Project Development Officer Jobs
Fighting With Pride is a ‘lived experience’ LGBTQ+ military charity, created in January 2020.
FWP supports LGBTQ+ veterans, serving personnel and their families. This support focuses on those who were affected by the ‘gay ban’.
The Chief Executive is responsible for providing leadership, developing, and implementing FWP strategic and operation plans, leading on partnership and development across Government, military charities and key stakeholders and being an advocate for the charity and its beneficiaries. They will be responsible for ensuring financial control and supporting and advising on good governance across all aspects of the Charity. This post directly reports to the Chair and Board of Trustees.
The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week and is on a permanent employment contract. The salary is up to £60,000 per annum.
Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership
Be the principal ambassador of the charity.
To work in close partnership with the Chair and Board of Trustees to design, shape and implement the new strategy.
Lead, support, and motivate all staff, creating a positive culture throughout the organisation, delivering the charity’s aims, objectives, and ambitions.
Seek out, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with the Government and all relevant stakeholders to promote the work of the charity and facilitate the implementation of its strategic objectives.
Lead development of the vision, mission, core values and objectives in the Strategic Plan, providing advice, guidance and evidence-based proposals to the Chair and Board of Trustees.
Strategy
Work with the Board to develop a new FWP strategic vision and be responsible for leading its implementation.
Work towards long-term sustainability, developing the charity’s business model and maximising income.
Adopt a creative and innovative approach to development, remaining open to new ideas and opportunities.
Identify appropriate methods for monitoring the performance of FWP and to report to the trustees on the performance of the charity in line with its strategy, business, operational and annual plans, and against the annual budget as approved by the Board.
Operations
Take executive responsibility for all functions including service delivery, administration, finance, fundraising, marketing, and communications.
To run FWP efficiently and effectively by ensuring FWP has an appropriate management structure and systems, including financial reporting, to fulfil its strategic objectives and report to the Board of Trustees.
To ensure management policies and decisions support the agreed vision, mission, values, philosophy, and strategic priorities of FWP.
To ensure business, operational, and annual plans to underpin the strategic plan are developed, agreed, and implemented.
To ensure the recruitment, management, training, and development of staff reflect good employment practice and are directed towards achieving FWPs objectives.
Ensure FWP services and projects are delivered to the highest standard with due regard for timescales, risks and budgets.
Finance
Lead and direct the financial planning, forecasting, control reporting and management of the organisations finances and resources, ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainable organisational growth.
Take executive responsibility for the financial leadership of the charity, including forecasting and strategic budget leadership.
Ensure the charity’s financial resources are managed effectively and that FWP remains in good financial health, identifying risks and taking appropriate action.
Maintain effective financial management and control systems; ensure delivery within budgets and to performance targets and oversee the production of management accounts, statutory accounts and annual reports.
Governance and Compliance
Coordinate with the Board to ensure FWP overall governance structure and policies and procedures are appropriate and effective, taking remedial measures and implementing changes, as necessary.
Attend all Board meetings and prepare a written report in advance of the meeting detailing all matters of interest and concern regarding the charity’s activities, including the production of management accounts and cash flow forecasts. Ensure the Board is made aware in a timely fashion of any matters arising requiring its attention.
Develop and maintain effective operational policies and processes in all the charity’s areas of operation. Review and update the policies and content to meet legal, regulatory and best practice needs.
Oversee the development and practical application of all organisational policies and procedures e.g. with regard to health and safety, equality and diversity, and safeguarding.
Ensure the charity complies with best practice in all areas of operation.
Oversee the designated safeguarding lead ensuring the safeguarding of the vulnerable adults with whom the charity works through rigorous DBS procedures and staff training.
Take responsibility for the collection and protection of personal information ensuring this complies with relevant Data Protection regulations.
Ensure all major risks are identified and regularly reviewed, and that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate all such risks. To be responsible for the development and implementation of the charity’s Risk Register.
Other Duties
The duties listed are not exhaustive and may be varied from time to time as required by the changing needs of the charity. The post holder will be expected to undertake other duties as appropriate and as requested by the Board of Trustees.
Location
The postholder will be based within the UK, and work from home, with travel across the country, supported by the Board of Trustees.
Person Specification
Qualifications - Desirable criteria
Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience and qualification, and evidence of CPD.
Experience of the armed forces community.
Experience - Essential criteria
Significant proven record of achievement in a senior position within a charity/not for profit organisation.
Experience of effective partnership working and development and external relationship management.
Experience of managing, motivating and developing staff.
Experience of business planning, business development and fundraising.
Experience of project management and service delivery across multiple functions.
Financial management skills including budgeting and delivery of cost and income targets.
Robust approach to governance, controls and definition/implementation of new processes.
Experience of financial and risk management.
Experience of managing organisational change.
Experience of line managing remote based teams.
Skills and knowledge - Essential criteria
Inspirational leadership, management and motivational skills.
Highly organised and personally effective.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to persuade and influence, both face to face and in writing.
Strong financial skills, including the ability to analyse budgets and accounts and manage an annual budget of over £500,000.
Outstanding business development skills.
A commitment to equal opportunities and inclusivity.
Rigorous analytical skills.
Personal attributes - Essential criteria
A thorough understanding of the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ / armed forces community and the ability to show a genuine and detailed interest in the work of the charity.
A commitment to improving the lives of others, ensuring all activities are in line with the charity’s aims, objectives, and values, and maintaining integrity and a professional approach, as a key ambassador to the charity.
