International Development Jobs in Greater London
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
PA Support to the CEO (estimated 30% of the role)
- Effective diary management for the CEO:
- Corresponding with internal and external contacts to arrange meetings
- Ensuring CEO time is managed with a mixture of meetings and space for desk work
- Maintaining an overview of upcoming appointments for the CEO and highlighting upcoming meetings to the CEO
- Meeting regularly with the CEO to provide a verbal overview of diary changes
- Monitor PA email inbox monitoring for diary or other requests
- Keeping records of meetings up to date on Bond’s systems, including Salesforce
- Maintain and prepare monthly expense and credit card claims for CEO.
- Book travel arrangements for CEO.
- Assist the CEO with staff comms and engagement, including coordinating the monthly staff meetings, stand up, organising awaydays and other staff engagement opportunities.
- Support with the scheduling and planning of SMT meetings, including by ensuring SMT agenda dovetails effectively with that of the Board.
- Produce meeting briefings and powerpoint slides to support CEO engagement.
Governance Support (estimated 40% of the role)
- Support for Board, Committee and Senior Management Team meetings, including:
- Scheduling meetings and room bookings
- Maintaining the annual Board schedule of meetings and deadlines for papers
- Coordinating the production of Board and Committee meeting papers, ensuring these are shared with all trustees and relevant staff ahead of meetings
- Minute meetings board, committee and other relevant meetings
- Ensure Board portal is up to date and accessible for all trustees
- Keep track of actions resulting from Board and Committee meetings and offer support for these to be completed by members of the Senior Management Team and CEO as agreed.
- Contribute to effective board governance, ensuring relevant policies and documentation are in place.
- Support recruitment of new trustees and chair and lead on inductions.
Provide HR administration and operations support to Bond (estimated 30% of the role)
- Provide operations support to members of the senior management team, including:
- Support with credit card returns and expenses claims
- Scheduling meetings and room bookings and event organisation
- Work with the People and Operations Team to provide additional administrative support when required.
- Lead on implementation of HR or Operations initiatives, in collaboration with the People and Operations team.
- Lead on and/or support any longer-term projects relevant to the role.
- Such other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.
BENEFITS
Bond offers a competitive salary and benefits package including:
- Annual Salary of £35,525
- 27 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with additional staff privilege days, normally between Christmas and New Year
- 7% pension contributions (staff pay 3.5%)
- Flexible working hours (Hybrid working – 1 day, minimum in the office per month)
- Staff Development days
- Perk Box access
- Employee Assistance Programme
- WeCare (Health and wellbeing services, including access to 24/7 online GP services, second medical opinion, mental health support such as counselling, guidance from health professionals, burnout prevention, life event counselling, get fit programmes, nutritionist advice, etc. – for staff and immediate family)
- Interest free season ticket loan
HOW TO APPLY
To apply submit your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for this role by midnight 28th July 2024.
BOND AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Bond values diversity and works to advance equity and inclusion. All staff have a responsibility to ensure that they are being open, accepting and respectful to all that they come into contact with within their work at Bond, regardless their protected characteristics. Acting in accordance with the AEDI policy, Bond staff must contribute to our inclusive organisational culture ensuring that they are aware of and respond appropriately to micro-aggressions, racism, sexism, LQBTQ+ misconduct and disability equity. Bond Staff must not be bystanders, and must report when they witness any unacceptable behaviour.
In order to assess and ensure the continued effectiveness of Bond’s Equal Opportunities Policy, all applicants are asked to complete a short questionnaire when applying. You are not obliged to answer the questions but the more information you supply the more effectively we can monitor our equal opportunity practices. Completion of all questions is voluntary and failure to answer any question(s) will not affect your application in any way.
The information you supply will be treated in confidence and will not be seen by any member of the selection panel responsible for the appointment. The questionnaire will be detached from your CV and cover letter, stored anonymously and used purely to provide statistics for monitoring purposes.
SUBJECT OF EMPLOYMENT AT BOND
If successful, you must have the right to work for the duration of your contract at Bond. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references. Bond also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Advocacy Communications Manager - Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Climate Change
Contract: Permanent, Full Time. 35 hours per week
Salary: £43,668 - £45,851 with excellent benefits
Location: London, UK
Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.
About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in advocacy communications to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere? We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.
Join WaterAid as an advocacy communications manager to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.
About the Team:
You'll be part of the Advocacy Communications team. We lead, facilitate, and coordinate creative and compelling communications to help WaterAid achieve advocacy change at a national, regional and global level.
