Grant Manager Jobs in East Sussex
We need an experienced leader to guide our future strategy and development of the charity, to support, and report to, the existing Trustee Team. The successful candidate will be the lead ambassador and main external voice of the charity. This is the first time we have appointed a Chief Executive in this role.
Wellbeing in the Weald was set up 5 years ago, and is a small local charity based in Cranbrook, Kent. We offer and assist in the provision of activities and initiatives in Cranbrook and the surrounding areas to promote health and social inclusion. This enables people of all ages to try new things, learn new skills and make new connections in the community, whilst benefitting from improved mental health and wellbeing.
Current activities include welcome drop-ins, crafts for wellbeing, community allotment, youth club, words for wellbeing, community nature walks, men’s cookery course, evening book club, volunteering, and other social activities that bring people together on a regular basis.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the charity and ensuring these are in line with objectives.
- Ensuring all legal requirements are met in accordance with The Charity Commission.
- Attending and reporting at Trustee Meetings, and other meetings as required. Progressing action points.
- Drafting a financial budget in conjunction with the Treasurer, for approval by the Trustees, and then ensuring it is adhere to.
- Managing part-time administrators and their day-to-day responsibilities.
- Developing and maintaining HR, induction and training schedules for existing and new volunteers.
- Ensuring policies and procedures are updated and compliant with The Charity Commission.
- Identifying opportunities to extend the charity’s support to its main target groups, as well as for strategic alliances with other organisations, with the aim of benefitting more people.
- Writing of Annual Report and Business Plan for future direction – for agreement with Trustees.
- Ensuring suitable insurance cover is reviewed annually and maintained.
- Ensuring Risk Assessments are undertaken for new activities and review existing ones.
- Working with Trustees and Administrators in relation to ensure compliance with: Health and Safety, GDPR, Complaints procedure, and holding of data.
Experience sought:
- Significant experience of working in a business environment at a senior level.
- Ability to manage a number of tasks simultaneously and work well under pressure.
- Strong management and people skills with the ability to interact with people at all levels
- A background including HR management would be advantageous.
- Excellent communication and writing skills, plus attention to detail.
- Experience of working in the charitable sector would be beneficial, but not essential.
Working arrangements:
As a small charity, we are able to be flexible on hours to suit the successful applicant (12 per week), but also to meet the needs of the charity as required.
Remuneration:
The rate of pay will be £20ph for an initial 6-month contract. Part of the CEO’s role will be to help bring in income and raise funds for the charity. The CEO position and salary will therefore be reviewed at the end of 6 months by the Trustees, with a view to extending the contract/making the position permanent.
Trustees:
Our current Trustee Team is made up of seven working / retired professionals and their details can be found on both the Wellbeing in the Weald website, as well as on the Charity Commission website.
Location:
This role is primarily home based, however the successful candidate will need to live in Cranbrook or the surrounding area, as they will need local knowledge and be able to attend regular meetings with Trustees and others in Cranbrook. The charity does not have a physical office.
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Action Around Bethlehem Children with Disability (‘ABCD’) is a small but well-established charity. We are passionate about improving the lives of children with disabilities across Palestine regardless of faith, race or gender.
We are recruiting for the brand new role of Fundraising and Communications Officer. This is an important and exciting point in ABCD’s development, when we seek to develop our profile and supporter base, particularly among younger people in the UK. Over recent years we have been gradually extending the scope of our work in the refugee camps in the West Bank. As we grow, and the demand for our services grows, so have our ambitions to raise much needed funds.
We are looking for a creative and ambitious UK-based person who can effectively convey the life-changing impact of our work, raise the profile of the charity and motivate our growing supporter base to both donate and raise funds for the disadvantaged. You yourself will have the opportunity to grow in the role, as the role itself evolves and the needs of the charity expand over time.
Applicants are invited to submit a current CV with a covering letter, outlining their suitability for the post, via the 'Quick Apply’ button.
The closing date for applications is midnight on the 17th of February. We expect to interview
shortlisted candidates online during the week commencing the 24th of February.
Registered Charity
1 - 5
ABCD improves the lives of children with disabilities across Palestine regardless of faith, race or gender
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About CRIN
This is who we are and what we are fighting for
CRIN is a creative human rights organisation focused on children’s rights. We press for rights - not charity - and campaign for a genuine shift in how governments and societies view and treat children. Our goal is a world where the human rights of children and young people are recognised, respected, and enforced, and where every rights violation has a remedy.
We work on many issues, from the survival of the planet to sexual violence, to civil and political rights, to the right to bodily integrity, privacy, expression, and information, to how children’s rights are affected by new technology.
We advocate for international institutions like the United Nations, as well as governments and professionals, to adopt strong children’s rights policies. We undertake legal research and analysis and propose better policies where these are lacking. We recognise the importance of activism at all levels and support the campaigning of organisations led by people with lived experience. Through critical thinking, artwork, and our vision for the future, we encourage people to think differently about the world we live in.
