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Working hours: This is a full-time role (35 hours per week)

Part-time working may be considered for an exceptional candidate with a minimum of approximately 28 hours per week

Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience

Benefits: We offer a range of benefits including hybrid and flexible working, 11% non-contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday rising to 29 after five years’ service.

About the role:

Your chance to join the Diocese of Chelmsford Programme Management Office as a Programme Manager, working within a mission focused team to develop and shape coherent programmes of change ‘to enliven disciples to make disciples’ in the Bradwell Episcopal Area. 

We are seeking individuals with a passion for change to establish, support and navigate the resource intensive phase of strategic implementation. You will be instrumental in engaging others to be receptive to project / programme management disciplines in missional projects and programmes of work across the whole diocese.

We are seeking individuals who are able to demonstrate significant project management experience working in large scale programmes of organisational change, as well as having excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage others.

Qualification in programme management or degree level or a proven track record in programme management will be required for this role. 

Travel is required in this role, and this may include the ULEZ zone of London.

Role Duties

• Work collaboratively with the Bradwell Episcopal Area Team to develop successful applications for external funding for missional growth, including the development and writing of project plans and funding applications. 
• Contribute to the missional strategy, training and implementation of that strategy in the context of church growth and discipleship.
• Work collaboratively within the PMO team ensuring shared learning and a consistent approach to programme management is taken across the three episcopal areas.

Person Specification

• A desire to serve the church in the Diocese of Chelmsford and passionate about enabling growth.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to bring order to complex situations and find innovative ways of solving or pre-empting problems.
•  Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes and projects, including risk and issue management.

The Diocese of Chelmsford

The Diocese of Chelmsford is the Church of England in East London and Essex. The Diocese is vibrant and growing with our 463 parishes and 139 schools across Essex, the unitary authorities of Southend and Thurrock, and five East London Boroughs serving a population of around 3 million and rising.  We have nearly 600 churches, which are served by around 500 clergy.

The Chelmsford Diocesan Board of Finance (CDBF) is a company, and registered charity, that manages the business and operational affairs of the diocese, including matters relating to Finance, Property, Communications and Media, Safeguarding, Governance, Human Resources, Information Technology and Data Management, as well as Mission and Ministry which deals with training and supporting our clergy. We aim to serve our parishes and churches, worshipping communities and church schools with accountability and responsibility.

For more information and how to apply please visit the Diocesan Website.

Closing Date: Friday 17 January 2025

Interview Date: Monday 27 January 2025

We are delighted to be working in partnership with London City Mission (LCM). LCM is passionate about sharing the love of God and the good news of Jesus Christ with the least reached in London, and to do this in partnership with churches.

We are seeking a London Church Engagement Manager to lead on developing gospel partnerships with churches in London. In this role, you’ll take the lead in expanding the number of giving churches and forging partnerships that enhance commitments in donations, prayer, and volunteering, all aimed at reaching those who are least likely to hear the good news of Jesus Christ.

As London Church Engagement Manager you’ll collaborate closely with the ministries and training departments, engaging in inspiring conversations with churches about the financial aspects of church partnerships. Plus, you’ll connect churches with a missionary, fostering strong and lasting relationships with LCM.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• At least three years’ fundraising experience
• A track record of successfully engaging with, and fundraising from, churches
• Proven experience of developing and managing relationships with church leaders
• An in-depth understanding of the UK Evangelical Church including awareness of a range of theological positions. 

You will be part of a charity that has daily and weekly staff prayer meetings, monthly team days that include worship and teaching, and lots of opportunities to live out your faith. If you possess this unique blend of gifting and skills, along with a deep desire to support LCM’s mission to reach those who may be less likely to encounter the message of Jesus in London, then we would love to hear from you.

Please see the Candidate Pack for more details.

For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing evangelical Christian and in agreement with the LCM statement of faith. 

