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The Food Chain exists to ensure people living with HIV in London can access the nutrition they need to get well, stay well and lead healthy, independent lives. We deliver meals, groceries and formula milk, run cookery and nutrition classes, and hold twice-weekly communal meals for some of the most vulnerable and isolated people living with HIV in London. 

We are the only HIV Nutrition specialist charity in the UK: we exist at the intersection between HIV, food poverty and social isolation. Everyone accessing our services is referred by a health or social care professional who has identified that they are experiencing crisis. Each person receives a personalised Dietetic Assessment from one of our HIV Specialist Dietitians, designed specifically to meet their needs. By offering a tailored package of support, at the appropriate time, we help people to lead healthy, independent lives.

The Grants and Fundraising Manager will work closely with the CEO in order to ensure that income is secured to enable the delivery and sustainability of our services and activities. Taking the lead on applications to trusts and grant giving organisations, the successful candidate will also work with our fundraising working group (made up of staff, trustees and volunteers) to maximise diverse income generation strategies on a community and individual level. 

Since we were formed on Christmas Day 1988, The Food Chain has delivered food services to people living with HIV every week since. We were founded by volunteers, and are proud that volunteers are still key to the deliver of our charitable services. The Food Chain family is vast - it’s not at all uncommon for us to be out fundraising and someone run up to us with a shout of “Food Chain! I volunteered for you in 1994!”

Position: Grants and Fundraising Manager 

Responsible to: CEO

Location: Flexible and remote working is offered to all staff. We have an office in Caledonian Road, London, and we deliver some services in Stepney Green. We envisage this role being hybrid. 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time), core hours of 9.00am–5.30pm but flexible and part-time working hours will be considered. 

Salary: £36,000 per annum

Annual leave and benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme with matched contributions of 5% after 3 months
• Health benefits scheme
• Long service leave entitlement after 2 years of service

How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and cover letter about your relevant skills and motivation.

We are actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found.

Closing date: Friday 25th October 2024

Purpose:

• To implement a successful programme of fundraising from trust and other grant making bodies to ensure the sustainability of The Food Chain Services

• To work with the CEO and Trustees to implement fundraising initiatives including community fundraising, engagement with corporate and individual donors 

Key Activities & Accountabilities: 

Income generation

• Research, prepare and submit high quality applications for core and project funding to Charitable Trusts and Foundations, corporate bodies and other partners as required to meet the charity’s core purpose 

• Maintain a realistic pipeline of existing and potential applications for all funding streams.

• Maintain and develop positive relationships with existing Trust funders, donors and other supporters of The Food Chain as appropriate 

• Ensure timely acknowledgement of income to all donors and accurate and comprehensive donor and income records on the Salesforce CRM.

• Ensure that accurate and engaging funder reports are written and provided to the funder on time.

• Ensure that record keeping relating to all fundraising activity is accurate, up to date and timely, using Salesforce CRM 

• Ensure that all necessary reporting to all funders is of a high quality and submitted in a timely manner.

• To work with the Trustee Fundraising Sub-Group providing support providing facilitation to the group including researching prospective donors and implementing action plans.

• Develop and implement fundraising initiatives to increase support from, and enhance our profile with all potential donors, including corporate partners and individuals.

Financial management

• Understand the organizational budget, to identify gaps in funding and opportunities for fundraising.

• Support the CEO in Monitoring cash flow forecasts and the budget against actuals and bring any major variations in planned income and grant payments for discussion to the CEO.

• Write, review and update fundraising policies and procedures as and when required

• Support the annual audit process to ensure it is carried out effectively and in a timely manner.

Communications and external relationships

• Sustain effective communication with potential donors and other stakeholders to increase opportunities for giving.

• Support in developing and promoting The Food Chain’s public profile, and influence and foster good relationships through liaison with statutory, voluntary and private bodies, Food Chain members, volunteers, patrons, supporters and the public.

• Develop partnerships and relationships with external organizations and stakeholders for the furtherance of The Food Chain’s strategic goals 

Team

• Actively participate in team meetings and support the work of colleagues as appropriate.

