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Harris Hill is working with a national health charity, supporting their search for an interim Fundraising Officer/ Exec for 3 months on a full time basis. 

This role is hybrid based with 1dpw in the London office. This is to support the Philanthropy and Partnerships team, reporting the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, and mostly helping with Corporate activity as they move through a particularly busy time onboarding a new partnership and managing charity of the year.

Duties:

Supporting with thanking individuals and organisations for donations and taking part in fundraising activity
Providing administrative support for key projects such as employee fundraising campaigns.
Engaging individuals to take part in fundraising through written and telephone communications
General administration support across the team and for any other new projects identified during the contract (including maintaining records on the database)
 

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please apply for more information.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic senior property professional to lead the property management and maintenance department at the Rothschild Foundation.

The post holder will have leadership and specialist experience in a wide range of property portfolio management (residential, commercial and heritage) and will be able to offer a diverse range of strategic services to the Rothschild Foundation and Waddesdon Estate LLP.  They will be responsible for leading the property management and maintenance department, maintaining overall responsibility for budget and project management. They will contribute to maintaining and maximising the return of the residential portfolio, advising on the management and administration of the properties with a strong focus on tenant and stakeholder relations. They will ensure the infrastructure and development needs of heritage buildings is carefully supported and planned for and advocate for the continued development of internal skills and resource.

Context

Waddesdon Estate is an historic estate of approximately 6,000 acres located in the Chilterns owned by the Rothschild Foundation and Waddesdon Estates LLP. The Estate enterprises include residential and commercial property letting operations, farming, forestry and a hospitality and private events business. The wider portfolio consists of properties in Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, London, Scotland, and Europe. The Rothschild Foundation portfolio incudes buildings of significant historical significance, for example, Waddesdon Manor, the Dairy, the Stables, Windmill Hill Archive.

Waddesdon Manor was created by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild from 1874 and set in a Grade 1 listed garden, it is home to the Rothschild Collection and was bequeathed to the National Trust in 1957. Today it is managed by the Rothschild Foundation and welcomes in the region of 350,000 visitors annually to the House and grounds with specialist event programming and exhibitions.

Residential properties are also owned by the RF in addition to commercial enterprises, the Five Arrows Hotel and The Bow public House (due to open autumn 2024). Maintenance operatives and Facilities Trade Technicians provide both general and specialist maintenance for all types of properties as required, led by the Head of Property Maintenance (residential and commercial), the Head of Heritage Capital Projects (historic landscape) and the Facilities Manager –  a team of  16.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contributing to the development of the strategic vision for the residential portfolio, with an eye to long term opportunity and value maximization and ultimately delivering such strategy to the Trustees of the Rothschild Foundation and the members of Waddesdon Estates LLP;
• Project management of significant building works and development projects across the residential portfolio, to include preparing capital expenditure budgets and collaborating with contractors and professionals. Contributing to the preparation of detailed annual budgets for the maintenance of the portfolio and providing management accounts;
• Support the Head of Heritage Capital Projects on overseeing the production of Quinquennial report for the historic property portfolio and ensure adherence to the programme of Quinquennial works for consideration, working closely with the Director of Waddesdon;
• Oversight of all maintenance works, preplanned and reactive, across the entire portfolio including Waddesdon Manor, to support the planning and budgeting processes and ensuring adequate resource allocation
• Work closely with the RWL Board on commercial infrastructure projects that impact the Waddesdon Manor visitor including the Five Arrows Hotel, the Bow, catering and retail, roads, car park, toilets and any other infrastructure requirements;
• Exercising the necessary financial controls to keep expenditure within budgets.  Achieving consistent returns on the residential portfolio through leading the department
• Reporting on operational and capital management accounts and preparation of reports for the biannual Trustees meeting and quarterly Waddesdon Estate LLP Meeting;
• Providing internal surveying expertise where possible, to include property and rental valuation guidance
• Ensuring compliance across the portfolio with landlord and tenant legislation and health and safety and building regulations. Prioritising risk management through a full document trail and updating systems in accordance with changes in legislation, with the support of the Health & Safety Manager and Property Administrator.
• Liaising with the inhouse Property Solicitor and Property Administrator to ensure the correct documentation is in place governing the occupation of properties, and in relation to planning and other legal matters.
• Oversee and support development of a coherent and efficient workflow across residential, commercial and heritage assets.
• Line management of Head of Property Maintenance, Head of Heritage Capital Projects, and Data Coordinator.

