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International Committee of the Red Cross
UK & Ireland Regional Delegation
Head of Policy and Humanitarian Affairs – Job Share (60% FTE) based in our London office, United Kingdom
About us
Set up in 2003, the London regional delegation focuses on pursuing humanitarian diplomacy and facilitating ICRC operations in the field. Through contact with the British and Irish governments, armed forces and members of civil society and other relevant parties, the ICRC seeks to influence policy and decision-making, so as to bolster support for IHL and principled humanitarian action. The ICRC works with the British Red Cross and the Irish Red Cross in various areas, notably to promote IHL and the international Red Cross Red Crescent Movement.
Our Diversity Commitment
ICRC celebrates diversity and we strive to make inclusion part of what we do every day. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination and we are committed to creating a diverse, multicultural environment.
Applicants with protected characteristics are strongly encouraged to apply.
About the role
The Head of Policy and Humanitarian Affairs manages a small, dynamic team based in London, who work with colleagues across the delegation and around the world to support its main objectives: (i) to contribute towards enabling ICRC action to protect and assist people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence; (ii) to influence the debate and secure improved decision-making on issues relevant to conflict, humanitarian action and international humanitarian law.
Reporting to, and working as adviser to, the ICRC Head (and Deputy Head) of Delegation, the Head of Policy and Humanitarian Affairs develops and oversees the implementation of the delegation’s policy and humanitarian diplomacy strategy in the UK, ensuring it is in line with the ICRC’s overall strategy. They are a member of ICRC’s global network of policy and humanitarian advisors, interacting regularly with the Policy and Humanitarian Diplomacy Divisions/Units at headquarters as well as with delegations around the world, supporting ICRC’s humanitarian diplomacy and policy dialogue. This is a role which requires working collaboratively and at pace on a wide range of issues relevant to the mandate of the ICRC and its global operations.
The Head of Policy and Humanitarian Affairs works closely with the British Red Cross ensuring optimal impact of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement’s policy and humanitarian diplomacy objectives.
This is an outward facing job, representing the ICRC at public events, with UK Government, Parliament and the wider humanitarian sector.
For a detailed role description, please refer to the accompanying Head of Policy JD.
Person specification (qualifications, skills & experience required)
Essential
- Master’s degree in a relevant subject;
- Strong experience (indicative 10+ years) in humanitarian policy advocacy, diplomacy, conflict analysis and/or a relevant policy position;
- Strong understanding of the UK political and policy environment, with a solid grounding in security, defence and humanitarian issues.
- Knowledge and experience of working in – or with - UK Government, as well as humanitarian/development organizations and think tanks;
- Excellent written and spoken English. French or other second language a plus;
- Proven experience in networking and influencing;
- People management and leadership experience;
- Confirmed analytical, negotiation and presentation skills.
Desirable
- A solid understanding of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement;
- Prior field experience with the ICRC or another humanitarian/development organization;
- Foundational knowledge of International Humanitarian Law (IHL);
- A good grasp of the impact of new technologies on conflict and humanitarian action.
Further Details
This post is part of a job share and will be offered as part-time (21 hours/ 3 days per week) resident appointment based in our London office. Your job-share partner also works 3 days per week, with one crossover day. The appointment will be offered on an open-ended contract from the beginning of October 2024 (or as soon as a start date is feasible).
The Head of Policy post receives a salary at C2 ICRC London grade and it will be pro-rata for this 3 day part time role (60% FTE); the salary scale below is indicative of the full time equivalent (100%)
(the final salary upon offer will be dependent on the successful candidate’s previous experience and relevant qualifications):
ANNUAL BASE SALARY £ (GBP)
Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3
Min Max Min Max Min Max
81,553 92,621 92,621 108,122 108,122 125,826
We currently operate on a hybrid office/homework basis, and there is an option to work from home for part of the week.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Business Support Officer #iwill
Fixed Term Contract – 19 October 2024 (end of MAT cover)
Job Ref: V514
Full-time: up to 35 Hours per week (Flexible days/hours)
Salary: £24,000 plus attractive employee benefits package
Start date: ASAP
Location: Homebased, occasional travel
Closing date: 1 August 2024
Interview date and Location: Online interview date TBC
About Volunteering Matters
At Volunteering Matters we use volunteering’s unique power to bring people together and build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK.
