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About Habitat for Humanity Great Britian
Habitat for Humanity is the leading international organization providing housing solutions for the most vulnerable populations around the world. Habitat for Humanity GB is an independent UK charity and part of the international Habitat network, working in over 60 countries worldwide to tackle housing poverty for the 1.8 billion people living in inadequate housing. We do this by building and improving homes, making them healthier and safer; by responding to shelter needs in disaster, and supporting preparation and rebuild efforts; and by making housing systems and policies work better for more people. We are also drawing on our housing expertise to develop our work here in Great Britain to meet the growing housing need which has been exacerbated by the pandemic and now the cost-of-living crisis.
You can find out more about our work on our website.
About the role
Corporate Partnerships are a vital income stream for Habitat for Humanity GB, and with the guidance of our Head of Corporate, the Corporate Partnership Manager will work to maximize fundraising opportunities and strengthen relationships with our current partners.
What the role involves
The Partnerships Manager will help to retain long term support and drive growth within in our portfolio for Habitat for Humanity GB. With an understanding of corporate partnerships and a passion for the charity sector and international humanitarian work, you will work as part of a team to ensure long-term relationships are fostered. Principle activities will include:
· Develop creative and innovative fundraising strategies for corporate partnerships, including writing proposals and pitches.
· Foster long-term relationships with partners through personalized and proactive engagement.
· Collaborate across the network to implement global partnership activations locally.
· Produce regular reports on progress, financial targets, and key learnings from fundraising efforts.
· Work with the Head of Corporate Fundraising to streamline the transition from new business prospects to account management.
· Collaborate with the Global Volunteering Executive to maximize fundraising and grow the Global Volunteering program.
· Partner with the New Business executive to develop marketing materials and co-deliver presentations.
· Manage partnership activations, such as Gingerbread House Day and World Habitat Day.
· Support partners' employee participation in challenge events.
· Assist with corporate partner communications during humanitarian emergencies.
· Provide day-to-day support to further corporate team goals, with flexibility to assist other teams.
· Represent Habitat for Humanity GB at external events.
· Lead and carry out additional duties as assigned by the Head of Corporate Fundraising.
The skills we are looking for:
Experience
· Previous experience of raising funds from Corporate Partners for development programs across the world and in the UK.
· Great eye for opportunity and ability to proactively identify unique areas of crossover from which to leverage partnerships.
· A keen interest in the opportunity to deliver powerful global impact through the lens of corporate fundraising.
· Strong research and analysis tools and ability to conduct desk based research to understand strategic synergies between organisations.
• Working in an International context, for an NGO or another organisation.
Skills / Knowledge
• Ability to think and plan strategically, both creatively and laterally.
• Exceptional writing skills, able to produce information and compelling -proposals, and reports.
· Effective communication skills, ability to deliver presentations on behalf of Habitat.
• A good understanding of fundraising principles.
Working Style
· Ability to work collaboratively with diverse global teams, across different time zones.
· Enthusiastic and positive, with a can-do attitude.
· Strong self-motivation and personal prioritisation skills and able to remain focussed working from home
Commitment
· Support for Habitat’s values and mission
· Demonstrable interest in our work, and commitment to continued learning and development.
· Committed to contributing to the inclusive, people-positive culture we are fostering at Habitat.
What we offer
Employee well-being is pivotal to organisational success and HFHGB is committed to supporting its people’s well-being. Our existing offer includes flexible working arrangements, a sabbatical policy, virtual GP services, and “Habitat Day” – an extra day of leave for the whole team. In the next year, we plan to expand our offer further, establishing Mental Health First Aider training, a buddy system for new team members, and burnout training. We want to foster a resilient and well-supported team, and encourage all employees to actively participate in continuous improvement in this endeavour.
A flexible approach
HFHGB is seeking to rapidly scale up its activities and impact to fight poverty across the world. This means that the organisation must be adaptable and flexible and have an ambitious, and dynamic team. While this is a home-based role, there is an expectation that the post holder will be flexible, and able to travel to Greater London and elsewhere on a regular basis.
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 anarrange 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 and your motivation for applying – we don’t expect this to be more than two sides of A4.
Interviews will take place online.
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.