General Attributes

Essential

• Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
• 4+ years PQE experience
• Proven strong financial and analytical skills, experience in budget management
• Experience in property portfolio management and maximising returns
• Experience in a heritage buildings environment
• Strong team-work skills with an ability to effectively participate and motivate others working within a team environment. Experience of successfully managing individuals and teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to present to all levels within the organisation
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, managing conflicting demands and workloads.
• A sound understanding of local and national planning application processes and working with listed buildings
• Ability to see the bigger picture; to think and act strategically
• Flexible and willing to perform varying duties
• Effective, versatile, action-focused and efficient.
• Fluency in English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Database applications, etc)
• Full clean UK driving license

Desirable

• Working knowledge of contracts, health and safety and building regulations
• Experience of working with planning consultants
• Experience of commercial property development including planning and construction
• Experience of overseeing a rolling programme of property portfolio maintenance and upgrades
• Experience of working within a multi-stakeholder environment

Terms & Conditions

Contract: Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week) Monday to Friday

Location: Queen Street in Waddesdon

Salary: £80,000 per annum

Holiday: 

• From start date, 33 days (including public holiday)
• After three full years of service: 36 days (including public holidays)
• After five full years of service: 38 days (including public holidays)
• After ten full years of services: 40 days (including public holidays)

Additional benefits include:

• Company Pension Scheme, matched contribution up to 10%
• Group Income Protection Scheme and DIS Cover
• Relocation assistance
• 50% Discount in on site ‘food to go’
• 20% in the Manor Restaurant, Manor Shop and Five Arrows Hotel.
• Excellent wellbeing support- access to free 1:1 counselling via CareCoins
• Headspace Membership. Local gym facility discounts
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Lease scheme
• National Trust Card – provides access to NT properties in the UK.
• Beautiful location working within the charity and heritage sector.
• Free parking

THE ROLE: Full-time (37 hours per week) / Permanent / Job description and benefits are available to download from this advert.

Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.

This is an exciting opportunity to join two well-established teams, YMCA Dialogue and the Single Point of Access (SPoA) service. We are looking for a Dialogue Project Administrator to provide vital administrative support to the SPoA team in Worthing, whilst also providing an important link between YMCA and SPoA and ensuring that both services work together effectively to provide wellbeing and mental health services for children and young people. 

In delivering the role, you will provide efficient administrative and organisational support for YMCA Dialogue. This role will sit alongside colleagues from West Sussex County Council and Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust in the Single Point of Access (SPoA) for emotional wellbeing and mental health services for children and young people across West Sussex.

Hybrid role - working for a minimum of three days on site with the SPoA team in Worthing and the remaining days from home (Some travel across West Sussex may be required from time to time). Your expected working pattern will be Monday to Thursday, 9am - 5pm and Friday 9am to 4.30pm.

ABOUT YOU: We know there are great candidates who may not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself and why perhaps you are looking to take the next step. 

You will already have solid experience of administrative duties and operating administrative systems. You will be able to deal positively and professionally with the general public, clients, and other professionals. You will also have a good working knowledge and understanding of relevant IT packages, such as Microsoft Office Suite, as well as experience using clinical/health systems such as Care Notes and System One.

CLOSING DATE: 12 August 2024 at midnight.We reserve the right to close this advert early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK.