Location: Hybrid, London (min on-site two days per week)

Hours: Part-time 24 hours pw

Salary: £26,400 (£44,000 FTE)

Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd January 2025

Please note applications are being reviewed and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. 

When a suitable candidate is found the role will close so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

A note from Charisma

Don’t feel like you meet all of the requirements?  We’d still love to chat, we’re a people first recruitment partner.  We specialise in charity recruitment with over 22 years’ experience working as a consultancy who support inspiring professionals find the perfect roles in transformational organisation

We are delighted to be working in partnership with London City Mission (LCM). LCM is passionate about sharing the love of God and the good news of Jesus Christ with the least reached in London, and to do this in partnership with churches.

We are seeking a Church Reps Manager to mobilise churches to actively engage in gospel outreach. You’ll build financial, prayer, and volunteer support through a nominated Church Rep, creating a vibrant community of partnership. In this role, you’ll work closely with Church Reps to share an inspiring vision of reaching the one in two people who might not otherwise hear the good news, both in London and beyond. Together, with LCM’s resources, you’ll help empower churches to amplify their outreach efforts.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• At least two years fundraising experience
• Excellent communications experience (writing copy, creating content)
• Experience of developing and implementing a strategy
• Strong influencing and interpersonal skills

You will be part of a charity that has daily and weekly staff prayer meetings, monthly team days that include worship and teaching, and lots of opportunities to live out your faith. If you possess this unique blend of gifting and skills, along with a deep desire to support LCM’s mission to reach those who may be less likely to encounter the message of Jesus in London, then we would love to hear from you.

Please see the Candidate Pack for more details.

For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing evangelical Christian and in agreement with the LCM statement of faith. 

Location: Hybrid, London (min on-site two days per week)

Hours: Part-time, 32 hours (inclusive of lunch breaks)

Salary: £33,600 (£42,000 FTE)

Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd January 2025

Please note applications are being reviewed and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. 

When a suitable candidate is found the role will close so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

A note from Charisma

Don’t feel like you meet all of the requirements?  We’d still love to chat, we’re a people first recruitment partner.  We specialise in charity recruitment with over 22 years’ experience working as a consultancy who support inspiring professionals find the perfect roles in transformational organisation

The Senior Talent Brand Lead is responsible for creating and executing strategies that enhance the brand and perception of Mercy Ships’ volunteers, crew role opportunities, and associated team members.

In sub-Saharan Africa, 9 out of 10 people cannot access safe, affordable surgery when they urgently need it. Our Talent Brand should showcase our ships and offices around the world, as places where people can use their talents to change lives and play their unique part in solving the urgent global surgery crisis.

The role includes commissioning engaging content for online and offline channels, shaping the organization’s online presence through our dedicated volunteer website, and collaborating with internal teams to align our brand messaging to best attract and retain volunteers. They will also help ensure that every volunteer becomes an advocate and ambassador for our work, serving to recruit the next wave of volunteers.

You are the ideal candidate for this role if you enjoy a blend of branding, marketing, and HR for Nonprofit Organizations, and you have a passion to elevate Mercy Ships’ reputation and reach.

This cross-functional role coordinates with key leaders and experts in various countries to establish and implement a unified talent brand strategy across our internal and external talent lifecycles: the stages that a volunteer or employee moves through, from initial recruitment to departure.

We are looking for a highly motivated fundraiser who believes in the vision of CCX and who can work with the Philanthropy Lead to develop a committed donor base to support the work. Focusing on high value gifts, this role requires excellent writing skills in order to produce compelling proposals and reports for funders, as well as developing and maintaining relationships with Trusts & Foundations, and potentially individuals.

The post holder is  expected to perform duties with a high degree of independence, initiative, and judgement in order to help grow fundraising income.

This is a part-time role (0.8 FTE) 

There is an occupational requirement that the post-holder is a Christian under Part 1, Chapter 2, section 10 to the Equality Act 2010

Duties and Accountabilities 

The post-holder will work alongside the Philanthropy Lead for the best performance of the organisation and in line with its values, aims and objectives. The role will involve developing and maintaining a strong network of financial partnerships with individuals and trusts to support the work of CCX.

