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Senior Business Development & Fundraising Coordinator 

Purpose 

To deliver income from different sources including, but not limited to, corporate engagement and Trusts and Foundations

Responsible to 

Associate Director of Programmes & Business Development 

Responsible for 

N/A 

Working with 

Fundraising Team, and external contacts including RedR supporters, corporates, and Trusts and Foundations 

Location 

Hybrid (in the London office 2 – 3 days per week) 

Post 

Full-time 

Period 

Permanent 

Grade 

4.1 

Salary 

£ 38774 

Other 

As defined in our standard contract terms 

RedR UK and the work we do    

RedR UK is an international NGO and learning provider that develops capacity and supports aid workers, organisations, and communities to prepare for and respond effectively to crises within humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding contexts. Our work builds resilience, primarily in low and lower middle-income countries worldwide. We have 40 years’ experience responding to natural and manmade disasters.   

We are an HPass Certified Learning Provider, meaning we meet the Humanitarian Learning Standards. RedR UK is committed to the Humanitarian Charter, the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief and the Core Humanitarian Standard.  

RedR UK has offices in London and Amman and maintains a large pool of highly qualified trainers and experts who go through a rigorous certification and selection process. Our work is overseen and supported by a Board of Trustees with wide experience, in the humanitarian sector and other fields. RedR is a Membership organisation with a global network of 1,800 Members, all of whom are experienced humanitarian professionals.   

We are also part of RedR International, an international federation of organisations that share a common vision and mission. The federation’s vision is a world in which sufficient competent and committed personnel are available and responding to humanitarian needs. Members include RedR UK, RedR Australia, RedR India, RedR Malaysia and RedR Indonesia.  

RedR UK is committed to a strong, positive culture, with benefits for staff and those with whom we work. Our culture is also important to us in terms of our ethic of humanitarian impartiality and neutrality and our compliance with the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and other professional codes of conduct.  

Our values are vitally important to us as individuals, teams and to RedR UK as a whole. We are committed to a continuous process of strengthening our culture, maintaining the high standards required to work together effectively, and delivering first class advice and service to those with whom we work.  

About this role  

The Senior Business Development & Fundraising Coordinator will work as part of the Fundraising and Business Development Team at RedR. This role will focus primarily on generating institutional funding, but will also include to a lesser extent some work with trusts and foundations, corporate funders and individual funders. It will involve managing the Business Development and Fundraising team’s day to day work with support from the Business Development and Fundraising Officer, as well as supporting the Associate Director of Programmes and Business Development in meeting BD and fundraising targets. The Senior Business Development and Fundraising Coordinator will also provide strategic input into organisational fundraising strategies and targets.    

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Team, Project and Line Management  

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the business development and fundraising team, including line management of the BD/Fundraising Officer. 

• Ensure timely delivery of BD and fundraising projects and deadlines in coordination with teams across organisation 

• Oversee the management and maintenance of Salesforce and other software and applications. 

• Ensure accurate income consolidation and donation capturing. 

• Support the Associate Director of Programmes and Business Development in developing/updating and operationalising team strategies, budgets, systems, and processes. 

• Support the Associate Director in setting and achieving BD/Fundraising targets 

• Regularly provide feedback and information to achieve improved results and integrate planning and delegation when making decisions. 

Business Development and fundraising 

Support the BD/Fundraising Officer with prospect research and research into funder priorities 

• Lead the development of successful bids in collaboration with teams across the organisation. This role will mainly focus on institutional funders, but will also work on bids for corporate donors, and trusts and foundations. 

• Ensure bids are developed to a high standard and meet sometimes very complex requirements. 

• Oversee the delivery of smaller fundraising and engagement activities and events by RedR’s Communications Coordinator and the BD/Fundraising Officer in the delivery of smaller fundraising activities and events. 

• With the Communications Coordinator and BD/Fundraising Officer, identify and implement opportunities for engaging individual donors. 

