Jobs in Barkingside

The Fundraising Administrator will play a crucial role in supporting the Fundraising Team to generate funds through a range of activities, including Individual Giving Appeals and event-based fundraising. The primary focus of the role is providing administrative support to the team and supporting fundraisers and donors, making sure they are effectively and appropriately stewarded, and their contribution recognised.

Job description

We are looking for a Programmes Funding Officer to join the Able Child team!

About Able Child

We are a small and dynamic charity, entrepreneurial in style and collaborative in process. We are values led, passionate about our Network approach and driven by the communities with work with.

We are experts in what we do and are passionate about the approach we take. We are bold and agile and use the expertise we have built up over the last 40 years to make lasting change for children with disabilities in Africa.

We are led by three core values that define how we work and how we’re run:

Collaborative: We believe we can achieve more by working together.

Courageous: We are bold and agile, with the courage to innovate.

Accountable: We are accountable to the children we work with.

Role summary

Working within our Programmes Team, you will secure over £200k of new income for each financial year to fund disability-inclusive programmes from a range of donors.

You will build relationships with corporates, trusts and foundations, institutional donors and other consortium partners, researching and identifying new funders and new opportunities whose strategic objectives and focus areas are aligned with our own.

You will work collaboratively with the Programmes Team and our Network members in Africa to develop and write compelling and high-quality proposals. You will develop new projects, MEAL plans and multi-year budgets.

You will work both independently and collaboratively to develop proposals. With excellent time management and organisational skills, you will demonstrate the ability to deliver quality work and meet deadlines, while managing a varied workload.

Contractual terms

Location: Nine Elms, Central London

Start date: Ideally end of September, however this is subject to the availability of the successful candidate.

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hrs week (open to reduced hours if desired)

Term: Permanent

Reporting to: Programmes Manager

Salary range: £31,596 - £34,884

About you

We are looking for a passionate, ambitious and self-motivated individual, with excellent written and verbal communications skills, to join our Programmes Team at a pivotal time in the organisation.

You will have at least two years’ experience working in a similar role for an international development charity.

You will have experience in designing projects alongside civil society organisations overseas and developing applications for grants-based funding.

You will have a commitment to local civil society strengthening and ideally have experience in fundraising for disability-inclusive development.

Able Child is looking for a candidate who can demonstrate a proactive approach to researching potential funders and developing projects and proposals, with excellent communication skills.

Able Child offers opportunities for career progression, and we seek a dedicated individual who can potentially advance within the role based on their success, eventually taking on greater responsibility within our restricted fundraising team.

Please refer to the job pack, which can be found on Able Child’s website, for the full details about the responsibilities and competencies that relate to this role. Your cover letter must outline the competencies outlined in this job pack.

Employee Benefits

Work-life balance: Annual leave is 25 days a year pro rata (increasing to 26 days after two years and 27 days after five years of service), in addition to UK public holidays and an additional three days between Christmas and New Year.

Pension: Able Child will pay a matching contribution capped at five percent (5%) agreed by you from your basic salary into Able Child’s workplace pension scheme.

Family-friendly: Able Child offers enhanced birth parent leave and pay, enhanced non-birth parent leave and pay and enhanced shared parental leave and pay. Able Child also offers the same adoption or surrogacy leave and pay options as the birth and non-birth partner leave options.

Flexible working: Able Child employees are contractually based in the office, however we currently operate a hybrid working model requiring a minimum of two days in the office per week, subject to change. We promote a flexible working policy, enabling staff to manage their hours and time effectively.

Career development: Able Child offers is committed to supporting the professional development of its staff. This includes, but is not limited to, training opportunities and a personal training budget.

Inclusivity: Able Child is committed to establishing and developing equality of opportunity for all. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments and will support staff to receive the support and adjustments they need.

How to apply

Able Child is an equal opportunities employer and will not discriminate against any candidate on the basis of any characteristic protected by the Equality Act 2010. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with direct experience of living or working with children with disabilities. All applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.

If you think you are interested, please send your CV and a Cover Letter (no more than two sides of A4) that covers the key competencies (outlined in the job pack on Able Child’s website) by midnight 5 September 2024 to apply.

To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received.

We may interview candidates on a rolling basis depending on the applications received, otherwise in-person interviews are expected to take place the week commencing 9th September.

Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK as Able Child is unable to provide sponsorship.

About us

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join Crisis’ Best Practice team working on a new innovative programme, Built for Zero UK.  This is a place-based programme which by using data and coordinating services, changes how local homeless response systems work and the impact they can achieve with the aim of eliminating homelessness in the places involved.