Note: This job description does not form part of the employee’s contract of employment but is provided for guidance. The precise duties and responsibilities of any job may be expected to change over time. Job holders should be consulted over any proposed changes to this job description before implementation.

We're seeking a dynamic individual who can mobilise Christians to respond to some of the most pressing humanitarian crises in our world today. This is a new role at Medair UK as we look to broaden and strengthen our engagement with churches across the UK. It's an exciting time to join as we have new partnerships with national church networks commencing. 

Medair is a Christian humanitarian organisation that responds to conflict, disease, and disaster so that the world’s most vulnerable and hard-to reach people can live with dignity and hope.

We're looking for someone with a proven track-record of developing and delivering meaningful partnerships with local churches and national networks. You will need to be a relational leader, an effective communicator and a self-starter able to kick-off new initiatives. Ideally you will being first-hand experience of working within a church, a keen understanding of the UK church landscape, and a strong personal network.

This new role presents an opportunity for someone to shape strategy, initiate new activities and be a public voice to this growing network in the UK. You will be a senior and integral part of Medair UK. Through your actions you will inspire churches and Christian audiences to give, pray and even go, working with Medair in our Country Teams. You will enable support for the life-saving work Medair delivers to some of the world’s most vulnerable people by leading our relationships with Churches across the UK.  

The role is being advertised as full time, however we are open to part-time working for the right candidate. We are a hybrid team, based out of our office in Kennington, London, with most of the team being in the office once or twice a week. There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this Medair UK leadership position to be a committed Christian. 

Key Activity Areas  

External Engagement & Relationship Building  

• Lead on our external engagement with churches across the UK, growing the number of churches engaging in the mission of Medair through giving, prayer and awareness raising.

• Develop strategies for raising awareness, creating connections and establishing relationships with an increasing number of new churches with a bias towards those with a younger congregation.

• Collaborate with the Medair UK Director, Trustees and Senior Leadership across Medair in the relationships they hold and can grow.

• Steward relationships with caseload of Churches through effective communication, timely reports and creative touchpoints so that depth of relationship is established with churches that have donated, prayed and engaged with the mission of Medair.

• Work towards an agreed income target each year of churches that are giving towards emergency appeals and contributing unrestricted funds towards our work.

• Deliver Medair’s presence at Christian events including the oversight of volunteers, speakers and staff to maximize our presence at these opportunities.

• Cultivate regular speaking opportunities for yourself and the wider team to deliver in churches, prayer networks and regional gatherings introducing people to the mission of Medair and equipping people to pray for those in crises.

Resource Development & Volunteer Management  

• Strengthen Medair UK’s engagement with churches by developing profile raising resources and ensuring all fundraising appeals are designed and delivered to maximise church take-up.

• Oversee the delivery of our monthly prayer email, and ad-hoc prayer resources, as well as working collaboratively with colleagues in Medair UK and the wider group to commission resources that will engage Christian audiences.

• With the support of the Engagement Support Officer co-ordinate all requests for speakers in churches ensuring that a staff member or alumni, is available and well briefed ahead of time.

• Oversee the management the Medair UK alumni network – developing events, online and in-person, personal touchpoints and communications that will encourage this warm audience to keep enthused about Medair and growing our awareness in there networks.

Church Management  

• Manage the related tasks of the Engagement Support Officer whose role is split with 60% on Trusts and Foundations, and 40% on Churches and Alumni. This is matrix-management as the Engagement Support Officer is line managed by the Grants Manager.

• Oversee the receipting and acknowledgement of all financial support from churches, using creative ways to thank and steward churches and supporters who generously donate.

• Maintain an up-to-date and accurate record of church relationships on our CRM (salesforce), monitoring engagement events, income targets, key contacts and audience growth.

