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Programme Associate, Europe & Eurasia

Internews works to ensure access to trusted, quality news and information that empowers people to have a voice in their future and to live healthy, secure, and rewarding lives. We envision a world where everyone can communicate freely with anyone, anywhere, and exchange the news and information they need to shape their communities and the world.

For 35 years and in more than 100 countries, we have worked with our local partners to build hundreds of sustainable organizations, strengthened the capacity of thousands of media professionals, human rights activists, and information entrepreneurs, and reached millions of people with quality, local information, improving lives and building lasting change. On issues ranging from health and the environment to conflict and governance, Internews has developed approaches that harness the power of media and information to create positive change.

Internews is a charity operating internationally, with administrative centres in California, Washington DC, London, and Paris as well as regional hubs in Bangkok and Nairobi. Formed in 1982, Internews currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.

Our commitment to a culture of belonging:

Internews is passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams, and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, the self-taught, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations, and socio-economic backgrounds. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, abilities, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and actively welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences.

About the role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Programme Associate to provide programmatic support to a portfolio of Internews’ projects in the Europe & Eurasia (E&E) region. The role will be part of the Internews’ headquarters E&E Project Management

Unit (PMU) and report to the London-based Senior Programme Officer. The role will support the project teams in the E&E region as they conduct their project activities and help ensure.

Effective programme implementation, particularly related to project reporting, work planning, and monitoring, evaluation, research and learning (MERL). The role will contribute to development opportunities that support E&E media and journalists to safely provide good quality information. The role may also be asked to represent Internews at partner and donor meetings. The role will also contribute to Internews’ knowledge management and improvement of Internews systems.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the project teams across all programmatic and operational aspects of European-funded grant programmes to implement high-quality projects on time and budget, and to the highest technical standards, and in a way that positions projects within a broader regional or thematic portfolio and contributes to organisational impact.
• Assist PMU management with project oversight and progress towards programme deliverables.
• Support project start-up, implementation, and closeout.
• Support with hiring key project personnel.
• Serve as an HQ point of contact for programmatic inquiries for assigned projects within the organisation and externally.
• Guide the project teams on rules and requirements of European donors and Internews’ internal policies and procedures.
• Work closely with the E&E Business team on business aspects of project delivery, including budget management and financial tracking.
• Review and revise donor narrative reports and workplans and ensure their high quality.
• Review and provide feedback on relevant programmatic and monitoring aspects, including MERL reporting, external project evaluation, and other research and studies; 
• Support internal and external communication for projects, identifying newsworthy, impactful stories and preparing content or briefings which tell those stories; undertake external representation and policy engagement where necessary.
• As assigned, support the design and development of concept notes and proposals for European donors.
• Support meetings, webinars, and other events across time zones with international partners and fellow colleagues, including coordinating agendas and travel logistics.
• Attend relevant events (panels, presentations, etc.) upon request, and share notes with the team.
• Other duties as assigned.
• In all duties, an understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum 3 years of experience of project support and donor reporting for large projects with major institutional donors, including the European Commission and SIDA.
• University degree in a related field.
• Fluency in English with excellent English-language writing and proven text-editing skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills and relevant experience.
• Strong time management and organisational skills; ability to effectively manage a dynamic workload and shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, tact, and the ability to negotiate.
• Strong teamwork experience and proven track record of a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Proven ability to operate in a multicultural and remote work environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Preferred:

• Working proficiency in Russian language.
• Proven experience of programme support in the Europe and Eurasia region.
• Understanding of proposal development for European donors and non-profit grant oversight.
• Proven experience in report and proposal writing.

Vacancy Timeframe:

Deadline for Applications: 21 July 2024

Hiring Process:

Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume through the Taleo application portal. The Cover Letter should be no longer than one page and explain why you'd be a great fit for this position and what drew you to it. The resume should be no longer than two pages. Candidates with the strongest cover letter and resume will advance to the test and interview process.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work hours are generally Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5pm; occasional irregular hours are required to accommodate international tele-conferences.

About UP

Unlocking Potential deliver high performing therapeutic programmes and education provision for children and young people with SEMH needs. We work in collaboration with families, communities, and other partners to ensure that children and young people access the interventions they need in order to thrive.

Mission

We work collaboratively with communities to enable children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs to unlock their full potential

Values

Trust

We build trust by being honest, transparent, and accountable in the way we work with children and young people, staff, and partners and by providing services and programmes whose outcomes are measurable and evidenced based.

Collaborative

Relationships are at the heart of our work. We prioritise communication and collaboration with partners, families, and communities, believing that by working together we create more effective and holistic outcomes for children and young people.