Engaging with Stakeholders: 

• Support Associate Director in developing and implementing strategies for engagement and partnerships with a wide range of funding stakeholders. 

• Nurture strategic partnerships with key clients, understanding their underlying needs and exploring opportunities for cross-collaboration. 

Demonstrating Leadership: 

• Line-manage BD/Fundraising Officer effectively, setting clear objectives and monitoring performance. 

• Promote a culture of innovation and adaptability and encourage leadership development within the team. 

FUNCTIONAL EXPECTATIONS 

EXPERIENCE 

Essential: 

• Good experience working with institutional funders and understanding funder priorities. 

• Experience in the humanitarian sector and developing larger bids for institutional funders. 

• Excellent writing skills and the ability to bring bids to a very high standard. 

• Ability to present projects and organisation in line with funder priorities, criteria and requirements 

• Good understanding of compliance and due diligence 

• Proactive, independent, and collaborative attitude in a fast-paced organisation. 

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously 

Ideal:  

• Experience working with trusts and foundations, corporate, and/or individual donors. 

• Familiarity with Salesforce and QuickBooks. 

• Experience with income consolidation and donation capturing  

• MEL expertise 

• Line or matrix management experience 

Note: This job description is a general outline of the key responsibilities and qualifications required for the Senior Business Development & Fundraising Coordinator position. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to meet the organisation's needs. 

Make it happen: apply now

To apply for this role, based in either our London office, please send your completed CV and Cover letter explaining how your experience is relevant to the role essentials given above and your motivation to apply for this role before 11th July 2024 on rolling basis. Cover letter is must with CV to apply for this role.

Description: 

• Closing Date: ASAP 

• Salary: £15,840 (£26,400 full time equivalent) 

• Working Pattern: Part time – 3 days a week. For two days of the week the UAO is based in the School and the 3rd working day is Friday (based at home), which is a compulsory working day for training and team meetings.

• Contract: Permanent 

• Job Location: Lambeth, London.

• Interview date: Thursday 20th June/ Thursday 27th June 

• Start date: Monday 19th August 

• Reporting to: Programme Manager 

About the organisation 

We believe that every young person should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential and make the most of their education. We’re passionate about reducing the educational barriers our students face, helping them to pursue a career in their chosen field and follow their dreams. 

Our mission is to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds to access top universities, through a unique combination of tuition and in-school mentoring. We work with them to make good applications, get the grades and transition to university.

The programme combats educational inequality and improves social mobility by raising students’ grades and supporting them to understand the pathway to a top university. Students who receive support from our programme are more than twice as likely to attend top universities as statistically similar students, according to UCAS.

Why work at The Access Project 

People who work at The Access Project are motivated by the desire to create a fairer society. We all play an active part in achieving the mission to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds access top universities. At The Access Project, we’re a friendly, collaborative, supportive and inclusive team, with passionate people working together in Programmes, Strategy & Impact, Volunteering, Fundraising & Communications and Operations to achieve our mission.

In the last year we engaged with staff across our organisation and co-created an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion vision and strategic objectives. Our work on this will develop throughout 2024 to ensure The Access Project can foster an equitable place to work.

We value every individual who works at The Access Project and we have a wide range of benefits that make this a rewarding place to work. 

Our values 

Empowerment 

We support students and our people to develop the skills and knowledge to accomplish their goals. 

Courage 

We encourage our students and our people to be authentic, innovative and ambitious in order to reach their full potential and deliver our mission. 

Impact 

We evolve our programmes through an evidence-led approach, supporting our students to achieve their best outcomes. 

Inclusion 

We respect and value individuality and engage diverse voices to achieve our mission. 

Ownership 

We hold ourselves accountable in all our actions and efforts. We ask “What can I do to improve my results?” 