We bring people together to resolve some of society’s most complex issues. From social isolation and loneliness; improving health and wellbeing; building skills, confidence, and opportunity; to ensuring young people can become change makers in their community, the impact that we make is great. And we won’t stop until everyone in the UK has the opportunity to thrive.
People-led and impact driven, we are a national charity that is deeply embedded in local areas across the UK. We operate in five regions: London and the South East; Wales and the West of England; East of England; the Midlands and North West England; and Scotland and North East England. We also have an Employee Volunteering Team with over 25 years’ experience, acting as a broker to provide tailor-made solutions to employers. We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all.
This is an exciting time to be joining the team. We’re changing the way we work to meet new ambitions and make sure our impact continues to grow alongside out business.
About the role
As the #iwill Business Support Officer, you will be helping to grow a UK wide movement of youth social action, where young people are equipped and enabled to shape change in their own lives and communities. You will be part of the #iwill coordination hub team, working alongside colleagues in Volunteering Matters and #iwill partner UK Youth to ensure that #iwill projects and programme activities are effectively coordinated, appropriately resourced, compliant and have the information and tools they need to run effectively.
You will work directly with the Head of Partnerships and Impact and Digital Communications Manager and will be part of the #iwill team across Volunteering Matters and UK Youth. With your strong organisational, time management and communication skills, you will be responsible for leading on planned delivery, like reviewing and updating webpages and digital resources, administering #iwill Partnership meetings and team gatherings, supporting communications activity such as campaigns and newsletters, and providing business support to enable the #iwill movement to grow. You will also work closely and collaboratively with colleagues across the team on areas of planning, financial management, and impact.
You will demonstrate trust and respect for your team members and foster a culture of collective accountability. In collaboration with the wider team at Volunteering Matters you live our values and will play a leading role in making Volunteering Matters an inclusive, happy, and rewarding place to work and volunteer.
Key Duties/Responsibilities
• Provide Business Administration support to the #iwill team- this includes servicing meetings, and project monitoring.
• Provide administration support to enable the #iwill movement to grow- including liaison with internal and external colleagues, youth engagement, and stakeholder mapping and engagement.
• Support the planning, implementation, and impact reporting of key #iwill delivery, including Power of Youth Day, #iwill Week, and Ambassador recruitment.
• Monitor, refresh and update the website, ensuring content is relevant and up to date.
• Support the development of new web-based good practice resources for Power of Youth charter signatory organisations, such as case studies, Youth Advisory Board set-up guides, and other youth empowerment related materials.
• Liaise closely with internal colleagues across all core service areas, collaborating where necessary to ensure strategic priorities are met.
• Provide support and help with preparation for funding applications and monitoring reports.
Our Values & Way of Working:
In all that we do, we embrace a philosophy of ‘Freedom within a Framework’ and are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.
Diversity & Inclusion
Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.
Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments:
We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the “Experience/Skills” section of this advert. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your application or contact us for more information.
We have also committed to the following pledges which positively encompass our recruitment and selection processes and methodology: The Promise, Show The Salary, Salary History.
Benefits
Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work), Unlimited Annual Leave, Employee Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick and family leave. We are also open to discuss job share applications.
GDPR Statement
If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to 6 months. We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.
How to apply
Please visit our website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Policy Officer
Hours: 35 hours a week. Flexible working considered.
Salary: £40,553 - £44,821
Contract: 12 month fixed term contract
Location: London (with hybrid working options)
This is an exciting policy role in our committed team leading the fight to end child poverty in the UK. With a new government in place, this is a great time to join CPAG as we look to influence policy makers and parliamentarians to ensure child poverty is high up the agenda, and evidence-based policy solutions are adopted to effectively tackle child poverty.
We are looking for someone with a track record of communicating complex policy areas in an accessible manner to a range of non-specialist audiences. You will have knowledge of parliamentary processes and the different advocacy levers that can be used to influence change. You will enjoy working collaboratively to identify policy issues and develop solutions, working closely with colleagues across the organisation as well as externally.
You will play a key role in writing high quality consultation responses, briefing papers, reports and other policy resources promoting CPAG's wider policy calls.
