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Christian Vision is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit an Accountant on a permanent, full-time basis. Christian Vision (CV) is a global Christian charity founded in 1988 by British businessman Lord Robert Edmiston. Headquartered in the UK, CV operates in over 35 countries, with more than 350 staff members dedicated to its mission of introducing people to Jesus and encouraging them to become His true followers.

Christian Vision is now seeking a dedicated and driven Accountant who can join their passionate team as the organisation grows.

The key responsibilities will be:

• Over time, exposure will be provided to each area within Finance, with the role holder working closely with the Corporate Services Manager to add value throughout the organisation in all aspects of accounting including budgets, financial stewardship and reporting.
• Ensure that all financial statements and reports for the UK operations comply with relevant UK accounting standards, tax regulations, and industry best practices.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of statutory accounts, coordinate external audits, and address any compliance issues, ensuring that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
• Act as a central point of contact for communication between the UK office and regional offices, facilitating the smooth exchange of financial information, ensuring alignment on financial policies and procedures, and providing support on any local financial matters or concerns.
• Collaborate with department heads and senior management to prepare the annual budget, review assumptions, and provide insights on financial trends.
• Play a key role in updating and maintaining accurate financial forecasts throughout the year, analysing any variances between forecasted and actual figures to provide recommendations for improvements.
• Implement and maintain robust internal control systems to safeguard the company’s assets, ensure the integrity of financial information, and reduce financial risk.
• Regularly review internal processes and work closely with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Manage the organisation’s cash position by preparing detailed cash flow forecasts to ensure that there is sufficient liquidity to meet operational needs.
• Lead the team in prayer or devotional times and engaging with other spiritual activities as required.

The organisation:

Christian Vision (CV) is a global Christian charity founded in 1988 by British businessman Lord Robert Edmiston. Headquartered in the UK, CV operates in over 35 countries, with more than 350 staff members dedicated to its mission of introducing people to Jesus and encouraging them to become His true followers. The organisation leverages modern technology and media to spread the gospel, creating and distributing digital content through social media, broadcast media, and emerging online platforms to reach a global audience.

Essential requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW) or qualified by experience.
• Able to demonstrate fundamental knowledge of finance across a broad range of accounting issues.
• The ability to demonstrate experience of organisational strategy, management of change and leadership of multi-disciplinary functions in a professional environment.
• The ability to take responsibility and work autonomously, managing your time while staying accountable to the team.
• Strong proven track record in budgetary control and working with a broad base of stakeholders.

Christian Visions UK head office is based in Solihull and will require five days a week in the office. The closing date for applications is the 20^th April 2025. Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our exclusive search agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

Summary

The Human Resources department provides a strategic and operational HR service to the seven National Church Institutions (NCIs) and the 42 Diocesan Bishops' offices. Our HR Operations team focusses on the entire employee lifecycle providing support, advice and guidance to senior leaders, line managers and staff. The Organisational Development team lead on culture, values, wellbeing, development and our belonging & inclusion strategy. Through our External Service team, we also offer HR support on a consultancy basis to other Church of England organisations including our dioceses and cathedrals.

We are a friendly, diverse, well respected and highly engaged HR team who are committed to actively sharing knowledge and learning across the team and beyond. We encourage flexible working within the team and meet together online weekly and in-person once a month for collaboration, knowledge-sharing and building relationships.

The NCIs comprises a wide variety of functions and professions to support the mission and ministries of the Church by working with those who serve in parishes, dioceses, schools and other ministries, and with partners at a national and international level.

As part of our HR Operations team, you will be involved in providing an outstanding proactive and professional HR service. In this role, you will be the day-to-day HR contact for Bishops' Office Staff. A key project at the start of your role will be to establish (and subsequently maintain) a Teams site for Bishops' Office staff to give them easy access to key HR policies and make it easier for the staff to contact HR.

• This is a part-time role working 21 hours / 3 days per week. The work pattern and location are flexible, with one day each week in your primary base of either York or London.
• You will be required to travel to bishops' offices around the UK, and come to Church House, Westminster at least once a month.

You'll need to have experience of providing HR advice and guidance to staff and managers, and a good understanding of typical HR processes. We are looking for someone who is a confident using IT (including Microsoft Office 365 and Teams) and has experience of HR systems. Experience of using Oracle Fusion HCM and SharePoint would be an advantage.