Role responsibilities 

• Engage with students in school and enrol them onto the programme 

• Match students with volunteer tutors 

• Monitor student attendance to tutorials and devise innovative solutions to encourage attendance 

• Assess student progress towards being able to make successful university

applications 

• Upload information onto the Salesforce database (training is provided) 

• Monitor the impact of tutorials, and intervene as appropriate 

• Build and manage relationships with volunteer tutors to ensure they have a positive

experience of the programme 

• Manage tutor relationships and attendance to tutorials through weekly monitoring of systems, emailing and making phone calls 

• Work with school staff to ensure their cooperation and timely completion of activities

contributing to the smooth running of the programme 

• Chair and present at termly school meetings with Senior Management to report on

programme progress. 

• University Access Officers support the volunteering team by helping to deliver tutor training sessions, and attending university site visits, which take place on occasional Saturdays and weekday evenings (paid time off is provided). 

• Any other responsibilities reasonably deemed necessary by The Access Project’s

Programme Managers or Director 

Person specification 

• Able to deliver projects and manage administration accurately 

• Able to communicate and influence with impact at all levels 

• Able to effectively time manage 

• Able to lead and manage change to embed the programme in school 

• Resilient and adaptable 

• Skilled in building and maintaining excellent relationships 

Benefits: 

• 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure. 

• PerkBox – offering nationwide shopping discounts, gym memberships, holidays, learning and much more. 

• Employee Assistance Programme, a 24-hour helpline for staff 

• Online Medical assistance – access 24/7 to a qualified GP within minutes, with referrals and prescriptions available same-day. 

• Interest-free travelcard loans 

• Travel-allowance for expenses over £10 per day, where applicable 

• Cyclescheme loans 

• 3 paid Volunteering Days 

• Employer’s pensions contributions (3%) 

• CPD options 

• The Access Project welcomes requests for flexible working arrangements 

Safeguarding Statement 

The Access Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Equal Opportunities Statement 

The Access Project is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We are working towards improvements with equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging. 

Disclosure of a Criminal Record 

The Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 applies to posts where there is access to children. This means that applicants for employment that involves working with children and young people must disclose anything listed in their criminal record, with the exception of protected cautions and convictions. All Disclosures are carried out in the strictest confidence and are made only in connection with your application for employment and for no other purpose.The application for a DBS check at a level appropriate to the job role will be activated before your first day of work. Members of staff who are not eligible for a standard or enhanced DBS check are required to undertake a basic DBS check only in line with legal requirements. If you are selected for appointment to the role, you will be subject to this procedure. 

Present or most recent employment 

It is important to give full information, including the organisation you work in, or most recent employment if not currently working, full dates, address and explanation of any gaps in employment. 

References 

All appointments are subject to verification of employment and suitability of the candidate for the post applied for. We reserve the right to approach any previous employer for a reference and to verify their identity but will request your permission before doing so. If you have experience of working with children, please include this as one of your references. 

Join us as the Group Social Value Manager at LHCPG, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our social impact strategy. Working closely with various teams, you'll integrate social value principles into our products and services, fostering innovation and partnerships to drive positive change across Great Britain.

What You'll Be Doing: 

• Lead the integration of social value priorities into LHCPG's products and services.
• Establish LHCPG as a leading authority in social value, internally and externally.
• Build and nurture a network for innovation in social value approaches.
• Stay abreast of social value trends, best practices, and regulations.
• Align LHCPG's social value strategy with our mission, vision, and external influences.
• Support clients and suppliers to deliver their social impact priorities.
• Develop and implement social value measuring approaches and standards that enable social value data and information to be collected and recorded, across LHCPG’s operational activities. 
• Support the delivery and impact reporting of the Community Benefit Fund.
• Provide guidance and training on social value principles and practices.
• Produce annual social value reports and coordinate impact case studies.

What You Need: 

• Ideally, a relevant degree or professional qualification in CSR or social impact.
• Expertise in social value measurement frameworks used in the public sector.
• Understanding of technology's role in driving social innovation.
• Experience in managing complex projects and influencing outcomes with stakeholders.
• Familiarity with ESG frameworks and their application.
• Strong IT literacy, including proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with confidential information and meet strict deadlines.
• Positive, supportive attitude with a collaborative and flexible approach.
• Previous experience in a social value role or not-for-profit organisation is desirable.