We welcome applications from individuals with the skills and experience outlined and we can be flexible about working arrangements. We operate a hybrid working system and would be happy to discuss any flexibilities required. CPAG is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion which you can read more about in the job pack.
For more information about this post and to apply download the Policy Officer job pack and application from our website.
If you have questions or need specific arrangements or reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process please contact us at the email address listed in the application pack.
Closing date for applications: noon Wednesday 14th August
Interviews will be held in London on Wednesday 21st August / Thursday 22nd August
Child Poverty Action Group works to prevent and end child poverty – for good.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Ealing and Hounslow Community Voluntary Service (EHCVS) is a registered local charity with over 40 years of experience supporting voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups in Ealing and, since 2012, in Hounslow. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for less advantaged individuals by empowering local charities and volunteer organisations.
In this rapidly changing world where our sector continues to face many challenges and take on new opportunities, it is highly appropriate that Ealing CVS undertake reviewing and planning for the next three years. Consulting with our stakeholders has been a refreshing process. It has allowed us to study how well we delivered our core themes developing, connecting, representing, and innovating with the third sector in Ealing and Hounslow - and to establish new and more relevant work themes for future delivery.
Ealing and Hounslow CVS is a second-tier organisation that works with local charities and voluntary organisations in Ealing and Hounslow. Its overall aim is to provide a professional and effective service to local voluntary organisations through assistance, forming consortia, and bidding for major tranches of funding aimed at improving the lives of the local communities.
Role Overview:
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Provide infrastructure support to local voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups and social enterprises.
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Engage in one-on-one and outreach meetings to better support community needs.
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Develop and manage VCSE networks focusing on key themes like Children, Families, and Young People, Health and Wellbeing, Digital Isolation, and Safeguarding.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and oversee the implementation of detailed work plans for the development and funding advice service.
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Assist VCS organisations with monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating their impact.
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Provide guidance on funding streams, review proposals, and offer feedback.
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Advise on legal structures, policies, and charity registration processes.
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Planned and delivered training programs in collaboration with EHCVS staff or external trainers.
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Promote best practices and support the development of business plans, fundraising strategies, and quality assurance policies.
For more information see our recruitment pack
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Financial Controller
Job type: Full-time
Location: Banbury, London, Cardiff, or Belfast – you will be contractually based in the office nearest to you with hybrid working.
Hybrid working: You will be able to work from home and come into the office to collaborate with your team(s) when required. We have flexible core hours, and we don’t believe in a culture of presenteeism. We will discuss what is important to you during the recruitment process.
Salary & Benefits: £58,000 - £65,000 depending on experience + 10% pension, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, 35 hour working week, up to 13 flexi-days, private medical insurance, life assurance, and much more!
Closing date: 11th August. WRAP reserves the right to close this role early in the event of a large volume of applications.
Who are we?
WRAP is a global environmental NGO, and our core purpose is to help tackle climate change. We want to protect our planet by transforming our broken product and food systems to create circular living. We don’t believe that our natural resources should be wasted, everything we use should be re-used and recycled.
If you join us at WRAP – and we think you should – you'll drive important change and help transform our throwaway economy into one where we eliminate waste, circulate resources, and adopt nature-positive, low carbon, and resource-efficient systems.
We want to power circular living in every boardroom and every home, and you can help us achieve this.
The role
As our Financial Controller, you will be at the beating heart of our global finance function, leading the production of insightful reporting and protecting the charity’s assets.
Reporting to the Head of Finance and managing a small team of Finance Assistants, you will:
- Lead our financial planning, budgeting and forecasting efforts – working with Finance Business Partners and colleagues right across our global organisation and influencing our Executive team.
- Manage our accounting, treasury, tax and audit activities – contributing directly and drawing on external advisors as necessary
- Support and develop a small team and manage external providers as we expand internationally
- Help us continuously improve and ensure our controls are effective and proportionate
Who are we looking for?
- A qualified accountant, including those qualified by experience
- Experience producing management accounts and managing financial transaction processing
- Some experience across any combination of VAT, tax, treasury management, budgeting and audit management, with a desire to learn skills across these areas
Ready to help us save the planet?
