and prepare minutes for review.
• Providing secretarial and administrative support to the Director and Deputy Director of Finance
• Undertaking wider agreed tasks that support the work of the Finance Department and their own professional development

About You

You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work with her - around 50% of staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos that underpins the work. However, all staff do have a desire to make a difference.

To be successful in this role you will have effective verbal and written communication skills and a high level of attention to detail.

You will be a team player with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and prioritise tasks to ensure deadlines are met.  If this sounds like you and you are able to build effective working relationships, we would like to hear from you.

Benefits and rewards:

• 25 days holiday per annum, pro rata, rising each year by one day to a maximum of 30 days
• In addition to the statutory UK public holidays, the Diocese offers three privilege days
• Hybrid working
• Free parking and subsidised on-site café
• Generous employer pension contribution of 12.5% which includes death in service benefit (5% Employee Contribution)
• Electric car and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes
• Access to wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies and a generous sick pay provision
• Access to low-interest financial services from Churches Mutual Credit Union including loans
• An attractive modern working environment

The Organisation

The Diocese is the administrative area of the Church, broadly speaking, covers the three counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. There are 815 churches in the Diocese – more than any other diocese in the Church of England. So, in many ways the best description is that it is the family of the 55,000 or so regular worshippers in these churches.

We want our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all to be reflected in the composition of our staff. We are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates from communities currently underrepresented in the diocese.

You may also have experience in areas such as Administrator, Finance Officer, Finance Administrator, Finance Admin, Finance Administration, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Admin, Payroll Administration, Admin, Administration, Administrator, Payroll Clerk, Payroll Assistant, Payroll, #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

We are looking to recruit a creative and ambitious Fundraising and Communications Manager. A key focus of the role is the development of our donor management systems and corporate partnerships, whilst providing strategic oversight of the charity’s internal and external communications. Bid-writing expertise is desirable but not essential. We are looking for a highly effective individual with demonstrable and relevant fundraising experience, as well as excellent planning, organisational and people skills. The Fundraising and Communications Manager will ensure we take a strategic approach to fundraising that ensures the charity’s income will support our growth and development in the years ahead, in line with our 2030 Strategy.

This is a great opportunity to bring established skills and experience to bear in a local organisation undertaking groundbreaking work in a range of exciting areas. The Fundraising and Communications Manager will work alongside colleagues with a wealth of experience at Sufra, and will collaborate closely with the local community and a wide range of local partners and donors. Your input and collaboration will support the charity’s work developing innovative food access models and civic engagement programmes, as well as our efforts campaigning to change the policies that perpetuate poverty.

We would encourage applications from local residents, with knowledge of the London Borough of Brent. We’re open to applications from anyone with relevant experience, but we are particularly interested in hearing from those with the following:

• Accredited Fundraising and/or Communications Qualification OR Equivalent Experience
• 3+ years of relevant fundraising experience in a charity of a similar size or larger than Sufra
• Experience in the strategic management of marketing and communications
• Line Management and supervision
• Budget Management
• CRM development and management
• Proven numeracy and data analysis skills
• Excellent written communication skills, including writing creative and impactful copy
• Ability to work with others collaboratively
• Advanced IT Skills (Microsoft Office, Teams,
  SharePoint, Mailchimp, CRM systems)
• Honest and Trustworthy
• Positive, Friendly & Hard-working
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage different projects at once
• A self-starter with a can-do attitude
• Commitment to the Values of Sufra

About the role:

Internation Mission to Jewish People (IMJP) is looking for an experienced Trust Fundraiser to join their Fundraising and Communications Team, focusing on Trusts and taking this key area to the next level.

International Mission to Jewish People has been at the cutting edge of mission to Jewish people since 1842. Their UK office is looking for an experienced Trust Fundraiser to secure significant income to support their vision to sustain and grow their  vital mission work.

IMJP already has a loyal support base and they’re looking for someone to build on this and help grow their income and generate new and higher value funds as well as develop and nurture their current relationships with trusts.

This is an exciting time to join the fundraising and communications team, and with a new Director of Fundraising and Communications who started last year, they have a new fundraising strategy and direction that will help guide IMJP get to the next level with Trusts and Foundation grants.