Empathy for vulnerable people and those affected by the ban.
Positive, pro-active and dynamic.
Inclusive and flexible, with a consultative approach to leadership.
Confident and assertive.
Ability to pursue the mission and objectives of FWP with demonstrable passion, drive and commitment.
Committed to best practice and with a drive for continual improvement.
The appointee will also be expected to be fully IT literate.
The charity will consider reasonable methods of travel within the UK.
Safeguarding statement
FWP is committed to safeguarding and protecting the adults we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure we have policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and a safe working environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you want to tackle the homelessness crisis with your creativity and fundraising knowledge?
We are looking for a Senior Digital Marketing Officer to join the newly formed Public Engagement team. This role will play a vital role in raising funds from members of the public through digital channels, helping to end homelessness and rebuild lives.
St Mungo’s has ambitious growth targets in the digital space and the Senior Officer will be key in delivering a programme of work to achieve income goals and further develop the digital programme for the organisation.
The role reports to the Digital Fundraising Manager meaning there is lots of room to grow and own strategic projects. The role offers excellent cross-learning opportunities as it sits within the public engagement team which encompasses fundraising teams as well as brand and marketing.
In this role you will:
- Develop, deliver and manage fundraising and marketing campaigns on digital channels including paid social media, email, search and display.
- Support growth and improvement in the digital fundraising programme through conducting analysis, reviews, reporting on activity, developing new ideas, implementing testing and supporting team planning.
- Identify opportunities and ideas for new digital marketing activity, develop business cases and rationale for testing.
About you
We are looking for a creative thinker with experience of delivering fundraising campaigns and the drive to deliver new and existing activities, campaigns and processes from scratch. If have excellent problem solving skills and can demonstrate the below, we encourage you to apply.
- You are a pro-active and driven individual with a desire to test new ideas and manage projects from creation to execution.
- You have a passion to learn & develop as a fundraiser and approach tasks with an analytical and creative mindset.
- Above all, you will be genuinely committed to tackling homelessness and rough sleeping.
In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am 16 January 2025
Interview and assessments on: 27 January 2025
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
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Wintercomfort for the Homeless is a respected and long-standing part of homeless service provision in Cambridge. By joining our team, you will be helping to make a real difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in our community.
Job title: Reconnection Project Worker
Responsible to: Line Manager
Location: Overstream House or at other locations within Cambridge
Working pattern: 5 days a week, Mon- Friday
Hours of work :37.5 per week
Length of appointment: 15 months - fixed term contract
Salary: £29,000
About Us
Wintercomfort works with people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or with a history of homelessness. We provide services to aid every stage of recovery - from immediate basic welfare needs to long term help in identifying and dealing with the problems which are undermining their stability, and enabling them to engage with education, employment and specialist health services. National statistics rank the numbers of rough sleepers in Cambridge within the highest 20 UK local authorities.
Today, the charity is the only day-time service in the city, providing year-round advice and support for homeless or vulnerably housed people. Over the past three decades Wintercomfort has continued to grow and adapt to meet the needs of the homeless community.
About the Project
The Reconnection Project Worker will provide holistic and practical assistance to help reconnect people to the area where they are locally connected, either via a homeless application or outside of the statutory pathway. You will provide clients with a personalised case management support plan leading to long- term housing outcomes.
About You
The successful candidate will have Previous experience of support work that effectively engages individuals with opportunities for self-development, an understanding of substance misuse, mental health and issues associated with social exclusion and a constructive, flexible and positive approach towards working with vulnerable excluded people.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out comprehensive Service User assessments; offer support and advice around reconnection or accommodation offers and enter clients and service offer details onto Inform and other data bases.
- To draw up effective action plans with Service Users and through case management offer support and advice around reconnection.
- To keep abreast of current housing legislation, welfare benefit legislation and other matters relevant to successfully support and enable Service Users to move on.
- To work closely with relevant Local authorities and Partners to identify and assess Service Users for the reconnection service- to prevent rough sleeping.
- To work firmly and persuasively with individuals to explain the role of the reconnection service and the benefits of reconnection.
- To provide as appropriate Service User advocacy to secure suitable accommodation in their area of local connection, or in some other location.
- To support reconnection as necessary for example through arranging; travel arrangements; accommodation offers, family mediation, the initiation or reinstatement of care support package.
- To actively collect follow up information with regards to the outcome of reconnections and report to the Line manager any need/gaps in the key area that is acting as a barrier to successful reconnection
- To liaise effectively with the Outreach Workers, Housing Officers, police and other agencies.
Closing date: Monday 6th January 2025
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.
Equality of Opportunity at Wintercomfort
We are committed to a proactive approach to equality, which includes supporting and encouraging all underrepresented groups, promoting an inclusive culture and valuing diversity. We make selection decisions based on personal merit and an objective assessment against the criteria required for the post. We do not treat job applicants or members of staff less favourably than one another on the grounds of sex (including gender reassignment), marital or parental status, race, ethnic or national origin, colour, disability (including HIV status), sexual orientation, religion, age or socio-economic factors.
Screening Check Requirements
We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us. If you do not have the right to work in the UK already, any offer of employment we make to you will be conditional upon you gaining it. We will ask to see original paperwork confirming your right to work in the UK.