The Church of England is for everyone and we want to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole country. Therefore, while of course we welcome all applications from interested and suitably experienced people, we would particularly welcome applicants from UK Minoritised Ethnicities (UKME)/Global Majority Heritage (GMH) and other under-represented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to recruiting disabled people. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Please refer to the Job Description for more information about the role and person specification.

• A salary of £40,572 per annum (pro rata) plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rata).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.

Join Our Team as a Community Connector
Location: Lewisham & Southwark (with community-based work)
Hours: 21.6 hours per week
Salary: £16,239.5 per annum. pro rata salary for 0.6 (FTE £27.066)
Application Deadline: 22nd April Midnight

Make a Difference in Your Community
At St Christopher’s, we’re transforming the way our communities engage with death, dying, and loss. Our mission is to create a compassionate network of individuals and organisations to improve end-of-life experiences. Tackling social isolation, inequity, and stigma, we aim to help create communities which support each other.

Our innovative Community Action Team leads the way with projects such as:

• Compassionate Neighbours – fostering supportive networks to combat social isolation.
• Bereavement Help Points – empowering people to deal with loss together.
• Community Arts – exploring end-of-life pathways through creativity.

What You’ll Do
As a Community Connector, you’ll be the vital link between St Christopher’s and the communities of Lewisham and Southwark. You’ll:

• Engage and support community members to participate in learning, volunteering, and projects.
• Build partnerships with faith groups, local charities, and organisations supporting ageing populations.
• Facilitate community events, meetings, and learning hubs, both in person and online.
• Champion inclusivity and compassion, ensuring community voices drive change and innovation.

What We’re Looking For
Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working on projects which involve engaging and working with the public.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with diverse groups.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Systems and Databases to support outreach efforts.
• A passion for supporting individuals and communities through the challenges of end-of-life experiences.
• Knowledge of Lewisham/Southwark and surrounding boroughs (essential).

Desirable: experience supporting individuals facing health challenges.

Why Join St Christopher’s?

• Be part of a passionate, supportive, and innovative team.
• Engage in meaningful work that impacts lives and fosters social change.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development and personal growth.
• Flexible working to support work-life balance.

St Christopher’s is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, faith and religion, disability and age, although we are underrepresented across the organisation with BAME and LGBTQ+ employees, and thus we encourage applications from these groups. We also welcome hearing from you if you have peer or lived experience, as this is an important feature of our team.

Closing Date: 22nd April 2025
Interview Date: Provisional date 7th/8th May 2025

 

 

Early applications are strongly encouraged as interviews will be scheduled on an ongoing basis and this role may be filled before the advertised closing date.

This role is based in the UK on either a remote homeworking contract or a hybrid contract based in our London office. Salaries are representative of work location.

Fixed Term Contract - 12 months

-Salary: £49,140 based in our London Office, hybrid two days per week with three days from home.

-Salary: £44.400 remote homeworker (UK)

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we're open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.

Learn about our vision, mission and values

About the role

Christian Aid is seeking a Digital Acquisition Specialist to lead our paid search (Google and Microsoft) and paid social media campaigns (particularly on Meta platforms). You will play a key role in advancing our mission by acquiring new supporters and generating income through targeted, data-driven campaigns.

Working closely with the Digital Marketing Manager, you will design, execute, and optimise digital campaigns, ensuring they align with organisational goals and deliver measurable results. You'll manage 80% of campaigns in-house while collaborating with external partners for the remaining 20%. Your expertise in campaign strategy, budget management, and performance analysis will be crucial in maximising Return on Investment (ROI).

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to Christian Aid's mission while working in a dynamic, agile environment. Occasional travel may be required, particularly during humanitarian emergencies.

About you

You are an experienced digital marketing professional with a strong background in both paid search and paid social campaigns. With at least three years of experience (in-house or agency), you are confident in managing Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, and Meta platforms. You have a solid understanding of audience targeting, keyword strategies, and performance optimisation.

Your skills in data analysis (using tools like Google Analytics 4) allow you to identify performance trends and generate actionable insights. You are proficient in creating compelling ads using tools such as Canva and Photoshop, and you can collaborate effectively with creative teams.

Strong communication and copywriting skills are essential, as you will present campaign strategies, deliver performance reports, and provide clear recommendations to stakeholders.