Empowering

We co-create opportunities for our children, young people, parents/carers and staff to actively participate in decision-making that influences change. We promote the voices of children and young people in our organisation and the wider community.

Nurturing

We provide a nurturing approach based on safety and space for creativity, exploration, and growth. We support and care for our children, young people, and staff to realise their potential.

Impact

We are committed to measuring our impact through a data driven method in order to develop our programmes and make a greater difference to the lives of children, young people, and their parents and carers.

Role Overview

We are looking for a talented fundraiser to join our small and supportive team. The Fundraising Officer (Trusts & Foundations & Events) is a new role to our charity and will play a key part in supporting our future plans.

UP attracts significant support from individuals, and there is huge potential to grow income from Trusts and Foundations with this increased capacity in the fundraising team.

In this role, with guidance from the Head of Fundraising, you will contribute toward income generation through researching and identifying Trusts and Foundations whose criteria match UP’s work, and developing compelling and inspirational proposals and grant applications. You will maintain the Trusts and Foundations pipeline, ensuring there is a steady stream of applications submitted to maximise funding opportunities, grow income and the number of multi-year grants.

While the primary focus for this role will be to grow income from Trusts & Foundations, you will also support the Head of Fundraising to develop the philanthropy programme. This will include planning and bringing to life an exciting and varied programme of events to support the growth of Individual, major giving and corporate support and shape exceptional supporter experiences.

Are you looking for new role to gain hands-on experience in the non-profit sector? Do you have natural curiosity, ability to self-lead and vibrant faith? At TLG we're excited to bring an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to develop key skills and contribute to impactful programmes. With continuous learning, early responsibility and varied experiences, this graduate opportunity is a great way to start a successful career whilst making a real difference.The role and learning is designed to stretch and challenge you, while providing the skills and experience to help you progress your career and contribute to TLG's continuing success.

You will have unique involvement in key aspects of TLG - building on your own indiviudal passions, skills and interests.  We're looking for someone with the potential to develop into a senior leader at TLG who may be a graduate with one to two years current work experience. You will be looking for the next step in your career and will have the humility, emotional intelligence, faith and drive to make a real difference to children and families. 

The role will be predominantly based within our Fundraising, Partnerships or Executive Support team to maximise career development and understanding of the sector but will also involve spending time within different departments, teams and external partners.  This will incorporate diverse experiences that could range from liaising with funders, leading new projects, exec suppport through to involvement in strategic development.

TLG is a Christian charity hence, we are looking for individuals with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

Closing Date: July 19th

Initial Online Interviews: July 23rd 

Final In Person Interviews: July 30th 

We are looking for a Business Support Assistant to join our team in Wales. This is a 12-month fixed term appointment to cover maternity leave. It is a part-time post (equivalent to 3 days per week).

To meet the requirements of the Welsh Language Standards and our Welsh Language Policy, this post is Welsh essential.

Depending on your location and preference, you will be based in either the Cardiff or Newtown office. You are welcome to be based in the office full time, or a combination of home and office working. You will occasionally need to travel within Wales to work with colleagues.

In this role, you will support the efficient and effective delivery of grant-making activity in Wales, ensuring an excellent service for all our customers, colleagues, and stakeholders.

As first point of contact, you will play a key role in ensuring that all telephone and email enquiries are dealt with in a friendly, professional, and timely manner, responding with relevant information, and where necessary, connecting the enquirer to a colleague for further advice.

With a keen eye for detail, you will support the efficient delivery of the funding lifecycle by ensuring that new requests for funding are accurately processed and allocated to colleagues. You will also undertake administrative activities to ensure that customers and stakeholders received timely information.

Working in collaboration with colleagues, you will deliver a range of service activities including coordinating meetings and helping organise events, fulfilling travel booking and accommodation requests.

Interview Date: Week commencing 15 July 2024

Essential criteria

1. Fluent Welsh verbal and written communication skills.
2. Ability to use appropriate technologies to deliver effective administrative support.
3. Ability to plan, organise and work flexibly as part of a team.
4. Confidently handle conversations, adopting a positive approach when dealing with customers and colleagues.
5. Remain calm under pressure and handle multiple and competing priorities seeking help from others when needed.

Desirable criteria

1. Understanding of and curiosity about our work at the Fund.
2. Experience of working in a customer facing role and working in a multi-tasking team environment.
3. Be proactive and take responsibility for your own work.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.) 