This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Any offer of employment we make to you will be conditional upon the satisfactory completion of this check; whether an outcome is satisfactory will be determined by Wintercomfort for the homeless.
No agencies please.
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The Wave Project is the UK’s leading Surf Therapy charity, a pioneer in using surfing as a form of therapy. As a multi-award-winning charity we pride ourselves on delivering a big impact with a small, committed team of 35 staff and 1,600 wonderful volunteers. In 2024, we supported over 2,500 children and young people to improve their confidence, self-esteem, resilience and social skills.
The Head of Fundraising is a key member of the charity’s Senior Leadership Team and provides strategic leadership and operational oversight across all fundraising and marketing activities, ensuring sustainable income growth and enhancing The Wave Project’s visibility and impact. The role is critical to fostering a strong supporter base, developing innovative campaigns and cultivating partnerships that align with the charity’s mission of transforming young lives through Surf Therapy.
Please apply by emailing a CV and Supporting Statement of no more than two pages, to The Wave Project team via the email address stated in the recruitment pack.
We would also welcome a brief video of no more than four minutes to explain your motivations and suitability. This is not essential.
Part time (0.8 FTE as is currently) instead of full time will be considered.
Closing date: 13 January 2025
1st round telephone interviews: W/c 20 January 2025
2nd round in-person interviews (Newquay office): 29 or 30 January 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about inspiring people to make a difference? Are you excited by the opportunity to use your marketing expertise to drive meaningful change?
We're looking for a Community Fundraising Product Officer to support the growth and development of our fundraising initiatives, helping us increase vital funds and build a diverse and sustainable portfolio.
About Us:
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
What We Offer:
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Opportunities for training and personal development.
- Hybrid working.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Community Fundraising Product Officer, you'll use your marketing experience to play a key role in supporting and delivering community fundraising initiatives.
- Support the implementation of community fundraising plans in line with our Income Generation strategy.
- Increase sustainable annual net income from a diverse portfolio of community fundraising activities, with a strong emphasis on virtual/social challenges.
- Identify opportunities to engage new and existing supporters.
- Use creative digital marketing across multiple channels to attract and retain supporters.
- Stay informed about trends in marketing, digital and community fundraising, including social media, gaming, and online platforms.
- Assess opportunities and develop proposals for new fundraising opportunities.
- Build strong internal relationships to ensure fundraising is inclusive and embedded in our organisational culture.
- Look at our wider audiences including branch and group volunteers to ensure we have a portfolio of community fundraising initiatives that can engage and progress fundraising ambitions
- Ensure robust and engaging stewardship plans are in place, resulting in long term engagement with supporters and building upon lifetime value.
- Represent the MND Association at fundraising activities to enhance supporter experience.
- Collaborate with external agencies to innovate and deliver engaging products and marketing campaigns.
- Support budget planning, providing regular income and expenditure updates.
- Analyse campaign performance and report on key findings to inform future plans.
- Ensure all activities comply with relevant codes of conduct and legislation.
About You:
You'll be a creative, results-driven individual with a passion for fundraising and marketing.
- Ability to deliver successful multi-channel marketing campaigns.
- Experience of planning and implementing fundraising marketing plans.
- Able to identify and develop innovative new product opportunities to grow supporter engagement.
- Experience in creating visually compelling content to motivate and inspire diverse audiences.
- Strong analytical skills to assess product performance metrics and enhance return on investment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
- Adaptable and resilient, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- A commitment to inclusivity, respecting diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
- Proficient in CRM database management and knowledgeable about GDPR.
This role is based in Northampton and offers an opportunity to work at the heart of a committed and supportive team. If you're ready to use your skills to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!
The full job description is available in the candidate pack.
Salary: £30,800 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Northampton office
Contract: Permanent
Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office at least one day per week. We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application. Flexibility to work limited unsocial hours, including evenings and weekends, is also required.
How to apply:
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Experience of delivering effective multi-channel fundraising marketing campaigns.
- Ability to plan and implement a successful fundraising marketing campaign.
- Ability to identify and progress innovative new product opportunities to recruit new supporters and steward existing supporters appropriately.
Important Information:
- We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
- If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
- Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
- If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
- We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Project Coordinator to lead the Play, Learn and Thrive Project (PLTP). This role involves organising engaging activities for children, young people, and families, including workshops, language support sessions, and outdoor events. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills, a passion for community engagement, and the ability to inspire and support children and young people from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds.
Play, Learn and Thrive Project (PLTP) will offer a variety of activities for children and young people in Cardiff, including:
- Activity sessions for pre-school children (under 5 years): Focused on outdoor play, and access to community-based spaces and facilities.
- Family activity sessions and workshops: Interactive sessions on topics like digital safety, nutrition, health literacy, and local resources.
- English language support classes (ESOL) for young people: Focused on conversational skills and building confidence.
- Youth activity sessions: Providing social opportunities, skill-building, teamwork, and group activities for older children.
- Outdoor activities and day trips during school holidays: Fun, practical, and recreational outings within the local area.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the development and delivery of a 3-year Train the Trainer pilot programme in the chosen pilot locations in England or Scotland.
The pilot will train and equip local health care professionals, health promotion workers and local community workers with the knowledge and resources to promote breast awareness, breast screening and risk reduction messages in their own communities.
You will support the 2 public health development managers, train the trainer, with the development and delivery of the in-person programme, including, marketing materials, resource packs and ongoing support for trainees. You will also be responsible for the organisation of training delivery within the pilot areas.