What You Get: 

• Basic salary on POC starting at £62,886 
• A non-contractual and discretionary annual bonus scheme is in place based on the achievement of personal and company targets. 
• Local Government Pension Scheme (Defined Benefit). 
• 34 days holiday plus bank holidays. 
• 36-hour week. 
• Personal training and development plan. 
• Cycle to work scheme. 
• Employee Discounts. 

If you're passionate about driving positive social change and have the skills and experience we're looking for, apply quickly to join our team at LHCPG. We look forward to hearing from you! 

Please note that we reserve the right to close this job posting before the application deadline if a suitable candidate is identified. 

Vehicles for Change (T/A RevoLOOtion) is a thriving charity founded in 2018 providing fully accessible mobile toilets to festivals, shows, outdoor events and sporting fixtures across the UK.

This is a vital support service for those with disabilities and serious health conditions to participate in events that would be difficult or impossible to attend otherwise.

The Chief Executive Officer will work to deliver the vision, mission and strategic goals of organisation alongside the Trustee Board.

We are searching for someone with proven experience of leading service organisations including business development, operations, finance and HR. Our key future priorities include expanding and modernising our mobile loo fleet, as well as building our off-season business offer.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with enthusiasm, drive and a desire to help change the world for the better.

Salary:  up to £55,000 (dependent on experience), plus generous pension scheme, flexible working culture

Contract: Permanent, subject to a six-month probation period 

Hours: 35 per week full-time. Applications for job shares, part-time and flexible working will also be considered. 

Location: London/Hybrid. In person attendance for certain meetings is required (including all staff/team meetings and governance/committee meetings that take place in person). Travel within the UK and internationally may be required. 

About the RSS and this role

The Royal Statistical Society (RSS) is one of the world’s leading organisations advocating for the importance of statistics and data, which have never been more vital. We’re looking for an exceptional, experienced business development professional who can help us increase our impact.

The main purpose of this role is to create and manage a pipeline of customers, from initial research, through to strong leads, and ultimately sales. Working closely with teams within the Society to research, follow up and develop strong leads, you will participate in events and marketing activities as needed, and develop and maintain a working database of contacts within our CRM system, to enable effective logging and tracking of potential customers.

The Society offers a diverse range of products from training, sponsorship and professional accreditation and you will be expected to understand these business models and work with teams to maximise their revenue generating potential.

As this is a new role, you’ll have the unique opportunity to build the role around you, with flexibility to play to your strengths and manage your own projects independently. The work will be varied, and you’ll work with a variety of partner types, so this role is perfect if you’re looking to put your business development skills to the test.

You will be required to act as an ambassador of the charity in everything you do; we are looking for someone who is going to embody the charities ethos and who will keep the charity at the heart of all the decisions that are made.

We are particularly keen to hear from individuals who really want to work for a charity or not for profit organisation. While not essential, some familiarity with developments within data science, statistics, machine learning, AI and related subject areas would be an advantage.

Our Head of Business Development will:

• Work with wider RSS staff to develop our understanding of the preferences and needs of key internal and external markets to ensure our services align with those preferences and needs.
• Monitor emerging trends in statistics/data science/AI and keep track of competitors to ensure RSS services remain relevant and current.
• Understand key policy and strategy objectives of the RSS and develop, plan and where appropriate implement sales strategies to support those objectives, working closely with other colleagues as required.
• Understand the range of products delivered by the Society and create business development strategies and plans to maximise their commercial value.
• Work with the Director and other colleagues as required to help to shape the Society’s marketing strategy.
• Support development of the commercial aspects of strategies and plans across the organisation. Create and manage a pipeline of customers, from initial research, through to strong leads, and ultimately sales.
• Work with teams to identify new potential revenue streams, sponsorship opportunities and customer types to contact.
• Look for and exploit opportunities to expand our current products to increase revenues.
• Understand key policy and strategy objectives of the RSS and develop, plan and where appropriate implement sales strategies to support those objectives, working closely with other colleagues as required.
• Explore and develop opportunities to extend the reach of the RSS brand and sub-brands to grow partners and sponsors.