About the Role:
As the Advocacy Communications Manager, you will ensure we have strong and effective communications at the very heart of our Water and Climate Change advocacy campaign.
You will:
- Lead the development, coordination and delivery of strategic communications plans in support of our water & climate change advocacy campaign, working closely with colleagues from across the federation.
- Lead on specific priority global communications opportunities that help deliver advocacy objectives (e.g., COP).
- Inspire colleagues with your creativity and innovation - whilst remaining ruthlessly strategic ensuring that every piece of content has a defined purpose and audience
- Create external-facing messaging that translate complex policy into compelling campaign arguments for a range of advocacy audiences.
- Brief and work closely with creative agencies to deliver compelling communications products.
- Advise best use of communications budget to achieve set objectives.
About You:
- Experience of planning and delivering communications across a range of channels to achieve advocacy change.
- Ability to translate complex issues into simple messaging that non-expert audiences can understand and act on.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience of delivering successful communication plans at global and national level across both low-income and high-income country contexts.
- Ability to manage complex and competing priorities, working with relevant multi-team stakeholders to ensure strategic coherence and/or identify creative solutions.
- Ability to develop long term plans whilst remaining flexible and responsive to immediate opportunities.
Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:
- Experience of delivering communications work in Africa, Asia and/or Pacific country contexts.
- Experience of working on climate change or similar issues.
- Experience of the charity sector, particularly international development, in a communications role.
- An understanding of the ethical issues surrounding communications for international development.
Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 28th July 2024. Availability for an interview is required week commencing 5th August 2024.
How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format.
Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. All our vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.
Our Benefits:
- 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
- We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
- Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
- Season Ticket Loan
- Free annual eye tests
- Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
- Sabbaticals
- Volunteer Day
Our Commitment
Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.
Supporter Operations Assistant
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £27,679 - £29,063 with excellent benefits
Location: London, UK
Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.
About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in data processing and exceptional attention to detail to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?
We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.
Join WaterAid as Supporter Operations Assistant to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.
About the Team:
The Supporter Operations Team plays a central role in delivering an exceptional supporter experience, ensuring smooth internal and external fulfilment to maximise supporter engagement in order to meet our ambitious targets.
The WaterAid Supporter Experience & Operations (SE&O) team sit within the Mass Engagement Department at WaterAid and aspires to deliver sector-leading supporter care, excellent supporter management and effective internal response handling operation processes. The team exist to champion the supporter experience across the organisation and ensure this remains consistent at every touch point.
About the role:
In this role, you will provide an effective and efficient service in the management of WaterAid’s funds and data by taking responsibility for the accurate capture of data on WaterAid’s CRM system, and conducting administration in compliance with the Direct Debit and Gift Aid schemes. The post holder will act as a team player and a generalist, working in a hands-on manner across all aspects of our operational work, supporting the officer & wider teams to ensure workload is managed effectively and there is a smooth running of our internal and external operations.
You’ll also:
- Take responsibility for the accuracy of data added manually on Microsoft Dynamics CRM, ensuring the database is kept clean and up-to-date.
- Take responsibility for the weekly BACs income process.
- Set up and amend Direct Debits and standing orders on the CRM.
- Ensure WaterAid complies and maximises return from the Gift Aid Scheme, through validating Gift Aid declarations and calculating Gift Aid values.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other departments, ensuring an integrated approach, mutual learning and effective use of resources.
About You:
- High attention to detail, with the ability to work methodically to ensure minimal errors and to problem solve should errors arise.
- Good IT skills (use of Microsoft products) with the ability to input data quickly and with a consistent high level of accuracy.
- Initiative to find better ways of working, document and communicate ideas effectively.
Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 24th July 2024. Shortlisting and interviews may take place on a rolling basis and the application process will close if a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date.
How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click ‘Apply’. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter in one document in either Word Document or PDF format.
Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. All our vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.
Our Benefits:
- 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
- We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
- Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
- Season Ticket Loan
- Free annual eye tests
- Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
- Sabbaticals
- Volunteer Day
Our Commitment
Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we're open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.
Learn about our vision, mission and values
About the role
The GTL Partner is responsible for working closely with business partners in the Global People Function and with senior management across our global footprint to enable them to achieve their strategic objectives by providing advice, organisational development consultancy support, interventions and training in the areas of change and cultural development, team building, talent management and people, management and leadership development.
As a global role, it will work with senior leaders and teams across the whole global network, working across cultures and business areas.