Chief Executive Officer

Repton Community Trust

35 hrs per week (Hybrid working)

Salary £39,000-£42,000

Are you a dynamic, resourceful and impact driven leader looking to make a difference in the Borough of Ashford and Rural Rother? Do you also have the commercial acumen to lead a thriving community centre and the community development experience to understand what matters to people and design impactful programmes lead by community members.

Repton Community Trust is an innovative and growing enterprise. Our vision is to ‘Put the Heart in Communities’. We are a leading provider of projects to address food insecurity in the area. Since our launch over six years ago we have built strong and deep relationships across Ashford and more recently have grown some services into East Sussex. 

We are looking for an inspirational person to lead our established team of staff and volunteers, to springboard from the amazing foundations already in place and take Repton Community Trust on the next stage of its successful journey.

Our successful candidate will be highly motivated, passionate about working with communities and equally comfortable negotiating with senior stakeholders as rolling up their sleeves and running community events. They will have a proven track record in securing grant funding from a range of sources and managing the high-quality delivery of multiple grant funded programmes. 

We are an ambitious organisation and have big plans for the future. We have beautiful facilities in a thriving community and established, credible relationships with communities and key stakeholders.

If you feel that this role is for you, we would love to hear from you. 

Who are Repton Community Trust

·Our thriving community centre has had more than 100,000 visitors since we opened in 2018.

·We opened Kent’s first community fridge in 2019.

·Our innovative Peoples Pantry and 24-hour food lockers supported thousands of people during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020/21.

·We opened our first community shop (social supermarket) in 2022.

·We expanded our services to include a mobile shop reaching rural communities in Ashford and Rural Rother in 2023.

·We rescue on average 0.75 tonnes of food per month in 2024.

Project Accountant

£45,000 - £49,000

Uxbridge/Hybrid

Looking for an exciting new role where no two days are the same? Want to make the role your own? Need something else than just the regular monthly routine? This could be just the role for you.

This is a newly created role for a Project Accountant to join a locally respected Not-for-Profit organisation in Uxbridge. This position has been created in recognition of the need to maximise grant funding, support applications, manage the financials (spend against budget) of a significant capital project as well as general capital expenditure. The role will support the Finance Director to develop/manage a rolling cashflow forecast for the projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with the Finance Director as well as senior leaders of the organisation to use your commercial acumen.

Detailed duties will include:

• Accurate accounting for all projects, including establishment of required project and/or account codes in finance system to record receipt of income and/or grant funding and budgeted spend.
• Notify stakeholders of receipt of funds and follow up status of project spend and completion.
• Review actual expenditure against budget on a regular basis and review and discuss variances with budget holders. Prepare draft funding claims and/or expenditure returns for submission to relevant authorities.
• Monitor and identify new opportunities for grant or other funding, provide assistance to relevant departments with preparing and submitting bids for funding.
• Business Partnering with non-finance managers in order to develop processes and the understanding of financial requirements
• Receive and log capital expenditure requests as part of the budget setting process, liaise with stakeholders to ensure all relevant information is received, advise on the status of requests, establish project codes if required and monitor spend against budget.
• Ensure procurement policies and processes are adhered to, including receipt of three quotes or formal tender process depending on the estimated value of the spend.
• Ensure actual capital expenditure is within approved budget, identify potential or actual cost overruns for review and consideration.
• Ensure all capital expenditure is recorded in the fixed asset register and depreciated in accordance with the rates set out in the Financial Regulations.
• Develop and maintain a rolling cashflow forecast to record expected receipt of funds and payment of capital and other project expenditure.
• Identify minimum and maximum cash requirements and assist in developing effective cash management strategy.

In order to be successful in the role, we are looking for experience of project accounting, to be able to set up and monitor budgets for specific projects. Ideally you will have experience of managing capital projects and/or research grants from an accounting perspective.

You will have a keen eye for detail, so that grant funding is set up correctly to be not only compliant but to maximise the spend. Working with a number of senior stakeholders, excellent communication skills are paramount.

This role is based in Uxbridge and will be on site for c4 days per week though much less during quieter periods. Fantastic benefits include generous pension scheme of 20% and extremely attractive holiday entitlement of 37 days.

Welcome to Xenia!

Xenia is a grassroots women’s organisation on a mission to create more inclusive, equal and welcoming communities. We deliver weekly workshops in London and Sheffield which support women from all backgrounds, ages, faiths, cultures and immigration statuses to share, connect and learn together. 

Participants are at the heart of the Xenia community. Migrant, refugee, asylum seeking, and British women come together as active equals at our workshops where we use the arts, heritage and power of conversation to connect, learn from each other and take part in local civic life. Together we create a community that supports practising spoken English, reduces social isolation, connects different cultures, and gives underrepresented women access to civic and democratic opportunities. 