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 characteristic
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with an established non-profit organisation that focuses on supporting the Muslim donor community direct their charitable funds as well as work closely with charities looking to grow and create higher impact within the Islamic space. The organisation has a team of dedicated team members who research, define and incubate innovative community development projects as well as bring on new projects which could be of interest to the donors. Due to growth, an exciting opportunity exists for a Managing Director to join the team to help develop the product further as well as manage the growth of the funds. As Managing Director, you will provide strategic leadership for the charity’s Donor Advised Fund in the UK, driving its growth, ensuring operational excellence. This is a permanent full-time/part-time (min 3 days) role, home based within the UK with travel to Bradford at least one day a week.
Who are we looking for?
Ideal candidates will have excellent relationship management skills and be comfortable articulating the vision and mission of the charity to prospective donors (high net worths, business owners and leaders). You will have gravitas and be able to represent the charity at functions, networking events and be comfortable presenting. A passion and understanding of the charity sector and in particular, the Islamic landscape will be an advantage. Internally , you will be creative and have experience of developing and refining business and customer experience. Your strong leadership skills will allow you to drive projects forward and inspire the team you will oversee. Experience in budgeting, fundraising and investment oversight as well as knowledge of UK charity laws and regulations will be an advantage.
If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.
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CASPA is a passionate local charity that encourages autistic pride, self-advocacy, life skills and safe, inclusive community connections. We aim to build a society in which autistic people feel understood and empowered to be their full self and live their best life.
We are recruiting for an experienced HR Officer to support on employee lifecycle administration, and proactively contribute to the review and development of HR processes at CASPA with a strategic focus on accessibility and user experience in a neurodiverse organisation.
The HR Officer plays a key role in supporting the HR and Operations Team to develop and maintain a positive, engaging, and inclusive working environment for our staff and volunteers.
CASPA’s ideal HR Officer is self-aware with a growth mindset, and takes a flexible, agile, a creative problem-solving approach to their work. They have a strong and resilient work ethic and understand the value and importance of maintaining confidentiality in HR matters, and align with CASPA’s mission and values.
We are particularly keen to attract those with lived experience of neurodivergence and believes in the importance of nurturing a diverse team who reflect our values.
Ability to travel in and around the Bromley area is essential to the role.
We are a person-centred organisation that recognises the commitment and passion our staff team bring to work and their dedication to delivering impactful services and support to our members. We show our appreciation by looking after our team's wellbeing and supporting them to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We offer staff benefits such as enhanced annual leave, an Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing resources, contractual sick pay, learning and development opportunities, and more.
If you are keen to join us at CASPA and believe you have what it takes to take on this role, please read through the Job Description carefully to learn more about what is required in the role and person specification.
Please apply with your CV and a one page Supporting Statement (cover letter) highlighting your motivation for the role, your motivation for working for the organisation, as well as your key skills/experience in relation to the Person Specification in the Job Description. (Please note that generic cover letters will not be accepted).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about making a real and lasting difference to the lives of young people in London?
The Role
An exciting opportunity to be part of a LGBT+ support service.The successful candidate will provide effective person-centred support to LGBT+ people living in Causeway’s specialist LGBT+ supported housing.Support clients to achieve tangible progress in areas such as tenancy management, independent living skills and training/education.Support LGBT+ clients to develop greater self-esteem and self-confidence. Equip clients for independent living and move-on to more independent accommodation.Develop support plans with individual clients that reflect their ambitions and aspirations with clear actions for achieving these. Contribute to risk assessment and safeguarding plans. Ensure clients settle into their accommodation and become familiar with the local area. Work closely with the Housing Team to ensure residents are complying with the terms of their occupancy agreements. Contribute to client involvement within the LGBT+ supported housing service. Be aware of trauma informed working, particularly with regard to trauma experienced by LGBT+ people. Ensure clients are linked into appropriate support services and sustain engagement with services.
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. Causeway is a London living wage employer. You will receive a 6% pension contribution, rising to 12% after two years service. 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. Travel schemes such as cycle to work and travelcard loans are also available.