Person Specification 

Essential Skills and Experience 

• Track record of engaging and generating income from Charitable Trusts and Foundations

• An understanding of different fundraising revenue streams and how they contribute to charitable objectives 

• Experience of creating and sustaining positive relationships with a diverse range of supporters and donors

• Driven and energetic, motivated by achieving financial targets 

• Relationship management experience

• Highly organized and technically competent (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce) 

Desirable Skills and Experience 

• Experience of public speaking

• Experience of planning and running events 

• Understanding of corporate social responsibility and experience of income generation through corporate engagement

• An understanding of the needs of people living with HIV

• Financial literacy with experience of tracking income and expenditure

Personal Qualities 

• A strategic and creative thinker

• An excellent communicator, both verbal and written 

• A problem solver with a flexible, practical and ‘can do’ approach

• A strong and persuasive negotiator 

• Positive, resilient and supportive

• Willingness to work outside ‘normal’ offices hours including some weekend work for which time off in lieu will be available

The Hepatitis C Trust has developed projects nationally whereby peers use their lived experience of injecting drug use and hepatitis C, to provide education and training to service users and staff in drug and alcohol, hostel and homeless services, increasing hepatitis C awareness, access to testing and referral to treatment, for people living with hepatitis C. 

Do you have experience of working in drug services and with volunteers? Have you been affected by hepatitis C or have you supported anyone who has hepatitis C? We are looking for a passionate and skilled peer lead who has excellent communication and organisational skills. We require a good standard of education and welcome creativity and innovation in all our work.  

Working under the guidance of the Peer Programme Manager, this post will continue the development of the project, recruiting and coordinating peers across identified areas within Eastern ODN. Working in partnership with hepatitis C clinical teams, drug and alcohol services and homeless service providers, the post will coordinate delivery of educational workshops, hepatitis C testing in community settings, ensure that service users are referred and supported through hepatitis C treatment and care. 

This post will require extensive travel across Bedford and Luton (and the surrounding areas) and the post holder is required to hold a clean driving licence and have their own vehicle for work related travel.

Do you have excellent executive assistance skills and experience and would like to contribute to a global sustainability platform?

As the Governance and Executive Officer, you will work closely with the CEO and Director of Corporate Services, providing strategic analysis, coordination, and executive support to ensure smooth and efficient internal operations.

You will contribute to the effectiveness of Bonsucro’s governance through efficient coordination of Board meetings and process oversight. The role will also involve conducting strategic research and analysis to inform corporate strategies and policies.

The Governance and Executive Officer will assist the CEO prepare for impactful public engagements, corporate events, and key meetings and liaise across departments to drive initiatives, ensuring seamless communication and project delivery.

The ideal applicant will have significant previous experience providing high level administrative support to senior staff, ideally in a small to medium-sized not for profit organization. They will bring great attention to detail, their own initiative to move things forward and an ability to innovate to achieve a smooth running of the executive and corporate services functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide services supporting the governance of Bonsucro through monitoring internal governance processes, organisation of quarterly meetings of the Board of Directors and preparation of associated documents and minute-taking
• Conduct desk research and provide analytical insights to assist in the development of corporate strategies and policies.
• Assist the CEO’s preparation for public engagements, meetings, and corporate events, ensuring that they are well organised and informed for high-impact interactions.
• Act as a liaison between CEO and departments, ensuring smooth communication and timely delivery of tasks or inputs needed from various units.
• Coordinate and/or deliver key initiatives or special projects that fall under CEO or Director of Corporate Services purview, ensuring they align with the strategic objectives.
• Provide support to the Secretariat, Board, and their committees by organising meetings and preparing accurate, concise minutes. 

Person Specification

Essential criteria

Substantial experience in a similar role, ideally providing high level  administrative/ governance/ secretariat support to senior staff in an not for profit setting

Excellent organisational skills and proven ability to work with multiple priorities

Strong attention to detail

Proficient user of MS Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel and able to use other systems, such as CRM, etc

Familiarity with online communications tools (e.g. Teams, Zoom, etc.)

