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Senior Family Support Coordinator

Location: South West London (Central Office is based in Mortlake – 12 mins from Clapham Junction and 23 mins from Waterloo)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent 
Salary: £33,000 per annum.

This post is part funded with support from the National Lottery Community Fund.

ABOUT US

Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. Missing People exists to ease the heartache experienced by those missing someone, and to help people who are away from home find their way back to safety. Our vision is for every missing child, adult and family left behind to find help, hope and a safe way to reconnect. We are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working for everyone who needs us. We provide free, confidential support, help and advice by phone, email, text and live chat. 

Missing People aims to put people with lived experience at the heart of our work, amplifying their voices to achieve change. We coordinate a UK-wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search for the estimated 170,000 people who go missing each year. 

THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE

The Senior Family Support Coordinator is responsible for coordinating our support services for people affected when someone goes missing. This role leads the team providing emotional and practical support provision to families and friends impacted by a disappearance. This is a key safeguarding role to ensure people who are experiencing trauma and ambiguous loss can access our services safely and that their needs are assessed and met.

You will coordinate the charity’s offering to the community affected which includes in person annual events, peer support forum, online and social events and groups, co-production activities, engagement, and opportunities for publicity.

ABOUT YOU

You will need to have experience of:

• Working in a frontline service delivering advice, help or support to vulnerable people or families by phone or digitally;
• Managing an active caseload of people with varying needs regarding frequency and level of support;
• Line managing staff and/or volunteers;
• Understanding and implementing safeguarding procedures, assessing risk, developing needs assessments and handling complex and sensitive situations;
• Planning and running events or groups for service users.
• and possess the following skills:
• Supporting people experiencing trauma;
• Able to maintain a calm and considered approach, to evaluate situations objectively, consult effectively and give appropriate advice and guidance.
• Ability to balance proactive and reactive work, to plan and to meet deadlines;
• Ability to develop and drive forward new projects and initiatives, taking the lead and/or working collaboratively with colleagues
• Group facilitation skills - online and in person.

WHY WORK FOR MISSING PEOPLE?

Would you like to work for a welcoming, caring organisation which really makes a difference to vulnerable people throughout the UK? Missing People is a friendly and supportive place to work.

Working for Missing People means living our values. It’s a place where people are encouraged to ‘let fly’ so you can ‘make things happen’. We know you’re more than just a job title, and ‘be human’ is an important value here. You will find plenty of scope for personal development including: getting involved in cross-charity projects; leadership development or volunteer supervision; training; e-learning; and hearing about the latest topics from some of our amazing partners
We offer a range of enhanced family friendly benefits. We are happy to talk about flexible working in many of our roles.

HOW TO APPLY

If you want to be a lifeline when someone goes missing, click apply to read the full job description, a letter from the line manager and a summary of Missing People's Achievements in 2023. We look forward to receiving your application. Please ensure you include your CV and a brief covering letter explaining how you would be a good fit for this role.

Closing date: 23:59 on 17 November 2024. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in the event of a very large number of applications, so Apply Now!

Interviews: 22 or 25 November 2024

You may have experience of the following: - Senior Support Services coordinator ,Family Support Assistant, Family Services Manager, Support Services Supervisor, Support Assistant , Support Operations Coordinator, Support Manager, Support Team Lead, Support Coordinator Manager, Families Project Manager

REF-217 819

Oversee on a day to day basis the work or Leicester City of Sanctuary.  Play a pivotal part in welcoming asylum seekers and refugees in and around Leicester, and support them to rebuild their lives, develop their skills and feel part of the community.

Following receipt of a 5-year National Lottery grant, we are looking for someone to take on leadership of our small staff team and brilliant volunteers as we continue to welcome asylum seekers and refugees in and around Leicester.

The ideal candidate will have experience of strategic oversight and delivery of services within the charity sector and of managing a team. We are looking for someone with personal commitment to our work and the people we do it with.

This post is full-time - salary £30-33k (depending on experience)

Please see job description and person specification for more detail.More information also available on our website. 

To apply : eFollow instructions in the Job Description.

For more information on the role or to discuss your suitability please contact Chair of Trustees 

Do you want to be part of a dynamic and innovative fundraising team? Do you want to raise money for some of society’s most pressing challenges and play a key role in an ambitious fundraising and volunteering campaign?