Internal Liaison  

• Liaise with Medair’s Heads of Country Programmes, Country Directors and Communications Officers in order to gather information and data for the purposes of applying and reporting to funders. 

• Foster dynamic and mutually beneficial relationships with colleagues across Medair International and the Affiliate Offices, readily sharing engagement products, resources and generously collaborating when there are international opportunities.

Donor Acquisition & Innovation Manager

Help to empower communities and create lasting change. We are looking for a dynamic and innovative Donor Acquisition & Innovation Manager to join a growing fundraising team.

Position: Donor Acquisition & Innovation Manager

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Hybrid: Home-based with at least 2 days per week in the office (Oxford)

Hours: Full-time, permanent

Closing Date: 9:00am, 20 January 2025 - We encourage early applications as the vacancy may close before the advertised deadline if the right candidate is found. 

About the Role

This exciting new role will focus on acquiring new donors, reactivating lapsed supporters, and creating innovative donor experiences to delight donors, maximise engagement, and generate income.

This role is vital in driving forward the charity’s mission to support communities in developing countries by fostering meaningful donor relationships and expanding their reach.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering innovative donor acquisition strategies, embracing digital approaches.

• Leading creative fundraising campaigns across various channels.

• Managing individual giving programmes and regular giving initiatives.

• Supporting high-profile events, including those with HRH The Princess Royal (Patron).

• Collaborating with internal teams to create engaging marketing materials.

• Reactivating and increasing the donor base to build reach and income

About You

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual with:

• Proven expertise in lead generation, donor acquisition, and relationship-building, ideally in a not-for-profit or social enterprise.

• Experience managing campaigns and budgets to meet financial targets.

• Strong understanding of donor motivation and effective communication strategies.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Commitment to the charity’s values and mission to empower communities.

• You will thrive in a small, collaborative team, working independently to innovate and inspire.

Please submit your CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above key responsibilities and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. 

About the Organisation

You will be working for a global organisation dedicated to empowering people to work their way out of poverty through access to financial solutions, training, and resources. With an annual income target of £300k for this role, you will directly support transformative programmes that create sustainable futures for individuals and communities.

The charity are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Individual Giving Manager, Donor Engagement Manager, Fundraising Manager, Development Manager, Supporter Relations Manager, Sales Manager, Lead Generation Executive.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Role Overview:

The Women’s Service Programmes Co-Ordinator will play a key role in delivering high-quality 1:1 and group social mobility programmes aligned with Baytree’s mission to support women in education and social inclusion. Working collaboratively with the Social Mobility and Education Teams, you will ensure the smooth delivery of Baytree’s services across key areas like Education, Employment, Family, Finance, and Well-Being. This role involves recruitment, participant engagement, programme administration, and supporting monitoring and evaluation to ensure programmes meet quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Please review full job description and person specification attached for all details. 

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Create materials to promote Women’s Service programmes and manage programme marketing.
• Manage inbound referrals and conduct initial calls to understand participants’ needs and goals.
• Maintain waiting lists and manage onboarding data in line with confidentiality policies.

Participant Relationships

• Act as the first point of contact for participants, ensuring effective communication on programme details such as timetabling and attendance.
• Provide clear and concise information about Baytree’s services and support participants in accessing appropriate programmes.

Programme Timetabling & Administration

• Develop termly timetables in collaboration with the team based on participant needs and feedback.
• Accurately enter participant and programme data into relevant systems and manage programme registers.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation by gathering feedback and reporting on outcomes.

General Support

• Work collaboratively with the Women’s Service team on programme development, materials, and readiness for external reviews.
• Attend team meetings, one-to-ones, and contribute to Baytree’s continuous improvement efforts.

Standards and Quality

• Ensure implementation of best practice to safeguard children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• Adhere to Baytree’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion policies, Health & Safety guidelines, and other internal procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and demonstrate Baytree’s core values: Love & Respect, Person-Centred, Safe & Welcoming, Professional & Trustworthy, and Collaborative & Positive.