About you
You have a passion for Learning and developing yourself and others and are an experienced professional with brilliant track record in developing and supporting individuals and teams building the right capabilities, skills and mindsets through a wide range of formal, informal and digital approaches.
You work well as part of a team and are able to build strong relationships across a wide range of groups and teams.
Value based behaviour questions
Our values of Equality, Dignity, Justice and Love are fundamental to the way we work and we express them on a daily basis through our Value Based Behaviours. When answering the following 2 questions, please describe how you demonstrate our Value Based Behaviours of Collaboration, Support and Develop Others and Learning Mindsets :
Question one: Please describe your experience in developing Management Capabilities in an organisation using both formal, informal and digital approaches.
Question two: Please describe your experience working as a Learning or Business Partner supporting Managers and Leaders as well as leading the development and delivery of projects and initiatives
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams. To discuss this role in greater detail, please contact Matteo Violi [email protected]
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
This role is based in the London office. You will be required to attend the office for a minimum of 2 days per week with the option to work remotely for the remaining 3 days.
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we're open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.
Learn about our vision, mission and values
About the role
This post is responsible for building high level relationships across Christian Aid's sponsoring and other churches in the UK, that are mutually beneficial and deliver on strategic advocacy on shared priority issues, in particular economic justice, climate justice and conflict prevention issues. This includes working with Bishops in the Lords and other relevant parliamentarians (particularly within the Lords), as well as senior leaders across the range of Christian Aid's sponsoring churches and beyond. The role also works with global advocacy colleagues to support collaborative initiatives between church leaders in the UK and in the global South.
About you
You will be an excellent communicator and a strong advocate, with some experience of working with senior church leaders as advocacy partners, including in parliament. You will have an understanding of church structures in the UK and a basic knowledge of Christian faith and theology. You will also have a familiarity with global development issues and be confident in delivering written and verbal briefings on Christian Aid's priority issues . You must have strong inter-personal skills and a commitment to working collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.
Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger. No challenge is too big. With you we can do it. Join us.
The Digital Content Officer will be a key member of the Communications team as we expand our digital mobilisation work. It’s a great time to join time to join the team, as we look to further embed our new digital mobilisation strategy and build momentum on the recent success we’ve achieved online. In particular, this role will help support the team as we expand our digital mobilisation programme and respond to emergencies around the world. This will be a fast-paced and rewarding role that will drive forward our weekly email schedule and supercharge our website content.
Working with the Communications, Public Engagement and Operations teams, you’ll plan and produce brilliant weekly emails and website content that inspire new and existing supporters to take action, such as signing petitions, making a financial gift or simply signing up to hear more about our work.This role is needed because we want to mobilise even more people behind our aims as a charity. We need more people in the UK to care about global hunger, and feel like – together – we can do something about it.
For more detailed information on the roles, please download the attached pdf Job descriptions.
Closing Date: 30-Jul-2024 23:30 Interview Date: w/c 5th August 2024
Please read the following carefully before making your application:
Then all you need to do is send your CV and write a covering letter explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role. Please specify in the application which role you are applying for.
For further information on pay and employee benefits please visit our careers page on our website
- As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
- Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
- If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Shop Manager (Chelsea World's End) (TRD4816)
Location: F8004 Chelsea london
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £30,369 per annum (£26,076 basic plus £4,293 Inner London Weighting)
Job Type: Open ended
Closing Date: 24 July 2024
About Us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
Oxfam Purpose
To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering
Trading Purpose
To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering
About our Oxfam Shops
Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.
The Role of our Shop Managers
Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business.
The role of the shop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence.
Often the only paid member of staff, our managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.
Please note: This role requires weekend working.
Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Key Skills and Competencies required
- Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
- Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
- Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
- Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
- Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
- Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
- Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
- Excellent communication skills.(E)
- Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
- High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
- Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. (E)
- Commercial awareness and judgement. (D)
- Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising. (E)
- Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports. (D)
- IT literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets and word processing packages. Be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and ecommerce.) (E)
- Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of diversity and gender rights (click here). (E)
- Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles. (E)
How to apply
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.
For full information surrounding DBS and the vacancy, please view the full job description.
A thriving diverse Oxfam:
It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.
To do that:
- We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
- We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
- We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.
Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger. No challenge is too big. With you we can do it. Join us.
We are currently looking for a Senior Nutrition Advisor to join our team. This role involves:
1. leading the development and oversight of external nutrition support contracts focused on acute malnutrition prevention and management.
Key responsibilities include identifying and responding to new opportunities, assembling and managing teams of experts, and ensuring high-quality project delivery.