Strong ability to work independently and demonstrated initiative to deliver reliable services

Comfortable working in an international environment with appreciation of cultural differences

Able to find innovative solutions to ensure efficiency and effective delivery of duties

Interest in sustainability

Desirable

Language skills in Spanish or Portuguese

How to apply

Deadline for applications is 18 November with first interviews starting from 11 November, so early submission is strongly recommended.

This is a part-time position offering flexible hours (21 hours per week) to attract the best candidate. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to our dedicated team. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Deliver our Strategic plan: Collaborate with the Board and staff  to  implement  our compelling strategic vision for the project, ensuring alignment with our vision, mission and operational objectives.
• Financial Sustainability: Spearhead fundraising initiatives, secure diverse funding streams, and manage budgets effectively to ensure the charity’s  long-term financial health. This will include a strong focus on grants, bid  writing and cultivating relationships with funding partners.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee the effective delivery of all programmes and projects, ensuring high-quality standards and compliance with relevant statutory requirements, policies and procedures.
• Team Leadership: Foster a positive and supportive work environment that empowers staff, promotes professional development, and encourages creativity and innovation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, community partners, parents, families, funders, and the public, effectively communicating the charity’s  impact.

About You:

The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of leadership skills, experience, and a genuine commitment to our mission. Essential criteria include:

• Proven Leadership: Minimum 2 years of experience in a senior leadership role, ideally within the charity sector, demonstrating successful organisational management, strategic planning, board  and team leadership.
• Financial Acumen: Extensive experience in financial planning, budgeting, bid writing  and securing funding for charitable organisations, with a proven track record in results and diversifying income streams.
• Collaborative Approach: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships, inspire teams, and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Passion for Impact: A deep understanding of the challenges facing vulnerable young people and families, coupled with a genuine desire to make a tangible difference in their lives.

Relevant Qualification: A degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in a business/management related subject or a relevant professional qualification

Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.

Title: Finance and Support Services Officer

Location: Benin

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract

Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply

Principle Accountabilities

• Support financial control and manage risk.
• Ensure conformity to the organisational Financial Framework.
• Implement Financial Management & Controls.
• Oversee Financial Planning and Budgeting.
• Conduct Financial Monitoring & Audits.
• Maintain and monitor financial records.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and governance requirements.
• Manage logistics, supplies, and purchases according to procurement policy and procedures.
• Ensure IT equipment and connectivity for office functionaries in line with ICT policies.
• Support, administer, and strengthen financial management, accountability, and capacities of partners.
• Facilitate collaboration between finance and programme teams for joint review of project/programme reports, planning, and analysis.
• Develop and provide grant management support for both restricted and unrestricted funding.
• Support proper financial monitoring of projects, including auditing of funds provided.
• Implement HR policies and procedures, such as payroll and training.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations.

This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.

About you

The Finance and Support Services Manager will be a highly skilled professional with a strong background in financial management, risk control, and compliance. They will ensure adherence to the organisational Financial Framework, including implementing financial management and controls, planning and budgeting, monitoring and audits, and maintaining financial records. The manager will also ensure compliance with local regulations and governance requirements.

The ideal candidate will support and strengthen financial management, accountability, and capacities of partners, fostering collaboration between finance and programme teams for joint project/programme reviews, planning, and analysis. They will develop and provide grant management support for both restricted and unrestricted funding, and ensure proper financial monitoring of projects, including auditing of funds.

Jobholder Requirements

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Relevant professional accounting qualification or a bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or relevant volunteering or work experience.
• Demonstratable working experience, ideally in an INGO environment, but experience in audit and government organisations would also be advantageous.
• Experience in financial management, programme and project management, and administration.
• Project financial management and data analysis skills.
• Ability to represent Sightsavers with key external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Proficiency in IT skills, including Excel, MS Word, an accounting package, and emailing.
• Ability to understand and work with project budgets, forecasts, and reports.
• Knowledge of SYCEBNL.