We are looking to recruit a Philanthropy Officer to join us at this very exciting time. The Philanthropy Officer will be responsible for the relationship management of a portfolio of around 100 prospective donors in order to raise funds for a range of key projects. They will be responsible for the entire prospect relationship management process including researching, cultivating, asking and stewarding. 

This role will play an integral part in supporting donations to improve student experience and across key areas of research.

As part of an award-winning team and led by some of the most respected names in higher education fundraising, you’ll get the chance to work across the team and wider university to encourage new donors to make long-term, sustainable and significant £5k plus gifts. You will also have the opportunity to work with our senior team on proposals to top donors enabling you to get experience of working with some of the most successful and experienced major gift fundraisers in the UK Higher Education sector. 

You will be provided with a robust induction and an ongoing training program that will include support from the University as well as expert external providers.

The Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) exists to support The University of Birmingham's academic and student community by engaging, inspiring, and celebrating alumni, individuals, and charitable funders who give their money, time, and networks to support the University’s strategic priorities. The Office, which is comprised of five teams, is focused on fundraising and volunteering from alumni, organisations and individuals who are passionate about changing lives, through funding various research projects, supporting student bursaries, mentoring students, and providing internships, as well as providing a versatile programme of engagement opportunities for our global alumni community.

We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work.

Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme.

Job Title: Head of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning 

Location: London or Nairobi with flexible working and international travel 

Contract: Permanent 

Salary: £57,000 gross per annum. The salary for Nairobi will be based on the local market equivalent.

Reporting to: Director of Research, Advisory and Policy

Responsible for: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Adviser; supervision of MEL focal points, occasional consultants. 

Deadline: 20th Nov 2024. 

Conciliation Resources 

Conciliation Resources (CR) is an independent international organisation working with people in conflict to prevent violence, resolve conflicts and promote peaceful societies. We believe that building sustainable peace takes time. We provide practical support to help people affected by violent conflict achieve lasting peace. We draw on our shared experiences to improve peacebuilding policies and practice worldwide. 

Research, Advisory and Policy Department (RAP) 

The Research, Advisory and Policy Department (RAP) of 9 staff facilitates learning and provides guidance to improve peace policy and practice inside and outside CR. 

RAP is responsible for the Accord publication series and cross-organisational research programmes, thematic policy advocacy, and the organisational approach to, and technical support to Programme Departments and the research team on gender and monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) and policy advocacy. The RAP Department includes the CR EU team based in Brussels. 

Job Purpose 

The Head of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning leads on developing and implementing Conciliation Resources’ strategy, systems and skills for MEL in our peace practice. They ensure that MEL in CR serves to: evaluate the impact of our interventions; improve adaptability and effectiveness of our practice, including the objectives in our Gender Strategy; record, organise and learn from evidence of what works and what doesn’t; improve our knowledge base, culture and practice of capturing and measuring change; and inform CR and the wider peacebuilding sector about how to measure progress in peace initiatives. 

The Head of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning acts as the technical lead on MEL, providing thought leadership, strategic guidance and technical advice to Programme and RAP teams on MEL; on learning goals in our Strategic Plan; on measuring progress towards our peacebuilding goals, our Theory of Change and our Results Framework; and on how to use MEL data for different strategic processes. 

Scope and Accountability 

The Head of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning is accountable to and line-managed by the 

Director of Research, Advisory and Policy, and is a member of the Research, Advisory and Policy team. They work closely with CR Programme Departments and partners, Communications and Development teams, and the Executive Management Team. They are a member of the Team Leaders Forum. 

Essential Knowledge, skills and experience 

• Thorough knowledge of complexity aware approaches and methodologies for MEL at strategic, organisational and project level, including Outcome Harvesting. 
• Experience in leading the design and implementation of MEL systems at organisation level. 
• Experience of integrating gender into MEL frameworks and approaches. 
• Experience of applying different MEL frameworks and techniques, such as logical frameworks, Outcome Harvesting, theories of change and participatory techniques to programme design. 
• Experience in delivering MEL training and capacity building support online and in person. 
• Experience of staff line management and the procurement and management of consultants. 
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently, and to work collaboratively with a flexible approach. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and the ability to communicate complex information and arguments clearly and accurately. 
• Strong facilitation skills, including in online format. 
• Excellent evaluative and creative thinking skills. Ability to handle a complex and changing workload meeting internal and external deadlines. 
• Capacity to listen actively to people from varying backgrounds having a range of political, cultural, and value orientations. 
• Good political judgement, including an appreciation of how to handle sensitive and confidential issues. 
• Be able to inspire, educate, motivate and influence others across an organisation and more broadly. 
• Good IT skills. 