Your skills and experience will include:

• A track record of success in sales or business development in the service sector.
• Experience working with different types of products, ideally including sponsorship.
• Experience developing strategies and plans to maximise commercial value
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people.
• Excellent organisation and planning skills – ability to identify and respond to changing priorities.
• Desire to establish and develop an extensive network of external contacts in the industry.
• Able to make sound commercial decisions and identify commercially viable/profitable projects.
• Collaborative team worker – works with colleagues to achieve strategic, operational and commercial objectives.
• Happy to work on own initiative within corporate and RSS guidelines/directives.
• Experience of CRM systems.

Full job description and person specification is available to download at our website.

How to apply

Please submit your CV with a supporting statement/letter to Holly O'Brien (Governance Manager) telling us about:

·Why you should be considered for the role

·How your skills and experience align with the responsibilities and person specification

·How this role fits with your career plan 

Reporting To: Head of People 

Location: Hybrid (expectation to travel to all our London sites) 

About The Felix Project 

The Felix Project is London's biggest food redistribution charity and the largest end-to-end food redistribution charity in Europe.

The Felix Project is a dynamic, ambitious charity working to make London a city where no one goes hungry and good food is never wasted.

We rescue high quality, fresh and nutritious food that cannot be sold from nearly 500 suppliers including supermarkets, wholesalers, farms, restaurants and delis.  We sort and deliver this food to charities, schools and community projects supporting London’s most vulnerable people.This year we expect to rescue 13,000 tonnes of food to redistribute to more than 1,000 London frontline charities and primary schools in every borough of London. That’s enough food to make more than 30 million meals.

The Felix Project is growing fast in response to huge demand. Set up in 2016, we now have around 160 staff working alongside 8,500 volunteers. We have four main operating depots spread across London - in Deptford, Enfield, Park Royal and Poplar. We’re committed to ensuring our different teams work hand-in-hand, so our main hot-desking spaces are built into these depots.

Alongside our large-scale, depot-based operations we have green ‘point-to-point' food redistribution projects in central London and Canary Wharf. In Poplar, we operate a commercial Kitchen which uses surplus food to cater for up to 5,000 individual meals per day.

Purpose of the Job 

The People Administrator will manage all staff recruitment and operations at The Felix Project. You will support the hiring managers through all stages of the employee life cycle and will ensure this process is both rigorous and streamlined. You will also manage and support our HR administration systems and will act as first point of contact for day-to-day staff issues. Working closely with the Head of People you will help introduce improvements to our systems and administration processes. 

Please review our job portal for further details on the role, including job description.

Our benefits

• 25 days annual leave per annum (+ bank holidays) plus up to 5 days additional leave for length of service.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave.
• Birthday day off.
• Access to benefit platform for a wide range of discounts on everyday spends plus gym discounts.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including 24 Hour GP helpline.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Opportunity for free meals whilst working at our Depots.

Application procedure
Please apply via this recruitment portal.

Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (and make sure that they’re both uploaded before submitting your application).

After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access you application and make edits. We suggest that you complete one last proof-read after submission and double check that your CV etc. uploaded correctly.

The Felix Project can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK.

BACKGROUND

Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (Habitat GB) is part of the international Habitat for Humanity network. We address housing poverty worldwide by partnering with communities and families to help them achieve their dreams of safe, decent housing. 

Purpose of The role

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Community Outreach Coordinator to join our growing, dynamic team. This role will support the development of a community hub attached to our charity retail “ReStore” in Romford—the first of its kind in the UK. Globally, over 1,000 ReStores operate with the mission of upcycling unwanted home materials to support low-income households and promote a circular economy.