PLEASE NOTE: In applying for this role, you give your consent for the West Sussex Single Point of Access (SPoA) recruiting managers to have sight of your application and CV for shortlisting purposes. These details will be shared by secure email transfer following the closing date and in line with Data protection and GDPR. 

An inclusive workplace - We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. We encourage applications from people from all sections of the communities that we serve. 

Accessibility - If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact us.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including the Children’s barred list and the Adults’ barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS.)

Would you like to work with an organisation that represents the diversity of communities across the UK? Do you have experience in delivering projects and influencing with impact at all levels?

We are collaborating with a charity that supports students from disadvantaged backgrounds to access top institutes. We are recruiting a University Access Officer to work in London across up to three schools This role includes travel to various sites.

The Contract:
*Salary: £26,400
*Working Pattern: Full-time (work from home on Fridays)
*Contract: Permanent
*Reporting to: Programme Manager

Benefits:
*Holiday: 25 days + extra days off between Christmas and New Year
*Pension: Employer pension contributions of 3%
*Health and Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, 24-hour GP access, Mental Health First Aiders
*Volunteer Allowance: 3 days per year to volunteer for a cause you are passionate about
*Commute Support: Travel allowance for expenses over £10 per day
*Discounts and Offers
*Learning & Development
*Celebrations and Social Events

About the Role:

As the University Access Officer, you will work with school staff at all levels, volunteer tutors, and the rest of the organisation's team to ensure the programme is delivered effectively. Other roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

*Engaging with students in school and enrolling them onto the programme
*Assessing student progress towards making successful university applications
*Uploading information onto the Salesforce database (training provided)
*Building and managing relationships with volunteers to ensure they have a positive experience of the programme
*Managing students' relationships with volunteers through monitoring systems, emails, and phone calls
*Working with school staff to ensure their cooperation and timely completion of activities contributing to the smooth running of the programme
*Chairing and presenting at school meetings with senior management to report on programme progress
*Supporting the volunteering team by helping deliver volunteer training sessions and attending university site visits, which take place on occasional Saturdays and weekday evenings (paid time off provided)

About You:

*Influence with impact at all levels
*Deliver projects and manage administration accurately
*Effectively time manage with excellent skills in planning and organisation
*Lead and manage change to embed the programme in schools
*Work independently at pace
*Manage upwards and advocate for your own needs
*Resilient and adaptable
*Skilled in building and maintaining excellent stakeholder relationships, both in person and remotely

If this exciting opportunity is of interest please get in touch now for more information! We are reviewing CV's as they come in. Closing date is Monday 5th August Our client plans to hold face to face interviews on the 7th August.

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.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our lively, dynamic and driven fundraising events team. Over the last decade, Breast Cancer Now has built up a strong events function, with community fundraising and events currently accounting for nearly a quarter of our overall voluntary income.

We’re now looking for an events executive to play a key role within the team. You’ll lead on the stewardship, marketing and delivery of a portfolio of smaller events, and support the delivery of larger events. Your role will involve developing strong relationships with supporters, helping to maximise income and drive repeat participation.

About you

We’re looking for someone with a keen interest in charity events fundraising. You’ll be delivering your own portfolio of events including the recruitment of participants, the development of stewardship communications and the planning of marketing activity to meet net income and targets.

We’re a dedicated team with our supporters at the heart of what we do. If you have an interest in delivering events in the charity sector and building relationships with supporters, then this could be the role for you.  

 Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role can be primarily based in our Glasgow or London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact the Breast Cancer Now Recuitment Team. 

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date 9am on Thursday 15 August 2024

Interview date Week commencing 26 August 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Education and Training Coordinator (National Neonatal Palliative Care Programme) to join a fantastic health-based Trust.

Flexible hybrid working.

As Education and Training Coordinator, you will be responsible for the coordination of the Project’s Training and Education programme, which is bespoke to each region and delivered to hundreds of individuals across the UK.  A central part of the role is the management of the contacts database and providing excellent administrative support to the clinical training team.