About you
We’re looking for someone who has experience of working on public health focused projects, and engagement experience with a range of audiences from health or community-based organisations.
The right candidate will have a good understanding of health inequalities, the challenges they present to health behaviours and outcomes, and be passionate about addressing these challenges.
You’ll have strong communication and engagement skills and enjoy working to develop successful partnerships with a range of organisations, communities and stakeholders.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
These roles involve significant travel across England (Westminster and Leicester) or Scotland (Glasgow and Lanarkshire).
Therefore, these posts can either be home based or office based at our London, or Glasgow offices (if within reasonable commuting distance).
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.
Please confirm which location your are applying for in your application.
If you’ve any immediate questions please contact Breast Cancer Now recruitment (please note our offices will be closed from the 24th December 2024 to January 2nd 2025).
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date: 9.00am on 13 January 2025
Interview date: W/C 27 January 2025 via MS Teams
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Finance Officer
Reports to: CEO
Salary: £28,000 to £34,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time 40 hrs a week, 9am – 5.30pm
Bridge for Young People provides a home and support to young people (aged 16-25) who are leaving care or who are homeless. We have three houses in West Berkshire where we provide young people with a stable home, emotional support and practical help as they move into independence.
We are seeking a resilient, organised and self-motivated Finance Officer that has an exceptional eye for detail. The Finance role is varied and includes a broad range of charity, financial and budgeting responsibilities as well as working with the Support Services Manager in supporting young people in their tenancy sustainment.
Principal Responsibilities
Financial Management and Reporting
- Process all financial transactions within QuickBooks and perform reconciliation of all control accounts and bank accounts monthly
- Carry out bank reconciliations and month end procedures as required
- Record and monitor donations and grants, restricted and unrestricted, ensuring they are error-free
- Prepare and process monthly support invoices
- Process payments, following authorisation, via our Faster Payment’s system
- Ensuring bank protocols and records are up to date concerning authorised signatories
- Provide high quality and effective financial reporting, support and assistance to the CEO and Corporate and Community Fundraiser
- Creating and updating budgets and forecasts for overall operations
- Coordinating the Payroll submission and payments in collaboration with payroll company
- Preparation of Housing Benefit Schedules for new properties
- Monitor and review financial systems and procedures and recommend, devise and implement more effective and efficient procedures
- Highlight financial risks to the CEO and suggest/develop possible mitigations
- Advise and adhere to Financial Policy and protocols and authorisation protocols.
Tenancy Management
- Act as the primary contact for young people’s questions and concerns on issues such as rent payments and service charge queries
- Manage housing benefit claims, liaising with young people and West Berkshire Council
- Calculate young people’s rent on receipt of monthly payslips
- Track rent and service charge payments to identify any delays or arrears, liaising with young people and the Support Services Manager as necessary
- Manage arrears. Communicate with young people to remind them of overdue payments using a supportive approach
- Keep the Support Services Manager informed of persistent non-payment by young people, following procedures when necessary.
Technology
- Lead in providing technology recommendations to CEO
- Managing relationship with outsourced IT function
General Responsibilities
- To understand, adhere to and actively implement all the policies and procedures of Bridge for Young People and its services at all times
- To support the CEO in the development of strategies and the financial plans
- To operate and comply with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation and relevant Bridge for Young People policies on data protection during the course of undertaking the role
- To undertake training as required
- To assist with other work, events and projects as needed
- To undertake additional tasks reasonably requested by the CEO and the Charity Team
Additional Training Provided
- General on-the-job training. The successful applicant will also be required to undertake training identified and set out in Bridge for Young People’s Training and Development Policy and Procedures.
Personal Specification
Essential
- Financial management/bookkeeping qualification
- Experience of using an accounting package
- Ability to present financial and written information clearly, accurately and to a standard appropriate for external presentation
- Excellent time management and organisational skills to be able to deal with a multitude of tasks and a range of priorities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-finance managers
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
- A DBS check will be required
Desirable
- Working knowledge of charity accounting including principles of restricted fund accounting
- Experience of using QuickBooks
- Familiarity with charity accounts
- Experience with providing tenancy sustainment support
- Awareness of technology / managing outsourced IT function
- Understanding of challenges facing care leavers and homeless young people
Why work for Bridge for Young People
- Supporting young people and making a difference
- Opportunity to develop your career as charity grows
- Training opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Employer’s pension contribution to NEST scheme
Please do call us for more details of position, see website for details.
Registered Charity
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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HAMRAH seeks to equip Afghan civil society in exile to protect and strengthen the rights of vulnerable groups in Afghanistan, especially women and girls. We do this through core funding, capacity strengthening, network building and collaborative advocacy.
HAMRAH is hosted by Global Dialogue, an international philanthropy support organisation partnering with funders to advance rights, equity and diversity. Independent in status and global in reach, Global Dialogue provides funder networks, collaboratives and their partners with practical support and technical expertise to create lasting change.
We seek a Senior Programme Officer – Development & Advocacy to ensure timely and effective implementation of project deliverables through day-to-day management of activities and processes.
Hours This role is full-time (35 hours/week). We are open to negotiating a working pattern that works for the successful candidate and for Global Dialogue.
Terms Fixed term Contract -1 year (subject to 12-week probationary period. Possibility of an extension dependent on funding)
Location Home Based. All locations welcome, you will need the right to work in the country that you reside in, we are unable to offer support with visa applications.