Desirable Knowledge, skills and experience 

• Knowledge of MEL challenges for peacebuilding. 
• Spoken French. 
• A post-graduate qualification or equivalent through experience in a relevant subject area. 
• Experience of presenting to donors and senior level stakeholders. 
• Experience of working in/on a country affected by violent conflict. 
• Experience of raising funds to support one’s area of work. 
• Understanding of organisational learning.

Salary Range: £31,505 per annum

Start Date: As soon as possible

Duration of Contract: Permanent

Location: Fauna & Flora, Cambridge.

Current policy offers partial remote working within the UK, this is currently set as one day per week or one week per month in the office

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

Fauna & Flora is seeking an experienced professional to support it’s fundraising from statutory (government and multilateral) donors.

You will support colleagues and partners to develop high-quality proposal packages and reports for priority donors and ensure their timely submission. You will work across the statutory funding portfolio, critiquing proposals, providing editing and formatting support, and ensuring that all documents produced for donors meet their criteria, as well as follow Fauna & Flora’s approval and submission procedures. You will lead on researching in-country funding opportunities from statutory sources, and will produce and maintain up-to-date briefs on priority donor strategies.

You will have excellent data management skills, and monitor Fauna & Flora’s activities in statutory fundraising and fund management, to support the statutory funding team’s operations as well as internal decision-making and strategy development.

Excellent relationship-management and communications skills are essential to the role, to develop positive, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regional teams, non-governmental partners, and government agencies. You will be as tenacious as you are persuasive, and your excellent interpersonal skills will enable you to extract information to meet timelines. You will be an excellent team player and enjoy working in a dynamic environment where the ability to respond swiftly to changing organisational and team needs is paramount. With a proactive and pre-emptive approach to your work, you will seek to add value and work with minimal supervision.

Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Skills in languages relevant to Fauna & Flora’s programme are highly desirable. Sensitivity to the different working environments and capacities of colleagues around the world is also essential.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation, with opportunity to apply your skills and expertise where appropriate. In addition, Fauna & Flora offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants. 

Other organisations may call this role Programme Funding Officer / Coordinator; Institutional Funding Officer; Business Development Officer.

 This role is not eligible for sponsorship of a Skilled Worker Visa.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 24 November 2024. Interviews are likely to take place during 3 – 5 December 2024.

Finance Clerk (maternity cover)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated person to join our team as Finance Clerk (maternity cover). You will be responsible for the Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable role. You will have opportunity to work on specific projects alongside daily tasks, with plenty of room for growth and development.

This part-time role is on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

Accounts Payable responsibilities:

• Communicating with relevant suppliers to process invoicing or payment queries 
• Attaching the correct documentation to invoices and reconciling purchase orders to invoices received 
• Posting invoices and credit notes and ensuring they’re coded correctly in the system 
• Preparing monthly supplier statement reconciliations 
• Dealing with external and internal queries by phone and email 
• Preparing and processing supplier payments and ensuring that a senior Finance Manager has signed all payments off 
• Ensuring that all accounts payable activities comply with relevant financial policies and procedures 
• Investigating and resolving outstanding creditor items

Accounts Receivable responsibilities: 

• Tracking incoming payments 
• Recording and reconciling all incoming financial transactions received 
• Issuing invoices and receipts to clients for money received 
• Resolving outstanding payments and sending collection statements 
• Updating account information and records of clients 
• Assisting with audits and checking for discrepancies in financial accounts 
• Ensuring that financial records meet with company standards 
• Compiling financial reports

Please download the Job Description to view the person specifications for this role.

Applications 

To apply, please fill out the application uploading your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for this role. Please note, your application may not be moved to the next stage without these.