The role has a particular focus on efficient and professional contacts and communications management, scheduling of training & events, producing training material and packages and admin for the programme. This will include communications for online training; diary management for the project; and liaison with the Independent Project Evaluator.

The successful candidate will be a skilled and knowledgeable training professional who has ideally worked in health and care training. They will need to be highly organised, be fluent in Microsoft packages and be able to support a team of clinical professionals working remotely across the UK.

If this sounds like you and you’re keen to hear more, please do get in touch. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so please do get in touch ASAP to not miss out!

Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Welfare Assistant to join a leading occupational benevolent organisation, on a part time, temporary basis, until the end of November 2024. For over 170 years, our client has specialised in providing help and assistance to the architectural community impacted by adverse circumstances. The charity provides support for people encountering a wide range of concerns including Money & Debt, Housing Advice, Physical health and disability, Mental health and wellbeing and Employment.

As a Welfare Assistant, you will assist the Welfare Team, working closely alongside the Welfare Lead and two Welfare Caseworkers. You will act as the first point of contact for new and existing beneficiaries, via their helpline and email enquiries. You will determine eligibility for support and how the charity can best help the individuals concerned. This involves providing information about the service and support that they offer. Where appropriate you will pass on enquiries to the Welfare Caseworkers and coordinate occasional referrals to their service delivery partners. All contact with beneficiaries will need to be recorded in the databases used by the charity.

To be considered for this role you will have experience of working in a helpline/contact centre role or similar, in the not-for-profit sector and have experience of supporting those in need (for reasons of health, financial etc.) confidentially and sensitively. Knowledge and experience of the welfare benefits system and of other support agencies is desirable, as well as having strong interpersonal skills to communicate with a diverse range of people, often including people in distress. Excellent administrative and organisational skills are required for this role. If you are looking to join an organisation making a tangible difference to people facing difficulties, this could be the ideal opportunity.

Please note, this is a part time role, 3 days per week. You will be required to work on site (London bridge) 1 day per week and the remaining WFH.

To apply please submit your CV, cover letters are not required at this stage. Following your application, you may be contacted by Prospectus for an informal discussion and may be asked to provide further information to assist with the recruitment process.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

This role is to deliver a co designed menu of support, in collaboration with The National Autistic Society, Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Trust, and Barnardo’s. The practitioner will provide impactful, school-based support to parents and carers of children and young people, and offer consultancy, professional training and advice to school staff, school-based needs teams and system wide partners. The aim is to improve the knowledge and confidence of those supporting children, young people and their families with additional and potentially neurodivergent needs, at an early stage. 

The role will predominantly involve working within the organisations focus areas within Surrey (Waverley, Surrey Heath and Runnymede), but at times will require travel across Surrey, so access to a car is essential. 

Responsibilities  

• ·To actively encourage and facilitate collaborative ways of working with all stakeholders. 
• To be proactive in terms of outreach to enable all parents to access the service, especially those  families who may be deemed as hard to reach. 
• To be able to manage own diary and ensure effective use of time across the variety of tasks within the role. 
• To be responsible for contacting and arranging all consultations and training sessions, carrying out corresponding administrative tasks with all stakeholders 
• To work collaboratively with schools and to support them in identifying training needs. 
• ·Providing case-based consultations to schools and professionals within Cluster teams. 
• ·To attend fortnightly cluster meetings. 
• ·Where possible, to involve children, young people and their parents/carers in the co-production of programmes, activities and services. 
• To deliver a place-based programme of support to parents and carers in schools, within the clusters in which you are based. 
• To achieve contractual targets and use agreed systems for outcomes and reporting. 
• Adhere to school and organisation safeguarding processes. 
• To deliver online and in person training to partnership colleagues. 
• To contribute to the creation and maintenance of a database system within the cluster teams in which you are based. 
• To record and collect data with various tools and use this to evaluate the effectiveness of services. 
• To keep accurate records of individual engagement, evidence of change and celebrate progress with children and young people. 
• To provide, record and report the appropriate data to ensure support programmes can be accurately monitored and evaluated. 
• To provide written case studies as evidence of the effectiveness of individual interventions. 
• To work as part of a team and attend team meetings, training events and participate fully in one to one, peer and group supervision. 
• To work co-operatively and under the management of The Eikon Charity staff to ensure the highest quality of delivery and support. 
•  To work within Eikon’s internal policies, safeguarding and data protection regulations 
• To assist with the development and progression of the service by adhering to all communication requests and assisting with peer progression development when requested through case supervision. 
• To be responsible for equipment/resources linked to service delivery. 
• To promote, monitor and maintain health safety and security in the working environment 