As the new Trust Fundraiser you will have the opportunity to make the most of this fresh direction in order to grow and develop the portfolio!

About you:

You’ll be an skilled fundraiser bringing your previous experience in trusts or corporate fundraising with a proven track record of successful funding applications and bringing in significant income.

Using your excellent communication and relationship building skills you will be able to develop and maintain effective relationships with key trusts and grant making bodies in order to develop and sustain current relationships as well as progress and nurture new ones and secure more high level funding applications (£2 - £2.5k plus).

You’ll be proactive and self motivated, able to plan ahead and work to deadlines, using your attention to detail and current knowledge of regulations and fundraising best practise to be successful in your role. Your experience in writing tailored and high quality applications will be key and an asset to the team!

You'll bring your previous experience as a trust fundraiser to hit the ground running and pick up the current portfolio whilst also exploring and researching new avenues for trusts and grant application potential that will leverage a range of opportunities available.

IMJP are a team of practicing and active Christians – this a culture that is evident throughout their team and day to day working and operating. As such they would like you to bring your same beliefs to this role, sharing in the belief in their mission and purpose, and actively being part of the day to day faith community among colleagues and in the workplace.

What we can offer you:

Salary: £35,000 per annum.

Location: International Mission to Jewish People Head Office, Eynsham, Oxfordshire

Hours of work: You will be contracted hours are 35 hours per week (full time)

Pension: A generous pension scheme where the employer contribution is 8% and the employee contribution is 5%.

Holiday: 25 days a year (full time), plus bank holidays.

About IMJP

IMJP has been at the cutting edge of cross-cultural mission since 1842 and was formed by people with a vision and passion for the salvation of the Jewish people. Originally the British Society for the Propagation of the Gospel among the Jews (BJS), the Society was founded at an inaugural meeting in Regent Square, supported by British evangelical leaders such as Robert Murray M’Cheyne and the great Baptist preacher Charles Haddon Spurgeon.

Nearly 200 years after it came into existence, International Mission to Jewish People is still at the cutting edge of cross-cultural, multi-cultural, international and interdenominational mission to the Jewish people, sharing the Good News that the Messiah promised through the ancient Jewish prophets has come, and his name is Jesus.

IMJP is on the threshold of yet more exciting change as we seek to respond to the challenge and commission taken-up by our founders to proclaim Jesus as Messiah and Lord to Jewish people today.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 2nd August 2024, however, we will be frequently reviewing applications and reserve the right to close the role once a suitable candidate has been found. Apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

No agencies please.

Triangle of Care UK Programme Lead

35 hours per week

Level 4:  £42,000 - £45,000 per annum

Hybrid working

• Do you have a commitment to driving service improvement at scale for carers across a range of sectors and different providers? 
• Do you enjoy developing and managing diverse stakeholder relationships with carers, practitioners and policy makers?
• Do you have a sound strategic understanding of the challenges that are faced by NHS and Local Authority services in achieving effective support for carers?

If so, Carers Trust would like to hear from you! 

The Triangle of Care UK Programme Lead has responsibility for managing the implementation of the Triangle of Care.  This dynamic quality improvement framework, pioneered by carers within secondary mental health settings and now recognised within wider national policy,  is based on six principles which health and care providers can use to include and support unpaid carers, staff and those receiving care.

This role is the key point of communication for Triangle of Care members, leading on delivery of the Triangle of Care peer review and accreditation process and working closely with the Director of UK Network & Innovation and Executive Director of Programmes & Impact to grow and diversify the programme, in line with Carers Trust 2022-25 Strategy. 

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of working with others to develop and deliver a programme of stakeholder engagement nationally and locally
• An understanding of the carer landscape across statutory services, particularly in relation to secondary mental health services
• An understanding of Business and Product development in the context of a scheme or initiative that delivers a paid-for or ‘freemium' model
• Experience of developing and/or leading quality assurance and improvement projects
• Evidence of creating and cultivating new relationships and ways of working
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) that can be flexed across a diverse range of audiences

Access to higher education and the life-changing opportunities that come from attending the most competitive universities is not equal. 28 in 100 of the most advantaged students progress to the most competitive universities. In contrast, only 2 in 100 of the least advantaged young people access these universities.

We think this is fundamentally unfair. We work across the UK to support less advantaged students to access the most competitive universities, and to succeed when they get there.