Please note we are only able to consider applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK. 

Closing date: Thursday 21st November 2024 at 9 am. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they come in and we reserve the right to close the process at an earlier date. Interviews provisionally to be held on Thursday 28th November 2024.

REF-217 935 

Regional PMER and Learning Advisor Southern Africa

Location: Based in Pretoria or any of the cities where WaterAid has presence in the region.

Deadline: 22 November 2024

Salary: Competitive with excellent benefits

It’s hard to believe that today 844 million people do not have clean water and 2.3 billion do not have a decent toilet – around 1 in 3 of the world’s population. Every two minutes a child under five dies from diarrheal diseases caused by poor water and sanitation.

Join WaterAid as our Regional PMER and Learning Advisor to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you'll be joining a 2020 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.

The Regional PMER and Learning Advisor collaborates with country and regional teams to ensure successful implementation of PMER Core Procedures, focusing on compliance and quality assurance. This role promotes learning by documenting and sharing best practices and lessons learned from various programs. Additionally, it supports the use and capacity building of the Programme System (WAPS) to enhance program management through high-quality data and adherence to protocols. The Advisor also works closely with country programmes, regional teams, and the Programme Operational Team (POT) to generate evidence-based data, develop tools and guidelines, and facilitate training and information management.

Key accountabilities among others include:

Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Processes:

• Support regional and country programme teams to ensure compliance and quality assurance of PMER Core Procedures across the region.
• Assist the Regional team in planning and reporting by collaborating with Country PMER staff, Regional management, and key departments.
• Ensure robust programme monitoring, Quarterly Management Reviews (QMRs), and evaluations are integrated into country programmes and reported consistently, in alignment with the Global Performance Measurement Framework (GPMF).
• Oversee the accurate and up-to-date use of the programme system for planning and reporting purposes across country and regional programmes.

Programme System and Data Management Support:

• Collaborate with PMER Country, Regional teams, and the POT team (UK) to ensure data and information are consolidated for Regional Management and reporting processes.
• Assist Regional and Country teams in extracting, managing, and using data from programme systems like Power BI dashboards for planning, reporting and decision-making.
• Support country teams in analysing and reflecting on data from various sources to inform project adaptations and future programme design.
• Provide technical support and capacity development to system users by maintaining protocols, updating procedures, and offering training.
• Prepare high quality technical reports by collecting, analysing and summarising information and trends to inform decision-making at the regional level.

Promote Learning and Sharing of best practices:

• Collaborate with country teams to integrate regular reflection and learning practices, generating evidence and capturing lessons to guide programme design and planning.
• Ensure learning activities are promoted, prioritised, coordinated and where necessary develop and deliver high-quality training using best practices.
• Promote and manage internal and external knowledge sharing through platforms like websites, webinars, social media, and eLearning exchanges.
• Build strong networks with key stakeholders to integrate WaterAid’s evidence and learning into the WASH sector and beyond.

To be successful, you will need the following:

• A university degree in Economics, Computer Science, Social Sciences, Statistics, Research or other related fields.
• A master’s degree in the same fields listed above will be an added advantage. 
• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in economic and data analysis, Statistics and Research.
• Proven experience in planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting (PMER) preferably in a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene focused INGO.
• Good knowledge of data collection methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficient in generating and synthesizing knowledge, with strong skills in research, data analysis, and the use of software and database applications for programme monitoring and learning.
• Highly skilled in using Microsoft Office, Power BI, SharePoint, and web-based management and knowledge systems, with experience in handling data quality assurance and reviewing project indicators.
• Experience in using information systems to inform programme decision-making and monitor progress.

Click on ‘Apply’ to download the job description with full details on how to apply.

We’re looking for people who share a commitment to our vision. We’re looking for people with an appreciation and respect for different people and ideas, and the energy and expertise to help tackle the most important challenges. In return, you can expect to get inspiration from the change you help make happen, a sense of belonging and the feeling of being part of a global community. You will also experience stimulation and fulfilment, the chance to grow, and space to be yourself at your best. This is our pledge to you.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate preemployment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.

WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.  

Only candidates shortlisted for interviewing will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date for applications.