As an organisation Xenia is non-hierarchical and participatory, meaning decisions are made collectively and are proactively informed by participant involvement. The organisation is run by an Organising Team, made up of a small number of staff (currently 5) and volunteers and the trustee board. We aim to be true to our values that everyone has something to teach and everyone has something to learn. We do not have managers and instead operate in a flatter structure in which everyone contributes to running the organisation. 

This is where you come in. We are looking for the newest member of Xenia’s staff team to drive our growth forward, with the support of the staff, Organising Team and Trustee Board. This role is right for you if you have a strong desire to work in a non-hierarchical setting, have a good understanding of migrant women’s lives, and an unwavering commitment to equality and inclusion. You will have experience of raising funds from varied sources, with excellent communication skills that are adaptable to different people and situations. Most of all, you will be excited by the work that Xenia does.

If you think you could be a good fit for this role in Xenia, we’d  love to hear from you. Even if you’re not sure you have the right experience, you can always get in touch and have a chat. 

Job Description for Fundraising and Development Organiser:

Key responsibilities

• Fundraising

  • Securing circa £130k per year from a range of sources. This includes submitting applications to trusts, foundations. It may also include maintaining major donor relationships, and establishing new relationships and leading on public fundraising campaigns. 

  • Developing other sources of income generation as agreed with the Finance & Fundraising sub-group

  • Work with the team to develop Communications and Fundraising Strategies, with support from Organising Team members and Trustees

• Grant management

  • Liaison with funders and donors

  • In collaboration with Delivery Organisers: coordination & submission of grant reporting, monitoring grant deadlines and submission requirements

  • In collaboration with Operations Organiser: putting together grant budgets and monitoring grant allocations

Strategic partnerships and external relations

• Developing professional strategic relationships with the wider sector

• Writing blogs, speaking at conferences, contributing to sector discussions

• Being a spokesperson for Xenia at events

Communications 

• Occasionally creating digital assets for social media and or contributing posts, blogs or promotions, especially in relation to grant funders

• producing a monthly newsletter 

Being an active member of the team

• At Xenia we do not have a hierarchical management structure; instead all team members play an active role in the staff team making decisions that best guide our organisation.

•  As part of this role, you will be expected to play an active role in the Xenia Team. You will join other staff team members in sitting on the Finance and Fundraising sub-group and quarterly Trustee meetings.

• Conduct all work in a way that reflects the values of Xenia.

• Commit to personal development in the role, attend training and development opportunities as is beneficial for you and your role at Xenia(these will be mutually agreed).

• Attend a Xenia workshop every 1 or 2 months for which you will be able to take time off in lieu*. 

* Please note that these workshops take place on Saturday mornings 10am – 12pm, and team members support from 9.30am – 12.30pm. While we are aware that this may not be possible for all good candidates for this role, it is important that the postholder has an in-depth understanding of the activities of the organisation and therefore this is a requirement. Child care during Saturday sessions can be provided if needed. 

Person Specification - Skills and Experience

Essential

• Experience of securing funds and donations, particularly from charitable trusts and foundations and/or major donors and corporates, and experience of managing funder relationships

• Experience creating strong networks and being a public spokesperson for a group or organisation

• Experience in building partnerships within the voluntary and social enterprise sectors

• Excellent oral communication with a range of audiences, and a confident public speaker

• Excellent written and verbal communication , for example blog writing, funding applications, public statements, social media

Desirable

• Experience in following sectors: migration, heritage, social integration, loneliness, women, equalities

• Experience developing and implementing strategies

• Experience working in a small charity/social enterprise/start up/ non-hierarchical organisation

Location: Flexible - UK, Africa or North America

Equidem is a human and labour rights organisation, anchored in the global south. We work globally and locally to expose injustice and hidden human rights abuses; to provide practical solutions to the most intractable human rights challenges; and to build powerful community-led coalitions that empower the individual and the community.

Equidem is a dynamic and innovative people-centred organisation with a team representative of the same communities whose rights we seek to defend.

Equidem may be a young organisation, but it has already made a significant impact. Our teams in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and beyond have helped thousands of people from the most disadvantaged backgrounds to escape modern slavery, exploitation and even death. We have exposed injustices perpetrated by some of the most powerful states and businesses in the world, and helped build the human rights movement from the grassroots to the international-level with a positive, inclusive vision of a better society.