Person Specification:

Experience

• Customer-facing experience (Essential)
• Experience in marketing/promoting programmes (Desirable)
• Strong relationship-building and community engagement experience (Essential)
• Experience working in the voluntary/community sector or education settings (Desirable)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Canva or similar design tools (Essential)
• Data entry and information management experience (Essential)
• Experience working with minority or marginalised groups (Essential)

Skills & Knowledge

• Understanding of barriers facing migrant and low-income women (Essential)
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload (Essential)
• Excellent communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills (Essential)
• Non-judgemental, patient, and empathetic approach (Essential)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and data security (Essential)

Competencies/Behaviours

• Understanding of organisational objectives and priorities (Essential)
• Ability to make effective decisions and support continuous improvement (Essential)
• Strong team player, capable of building effective internal and external partnerships (Essential)
• Commitment to delivering a high-quality service and meeting deadlines (Essential)

Who we are looking for: We are seeking an individual who is experienced in charity sector work and is enthusiastic about building community and assisting people in hardship and poverty. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of welfare rights advice work and a background in the charity sector. They will have a vision for how to help the charity reach it’s potential and continue the legacy of excellent advice provision that is already established.

The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated, dynamic and enjoy leading a small team of staff and volunteers. They will have a high level of English language skills both written and oral and will be a good listener able to empathize with people in distress.

Responsibilities include:

· Responsible for the day to day running of the Centre, including recruiting, training, monitoring and support of staff and volunteers.

· Securing funding agreements through writing funding bids and building partnership work.

· Lead on the promotion of the Charity and liaison with other organisations, including statutory bodies such as HMRC, Charity Commission and Borough Council, plus churches and church organisations, councillors, food banks and the local MP.

· Maintain adequate records and provide full reports and statistics for funding bodies and trustee meetings.

· Counting and securing daily cash takings and liaison with Treasurer to establish budgets and monitor cash flow

· Keep up to date with relevant legislation.

· Identify need in the community and set up appropriate groups/projects to address those needs, in consultation with the Board of Trustees

· Manage a complaints process approved by the Trustees.

· Overseeing staff welfare rights and employment advice casework and manage the casework systems.

· Overseeing enquiries in person, by telephone and by email.

· Overseeing case records for the purpose of continuity of casework, information retrieval, monitoring, and reporting

· Undertake any other reasonable requests, consistent with the purpose of the post, as directed by the Board of Trustees including occasional advice appointments.

Personal Qualities and Skills

There is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder will be a practising Christian.

Experience of using IT case management databases

Ability to communicate clearly both written and orally

Facilitation skills

Customer focused

Ability to recognise key issues and recommend actions

Ability to prioritise

Commitment to Equal Opportunities

Ability to achieve solutions using own initiative

Operates effectively under pressure

Ability to work co-operatively with others and gain the trust and respect of colleagues

Ability to work on own initiative

Willingness to undertake job related training

Ability to develop and support group work

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to motivate others

Experience of delivering advice and guidance

Experience of managing others and supervising casework

Qualifications:

Essential: GCSE or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English – Grade C and above.

Desirable: Advice and guidance qualifications

Safeguarding:

A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be a requirement once a conditional offer of employment is made to successful candidates.

Application deadline:

Applications must be received in the format stated above by Wednesday 8th January 2025. Interviews are currently scheduled for Wednesday 15th January 2025

Part-time, 21 hours per week (hours can be worked flexibly), fixed term for 2 years

Based at our offices in Leeds (LS2) or London (NW1), or at home if you do not live within reasonable commuting distance from one of these offices (London based staff can work at home some of the time by agreement)

Join Our People Team as a Workplace Equity Coordinator!

