National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (England and Wales) YFC Centre, 10th Street, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2LG tel 024 7685 7200 email post@nfyfc.org.uk web www.nfyfc.org.uk Page 1 of 6 Registered Charity No 1211473 (England & Wales). Incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee (England) No 15893713 Patron: HM The King

Paper Ref: JD25051b

Fundraising Manager

Salary: Circa £37,000 per annum Location: UK.

Work Pattern: This role is available as either: A remote-first position with regular travel to NFYFC Stoneleigh Park office for key meetings and collaborative work

OR A hybrid arrangement working from NFYFCs Stoneleigh Park office (typically

two or three days per week) and from home. For this option, candidates would live within commutable distance of Stoneleigh.

Travel Requirements: Occasional travel to locations in England and Wales to meet with stakeholders and attend events as necessary. All travel will be prepared well in advance.

Contract: Full-time (37½ hrs per week) with some weekends and evening work. Permanent

Applications close: time & date here

Download the Application form Join Our Team! The National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (NFYFC) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Fundraising Manager to develop and implement strategies for securing funding from trusts, grant-making bodies, and corporate partners. This role is crucial in ensuring NFYFC’s financial sustainability and growth, collaborating with team members and engaging with our vibrant community of young farmers. Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and research potential donors, trusts, and funding prospects. • Prepare compelling funding applications, bids, proposals, and reports. • Develop and grow relationships with charitable trusts and foundations. • Establish and maintain corporate collaborations and funding opportunities. • Expand individual giving programmes through multi-channel donor campaigns. • Create fundraising toolkits for YFC county federations. • Integrate funding strategies into NFYFC’s marketing and communications. • Maintain accurate funding records and track income against targets. • Stay up to date with fundraising trends and best practices. • Support NFYFC with additional responsibilities as required.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with keen attention to detail. • Proven track record of securing income from trusts and grant-making bodies. • Knowledge of the UK fundraising landscape. • Strong research and analytical abilities. • Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal. • Experience using Excel and fundraising databases.

National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (England and Wales) YFC Centre, 10th Street, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2LG tel 024 7685 7200 email post@nfyfc.org.uk web www.nfyfc.org.uk Page 2 of 6 Registered Charity No 1211473 (England & Wales). Incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee (England) No 15893713 Patron: HM The King

• Ability to develop reporting trackers to monitor fundraising activities. • Experience researching trusts via charity commission and fundraising databases. • Strong relationship-building skills across all levels, including young members, grant managers, and stakeholders. • UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience working with volunteers and supporters. • Experience in committee work.

Personal Attributes:

• Commitment to NFYFC’s mission, values, and community. • Self-motivated with a proactive and positive approach to work. • Strong organisational skills and ability to multitask. • Creative thinker, able to adapt to new funding opportunities. • Warm, persuasive, and flexible in working relationships.

Work Environment & Safeguarding: This role is available as either: A remote-first position with regular travel to NFYFC Stoneleigh Park office for key meetings and collaborative work OR A hybrid arrangement working from NFYFCs Stoneleigh Park office (typically two or three days per week) and from home. For this option, candidates would live within commutable distance of Stoneleigh. The role will involve Occasional travel to locations in England and Wales to meet with stakeholders and attend events as necessary. All travel will be prepared well in advance. The NFYFC is seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and as a youth organisation, NFYFC is committed to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults. All posts are subject to Safe Recruiting Procedures, and this position requires an enhanced DBS check (with barred lists). About the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs: The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (England & Wales) [NFYFC] is one of the largest rural youth organisations in the UK. The organisation provides opportunities for personal development of its members through training programmes, competitions, skills certificates and overseas travel. This is a democratic membership organisation comprising of approx. 23,000 YFC members of 560+ Young Farmers’ Clubs in England & Wales which are grouped in 46 county federations.