About the team

We have big goals over the next few years.

We're going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.

Together we'll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

Team information

Will you join us?

In the last few years Mind's Corporate Partnership team has seen significant growth, delivering £7m+ income in FY22/23. Mind has strategic, Charity of the Year and commercial partnerships with companies across a range of sectors.

This is a vital role designed to support the team's delivery of partnerships and assist with growing partnerships. A focus for the team is to prioritise opportunities with the strongest alignment to Mind's strategic goals and where there is the greatest potential for longer-term strategic and transformational partnerships.

Key duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer, you will be responsible for; providing administrative and fundraising support, developing and stewarding relationships, alongside managing and nurturing a portfolio of partners with support from the SCPO/Managers in the team.

The post holder will:

-Provide administrative and fundraising support to enable the delivery of corporate partnerships.

-With the Corporate Partnerships Officers, be responsible for administrative duties for the team including sending thank you letters to donors, replying to enquiries to the corporate unit email account, monitoring stock levels and ordering fundraising materials.

-Assist the Corporate unit in servicing materials requests from large corporate partners.

-Manage a portfolio of corporate partnerships, aiming to nurture and cultivate the relationship with a donor-focused approach to ensure income targets are achieved.

-Working with the Supporter Care team, ensure that all donations are quickly and correctly processed and acknowledged and that reports are available in the appropriate format.

-Organise and co-ordinate mailings such as newsletters and appeals for corporate partners.

-Help maintain accurate, up to date records of all corporate contacts on the database (Microsoft Dynamics), and to ensure that this information adheres to data protection guidelines.

-Update and upload information onto the Mind website.

-Liaise with other Mind departments, Mind Retail, Mind Cymru and local Minds as appropriate with regards to corporate fundraising and volunteering.

-Assist with the organisation of events connected with the Partnerships fundraising team, and with practical tasks for other departmental events, as required.

-Contribute effectively as part of the Partnerships team, as well as the Fundraising department as a whole.

-Work with colleagues across the organisation, and represent the new partnerships team in internal meetings as required

-Work with external contacts as directed, representing Mind at external meetings, conferences and events where necessary.

-Support the wider corporate partnerships function as required dependent on work load and requirements to achieve the corporate partnerships income target.

-Undertake any other duties, as requested which are in keeping with the grade and overall purpose of the post.

Mind's equity statement

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria in the personal specification.

The Researcher will be trained to apply our ratings system to the companies behind the brands in our product guides, as well as to perform company screenings for external clients. Researchers input research into our database, write accompanying articles for our magazine and website, and produce research for external clients and for consultancy projects as and when required. This role will also include some business marketing.

Ethical Consumer is a not-for-profit multi-stakeholder cooperative, and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We use name-blind shortlisting. The offices are upstairs in a wheelchair accessible building in Manchester. Remote working is possible.

New staff are required to work a probationary period of nine months, before they can become permanent staff and full members. Due to the length of training and the nature of this role, we are looking for people interested in working with Ethical Consumer medium to long term.

All members share the responsibilities of running the co-operative, including taking part in the decision-making process and joining relevant subgroups to help manage eg finance, personnel or consultancy.