Beyond being a retail space, our ReStore aims to become a community hub offering additional targeted activities and services to those most vulnerable to housing insecurity. Our pilot programme will focus on supporting women recovering from domestic abuse or trafficking. These women will access free essential goods from the store, and benefit from workshops and courses such as upholstery, upcycling, art therapy, employability, confidence-building, and practical life skills.

Main Responsibilities 

We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to design and maintain all community outreach activities. The Community Outreach Coordinator will represent Habitat GB, working with the leadership team to develop and implement initiatives that increase the community hub’s visibility and impact.

This position will:

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· Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain relationships with collaborative partners in the housing support sector.

· Budget Preparation: Assist in preparing an annual budget for community outreach activities.

· Volunteer Management: Recruit, screen, and train volunteers.

· Event Coordination: Maintain a calendar of outreach activities, including community events, workshops, appearances, and other communication opportunities.

· Special Event Organisation: Organise special events, including donor and volunteer appreciation events, and fundraising initiatives.

· Proposal Development: Support the development of proposals for new initiatives.

· Performance Tracking: Track and report on outreach performance and impact.

· Safety and Compliance: Ensure events and activities comply with regulatory standards, manage risk, and ensure program safety and quality assurance.

· Additional Duties: Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

Person Specification

You will play a key role in developing and implementing community hub services and outreach efforts. You must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to meet the needs of the people we support. This role is ideal for someone with a background in community outreach or social care, though we welcome applicants with relevant transferable experience and skills.

Skills and competencies:

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience of managing people or volunteers within a relevant sector.
• Skill in networking and liaising with specialist service providers or agencies to establish and improve service access for target groups, ideally within the housing support or related sector.
• Proven relationship-building skills to support collaboration and partnership activities.
• Understanding of the effects of trauma on people and how to work in a trauma-informed way.
• Good understanding of safeguarding practices in outreach work/social care and ability to work with confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively manage and, when designated, supervise diverse work activities.
• Ability to communicate and disseminate information effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Support for Habitat’s values and willingness to be a part of the Habitat GB team, contributing to an inclusive, kind and people-positive culture.

The role and responsibilities will be carried out in a way which reflects:

· Habitat GB’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy.

· A commitment to Habitat GB’s vision, mission, values and approach.

· A commitment to effective management of risk, by operating within the Charity’s code of conduct, policies, procedures, and controls and by carrying out the risk management and assurance responsibilities of the role as set out in relevant Policy and Procedures

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list.  Job descriptions may be subject to change.

Flexibility   

Habitat GB is seeking to rapidly expand its activities and impact to fight poverty across the world. This means that the organisation must be adaptable and flexible and have an ambitious, dynamic and flexible team.  It is a requirement of the post holder to be flexible in terms of location (within reason), line management, and duties and responsibilities.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

Start your Habitat journey

We want the recruitment process to give you the opportunity to share your skills and experience, and to find out more about Habitat. You are welcome to get in touch and arrange an informal chat with a member of the team before submitting an application. To apply for the role, please send us your CV and a cover letter telling us about yourself, how you meet the person specification, and your motivation for applying – we don’t expect this to be more than two sides of A4. 

The deadline for applications is 21 July 2024 (at 11:59 pm).

Interviews will take place online from the week beginning 29 July 2024. Selected candidates will be contacted to agree a suitable time for interview.

Please note that we do not reimburse any expenses incurred during interviews.

We’d prefer to hear directly from applicants – we won’t be working with third party recruiters on this role. 

This post profile is not set in stone. It gives insight into the main purpose of the role, and expected responsibilities, but it might be reviewed in the future to meet the changing requirements of Habitat for Humanity GB – any changes will be made in discussion with the post-holder. 

Habitat for Humanity requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguard our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work.  Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of our code of conduct. The employment of this position will be subject to a satisfactory reference check and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

At Habitat for Humanity GB, we aim to build, develop and retain a talented workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills and experiences. We welcome and actively encourage applications from anyone who feels they’d be a good fit for our organisation, regardless of race, religion, colour, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, neurodiversity or any other protected characteristics.