2. supporting positioning Action Against Hunger-UK as a leading authority in this field through strategic partnerships, proposal creation, and project management.
Additionally, the role involves contributing to research review, monitoring and evaluation, developing training for emergency nutrition response, and actively representing the organization in relevant working groups.
3. participating in information management activities, including the development and dissemination of learning tools and project outputs, which is also required to enhance access to quality nutrition programs and document lessons learned.
As the Senior Nutrition Advisor, you will work with a very caring team which holds kindness and professionalism at its core. For more detailed information on the role, please download the attached pdf Job description.
Closing Date: 26-Jul-2024 23:30. Interview Date: Between 29 July and 7 Aug 2024.
Please read the following carefully before making your application: then all you need to do is send your CV and write a supporting statement explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role and where you saw this vacancy.
- As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
- Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
- If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Shop Manager (Ealing Music Shop) (TRD4814)
Location: F4754 Ealing Music
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £28,620 per annum (basic £25,322 plus outer London allowance £3,298)
Job Type: Open ended
Closing Date: 24 July 2024
About Us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
Oxfam Purpose
To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering
Trading Purpose
To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering
About our Oxfam Shops
Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.
The Role of our Shop Managers
Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business.
The role of the shop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence.
Often the only paid member of staff, our managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.
Please note: Weekend working is required.
Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Key Skills and Competencies required
- Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
- Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
- Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
- Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
- Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
- Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
- Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
- Excellent communication skills.(E)
- Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
- High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
- Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. (E)
- Commercial awareness and judgement. (D)
- Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising. (E)
- Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports. (D)
- IT literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets and word processing packages. Be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and ecommerce.) (E)
- Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of diversity and gender rights (click here). (E)
- Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles. (E)
How to apply
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.
For full information surrounding DBS and the vacancy, please view the full job description.
A thriving diverse Oxfam:
It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.
To do that:
- We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
- We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
- We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.
The Vacancy
Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 40 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. In the UK, IRW has a partner whose main role is to raise funds, raise awareness, carry out advocacy and support domestic programmes: this partner is called Islamic Relief UK (IRUK).
Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is actively recruiting for the position of ‘External Relations Coordinator’ to be based from its Waterloo Office, London. The organisation operates to a hybrid working model.
JOB PURPOSE:
The External Relations Coordinator is responsible for:
- Supporting the development and delivery of the external relations strategy, working closely with advocacy and media colleagues as well as Islamic Relief Worldwide.
- Leading the implementation of key external relations activities, including the establishment of an IRUK Advisory Committee.
- Supporting and coordinating the implementation and on-going development of Islamic Relief’s stakeholder management work.
- Supporting and coordinating a programme of external relations activities to build the organisation’s external profile, including events, conferences and sponsorships.
- Representing IR at high-profile engagements, conferences and events.
- Helping to organise and support public engagements on behalf of IR
- Providing support on reactive reputational issues and crisis communications.
The successful candidate must have:
- Substantial experience of supporting and coordinating external relations/corporate communications – including crisis management.
- Sound experience of supporting external engagement through events and stakeholder meetings.
- Demonstrable experience of writing content, presentations/speeches and briefings for external audiences with clarity and flair.
- Experience of working in large organisations (preferably global), and comfortable with complexity.
- Excellent interpersonal, communications and representational skills.
- Educated to degree level in a relevant subject/discipline: international relations/politics and public affairs / media or / and another relevant degree.
- Extensive knowledge of external/corporate communications.
- A good understanding of media, social media and online channels, and their use in external relations.
- Able to write engagingly and persuasively for a variety of external audiences, with a native or bilingual proficiency in English.
- Able to assimilate complex information swiftly and communicate it accurately and with clarity.
- Good understanding of international advocacy, government affairs and political sensitivities.
- Good knowledge and understanding of the charity and international NGO/humanitarian. sectors including current trends, challenges, opportunities and networks.
- Strong relationship management skills: builds trust and productive relationships with others, internally and externally.
- Demonstrable exercise of sound judgement and decisions when dealing with complex or unexpected issues.
- IT literate, with a command of MS Office applications, in particular Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.
If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.
For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website.
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on 07/08/2024.
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
- screening clearance
- proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
- receipt of satisfactory references
Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.
Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger. No challenge is too big. With you we can do it. Join us.