Specific responsibilities – Researchers will:

• Help to produce research for publication in Ethical Consumer magazine and on its website

• Contribute to screenings or consultancy work as agreed collectively. Recently, clients have included selected organisations such as Lush Cosmetics, Amnesty International, Fair Tax Mark and Which? magazine.

• This role will also require providing some assistance with business marketing work within our marketing team.​

About the role:

When a family member has a spinal cord injury, it can be difficult to acknowledge and accept that their injury will affect you too.

You might find it difficult to express and share how you have been affected by these events, especially to your loved one with the injury. Overwhelming feelings of guilt, helplessness, confusion and isolation are very common. 

Back Up’s Family Support team are there to help. Right from the point of injury, our Family Support Coordinators work together with the family and the injured person to create their own ‘Family Plan’ - making sure they have access to information and support throughout the rehabilitation journey.

As a Family Support Coordinator, you will build relationships with professionals to encourage referrals and manage a caseload. Whether it be meeting family members in a clinical setting, providing a listening ear from someone who ‘just gets it!’, or making referrals for ongoing support from a range of partners or statutory agencies – you will be passionate about being able to demonstrate the impact of what we do, and will see for yourself how Back Up quite literally transforms lives.

About us:

At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.

Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they deserve; and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing specific services to children and young people.

At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Please read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal injuries.

In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. As well as this, Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver,

Welsh translations available on request.

Are you passionate about making a difference and building strong relationships? As a Relationship Fundraiser, you'll play a vital role in this health charity's mission to support regional fundraising strategies, acquire new supporters, and deliver outstanding stewardship. We're looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to drive impactful fundraising initiatives.

Position: Relationship Fundraiser - Temporary for approximately 6 months
Location: Home-based, UK nationwide with regular travel across the UK
Salary: £17.47 - £18.63 per hour (£19.64 inner London)

What You'll Do:

As our Relationship Fundraiser, you will:

• Collaborate with your manager and teammates to devise and deliver an annual acquisition and stewardship plan
• Create tools and resources to promote regional fundraising internally and externally
• Support the In Memoriam and In Celebration income streams
• Develop creative approaches to increase income through supporter stewardship and acquisition assets
• Plan and execute marketing campaigns for both warm and cold audiences
• Work with Locality Impact and volunteers to generate awareness and income opportunities
• Ensure high-quality communication and maintain our relationship database to a high standard

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering high-quality communication and asking the right questions to drive results
• Demonstrating curiosity and problem-solving skills
• Proactively embodying our organisation's values and maintaining internal standards
• Managing and developing your performance to meet annual objectives

Who We're Looking For:

• Experience in fundraising activities and events
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work flexibly and travel regularly
• Proficiency in using industry-standard IT systems
• Ability to create engaging social media content
• Commitment to our corporate values and principles of equal opportunities and diversity

Apply Today!

Take the next step in your career and become part of a team that values your contribution and supports your growth

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.

Technical Lead - Disaster Risk Reduction

Contract: One year

Contract Type: Fixed Term – International.

Location: South Sudan (Juba)

Start Date: Subject to Funding

Job Profile

CAFOD & Trócaire in Partnership (CTP)/CAFOD was awarded an FCDO funded South Sudan Humanitarian & Resilience Prgramme (SSHARP) -THRIVE Programme in Greater Upper, South Sudan as part of a consortium led by GOAL. The THRIVE Programme aims to bolster resilience in conflict and climate affected communities in Greater Upper Nile (GUN). The consortium is led by GOAL, in partnership with Mercy Corps, CTP/CAFOD, VSF-Germany and local implementing partners. The incumbent will, in alignment with CTP/ CAFOD’s strategic framework and the THRIVE Consortium Programme, lead Output 2 of the Programme, which aims to ensure that targeted communities have improved risk management and preparedness capacities to adapt to climate-related shocks and stresses.

The THRIVE Consortium programme is targeting eight priority counties in Upper Nile, Unity and Jonglei States over four years, THRIVE will reach approximately 120,000 households with gender-responsive and inclusive livelihoods development, market system strengthening, financial inclusion, women’s economic empowerment, climate adaptation and social cohesion activities.