Reporting Reports to the Programme Director
Remuneration This role has been benchmarked at a UK salary of £44,500 (pro rata for a part time position). Global Dialogue offers a range of benefits including 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata), a flexible working policy, and personal development leave. We contribute 6% to our employee’s workplace pension (on qualifying earnings).
Offer packages may vary dependent on location due to local legislations that we are obliged to adhere to. Variations to the advert are always discussed with candidates at the offer stage.
More about HAMRAH
The HAMRAH Initiative is designed to address the significant challenges faced by Afghan civil society organisations (CSOs) forced into exile, particularly women-led organisations, as they continue to provide protection for vulnerable groups within Afghanistan. The initiative focuses on fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and advocacy to safeguard the rights of vulnerable populations, including women and girls.
Through sustained technical support and resources, HAMRAH aims to build a stronger Afghan civil society equipped with essential organisational infrastructure, leadership skills, and collaborative networks to preserve hard-won gains and advance rights and protections for vulnerable groups.
Currently, we are supporting 10 Afghan CSOs in exile, located around the world, that continue working partially or fully inside Afghanistan to protect vulnerable populations, including women and girls, LGBTQ+ communities, and individuals with disabilities.
More about Global Dialogue
We currently host seven large networks and collaborations, serving more than one hundred independent funders, including Ariadne, the network of European funders for social change and human rights; the Funders Initiative for Civil Society (FICS); the International Education Funders Group (IEFG); Migration Exchange; Philanthropy for Social Justice and Peace (PSJP) and HAMRAH, an initiative to strengthen the resilience and increase the impact of a cohort of Afghan civil society organisations in exile. We’re proud to have incubated several influential, award-winning charities, including Each Other (formerly RightsInfo), IMIX and The Five Foundation.
Global Dialogue has just completed year one of an ambitious three-year strategy which includes aspirations to be a trusted partner in philanthropy support, with an organisational approach that is consistent with our mission – endeavouring to practice rights, equity and diversity in our operations as well as pursuing it through our programmes. We want to be more visibly active in pursuing our mission, elevating the work of the programmes we host, and taking and making opportunities to promote rights, equity and diversity in philanthropy more broadly.
Overview
The Senior Programme Officer - Development & Advocacy will play a vital role in advancing the HAMRAH initiative and strengthening the resilience of cohort organisations through fundraising, research, joint policy advocacy, communication, and capacity development. This position requires a dynamic and caring professional with experience working with Global South CSOs, as well as the passion and empathy to drive strategic initiatives, build partnerships, and amplify programmatic impact. In this role, you will collaborate closely with HAMRAH's partner cohort organisations (10 CSOs in exile), mentors, the advisory board, and other key stakeholders. The right post holder will be comfortable responding to the needs of a cohort of organisations whose priorities may change, which can lead to working in ways that require flexibility. There will be opportunities to explore, discuss and debate new ideas and consider how the latest research could benefit the cohort of organisations.
The Senior Programme Officer - Development & Advocacy will report to Programme Director.
Job Description
Fundraising and Grant Writing: Work with the Programme Director to identify funding opportunities, lead the drafting and reviewing of proposals, concept notes, and grant applications for the HAMRAH initiative and its cohort organisations. Monitor funding trends and donor priorities to develop tailored and compelling proposals.
Policy and Joint Advocacy: Support HAMRAH and cohort organisations in designing and implementing targeted joint advocacy campaigns, including strategy and messaging development. Help facilitate policy dialogue and engagement with relevant stakeholders, including government officials, donors, and civil society networks, to advance the priorities of HAMRAH and its cohort organisations.
Research and Analysis: Conduct research and analysis to inform programme strategies, advocacy efforts, and policy development. This includes helping produce briefing papers, reports, and articles with clear recommendations based on HAMRAH’s work and evidence. Also monitor emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in Afghanistan and other exiled communities across Global South to ensure programming remains responsive, relevant and impactful.
Communication and Reporting: Lead the development of newsletters and other digital communication materials to showcase HAMRAH’s achievements and cohort organisations’ work. If needed and approved by cohort, coordinate digital engagement strategies, including website updates and social media campaigns, to enhance HAMRAH visibility and outreach. Lead the drafting of narrative and financial reports to donors.
Capacity Development: support assessment of capacity-building needs of cohort organisations and develop tailored training plans to address identified gaps. When needed, provide technical support to cohort organisations to strengthen their operational and programmatic capacities.
Learning and Exchange: Support the planning and execution of online and in-person cross-learning exchange workshops with partner organisations in the Global South. Facilitate opportunities for collaboration and collective learning, and help establish global solidarity networks, platforms, and resources to enhance knowledge-sharing among cohort organisations.
Person specification
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At least 5 years of experience in programme support across fundraising, joint advocacy, partnership, research and capacity development, particularly in the non-profit or international development sectors.
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Degree in a relevant field, or equivalent knowledge that could have been gained through lived experiences or informal learning.
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Demonstrated experience in grant writing and successfully developing funding proposals for institutional donors, foundations, or multilateral agencies.
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Previous experience in policy dialogue, joint advocacy and policy development, particularly engaging with government stakeholders, donors, and civil society networks.
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Experience in research, mapping, analysis, and writing skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports, proposals, and policy documents.
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Demonstrated communication and networking skills, including experience in digital engagement and social media strategy.