The role of Head of Programmes is an exciting and dynamic leadership position within a rapidly expanding international human rights organisation. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Head of Programmes will be an integral part of the leadership team, alongside the Heads of Fundraising, Communications, and Operations. In this capacity, the Head of Programmes will oversee a team of experienced leaders in the field of human rights and grassroots activism, responsible for various areas such as Research, Investigations, Policy and Innovation, Advocacy and Campaigns.

We are looking for a talented, motivated and values-driven professional to advance Equidem's ambitious and exciting programmatic initiatives.

The Candidate:

▪ Profound expertise in designing, implementing, and evolving international programmes with a particular focus on human rights, labour rights, climate change, economic, social and cultural rights and international justice.

▪ Extensive international experience in developing and leading tailored programmes across two or more of the following areas: Asia, Africa, North America, Europe, and the Middle East that are adapted to regional and local contexts, ensuring their success and tangible impact.

▪ Demonstrated track record of crafting impactful programmes, substantiated by measurable evidence and a commitment to prioritizing impact. Experience of grant reporting and implementation of MEL processes.

▪ Experience in managing and mentoring staff, contributing to leadership teams within a matrixed organisation, and a dedication to collaborative teamwork with both internal colleagues and external partners.

▪ Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced office environment, adapting to rapidly changing priorities, handling multiple deadlines, and consistently delivering high-quality work products.

▪ Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

▪ Demonstrated experience in building programs in complex environments involving stakeholders and partners from various sectors. 

For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisor at Berwick Partners Sandra Hamovic.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Wednesday 31st July

The Organisation: 

The Academy of Medical Sciences is the independent, expert voice of biomedical and health research in the UK. The vision is to promote good health for all, supported by the best research and evidence. As a forward-thinking organisation, they foster an open and progressive research sector to improve global health. Their community includes around 1,400 Fellows elected from diverse fields across the biomedical sciences. The Academy awards prestigious grants to major universities. With a current income of approximately £20 million (and growing), they are funded primarily by the Department of Science Innovation and Technology. The organisation has flexible and hybrid working policies with staff being given the opportunity to spend most of their working time from home.

The Role: Finance Manager

Reporting the Head of Finance, you will lead the process of accurate and reliable financial accounts for the group.

• Facilitate timely financial accounts and statutory reporting.
• Oversee the processing of income and expenditure.
• Ensure proper VAT accounting in line with regulations.
• Manage and support a team of 4, including 3 Finance Officers and a Financial Accountant.
• In recent years, the Academy has made significant strides in enhancing their systems and processes. They are committed to continuous improvement and welcome innovative ideas.

The Ideal Candidate:

You will be a professionally qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with charity sector experience. Candidates from an audit background will be considered, especially if you have partial VAT experience. You will have demonstrable expertise of consolidating accounts and reconciliations. Experience with complex balance sheet and bank account reconciliation will be also helpful. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills to liaise with stakeholders and manage an established team.

What’s in It for You:

• Salary of between £52,996 - £58,885
• Hybrid and agile working (encouraging at least 1 day per week in the office, with flexibility).
• Work-from-abroad policy (subject to tax implications and safety considerations).
• 29 days of annual leave, including Christmas closure dates, plus bank holidays.
• Up to 4 wellbeing days per year.
• Pension contribution (7.5% of gross salary from the Academy, with a 3% employee contribution).
• Life assurance.
• Interest-free season ticket travel loan.
• Family-friendly benefits, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and coaching for parents returning to work.

How to Apply: The closing date for applications is July 15th, and interviews will be held on July 24th. Applications will be considered on receipt! Feel free to get in touch if you would like a copy of the detailed Job Description and/or annual accounts before making your application. For an informal discussion about the role, contact Peter O’Sullivan at Hays Senior Finance.

Job Summary

We expect this role to focus on developing and maintaining relationships with key funders, stakeholders, institutions and individuals. It will undertake work to secure funding, resources and partnerships for both Shared Assets and the wider land justice movement, and to raise the profile and reputation of Shared Assets.

The role will have responsibility for securing core funding for Shared Assets from trusts, foundations and high net worth individuals, and for supporting colleagues to secure grant and commercial funding for consultancy, research, movement building and communications projects. It will have responsibility for reporting on core grants and providing quality control for colleagues for their bids, tenders and funder reports. As part of this work the role will play a key part in providing intelligence and foresight to contribute to the organisation’s strategy and business planning. 

Beyond securing consistent core funding for Shared Assets the role will also work with funders and others to secure longer term resourcing of the wider land movement in order to deliver our collective ambitions for a just and sustainable land system. 

As part of a self managing organisation all team members are expected to contribute to the day to day management of the organisation through participation in management circles, team days and working groups.