Quakers in Britain is seeking to appoint a reflective and innovative diversity practitioner to help us coordinate our EDI work, and to co-create progressive change based on your learning and experience. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating the development of inclusive policies and practices.
• Co-developing impactful initiatives that enhance awareness and develop understanding and interpersonal skills that foster belonging.
• Collaborating with the People Team to review and promote equitable practices, policies and culture.
• Providing support and resources to staff that help engender an inclusive culture.
• Coordinating and communicating with EDI champions across the organisation.
• Monitoring, evaluating and writing reports on our equity initiatives to measure their impact.

The successful candidate will play an important role in shaping a workplace that celebrates differences and empowers every individual. You will be joining a supportive team and great allies across the organisation who keen to co-create systemic change. If you are ready to be a catalyst for change, apply now and be part of an organisation committed to building a workplace where everyone belongs!

Alongside the opportunity to transform the experience of Quakers across Britain, we offer a generous benefits package.

For details on how to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 8.00am on Monday 20 January 2025.

Interview date: Thursday 30 January 2025 at Friends House, London NW1.

Quakers are committed to equality and welcome applicants from all identities and backgrounds. Selection is based solely on skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. We aim to prevent age, belief, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, neurodivergence, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or social class from being a barrier to employment. We aim for an equitable, user-friendly application process, and reasonable adjustments can be made if needed. As a Quaker organisation we expect all applicants and employees to uphold our values.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All candidates will undergo pre-employment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment guidelines.

We are delighted to be partnering with The St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust who are looking for a Trusts and Foundations Manager to increase levels of engagement, interest and financial support from trusts and charitable foundations for the St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust.

St Martins is an iconic 300 year old church in Trafalgar Square in London, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, and The St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust exists solely to raise money to support the costs of maintaining and conserving the historic buildings,  for developing new faith based initiatives and projects to support homeless people in London and for the advancement of their world class music programmes across the globe.

In this pivotal role, the new Trusts and Foundations Manager will focus on securing gifts through applications to trusts, foundations, livery companies and statutory funders. 

Primarily responsible for the management of an existing pipeline of a diverse pool of trusts and foundations, both existing and prospective, you will maximise philanthropic support for St Martin-in-the-Fields and its Trust. You will have:

• A proven track record in developing and writing high quality communications, (fundraising applications, proposals and impact reports).
• Specialised knowledge of trusts and grants fundraising and management.
• Effective relationship management, cultivation and stewardship of trust and foundation funders with the ability to continue to build a prospect pipeline based upon sound research techniques.
• An approach to thorough and meticulous attention to detail.

The role will require an individual with excellent organisational skills and creativity who is used to working at an efficient and effective pace and the ability to build strong working relationships with a broad range of people internally and externally. 

This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual.  If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we very much look forward to hearing from you. 

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Hybrid - a blend of working between home and office (40/60)

Closing date: 20 January 2025

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment

LOCAL ENGAGEMENT OFFICER

WATERLOO FOODBANK, OASIS HUB WATERLOO

FULL TIME, 40 HOURS PER WEEK

FIXED TERM CONTRACT (15 months)

SALARY: £29,296 per annum

We have a unique opportunity for a Local Engagement Officer to join the Foodbank Team as part of our organising and local mobilisation strategy. This role will create real impact in Waterloo by identifying local issues driving poverty, and developing a strategy to build influence and win change.

We’re looking for an individual who has a passion for justice and compassion for all to take on this exciting role. You’ll need to be an effective communicator and ready to tackle big issues with drive and initiative. Best of all, you’ll be supported by a thriving team of people who are dedicated to ending poverty in Lambeth, as well as by the Trussell– the largest national network of foodbanks. If you’ve always wanted to make a real difference, this is the place to be.

Waterloo Foodbank (a part of the Lambeth Foodbanks Partnership) provides emergency food support to individuals and families in our community who are struggling with the cost-of-living and acute financial crises. This role will support our strategic anti-poverty work as part of our vision to end the need for foodbanks in Waterloo.