Our people are what make WRAP unique. If you think you have what it takes, but your experience looks different to what is advertised, please still apply.
We want to help you be your best, so please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments during the recruitment process.
Amnesty International UK (AIUK) has a simple aim: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they are denied. If you want to use your skills, knowledge, and experience to help fight for human rights, you could be our new Legacy Marketing Executive.
About the role
The Legacy Marketing Executive assists the Legacy Marketing Specialist in delivering our ambitious legacy marketing programme. You'll be involved with helping to plan and develop our legacy strategy to ensure our supporters and other target audiences feel valued, informed, and empowered to leave a gift in their will to Amnesty International UK. The day to day of this role involves briefing external agencies and internal stakeholders on campaigns, monitoring, and reporting on campaign performance, income and expenditure, editing and proofing copy and artwork and carrying out administration for the legacy marketing team, including responding to legacy enquiries.
More details can be found by downloading the job description from our careers portal.
The role may be for you if:
- You're skilled in delivering target-driven direct marketing campaigns.
- You have strong planning and organisation skills allowing you to handle multiple projects.
- You are able to interpret numerical and statistical information.
- You collaborate and positively contribute to an inclusive culture.
- You also have a good knowledge of fundraising principles and marketing strategy to recruit, develop and retain supporters.
Our Commitment to you
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism (IDEA) are at the core of our values. We want to be an organisation that tackles structural inequality and prejudice as well as be an actively anti-racist organisation. This means taking a meaningful and equitable approach to supporting and developing you and others during your time with us.
New colleagues receive 27 days leave annually (29 after five years), as well as bank holidays (pro rated for part time) and 3 wellbeing days. 2-5% employee pension contributions are matched at 6-9% and we offer 6 months full pay for family leave. We offer flexible working such as compressed work patterns and job shares.
Apply for this role
This vacancy advert may be taken down from job boards earlier than the stated deadline if a high standard of applications is received (if you have started an application in our portal, you will still have opportunity to complete it by the original deadline).
We welcome applications from everyone and particularly encourage applications from people from an ethnic minority background, and people with a disability to help us achieve a balanced representation in our workforce, especially at senior grades.
To reduce bias in our shortlisting process, AIUK operates an anonymised application process. If for any reason you prefer to apply in a different format, or require adjustments in the process, please get in touch. To support all candidates to perform their best at interview, we send questions 24 hours in advance. We are a disability confident organisation.
Visit amnesty.org.uk/jobs for application guidance and information on benefits, recruitment inclusion and hybrid working.
Please note that to be considered for this role, candidates must be able to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.
Role: Legacy and In Memory Marketing Co Ordinator
Salary: £25,600 to £28,444 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours/Contract: Permanent 35 hours per week
Based: UK wide (home based)
Closing date: 16th August
Interview date: w/c 26th August/2nd September
Marie Curie is the UK's leading end of life charity. We want to ensure that everyone has the right end of life care and support to the end, and fundraising plays a critical role in achieving this.
Legacies are our single most important growth opportunity in fundraising over the next five years. The legacy and In Memory giving programme will play a key role in enabling Marie Curie to deliver its organisational strategy of ensuring that everyone affected by dying, death and bereavement has the best possible experience, reflecting what's most important to them.
The Legacy and In Memory Marketing Co-ordinator will work alongside the wider legacy team and will be responsible for developing and executing Marie Curie's legacy marketing campaigns and materials, to safeguard and amplify the legacy pipeline. This role will focus on enhancing and developing Legacy Giving appeals which play a key role in legacy acquisition and retention.
Key Criteria:
- Ability to work at a detailed level developing legacy campaigns and stewardship strategies in line with the wider organisational and legacy strategy.
- Demonstrable track record of managing successful legacy campaigns, including management reporting and expenditure.
- Strong understanding and knowledge of Legacy and In Memory Giving within the third sector.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Ability to use data and insights to inform decision and maximise output.
- The ability to effectively build and manage relationships with external stakeholders and interna engagement.
Marie Curie Benefits Package:
- Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Introduce a friend scheme
- Help with childcare cost (T & C's apply)
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance - for all employees
- Eye care- (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)
What's in it for you
- Annual leave allowance - - England and Wales = 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
- Northern Ireland = 25 days plus 11 public holidays (pro rata)
- Scotland = 25 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)
- Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
- Continuous Professional development - (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
- Industry leading training programmes
- Flexible Working
- Free DBS/PVG/Access NI
To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.