About the role
This is the campaign you will be working on
One of the key issues we work on is accountability for sexual violence against children in institutions in Latin America, which aims to challenge impunity and improve access to justice for victims and survivors. Combating sexual violence against children globally has been a core part of CRIN’s work for more than a decade, and from this experience we see common challenges across the most systemic and entrenched forms of institutional abuse and exploitation: secrecy, cover-ups, abuse of power, stigma, shame, and impunity.
To successfully challenge this status quo, we have looked at the experiences of countries like Ireland and Australia, which were some of the first countries where survivors mobilised to demand and secure legal reforms to improve access to justice and establish national inquiries into child sexual abuse which prompted other policy reforms. In an effort to support and strengthen similar survivor-led activism elsewhere in the world, since 2019 CRIN has worked alongside grassroots organisations in Latin America led by adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Our focus has been to support their national campaigning that challenges impunity for abuse committed in the region’s Catholic Church, but we have since expanded the scope of our work to cover institutional settings more broadly.
CRIN’s added value in the campaign includes providing much-needed financial support and capacity building, research support, international and legal advocacy and helping to expand partnerships. By working with survivor-led networks, we aim to encourage their development across the region so that governments can no longer ignore their demands for truth, justice, reforms, and reparations.
This is who we are looking for…
We are looking for someone to coordinate the end-to-end delivery of the campaign. The focus of the role is on project and budget management, strategy planning and implementation, and partnership building. But given the generalist nature of campaigning, you may at times conduct advocacy support, media outreach, research and analysis, and event coordination.
You would work alongside the Legal Advocacy and Campaign Coordinator, as well as part of the core project team comprising the Co-Directors and the Legal and Policy Coordinator.
Your responsibilities will include:
● Leading the delivery of CRIN’s campaign supporting grassroots organisations in Latin America to end impunity for child sexual abuse in institutional settings.
● Building and maintaining trust-based partnerships with grassroots survivor-led networks in Latin America, ensuring engagement is anti-colonial, trauma-informed and participatory.
● Building partnerships with key allies, such as civil society groups, journalists, academics, legal experts, consultants and funders.
● Managing the campaign budget and related administrative tasks, including partnership contracts and sub-granting.
● Providing advocacy, research, and administrative support to partners, as needed.
● Organising capacity-building events to support partners’ organisational development.
● Providing occasional research and writing support to colleagues in the production of advocacy materials, including submissions to human rights bodies and research reports.
● Managing project communications, including updating the campaign webpage, leading on media outreach, coordinating the production of research reports and translating all project materials.
● Working with CRIN’s communications staff to create content for the website, social media, and newsletter.
● Managing the campaign’s Monitoring and Evaluation, recording, and reporting actions, deliverables, and learnings, including coordinating annual progress reports to our funder.
● Participating in regular project meetings to discuss developments, address any issues and plan the next stages of the work.
● Participating in organisation-wide activities such as regular team meetings and collective decision-making.
We are looking for someone with the following attributes:
● Professional experience or interest in issues related to access to justice for survivors of childhood sexual violence.
● Professional experience or interest in working with grassroots organisations and/or survivor-led organisations.
● Native-level fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English.
● Experience in project and budget management.
● Ability to cultivate partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including grassroots organisations, activists with lived experience, civil society organisations, international NGOs, journalists, and lawmakers.
● Knowledge of or interest in participatory approaches to partnerships and decision-making, as well as an understanding of how oppression can manifest in the issues we work on (and how we work as an international NGO) and a keen interest in how we can implement an anti-oppression approach.
● Motivated, with strong organisational skills and ability to manage one’s own work (including while remote-working).
● Ability to think strategically and critically.
● Ability to thrive in a small but diverse international team, with a strong commitment to anti-discrimination, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The following would also be an advantage:
● Previous experience of working at an NGO and/or in human rights campaigning.
● Comparative knowledge of Latin America’s cultural, legislative and policy context/s.
● Experience in media work.
● Knowledge of national and international human rights mechanisms.
We know that we may sometimes be overcome with feelings of self-doubt when reading job descriptions. Even if you feel you may not hold all the qualifications and experience listed here, we strongly encourage you to apply if you are excited by our vision and the contribution you could make to the role.
What it is like working with us
We are a small team of around 18 people. We take pride in our CRIN Code and try to approach our work and relationships with open minds, humility, and respect. This helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and personal growth among our staff, and it’s essential to our success as an organisation.
Our staff and consultants work remotely and are located mainly in Europe at the moment, but we are committed to continuing to build a team that reflects the world’s diversity of skills, experiences, cultures, and perspectives. While we have lines of accountability, we also aim to have a relatively flat structure whereby everyone receives support from and is accountable to each other in a number of ways.