Main Responsibilities

Fundraising and resourcing

• Develop and maintain relationships with funders to fund work that seeks to support common good land use and to create a more just and sustainable land system. 

• Work with the team to ensure we maintain a healthy pipeline of bids and tenders in order to meet income generation targets across the organisation. 

• Work with the wider land justice movement and funders to secure significant, consistent and long term resourcing for the wider land movement, working in ways that are open and transparent to, and inclusive of, the wider movement and which will help to deliver systemic change that meets our collective objectives for a more just and sustainable land system. 

Stakeholder relationships

• Develop and maintain relationships with key partner organisations in order to build an understanding of the wider context and system in which we are working in order to inform our strategic development and to identify opportunities for future partnership working. To understand where Shared Assets is valued and effective, and where it may need to adapt and change.

General

• Participate in the Funding & Finance circle, participate in relevant work groups and liaise with other circles where appropriate. 

• Contribute to communications and raise the profile of the organisation - in particular working closely with the Communications Coordinator on external messaging with respect to Shared Assets and the wider land movement.

• Provide reports and information for the board as required.

• Provide support to colleagues where needed, including in the running of events, training and other activities.

• Participate in and contribute to the development of Shared Assets as an organisation, including involvement in collective decision making, being accountable to policies, and helping improve those policies where relevant.

• Any other duties as may be required in a small organisation.

Aid Box Community (ABC) is a Bristol charity that provides hope, love and a sense of belonging to people seeking asylum in Bristol. The charity was started 7 years ago on the Refugee camps in France by a local mum and has grown and evolved to support over 5000 people a year through our Free Shop and Welcome Hub, Activity Groups and Trips and Connections Befriending program. We have 336 volunteers and a fantastic, small team and we are looking for a part time Finance Officer. 

The job is for 15hrs a week ideally to be worked over 2 or 3 days Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Based at the ABC office, Portland Square, Bristol and some home working on agreement.

We are a small team, and you may be asked to do something outside of your Job Description and help support other members of the Aid Box team.

Job Description:  

The Finance Officer will have a wide variety of financial management and control tasks from day to day bookkeeping to filing year end accounts. They will formally report to the Director of Strategy and liaise regularly with the Board Treasurer.

Role Overview 

The Finance Officer is responsible for the smooth running of all day-to-day aspects of the financial management of Aid Box Community (ABC): 

• Provide a high quality and effective financial management and Bookkeeping service to the charity 

• Prepare, develop and analyse management accounting information and reports, including a standard suite of monthly reports and ad-hoc reports as required by the Charity 

• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial statutory and regulatory matters relevant to the Charity 

• Liaison with the external Auditor in preparing and getting approval and sign off of the annual statutory accounts

Key responsibilities:  

The postholder will advise the charity on all matters relating to the finance of the organisation and provide management information for the Board of trustees. They will also be expected to contribute to future strategy, business planning, year-end accounts, monitoring of budgets and performance, and full adherence to al financial policies and procedures in accordance with the Finance Manual. Duties include: 

Financial Management 

Accountancy and Bookkeeping Systems 

Maintenance of all accounting records on an ongoing basis to include: 

· Manage all income and expenditure processing. 

· Maintain and improve bookkeeping and accountancy systems (both computerised and manual) including: 

- Bank reconciliations. 

- Cash flow management. 

- Income and grant analysis (restricted and designated funds). 

- Bank receipts and payments. 

- Purchase approval and recording processes. 

Accounts payable 

· Process purchase invoices in an accurate and timely manner.  

· Respond accurately and efficiently to queries from suppliers and colleagues regarding payments 

· Manage the Finance email inbox ensuring emails are dealt with in a timely manner 

· Ensure petty cash via Soldo Card is available and monitored 

· Process staff expenses, ensuring compliance with policy 

· Access and administer online banking 

· Pay roll, pay salary and staff costs  

Accounts Receivable 

· Control and Monitoring of restricted funds including detailed records of spend allocation of funds and remaining balance. 

· Accurately accounting for all income receipts monthly including donations from individuals and organisations and grants and claiming any appropriate Gift Aid. 

Budgets 

· Monitor the budget against actual and investigate any major variations in budget. 

· Involvement in strategic and planning projections with the Director of Strategy. 

 Reports 

 Produce regular management information so that key officers and trustees know how well the charity is  performing against its budget. To include: 

• Provide regular monthly management financial information (including financial highlights/budget against actual/restricted and unrestricted funds/fund movement summary/fund balances/balance sheet) for the Director of Strategy and Board of Trustees. 