Over the next three months, we're adding two dynamic roles to our Special Events team. By splitting Fundraising and Cultivation & Stewardship events, we’ll be able to focus on engaging our long-term donors as well as inspiring future supporters. Our future events will be crafted in collaboration with other High Value teams, presenting an incredible opportunity to bring your innovation, creativity, and meticulous event planning to the forefront. Join us in this exciting period of growth and shape the future of Action Against Hunger events.
Special Event Manager- Fundraising
With two flagship events currently in our portfolio – The Fine Wine and Art Dinner and Too Many Critics – the postholder will lead on event delivery for both major events. From working with internal and external stakeholders, securing exclusive auction prizes, developing compelling event communications, and handling all logistics, the role requires meticulous attention to detail and an excellent understanding of the supporter experience.
Special Event Manager- Cultivation & Stewardship
By combining our unrivalled humanitarian expertise with our unique relationship with the food and hospitality industry, the postholder will seek access to the most exclusive chefs and venues to create truly money-can’t-buy experiences for our supporters. These will range from intimate dinners, carol concerts, webinars, pledging moments and panel discussions with experts from around the world.
For more detailed information on the roles, please download the attached pdf Job descriptions.
Closing Date: 25th July Interview Date: w/c 31st July & 1st August
Please read the following carefully before making your application:
Then all you need to do is send your CV and write a covering letter explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role. Please specify in the application which role you are applying for.
For further information on pay and employee benefits please visit our careers page on our website
- As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
- Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
- If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us:
Paper Boat draws on a rich legacy of working with marginalised children in India to equip them with the skills, experience, and personal qualities that enable them to not only succeed in life but also flourish. For over 50 years, we have supported education and skills development in Tamil Nadu, inspiring and enabling young people to change their world.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a passionate and driven Fundraising Coordinator to join our team on a part-time basis (0.6 FTE). The successful candidate will drive our efforts in public fundraising, devising and implementing strategies to engage the public and secure vital financial support. Collaborating with the General Manager, the role will nurture relationships with individuals for Paper Boat's mission-driven initiatives. Additionally, the role will involve enhancing our membership offer and collaborating with the General Manager to grow our membership base.
The primary focus of this role will be to increase our regular donations from members of the public. The successful candidate will work with the board and General Manager to set specific targets for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with the board and General Manager to develop and execute effective fundraising campaigns and events to raise awareness and funds for Paper Boat, leveraging public fundraising platforms and initiatives.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with individual donors and build on and implement Paper Boat's regular giving strategy.
- Collaborate with the General Manager to create compelling fundraising materials, including appeal letters, brochures, and social media content, to engage donors and supporters, highlighting philanthropic impact.
- Provide ongoing donor relationship management, acknowledging contributions, providing updates on projects, and fostering long-term relationships.
- Monitor and evaluate fundraising activities, track progress towards goals, and generate reports for management and stakeholders, focusing on philanthropic outcomes.
- Work with the board and General Manager to enhance Paper Boat's membership offer, developing innovative benefits and engagement strategies to attract and retain members.
- Work closely with the General Manager to develop and implement strategies for membership growth, including targeted outreach and recruitment initiatives.
- Collaborate with the board and General Manager to create donor-specific budgets and cases for support where required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Fundraising, Philanthropy, Marketing, Communications, Non-profit Management) preferred.
- Proven experience in public fundraising, developing regular giving strategies, philanthropy, sales, or marketing, with a track record of achieving fundraising targets and securing philanthropic contributions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences, including philanthropic individuals and organisations.
- Excellent organisational abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledge of the UK fundraising landscape, including fundraising regulations, best practices, and philanthropic trends.
- Passion for children's issues and a commitment to making a positive impact on their lives demonstrated through philanthropic involvement or support.
- Knowledge and experience of Indian development sector a positive but not essential.
Benefits:
- Salary: £32,000 per annum (pro-rata based on 0.6 FTE)
- Flexible working hours with the opportunity for home-based work.
- Contributory pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance.
Application Process:
To apply for the position of Fundraising Coordinator, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in working with Paper Boat, specifically highlighting your experience in public fundraising and philanthropy.
Paper Boat is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Paper Boat is committed to excellence in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check in line with our safer recruitment policies.
Application Deadline: 22nd July 2024
Interviews to be held via Zoom on 5th and 6th August 2024
Salary: £39,270 per annum
Hours: 34.5 hours per week
Department: Supporter Marketing and Public Fundraising
Job Type: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent
Plan International UK is a global children’s charity striving for an equal world. One where every child can reach their full potential and every girl can choose her own future.
We bring people together to protect children’s rights and keep girls safe, in school and in control of their bodies – even when disaster strikes. And we won’t stop until we are all equal.