About You
You will have experience of working in support, supported housing or advice services. You will have experience of supporting young people to develop aspirations and form healthy relationships. You have a drive for and commitment to equal rights and diversity. You have knowledge of the issues confronting young people and the needs of vulnerable homeless people in general, with a sound knowledge of safeguarding and risk assessments. You love to work in a client- centred way and plan your work and deadlines to get the best for your clients. You are flexible, creative, and offer a personalised approach to your clients. You are a team-player, and you are passionate about driving your own performance and development at work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The British Gas Energy Trust (BGET) helps families and individuals in England, Scotland and Wales experiencing hardship and who are struggling with energy debts.
You will be joining us at a time where many have been negatively impacted by the cost-of-living crisis and require financial support with their energy bills. You will be joining a collaborative and friendly organisation that is committed to helping individuals facing fuel poverty.
We have an exciting opportunity for a experienced and highly organised Governance Risk & Compliance Officer to join our team. This pivotal role involves ensuring the effective administration of the Board's activities, maintaining robust governance practices, and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and internal policies.
The Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Officer will play the lead role in ensuring the Trust’s adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
1. Develop and Maintain Frameworks: The GRC Officer develops, maintains, and implements governance, risk management, and assurance frameworks. These frameworks guide security functions and activities within the company.
2. Internal Control Management: They manage the internal control environment by analysing data, mitigating risks, and maintaining corporate compliance procedures.
3. Support Internal Audits: The GRC Officer coordinates internal audits, collaborates with auditors, and ensures compliance with industry standards.
4. Legal Point of Contact: As the first legal point of contact, they advise staff on corporate compliance matters, including security assessments and risk control investigations.
5. Regulatory Compliance: The Officer reviews the company’s compliance with existing and new regulations, identifies deficiencies, and provides necessary mitigations.
In summary, the GRC Officer will ensure that the Trust operates within legal and regulatory boundaries while managing risks effectively.
The role will work closely with the Human Resources Manager and other Central support team members and sits within the Finance, Risk and Administrative Team.
The ideal candidate will have a robust, current understanding of risk management practices, compliance protocols, and governance structures, with recent relevant experience in a similar role.
The person will work closely with various departments to foster a culture of integrity and accountability, possess exceptional organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the risk and compliance culture of a dynamic organisation.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
Please note that unfortunately we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role, therefore you will need to evidence a right to work in the UK.
Please review the attached advert and Key Responsibilities, as you will need to address these in your cover letter to allow us to shortlist you for this opportunity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Refuge, our staff are providing lifesaving services every day. The People & Culture team play an essential role in the recruitment and retention of the staff that deliver this vital work and of other colleagues who contribute to our success as an organisation.
As a People Business Partner you will be responsible for providing high quality services on the behalf of the People & Culture (P&C) team to ensure the smooth coordination and implementation of employee relations and recruitment activity. You will deliver a responsive range of effective, compliant and customer focused people services that contribute to an inclusive culture, enabling colleagues to sustain high levels of performance and helps Refuge to achieve its Strategic Objectives, and be a great place to work.
So, it’s not a cliché – at Refuge you really will make a difference. If that motivates you and you are committed to developing your HR career in one of these exciting new roles, download the job information pack and check that you have the skills, knowledge, and experience to join.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Forward Trust empowers people to break the cycles of addiction or crime to move forward with their lives. I am delighted to be partnered with this amazing charity in their search for an experienced Talent Acquisition Lead.
If you are experienced in Talent Acquisition within the Charity Sector then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
This is a newly created hybrid role reporting to the HR Business Partner. The role will include, but not limited to the following
• Support the development and execution of The Forward Trust’s Talent Acquisition Strategy.
• Address resource and retention needs across the entire organization, providing practical and innovative solutions.
• Empower hiring managers to successfully fill positions, with a focus on addressing challenging areas of the business.
• Collaborate with the HR team and broader organisation to promote The Forward Trust as an employer of choice, both internally and externally.
• Work closely with teams to ensure excellent service delivery during challenging periods.
• Oversee the professional development of one team member (Talent Acquisition Administrator), fostering internal growth and talent development.
• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in recruitment and talent acquisition, with expertise in managing campaigns that attract diverse candidates.
• You must be resilient, patient, and a dedicated team player with a confident and positive outlook.
• You will be able to and prepared to travel to Kent, Wales and York.