Location: Any Crisis Skylight in the UK - Working from home is an option in line with Crisis’ hybrid working policy, with the expectation for regular travel across the UK

About the role 

We are looking for an experienced individual who is passionate and knowledgeable about leading the drive for evidence led change in local systems for the most excluded members of our community.  It is an opportunity to join us at an early stage in its development and be instrumental in embedding this work in the UK.  The role requires excellent leadership skills coupled with an ability to bring together local stakeholders to focus on difficult challenges and provide the framework and conditions for uncovering the solutions to longstanding barriers and problems and inspire positivity and resilience.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will have: 

• Experience of achieving system change through partnership working, building trusting relationships and collaboration as well as being a strong convener capable of driving change. 

• Ability to identify barriers to progress and problem solve sensitively with the ability to encourage focus on solutions, whilst maintaining strong and positive working relationships 

• Experience of working within or have extensive knowledge of the challenges faced by local authorities to making meaning change together with an ability to work across organisational boundaries. 

• Strong project management skills and able to work in an iterative and agile way. 

You may have experience in;

• Designing, running and facilitating interesting and innovative workshops 

• Working within a number of different localities simultaneously and providing bespoke support 

• Homelessness services within local authority or other organisations 

• Working in a consultant capacity

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis 

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
• 28 days and option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay
• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How to apply 

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. 

Closing date: Sunday 8 September 2024 (at 23:59) 

Interviews will be held on Friday 20 September 2024 

Accessibility 

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094 

Our Organisation

You will work a combination of office, client-home, community, and home-based working. Causeway is a 4-day week employer, so you will work 32 hours over 4 days a week, with no loss of pay. Causeway is a London living wage employer, with a competitive pension scheme. We also offer an employee assistance programme that provides free financial, legal, and mental health advice and support to our employees. We provide core training, and continuous learning and development throughout your career with us. 

The Role

To provide a high-quality housing management service, ensuring outstanding customer service and service delivery, by a being a primary point of contact for tenants. Engage with tenants to provide a responsive efficient housing management service that is consistently excellent for all tenancies. Housing Officers are expected to carry out the vast majority of their duties (70%) at our managed accommodation. Your accomodation patch will include a lot of West London, therefore you will need to drive and have your own vehicle (milage reimbursement provided), and be comfortable travelling daily. 

An exciting position has arisen for a People Advisor to join the team at an international humanitarian Charity, in their Central London office. The successful postholder will play a crucial role in supporting the Charity’s global operations by managing various HR functions.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Be the first point of contact for all staff wellbeing and staff experience matters
• Manage the full recruitment process, ensuring smooth onboarding and offboarding
• Manage employee records and ensure accurate and confidential handling of data
• Develop and review employee wellbeing programmes across the organisation
• Work closely with wider team to roll our key People projects, including new systems, flexible working policies and benefit reviews
• Implement an annual learning calendar to ensure all courses are delivered on time and to cost, and report on return of investment
• Manage end to end cycle of employee relations and casework, including providing first line support to line managers
• Collaborate with HR counterparts in different regions to ensure consistent and effective HR practices
• Maintain and update HR policies , ensuring they are compliant with local and international regulations
• Provide news feed and input to the monthly staff newsletter on behalf of the People Function

Ideal candidate profile:

• Demonstratable experience in a HR generalist role, preferably within the Not-For-Profit sector
• Strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and employment laws across different countries
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams
• Proactive, flexible, and able to work independently

Agency reference number: J82820

Location: Central London

Duration: 6 month fixed term contract

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)

Salary: £42,000 per annum

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Camberwell Office 2 days a week, remaining days remote

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Are you a target-driven, proactive and highly organised individual with a proven record of writing funding proposals for four or five-figure grants and applying and securing grants / donations?  Are you a natural communicator looking to make the next step in your fundraising career?

If so, join St Giles as a Trusts and Foundations Officer where, as a key part of our Fundraising Team, you will work predominantly on income generation from Trusts & Foundations and individuals, being the main point of contact for approximately 30 Trusts and Foundations and having responsibility for prospect research and applying for new unrestricted and restricted grants.

About St Giles Trust 
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need.  Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

About this exciting opportunity

As Trusts & Foundations Officer, you will build, cultivate and steward a portfolio of charitable trusts, foundations and donors with the ability to give up to £20,000.  You will be expected to apply to a range of trusts and grant giving bodies who have the potential to give four, five and six-figure annual grants, ensuring that applications are closely aligned to the objectives of the funder and that meet St Giles Trust’s aims and objectives.