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

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

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

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

Do you want to work as part of a dynamic and engaging team supporting Young People in Northampton? Due to project expansion, Aquarius Young People’s Substance Misuse team are recruiting for several Young People’s Practitioners across the county.

Aquarius has been providing structured and targeted interventions to young people engaging in, at risk of substance misuse or affected by parental substance misuse for many years.

You will work on an outreach basis, including visiting schools, colleges & universities, places of worship, youth service provisions and local community venues. You will help to raise the profile of substance misuse services available to young people and also provide young people with that first point of contact providing advice and further direction into accessing the right support, particularly targeting outreach to engage 'difficult -to-reach' young people.

Holding relevant experience with skills or qualifications in either substance misuse/youth work/psychology/counselling/mental health/social care you will also:

• Have experience of working with at risk/vulnerable people in a community setting
• Be able to deliver group work
• Be knowledgeable about: safeguarding children, confidentiality, consent and mental capacity and Hidden Harm
• Adopt a flexible approach to work - hours and locations

In return, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities and Career Progression
• Generous Contributory Pension scheme

Full or part-time hours considered - a minimum of 17 hours a week but up to 37.5 hours a week are available.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience.

This is a rolling recruitment process; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

Learning and development is important to us, and we are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of apprenticeships. We hire apprentices into specific roles as well as offering apprenticeships to the workforce. Anyone can apply to undertake an apprenticeship relevant to the role as long as they are in a permanent post and have successfully passed probation.

Aquarius was a subsidiary of Richmond Fellowship, with both organisations being part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. On 1st June 2024 Richmond Fellowship merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. At the same time, Aquarius became a subsidiary of Humankind, with no impact to terms and conditions of employment. In October 2024, Humankind was renamed Waythrough to reflect the new organisation, of which Aquarius will remain a subsidiary.

Sightsavers is looking for a Finance Officer – Disability Inclusive Development (DID) to deliver the day-to-day financial administration of the DID programme to ensure all financial requirements of the projects are fully met.

Salary: £30,299 - £35,646 depending upon experience

Location: UK remote - with occasional travel to Haywards Heath, West Sussex when required

Contract:15-month Fixed-Term Contract from January 2025

Hours: This is a full-time role with some flexibility around hours worked and some home working

The Finance Officer – Disability Inclusive Development (DID) will deliver the day-to-day financial administration of the DID programme to ensure all financial requirements of the projects are fully met. Key duties will include:

• To develop, review and amend coordinating and implementing consortium partner contracts and budgets to enable project delivery with the guidance of the Head of Inclusive Futures
• Coordinate the process for timely and accurate donor financial submissions including core monthly financial expenditure reports, forecasts and ad hoc requests.
• Work with the Head of Finance to develop tools to improve financial analysis throughout the project, for instance Power-BI dashboards, using data linked from the programme financial database (MyCLAIMS)
• Support the preparation of financial reports and forecasts for the donor.
• Deliver the day-to-day finance and administration tasks on the DID project including partner transfers, cost recovery, fund management, procurement, manage the assets register.

To succeed in this role you will need:

• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for people with disabilities
• Experience of institutional donor or large-scale contract management. In particular experience of FCDO funding would be useful.
• Excellent numerical skills
• Finance and Accounting experience
• High proficiency with Excel (pivot tables) is required and experience of a computer-based accounting system
• Strong attention to detail when needed, with a willingness to follow issues through to resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise work in a high-pressure environment working to competing deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Experience of conducting/participating in finance workshops (desirable)
• Willingness to continuously develop skills and knowledge to remain current with donor funding developments. (desirable)
• Experience and awareness/understanding of international development context and humanitarian sector (desirable)
• Able to travel for up to 4 weeks per year
• Desire to follow up an accounting professional certification (i.e. ACCA or CIMA)

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. This is a varied role, please read the full job description for further details

Benefits

Sightsavers offers some fantastic benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowance, pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts. If you choose to work in or are visiting our collaborative, modern office space, you will find it an easy 20-minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minutes from London.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying. Please note that there will be an expectation that you can occasionally visit our modern and collaborative offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 3BW)

We anticipate that remote interviews will take place during week commencing 2 December 2024 and the evaluation process will include a role-speciifc task to be completed by shortlisted candidates in advance of this. We would like the successful applicant to be in post in January 2025