Closing date is Wednesday 16th October, so get in touch before then to find out more!
This position is available immediately. We will review applications as we receive them.
Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants.
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The Talent Set are thrilled to be partnering with a fantastic human rights organisation who are seeking a their new Senior Income & Engagement Officer. This role will play a pivotal part in shaping the individual giving programme, focusing on engagement, retention, and acquisition of supporters who share their commitment to social justice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategies to strengthen relationships with individual donors, enhancing supporter journeys and creating compelling fundraising campaigns.
- Collaborate with the communications team to craft and deliver personalised and inspiring donor communications across multiple platforms.
- Use data insights to monitor and report on campaign performance, continuously optimising approaches for improved donor engagement and fundraising outcomes.
- Contribute to the growth of individual giving by identifying innovative ways to engage new supporters and cultivate lasting relationships.
Person Specification:
- An experienced fundraiser with a track record of managing individual giving programmes and increasing supporter retention.
- Strong communication and storytelling skills, able to convey complex messages in a way that resonates with diverse audiences.
- Confident with data-driven decision-making, you are comfortable using CRM systems to track performance and drive improvements.
- Passionate about social justice, you bring creativity, energy, and a proactive attitude to your work.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
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Senior Legal Advisor (Commissioner Contracts/Housing)
Commercial Contracts Lawyer (for Commissioner contracts and housing agreements in the social care sector)
We have an exciting full-time, permanent opportunity for a Senior Legal Advisor to join our Legal Services Team. A small, dedicated team of Lawyers central to the work of a national charity across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. They work closely with the Teams and Directorates across the organisation to ensure that they operate safely and securely, and providing advice on complex issues.
The charity offers flexibility about where the role is undertaken. For this role, a presence in Peterborough is preferable where possible, but the individual would be required to attend team meetings in the Peterborough office once a month. Occasionally, it will be necessary to travel nationwide.
The Senior Legal Advisor will provide high quality commercial contract drafting; advice and assistance to support the Personal Support (PS) Service Teams with the tendering and contracting process; working with different Commissioning Authorities of Social Care Services; and with the provision of suitable housing agreements
The Senior Legal Advisor will be required to review the tenders and contract terms in relation to the majority of PS contracts , some of which are multi million pound framework agreements, and put in place Direct Funding Contracts. In relation to Housing arrangements, the candidate will review and advise on Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Housing Management Agreements (HMAs) with Housing Associations and other Housing Providers.
Qualifications required:
For this role you would need to be a Solicitor or Barrister qualified to practise in England (or comparable jurisdiction) preferably holding a practising certificate. Previous in-house experience would be viewed positively.
Essential key skills, experience & abilities required for this role:
· 5+ years PQE and experience in commercial contract law,
· Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
· Solid awareness of GDPR provisions
· Experience and good technical expertise with Commissioner contracts and in a similar role would be beneficial
· Experience and good technical expertise with social housing provider agreements (SLAs and HMAs) would be beneficial
· Analytical thinker and problem-solving skills.
· Confident and effective communicator across all levels and understand how to share insights with stakeholders.
· Excellent time management and communication skills and strong collaborator
· Dynamic self-starter with a sound ability to manage your own
· Commercially pragmatic, able to succinctly evaluate complex issues and deliver clear, focused advice
If this role sounds like the move that you were looking for then please provide an up to date CV that demonstrates all your skills and experiences relevant for this role and tell us why you want to join the team.
The charity are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles. To find out more about the scheme please visit the direct gov website.
The charity are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.
An initial ‘informal conversation’ call for those shortlisted will take place with the hiring manager on the 9th October. First stage interviews are being held Via TEAMS on 16th October.
*We are also advertising for a Senior Legal Advisor to cover Procurement and Fundraising. If you would like to be considered for that also, please complete another application on the vacancy.*
Benefits
As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.
· 32 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 35 days with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
· Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
· Eligibility to join the Pension Plan where the organisation matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months.
· Membership of the Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness
· Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
· Interest free season ticket loans
· Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more
· Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
· Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
· Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through the YouRock program
· Access to award winning training and development
*T&C's apply based on contract
About the organisation
The charity works in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. This charity can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. They want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.