We're committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process.
Location: Bromley by Bow Centre
Job Type: Part time, 28 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, until 30 September 2025
Salary: £29,246 per annum (pro rata £23,396 per annum 0.8 FTE)
Benefits: Generous leave allowance, Interest free loan (bike, season ticket or rent), Regular social activities, Flexible use of OMP (maternity pay), Hybrid Working (60% at the Centre), Matched Contribution Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and OH support, Sabbatical
The Community Connector – Aberfeldy Big Local (ABL) role is focused around the local community and residents of the Aberfeldy area of Tower Hamlets.
The Community Connector will provide engagement, support and access to services within the Aberfeldy Big Local (ABL) area. ABL is a welcoming place for the community, known for its inclusivity and warm reception. The Community Connector often serves as the first point of contact, providing reassurance and inspiring people to engage with services, activities, and community members that can help them achieve their goals both personally and within their community.
This role aims to build relationships, help people settle, understand their interests, goals, and ambitions, and find appropriate opportunities to help them achieve these objectives. The Community Connector will work to expand the ABL’s reach, ensuring that members of the Aberfeldy community are aware of the ABL site and its activities. The role also involves co-designing, developing, delivering, and reviewing resident-led activities and initiatives.
Essential Skills and Experience:
• Commitment to the vision and mission of the Bromley by Bow Centre.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the social determinants of health and their impact on integrated
• services in a community setting.
• In-depth understanding of systemic inequalities and barriers faced by the community and a commitment
• to anti-racist and inclusive practice.
• Experience working directly with vulnerable people, including those with long-term health conditions,
• mental ill-health, or complex lives.
• Experience of a personalized approach to supporting people, coaching, and motivational interviewing.
• Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise, and organise own caseload.
• Ability to relate to people from different backgrounds.
• Ability to make complex information accessible.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent numeracy, literacy, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to liaise with other professionals and organisations.
• Tact and diplomacy in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Flexibility and willingness to work in innovative and non-traditional ways.
• Experience in working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders.
• Fluency in Bengali is highly desirable to engage with the local British Bangladeshi community.
• Knowledge of the challenges and barriers faced by marginalised communities in Aberfeldy
You may also have experience in the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Senior Support Worker, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Care Assistant, Community Development, Mental health support, Care Worker, Community Support Worker, Vulnerable People, Community Engagement, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.
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ABOUT US
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.
THE ROLE
The Grants and Trusts Fundraiser will inspire grant bodies, charitable trusts, and foundations to support our mission. This is a key role in growing our funding to achieve our ambitious 2030 strategy. As part of the Grants and Trusts team, you'll craft and submit high-quality funding bids and projects, working closely with colleagues, partner organisations, and funders. The role will lead collaborative project teams, to present compelling cases to maximise funding opportunities, ensuring projects meet organisational and funder criteria.
Attending external meetings to foster relationships and develop partnership agreements is vital to the success of this role, as is staying updated on funding trends to identify new opportunities and maintain the Trust's reputation with top-notch bids and reporting.
This is a Hybrid working role, where you’ll work part of your time at home with time spent on site and project visits (once a month depending on the project). You will also be expected to attend a team/departmental meeting in Grantham each quarter.
THE CANDIDATE
You will have experience creating compelling propositions that lead to tangible outcomes, excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, and a proven ability to build partnership bids. Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines are essential, along with strong written and verbal communication skills. The role requires a confident, enthusiastic team player who can inspire others and work collaboratively. You will be self-motivated, able to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision, and ambitious in achieving results. Experience in project development and management, including budgets, and an understanding of impact evaluation and reporting are also necessary.
Our Organisational Nature enables us to better understand what it means to be part of the Woodland Trust, empowering us to make an impact, every day. We want you to be able to role model our values; ‘Grow Together’, ‘Focus’, ‘Explore’ and ‘Make it Count’ to ensure each of us plays our part in helping to protect, restore and create our woods and trees.