Between 2021 and 2026, we will work with 100,000 students across the UK to help them to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to access the most competitive universities. We will also support 10,000 students from disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed once they enter universities. We hope that you’ll consider joining us, as we work to create a fairer society where no child’s education is limited by their background.

Person specification

Time and Resource Management

• Excellent organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise and manage time effectively.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to identify opportunities to save time/resources.
• Manages projects, with appropriate levels of time and resource input, including ability to coordinate project work with a direct report.
• Capable of adapting quickly to new systems, processes and interfaces.

External Stakeholder Knowledge and Management

• Confidence handling enquiries from external stakeholders and adapting approach to meet different needs.
• Actively shares useful information about stakeholders with internal colleagues at all levels.
• Confident chairing discussions to ensure stakeholder expectations are met.

Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Confidence presenting and delivering teaching to a range of audiences including school aged children and adults.
• Confident in using digital systems for delivery.
• Comfortable taking a relational approach to communication with others.

Initiative and Problem Solving

• Proactivity in seeking to enhance processes and identifying emerging risks.
• Ability to spot inefficiencies in systems and suggest or implement improvements.
• Responds quickly to solve problems, seeking input from relevant internal stakeholders.

Developing Self and Others

• Committed to the development of others.
• Self-reflective and committed to own professional development.

Reports To: Board of Trustees.

Salary: £45,000 - £52,000 FTE.

Hours: 0.8 FTE (negotiable), primarily on-site with occasional home working.

Pension: 5% matched employer contribution.

Enhanced annual leave and sickness benefit policies. 

About Victoria Hall Harrow

The Victoria Hall Harrow charity started in 1888, with the aim of building a high quality venue for the people of Harrow to come together and to build community. Since then our venue Victoria Hall has been rebuilt twice, most recently reopening to the public in Summer 2021. We also created a new charity some years back (a CIO), transferring the assets of the old charity over. For this reason our Charity Commission listing below is not representative of our current financial position and our assets. 

For around 140 years Victoria Hall has provided space for rent to local residents and groups. It has been used for every possible purpose - parties, events, activities, conferences and much more. 

More recently the trustee board have embarked on a renewed strategy process, and we are now relaunching the charity as a partnership-first community centre, that identifies local needs and uses our assets to best meet those needs, working with a wide range of partners to serve the local diverse communities. 

In June 2024 we agreed our new Vision and Mission. We are still now working through the overall draft of our strategy, which we will be happy to share with you as soon as it is ready in 1st draft form. 

Our Vision

A connected and inclusive Harrow, where people and communities thrive.

Our Mission

We facilitate connections, providing space and support for activities and services to identify and meet the needs of Harrow’s diverse communities. 

We collaborate with local residents, groups and organisations, using a partnership-first approach.

In order to achieve our new Vision and Mission we now need to recruit our first ever CEO. We thank you for your interest in the role, and we look forward to receiving your application. 

Role Summary

As our first CEO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Victoria Hall. You will be responsible for leading the organisation through this exciting transition, working closely with the Board of Trustees, staff, partners, and the wider community. This is a unique opportunity to build on our rich history and create a vibrant community hub that makes a real difference in people's lives.

The charity is in a solid financial position, which will enable us with the correct leadership in place to make real progress in our Vision and Mission. Our premises are new and extremely high quality, and very well located. There is a serious lack of high quality community space in Harrow, and we know already that there is significant demand and interest from a whole range of groups who serve the local diverse community. 

You will lead us in identifying what the most important and pressing needs are in our local community, and how best to meet those using our resources. You will create effective and impactful partnerships with local residents, community groups and charities, plus businesses and the statutory sector, to meet the needs identified. 

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement Victoria Hall's strategic vision, ensuring alignment with our mission and values, with a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Operational Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the community centre, including financial management, fundraising, marketing, and facilities management.

• Partnership Development: Build strong relationships with a diverse range of local organisations, businesses, and individuals to create a network of support for Victoria Hall's programs and services.

• Financial management and governance: Ensuring that we have robust processes in place, and that our finances are well managed. 

• Community Engagement: Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment at Victoria Hall, ensuring that our programs and services meet the needs of diverse community members.