Food Sourcing & Partnership Officer

Salary: £29991 per annum

Location: Midlands wide- Leicester LE18, Birmingham B7, Nottingham NG2

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Benefits: 25 days holiday, pro-rata, 5.5% Employer Pension Contribution including Life Cover, Occupational Sick Pay Benefits & Enhanced Maternity,  Adoption and Paternity Leave and Pay, plus more

Reporting to: Food Supply Manager

FareShare Midlands is the region’s largest food redistribution charity. We take good-to-eat surplus food from the food industry and get it to our Members - frontline charities and community groups all over the Midlands. We turn an environmental problem into a social solution.

Last year we redistributed almost 5,794 tonnes of food from our warehouses in Birmingham, Leicester and Nottingham. It is sorted and stored by our dedicated teams of staff and volunteers, and then redistributed to around 800 Members including food pantries and cafes, homeless shelters and drop-in centres.

These local organisations turn the food into food parcels, affordable shopping and delicious meals for people of all ages. As well as food, our Members provide vital support to families and the elderly, many of whom are facing challenging circumstances and living in poverty.

Last year our food reached more than 83,000 vulnerable people every week, providing 13 million meals. At the same time, we are growing our Employability Programmes to help people gain work experience, skills and jobs.

We will be actively interviewing prospective candidates as they apply.

The Role

This important role will represent FareShare Midlands and engage with the food industry in the Midlands, to develop and grow volumes of surplus food.

Using your account management skills you will manage existing and new business relationships, growing our supply base and ensuring rewarding and sustainable relationships for the partner. You will need determination and drive to work effectively with a wide range of businesses and organisations. The role involves working closely with the FareShare Midlands Food Sourcing Manager and FareShare UK Teams to strengthen our capability to source and accept more food. As well as managing existing food partners and spending time researching and contacting potential new local food suppliers in the region, the role includes researching and making new contacts and following up leads. By working closely with the FareShare Midlands Food Sourcing Manager we ensure coordination on management of UK wide food partner accounts as well as consistency of approach and delivery of national initiatives where appropriate.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Business Development and Relationship Management 

· Act as a point of contact for a portfolio of existing local food partners and the regional sites of selected National Food Partners

· Research and develop new relationships with food partners and food industry stakeholders across the Midlands.

· Build strong relationships and engage with food partners and stakeholders on a regular basis

· Meet existing and potential food partners to competently and effectively present the benefits of working with FareShare

· Engage with accounts to prompt donations of food through regular phone calls, emails and face to face contact

· Support food partners in identifying surplus food through carrying out factory ‘waste walks’ and engaging employees appropriately

· Work closely with the Food Team and the Supply Chain & Logistics Team to ensure any supply or account management issues are promptly and satisfactorily resolved

· Provide regular food partner impact reporting, case studies and recognition

· Capture feedback from our food partners about their relationship with FareShare 

Team Work and Reporting

·  Work closely with the FareShare Midlands management team to support delivery of the strategy and ensure effectively communication and team working.

· Work in conjunction with the Food Supply Manager and the FareShare UK Food Team to ensure smooth management of accounts which span the UK and the Midlands.

· Attend Regional Food Sourcing meetings and support the Food Team members and initiatives as required.

· Feedback to the team ideas for improving the existing processes and operations linked to the provision of food.

· Efficiently plan and undertake visits, planning your diary to use time and FareShare’s resources effectively to minimize travel time and expense while maximising potential opportunities during business hours.

· Work closely alongside regional sourcing colleagues across the UK and regularly attend regional sourcing team meetings.

Person Specification - Skills, Qualities & Experience

Skills

· The ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships at a range of levels and across multiple functions with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

· Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to change tone for different stakeholders and confidently present online or face to face.

· Team player with a positive and collaborative attitude, who enjoys working with others to help achieve broader objectives.

· Positive outlook with the ability to be an engaging enthusiastic ambassador for FareShare and a desire to seek tangible outcomes and drive incremental growth

· Willing to learn and develop account management skills with the guidance and support of the Food Supply manager and the Food Team.

· Comfortable with cold calling of new accounts and the judgement to be able to balance persistence with empathy and understanding.

· Pro-active, organised, resilient and able to work under pressure, whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail.