Please refer to the attached full job description for a comprehensive overview of the role.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process 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 their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Summary

We are looking for a Programme Manager to join our Young People Service in Camberwell, providing accommodation-based support and floating support to 175 young people, between 16 and 25 years, experiencing homelessness. The Salvation Army provide the support service and some housing management services which will be inspected by Ofsted in the coming 12 months.

Key Responsibilities:

The role of Programme Manager is central to achieving positive outcomes for our vulnerable young people and has operational responsibility for service delivery within specific areas of responsibility.  You will ensure the programme contributes to the overall service by achieving both internal and contractual Key Performance Indicators and working with the Service Manager and Support Staff to ensure services are high quality and cost effective.  You will ensure the programme you manage maximises client input and emphasises choice and control in all areas of service deliver.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Extensive experience working within a supported housing environment at managerial level.
• This role is central to achieving positive outcomes for our vulnerable clients and has operational responsibility for service delivery within specific areas of responsibility.
• You will ensure the programme contributes to the overall service by achieving both internal and contractual Key Performance Indicators and working with the Service Manager and Support Staff to ensure services are high quality and cost effective.
• You will ensure the programme you co-ordinate maximises client input and emphasises choice and control in all areas of service delivery.
• The core values will be an integral part of all programmes. Be qualified to NVQ4 or equivalent professional qualification in related field or be willing to work towards.
• Demonstrate proven entrepreneurial and management skills. Display exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Have an understanding of working with Young People within a homeless setting.

Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time); a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan; an employee assistance programme

To complete your application please visit our website where you can download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced with the barred list adult and child workforce DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Closing date: Sunday 20th April 2025.

The Detention Outreach Manager is responsible for the delivery, development and quality of detention outreach services provided by JRS UK in line with our vision, mission, and values. The post-holder will manage the Detention Outreach Team of staff and volunteers to provide high quality support to people in detention and post-detention, and work closely with other areas of the organisation.

The post-holder will be responsible for: their own casework as well as casework supervision; ensuring detention policies and data are up to date; reporting; ensuring provision of on-going training; recruitment of staff and volunteers; and managing the welfare drop-in in detention.

A willingness to work collaboratively– building relationships and networks, within and outside of JRS UK – is essential.

Contracted Weekly Hours:37.5. Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.

Contract type:12 months

Salary:                                  £24,258 per year

Annual Leave:                      25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays per annum

Location:                                Based in Bournemouth, for regular travel across BCP with travel across Dorset likely. Hybrid working option when not on visits.

International Care Network (ICN) is a Christian charity whose aim is to help to rebuild the lives of asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants. The resettlement team work closely with local authorities and other organisations to support families on government resettlement schemes to find their feet, build healthy relationships, and successfully integrate into our community. We are looking for an experienced support worker (ideally one to be a male, but open to all applicants) to support individuals and families under all relevant government resettlement schemes (predominantly Afghan, but not limited to), who have been resettled in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) and Dorset. ICN provides benefits to staff including:

• Company pension scheme.
• Travel costs paid for at 45p per mile, not including travel to and from work.
• Staff welfare opportunities including socials and access to external clinical supervision.
• Training opportunities relevant to role.

ICN will seek to ensure that all existing and potential employees are given equal opportunities. We are committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in our employment policies and practices. Our aim is to promote diversity so that no employee or potential employee will be subject to unlawful or unfair discrimination because of gender, age, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality or other ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity or membership or non-membership of a trade union or political beliefs. We will seek to ensure that no applicant for employment is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be justified.

ICN take the safeguarding of service users, staff and volunteers very seriously, with a robust safeguarding policy and process in place. As part of this ICN are committed to developing a safe culture ensuring that all steps are taken to recruit staff and volunteers who are safe to work with our service users and staff, including requiring relevant DBS checks to be taken for roles working with children and/or vulnerable adults.

Summary

Join our community as a Legal Counsel, supporting the Legal Office and the Designated Officer for clergy discipline. You'll be part of a diverse group dedicated to making a difference at national and international levels.

The post holder will be working with the Legal Office where we provide advice to the national policy-making and governance institutions of the Church of England, including a legislative assembly.

We are a small, inclusive team comprising barristers and solicitors, working with paralegal and administrative support. Our existing team's professional backgrounds are diverse, with members coming to us from private practice in law firms, at the Bar and from regulators. Our work requires the provision of advice on diverse and intellectually stimulating points of law at the intersection of public and private law. The work is high quality, intellectually stimulating, and rewarding. We are a collegiate and supportive team, and we are proud of the work we do.