• Staff Management: Provide leadership and support to the Centre Manager and other future staff, fostering a positive, collaborative, and diverse work environment.

• Governance: Work closely with the Board of Trustees, ensuring that we are effective and develop together. Provide regular reports and updates on Victoria Hall's progress.

As VHH is a very small charity, you will be fully hands on in all possible areas of strategy, governance and operations. You will need to be comfortable across all areas for which you will be responsible. 

Person Specification

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role, ideally within the charity or community sector.

• Experience of managing staff and/or volunteers. 

• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills.

• Ability to oversee our legal obligations, with regards to risk management and mitigation, charity law and more. 

• Good IT skills, able to ensure that our charity uses technology effectively. 

• Financial acumen, with experience in budget creation and management. 

• Experience in successful income generation. 

• A passion for community development and social impact.

• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• The ability to inspire and motivate others.

Desirable

We do not expect any candidate to have all of these desirable attributes. They are simply a list of the many attributes which we think would be of value in the role. 

• Coaching experience and/or qualifications. 

• Experience working in a partnership-based model.

• Knowledge of the Harrow community, local organisations and residents. 

• Experience in marketing and communications, with a focus on reaching diverse audiences.

• Experience leading an organisation through a period of change or transition.

• Fluency in languages spoken in the Harrow community.

• A background in community work or community organising.

• Knowledge of AI and how to utilise in a small charity or business. 

• A clean driving license. 

We want to ensure that we build a team here that reflects our local diverse community. If you believe that you can succeed in this role working with our local community, then we look forward to receiving your application, explaining how you will meet the requirements of the role.

If there are any adjustments that would be helpful for you, and would help you to show us your best, then please do let us know. Our Chair of trustees Gus Alston is happy to speak about this at any point, or you can include with your application.

Interviews

Interviews will be held on Monday 12th August. The interview will consist of a task, and then questions from us, followed by an opportunity for more conversation and questions, including any from you. The whole process will take around two hours on the day. We will provide a £100 shopping voucher to all candidates who attend an interview, as recognition for the time you commit to this process. If you have a preference for timings on Monday 12th August, let us know when you apply. 

Victoria Hall is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.

Contact details to ask any questions and get further information will be visible once you click on Apply for job. 

You’ll bring experience of managing teams to perform at their best, understand the health and care landscape and the levers of influence. You might not have charity Chief Executive experience, but you’ll have experience of reporting to Boards, managing people, projects, and budgets. 

You’ll be skilled at developing and maintaining partnerships and have experience of working with volunteers. You’ll have a passion for person-centred support and inclusion for the people of Islington, and you’ll be able to influence local providers and commissioners with residents at the heart of these negotiations.

We are looking for a new CEO with the experience and motivation to design service extensions, develop business plans at a Sussex scale and collaborate with charities, institutions and agencies. This is a really exciting opportunity to lead an established charity working to enhance community life across rural Sussex, particularly in the many places that are overlooked and underserved.

The role is to build upon the recognition of our achievements to date, to coordinate, grow and engage. The work AirS does will appeal to applicants with a genuine interest in sustainable community development.

As CEO you will lead our talented team to increase our public profile through your advocacy, championing and relationship building skills.  You will report to the Chair of Trustees, working collaboratively with the Trustees.  You will also collaborate with a variety of charities, institutions and agencies, all with shared interests in our work. 

We are seeking an energetic ‘all-rounder’ - a proven leadership professional who will roll their sleeves up and deliver.  You will have a demonstrable track record of successful delivery as a Chief Executive Officer, or similar senior leadership and strategic roles, ideally in a not for profit/charity/third sector environment. The work AirS does will appeal to applicants with a genuine interest in sustainable community development. 

You will have outstanding communication and liaison skills, along with sound financial and contract management expertise.  Drawing from your previous experience you will help to design, implement and deliver our financial, people, operational and commercial objectives.  Highly self-motivated, you will possess the vision, energy and drive to help create and to implement sustainable strategies for the charity. 

