Jobs in Carshalton

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.