• Quarterly financial reports for the Board of Trustees including detailed analysis of income and expenditure. 

• Assisting with fundraising applications and reports. 

Annual Financial Audit 

• Liaising with the external accountants for Annual Financial Accounts and Annual Review preparation before presenting to the Board annually for approval alongside the Director of Strategy. 

• Filing Annual Return to the Charity Commission. 

Bank and Treasury Management 

• Treasury management in connection with cash and investments held by the charity. 

• Manage cash flow and ensure that bank charges are kept to a minimum. 

Fundraising 

· Assisting with applications for funding ensuring that all grants, sponsorship and donations are paid on time and the financial conditions met. 

Communication and Coordination 

• Ensure the efficient circulation of financial information as needed, including that required from external advisers, e.g., auditors. 

• Liaise with and advise the Director of Strategy and others as appropriate on all financial matters. 

• Liaise with and maintain a good working relationship with bankers, accountants, auditors and donors. 

• Liaise and maintain a good working relationship with volunteers, staff and Board of Trustees. 

• Attend staff and Trustee meetings as required to provide information and analysis. 

• Understand confidentiality in accordance with GDPR. 

Professional/Technical 

• Keep up to date with financial developments across the sector, changes in requirements for charity reporting and changes in legislation. 

• Maintain and monitor the Internal Financial Procedures policy document and make recommendations on best practice, good governance, policies and procedures and implementing same. 

Experience, qualifications, and requirements  

Qualified or part qualified Bookkeeper or with considerable experience in a similar role preferably in the charitable or not for profit sector 

We are looking for candidates with a passion for supporting and or lived experience of the challenges faced by asylum seekers and refugees in the UK. This role requires great attention to detail and excellent organisational skills preferably you will have financial management experience and experience of working and managing finances for a charity.

Essential Experience 

• Experienced Financial administrator 

• Experienced Bookkeeper 

• Strong numerate skills with acute attention to detail. High level of attention to detail

• Willing to learn and be adaptable to the changing needs of a small and dynamic charity

• Be an open and honest team player who is passionate about what we do and the impact we make

• Familiar with our tools: Expertise in all Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Teams,  

• Familiar with QuickBooks 

• Clear communicator 

• Good interpersonal and liaison skills with a wide range of stakeholders. 

• Fluent in oral and written English. 

• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and delivering to tight deadlines. 

• A commitment to high professional and personal standards and continuous improvement. 

Desirable Experience

• Charity experience 

• Minimum experience 3 years  

• Experience of SORP would be an advantage 

A role with purpose 

Your work will be changing the lives of the most vulnerable people in our society and has a direct impact on the people we work with giving a huge level of job satisfaction. The nature of the work means that we are always ready to respond to a crisis, meaning that no two days are the same.  We are a small team of dedicated staff, working closely together in a supportive environment.

Safeguarding Statement 

ABC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its service users and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

ABC operates Safeguarding Policies for the purpose of protecting Young People and Vulnerable Adults.  All staff members are required to undergo Disclosure and Barring Service DBS checks.

Statement on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 

ABC aims to be anti-discriminatory organisation committed to the promotion of quality and diversity and, in line with the Equality Act 2010. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups and those with lived experience. 

Please check the attached Job Description for further details and how to get more information about this exciting role. 

Thera Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Fundraising Manager to join our team, working remotely with some travel. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £46,548.49 per annum.

This is a remote position with some Travel. 

Who are we?

Thera Group supports people with a learning disability across England, Scotland, and Wales. We support people at home, in the local community and for short breaks, giving people real choice and control about how they live their lives. We also offer specialist support in financial advocacy, housing, circles of support, employment, befriending and training. Since 1998, our vision has been to show that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society.

We want to ignite interest, drive and build on passions, that will engage a portfolio of funders to develop a strong income pipeline that leads to success and support. Thera Group has unique opportunities of support for people with a learning disability it is an exciting role that we know will spark ambition, motivation, and initiative to ensure the opportunities continue to flourish! Having huge impact for thousands of people across the UK

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, creative Fundraising Manager to lead on a new strategic fundraising approach. Joining the Development Team, you will be instrumental and at the forefront in leading and securing fundraising for our innovation and development projects and companies.

About the role:

The fundraising manager will be tasked with developing and implementing a fundraising strategy for Thera Group of companies, including writing grant proposals, diversifying, and scaling up the Groups income streams, managing donor relations and reporting.

The Fundraising Manager will work with local companies and other teams within Thera Trust to generate projects and develop a pipeline of income to support delivery.