Key responsibilities of this role will be:

· To explore and understand the experiences that are bringing people to need the foodbank’s support, working with a variety of local stakeholders including foodbank clients

· To develop and manage a team of volunteers with the aim of identifying a local issue and campaigning for change

· To develop strategic relationships with key partners of Waterloo Foodbank

· To feed into our wider strategic work including our 3-year participation targets and strategic communications

· To work and engage with the Trussell Trust’s Organising and Local Mobilisation team, and their central campaign activities

· To represent the vision, mission, and values of Waterloo Foodbank and of Oasis Hub Waterloo

The successful post holder must have:

· Good standard of basic education, including English and Maths Level 2

· Experience facilitating groups and organising engaging group activities

· Experience managing and working with volunteers

· Good project management skills, able to balance a range of priorities.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a real difference to communities on a local level. As part of the package, Oasis offers:

· A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution

· A generous holiday allowance

· Working as part of a friendly, community-minded team of professionals

If you are interested in being part of this service, then please:

Email your CV including a Supporting Statement. Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website for further details. Your Supporting Statement should be no more than two A4 pages and must address the following questions:

1. Please expand on your CV to tell us about the relevant experience you have in facilitating community groups and organising group activities.

2. What does a community without the need for foodbanks look like to you?

Completed applications should be returned by 9am Monday 20th January 2025

Interviews will take place in Waterloo on Wednesday 29th January 2025

The successful candidate will need to be provide proof of the right to work in the UK.  We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. 

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

Project Accountant
Canterbury, Kent
£21,010 pa plus excellent benefits (£35,017 FTE)
21 hours per week
Fixed-term contract from January 2025 until December 2025 

The Project Accountant is a very important role for the organisation as you will be responsible for overseeing our strategic projects, ensuring that sufficient funds are available for planned project expenditure within the Diocese.

As Project Accountant you will manage the restricted funds of the Diocese, preparing monthly reports and year end schedules whilst proactively reviewing the portfolio of restricted funds to ensure full utilisation against unrestricted expenditure. You will also prepare forecasts for project income, expenditure and cashflow, whilst analysing all project expenditure and providing detailed commentary on material variances against project budget.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will support the team in the planning, preparation and delivery of statutory reports, publications, internal and external audits, and the Annual Report and Accounts.

It is expected that you will proactively challenge and improve processes to ensure that currently held information meets the audit standard.

Degree qualified or with a professional accountancy, finance or related qualification (ideally ACCA or CIMA), you will have experience in year-end schedule preparation and project report writing.

With the ability to interpret financial entries to understand the nature of the financial transactions, you should have excellent problem-solving abilities and be proactive in reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and clearing/or allocating balances.

Your thorough understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements will ensure you are able to propose improvements to financial procedures and operations.

An advanced knowledge and understanding of Excel, including pivot tables, sumif/sumifs and vlookups along with a detail-oriented approach to ensure accuracy and completeness in financial records and reports, are essential.

To be a person in sympathy with the mission and ethos of the Christian Church, the Church of England, the Diocese of Canterbury and the vision and values of our church schools, would be desirable.

Canterbury Diocese is the oldest diocese in England, stretching from Maidstone to Thanet, the Isle of Sheppey to the Romney Marsh. We have 350 miles of coastline with historic ports and seaside resorts, alongside rural communities, market towns and commuter-belt urban developments. Affluent areas often sit alongside pockets of major deprivation, offering an exciting and challenging mission context. 

At the heart of all we do is a vision of transformation for ourselves and our communities: no one can encounter God and remain unchanged. In the Diocese of Canterbury, we want to increasingly become a Christian community transformed through encounter with Christ, growing and overflowing to transform and bless the families, homes and communities we serve: Changed Lives, Changing Lives.

Closing date: 5 January 2025

The Bishop of Southwark is seeking to appoint a new chair to this important group which oversees safeguarding policy, procedures and practice across the Diocese.