Enrych has been developing its strategic plan which will enable us to grow our impact and enhance the opportunities for disabled people.   We are looking for a new Chief Executive who can take our strategic plans to the next stage and lead our Team of committed individuals to deliver these.    We follow the social model of disability so work hard to remove the barriers which can prevent disabled people achieving their goals and aspirations.    Our new Chief Executive will have a passion for equity and inclusion and a good understanding of disability issues.   They will also be committed to supporting and developing our staff to be the best versions of themselves.  We work with over 600 people with disabilities, multiple agencies and stakeholders and our income is derived from delivering contracts with local authorities and traditional fundraising.

EDI Committee Chair

We are looking for an EDI Committee Chair who will ensure that EDI-BIIDE runs through all that we do, in a way that aligns with our strategic objectives and our resources.

Position: EDI Committee Chair

Location: Remote or London based office

Duration: Initially three years with a potential to extend

Remuneration: £5,000 per annum + reasonable expenses.

Closing Date: 11th August 2024

Interview date: Week commencing 2nd September 2024

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

About the Role

We are looking for an EDI Committee Chair to provide direction to the organisation’s EDI-BIIDE Work and to lead the EDI-BIIDE Committee, ensuring alignment between the organisation’s EDI-BIIDE Action Plan and the organisation’s three-year strategy and resources.

You will ensure EDI-BIIDE is consolidated into all aspects of our work – for our members, our staff and, crucially, for the public with whom we and our members interact professionally. You will embed good governance practices in everything the Committee and its members undertake, abiding by the Nolan principles.

The EDI Committee Chair will lead with confidence and collaborate effectively across the organisation to champion the work of the Committee and be accountable to the Board of Trustees for delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• In liaison with the EDI-BIIDE Committee, to review the organisation’s EDI-BIIDE work to date, and to devise a revised EDI-BIIDE Action Plan that aligns with the organisation’s three-year strategy and resources.
• Lead the EDI-BIIDE Committee and ensure the Committee’s business is conducted collaboratively and methodically and that the Committee takes decisions within its authorised powers (as delegated by the Board of Trustees).
• Liaise with the organisation’s Board of Trustees, staff, and other committee chairs on the Committee’s work.
• Ensure decisions taken by the Committee are clear and unambiguous, and that responsibility for taking forward action points is properly allocated.
• Attend events and other external events as required, acting as an ambassador for the organisation’s work on EDI-BIIDE.
• Report to the Board of Trustees on a quarterly basis on the Committee’s activities, highlighting achievements, and escalating risks and issues as appropriate.
• Draft briefing notes and communications pieces for internal and external audiences as required.
• In collaboration with staff, recruit and induct members onto the Committee as required.
• Conduct periodic reviews on the effectiveness of the Committee and its members and implement improvements as necessary.

About You

You will need to have the following skills and experience:

• An extensive understanding of legal and social EDI-BIIDE matters (including the contextual, political, climatic and social changing landscapes, to advance equity for stakeholders, the public and UKCP). 
• Well-developed communication skills with attention to language meanings across different populations and audiences that promote equity, further collaboration, and uphold respect and dignity for all.
• Experience in embedding EDI-BIIDE principles and practices in an organisational context, understanding how to align EDI-BIIDE with wider business objectives, and working within resource constraints
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with experience working in an influential role and driving cultural changes for individuals, groups, communities, boards, training and teams.
• Proven success in leading and chairing a committee in similar environments
• Ability to navigate complex and sensitive issues with tact, diplomacy, and empathy, and seek advice, guidance and support when necessary.
• Experience in effectively chairing meetings, and encouraging input from a diverse range of backgrounds
• Sufficient time to fulfil the demands of the role.

About the Organisation

The employer is the leading professional body for psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Alongside professional support for our members, we are the leading research, innovation, educational and regulatory body working to advance psychotherapies, and emotional and mental wellness for the benefit of all.

This is an exciting time to join as the organisation is currently consulting on a new organisational strategy, to be launched in autumn 2024.

You may have experience in areas such as Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer, EDI Manager, EDI Lead, Equality and Diversity Lead, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Partner, #INDNFP1

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

AKF(UK) Partnerships Officers are part of the Global Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) Partnerships team tasked with identifying funding partnerships and strengthening existing ones to support our strategic goals. Partnerships Officers manage a set of grants across a variety of themes and geographies. They also support engagement with European and Asian bilaterals, multilaterals and foundations to secure funding for ten multi-sector not-for-profit and forprofit agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) operating across Asia and Africa. This is all done in close collaboration with field units, global teams, and our partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND CORE TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Grants Management

• Manage a portfolio of grants through regular interface and coordination with AKF(UK)’s partnerships team, AKF(UK)’s programme finance team and relevant AKF/AKDN field units/agencies acting as a central resource for field units in donor best practice.