The ideal candidate is motivated by work at the intersection of public and private law, regulatory/disciplinary law, and resolving complex, novel, and politically sensitive challenges. Our work is high quality, intellectually stimulating, and rewarding.

You will have opportunities for career growth and development, interacting with senior stakeholders and participating in various projects. We seek self-starters with at least 2-3 years of post-qualification experience who thrive in a team environment.

• Provide legal and procedural advice to various Church of England bodies, including legislative and regulatory activities.
• Support the Designated Officer in clergy discipline matters, including investigations, case preparation, and court advocacy.
• Liaise with external law firms on litigation strategy and dispute resolution.
• Contribute to national policy and code of practice development.
• Act as a registrar during General Synod sessions, offering legal advice and managing legislative programs.
• Represent the Legal Office in committees and meetings.
• Undertake special assignments or project work as needed.

• Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation to work from the office (Church House, London or The Old Brewhouse - Bishopthorpe, York) 1-3 days per week.

You will need to be/have a:

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with at least 2-3 years of post-qualification experience.
• Minimum 2:1 in first degree (any subject). We will consider applicants who do not have a 2:1 degree if you can show satisfactory evidence of equivalent high-level academic and/or professional achievement (for example in GLD, LPC, or BPC results).
• Able to juggle competing priorities within a restricted deadline.
• Good grasp of legal research methodology, including in unfamiliar areas of law.
• Ability to work individually without supervision, and as part of a team
• Willingness to work proactively and take the initiative in developing and improving complex processes without unnecessary formality.
• An interest in, or willingness to develop an interest in, legal project management and legal technology (Desirable).
• Some professional experience in dispute resolution or professional investigations (Desirable).
• A working understanding of one or more of the following areas of non-contentious practice: employment, data protection/regulatory, and/or corporate/governance (Desirable).
• Experience working with clients in the public, government services, or third sector would be a plus (Desirable).
• Experience of practice in criminal or regulatory law (you may need to undertake some court advocacy in this role), plus at least one of:
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    • ecclesiastical law
    • administrative and public law.
    • charity law

• A market rate salary of £73,000 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance

Summary

The Secretariat team supports the Chief Executive and Estates Commissioners in their leadership and the conduct of the Church Commissioners' business. The Senior EA provides comprehensive and wide-ranging executive assistance and research/ policy support to the Chief Executive and First Church Estates Commissioner in all aspects of their work, as well as acting as an interface between the and the wider Church/ public. This makes it an important role in respect of the Church Commissioners' efficiency and their relationship with, and accountability to, stakeholders.

You will be directly accountable to the Head of Governance and have frequent collaboration with the Chief Executive, First Church Estates Commissioner, the Deputy Chair and other trustees. There will also be regular collaboration with staff at all levels in the Church Commissioners and, at times, other NCIs, including Chief Officers of the other National Church Institutions and their teams.

• Provide full Executive Assistant support to the CEO (responsible for the overall management of the organisation and its c.150 staff), and the First Church Estates Commissioner (a Governor who chairs the committee responsible for the £10+bn investment fund).
• Interpret and summarise documents.
• Deal sensitively and intelligently with enquiries and re-routing to other departments/staff as necessary.
• Use technology to improve our processes.

• Extensive EA/ Senior PA experience within a senior individual's office
• Extensive experience of managing online diaries for senior individual(s)
• Evidence of a high level of administrative and organisational ability including document management skills and complete understanding of the full Microsoft suite
• Proven ability to summarise complex documents, extracting and representing key information
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to establish positive working relationships with senior stakeholders and to represent the CEO and First Church Estates Commissioner to external partners

Key role requirements:

• The post-holder will work 2-3 days per week in primary office location in Church House, Westminster, subject to business need

Closing date for applications is 08 April 2025.

Interviews will be held on 29 April 2025.

• A salary of £48,557 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.

Are you our new Global Campaign Lead?

The International Network on Explosive Weapons is an international network of NGOs that calls for immediate action to prevent human suffering from the use of explosive weapons in populated areas.

Do you have experience in institutional governance and staff management? Are you motivated by the prospect of leading an international network of NGOs that work to prevent human suffering from the use of explosive weapons in populated areas? Do you have strong financial, fundraising, and communications skills? Then you might be the candidate that we are looking for!