Desirable:

• Speaking French would be desirable.
• Experience in supporting financial control and managing risk.
• Familiarity with organisational Financial Frameworks and financial management controls.

Please ensure that all applications are completed in English to facilitate the review process.

Closing date: 4 November 2024

Next Steps

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

Due to project deadlines, we are keen to fill this role as quickly as possible so applications will be considered as soon as they are received.

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

The Head of Fundraising is an exciting new role developed for the Society to increase fundraising and develop additional income streams to enhance the sustainability of the Society. They will help deliver the Transformation Plan, an exciting new project for Scotland’s oldest learned antiquarian Society to help deliver the Society’s vision: “Scotland’s past is for everyone to research, share, enjoy and protect, home and abroad”.

The Transformation Plan includes the acquisition and redevelopment of a B-listed building in central Edinburgh to co-create the most inclusive, low-carbon and heritage-rich space to work, visit and participate. This will become a heritage hub for Scotland’s past, helping to bring heritage alive for a wide range of public audiences. This role will provide the necessary vision, leadership, and fundraising skills which will enable the Society to achieve its fundraising targets and enhance its development program.

They will be an effective fundraiser and key contact for grant giving organisations, personal donations and legacies. They will report directly to the Director sharing collective responsibility to deliver the Society’s strategy and vision.

Initially on a 2.5-year fixed term contract, with the possibility of extension subject to funding, the post will work as part of the senior management team and liaise directly with staff, Councillors (trustees), members (known as Fellows) and other organisations and individuals to ensure the successful delivery of their responsibilities.

The post will have the following immediate priorities:

· Helping develop and submit a major stage one Development Phase National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) grant application in collaboration with the Director and others, creating an engaging and successful proposal and case for support (part of an overall c£6m Transformation Plan project)

· Development and delivery of a major fundraising campaign based on personal giving, grant applications and other fundraising activities

· Working with staff and Councillors to develop the required transformation of the Society to deliver maximum public benefit in line with the Society’s vision and mission

· Line managing staff as required

Main Responsibilities

Strategy and planning

· Development and delivery of a fundraising campaign (including grant funding, individual and organisational donations, and other fundraising activities) for a c£6m project, setting targets in collaboration with the Director and meeting them, creating engaging and successful proposals and cases for support

· Lead the annual fundraising planning process to produce effective strategies to achieve income targets across a range of revenue streams

· In cooperation with the Director, lead the development of a long-term fundraising strategy to achieve agreed long term Society goals and vision

· Identify new potential income streams and produce strategies to access these funds

Fundraising

· Build and manage an effective fundraising team (across the Society staff and volunteers as required) that delivers fundraising income meeting set targets

· Oversee the management of a grant and trust income programme, supporting staff as necessary and ensuring production of effective, high-quality proposals and reports

· Oversee the management of an individual giving programme, supporting staff as necessary and ensuring production of effective, high-quality donor development and reports

· Lead on development of new funding streams

· Develop and maintain effective supporter journeys for the development of relationships and retention

Senior Management

The Head of Fundraising is a member of the Society’s Senior Management Team (SMT) and as such the post-holder will be expected to play a proactive role in the management of the Society including:

· Organisational strategic planning and development

· Income and expenditure budget planning and management

· Advising members of SMT on the availability of funds and the viability of obtaining funds to support initiatives

· Contribute to leadership decisions on all aspects of policy, development and organisation

· Playing a significant role in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of Society strategy and action plans

· To participate as an active member of the SMT, attending meetings and producing reports as required

· Attending Finance, Audit and Risk Committee meetings to report and give advice on fundraising matters

· Attending and participating in Council (trustee meetings) and producing reports as required

· Contribute to establishing and delivering on the core values of the Society

· Attend and participate in relevant events

A full job description is available.

Person Specification

The Head of Fundraising will have substantial fundraising and management experience, a talent for building relationships and a proven track record in securing funds from statutory sources, foundations, trusts and major donors. They will be a key contact for grant giving organisations, personal donations and legacies. They will report directly to the Director sharing collective responsibility to deliver the Society’s strategy and vision. As such they will need the following:

Requirements - essential

· At least three years’ experience in a similar role

· Demonstrable record of major capital fundraising leadership and delivery, ideally within a charitable organisation but others will be considered

· A track record of successful fundraising, including sizeable NLHF applications

· Experience of utilising the strength of an organisational brand for charity/business development

· Proven track record of meeting challenging income targets

· Proven ability to build, manage and develop key stakeholder, client and donor relationships including developing and managing individual donors and development of legacy giving

· Experience of developing and implementing strategic and business plans

· Strong leadership skills

· Track record of bringing innovative creative thinking and fresh ideas to an organisation and/or its services

· Knowledge of the fundraising environment including regulations around due diligence and compliance

· Knowledge of a range techniques and disciplines which will support the cost-effective generation of income for the Society

· Excellent interpersonal and networking skills

· Exceptionally convincing and persuasive written and oral skills with the ability to present and convey complex ideas and issues clearly and coherently to a diverse range of audiences

· Ability to secure Senior Management and Board approval for strategy

· Demonstrable ability to evaluate the type of initiatives and programs within the scope of the post and initiate, develop and deliver new initiatives that build on their successes

Aptitude

· Inclusive management style with experience of line management

· Ability to work flexibly, including occasional weekend and out-of-hours work

· Strong commitment to the values and ethos of the organisation

· The ability to drive and embed lasting change

· Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously, take initiative, make decisions and achieve ambitious targets

· Demonstrable commitment to inclusive working, ensuring equality and valuing diversity

Requirements - desirable

· Experience of working in a charitable organisation

· Experience of working in a membership organisation

· Experience and understanding of working with heritage organisations

· Understanding of the main issues facing the heritage sector

· Entrepreneurial outlook

· Experience of matrix management

· Evidence of Continued Professional Development relevant to the role purpose and level

Further Information

This post is an initial 2.5-year (30 month) full-time contract which will be extendible subject to funding. There will be a short probationary period during which time your skills and suitability for the position will be assessed. Development of fundraising for the Transformation Plan will be the immediate priority. A lot of work has already been undertaken by the Society in preparing for an NLHF application as part of this, but the skill and experience of this post will ensure it has the maximum chance of success. This will include liaising with others, including NLHF staff and our consultants, the More Partnership.

The tasks and role will develop in line with the requirements in that application and the implementation of the Transformation Plan and will be reviewed after the submission of the initial NLHF bid. However, the core responsibilities will remain the development and delivery of successful fundraising strategies, increasing income to the Society.

The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and believes that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and encourage all interested individuals to apply.

A full job description is available.

The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland

The Society has been around for over 240 years, actively supporting the study and enjoyment of Scotland’s past, ensuring everyone to research, share, enjoy and protect its heritage, home and abroad. We are now looking to contract a new role created to help us enhance the organisation and increase its sustainability into the future.

What we do

The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is a heritage charity (SC010440) with global membership providing expertise, support and resources to enhance and promote the understanding and enjoyment of Scotland’s past. It empowers and facilitates research and innovation, advocating as an independent voice for heritage, and sharing knowledge of the past with everyone. For more information please refer to our website.

Role: Finance Business Partner
Location: London (Hybrid working)
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Department: Finance
Contract: Full time

As a Finance Business Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving the financial success of our social research projects. You’ll be the strategic advisor to our research leaders, ensuring every decision is backed by solid financial analysis and aligned with our commercial objectives. This is not just a finance role—it's a chance to shape the future of social research with your commercial acumen.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Partner with Research Directors to drive financial performance, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Commercial Insight: Provide insightful analysis on profitability, project margins, and return on investment, turning complex data into actionable business strategies.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the financial planning process, from budgeting to forecasting, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
• Performance Monitoring: Develop and implement KPIs to track project performance, driving continuous improvement and identifying growth opportunities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the financial liaison between senior management and project teams, translating financial data into compelling narratives that inform strategic decisions.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring the long-term sustainability and profitability of our research projects.
• Bids & Costing: Experience working in bids and costing.

To perform any other reasonable duties that NatCen may require that are consistent with the broad nature of the job. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Commercial Savvy: You’re more than a number cruncher—you understand the commercial landscape and can navigate it with ease.
• Analytical Excellence: You have a knack for turning data into insights and insights into action.
• Stakeholder Management: You're a strong communicator, capable of influencing decision-makers at all levels.
• Experience: Proven experience in a finance business partnering role, ideally within research, consulting, or a similar industry.
• Qualification: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, finalist or part qualified, with a strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Follow the requirements of our Operating Standards, and also to meet the requirements of all our ISO standards
• Other duties which may be required from time to time

This job description may be changed from time to time at the discretion of management 

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, an excellent working environment (including a home/office hybrid working environment), you will be working for the largest independent social research organisation in the UK. We are proud of the benefits we offer our employees which include:

• 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) and flexible working
• Generous company pension scheme
• Life insurance and health cash plan
• Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loan
• Career development, professional subscriptions support and mentoring support from industry-leading experts.

About the National Centre for Social Research

At The National Centre for Social Research we believe that social research has the power to make life better. By really understanding the complexity of people’s lives and what they think about the issues that affect them, we give the public a powerful and influential role in shaping services that can make a difference to everyone. And as an independent, not-for-profit organisation we’re able to focus our time and energy on meeting our clients’ needs and delivering social research that works for society.

Fair to Nature Advisory and Project Development Officer
Reference: SEP20241930
Location: Flexible in England
Salary: £32,022.00 - £34,377.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
Contract: Fixed-Term for12 months
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

This advisory role will play a key contribution to help grow the RSPB’s Fair to Nature programme and improve habitats to protect and restore nature and wildlife on UK farms with one specific major business partner, and also with a wide range of other farmers and businesses.

What's the role about?

For the key strategic business partnership the role will visit farmer-suppliers and provide in-person habitat advice to improve the conditions for biodiversity on the farms visited.

You will use this insight and experience to provide the content to help inform communications tools and a broader advisory programme for other farms within the partnership (you will not be responsible for the communications execution).

For other Fair to Nature farmers, and businesses directly linked to them, you will prepare for and complete advisory visits and follow up with applicant Fair to Nature farmers and share the benefits of Fair to Nature certification. You will advise them on how to comply with the FtN Standard and help them complete their Farm Plan.

Essential knowledge, skills and experience:

• Knowledge of land management practices that deliver nature and wider environment benefits on farmland.
• Understanding of the ecology of main farmland taxa, particularly those of conservation concern.
• Understanding of agricultural systems and how conservation management may impact on farming practice.
• Able to communicate effectively with farmers and advise them on land management for nature.
• Ability to be self-motivated and work efficiently within a defined work plan. This necessitates the ability to plan and organise their own work.
• Competent IT user (e.g. MS packages, Outlook etc).
• An ability to produce clear written communications.
• Proven time management and organisational skills to meet project deadlines.
• Experience of working with farmers.
• Experience of giving land and / or habitat management advice.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Experience of working to a standard project management approach.
• Experience of collaborating with food businesses

Closing date: 23:59, Tue, 5th Nov 2024

The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.

We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 15 November 2024.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

As part of this application process, you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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

No agencies please.

We are looking for an experienced Business/Office Manager to join our team to support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Senior Youth Work Manager, Board of Directors/Trustees and our wider team of youth workers and volunteers as well as providing general business administration and office management. 

This role offers lots of opportunity to bring your business management skills to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the operational side of the charity.

Age UK is currently recruiting for a Procurement Coordinator on a permanent basis to help support the Head of Procurement in the management of all Age UK's procurement activities. This will involve managing end to end procurement processes on lower value projects with the support and guidance from our Head of Procurement, overseeing RFQ and tender activities alongside our Procurement as a Service provider and on-boarding new suppliers.

If you have good attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and are comfortable negotiating with suppliers, please review the job description below for a more exhaustive list of responsibilities.

This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our linked office for this role is in London and you would be expected to attend the office once a week.

If you have passion for the mission and values of Age UK, combined with a desire to contribute to positive social impact, this role may be for you!

Age UK internal grade - 7L.

Must haves:

* Demonstrable experience of working in a procurement related position.
* Experience of involvement in procurement processes and procedures such as Request For Quote, Request For Proposal and Invitation To Tender.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programmes (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
* Ability to analyse and accurately interpret and report on financial and commercial data.
* Understanding of supplier contracting and onboarding processes.
* Working knowledge of principles of negotiation, supplier management and contract administration.
* Strong communication skills and ability to clearly present and explain complex and/or technical information.

Great to haves:
* Member of the Charted Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or interest in future study towards CIPS qualification.
* Experience of working with or managing insurance broking providers

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Care Navigator (Diabetes)

Salary: £27,527 - £30,831 per annum + 6% pension

Employment type: 12 months (possible extension)

Hours: 36 hours per week

Based at: Haringey GP Federation offices (or as assigned)

Closing date: 11 November 2024 at 12noon

Interviews: 15 November 2024

Job Reference: 2024006

The Bridge Renewal Trust in partnership with Haringey GP Federation and North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group are delivering a new Pan-Haringey Diabetes Care Navigation Service. 

As a Care Navigator, you will provide support to people whose diabetes is not well managed or who are not engaging with health professionals, in particular, deprived and vulnerable groups within this cohort. You will support people to access diabetes information and/or education in their own language, improve their ability to navigate the health and care system and improve their confidence to self-manage their condition. This is a new and exciting approach to working with people with diabetes in Haringey.

The Bridge Renewal Trust is a charity that delivers practical ways that people can live healthier, long and fulfilling lives – thus playing our part in working towards reducing health inequalities and building stronger communities.

Are you a passionate and dynamic individual with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills; and a proven track record of working in a multi-disciplinary team, working closely with GP practices and other healthcare professionals, the general public and voluntary sector? Ability to speak Somali, Bengali or another Haringey community language would be desirable.

We are currently recruiting for a Care Navigator who will enable people to better utilise resources in the voluntary and community sector.  This will in part be by direct work with individuals, and also by collating information about voluntary and community resources locally, to share with individuals and health professionals in clinics and GP practices.

This is a unique opportunity to join a progressive organisation where we value and reward the performance of our staff. 

To apply, please email your CV with contact details of two referees, a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification and completed equal opportunities monitoring form.

For a full job description, please visit the Bridge Renewal Trust website.

Company registration No: 06949568, Registered Charity No: 1131941

The National Lottery Community Fund is looking for a skilled and proactive Network Engineer to become part of their compact IT Infrastructure Team located in Birmingham. This role will report directly to the Head of IT Infrastructure. Hybrid office working is available, though occasional travel to various UK sites will be required.

As a Network Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing our IT network, ensuring optimal performance, up-to-date security, and reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Be an integral part of the Team and act as the go to person and SME for networking requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Network Engineers, Infrastructure Engineers, Security Team and Project Managers to understand and address their requirements.
• Manage and optimise network infrastructure, including on-premise networks, public cloud (Azure) networks, virtual networks and WAN technologies.
• Configure and manage Firewalls, Routers, Access Points, Switches, SD-WAN and Networking Appliances.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of networking, including TCP/IP protocols, subnetting, VLANs, load balancing, and VPNs.
• Apply strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve network issues.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Monitor network performance, identify and resolve bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with service desk staff, providing education and support while resolving network-related tickets.
• Be responsible for end-to-end delivery of the Project tasks.
• Lead networking element of projects to improve production environments.
• Configuring and installing hardware in both office and data centre environments.
• Ability to write clear, concise technical documentation such as Network Designs.
• Responsible for ensuring that any designs produced are in line with the current network architecture and infrastructure strategy documentation and are fit for purpose.
• Contribute to design and architecture discussions.
• Mitigate Pen Test and Audit findings.
• Participate in out of hours implementations of change/support as required.
• Accurate estimation of workload and timelines for delivery.
• Support and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Compliance to regulatory and mandatory policies.
• Relevant vendor management experience.
• Provide timely updates and whenever necessary timely escalation of issues to right stakeholders.

Interview dates: 28th / 29th November (online for 45 minutes)

Location: Birmingham - We have a hybrid, flexible approach to working and this role can be office based along with homeworking.

On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below

Essential criteria

• 3+ years in network administration and deployment.
• Experience with Cisco Switches, including configuration, security, and firmware updates.
• Knowledge of Firewalls (Preferentially Barracuda and Azure Firewalls).
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and architectures, networking (NSG, VNet peering, UDR, Private Link/Endpoint, Azure Firewall, load balancer).
• Knowledge of Aruba SilverPeak SD-WAN.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents escalated from service desk support.

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of Arista Wireless Access Points.
• Zero Trust Network Architecture – Security Service Edge such as Netskope or Zscaler.
• Familiarity with PRTG, SolarWinds or similar monitoring tooling.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.) 

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Employee Relations to lead our Employee Relations team within the Trust on a 12 month fixed term contract. The ideal candidate will hold an MCIPD qualification or equivalent experience, with a deep understanding of employee relations and employment law best practices. You will navigate complex legal matters, ensuring compliance with employment legislation while fostering a fair and inclusive work environment. Your strategic business acumen will be essential as you make high-level decisions that impact the entire organization and confidently advise senior stakeholders.

In this role, you will leverage strong analytical skills to monitor and improve employee relations activities, proactively addressing trends to enhance policies and practices. You will also play a key role in driving employee engagement and culture change, aligning people strategies with the Trust’s values. Excellent interpersonal skills are vital as you build trusting relationships across all levels, ensuring that both managers and employees feel supported in a culture of partnership and effective resolution of concerns.

Your proven leadership experience in employee relations, along with expertise in handling complex cases and policy development, will empower your team and contribute to the Trust’s mission of maintaining a fair and equitable environment. If you are passionate about employee relations and ready to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply!

Home-Start Bradford District offers a unique service, recruiting and training volunteers who have parenting experience themselves to visit families with at least one child under five in their homes, offering informal, friendly and confidential support designed to increase the confidence and independence of families.

With a 25 year track record of delivering valued support to families and children in the area, Home-Start Bradford District is looking for a Business Manager (Co-leader) to bring a broad range of skills and experience which will develop and support the charity through its next phase of development. It's a varied and challenging role with considerable scope to make an impact on the organisation at an exciting time - working with a fantastic team making a huge difference to families across Bradford.

Working alongside our Operations Manager to co-lead the charity, you will together ensure that Home-Start Bradford District achieves its charitable objectives, working closely with the Board of Trustees to lead the team, implementing and continuing to develop the charity’s Strategic Plan, and ensuring that the necessary resources are in place to maintain the sustainability of the organisation.

The Business Manager will lead on the development and implementation of income generation, the financial management of the charity, the processes and administrative needs of the team, data and reporting, and the charity’s governance and legal obligations. They will need to make their mark quickly, identifying and generating new sources of income, with a particular focus on seeking commercial or unrestricted income.

Key responsibilities

This is a strategic role for which the key responsibilities are:

• Business development and strategic planning
• Income generation
• Financial understanding, budgeting and reporting
• Organising, understanding and communicating data
• Effective networking, PR and marketing
• Good governance

What we are looking for

As the successful candidate, you will have:

• demonstrable experience of leadership in an organisation of comparable scale and complexity
• experience of operating at Board level and capable of working with and alongside our board of trustees
• excellent knowledge of organisational development, with a successful track record of securing significant income
• proven experience of developing and implement wide-reaching strategies that successfully deliver objectives
• collaborative leadership skills with the ability to work alongside a Co-leader, and to bring out the best in a team
• a proven track record of taking financial responsibility, and setting and controlling large-scale budgets
• experience of organising, understanding and communicating data.