Senior Associate - Trusts & Foundations United World Schools is in the exciting position of recruiting for a Senior Associate to join the Fundraising Team and manage a number of major Trusts and Foundations, a role that is vital to sustain our growth as an impact-focused organisation. Expand Job Title: Senior Associate, Trusts and Foundations (reporting to the Associate Director of Development) Location: Central London (Vauxhall) Job Type: Full time role. Flexible working arrangements considered. Package: £26-32k, dependent on skills and experience, plus pension contribution. Start Date: Start date is ASAP. Please let us know what your notice period is in your cover letter. United World Schools is in the exciting position of recruiting for a Senior Associate to join the Fundraising Team and manage a number of major Trusts and Foundations, a role that is vital to sustain our growth as an impact-focused organisation. Reporting into the Associate Director of Development, the Senior Associate will personally lead and manage both grant making and reporting to a number of key Trusts and Foundations, as well as building the pipeline for further support, working closely with the team to deliver against UWS’ ambitious targets and objectives. Responsibilities (including, but not limited to): Stewardship of existing trust and foundation partners, ensuring they are kept up to date on the impact of their support Meeting with funders and representing the organisation Growing UWS’ portfolio of trusts and foundations by researching and establishing relationships with potential funders Drafting compelling grant applications and reports for new and existing funders, both national and international Maintaining contact with our Programmes Teams in Cambodia, Myanmar and Nepal to gain accurate information for funders, and ensure data compliance across all grants Regularly evaluating projects against targets, detailing delivery against key indicators Liaising with our Finance team to construct accurate budgets for funders, and reporting on expenditure against these budgets Supporting fundraising team activities such as key events, including our 2019 Gala Dinner Supporting the development of junior roles and interns as required Undertaking other fundraising or administrative tasks that are compatible with the nature of this role. Person specification: Essential Educated to degree level with evidence of continuing professional development Demonstrable track-record of working with trusts and foundations to secure income and report on impact Previous experience of end-to-end grant applications, donor management and reporting Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and partners and build long-term relationships Exceptional attention to detail and an aptitude for writing creative narrative that will ensure our applications stand out when being assessed A high level of numeracy and good analytical ability Ability to lead independent projects involving the wider team, interns and volunteers as needed Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to prioritise tasks in response to multiple requests Determined, persuasive, ambitious, flexible and a pro-active team player … which means you commit and deliver for the cause. Willing to (occasionally) jump on a plane to Cambodia, Myanmar or Nepal to visit our projects or even our funders! Desirable Experienced in constructing comprehensive budgets and financial reports for funders Some experience of line management or team leadership Experience working for an international development NGO, including communicating remotely with teams in the field Experience of applying or reporting to institutional grant funders such as DFID We are looking for a candidate to grow and develop with the organisation. This means that above all, we are looking for someone who is open to learning new skills and can take a proactive approach to new tasks and responsibilities. You can download a full job description pack here. To apply for this position, please send a comprehensive CV (max 2 pages) and a supporting statement (also no more than 2 pages). The deadline for applications is 9am on Thursday 22nd August 2019. Early applications are warmly encouraged. Please ensure that your application fully addresses the appointment criteria in the person specification. You should give the names, positions, organisations and telephone contact numbers of two referees, one of whom should be your current/most recent employer. References will only be taken once your express permission has been granted. Applications should be made via email to [email protected] Timetable Please contact us as soon as possible if you are interested in the role. Telephone interviews will be held throughout the process, with a final interview on 29th August (or as soon as practical after this date). Start date is ASAP. Please let us know what your notice period is in your cover letter. If you would like more information, please let Emma (below) know. She will be happy to tell you more about this exciting role. Queries If you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process, need additional information or wish to have an informal discussion, please contact [email protected]
Fundraising gala administrator United World Schools is looking for someone driven and ambitious wanting to gain experience in international development and the charity sector, with a specific focus on fundraising and events. Expand United World Schools is looking for someone driven and ambitious wanting to gain experience in international development and the charity sector, with a specific focus on fundraising and events. This fixed term role will run for 3 months and will provide the opportunity to work within the fundraising team to support our work at a critical time. The role will specifically focus on supporting us as we prepare for our largest fundraising event to date: the United World Schools 2019 Gala Dinner on 6th November 2019. The funds raised from these activities will directly contribute towards our ambitious goal of enrolling 50,000 children into school. The role is part-time (3 days/week) for three months which would include, but not be confined to support the following: Event Support: Coordination of live and silent gala auctions, including sourcing prizes and collating an appealing auction brochure Producing bespoke communication and marketing materials for the event, aimed at high-net-worth individuals Supporting the team with event logistics e.g creation and coordination of seating plans, overseeing guest requirements, volunteer support Following up with guests after the gala to secure pledges and ensure their continued engagement and support Fundraising support: General communication with our major donors through a variety of channels, including formal reporting and email updates Communications and administrative support: Content creation for the UWS website and blog Social media support across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram General administrative support across all UWS teams where needed Who we are looking for: We are looking for a bright and ambitious person, keen to gain experience in the non-profit sector, specifically with an interest in fundraising and events. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about education and understands the impact it has on the lives and opportunities of children around the world. Applicants should: Be a university graduate, or have relevant work experience. Demonstrate interest, enthusiasm and empathy with the work of United World Schools. Have excellent written skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences and craft content across various platforms. Have excellent organisational and planning skills Have a high standard of written and verbal English. Be a self-starter, highly motivated and able to use initiative. Be versatile and able to juggle multiple tasks and priorities. Be comfortable working in a small team or independently. Events coordination experience is desirable, but not essential. As this role has an element of event organisation, candidates should be happy to work occasional evenings as required (no more than 1 per month). Location: Central London Office (Vauxhall) Salary: £73.48 per day (London living wage) Start date: 8th September 2019 End date: 8th December 2019 To apply, please send a CV and a cover letter of no more than 1 side to: [email protected] Closing date for applications: Sunday 25th August 2019 We reserve the right to close the vacancy before this date. Interviews: 29th / 30th August 2019 UWS is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we will only be able to respond to successful candidates.