Unfortunately, because of high volume of applications we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants. If you haven’t heard from us within a month of the application deadline, please assume that your application has not been successful.

Your new company

Our client is a highly reputable Russell Group University based near Central London focusing on public research. My client is looking for an interim appointment to join on a 3-month contract, to join as part of the principal's office focusing on their new Latin American initiative supporting the Assistant Vice Principal.

Your new role

Business, administrative and personal assistant support service to the Assistant Vice-Principal:

• `Supporting the Associate Vice-Principal Strategic Partnerships to arrange international travel and manage a complex diary of conflicting priorities.
• Supporting logistical arrangements for international trips and overseas workshops for student recruitment. This will include arranging flights and accommodation, preparing trip itineraries and programmes, collating contacts, financial administration and follow-up actions/outcomes.
• Administrative/secretarial service for meetings as required, including preparing agenda papers, minute taking and following up actions as well as inviting and hosting external guests.
• Performing other administrative duties, including supporting with equipment purchase and similar.

General administration and event support:

• Support with the production of reports, business papers, spreadsheets, presentations and other documents.
• Undertake financial administration (including procurement, raising purchase orders and processing expenses claims), ensuring compliance with the financial regulations.
• Support organisation of international and national events with the aim of raising the university's profile, including a Leadership Programme and Research Conference in August.

What you'll need to succeed

You will need experience working as a Personal Assistant, ideally in Higher Education working at a senior level. You will need to have experience working with external and internal stakeholders. You will have experience managing a fast-paced senior member of staff with an ever-changing diary. You will need experience of international travel arrangements, including itinerary management, flights and hotel bookings. You will need experience of organising a large scalae event or conference and servicing meetings. You will need to have a proactive approach, where taking your initiative comes naturally to you, and you will need to be able to hit the ground running.

What you'll get in return

This role is a hybrid role, where you will be expected to be in office a minimum of 3 days a week but will require you to be flexible to match business needs. You will get a temporary contract at a competitive rate at a highly reputable university, to start as soon as possible.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
If you have not been contacted, please assume your application has not been successful.

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Your new company
Working for a large international development charity based in Angel, London. This is a 12-month FTC which will likely go permanent due to substantial growth. The team works as hybrid, with 1 day in the office per week.
Your new role

• Reporting to the Financial Accounting Manager.
• Carry out the accounts payable function, processing transactions in the accounting system.
• Primary point of contact for questions and assistance regarding entry and payment of invoices.
• Organise and maintain AP files.
• Maintain asset register including additions and disposal, monthly depreciation on calculation and posting the journals into the accounting system.
• Balance sheet reconciliations, including payroll and bank reconciliations before month-end close.
• Processing and posting prepayments.
• Fixed asset management.

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong accounts payable and month end experience.
• Charity sector experience.
• Unit 4/Agresso system experience. Strong at picking up new ones effectively.

What you'll get in return

• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• etc.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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We are excited to be working with a wonderful health charity who are looking for a Fundraising Data Administrator to join their high-performing team. This amazing charity supports each other through the highs and the lows while working tirelessly to drive research to find better treatments.

As a Fundraising Data Administrator, you will be responsible for processing income with a high degree of accuracy, providing end-to-end management of weekly import into the CRM, data transfers and management.

To be an excellent Fundraising Data Administrator, you will need:

• Experience using databases to record information (Raiser’s Edge)
• Experience processing donations
• Excellent IT skills
• Demonstratable commitment to collaborative teamwork

Salary: £ 15.00- £18.00 per hour
Contract: Temporary
Location: Onsite
Closing date: ASAP
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Chloe on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, and supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.
 

Location: Home-based with occasional travel
Job Type: Full time, 37.5 hours
Contract Type: 1 year, Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £51,870
Benefits: 27 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), perk scheme access, life assurance, paid compassionate leave, enhanced sick pay, membership plus many more staff benefits.

There’s never been a better time to join the team! They have launched an ambitious new strategy – and they want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if you’re not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making us healthier and happier, cycling can help us all thrive.