INEW and the purpose of the network 

INEW members engage in research, policy and advocacy to promote greater understanding of the issues that arise from the use of explosive weapons in populated areas, and concrete steps that can be taken to address it. INEW member organisations develop partnerships calling for improved government policy and operational practice at a national level, and work together to develop stronger standards internationally. This includes efforts to advance universalisation and implementation of the Political Declaration on Strengthening the Protection of Civilians from the Humanitarian Consequences Arising from the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas, the first formal international recognition that the use of explosive weapons in populated areas is the leading cause of civilian casualties in armed conflict, and that this must be addressed urgently and directly.

Many INEW member organisations work in countries affected by explosive violence – providing development assistance, documenting the impact of violence, assisting the victims of explosive weapons and clearing landmines, unexploded ordnance and improvised explosive devices. See our current members.

Requirements:

• Minimum 7 years of relevant working experience. Such as working with coordination, institutional governance or administration, diplomacy, international policy and law, or campaigning. 

• Excellent organisation skills and detail oriented.

• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to liaise and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders including civil society, international organisations and state representatives is essential.

• Excellent time management, forward planning, and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (must be fluent). Other language skills, especially French and Spanish, are a significant benefit.

• Ability to work independently and in a self-directed manner to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities.

• Flexibility and adaptability to shifting priorities, changing circumstances and new tasks. 

• As a person, you identify with the competencies of institutional governance  and strategic advocacy. This role will require staff management and guiding the wider INEW network.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Coordination

• Collaborate and work closely with the INEW Steering Committee and sub-committees. 

• Facilitate network meetings, promotion of positive working relations amongst the INEW members, staff and the wider INEW network.

• Develop coalition strategies and action plans and facilitate communication within the INEW network. 

• Manage INEW programme of activities (calendar of global events and INEW’s engagement in those.

• Develop INEW’s multi-year strategic plans to guide the network in setting its objectives, with staff and membership input and INEW Steering Committee approval;

• Lead the implementation of strategy, including through the development of advocacy and communication work plans.

• Ensure INEW produces high quality and relevant written content including advocacy briefs.

Lobbying and advocacy

• Represent INEW (as appropriate) in the media, at conferences and in other fora.

• Implement strategic advocacy (keeping issues high on agenda).

• Effective lobbying of governments, UN agencies and international organisations.

Staff management

• Ensure that the staff has sufficient guidance and professional advice on matters to fulfil their responsibilities.

• Lead, manage and support employees to maximise their potential and personal contributions.

• Build effective working relationships with members of the Steering Committee and subcommittees, and lead and ensure effective liaison between INEW / Explosive weapons monitor staff team and the Steering Committee, including regular convening of staff meetings and reports to Steering Committee as required.

• Provide direction and support to all staff in the development and implementation of work plans.

Financial management and donor liaison

• Develop a funding strategy to ensure income is maintained, and that the donor base and levels of support for core costs and projects increases.

• Establish and maintain positive relations with donors, including governments and private foundations.

• Ensure that INEW complies with all legal and financial regulations.

• Ensure that funding proposals and budgets are produced and submitted.

• Ensure expenditure is controlled in line with budgets and that risks are identified and managed.

• Effective management of donor contracts, oversight of grant cycles to ensure timely preparation and submission of reports and proposals.

• Write funding proposals.

Location: Flexible location/work from home, with a preference for Europe because frequent travel to Geneva is required.

Travel: This post will require some travel (monthly), but most work will be remote. INEW will cover travel costs. 

What we offer: Based on experience and education, remuneration is around £60,000 -  £65,000 per year. Competitive benefits and leave policy. 

About the recruitment process:

Article 36

Article 36 is the current coordinating organisation for International Network on Explosive Weapons (INEW) and the Explosive Weapons Monitor, working to prevent human suffering from the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. 

Article 36 is a specialist non-profit organisation, focused on reducing harm from weapons. A small and effective team, we work together with civil society partners and governments to develop new policies and legal standards to prevent civilian harm from existing and emerging weapons.

The application deadline is Friday 11 April 2025.