· Great problem solving and decision-making skills, a solutions led mind set and ability to back up decisions using data and analysis.

· Very well organised with excellent attention to detail, comfortable using own initiative, developing a list of priorities and managing the workload.

· A people person who will enjoy communicating with our food partners, our Regional Centres and the wider FareShare Team.

· Proactive with suggesting process improvements or creative solutions to challenges.

· Computer literate comfortable with online tools including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Essential

· Experience of working in the food industry

· Proven ability to build cross functional relationships with a customer service focus

·  Knowledge of and interest in Sustainable Development, Corporate Social Responsibility and experience of its application within the business environment

· Excellent proven organisational skills

· Proven ability to form good working relationships, both internally and externally

· Full driving license and access to own car

 Desirable

· Experience of managing accounts in the FMCG, food, retail or other fast moving customer service orientated sector.

· Track record of using selling and negotiation skills with professionalism and integrity to achieve desired outcomes & targets.

· Management of initiatives and projects such as new product launches, operational initiatives, promotional activity or similar.

· Knowledge of and interest in Sustainable Development, Corporate Social Responsibility and experience of its application within the business environment. 

Values and behaviours 

· A commitment to Equal Opportunities

· An appreciation of FareShare Midlands’ mission and vision

· Flexibility of approach and ability to work in a team

· Proven ability to develop and maintain good working relations, with both internal and external audiences

· The roleholder will be required to work flexibly.

How to Apply:

If you would like to apply for this role, please create a supporting statement to demonstrate your suitability and to explain your interest in both the job and FareShare Midlands. Please send your supporting statement with a copy of your CV.

We continue to strive to ensure that the profile of our staff and volunteers reflects the diverse communities we serve across the Midlands. As such we encourage and welcome applications from all our communities. We particularly welcome applications from people from ethnically diverse backgrounds as they are currently under-represented within FareShare Midlands. 

We will be actively interviewing prospective candidates as they apply.

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference for people affected by cancer? The Mulberry Centre is looking for a dynamic Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead to drive forward our ambitious growth plans, building on our 20-year legacy of award-winning cancer support.

In this vital role, you’ll be at the heart of our fundraising strategy, helping to secure and grow income from trusts, corporates, and high-net-worth individuals. Working closely with our Head of Fundraising and Engagement, you’ll have the chance to make a genuine impact, crafting compelling proposals, building new relationships, and stewarding existing supporters to bring our mission to life.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in securing substantial gifts from trusts, high-net-worth individuals, and companies through engaging proposals, face-to-face interactions, and events. You’ll be a strategic thinker with excellent organisational skills, capable of prioritising and managing a demanding workload while delivering high-quality communications in reports, presentations, and meetings. We’re looking for someone with a deep understanding of small charity fundraising, the principles of relationship management, and the latest trends in donor engagement. You’ll have experience in prospect research, donor outreach, and stewardship, with the ability to communicate persuasively and build relationships across various levels of seniority. Skills in preparing project budgets, financial reports, and organising events are essential, and a familiarity with relevant legislation, such as Gift Aid and GDPR, is highly desirable. If you bring creativity, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit, and are ready to make a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer, we’d love to hear from you!

At The Mulberry Centre, you’ll find a supportive team, inspiring mission, and the chance to help shape our future. If you're ready to channel your skills towards a meaningful cause, apply today and join us in our commitment to bring life-changing support to even more people.

Internal Title: Business Development Specialist - Grow with Us

Are you passionate about making a global impact and ready to help expand our donor base across international markets? Join us as a Business Development Specialist and play a pivotal role in driving institutional and governmental partnerships that will help further our mission to create lasting change.

• Location: London (on Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
• Salary: c£50,000
• Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in the office, more if you want)

Why You Should Join Us:

• Collaborate on global initiatives, building relationships with donors from the Middle East and beyond.
• Be part of a dynamic team focused on sustainable growth and international development.
• Career Development: Ongoing training and clear progression opportunities tailored to your professional growth.
• Work with a diverse, inclusive organisation deeply committed to safeguarding vulnerable communities.