WHAT TO EXPECT BY JOINING A TEAM AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE
There’s no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Joining the team you will be making your contribution to tackling the nature and climate crisis. In return, we recognise and value our people. You'll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with a contributory pension, life assurance, a 25-day holiday allowance and the opportunity to work flexibly from home.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
At the Woodland Trust, we want to reflect and represent the full richness of diversity in the UK. Fewer of our employees are Black, Asian or minority ethnic; disabled; from lower socio-economic backgrounds or under 25; so we are particularly keen to receive your application if you are from one or more of these groups. We can also discuss anything you may need to achieve your full potential at any stage of the process. We assess your application solely on your demonstrated suitability for the job. Nothing else.
To ensure anonymised recruitment, if you have uploaded your CV, shortlisting panels do not see your CV until shortlisting has been completed. Before submitting your application, please ensure you have completed the supporting information section with details of experiences that clearly evidence as many aspects of the job description as possible.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. If you are interested, we'd encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams on 3rd and 4th September 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (the Award) is a Non-Formal Education and Learning framework encouraging young people to find their purpose, place and passion in the world.
In more than 120 countries and territories, our globally recognised accreditation is available to all 14 to 24-year-olds, of all backgrounds, locations, cultures and abilities.
Through the programme, each young person becomes part of something special while developing their own interests, universal skills and life aspirations.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation is the international charity that drives and encourages the Award’s growth, access and impact across the globe. Working in partnership with organisations and governing bodies, we oversee the licensing of Award operators – including schools, youth groups, employers and custodial institutions.
The purpose of this role is to support the philanthropy team in managing fundraising initiatives and will be achieved through efficient administration, researching donor prospects, and specifically supporting the team and Head of World Fellowship and Philanthropy with all administrative duties. This role will also hold responsibility for the accurate and timely input of Fundraising-specific information into the organisation’s management information systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide general administrative support for the Philanthropy team.
- Coordination of meetings for various groups such as our Development Group and Special
Projects Advisory Committee;
- Arranging times
- Communicating invites
- Circulation of papers and minutes
- To be an alternative point of contact for team enquiries.
- Monitor the general email inbox, and distribute enquires to the relevant person(s).
- Assist team leads with general administration when requested, including biographies, letters and receipts.
- Provide support to donors as and when is required such as providing information onevents.
- Proactively supporting with administration of financial transactions such as creating payment reminders and receipts.
- Aiding in the creation of the quarterly newsletter, collating news pieces on the Award and events.
Assist the team in the run up to events and at events, specifically:
- Liaising with guests in the run up to events to deal with any enquiries they may have
- Collating proformas
- Supporting at events to ensure that the event runs smoothly
Assist with the day-to-day administration of our CRM, Salesforce, for the team.
Specifically:
- Uploading documents to accounts
- Adding accounts to campaigns
- Creating Leads and Accounts for prospects and new donors
- Conduct due diligence reports on new donors and lead the reports through the appropriate channels for approval.
- Ensuring all processes are fully compliant with fundraising regulation.
- Undertake any other duties as required by the Foundation to support the successful delivery of the organisation’s objectives
The closing date for applications is 31 July 2024 at 12.00 EST. Please submit your CV and cover letter by this date. Interviews will take place shortly after, and we are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.
Our long term ambition is that every eligible young person aged 14 – 24 will have the opportunity to participate in the Award.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
In this exciting and varied strategic and operational role, you will develop and implement a marketing, communications and external affairs strategy that incorporates various impactful communications campaigns and projects that promote and protect King’s Trust International and The King’s Group, increasing our brand awareness and support of our work with young people nationally and globally.
You will lead on communications for King’s Trust International, overseeing our marketing activities and growth of our digital channels as well as working collaboratively with The King’s Group providing leadership support and guidance on various events and campaigns, ensuring our brand and communications are culturally tailored and inclusive.
You will be an experienced and dynamic communicator with significant demonstrable experience in communications, marketing and external affairs at a senior level, coupled with an awareness and up to date knowledge and experience of the various media, marketing and communication tools that would maximise our brand. In addition, you will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse group of people and stakeholders. Possessing strong management skills, you will have experience of managing small multi-disciplinary teams, providing direction and leadership to enable growth and development and the ability to role-model a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
MLC Partners are working with a major conservation charity to recruit a Finance Business Partner to join their high-performing team. The organisation has experienced significant growth in recent years and have developed both their offering as well as commercial income streams which support the incredible work they do around the world.