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Strong Empathy and care for activists and human rights defenders, with a strong commitment to enabling their work and safeguarding their well-being who are operating in a complex and challenging environment.
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Demonstrated cultural competency, with confidence in building relationships across different cultures, navigating power dynamics, and engaging with stakeholders from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
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A “self-starter” able to work independently and collaboratively, with the ability and energy to multi-task and thrive in a small team and flat organisational structures.
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Experience in designing and delivering capacity-building initiatives, including training and resource development.
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Willing to travel internationally for meetings and events (up to 4 weeks a year).
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Experience working with and collaborating with CSOs in the Global South, with a strong understanding of their dynamics and challenges.
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Demonstrate passion and commitment to HAMRAH’s mission, focusing on supporting strong female leaders and activists at the forefront, while ensuring HAMRAH’s role is to serve and empower them.
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Experience in policy engagement, research, and analysis within the humanitarian and development sectors, particularly in contexts similar to Afghanistan, with a focus on the impact of issues on small grassroots organisations.
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Experience in building partnerships, movements, and networks with Global South CSOs, fostering collaboration and solidarity.
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Experience in identifying and helping manage project risks, including implementing safeguarding measures and conducting due diligence.
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Global Dialogue is an international philanthropy support organisation partnering with funders to advance rights, equity and diversity.
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We're seeking a dynamic leader to spearhead our Macmillan Cancer Support Projects and Community Connections Lewisham Social Prescribing initiatives. This role offers a unique chance to impact vulnerable adults' lives, including those affected by cancer.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead Macmillan Cancer Support Projects and social prescribing services
• Manage and develop Social Prescribers and Cancer Champions
• Foster partnerships across health, social care, and voluntary sectors
• Drive service innovations and improvements
Ideal Candidate:
• Experienced in social prescribing or community health
• Strong leadership and partnership-building skills
• Understanding of cancer care pathways
• Passionate about improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities
Why Us?
• Make a tangible impact in your community
• Lead innovative health initiatives
• Grow professionally in a supportive environment
We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Ready to empower individuals and transform lives? Apply now and be part of our mission to create a healthier, more connected Lewisham!
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Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
The Communications Officer plays a key role in executing the organisation’s communication strategy. This role involves creating and managing content for various platforms, supporting media relations, and contributing to the overall communication campaigns and public relations efforts. The Communications Officer will work closely with other team members and the marketing team to ensure that all communication activities are aligned with the organisation’s strategic goals and effectively engage target audiences.
About the Role:
- Create engaging content for the organisation’s communication platforms ensuring that all content aligns with the organisation’s messaging and brand guidelines.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to engage followers and improve reach.
- Manage the collation, storage and dissemination of the organisation’s digital archives in line with established guidelines and operational requirements.
- Prepare stakeholder media summaries and reports on the organisation’s media coverage and its key issues.
- Maintain a database of media contacts that can be used to strengthen stakeholder management.
- Report on the performance of communication activities using data and insights to inform future communication strategies and activities.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
- An understanding and awareness of the value of social media and their fundraising potential.
- Experience in content creation, social media management, and media relations.
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to create content for different platforms and audiences.
- Proficiency in social media platforms, content management systems, and graphic design tools.
- Detail-oriented and organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Why you should apply:
Join Muslim Aid as a Communications Officer and play a pivotal role in shaping our communication strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to create and manage impactful content across various platforms, support media relations, and contribute to meaningful communication campaigns that align with the organisation’s strategic goals. Apply now to bring your creativity and expertise to a role where your contributions will have a tangible impact on communities around the world.
Benefits you will enjoy working for us:
- 25 days annual leave + 4 Privilege days
- Hybrid working
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
- Pension Scheme
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
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Title: Programme Officer - Global Labour Programme (GLP) - Inclusive Futures
Salary: Local terms and conditions apply
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Contract: 21 month Fixed Term Contract
Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week
About the role
Sightsavers Kenya office is currently recruiting for a Programme Officer to support the Global Labour Programme and manage activities and relationships with key stakeholders. The Programme Officer will ensure the planning, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of the programme is held to the highest standards.
A major part of this role will be delivering the programme, working with our coalition partners, preparing budgets and forecasts, and providing quality information on case studies relating to the programme.
As the Programme Officer you will:
- Work with the Chief of Party and all members of the Programme Management Unit to coordinate quality implementation of activities and timely sharing of lessons learned by consortium partners.
- Manage all aspects of the programme cycle with the partners including effective planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, financial and asset management, reporting and documentation.
- Liaise and work with the Sightsavers Global Technical Leads (Disability Inclusion, Gender Inclusion, Economic Empowerment and Social & Behavioural Change), MEL and other internal experts as required.
- Participate implementation of the programmes monitoring and evaluation framework.
- Build effective relationships with consortium partners and support longer-term relationships that go beyond the duration of the Global Labor Program by disseminating information and advocating for the programme's goals and the consortium's work in general.
- Monitor expenditure of project financial resources in liaison with the Finance Officer and the Programme Manager.
- Ensure that the GLP Project Management Unit receives appropriate materials and information to support donor-reporting requirements.
- Participate in all PR activities related to disability inclusive employment and employment in general, education and social inclusion, for example Labour Day, UN Day of Persons with Disabilities.
As the successful candidate you will have experience implementing programmes, including experience of the disability sector and gender mainstreaming. You will also have a background in agribusiness-based interventions working with relevant government departments/ministries, and experience in working with devolved County Government departments.