The Technical Lead is a member of THRIVE Consortium Technical Management Team, collaborating and reporting to CTP/CAFOD Head of Programme and Matrix management of the THRIVE Project Director (CoP-GOAL). The incumbent will coordinate and collaborate with Social Cohesion and Peace Building Technical Lead of CTP and consortium agencies components leads. The Technical Lead will be responsible for providing technical support and leadership on Climate Change Adaptation (CCA), Anticipatory Action (AA), Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Early Warning Systems (EWS) thematic areas to the four consortium agencies and assume responsibility for delivery of CTP/CAFOD components of THRIVE, ensuring Programme Quality as per the Consortium Member’s and CTP/CAFOD standards and expectations.

Essential Job Functions

• Attain Output 2 programme goals and objectives through the development, implementation, reviews, presentation, and management of workplan plan and activities.
• Recommend and lead the implementation of programme priorities and explore, evaluate and present new opportunities that leverage impact and/ or complement core activities.
• Provide technical oversight, quality assurance and support to the THRIVE Consortium Programme on Disaster Risk Reduction, Early Warning System, Anticipatory Action, and Climate Change Adaptation contributing to the overall Programme Goal and Theory of Change under the FCDO-funded THRIVE Consortium Programme and CTP/CAFOD.
• Develop professional and productive working relationships and communication channels across the THRIVE consortium management and CTP/CAFOD teams.
• Create efficient and productive communication channels between the THRIVE consortium and the CTP/CAFOD country programme.
• Overall responsibility for the planning, implementation and reporting of Output 2 to the CTP/CAFOD HoP and THRIVE Project Director.
• Lead the development of CTP/CAFOD’s approach to embedding appropriate assessment, evaluations, learning and research and meeting both CTP/CAFOD and THRIVE Programme delivery expectations.

Job Scope

The post holder will be based in Juba with working arrangements of sitting in both GOAL (consortium lead office) and CTP/CAFOD office, based in Juba, with extensive travel to Greater Upper Nile, South Sudan to ensure quality consortium Programme delivery and technical capacity building of partners in the specific thematic area of the THRIVE Programme on DRR, EWS, AA and CCA. S/he works closely with other thematic advisers in the THRIVE Consortium Programme to ensure close synergy and complementarity across the Programme. The Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation Technical Lead shall lead and manage CTP/CAFOD’s commitment in the THRIVE Consortium Programme through strategic planning, implementation, and oversight of DRR, EWS, AA and CCA initiatives within the THRIVE programme. This role involves working closely with Consortium Partners, Local Partners, Community stakeholders, and Government entities to ensure effective programme delivery and sustainability.

Accountability

• The post-holder reports to the Head of Programme and matrix management by Consortium Lead
• The post-holder has no line management responsibility