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and hardworking Retention and Stewardship Officer with demonstrable experience in direct marketing to join our fast-paced Supporter Marketing and Public Fundraising Unit at Plan International UK.
This role sits within the Retention and Stewardship Team, which delivers supporter journeys, increases income with upgrade and cash appeals and re-engages lapsed supporters. The successful candidate will also play a key role in delivering our emergency appeals.
As a Retention and Stewardship Officer, you will have the ability to deliver high quality campaigns whilst providing an exceptional service to key internal and external stakeholders. You will need strong communication skills as well as proven project management and relationship management experience.
If you thrive in working in a highly collaborative environment, possess great team-working skills and have a genuine passion for our values, feminist leadership principles and vision, we would love to hear from you!
Please note that we are currently advertising two Retention and Stewardship Officer positions, one full-time and one part time.
For further details of this role, please see the job profile.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on 28 July 2024
Interviews will take place on 7 - 9 August 2024
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work. We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us. Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks and for this role this will include a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences
Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
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Salary: £23,903 per annum (i.e. pro-rata to the full-time equivalent of £39,270 per annum)
Hours: 21 hours per week
Department: Supporter Marketing and Public Fundraising
Job Type: Part-time
Contract Type: Permanent
Plan International UK is a global children’s charity striving for an equal world. One where every child can reach their full potential and every girl can choose her own future.
We bring people together to protect children’s rights and keep girls safe, in school and in control of their bodies – even when disaster strikes. And we won’t stop until we are all equal.
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and hardworking Retention and Stewardship Officer with demonstrable experience in direct marketing to join our fast-paced Supporter Marketing and Public Fundraising Unit at Plan International UK.
This role sits within the Retention and Stewardship Team, which delivers supporter journeys, increases income with upgrade and cash appeals and re-engages lapsed supporters. The successful candidate will also play a key role in delivering our emergency appeals.
As a Retention and Stewardship Officer, you will have the ability to deliver high quality campaigns whilst providing an exceptional service to key internal and external stakeholders. You will need strong communication skills as well as proven project management and relationship management experience.
If you thrive in working in a highly collaborative environment, possess great team-working skills and have a genuine passion for our values, feminist leadership principles and vision, we would love to hear from you!
Please note that we are currently advertising two Retention and Stewardship Officer positions, one full-time and one part time. This role is part-time working 3 days per week and will require 1 day per week in our London office.
For further details of this role, please see the job profile.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on 28 July 2024
Interviews will take place on 7 - 9 August 2024
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work. We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us. Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks and for this role this will include a Basic Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences
Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
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Elrha is a global organisation that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. We are looking for a Management Accountant to join our Grant Operations and Finance (GOF) team.
Our GOF team sits within the larger operations function under the Director of Finance & Operations. The team is responsible for managing Elrha's financial planning, management and reporting; and leads on the operational aspects of grant management.
As our new Management Accountant, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our programmes and activities run smoothly and efficiently. Supporting the Head of GOF, you will complete financial activities and reports, manage statutory and project audits plus develop (and improve) financial management processes.
You will be analytical, resourceful and have strong technical accounting, financial management and reporting experience. It is essential that you are either a qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA or equivalent), or part-qualified with relevant experience.
Your application will need to demonstrate:
- Experience in the financial management of grants from institutional donors within the International Aid Sector.
- Experience of managing restricted expenditure and reporting to institutional donors.
- Experience in the management of budgets and financial management information with complex funding arrangements.
- An understanding of grantee financial management and compliance
- Strong understanding of risk management and audit principles
- Excellent communication skills
- Advanced working knowledge of the Microsoft Office package, specifically Excel
- An interest in the humanitarian or development sectors, ideally demonstrated through academic qualifications and/or paid or voluntary work.
Experience of grant management, knowledge of IATI, and knowledge of accounting/tax principles relating to charities would also be an advantage.
If you want to be part of an organisation that creates positive change in the humanitarian sector, then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed.
Note for applicants:
- Candidates must have the independent right to work in UK at the time of appointment as we are unable to support visa sponsorship for this role.
- When applying you will be taken through the Save the Children UK recruitment system. Elrha is an independent subsidiary of SCUK and benefits from some SCUK systems and processes.
- Please read through the job description for a detailed list of requirements, and ensure you complete the personal statement to explain how you feel you meet the requirements of the role and why you feel this is next career move for you.
Closing date: 31st July 2024
Interview dates: Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd August 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.