Graphic Designer - Volunteer United World Schools is seeking a volunteer graphic designer to support the creation of various marketing materials. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing organisation and help shape our brand image for years to come. Expand United World Schools is seeking a volunteer graphic designer to support the creation of various marketing materials. We ask for a minimum commitment of being able to support 1 project (creation of an auction brochure) over a 3 month period, but would ideally prefer someone seeking a longer-term volunteer role to work on a number of discrete projects over the next year. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing organisation and help shape our brand image for years to come. The work you do will be crucial in raising the funds we need to reach more out-of-school children. What are the benefits of volunteering with United World Schools? Develop your skills and grow your design portfolio through a variety of tasks Opportunity to make a big impact for an important cause Join our committed, passionate and friendly team Gain experience working within an international NGO Responsibilities include: Design of auction brochure for our upcoming gala dinner in November. This will be our largest fundraising event to date, with the funds raised going directly towards our ambitious goal of enrolling 50,000 children into education. Other design projects such as information brochures, donor report templates, invitations, school resources, social media posts, infographics. General support to enhance our brand image and visual impact. Who we are looking for: Knowledge of and access to InDesign Some experience designing original content Interest in and empathy with our work Ability to work independently Location: This role is home-based, but you would also be welcome to work from our Central London office. Salary: unpaid volunteer position Start date: As soon as possible - 15th September at the latest End date: Minimum commitment until 6th November 2019 To apply, please send your CV to: [email protected] Closing date for applications: 6th September 2019
Partnerships Intern United World Schools is looking for an ambitious intern wanting to gain experience in international development and the charity sector. The internship will run for four months and will provide the opportunity to work alongside our Partnerships Team to help drive the team towards their ambitious target for 2019, and move closer to the goal of enrolling 50,000 children into school. Expand We are looking for a bright and ambitious individual, keen to gain experience in the non-profit sector, specifically with an interest in partnerships. We are looking for a team player and someone who is a good self-motivator. This internship will take on the responsibility for providing vital day to day support with data management, email communications, reporting to our portfolio of partners and delivering engaging material to further engage and inspire those who support United World Schools. Above all, we are looking for an individual who is passionate about education and understands the impact it has on the lives and opportunities of children around the world. Strong communication and writing skills are essential for this role. Please note this is a part-time (3 days/week) fixed term internship until the end of 2019. Responsibilities (including, but not limited to) Working with the Partnerships Team, the successful applicant would support a number of partnerships across our growing network of Corporates and Partner Schools. Responsibilities would include, but are not limited to: To ensure current partners are regularly updated with reports and email correspondence on the status of their projects. Updating and maintaining partnership data on our CRM. Create content for the Partnerships team to be used in both print and digital media. Developing materials required for external communications - such as blog posts and newsletters. To aid in the acquisition of new partnerships by supporting on mailing campaigns and prospecting. Education, Skills and Qualifications required: Educated to graduate degree level, or with some relevant professional experience in a communications or partnerships role. Demonstrable interest, enthusiasm and empathy with the work of United World Schools. Excellent written skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences and craft content across various platforms. Excellent organisation skills and the ability to effectively manage administrative processes. Comfortable working with both quantitative and qualitative information from a variety of sources. Experience in using an email marketing platform such as Mailchimp is desirable but not essential. Job Title: Partnerships Intern Location: Central London (Vauxhall) Job Type: Part-time fixed term internship until the end of 2019. Salary: £73.85 per full day spent in the office (3 days a week Fixed Term Contract) Start Date: ASAP, with the right candidate ideally in place from early September 2019. To apply for the position of Partnerships Intern, please send a CV (no longer than 2 pages) and cover letter (no more than 1 page) to: [email protected]. Please quote job title “Partnerships Intern” and reference number 028 in application subject line. Closing date for applications: 12pm on Friday 23rd August 2019 - we reserve the right to close the vacancy before this date. Questions? Get in touch and we'll do our best to answer them. The proposed interview date is Tuesday 27th August. We reserve the right to close the vacancy sooner then stated and interview candidates based on this. UWS is committed to the safeguarding of children and ensuring we recruit safely is central to this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check as a condition of employment. UWS is an equal opportunities employer.