They want everyone to enjoy the benefits cycling offers to people and the planet. They’ll be sharing more information on their strategy soon but, it will focus on encouraging more short journeys by bike; promoting cycling as a popular, enjoyable, and safe activity for everyone; and striving to make every cycling experience a great one. Come with them on their journey and help them have more impact than ever before!

Tell them why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity. Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening. Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.

They are an inclusive organisation and would particularly welcome applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. They strongly believe that diversity strengthens their work. If you are already passionate about cycling, that’s great, many of them are too! But if you are simply really excellent at what you do, no matter what your background, that is what matters most to them.

This is a maternity cover role with a 1-year fixed term contract.

Applications close: 19th July 9:00am on the closing date.

You may also have experience in the following: Brand Manager, Branding Specialist, Brand Strategy Manager, Brand Development Coordinator, Brand Marketing Manager, Brand Identity Specialist, Brand Management Supervisor, CMO, Marketing and Branding Executive, Brand and Marketing Consultant Director of Marketing Communications, Branding and Advertising Manager, Marketing and Branding Executive, Marketing Manager etc.

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Support the charity on all aspect of volunteering within the Trussell Trust and across the food banks network. This position is accountable to assist with the delivery of the volunteering strategy and promoting excellence in best practice alongside celebrating the impact and contribution of volunteers.  

Role responsibilities 

• Coordinate the implementation of volunteer focused systems across the Network (e.g. Assemble and Peakon), facilitating access for all and providing ongoing support as needed 

• Proactively engage with team across the charity to promote and enable a positive culture of volunteer engagement that values the contribution and impact of volunteers

• Coordinate an effective, engaging volunteering programme for the charity’s key corporate partners 

• Develop regular, engaging communications that amplify the voice and impact of volunteers, shared across the charity’s internal and external communication platforms

• Provide expert, specialist support to Trussell Trust staff and the Network on the recruitment and management of volunteers in line with volunteering and EDI best practice through guidance, resources, training and the Helpline

• Line manage a team of volunteers, leading on their development and recognition.

Person Specification 

Technical skills and minimum knowledge: 

• Working with volunteers or as a volunteer 

• Work as part of both linear and matrix teams, both internally and across organisations. 

• Working knowledge of CRM and/or VMS systems. Ability to interrogate database and reporting systems to produce and analyse statistics and reports on volunteer activity. 

• Manage multiple projects, identifying conflicting demands and establishing clear priorities in order to meet agreed objectives.

Behaviours and competencies: 

• An effective communicator, verbally and in writing, able to share complex information in an accessible way to a range of audiences.

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills when working through challenges or conflict, doing so in a positive and solutions-focused way

• Role models inclusive behaviours and values 

• Demonstrates a strong willingness to learn, especially in areas of volunteering best practice, GDPR and safeguarding 

• Demonstrate a commitment to the values of the Trussell Trust. 

• Demonstrates empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially- excluded backgrounds. 

Are you a strategic thinker with a knack for financial performance and control? Do you thrive in dynamic environments, providing insightful analysis and robust financial support to senior leadership?

My client is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to join their Commercial Finance team, partnering with key stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality outcomes and impactful financial decision-making.

Main Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, becoming a trusted advisor
• Conduct complex analysis and provide commercial insights to improve decision quality
• Design and deliver insightful business and financial reporting
• Lead quality planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Mentor junior team members and promote a diverse and inclusive culture

My client is looking for:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA or relevant qualification
• Solid experience in core accounting roles, specifically month-end oriented
• Proven experience providing management accounting advice to senior stakeholders
• Strong communication skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage own workload and work effectively within a multi-functional team

My client can offer a flexible approach to working, with 2 days a week going into the office based in central London and the rest working remotely. There is also a strong opportunity for this role to get extended or go permanent.

Applications are under constant review and the post can close early if the right candidate is found. Please apply immediately if this role is of interest.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.