To find out more about who works at CRIN visit our website.
Application process
CRIN is committed to building a diverse team, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups and consider candidates who are suitably qualified and eligible regardless of sex, gender identity, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, education or professional experience.
How to apply
We are not big fans of formulaic responses. We want to know who you are, how you think, what your principles are and why you want to work with us.
Please send a CV (no more than 2 pages) and complete both of the following statements in no more than 250 words each:
● “Improving access to justice is important for child sexual abuse survivors because…”
● “The key to building trust-based partnerships with grassroots survivor-led organisations is…”
These can be sent to our jobs email with the subject line “Campaign Coordinator”. Only those applications which send in all materials will be considered. Please bear with us, as we are a small team.
If you have any questions, or if you are a job seeker with a disability and would like someone to contact you about individualised application support, please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Veterans’ Foundation, established in 2016, is one of the country’s fastest-growing military charities, with a passion and purpose for improving the lives of those within the armed forces community, by raising funds which are then awarded to organisations that have a real impact on veterans, those currently serving in the armed forces and their families.
To support the organisation on their exciting growth journey, we are seeking a dynamic, creative and innovative individual to step into the role of Chief Executive. You will work closely with a range of stakeholders to build the profile of the organisation, identify and attract new income generating opportunities, and expand our footprint and contributions.
Overview of the Chief Executive Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Working with the Trustees to set, develop and deliver on the strategic priorities of the organisation, focused on increasing their impact and reach.
- Being responsible for overseeing the operational activities of the Veterans Foundation.
- Taking on an ambassadorial role, being the key spokesperson for the organisation, and managing relationships with key external and internal stakeholders such as veterans, donors, Government agencies, and their contractors Bee Ethical.
- Encouraging income generation activity, by cultivating and stewarding relationships with donors, and identifying innovative opportunities to increase funding.
- Overall responsibility for designing, implementing, and evaluating programmes, and services, to ensure they meet the needs of members.
- Providing leadership to the senior management team, encouraging a positive workforce culture, and a high-performing team.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Proven strategic leadership skills, either within the public or private sector.
- Experience of operational management, including budgetary responsibilities, commercial contract management, and the ability to influence, network, and raise the profile of an organisation.
- An empathetic individual, with an understanding of the challenges that veterans may face including wellbeing, mental health, homelessness, and addiction, and a passion for the purpose of Veterans Foundation.
- Previous exposure to fundraising operations, including diversifying income generation streams, developing relationships with potential donors, and raising the profile of the organisation.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 6th March 2025
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Director
c£55,000 - £60,000
Full time
Hybrid and flexible working - it is envisage that for this post you would need to be in the office at least 50% of the time
Voices in Exile works with refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants with no recourse to public funds in Brighton & Hove, East and West Sussex. We offer both practical and legal support including generalist advice, support to people on resettlement programmes and specialist immigration casework for those who would otherwise be unable to access justice.
As an organisation we are committed to encouraging people to find positive ways to address their own needs, build skills and resilience, and work towards integration in the UK. Our vision is of social justice, positive wellbeing and improved quality of life for refugees, asylum seekers and migrants at risk.
We are looking for a new leader, who can join our amazing team of staff and volunteers and nurture the organisation, so that it continues to thrive. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone to build on our successes and achievements, which includes supporting thousands of people in the community of Brighton & Hove, East and West Sussex with our vital services and being a prominent voice for change within the field in which we work.
We are seeking an individual who can build upon our existing achievements including influencing our funders, our community and partner organisations to push forward our agenda for positive change. The Director we are looking for will share our values of human rights and an approach that is collaborative, empowering, pragmatic and committed.
Supported by a committed Board of Trustees you will work in partnership with others to build a fairer and more caring society. We are extremely proud of Voices’ work as the only provider of free, regulated, out-of-scope immigration advice in the region. There is an effective and enthusiastic team in place, which a new leader will have the scope to develop as they assist in shaping the next phase of our strategic direction.
We believe passionately in individuals telling their own stories to achieve social change. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with a refugee background with lived experience of the issues we’re tackling.
How to apply
Application is by way of CV and a Supporting Statement, which should outline your motivations for wanting to be our Director. Your supporting statement should concentrate also focus on the Experience requirements and be around 1,000 words or two sides of A4.
Voices in Exile is proud of the diversity of its staff, volunteers, the community members who use our services, and our trustees. We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of forced migration and/or of the UK immigration system.
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 16th February 2025
Selection process and timescales
Stage 1: Week commencing 24th February 2025
First round of screening interviews conducted by NFP Consulting via Zoom.
Stage 2: 12th March 2025
This stage will be an in-person interview with Trustees. There will also be an opportunity to meet key internal staff members as part of the process.
Registered Charity
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supporting refugees, asylum seekers and those with no recourse to public funds