The starting date is to be determined, but desired starting date is not later than 1. August 2025.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Weapons and armed violence often disproportionately affect marginalised groups who continue to be under-represented in international policymaking; these groups include black people and other people of colour, women, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities and people of different faiths and beliefs. Consequently, we are committed to diversifying our team and strongly encourage applications from people who can bring new and different ideas and perspectives to our work.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Looking for the next step in your fundraising career? Join our friendly team and help make things better for patients and their families at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire.

UHCW Charity funds projects outside of the NHS budget, from tiny gel pillows to support premature babies' heads, to world-leading research into lung cancer. If you're ready to make a difference, UHCW Charity needs your expertise to join our expanding team.

Based in Coventry, you will coordinate and develop our community and events fundraising activity. This will include working with community groups, individuals, schools and more, as well as event management and working with teams across the Trust.

This is your chance to make a difference, whilst being fully supported as you develop your career with us.

Position: Community and Events Fundraiser

Responsible to: Fundraising Manager

Location: UHCW Charity, Main Reception, Coventry, CV2 2DX

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time)

Salary: £27,000 - 34,000 (depending on experience)

Annual leave and pension:

• 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme with matched contributions of up to 7%

Closing date: 17:00 on Thursday 1st May 2025

Interviews: Date TBC

Summary

We're looking for a Personal Assistant to The Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham.

• Work closely with the Diocesan Bishop to ensure that his diary is well managed.
• Handle a wide range of telephone and email enquiries with confidence, warmth and diplomacy, answering queries directly or passing them on to the Bishop's Chaplain or other appropriate person.
• Create engaging and dynamic presentations for the Diocesan and Suffragan Bishops as requested.
• Ensure secretarial support for the Diocesan Bishop through drafting letters, emails and documents.

• You'll need to be educated to 'A' level or above, or equivalent.
• You'll need to be proficient in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• You'll need to be able to initiate and maintain good and effective administrative procedures, able to prioritise effectively and display good judgement in knowing when and to whom to delegate and establish excellent working relationships with colleagues.
• The location of the role is Bishop's Manor, Bishop's Drive, Southwell NG25 0JR.
• This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

Closing date for applications is 06 April 2025.

First round interviews are expected to take place on 15 or 16 April 2025.

Second round interviews are expected to take place on 28 April 2025.

• A salary of £30,307 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days.
• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club.
• Age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of salary.

Early applications are strongly encouraged as interviews will be scheduled on an ongoing basis and this role may be filled before the advertised closing date.

This role is primarily based in our London office, with a hybrid working arrangement of 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home. Alternatively, the position can be fully remote within the UK under a homebased contract, in which case the salary will range from *£44,400 - £48,229.

(*) This salary includes a market supplement of £7,663, which has been added to reflect current market conditions.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

There's never been a better time to join Christian Aid's Fundraising & Supporter Engagement Department. We would say that, wouldn't we? But we mean it. Despite the challenges we've all faced over recent years, we have grown income and smashed our targets, making a transformational impact for people in poverty. Your next career step could see you joining our passionate and energetic team of poverty-fighters. We inspire more than 250,000 supporters and thousands of supporting churches to raise more than £40 million annually to tackle the root causes of extreme poverty.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we're open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.

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About the role

The Digital Optimisation Analyst is instrumental in advancing Christian Aid's digital strategy and supporting colleagues in achieving their ambitious digital, fundraising and supporter engagement goals. Through utilising measurable data and analytical tools such as Google Analytics, the role provides in-depth campaign analyses, performance reports, and a deep dive into users' online activities and behaviours. The deliverable insights and contributions empower teams to make data-driven, impactful decisions that generate positive change across the organisation.

About you

You will be the go-to expert in digital analysis, working closely alongside a variety of teams to maximise the reach, engagement and conversion of our digital journeys. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities and proactively engaging with multiple stakeholders. Alongside digital analysis projects, you will have a finger on the pulse of current trends, tools and best practice across the digital space.

Competency questions

As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:

-Understanding User Behaviour: Can you describe a time when you used analytics tools to analyse user ----behaviour on digital platforms? How did you use this data to enhance the user experience, and what did you achieve?

-Optimising Campaign Performance: Please share an experience where you identified opportunities to improve campaign performance in the digital space. How did you develop and test hypotheses to achieve better results?

-Empowering Teams with Insights: How do you ensure that the insights and reports you provide to teams are actionable and relevant to their objectives? Can you share an example of a time when your insights directly influenced a team's strategy or approach?

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process 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 their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.