• Interface with donors about the implementation of ongoing grants to ensure strong, enduring relationships.

• Coordinate, review, and assure the quality of donor deliverables (e.g. work plans, monitoring and evaluation plans, staffing plans, budgets, close-out plans, donor troubleshooting).

• Ensure adherence with donor requirements, rules, and regulations, and that grant deliverables are produced on time and to a high standard.

• Coordinate contractual amendments, changes, and project adaptations, engage with donors in a pro-active and diplomatic way, and flag potential changes (e.g. budget revisions, extensions, risks) in advance to ‘trouble shoot’ and ensure smooth project implementation.

• Facilitate grant monitoring efforts including routine coordination meetings and as needed, support with donor steering committees, donor project visits, and donor monitoring missions.

• Undertake coordination and administrative tasks related to grants and support the maintenance and update of grant management tools and tracking systems (e.g. Award Information Management System (AIMS)).

• Ensure strong relationship cultivation throughout the grants cycle, anticipate, and plan for future funding and project extensions.

Mobilising Funds

• Coordinate and facilitate the development, review and quality assurance of expressions of interest, concept notes, and full proposals for funding opportunities.

• Liaise and coordinate with internal stakeholders as well as with donors, partners, and consortia to facilitate project design, align proposal and donor requirements, gather required legal and administrative documentation, and draft sections of proposals as needed.

• Coordinate processes of contracting and negotiation, engaging relevant stakeholders, and ensuring contracts ‘get over the line’ in a timely and efficient way.

• Contribute to management systems, such as AIMS.

Donor engagement and positioning

• Research, scan and source relevant information regarding new donors and partnership opportunities to identify potential funding matches and gather intelligence around European and Asian donors. 

Update donor profiles, researching and summarising latest donor strategies and using AIMS to update AKF/AKDN funding summaries.

• Develop positioning materials (e.g. presentations, capability statements, briefs, talking points), collaborating with communications teams, to enable effective donor engagement.

• Guide teams to make informed, effective decisions on which opportunities to pursue (including ‘Go No-Go’ requests).

• Identify and support cultivation of and pre-positioning with partner organisations to form or join consortia focused funding bids.

• Conduct due diligence on new partners in coordination with finance and partnerships teams.

Communicating practical lessons and results

• Engage communications teams to identify opportunities and support the development of content (e.g. social media campaigns, videos) that promote AKF and AKDN’s work and position us as ‘partners of choice’ in the sector.

• Participate in events (e.g. conferences, roundtables, policy forums) to share lessons, innovations and knowledge about our programmes that position us as ‘thought leaders.’

Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Senior Partnerships Manager, Deputy Directors or Regional Director for Europe & Asia.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, BEHAVIOURS, ATTRIBUTES

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree essential

• Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred

Skills

• Creativity, critical thinking, and project management

• Entrepreneurial, pro-active self-starter with maturity and emotional intelligence

• Ability to problem-solve, work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with numerous and competing deadlines

• Ability to handle complex relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders in a professional manner

• Excellent writing, speaking and other communications skills, with thoroughness and attention to detail

• Ability to provide stable, consistent, reliable and courteous communication when dealing with external organisations, senior colleagues and community members

• Strong financial literacy, including the ability to read and produce detailed budgets and business plans

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office 365 and Salesforce

• French language skills desirable, but not essential

• Proficiency in French language desirable

Knowledge

• Understanding and knowledge of the UK/European and Asian donor landscape preferred

• Knowledge of and commitment to international development

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience

• Experience in developing and writing proposals, developing budgets, business plans/cases, concept papers, briefs, executive summaries, as well as coordinating multiple inputs from a variety of sources

• Experience of managing relationships in complex organisations with numerous stakeholders

• Experience managing grants in complex organisations desirable

Application Details:

• Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

• Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why you want the role, why you want to work for AKF(UK) and how your experiences and skills to date make you the most suitable applicant for the role.