Main responsibilities include:
- Build and develop strong relationships with global conservation stakeholders and country offices.
- Support the production of monthly management reports, providing strategic insight and analysis to allow senior management to make informed decisions.
- Distribute accurate and intuitive cost reporting and forecasting to a variety of donors within your portfolio.
- Work with the UK and international finance teams to deliver tight financial policies and procedures, specifically around restricted and unrestricted income.
The successful candidate:
- Must have experience of donor reporting within an international charity environment and be able to hit the ground running in this area.
- Either be a chartered accountant or be actively studying towards their finance qualification.
- Open minded and know ‘what good looks like’ to be able to support with the development of the finance function.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious FBP who wants to join a brand name organisation whilst taking their next step in a challenging role.
Applications will be reviewed daily, but for more information or to have an informal discussion about your job search, please contact Jamie Elliott at MLC Partners.
Are you a visionary with a passion for fostering cultural diversity and representation in media? UK Muslim Film is looking for an innovative and strategic Programmes and Partnerships Manager to spearhead transformative projects and build strong alliances cross the screen industries. If you’re ready to drive and inspire change, we want you on our team!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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You have an excellent understanding of mental health issues, substantial experience of working in a social care environment and the ability to lead a team by example. You’d also like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Team Manager.
The Old Moat Garden Centre and Café is a social enterprise service which helps people living with mental ill health regain important life skills and build confidence in a safe, friendly environment. Every purchase made in the garden centre and café funds our wellbeing programme and we also run several fundraising events that have become popular locally. We’re at the heart of the community and offer a unique working environment for someone who wants to enable individuals to lead independent lives.
As Team Manager, you will be responsible for the management of the wellbeing service. As well as ensuring the very best delivery and offering direct support to Service Users, you’ll be responsible for promoting the service and managing all referrals. This challenging front line role comes with responsibility for line managing and providing supervision to our team of Horticultural trainers and casual staff.
To succeed, you’ll need a proven relevant background that includes experience of managing a caseload of individuals with complex needs. More important however, is your ability to lead, supervise and motivate staff and delegate work appropriately and managing conflicting demands and priorities in a timely manner.
In return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with some really great benefits and excellent training and development opportunities.
This is a permanent part-time role requiring the post holder to work 30 hours per week.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and welcome applications from those with Lived Experience.
This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you are right for the role.
On 1st June 2024, Richmond Fellowship, part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. In October 2024, Humankind will be renamed to reflect the new organisation.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with an international animal charity to recruit their new Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships.
As the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships you will pro-actively develop and implement a strategy to grow fundraised income from major donors, corporates and trusts and foundations. You will also manage the legacy marketing programme.
Key responsibilities will include;
Leading on the development and operational delivery of the philanthropy and fundraising partnerships strategy across high value income streams.
- Leading on maintaining relationships with existing high-value donors and funders, through exemplary stewardship
- Overseeing the continued development and growth of a global legacy programme, including the production of legacy mailings, telemarketing, offline and digital advertising.
- Developing and managing a yearly activity plan for the Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships team within and agreed budget
- Providing supportive and dynamic line management for members of your team, including facilitating regular supervision meetings and supporting personal development and training
This position would ideally suit a candidate with;
- Excellent knowledge of high-value donor, trusts, corporate and legacy fundraising strategies and activities.
- Comprehensive understanding of fundraising techniques, including audience and donor segmentation, analytical modelling and the use of insight to drive performance.
- Demonstrable experience of managing fundraising or income-generating campaigns, nationally and internationally, including in coalition with other organisations where applicable
- Experience of managing and overseeing high-value giving, legacies, trusts, statutory and corporate fundraising programmes and activities, to maximise income.
- Experience of developing new products/activities and taking them to market.
- Knowledge of global animal welfare, within an international development context would be beneficial
This position can be hybrid or largely remote with travel to the London head office as required.
Applications for this position will be reviewed and interviewed on a rolling basis so please apply now for more information and next steps.
For more information about this position and next steps please apply here now.
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 applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.