Their work includes;
· providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
· providing advice through our help lines and web sites
· campaigning for the changes that people with a learning disability want
Event manager is a new role at the Progress Educational Trust (PET). It is the ideal opportunity for someone with excellent organisational skills to take PET's prestigious events to the next level.
PET provides impartial and accurate information to people affected by infertility or genetic conditions, and provides platforms for them – and relevant experts and practitioners – to discuss scientific, ethical, legal and policy developments in these areas. Key to this is PET’s programme of regular online debates and annual conference.
We have created this role to lead on the delivery of that programme of public events, working closely with PET’s Director. It’s a varied role with responsibility for event planning and delivery, marketing, sponsorship liaison, speaker management, supplier management and attendee support.
PET is a small charity with a big reputation for providing influential discussions on often challenging issues. You’ll be joining at an exciting time as we look to extend our reach, helping to improve choices for more people affected by infertility or genetic conditions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Marketing Executive. In this role, you will support our multi-disciplinary Marketing team in delivering marketing campaigns across a range of channels. You will work on a variety of marketing projects including delivery of creative materials, briefs, and delivering and monitoring campaigns. You’ll provide the administrative support, processes, information and materials needed to achieve the team’s objectives.
You’ll have some applied knowledge of core marketing practices, such as: digital media channels, content development, media planning, supporter journey development and testing and measurement. You’ll also be an effective and adaptable communicator.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 5pm, 3 October 2024.
Interview date: 17 October 2024.
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We are gradually moving back to our offices on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and we anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
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Prospectus are delighted to be working with Anti-Slavery International to help them recruit for a new Philanthropy Manager (Major Gifts & Foundations) to join their team. Anti-Slavery International, founded in 1839, is an international non-governmental organisation, registered charity and advocacy group. It is the world's oldest international human rights organisation and works exclusively against slavery and related abuses. They believe that modern slavery is a contemporary issue of the highest importance, and they are determined to work with others to ensure that the estimated 40 million people across the world live their lives free from slavery for good.
This role is offered on a flexible full-time permanent basis paying between £ £40,777 to 44,011 per annum with flexible working arrangements at their London office.
The post holder will join the Fundraising and Communications team building on a period of exponential growth in foundations and major gifts of over five-fold in five years. They will be responsible for developing and managing Anti-Slavery International’s individual major giving (gifts of £5,000+) and to lead and develop Anti-Slavery International’s trusts and major donor fundraising programme. They will be responsible for the success of the overall major gifts and foundations strategy to engage, retain and inspire their loyal supporters and partners in addition to attracting new, long term, multi-year funders.
They are looking for someone with a demonstrable track record of securing five or six-figure+ multi-year restricted and unrestricted funding from high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and foundations. They are looking for a candidate with demonstratable experience of building strong internal relationships and comfortable working alongside and directing senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will share their vision to help end slavery and have the experience of working within an international development/human rights organisation.
We are reviewing applications on a continuous basis so please do apply now and we'll be in touch!
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
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Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with England’s largest social work charity that aims to create social change for children who do not have a safe or stable home by developing excellent social work practise, leadership and innovation. Due to growth , a new post has been created for an Assistant Accountant to join the team. As Assistant Accountant, you will be responsible for proactively supporting the Finance Manager in the effective management of the charity’s finance function. You will work on a variety of accounting areas including management accounts. The organisation offers some great benefits including study support. This is a permanent, full-time role with flexible working options considered, however travel to their central London office is expected once a week.
Who are we looking for?
Ideally, candidates will have 2 years’ experience in Management Accounting or a Financial Accounting role. You will possess advanced Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel) and the ability to use IT to ensure personal effectiveness is essential for this role. Having a part accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) and experience of using Xero accounting package would be an advantage although not essential. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail and be able to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial managers. Experience of a similar role within the charity sector would also be a bonus however it is not essential for the role.
If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.
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Senior Legal Advisor (Procurement & Fundraising)
Commercial Contracts Lawyer (for Procurement contracts and Fundraising).
We have an exciting full-time, permanent opportunity for a Senior Legal Advisor to join our Legal Services Team. A small, dedicated team of Lawyers central to the work of Mencap across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work closely with Mencap’s Teams and Directorates across the organisation to ensure that they operate safely and securely, and providing advice on complex issues.