The Baytree Centre (registered charity no 1175145) is a women and girls social inclusion project based in the heart of Brixton, working to support local women and girls from some of the most deprived wards in Lambeth. Inspired by Catholic Social Teaching, we aim to build confidence and self-esteem, promote aspirations, broaden horizons, and help our beneficiaries to improve life chances for themselves, their families, and their communities. Our programmes include academic activities and education support; one-to-one coaching and mentoring; skills development; and positive and well-being activities. 

Pivotal to the success and delivery of the Centre’s programmes is our Fundraising Team's work to fund our programmes. 

Overall Purpose of Role

The Corporate and Individual Donor Manager will play a leading role in driving our fundraising strategy, cultivating and maintaining relationships with corporate partners and individual donors to secure vital funding for our programmes. This role demands a strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills and a proven track record in donor management and fundraising.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Corporate Donor Management

• Develop and implement a targeted corporate fundraising strategy to significantly grow corporate donations.
• Identify and research potential corporate partners, aligning their CSR objectives with the mission of The Baytree Centre.
• Create compelling proposals and presentations tailored to corporate donors, highlighting the mutual benefits of partnership.
• Establish and nurture relationships with key decision-makers within corporations, ensuring ongoing engagement and support.
• Plan and execute corporate fundraising campaigns and events to drive donor engagement and increase contributions.
• Collaborate with the Communications Manager to create bespoke corporate sponsorship packages and marketing materials.
• Monitor and evaluate the success of corporate fundraising activities, adjusting strategies as necessary to achieve targets.

Individual Donor Management

• Develop and execute a strategy to grow individual donations, including major gifts, regular giving, and one-off contributions.
• Identify and engage potential individual donors through research, networking, and targeted outreach.
• Craft personalised communication plans to build strong, long-term relationships with individual donors.
• Organise and manage donor recognition programmes and events to acknowledge and celebrate donor contributions.
• Create and launch innovative fundraising campaigns, leveraging digital platforms and social media to reach a broader audience.
• Develop and distribute impactful fundraising appeals and newsletters to inspire and retain individual donors.
• Analyse donor data to identify trends and opportunities for growth, providing regular reports to senior management.

General Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a cohesive approach to fundraising and donor engagement.
• Stay informed about fundraising trends and best practices, incorporating this knowledge into fundraising strategies.
• Provide regular performance reports and updates to the senior management team.
• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and ethical standards. 

Person Specification

• Knowledge and experience in working with the corporate sector
• Proven experience in corporate and individual donor fundraising, preferably within the charity sector.
• Strong understanding of the fundraising landscape and donor management principles.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in using fundraising databases and CRM systems.
• A proactive, results-oriented approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for the mission and values of The Baytree Centre.

Finance Systems Officer
 

The Vacancy

As part of the wider Connexional Team, the finance team seek to continually review and provide budget holders with management and analytical reports that help them to understand the financial consequences of their strategies and decisions. We use a number of finance applications to process and analyse financial data and produce reports that help our stakeholders make informed decisions.  The Methodist Church has embarked on a transformational journey, and with a strong focus on technology-driven solutions, we are committed to enhancing efficiency, productivity, and colleague satisfaction.

We are currently seeking a talented Systems Support Officer to join our dynamic team, working with IT, Finance and also non-finance colleagues.

As a Systems Support Officer, you will work with and support our Finance Systems Analyst, the finance team and other colleagues within the Connexional team in administering our finance systems, developing financial reports, troubleshooting and supporting colleagues in finding systems solutions. You will work collaboratively to analyse data, provide training to users and make suggestions that will improve operational efficiency.

You will work with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure the provision of accurate and timely reports and be able to analyse the data produced in a meaningful way.

There will also be the opportunity to work on new projects and initiatives to support information and user experience across the Connexional Team.

If you are a highly motivated and organised Finance System professional with a passion for delivering exceptional results, we want to hear from you!

About You

• Proven ability in a similar role, preferably supporting and working with multiple finance applications in a medium to large organisations.
• Experience in administering and maintaining financial systems and financial reporting platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of and experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Query/Power BI).
• Able to manage multiple projects and priorities.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Have passion to continuous professional development in finance systems applications.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.

Closing Date: 28 July 2024

Interview Date: 5 August 2024