There may be a need to revise the management responsibilities based on other reasonable considerations.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Management:(20%)
  • Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of DRR, EWS, AA and CCA activities within the THRIVE program.
  • Ensure program activities are aligned with the strategic objectives of the organization and the FCDO-funded THRIVE program.
  • Coordinate with consortium members to facilitate the implementation of DRR, EWS, AA and CCA interventions, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets.
  • Manage all operations related to Output 2 according to the programme work plan, programme budget and implementation strategy within CTP/CAFOD, in close collaboration with Project Manager based in Malakal and Consortium Project Managers in GUN.
  • Ensure that there are fluent horizonal communication channels with other Outputs of THRIVE and vertical with Output 3 Technical Lead and CTP/CAFOD team, including other Consortium Technical Leads and across other programme outputs.
• Technical Leadership: (40%)
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance on DRR, EWS, Anticipatory Action and CCA to programme staff, consortium partners and stakeholders in alignment with CTP/ CAFOD’s tools and guidelines.
  • Develop and implement capacity-building initiatives across THRIVE Consortium Partners and community stakeholders on DRR, EWS, AA and CCA practices.
  • Ensure the integration of climate change considerations into all Programme activities and promote sustainable practices.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: (10%)
  • Develop and implement a robust M&E framework for DRR, EWS, AA and CCA activities, including the collection and analysis of data to measure programme impact.
  • Prepare and submit regular reports to the CTP/CAFOD Head of Programme and Consortium Lead, detailing progress, challenges, and achievements.
  • Conduct field visits to monitor the implementation of DRR, EWS, AA and CCA activities and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Partnership and Coordination: (10%)
  • Foster strong relationships with local NGOs, THRIVE consortium partners, government agencies, community leaders, and other stakeholders.
  • Represent the organization in relevant forums, networks, and coordination meetings related to DRR and climate change.
  • Collaborate with other programme managers to ensure integrated and cohesive programme delivery across different sectors.
• Resource Mobilization: (10%)
  • Identify and pursue funding opportunities to support and expand DRR, EWS, AA and CCA activities.
  • Contribute to the development of project proposals and donor reports related to DRR, EWS, AA and climate change adaptation.

• Internal and external representation: (10%)
  • In co-ordination with the Country Representative and the Head of Programmes, develop, nurture, and sustain relationships and effective communications with relevant stakeholders, consortium partners, including local government, national networks and other agencies working in/on South Sudan. This will include UN Cluster Coordination System
  • Represent CTP and Consortium in National and Field level UN Cluster forums and other interagency events as delegated for the purposes of coordination, collaboration, and networking with other stakeholders.

Key Competencies

Understanding our context

• Demonstrates an understanding of the Catholic Church.
• Demonstrates behaviour in line with CAFOD’s vision, mission, and values.
• Understanding international development: Understanding and experience of Emergency, resilience, and Peace Building programming and programme

Working together

• Skilled in working with people of varied backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
• Builds collaborative relationships across CAFOD and with external partners, donors, and suppliers.
• Working with others/Communicating - Provides clear guidance and support to colleagues; ability to influence others (including senior managers) without direct authority and sometimes at a distance. 
• Promoting best practice while understanding the context.
• Adapting training and learning to suit the different audiences and delivering it in a sympathetic way (staff and partners).
• Managing ourselves, working with others; Communicating; Able to communicate with colleagues and partners at a distance.
• Looking outwards; Understanding of effective and values-based partnership work between northern and southern organisations and communities.

 Making change happen

• Can communicate complex issues simply and clearly to ensure understanding.
• Recognises what needs to be done, makes decisions and acts– even in challenging circumstances.
• Taking the lead - Provides a clear sense of direction and purpose for colleagues; motivates others to get things done.

Have the right attitude to get change done when it is very challenging to do so – understanding different approaches with different people and circumstances when to apply a different strategy, and being always respectful to achieve the change required

Job Specific Competencies

• Master’s degree in environmental science, Natural Resources Management, Agrometeorology, Agriculture, Rural Development, Livestock, Climate Change, Disaster Management, International Development, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in managing DRR, EWS, AA and CCA programs, preferably in a humanitarian or development context.
• Proven experience working in consortium arrangements, technical capacity building of communities, partners, and community-based organizations.
• Strong understanding of the socio-political context of South Sudan and the challenges related to disaster risk reduction, early warning systems, anticipatory action, and climate change.
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, budgeting, Monitoring and Evaluation, adaptation and reporting.
• Strong technical knowledge of DRR and climate change adaptation strategies and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills in English.
• Ability to work in a challenging and dynamic environment, with frequent travel to remote areas.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in South Sudan or similar contexts.
• Experience working in consortium arrangements.
• Experience with FCDO-funded projects.

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults

CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect.  CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse.  CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount.  Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. This post does not involve contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults or has responsibility for people who overall will do.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please click here for a full list of CAFOD’s Staff Benefits

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

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The Role
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