We will also count on you to conduct prospect research and identify new funding opportunities, to support with generating increased unrestricted income for St Giles Trust and to maintain excellent knowledge of grant giving bodies, the charity sector and trends, identifying and capitalising on relevant opportunities for St Giles Trust. Managing the production of detailed and regular impact reports to existing donors, ensuring all research is accurate and a full record of research is maintained, plus supporting on the planning and delivery of fundraising events are also essential aspects of this role.

What we are looking for

• One year’s experience working in an administrative role
• A proven ability to research, identify and develop individual approaches to charitable trusts and foundations
• Experience of managing relationships with external stakeholders or supporters, preferably in a charity/voluntary organisation
• Experience of supporting fundraising events and developing social media content
• Ability to reach targets and meet tight deadlines under pressure
• Excellent prioritisation, interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written 
• A flexible, collaborative and professional approach to your work.

As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will require a Basic DBS Check.

We actively encourage people with personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group to apply for this role.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

To apply, please email us via this advert and request an application form.

Closing Date: 11 September 2024 @ 23:45 

Interview Date: 24th September 24.

The Church & Community Organiser is a crucial and exciting role that aims to utilise community organising as a means support mission in and amongst estate and low income communities in the parish of St Peter de Beauvoir Town.

This role has been enabled by a grant from the Hackney & Islington Programme as part of the Church of England’s Diocesan Investment Programme. The role includes oversight of a small budget awarded as part of the grant, and line management of a .4 FTE Operational Support Officer to be recruited following the successful appointment of the Church & Community Organiser role.

The successful candidate will utilise a community organising methodology to 

• build relationships
• listen and discern existing community leadership and institutions on estates and among low income communities 
• work to organise communities to overcome identified need whilst building relationships and a habit and culture of acting together to deliver agency, ownership, and change
• signpost to/create appropriate groups/spaces to meet identified need or to enable action to be taken together to deliver social and community change
• to create new worshipping opportunities and nurture disciples from low income communities
• create and devise mindful and prayerful spaces and worshipping activities in St Peter’s and in appropriate spaces in the community with the aim of launching a new worshipping community or service

Main Duties

• to oversee membership with and relationship to Citizens UK/Centre for Theology and Community or another recognised partner institution utilising community organising
• to undergo community organising training (if not done so already) in order to be able to train local leaders and congregation members in community organising 
• to building relationships with and discern the spiritual and material needs of residents of estates and low income communities through a regular pattern of 121 conversations (on average 3 a day)
• to identify local leadership and institutions on estate and low income communities, and to help develop local leaders 
• to convene small groups and local actions to discern and meet identified need to enable action to be taken together to deliver social and community change
• to listen actively via a programme of 121s with members of St Peter’s congregation (and Warm Welcome guests) especially those living in estate and low income communities to develop St Peter de Beauvoir’s ability to welcome and develop agency of guests and worshippers from estate and low income communities 
• to create spaces and opportunities to meet spiritual needs of residents of estates and low income communities through creation of prayer spaces, worshipping opportunities and new services/worshipping communities, in addition to signposting to existing services and activities currently taking place at St. Peter’s. 

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience of setting up a new or consolidating an existing project
• Experience of working with and developing the leadership potential of volunteers
• Experience of working with different faith communities, as well as those of no religious faith
• Experience of risk taking to create a project/ situation/event that illustrates your values
• A working knowledge and good understanding of St Peter de Beauvoir and its communities (or a similar community and clear desire to do so locally)
• Ability to inspire, motivate and lead (particularly people who are different than you)
• Ability to organise yourself and others and to work responsibly in an unstructured environment
• Ability to use imaginative strategies to help improve disadvantaged communities
• Ability to plan and organise under pressure
• Ability to work with and relate to all types of people
• Ability to teach and facilitate workshops 
• Ability to develop the potential of others
• A passion for justice, and the role of church communities in achieving justice for all at a local level, especially amongst those from marginalised communities 

Desirable:

• A demonstrable track record of successful Community Organising 
• Experience of carrying out a power analysis and using the results to initiate new relationships
• Experience of successful fundraising
• Clear evidence of campaigns won
• Financial management skills including ability to set and manage a budget

The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 part 1(1-3) applies to this post.

The post is restricted to practicing Christians as leading prayer and devising opportunities for prayer are part of the responsibilities of this role.

The Community Organiser will be required to undertake a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check. The above list of tasks is not intended to be exhaustive and may be subject to change, which will be done in discussion with the post holder and line manager.    