At Mencap, we offer flexibility about where the role is undertaken. For this role, a presence in Peterborough is preferable where possible, but the individual would be required to attend team meetings in our Peterborough office once a month. Occasionally, it will be necessary to travel nationwide.
The Senior Legal Advisor will provide high quality commercial contracts and documentation, advice and assistance to support all Directorates across Mencap, as part of Mencap’s internal procurement process and Fundraising Teams.
The Senior Legal Advisor will be required to work with different Teams and Directorates across Mencap to draft suitable and robust commercial contracts (including IT contracts); and standard terms and conditions; or review third party’s contracts and terms. Similarly, will be required to negotiate contracts and provide advice for the Fundraising Teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance and radar scanning for changes in law which impacts fundraising.
The Senior Legal Advisor will represent the Legal Services Team on a number of Panels and Committees, such as the Procurement Panel, and would be the lead point of contact with the Legacy Team.
Qualifications:
For this role you would need to be a Solicitor or Barrister qualified to practise in England (or comparable jurisdiction) preferably holding a practising certificate. Previous in-house experience would be viewed positively.
Essential key skills, experience & abilities required for this role:
· 5+ years PQE and experience in commercial contract law
· Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
· Solid awareness of GDPR provisions
· Experience and good technical expertise in contract law and IT agreements
· Experience and good technical expertise in and awareness of regulation effecting fundraising agreements would be beneficial
· Analytical thinker and problem-solving skills.
· Confident and effective communicator across all levels and understand how to share insights with stakeholders.
· Excellent time management and communication skills and strong collaborator
· Dynamic self-starter with a sound ability to manage your own workload.
· Commercially pragmatic, able to succinctly evaluate complex issues and deliver clear, focused advice
If this role sounds like the move that you were looking for then please provide an up to date CV that demonstrates all your skills and experiences relevant for this role and tell us why you want to join Mencap. You can read more in depth information about this role in the Job Description.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the direct gov website.
We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.
An initial ‘informal conversation’ call for those shortlisted will take place with the hiring manager on the 9th October. First stage interviews are being held Via TEAMS on 16th October.
*We are also advertising for a Senior Legal Advisor to cover Commissioning Contract and Housing Agreements. If you would like to be considered for that also, please complete another application on the vacancy.*
Benefits
As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.
· 32 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 35 days with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
· Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
· Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us.
· Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness
· Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
· Interest free season ticket loans
· Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
· Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
· Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
· Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
· Access to award winning training and development
*T&C's apply based on contract
About Mencap
We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.
Our work includes;
· providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
· providing advice through our help lines and web sites
· campaigning for the changes that people with a learning disability want
Harris Hill are delighted to be working in partnership with a charity that is a team of pioneers, sickened by the impact of modern slavery on men, women and children all over the world – and determined to bring an end to exploitation once and for all. They are looking for a brand new role – a Philanthropy Lead
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Location: 2 days a week in London
Benefits: Birthday day off, 27 days Annual Leave, Private health insurance, Pension
Deadline: 4th October – CV and Statement needed.
What does this role entail?
- To build partnerships and accelerate the growth of income from major donors. This is a crucial role to support the charity’s 10 year strategy.
- The successful candidate will cultivate and strengthen relationships with existing investors, as well as identifying and engaging HNWIs and philanthropic foundations (at the five and six figure level) to secure funding.
- The successful candidate will work with the team to help unlock the full potential of the philanthropy programme and raise the profile of the charity externally.
What makes this role stand out?
- Working with a Head of Fundraising that has been there for 7 years and has seen the fundraising income grow from £500,000 - £4.5million.
- Inheriting a £1million portfolio of warm and engaged donors.
- Joining an organisation that is pioneering and created innovative solutions, which makes huge impact across the world.
- Highly engaged Ambassador groups
- Their impact measurement is sector leading.
Ideal candidate?
- Substantial experience of major donor fundraising, with a proven track record of securing five and six-figure donations.
- Someone who is innovative and has gravitas. Wants to be part of a team, but wants to think creatively about major donor fundraising.
- Experience in identifying prospective major donors, and bringing in new business opportunities.
To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and person specification, please email Hannah at Harris Hill on or call her on 02078207331.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome