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Secret World Wildlife Rescue (SWWR) exists to relieve the suffering of British wildlife, to encourage respect and tolerance for wildlife and to further its conservation. SWWR strives to do this by:

· providing a public rescue, rehabilitation, and release service for injured, sick and orphaned wildlife.

· providing a learning and outreach programme, public education, and access to a unique wildlife experience.

· disseminating information and data, delivering professional training, and helping conservation projects, to improve knowledge and raise standards of wildlife care across the UK.

To maximise the potential funding available for Secret World Wildlife Rescue (SWWR), particularly through obtaining grants from trusts, foundations, local authorities and other sources.

This role will also be responsible for enhancing the reach and value of legacy fundraising at SWWR and building strong relationships with corporate supporters to help secure the financial sustainability of the Charity. 

Our Fundraising Manager is responsible for planning and preparing all fundraising and grants working alongside all departments to ensure projects are fulfilled from inception to fruition. The post holder takes care of medium- to long-term activities,  budgeting, planning and strategy, as well as being responsive to emerging opportunities and adapting to change. The Fundraising Manager is also the main point of contact for new and existing supporters, providing support and stewardship to the amazing individuals and organisations who want to help wildlife.

Alongside the above, the Fundraising Manager will also provide support to the current fundraising personnel and activities at SWWR, coordinating and supporting a range of tasks and functions to aid in the smooth running of the Charity. 

Fundraising is integrated into every part of SWWR’s operations. The Fundraising Manager works closely with colleagues in Education, Retail, Events, Finance, Volunteering, and Wildlife Care to understand their needs and provide support to aid in the smooth running of the Charity.

SWWR’s annual operational costs are approximately £900,000. The majority of funding is raised through supporter donations, fundraising events, trading activities and legacies. 

Main Responsibilities:

1. To develop and implement an agile fundraising and external relations strategy. 

2.      Maintain a diverse range of income streams

3.    Bid Writing & Reporting

4.    Legacy fundraising

5.      Corporate relationships

6.    Supporter engagement 

Employee Benfits:

•  SWWR provides a workplace pension to eligible employees
•  Employee Assistance Programme,
• eLearning opportunities
• Staff discount scheme
• Free parking

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a creative and friendly collaborative team. Your role will be central to the smooth day to day running of the charity, working alongside the Director of Operations to ensure systems are in place and data is correctly recorded to allow us to learn and grow. This role will also work with the Programmes team to ensure all aspects of our community classes are delivered efficiently. 

We are looking for someone who has strong organisational skills and is interested in building their project management skills.

We are excited to be sharing this brand-new vacancy with you! Made in Hackney is looking for a Coordinator to join our team. Read on for more information about this great new opportunity.

Post: Coordinator, Made In Hackney (MIH)
Hours: Full time

Contract: 12 months with possible extension
Location: Hybrid between Liberty Hall, 128 Clapton Common, London E5 9AA and home working
Salary: £27,500/annum
Holiday: 25 days (plus bank holidays)
Reports to:  Director of  Operations

Made In Hackney opened its doors in 2012 as the UK’s first fully vegan community cookery school and charity.

We collaborate with communities to showcase and develop skills, knowledge and inspiration to grow, cook and eat more plants.

The kitchen started as a response to global and local crisis – health inequalities, food access and climate change. These interconnected issues drive our mission to bring about positive change in the areas of community, health and environment with delicious, culturally varied, nutritious plant-based food at the centre of all we do.

Coordinator Job Description

Responsibilities include:

Operations

• Responsible for ensuring systems and processes are fit for purpose and utilised correctly across the organisation

• Responsible for accurately recording data and updating in Salesforce CRM; all class, programme and event information 

• Responsible for accurately recording in-kind donations on Salesforce for the cookery school programmes and events

• Coordinate administration using Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Forms,  Zoom, Eventbrite and Salesforce

• Responsible for collate online survey forms: inputting data from evaluation forms where required

Programmes Coordination

• Proactively support the development, improvement and implementation of effective administrative systems to support the smooth running of class, programme and event delivery at Made In Hackney

• Responsible for updating MIH website with all relevant class content; including class listings and formatting and printing recipes

• Be responsible for keeping accurate attendance records for reporting and funding purposes 

General Administration

• Providing administrative support to the MIH team as required

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Administration coordination experience with a wide range of skills including:

  •  Excellent and proven administrative ability and capacity to follow, develop and improve processes to a high standard

  •  Ability to work with CRMs and other data systems

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously

• Be able to work under own initiative and as a member of the MIH team

• Excellent attention to detail

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to communicate clearly with a range of people from diverse backgrounds and cultures

• Solutions focussed, with the ability to take initiative, problem solve, and think creatively

• Enthusiasm, energy and a positive attitude
   

BENEFITS

• Hybrid working between home and our office

• Training provided in Salesforce, Safeguarding Adults and Children, Emergency First Aid, Food Safety 

• Opportunity to join in cookery classes

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes counselling and physiotherapy

• Staff well-being and social activities throughout the year

• Quiet time working – the opportunity to work flexibly over the Christmas – See Annual Leave Policy for full details

• Pension Scheme
   

Equal Opportunity
MIH is an exciting and fast-paced place to work. We are proud to have a diverse team and we are committed to building on this and ensuring our workplace is inclusive and accessible. We have a strong commitment to promoting diversity, equality and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.

To Apply: Please send a CV with covering letter setting out how you meet the person specification to Georgia Parry, 

Deadline:  9am 2nd September 2024, though we encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be scheduling interviews as we get applications and reserve the right to close the job early

Post commences: As soon as possible after appointment

A world class drama school and educational charity, LAMDA – the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art – delivers exceptional vocational training in the performing arts. LAMDA’s core aim is to train and develop the best artists regardless of social or financial background. The Academy is at an exciting time in its evolution, paving the way for drama school training in the 21st century and developing multi-skilled creative artists and technicians. In order to ensure that its work is accessible to all, LAMDA is passionately committed to widening participation and operates a robust scholarship scheme, awarding significant support to one in five full-time students each year.

The Role

We are seeking a highly efficient and focused individual to coordinate and administrate the delivery of all LAMDA’s short courses and workshops.

Working within the Student & Academic services, you will ensure that inductions and welcome activities for short course students are booked, including excursions, theatre visits and social activities, as well as oversee the administration surrounding the successful delivery of LAMDA’s short courses, weekend workshops and the summer school.

The successful candidate will have strong communication skills both written and oral in order to effectively liaise with other departments and students. Additionally, you will be able to demonstrate excellent customer service and team working abilities, whilst keeping calm under pressure. 

Hours of work: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Application Process

For a full job description, please visit our website. 

We want you to have the opportunity to really tell us about yourself and explain to us why this opportunity is right for you. All applications will be judged on content, not on format.

To apply, please provide:

• A covering letter to tell us a little about yourself and why this position interests you
• Tell us what experience, knowledge and skills you have that meet the person specification outlined in the job description, include any practical examples that you may have
• CV
• Completed Equality and Diversity monitoring form

Application Deadline

Closing date for all applications: 5pm on Friday, 13th September 2024.

Interviews will be held w/c 23rd September 2024.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential values at LAMDA and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the benefits that a diverse workforce can bring to the Academy. We welcome applications from the Global majority, those with disabilities and from other under -represented groups. we are happy to provide recruitment information in accessible formats and a provision to accept applications in alternative formats.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.

LAMDA is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and adults that use our services and expects all employees and contractors to share this commitment. All LAMDA posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including background checks and the disclosure of criminal records where applicable. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all of our activities and services.

Registered Charity No: 312821.

This role is based in the UK on a remote homeworking contract or based in our London office. If the 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

The Senior Developer (Full-stack) plays a key role in developing and enhancing user-centric digital products at Christian Aid. This position focuses on delivering high-quality front-end (70%) and back-end (30%) solutions on the Drupal CMS, ensuring seamless and intuitive user experiences.

Working closely with the Technical Lead, you'll address complex challenges identified by stakeholders and user feedback, providing strategic direction and innovative solutions. This role is crucial to the success of our digital initiatives, requiring a blend of technical expertise, creativity, and strategic thinking.

Your responsibilities include developing and maintaining digital products, ensuring they meet user needs, adhering to accessibility standards, and maintaining brand integrity. Your work will be instrumental in creating engaging, user-friendly experiences that align with our organisational goals.

About you

You have extensive experience in front-end development, complemented by a solid understanding of back-end technologies. Your passion lies in creating products that prioritise user experience, and you excel at crafting intuitive, visually engaging interfaces. As a strong communicator, you can effectively translate technical concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

You're a forward-thinking developer who embraces new technologies and methodologies, staying up-to-date with industry trends and continually seeking to enhance your skills. You're a proactive problem solver, adept at navigating complex technical challenges and finding innovative solutions that align with business goals and user needs. Your user-centric approach ensures that the products you develop not only meet but exceed expectations, delivering exceptional digital experiences.

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.

Would you like to work flexibly, remotely, and with a small, friendly team? We're looking for someone to help us with our ambitious plans to support bullied children and their families. 

The Head of Income Generation and Partnerships will help us to identify new partners, support and grow existing partnership arrangements, and explore innovative ways to boost commercial training income.

Why work for Kidscape? 

• We support flexible working 
• We work remotely
• We're a family-friendly employer
• We're friendly and approachable 
• You'll be contributing to an incredible cause

What are we looking for? 

• Demonstrable knowledge of creating compelling partnership and funding applications 
• Well-proven community fundraising techniques and approaches 
• Knowledge and understanding of managing consultancy work 
• Innovative and challenging spirit 

You can find out more about what we're after in our job description and person spec.

When does it close?

The vacancy closes at 23:59 on the 16th September. Interviews will be held online on the 3 rd October. 

If you can no longer see the vacancy on CharityJob, head to the Careers page on our website and it'll be there!

Fundraising Lead  (Part-time, fixed-term contract)

Peers for the Planet (P4P) is the House of Lords cross-party climate and biodiversity action group bringing together over 160 members of the Lords to put climate change and biodiversity loss at the top of the political agenda. Since our launch in 2020 we’ve seen exciting momentum, building cross-party collaboration and winning world-leading legislative changes to  embed climate and nature requirements in areas as diverse as financial markets, pensions, energy, health, skills, R&D, built environment and much more.

A combination of seed funding and subsequent grants has enabled the organisation to flourish. Following a successful start-up phase, P4P is established as a valued, trusted and highly effective specialist in the climate policy landscape. Fundraising to support and sustain our objectives for the future is a top priority over the coming year.

Role Profile

We are excited to recruit an experienced fundraiser who will work closely with our Director and our Board of senior Parliamentarians in the House of Lords to meet our ambitious targets. This is our first dedicated fundraising role and is an opportunity for a fundraising specialist with considerable experience of managing relationships with funders and bringing in new funding partners. This could have been as a fundraising manager in a larger institution or as a Director or Head of Fundraising.

Our annual budget is around £700k a year, and the single key priority is to find someone who can help manage the relationships we have with 5-10 existing funders, and research, engage and bring in 5–10 additional funders as part of a funding portfolio, which may include high net worth individuals. We will prioritise those applicants with direct experience of finding and engaging new high value donors/granters. Whilst we welcome interest from candidates with a climate fundraising background, we would also strongly encourage applications from well-connected, dynamic fundraising experts with a strong track record of securing grants and donations in other fields.

This is a critical role for us to help realise a sustainable future for a unique organisation which punches above its weight in impact and which offers a flexible and warm working culture. The position is being offered on an initial 9 month contract but if we can find someone able to deliver on key objectives, we have every intention of extending the role and cementing it into our leadership team.

Our fundraising lead will have an exceptional track record of securing grants and in developing and operationalising funding strategies. You will be able to think both creatively and strategically, navigating the funder landscape with intelligence and confidence, and will drive fundraising activity forward and coordinate all the necessary processes and systems to enable this to happen effectively and efficiently. You will be a resourceful do-er, using your funder knowledge, financial acumen and communications skills to work both independently and in collaboration with our talented and supportive team. The role will cover:

Fundraising priorities:

• Develop/operationalise a fundraising strategy, leveraging the best return on investment of fundraising activity for the organisation and, where necessary, diversifying funding sources
• Along with the Director and Board, hold responsibility for meeting fundraising targets, including securing a mix of new grants/donors at the £10k-£250k+ level.
• Craft and coordinate compelling funding bids, drawing on the expertise of staff

Managing funder engagement:

• Coordinate a programme of engagement and internal systems/processes needed to nurture and steward a range of current and potential funder/donor relationships
• Work closely with the Board and staff to understand and build on pre-existing relationships with donors, Trustees and senior leaders at relevant trusts and foundations
• Undertake prospect research to identify new potential funders
• Deepen existing connections with the broader fundraising community, both within the climate/nature funders community but also in related/overlapping sectors
• Work with the Policy and Communications Lead to ensure that P4P’s organisational comms are compelling and meaningful for a broad spectrum of potential grant makers or donors
• Organise fundraising events

Insight & opportunity:

• Maintain latest insights on trends and issues, as well as on specific grant opportunities and other potential income streams, both in the climate funding sector and related/overlapping policy areas (health, finance, science, skills etc)
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the opportunities for P4P to drive positive change for climate and nature in order to identify new funding opportunities

Operations & finance:

• In collaboration with our Finance and Operations Manager, develop and maintain a thorough understanding of organisational budgets, funding gaps, resourcing requirements, and income targets in the short, medium and long term
• Coordinate reporting and monitoring for all grants and lead on maintaining our funder database
• Set up and lead the preparation (e.g. briefings) for meetings with current and potential funders, and ensure timely follow up
• Lead internal fundraising meetings with relevant colleagues/directors to support development, implementation and evaluation of our fundraising plans
• Take responsibility for internal training to embed fundraising skills across the team

Skills and experience

• Long-term experience of developing and delivering fundraising strategies and functions with an established track record of meeting fundraising goals
• Good knowledge of the funding landscape across a range of geographies and sectors, which may include climate and nature but also other subject fields that may intersect with or complement these
• Exceptional writing, editing and presentation skills; able to communicate with precision and in an engaging style
• Evidence of analytical skills and ability to think innovatively and creatively about funding opportunities, within political and other restraints
• Strong relationship and influencing skills, with evidence of ability to persuade and negotiate at a senior level
• Evidence of ability to respond with energy and speed to new and unexpected opportunities
• Strong understanding of fundraising regulation, governance and compliance, and of diverse giving models
• Strong process, planning, database management, budget and monitoring skills
• Commitment to P4P’s mission and to using your skillset for the good of people and planet

Experience: Min.7 years+ relevant experience

Salary: circa. £70,000 p.a. FTE, dependent on experience 

Start Date: Asap (negotiable)

Equality, diversity and inclusion: We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of their background, and we believe that we will be stronger and more effective as an organisation if our team represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skillsets. We acknowledge that the environment sector is among the least diverse in the UK and we particularly welcome applications from candidates with protected characteristics. We want job applicants to have a positive experience and are keen to draw out the best in everyone.  For those experiencing challenging financial circumstances, we can reimburse applicants' travel expenses for in-person interviews.

Contract: Fixed term 9 months (potential to extend) working 2-3 days per week (open to negotiation). The successful candidate will need to spend some time in Westminster but we strive to support our staff to work from different locations and regions.

Philanthropy Manager
Advancement
Full-time
Permanent
£42,400 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Sunday 15 September 2024

About us:

The British Museum is one of the world's best-known and most-visited museums in the world and it is free and open to all. The Museum looks after an extraordinary collection of objects that span time, culture and continents. Its eight million objects allow us to explore the diversity of human cultures and our common humanity.

The Advancement Department plays a vital role in advancing the Museum's mission, reach, and impact, fundraising for an array of exciting projects and activities. You will be joining the Philanthropy Team which has a track record of securing donations from a variety of supporters including philanthropic individuals and charitable foundations.

With bold plans for the future, and a new Director at the helm, it is an exciting time to join the Museum.

About the role:

Reporting to the Associate Head of Philanthropy, this post plays a key role in securing and stewarding major gifts from trusts and foundations. You will be managing and actively developing existing donors, as well as proactively identifying and cultivating new donor opportunities. The role will involve attending cultivation and stewardship events as well as liaising with the prospect research function and wider Philanthropy team.

For more information about this role, please refer to the job description.

About you:

The successful candidate will be an effective face-to-face fundraiser with experience of securing high value donations and managing the full lifecycle of significant donor relationships.

You will be highly motivated and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and financial targets, with excellent communication and people management skills. Strong administrative and organisational skills are essential for this role.

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays
• Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out what benefits a civil service pension provides).
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections
• Interest-free travel, bicycle and rental deposit loans
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

Additional details:

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details

The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

We offer a flexible way of working scheme that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you.

The Museum adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.

Individual Giving Fundraiser

We’re looking for someone whose communication and project skills will make a difference. Dougie Mac is not just seeking an Individual Giving Fundraiser – we are inviting a compassionate advocate to join our hospice mission.

Some of what you’ll do:

 Lead on Individual Giving projects: Plan, deliver and manage effective initiatives such as our flagship Light Up A Life donation campaign, our Regular Giving programme and seasonal donation asks, maximising donations and donor retention.

Forge meaningful supporter relationships: Working closely with our Marketing Team, you will create compelling communications and materials to show local people the impact they can make by supporting Dougie Mac.

 Maximise Gift Aid opportunities: Lead our efforts on maximising and promoting our Gift Aid scheme.  Dougie Mac currently claims over £170k of Gift Aid every year!

 Provide an excellent donor experience: Help to serve supporters who visit or contact our Fundraising Hub to make fundraising enquiries or to pay in their donations. Showing compassion, gratitude and keeping them well informed.

Qualities we value:

Excellence: Striving for excellence in everything you do, with a strong attention to detail.

 Great communicator: Whether it’s face-to-face or producing compelling written communications, you’re confident, compassionate and creative.

 Networking: Connecting with supporters and internal colleagues, you know how to build quality, meaningful relationships to benefit the hospice.

 Strategic Thinker: You see the big picture and know how to align fundraising with our hospice mission.

 Results Driven: Capable of seeing a project through from start to finish with the end goal of success and year on year growth always in mind.

In return, what you’ll get:

Meaningful impact: Your work directly impacts children, young adults, adults and the families we support.

Supportive Team: You will be part of a bigger Income Generation Team with this job being responsible for around £300k income and growing. Our Community Fundraising Team work closely together with a focus on delivering an exceptional supporter journey. We are a team of 4 staff and regular volunteers. Joining this team would take our headcount to 5. You will work a minimum of one day a week on our Fundraising Hub and will share an office with another Income Generation fundraiser for the remaining time.

Salary: £23,100k - £26k depending on experience/ qualifications with a clear progression plan and opportunities for study. Full time is 37.5 hours. Standard hours of work are 9am – 5pm across 6 days, Monday-Saturday. Saturday working will be on a 5 week rota basis working on our Fundraising Hub. Flexible working considered.

 Variety: No 2 days are ever the same, once 1 campaign is complete it’s onto the next and your time working on the Fundraising Hub will give an abundance of supporter interaction and variety.

An exceptional finance leader with proven experience of all the main elements of running and developing a finance function, including management and statutory accounts production, budget setting, forecasting, cashflow management, fund accounting and reserves monitoring.  In addition, the candidate will have experience of oversight of HR and IT functions, reporting to multiple boards, managing competing priorities and strategic leadership on the financial and operational elements of the business plan. 

Grants Specialist - Job Description

Location- UK & US

Salary Band UK - £51,050

Salary Band US - $85,246

All qualified candidates must submit a cover letter for consideration

About the Fund:

The Fund for Global Human Rights (the Fund) is a leading supporter of on-the-ground human rights groups around the world.  Dedicated to identifying and investing in the most effective human rights organizations in regions from Latin America to Africa to Southeast Asia, the Fund for Global Human Rights offers grants and facilitates technical support to ensure the long-term effectiveness and viability of front-line groups working in challenging conditions with scant resources.

As an employer active in the field of human rights, The Fund is deeply committed to the overall well-being of its staff.  It envisions a people centric workplace characterized by compassion, empathy, and balance. Its values are respect, integrity, agility, sustainability, and inclusivity. As the organization adapts and changes, it looks to its values to root and guide itself. Values are woven into The Fund Theory of Change and used to guide its direction and make decisions.

This is an exciting time at the Fund, having been undertaking a Strategic Review and being about to embark on an Operational Review to optimize our internal structures and systems to support the delivery of the Fund’s mission and strategic direction.

Your role:

The Grantmaking Operations team sits within the Fund’s Operations department and is primarily focused on ensuring that resources are reaching frontline activist organizations. The team seeks to hire a Grants Specialist who will report to the Managers of Grantmaking Operations and manage the Fund’s most complex grantmaking programs.

The successful candidate will join a high-performing, enthusiastic grants management team, a deeply committed global staff, and an organization constantly learning and adapting to global contexts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

Grantmaking

• Manage due diligence and enhanced grantmaking protocols for a highly complex and high-volume portfolio of grants spanning 50+ countries.
  • Inform the development and implementation of grantmaking plans, ensuring they are robust and responsive to changing contexts and needs.
  • Research compliance and financial regulation for various country contexts as needed and flag potential areas of risk to the Manager of Grantmaking Policy and Models.
  • Identify and flag operational challenges that may have an impact on programmatic grantmaking ambitions, potential donor commitments or grantmaking advisory bodies.
  • Coordinate with Program and Grantmaking Operations to ensure grants and grantee relationships are managed according to their risk level and operating context.
  • Together with Program, Fundraising and Finance teams coordinate grant recommendation processes and timeline for grantmaking portfolios.
    • Prepare and organize applicant materials and prospective grantee documents for all LEF cohorts.
    • Manage incoming grant proposals and evaluate eligibility of prospective grantees in line with grantmaking due diligence protocols.
    • Serve as the primary point of contact for grantees, enhancing grantee relations and maintaining communication in multiple languages, including but not limited to English and French.
    • Coordinate translation of grant and program related materials in line with portfolio grantmaking, (i.e., ensuring all grant and program documents are tailored according to program initiatives and compliance needs)
    • Participate (and lead as needed) in regular check-ins, strategic meetings and retreats to help coordinate the workflow of grantmaking, shape grantmaking budgets and collaboration with external stakeholders.
    • Actively contribute to fundraising stages by integrating data-driven insights and compelling narratives in proposals and evaluation reports.

Database and Systems Administration

• Contribute to the management of the Fund’s grants management system.
  • Maintain accurate grant and grantee records – updating grant, organization and contact records daily, updating budget trackers periodically and ensuring OFAC compliance.
  • Generate reports and dashboards for colleagues across departments, as needed.
  • Code all grantmaking requests and budgeting information.
• Enhance the grants management system functionalities, including coding and back-end development for improved user experience and data integrity.
  • Collaborate with Grantmaking Operations colleagues to test new releases to grantmaking database, identifying improvements and addressing bugs.
  • Contribute to the design and creation of the EOI and proposal forms in the grants management system.
  • Facilitate the successful launch of newly implemented workflows and forms within the grants management system by identifying and assisting in the resolution of issues, ensuring optimal functionality and user experience.
  • Support the design and implementation of grantee portals to facilitate efficient interactions and reporting.
  • Collaborate with Grants Management colleagues to test new releases to grantmaking database, identifying improvements and addressing bugs.

Project Coordination

• Lead on GM internal projects; brainstorming and implementing workflow solutions to team endeavors, ensuring cohesive and aligned project reporting and closing.
• Provide support to the Manager of Grantmaking Systems & Projects
  • Support engagement with all project stakeholders, gathering and integrating feedback to improve project management processes.
  • Proactively identify risks associated with projects; recommending effective solutions to ensure successful implementation.
  • Inform the scheduling and coordination of project activities, including meetings and deadlines, in coordination with Legal Empowerment Fund team.
  • Document project outcomes and adaptations; ensuring learning is embedded in LEF grantmaking operations.

Your Team:

This position is part of the Fund’s Grantmaking Operations Team. The team is comprised of one Director, two Managers and four Specialists spread between the US and UK offices. This position will report to the Manager of Systems & Projects and will be based in the UK or US.

You Have - Candidates should demonstrate the following range of skills, experience, and qualities:

• Three years of relevant work experience, e.g., managing workflows, projects, and processes + at least one year of complementary education or experience working in human rights, program, or fundraising
• Demonstrated experience navigating legal and financial frameworks in the UK/US and working knowledge of international grantmaking funding trends and nuances.
• Strong project management skills, including software and people and process management.
• Initiative and strong sense of follow up, demonstrating the ability to keep track of multiple streams of cross-sectional work, and drive forward momentum.
• Diplomacy and the ability to manage sensitive data in a confidential and appropriate manner.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Exceptional and consistent attention to detail while managing complex tasks and/or large work portfolios in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communica6tion skills with the ability to convey information accurately and listen effectively.
• Working knowledge of databases and proficiency in Microsoft Office Teams among other applications
• Strategic and analytical thinker; anticipates the impact of changes—small and large on workflows and process.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Fluent in English and strong working proficiency in French (written and verbal)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (I.E. NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT CRITICAL)

• Experience in a non-profit environment; grants management experience at private or public foundation a plus.
• Experience in or demonstrated interest in human rights and/or social justice issues.
• Additional language proficiency, especially in French, Spanish, or Arabic.
• Familiarity with US and/or UK non-profit compliance requirements and best practices.
• Familiarity with grants management systems, especially Fluxx.

The ideal candidate will also possess the following attributes:

• A constructive and solutions-oriented approach to problem solving.
• Works proactively to address molehills before they become mountains.
• Comfortable in a fast-moving, ever-changing environment.
• Enterprising, curious, and willing to take on new projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and thrives in collaborative, diverse team settings.
• Customer service oriented; understands who we serve and considers the client(s) when managing change.

Job Title:    Senior Programme Manager

Reporting to:    Director of Transformations

Responsible for:  Chef Trainers

Hours/days:    40 hours per week

Location:  Flexible / hybrid with a minimum of one day per week in the Brixton office. The role will require regular travel to various locations in London, and some national travel with overnight stays, so would therefore not suit fully remote working.

Salary:    £45,000 FTE

Deadline:    Midday 19th September 2024

This is a unique opportunity for a person with experience in delivering training programmes, to lead our School Chef Educator Programme. This programme supports school chefs to improve their school food, and begin their journey as food educators. We are looking for someone with the drive to continue to scale this programme nationally.

Who we are

Chefs in Schools is a young, ambitious charity that’s rapidly growing. Our mission is to improve kids' health, through improving school food & food education. We focus our efforts in areas of high socio-economic deprivation, where more than a third of children are entitled to free school meals, and diet-related disease is driving further inequality. 

We support and train school kitchen teams to serve the best, freshest and tastiest food possible, alongside meaningful food education. We share learning and resources, aiming to inspire and enable others to follow our lead.

We’re backed by some of the biggest names in food and have ambitious targets to ensure every child has access to incredible school food and food education,  setting them up for life with the skills and knowledge to feed themselves well.

About you and the role

In this role, you will manage and scale the School Chef Educator Programme, a 10-week training initiative for school kitchen staff. You’ll oversee delivery, manage Chef Trainers, and collaborate with our School Engagement Manager to build partnerships that help us scale delivery of this programme. Focused mainly in London but with UK-wide responsibilities, you'll ensure high-quality, impactful training.

The School Chef Educator Programme covers topics such as Reducing Food Waste and Food Education. It is delivered in a blended learning format, through a mix of in-person training, bitesize webinars, and our online learning website. 

Your week might include meeting partners, booking training venues, scheduling sessions, recruiting schools, attending webinars, and supporting Chef Trainers at events.

You will be joining a dynamic and growing charity who are passionate about delivering exceptional training, skill sharing, expertise and know-how to advance the quality of food preparation, food service and food education in schools.

You will have an understanding of the context that we operate in, education and food sectors. You will have strong people skills, be highly organised and have the ability to manage effective partnerships with external organisations.

The responsibilities, skills and experience listed below are intended to give you an idea of what we need for this role. If you don’t meet every requirement but feel you would be able to work with us to deliver the majority of them, we urge you to apply anyway. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and for us the most important ‘experience’ is passion for our mission. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.  

We want to get to know you at the interview and understand we can do this best if you’re at ease. We’re an inclusive employer and work hard to create a welcoming working environment for everyone, including appointing a neurodiversity champion to help us identify how we can make our work environment work for everyone. If you need adjustments to the interview process please let us know.

As we work with children and young people, an offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance, in line with our safeguarding policy.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure high-quality programme delivery aligned with our vision and values.

• Manage programme logistics, including scheduling and venue booking.

• Lead national expansion and develop proposals for schools, trusts and caterers.

• Liaise with senior school leaders and manage relationships with sponsors.

• Monitor programme costs and risks, and ensure legal compliance.

• Drive high uptake for our fully funded training places.

• Evaluate and document programme impact and best practices.

• Maintain accurate data and support Chef Trainers with reporting.

• Oversee training material development and programme improvement.

• Line manage Chef Trainers.

• Keep our contacts database up to date with participant, partner, and programme data.

• Assist with programme delivery and provide guidance to Chef Trainers as needed.

• Ensure effective management of our Learning Management System (LMS), including version control and legal compliance, with day-to-day tasks delegated as appropriate.

Essential Skills & experience include:

• Passion for improving child health through better food and education

• You are good at building relationships, offering support while also being able to challenge when necessary

• Experience in delivering and designing training (in-person and online)

• You have experience in delivering, developing and/or rolling out training programmes at scale

• You have experience working with and managing relationships with different organisations and partners

• Clear communication and presentation skills

Desirable:

• Experience scaling programmes nationally

• Strong organisational and planning abilities

• You are comfortable using digital tools and can manage resources on an online platform while also bringing new ideas to enhance the learning experience

• You have hands-on experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), including managing users, updating content, and solving technical issues

• Experience in team leadership or management

Benefits

You would be joining a friendly, supportive team who work hard, but believe in a healthy work / life balance. We seek a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge. Joining a small, collaborative team means you’ll be able to contribute to, and draw on, a variety of projects and strategic insights.

We offer 33 days (pro-rata for part time positions) of holiday per year, including bank holidays, a Cycle to Work scheme, hybrid working, free access to the CODE app for discounted restaurants & hospitality venues, enhanced parental leave. We are committed to developing our team and will support you with relevant training opportunities including £250 towards elective training and development of your choice.

We also offer Bupa Dental Insurance, Income Protection Insurance, as well as access to the AIG Smart Health Platform which offers health benefits including free rapid access online GP appointments, free counselling and wellbeing support.

Application process

In line with our commitment to ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we will invite candidates to interview based on their answers to a series of questions related to their day-to-day job. Please follow this link to answer the questions and submit your application.

We recommend that you develop your answers offline and copy them in when you’re ready to ensure you don’t lose your work if interrupted.
 

Your answers will go through our sifting process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a first interview online on 1st October. Second interviews will take place on Tuesday 8th October at our office in Brixton, London.

At the second interview, we will also ask you to complete a short task. You have 15 mins to complete this task. The interview overall will take a maximum of one hour.

Expected duration of this application process: 6 weeks

First interviews will be held virtually, on 1st October

Second interviews will be held in person, on 8th October

The Assistant Chief Operating Officer will support the Chief Operating Officer in their duties, principally in assisting with administration of the revised governance introduced as part of the Cathedrals Measure, as well as emerging requirements in Safeguarding and Net Zero.

Vacancy: Legal, Policy and Advocacy Adviser

Location: UK-based, split between remote work and occasional travel to London office.

Hours: 32 hours

Salary: £40-45,000

Holiday: 22 days pro rata (for a 32 hour full-time working week), plus additional paid days off between Christmas and New Years 

Period: 12-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.

Application deadline: 12 September 2024

Start date: As soon as possible.

About CRIN

This is who we are and what we’re fighting for

CRIN is a creative human rights organisation focused on children’s rights. We press for rights - not charity - and campaign for a genuine shift in how governments and societies view and treat children. Our goal is a world where the human rights of children and young people are recognised, respected and enforced, and where every rights violation has a remedy.

We work on many issues, from the survival of the planet, to sexual violence, to civil and political rights, to the right to bodily integrity, privacy, expression and information, to how children’s rights are affected by new technology. 

We advocate for international institutions like the UN, as well as governments and professionals, to adopt strong children’s rights policies. We undertake legal research and analysis and propose better policies where these are lacking. Through critical thinking, artwork and our vision for the future, we encourage people to think differently about the world we live in.

About the role

This is why we need you

Guided by our CRIN Code, we are committed to building a team that represents a wide range of experiences, locations, backgrounds, heritage and perspectives. We understand that the world and its problems cannot be looked at in isolation and that everything is connected.

Achieving change for children’s rights - and addressing the root causes that allow violations to occur in the first place - requires a variety of approaches and voices. How CRIN works on each issue varies depending on the need and our ability to bring about change. However, a bedrock of our work is using the law to uphold stronger standards for children’s rights.

The international human rights framework, including the UN system, has been under strain - and while we think it’s important to simultaneously focus on other channels for change, we also want to continue to be a critical friend at the global level.

This is who we’re looking for

We are looking for someone who can lead our work on national security and armed conflict. We need someone who has a strong understanding of the children’s rights and human rights legal framework and who has experience conducting advocacy at the global level. This person must be skilled at building relationships with key stakeholders - both allies and targets at different levels.

In particular, you would provide leadership on how children’s rights are impacted by counter-terrorism measures, including working on UK-based and international campaigning. You would also be responsible for exploring the expansion of CRIN’s work on children and armed conflict internationally.

You would work closely and collaboratively with numerous members of the CRIN team, including the Co-Directors and the Children’s Rights and National Security Coordinator. Your responsibilities would include:

• Leading CRIN’s work on children’s rights and national security and armed conflict;

• Building relationships and conducting advocacy with relevant decision-makers, including government and UN policymakers;

• Building and developing relationships with relevant organisations and individuals at all levels, including grassroots, national, regional and global;

• Working with other staff/consultants to conduct research and draft resources, e.g. research reports, briefings for decision-makers, submissions to relevant bodies;

• Helping with coordination on various issue areas related to national security and armed conflict: planning; formulating strategy; carrying out activities; and monitoring, evaluating, and reporting;

• Advising on and incorporating an anti-oppressive approach within our work on armed conflict and national security;

• Monitoring relevant news and policy developments, identifying opportunities for advocacy;

• Working with CRIN communications staff to create content for the website, social media, and newsletter;

• Supporting and working closely with other CRIN policy team members, providing legal and advocacy advice for their work;

• Representing CRIN in relevant coalitions/networks and at external events/meetings related to the issue area;

• Contributing to seeking media coverage for the issues, e.g. pitching stories, liaising with journalists, responding to interview requests.

We are looking for someone with the following attributes:

• Knowledge of and passion for children’s rights;

• Knowledge of the impact of counter-terrorism laws on children’s rights;

• Excellent legal research skills and experience utilising knowledge of comparative law and human rights law;

• Ability to think strategically and analytically, in particular the ability to develop effective strategies for social change; 

• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with diverse stakeholders, including in writing, and to cultivate relationships with a variety of people;

• An understanding of how oppression can manifest in the issues we work on (and how we work as an international NGO) and a keen interest in how we can implement an anti-oppression approach;

• Knowledge of the UN framework and experience conducting effective advocacy in this context; 

• Motivated, with strong organisational skills and an ability to manage own work (including while remote-working);

• Fluency in English;

• Ability to thrive in a small (and mostly remote) team.