Youth Worker (Women's Worker) – 9 Month Maternity Cover
We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate team player to join our growing team as a full-time Youth Worker (Women’s Worker) on a fixed term 9-month maternity cover contract. 
In this role, you will work within the Youth Work Team to deliver our frontline drop-in service and support our weekly and monthly activities to all young people experiencing homelessness.
You’ll specialise in sharing knowledge and expertise in gender-informed work, leading the delivery of our weekly Women and Non-Binary space, facilitating group sessions and supporting a caselist of young women experiencing multiple and complex needs.
Ideally you should be experienced in working with young people aged 18-25 and/or have demonstrable experience working directly with women (of any age). You will understand gender informed practice and have experience or transferable skills working with those who are survivors of domestic violence and other gender-based violence. You will also be committed to the safeguarding of all young people and delivering an inclusive and trauma-informed service.
You should be experienced designing, planning and facilitating a range of activities, able to work dynamically in a fast-paced day centre environment and be skilled in engaging a diverse range of young people in positive activities.
If you have the required skills and are passionate about supporting young people who are experiencing homelessness, then we would love to hear from you.
This role will be based at our day centre in Camden, with the option of remote working and some travel to New Horizon projects within London.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 9th September 2024
Interviews: Thursday 19th September 2024
Please note, the interview date is fixed and will not be changed. Please ensure you are available on this day when applying for this role.
 

Purpose of the job

The primary purpose of this newly-created role of Events and Office Manager is to deliver in-person and online events and experiences for children, young people and registered leaders in the London District area.

These events will include activity days, competitions, learning and development sessions and awards and recognition events. Their successful delivery relies on team working with key volunteers and trustees, creative and careful planning, effective communication, and efficient administration and engagement with suppliers and participants.

About The Boys’ Brigade in London

The Boys’ Brigade London District is comprised of 70 companies (local groups) located from Slough in the West to Margate in the East, Hoddesdon in the North to Tonbridge in the South. The area includes the companies located in the whole of Greater London as well as all the companies in Kent.

The companies within the District are organised into seven Battalions of varying sizes. The Boys’ Brigade in London has faith in young people and supports Companies & Battalions, to provide them with opportunities to learn, grow and discover in a safe, fun and caring environment that is rooted in the Christian faith. It will do this through workstreams that connect, equip, enable & engage, a mission which aligns with The Boys’ Brigade UK & ROI Vision, Mission & Values.

Key responsibilities

The jobholder will:

• Work with volunteer teams (sub committees) to create a calendar of events for children, young people and registered leaders for each session (academic year). 
• Drive forward and support volunteer teams to plan, organise and deliver the agreed calendar of events.
• Develop and execute a simple communications plan to advertise events to the right people, using and appropriate mix of email, social media and paper.
• Be responsible for systems to register participants and collect payments.
• Liaise with external suppliers and venues and handle payments in line with London District’s agreed policies for financial management.
• Ensure that safeguarding, health and safety risks are managed according to national Boys’ Brigade policies and guidance, and prevailing legislation.
• Lead or be part of events teams that ensure the smooth delivery on the day.
• Support the administration of grant funds (including the Jack Petchey Award Scheme) within the District.

About you (person specification)

Essential. You will:

• have GCSE maths and English at grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
• be able to self-motivate and work without close supervision.
• be sympathetic to the object of The Boys’ Brigade.
• have a proven track record – professionally or as a volunteer – of successfully delivering events.
• have experience of working with volunteers with different backgrounds, skills and time to offer.
• be capable of accurate administration, including of financial transactions, and courteous customer service.

Desirable

• You will be familiar with The Boys’ Brigade operating model, or that of other organised Christian youth work.
• Understanding and experience of supporting charity governance, in either a voluntary or paid capacity.

Pay and benefits

£30,000 per annum pro-rated plus reasonable travel and office expenses. Overtime payments may be available.

Location

Homeworking with occasional travel to events in London. Applications are welcome from beyond the London District area but travel costs will only be met within the District area. Home office equipment (laptop, phone, printer etc) will be provided.

Working pattern

This is a part-time role requiring an average of 18 hours per week.

London District are open to considering a range of working patterns for this role, including a regular pattern of mornings and afternoons, or a more flexible approach across a month or term. The role would also be suitable for term-time only working.

Within that overall flexibility, the role will require some evening working (on average four to six times a month) for example to meet with key volunteers, or to facilitate training and events. The role will also require working specified weekends to be part of event teams for key London District events (up to 6 times a year).

Recruitment process

Applications should be submitted by 23.59 on Friday 13 September. Interviews will be held in October in central London. Your application should comprise:

• A covering letter (maximum 3 sides of A4) outlining how you meet the person specification and
• Your CV (maximum 2 sides)

Short-listed candidates will be asked to provide two referees.

Candidates will be subject to a DBS check before they can be appointed.