Your Role:

As a Business Development Specialist, you'll be responsible for:

• Developing engagement strategies and donor maps to position our organisation as a leading partner in humanitarian aid.
• Establishing and managing a robust pipeline of funding opportunities, enabling the organisation to thrive in new markets.
• Coordinating bids and proposals, ensuring we meet donor requirements while showcasing the impact of our work.

You'll work closely with teams across the organisation, including those focused on institutional funding, trust and corporate donors. Your insights into global funding trends will be invaluable as we continue to diversify and expand our reach. Travel may be required to engage with potential donors directly and gather vital data for upcoming projects.

Key Benefits:

• The chance to develop relationships with global donors and contribute directly to large-scale humanitarian efforts.
• Supportive team culture and an environment where your ideas for growth and innovation will be welcomed.
• Access to internal workshops and the opportunity to mentor colleagues on grant management.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience in donor engagement and bid management, particularly with international donors.
• Strong proposal writing and project management skills.
• A commitment to our values and mission, with the drive to help us reach new heights in funding.

Apply Now to take the next step in your career and help us make a difference worldwide. Together, we'll create new opportunities, build stronger partnerships, and bring about real, meaningful change.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, we care for children and young people whose lives are just too short. Our aim is to reach every family that needs our help and to offer them the very best choice of care. Did you know that every year we need to raise £6.5m to keep our doors open and only around 16% of our income comes from government sources, the rest has to be raised through fundraising activity.

Our services include short overnight stays and community breaks at home or in the hospice. We also support the whole family from diagnosis with our multi-disciplinary Family Support team who provide counselling, sibling support groups, music therapy and much more. Our care team support these families in our modern, purpose-built building. All our rooms bedrooms have a homely feel. We have a sensory room, spa pool, cinema room and six acres of gardens.

We support families from a large geographical area, including South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, North Derbyshire and parts of North Lincolnshire. The hospice is easily accessible from Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Sheffield and North Notts. We have free secure on-site parking for families and staff to use.

The role:

As our Fundraising Business Partner, you will be at the forefront of our regional fundraising team. You’ll work hand-in-hand with the Income Generation and Communications Director, crafting and implementing innovative, long-term strategies to expand and diversify our income streams. You’ll identify new opportunities, guide a talented team of six fundraising professionals, and build lasting partnerships that strive to reach our income aims.

Key Responsibilities:

· Management and Leadership: Develop and drive comprehensive fundraising strategies, ensuring alignment with our goals and exploring new funding avenues.

· Team Leadership: Mentor, manage, and inspire a high-performing fundraising team. Lead by example, foster professional development, and create an empowering culture.

· Income Generation: Lead of key fundraising campaigns and build relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and local communities. Work collaboratively with marketing to craft impactful marketing and engagement proposals.

· Business Partnering: Collaborate across all departments and with senior leadership to ensure our fundraising strategy integrates seamlessly with the broader goals of the hospice.

· Financial Management: Oversee budget allocation, reporting, and ROI maximisation to hit income targets and deliver on strategic plans.

· Compliance and Governance: Ensure all fundraising initiatives meet legislative and ethical standards and represent Bluebell Wood at events to foster new relationships and raise our profile.

The requirements:

· Proven leadership in fundraising with strategic vision and hands-on experience in managing successful campaigns.

· Strong interpersonal skills to nurture relationships with stakeholders, donors, and team members.

· Innovative thinking to bring creative, data-driven approaches to income generation.

· Resilient and adaptable mindset to navigate challenges and drive continuous improvement.

· Passion for our mission and a genuine desire to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families.

In return, we can offer you a fantastic working environment and the following benefits:

· 33 days’ annual leave with the option to buy and sell

· Sick pay

· Health Care Cash Back Scheme

· Free counselling sessions

· Enhanced maternity pay

· Enhanced paternity pay

· Enhanced parental bereavement leave

· Compassionate leave

· Salary sacrifice scheme

· Training & Development

· Investment in your wellbeing

· Volunteering & shadowing days

· Free parking on main site

· Free drinks and subsidised meals

· Time off in lieu

· Uniform

· Eligible for NHS Blue Light Card

· Eligible for The Company Shop

At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice we value everyone who works with us, embrace individual differences and recognise that great things happen when we work together.

Previous applicants need not apply

Closing date:      2nd December 2024

Interviews: 13th December 2024.