The following would also be an advantage:

• Fluency in another UN language;

• Experience coordinating various projects or strands of work;

• Experience of media work.

We know that we may sometimes be overcome with feelings of self-doubt when reading job descriptions. Even if you feel you may not hold all of the qualifications and experience listed here, we strongly encourage you to apply if you are excited by our vision and the contribution you could make to the role. 

What it is like working with us

We are a small team of around 15 staff. We take pride in our CRIN Code and try to approach our work and relationships with open minds, humility and respect. This helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and personal growth among our staff, and it’s essential to our success as an organisation. 

Our staff and consultants work remotely and are located mainly in Europe at the moment. While we have lines of accountability, we also aim to have a relatively flat structure whereby everyone receives support from and is accountable to each other in a number of ways. 

To help maintain a healthy work and home balance, CRIN has a 32-hour full-time working week (which can be spread over 4 or 5 days). We are committed to continuing to build a team that reflects the world’s diversity of skills, experiences, cultures and perspectives.

To find out more about who works at CRIN visit our website. 

Application process

CRIN is committed to building a diverse team, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups and consider candidates who are suitably qualified and eligible regardless of sex, gender identity, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, education or professional experience. 

How to apply

We are not big fans of formulaic responses. We want to know who you are, how you think, what your principles are and why you want to work with us.

Please send a CV (no more than 2 pages) and complete the following statements in no more than 250 words each:

• “One of the biggest threats facing the international human rights framework is…”

• “Effective work on children’s rights in the context of armed conflict must…”

These can be sent via email to us with the subject line “Legal, Policy and Advocacy Adviser”. Only those applications which send in all materials will be considered. Please bear with us, as we are a small team :) 

If you have any questions, or if you are a job seeker with a disability and would like someone to contact you about individualised application support please contact us.

Job Summary 

We're looking for a Media Officer who can help us amplify the voices of women leading the fight against poverty and spread CARE’s expert opinions on key humanitarian issues.

You'll work alongside our Senior Media Manager to secure high-quality coverage in national and regional print, broadcast, and online media. You’ll support our expert spokespeople, from our CEO in the UK, to women leaders in the Global South. You’ll play a key role in fundraising for our projects across the world and help us to influence decision makers.

The Media Officer will join the organisation at an exciting time when developing good communications is at the heart of our strategy. The Communications and Brand Team work collaboratively alongside the Advocacy and Programmes teams towards ambitious aims, in a friendly and supportive environment.

Why work for us?

By joining our team, you'll stand with women who are transforming their families, communities, and the 
planet and help CARE to deliver long term solutions – from food to housing to healthcare. Are you 
ready to be part of an organisation working in 100 countries and changing millions of lives?

At CARE International UK we affirm the dignity, potential and contribution of participants, donors, 
partners and staff. Our actions are consistent with our mission. We are honest and transparent in what 
we do and say and accept responsibility for our collective and individual actions. We work together 
effectively to serve the larger community. We constantly challenge ourselves to the highest levels of 
learning and performance to achieve greater impact.

About you

We’re looking for an energetic, proactive individual with experience in journalism and/or media 
relations, who can help drive our media successes and ensure more people across the UK hear about 
the global realities of poverty, emergencies, gender inequality and climate change, as well as about the 
ways that CARE and our community of supporters are urgently working to address these. You’ll be able 
to work quickly to react to the news agenda and deliver timely coverage, be confident pitching to 
journalists, briefing spokespeople and have an understanding of and interest in the issues that CARE 
works with.

About the role

You'll work on increasing CARE International UK’s media coverage, working with the Senior Media Manager to 
execute our media strategy. You'll build strong relationships with key journalists and media outlets to improve awareness of CARE’s work around the world and drive fundraising and advocacy goals. You will be working collaboratively with colleagues in the UK and across the global partnership to support digital campaigns.

About CARE

CARE International is one of the world’s leading humanitarian and development charities. We fight 
poverty and injustice in the world’s most vulnerable places. We save lives in disasters and conflicts. We 
stand with women, girls and their communities to achieve lasting change for a better future.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

CARE International UK is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful and safe work 
environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. We are committed to 
dismantling harmful and oppressive structures of power and accordingly centre gender equity in our 
work to save lives, fight poverty and achieve social justice. The post holder agrees to promote and 
uphold these principles. 

CARE International UK operates fair, transparent and non-discriminatory recruitment practices and 
actively encourages applications from candidates from a variety of backgrounds, and with a range of 
skills and experiences. We are particularly interested to hear from candidates from Black and minoritised communities, LGBT+ candidates and disabled candidates. 

CARE International UK is a disability confident employer. As part of our commitment to disability 
inclusion we guarantee interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role. To 
be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme please complete the relevant section in the 
online application form. If at any stage of the recruitment process you require reasonable adjustments, 
including a copy of the recruitment pack in large print or an alternative format, please contact 
the HR Team.

Safeguarding

CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable 
adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. Recruitment to all jobs in CARE 
International UK includes, in particular, criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. 
Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.

Please note that in compliance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all job offers at Care International UK are conditional on eligibility to work in the UK.

Closing date for applications: 8th September 2024 at 11pm
Interview date: Week commencing the 16th September 2024