Further requirements include:
Essential
- Experience in providing technical assistance to partner organizations.
- Experience in designing and implementing data collection strategies and analysing data in MS Excel.
- Ability to travel to programme implementation sites in Nairobi, Kisumu, Migori and Homa Bay as required.
- Written and spoken English skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working for a USAID funded programme.
- Familiarity with national legislation and policies in the field of disability, human rights, and employment.
- Experience of designing, managing, and carrying out advocacy work for social inclusion/disability programmes.
- Knowledge of current issues and best practices in disability, UNCRPD, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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 for full details.
Candidates are welcome to demonstrate their ability to match the person specification by expanding on how their experience, training and/or qualifications might have provided them with the knowledge or skills required for the role. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please submit your CV via our recruitment portal and answer all of the application questions. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
We anticipate that interviews will take place during the week of 20 January 2025 and the evaluation process will include a 2 stage interview, with second stage interviews taking place during the week of 27 January 2025.
Closing date: 5 January 2025
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Meanwhile Gardens Community Association (MGCA), a cherished charity rooted in the heart of North Paddington and North Kensington, is looking for an exceptional Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead us into an exciting new chapter.
Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for community, nature, and social impact?
For over 45 years, MGCA has provided a vital green space for one of London’s most diverse communities. With its vibrant blend of ecological, educational, and horticultural projects, the gardens are a lifeline for local residents, fostering wellbeing, connection, and creativity. Now, we’re embarking on an ambitious transformation – the Factory Project. This landmark initiative, undertaken in partnership with the Metronomes Steel Pan Orchestra, will reimagine on-site facilities to better serve the community and secure a sustainable future.
About the Role
As CEO, you’ll provide the vision, strategy, and leadership to grow MGCA and bring its potential to life. Reporting to the board of trustees, you’ll spearhead the delivery of the Factory Project, forge impactful partnerships, and ensure MGCA thrives as a community-led organization. From capital fundraising to inspiring a team of dedicated staff and volunteers, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping MGCA’s next chapter.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a leader who combines strategic insight with hands-on determination. You’ll need:
- The ability to lead and grow small organizations in the charity sector.
- The ability to build partnerships.
- A track record in fundraising, particularly for community projects.
- A passion for ecological, educational, and community-based initiatives.
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of leadership.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in one of London’s most vibrant communities. At MGCA, you’ll find:
- A supportive and engaged board of trustees.
- A passionate team of staff and volunteers.
- The chance to lead a high-profile community project.
- The reward of shaping a sustainable future for an iconic garden and its community.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to bring your vision, creativity, and leadership to a much-loved community organization, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply with a CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.
Application Deadline: January 31st 2025
Meanwhile Gardens is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences.
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Pennyhooks Farm Trust, a unique and vital organic farm in the Vale of the White Horse, seeks an experienced and passionate Head of Fundraising to lead our fundraising activities and spearhead an ambitious campaign.
About Pennyhooks: Pennyhooks Farm Trust, in Oxfordshire, provides a haven for over 30 individuals with autism, many of whom are non-verbal or have complex sensory needs. Here, our clients (know at Pennyhooks as students), actively participate in farm life, from animal care and horticulture to rural crafts and conservation and are fully involved in our renowned fundraising events (Christmas, Spring and Summer Open Days)
The Role: In this pivotal position, you'll design and execute a fundraising strategy for Pennyhooks Farm Trust to secure and meet ongoing revenue targets. In addition, you will work on an urgent and vital capital project to secure essential funding to develop residential accommodation on the farm, to sustain the purposeful working of these young people as they grow older, providing them with a home and a job for life. This will be through the management of a portfolio of major donor, foundation and corporate projects, high-level volunteers and other influential individuals and organisations, working with Trustees and other farm team members.
Your Impact: You will be in key role, raising funds to sustain the purposeful live of young people on the autistic spectrum, creating opportunities for them to live and work full-time in a nurturing and supportive environment.
The capital project will directly address the pressing concerns of families, as captured in a parent's heartfelt plea,
"As parents, we have a date stamped on our forehead of when we will no longer be able to care for our children. What happens to them then?"
Your work will provide ongoing support and bring our vision to life - a model of care and opportunity, rarely available in the UK.
What You'll Bring: We're looking for a driven fundraising professional who can:
- Build and implement successful fundraising campaigns.
- Engage and inspire donors, stakeholders, and the wider community.
- Develop and manage capital projects.
- Bring creativity, determination and compassion to everything you do.
Why Join Us?: This role offers flexibility, including hybrid working arrangements and the opportunity to make a profound difference. You'll be part of a close-knit team that is passionate about ensuring a bright future for those we support. Pennyhooks provides a cutting edge autism service with strong ecological principles and the successful person will be joining a friendly, supportive team.
Further Information: Please find more information about Pennyhooks Farm Trust and the role in the attached Job and Person Specifications.
How to Apply: Please email your CV and supporting statement (max 1,000 words), outlining you suitability for the role, with the subject line 'Head of Fundraising'
Closing Date: 27th January 2025
Shortlisting: will take place during January
1st Interviews: will take place via zoom w/c 3rd and 10th February
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Job summary
CPA UK works on behalf of both Houses of Parliament and the wider CPA to provide resources, support and peer to peer learning for parliamentarians throughout the Commonwealth. CPA UK is headed by a Chief Executive who is Secretary of the CPA UK Branch and Regional Secretary to CPA British Islands and Mediterranean Region. CPA UK is organised into three teams to plan and deliver its work. CPA UK is funded by the Houses of Parliament and leverages additional external funding for strategically aligned projects.