We are looking for a Fundraising Manager to join the team who can:

• Work closely with stakeholders across all aspects of Thera and externally
• Support leaders in subsidiary companies to consider their fundraising strategies
• Robust knowledge of Compliance with – and enforcement of – fundraising regulation processes
• Comprehension and communication of key details from bid specifications
• Able to identify barriers to funding opportunities and solution[1]finding to limit or overcome those barriers
• Work with others to upskill their ability to fundraise at a local level.
• Maintain pipeline of opportunities, supported by a communication plan to keep existing and potential investors informed.
• Record data to support evidence and reporting to funders
• Respond to fundraising trends in our data but also factors external to the organisation.
• Understand and able to assess the impact of commercial challenges and opportunities in the sector – and Thera’s response to these

If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, consider a career as a Fundraising Manager with Thera Group, please click "apply" now - we would like to hear from you 

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate

We are an Equal opportunities employer

Battersea has been here for dogs and cats for over 160 years, and the need for our services, expertise and impact for animals has never been greater. We provide expert care to dogs and cats who need us by rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals at our three centres across the Southeast by our c600 staff and 600 volunteers – we have cared for over 3 million vulnerable animals. We also share our knowledge and resources with animal rescue organisations around the world through our Academy and grant making Global Programmes, and campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Our new organisational strategy means that we will help even more dogs and cats and their owners across the UK around the world.

This is a great opportunity to join us as our Head of Human Resources. This is a key role for us, working closely with the HR Director, Head of Learning & Organisational Development, Directors and senior colleagues across Battersea on the planning, implementation and embedding of Battersea’s People Strategy and providing strong and inspiring leadership to our HR team to ensure a proactive, values focused and valued HR function that is a key enabler of the strategic and operational priorities of Battersea. As an active and collaborative member of Battersea’s organisation-wide Senior Leadership Team you will provide expert insight, guidance and leadership on significant cross-organisational initiatives and you’ll be an active visible champion of D&I, engaging senior colleagues and staff at all levels to help us in our journey to become a truly diverse and inclusive organisation.

There has never been a better time to join us, helping us to achieve our ambitious new strategy to be here for every dog and cat.

Please note this is a full time post with 50% office presence as minimum.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.

By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 8th July 2024

Interview date(s): w/c 15th July 2024 (1st round); w/c 22nd July 2024 (2nd round)

For full details, please download the recruitment pack.

To apply, please head on over to the Morgan Law website.

 Do you enjoy using your communication skills to develop lasting relationships with supporters?  Are you passionate about working for a local children’s charity? 

We have a great opportunity for someone to join our small, friendly team as Individual Giving and Supporter Care Officer. If you are energetic, passionate, and looking to develop your career in fundraising whilst improving the lives of bereaved children and young people in Oxfordshire, we’re keen to hear from you.

The role 

Location: Oxford & hybrid working 

Salary: £24,500 - £30,000  fte pa, depending on experience 

Contract: Permanent 

Hours: Part time 25-30 hours per week, negotiable, with the possibility to study for a fundraising qualification. 

Closing date:  Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment. 

This is an exciting time for SeeSaw. We have a new Head of Fundraising and a very successful Trusts & Grants fundraiser. We are now looking to expand the fundraising team to complement the current skills and expertise, and strengthen the relationship with our donors. You will be responsible for providing exceptional supporter care for the truly fabulous individuals who donate so generously to SeeSaw to help support young people through grief. 

You 

You are looking to use your CRM experience to support a local charity. 

You are familiar with, or keen to learn about, fundraising. 

You are as comfortable working with data as you are talking to supporters. 

You are able to produce engaging social media and digital communications. 

You enjoy working collaboratively in a small team but are also happy managing your own time and workload effectively. 

You are organised and task orientated, and enjoy a busy, varied role which offers the opportunity to grow. 

Whilst fundraising experience is not essential, you must be able to demonstrate transferable skills, understand the importance of managing supporter care and enjoy building relationships. You may be looking for a part-time role that allows you time to study for a fundraising qualification or fits in around other commitments. 

What we can offer 

SeeSaw is fully committed to helping you build your skills and talents. You will work to, and be supported by our Head of Fundraising, and have access to advice and training as you build your role to deliver on our fundraising strategy.

We will offer you a flexible working environment, a friendly team and an important cause. In return, we are seeking your energy, enthusiasm and desire to learn.  This really is the perfect role for someone looking to develop their career in fundraising. 

If you would like to find out more about the role, please visit our website

Please email us your CV & supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the requirements

As we are actively recruiting - We reserve the right to close the advert anytime. So, please don't hesitate to apply!