Since 2016, in partnership with the National Audit Office (NAO) and Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA), CPA UK has been the lead organisation in delivering the UK Overseas Territories Project (UKOTP). Phase I of the Project was a four-year, multi-stakeholder programme supporting good governance and oversight of public finance in the United Kingdom Overseas Territories (OTs). The project offered practical advice and support to international legislators and officials in building the capacity of supreme audit institutions, internal audit units and public accounts committees (PACs) to enable effective public financial oversight. The second phase of the project builds on the successes of Phase I and seeks to address remaining challenges. More ambitious in scope it includes increasingly more work in the area of governance, including on legislative oversight and electoral reform.
The UK Overseas Territories Project is funded by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) under the Overseas Territories and Polar Department’s (OTPD) International Programme. The funding cycle for Phase 1 run from March 2016 until March 2020. The funding for Phase 2 runs from April 2020 to March 2025. Funding will be requested for an additional year to March 2026 with opportunity to plan for a further multiyear project.
Job description
This role sits within the International Partnerships Team at CPA UK. The Strategic Lead for the UKOTP is responsible for and leads the strategic development and implementation of the Project overseeing and coordinating the planning, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation of the project. The post holder will also be responsible for managing programme expenditure against budget and reporting to the Head of International Partnerships, CPA UK’s Chief Executive, the FCDO and to a Project Board made of senior stakeholders. The project is currently delivered by a team of 4 staff. With CPA UK as lead Consortium partner, they are responsible for managing the relationship and contributions of the two external partners on the project as well as sustaining and managing relationships with parliamentary, national and international stakeholders. This role requires a high degree of initiative and autonomy and has the responsibility of managing complex relationships with senior project partners and beneficiaries in often sensitive contexts.
Person specification
Strategic Planning and Programme Management
- Plan, develop and deliver the UKOTP strategic and business planning, seeking advice and guidance from the Chief Executive and Head of International Partnerships at CPA UK, the FCDO Overseas Territories Polar Directorate, other stakeholders and with input from project partners.
- Prepare the annual bid and work-plan for the UKOTP mindful of key deliverables and reporting requirements.
- Develop a Monitoring & Evaluation Framework, monitor and evaluate the UKOTP progress across all areas and all territories in accordance with donor requirements.
- Ensure the project maintains its focus on target territories, key deliverables, and indicators in this complex and high-profile area of work.
- Provide leadership, line manage and support the personal development of two programme officers and a project assistant, and coordinate the work of the UKOTP team members in line with CPA UK policies and good practice.
- Coordinate the input and work of stakeholders as necessary including NAO and GIAA.
- Liaise with the wider International Partnership Team and CPA UK team to ensure complementarity in approaches and participation from the Overseas Territories in line with project objectives.
- Be responsible for management and financial reporting of the UKOTP budget (550K+ annually). Provide timely and accurate financial reconciliation and reporting to internal stakeholders, Project Board and to the funder (FCDO).
- Operate effective financial forecasting and financial planning and work in close liaison with the CPA UK Finance Manager and Head of International Partnerships Team for invoicing and ensuring payment from the funder.
- Be responsible for the management and mitigation of risks to the project.
- Together with the Chief Executive, Head of IPT, be aware of opportunities for new and innovative work and look to further pipeline development with other stakeholders.
- Report to the UKOTP management Board made up of senior stakeholders including UK parliamentarians as laid down in the terms of reference.
- Chair the consortium meeting attended by Project partners and occasionally the funder.
Partnerships and Stakeholder Management
- Successfully build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders in the UK and in territories including with Clerks, PAC and other Committee Chairs, Speakers, Premiers, Governors, Governor’s Offices and FCDO OTPD.
- Build on existing relationships and partnerships with linked organisations whose objectives align with, and can add value to the UKOTP (including Audit Wales and Audit Scotland),
- Maintain relationships within and outside the UK Parliament and CPA UK with all partners and other stakeholders including the UK Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA).
- Work with Board Members consisting of senior UK Parliamentarians, a UKOT representative, and relevant stakeholders, as well as with Commonwealth legislatures to ensure the successful delivery and development of the UKOTP.
Communications
- Lead on the development of a communications strategy and the management and production of core project outputs that contribute to project outcomes including events, print materials, social media, media, the OTP newsletter, etc. in close liaison with relevant colleagues.
- Maintain strong communication and partnership with project beneficiaries including Supervisors of Elections, PAC and other Committee Chairs, Committee Clerks, Clerks of Legislatives Assemblies, Heads of Internal and External Audit.
- Ensure that team keep the CPA UK website and other information outlets up to date.
- Provide regular updates to CPA UK team members and to other involved partners / stakeholders.
- Work closely and coordinate with your opposite number in IPT and MPT and with CPA UK’s communications manager to ensure UKOTP programmes are covered within CPA UK’s communications strategy.
Governance
- Report to the Head of International Partnerships, CPA UK’s Chief Executive and the Project Board.
- Maintain clear controls and reporting of budget within CPA UK and funder’s existing rules.
Play an active role in the CPA UK Management Team, representing the work of UKOTP as appropriate and working with others to promote continuous improvement within and across teams.
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