The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs supports the clubs and county federations achieve the charity objectives through a range of programmes and training underpinned by youth work principles. Programmes of work are designed to offer opportunities for participation, learning, fun and personal development to YFC members aged 10 to 28 years and to those supporting them in their roles across England and Wales. Instructions to applicants:-

All applications to be submitted on NFYFC’s application form and must be accompanied by a supporting email/letter. Note: Applications close at 12 noon, day, date here

Completed applications should be sent to Recruitment@nfyfc.org.uk

OR

(marked Private & Confidential) James Eckley Chief Officer National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs YFC Centre, 10th Street Stoneleigh Park Kenilworth Warwickshire CV8 2LG

National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (England and Wales) YFC Centre, 10th Street, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2LG tel 024 7685 7200 email post@nfyfc.org.uk web www.nfyfc.org.uk Page 3 of 6 Registered Charity No 1211473 (England & Wales). Incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee (England) No 15893713 Patron: HM The King

Job Description Paper Ref: JD22051b

Fundraising Manager Job Title: Fundraising Manager Responsible to: Head of Organisational Development / Chief Officer.

With regular reporting to the Board and to the Steering Groups of the NFYFC Council.

Responsible for: No direct reports but it is essential that the post holder is a team player, working as

part of the NFYFC staff team and with the Board Trustees. Hours of work: The post is full-time (37½ hrs).

Flexible working hours under NFYFCs Preferred Working Hours policy. The Federation operates a time off in lieu policy.

Place of work: A remote-first position with regular travel to NFYFC Stoneleigh Park office for key

meetings and collaborative work OR A hybrid arrangement working from NFYFCs Stoneleigh Park office (typically two or three days per week) and from home. For this option, candidates would live within commutable distance of Stoneleigh.

The role will involve Occasional travel to locations in England and Wales to meet with stakeholders and attend events as necessary. All travel will be prepared well in advance.

Term of contract: Permanent. 1. About the role:

Working with the management and trustees to develop and lead implementation of the fundraising strategy. This will involve developing and implementing a marketing plan to support fundraising activity. To identify projects/programmes for funding and developing associated budgets / resource requirements that will make sure the aims of the funder can be delivered. Work with the management team to create the annual business plan and budget and develop performance reports for the board of trustees. This is an interesting and varied role working to support the revenue raising activities of the NFYFC whilst extending its reach through collaborations with funders.

National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (England and Wales) YFC Centre, 10th Street, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2LG tel 024 7685 7200 email post@nfyfc.org.uk web www.nfyfc.org.uk Page 4 of 6 Registered Charity No 1211473 (England & Wales). Incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee (England) No 15893713 Patron: HM The King

2. Responsibilities of the role

2.1. Identifying and researching prospective new strong funding prospects for the organisation including donors, trusts and individuals, and planning and orchestrating the approaches.

2.2. Communicating NFYFC’s work persuasively to prospective fund holders by preparing excellent funding applications / bids / proposals / reports, in consultation with key delivery staff.

2.3. Growth of funding from charitable trusts and foundations by working with colleagues across the organisation

to develop project proposals and a compelling case for support.

2.4. Working with the team members to maintain existing and identify/develop new relationships with relevant corporates and funders and other organisations.

2.5. Develop and the growth of an individual giving programme by introducing multi-channel donor acquisition

campaigns for both one-off and regular donors.

2.6. Developing tool kits to guide and support our county federations to ensure they are maximising the potential fundraising opportunities ensuring a consistent messaging.

2.7. Work closely with the NFYFC staff to ensure that funding relationships are integrated into the overall

marketing, fundraising and communications plans. And, to work with the NFYFC Council’s appointed Steering Committees and other volunteers/members of NFYFC to empower them to act as ambassadors for the relationships in place.

2.8. Maintaining accurate records of funding and collaborative working. Monitor income raised in relation to

personal and organisational targets. 2.9. To undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of this post as requested by the line manager or

Chief Officer. This job description is intended to summarise the key responsibilities and duties of the role, and the job description may be subject to change by mutual agreement.

3. Information 3.1. Evidence of permission to work in the UK

The NFYFC cannot offer visa sponsorship. You must have the right to live and work in the UK to apply or be considered for this role. Non-UK Nationals must already have an appropriate working visa to undertake employment. Applicants will be asked to provide documentation to prove entitlement to work in the UK.

3.2. NFYFC’s Safe Recruiting Procedures

As a youth organisation the NFYFC is committed to the safeguarding of young people and adults at risk. All posts are subject to NFYFC’s Safe Recruiting Procedures, which may include a DBS check (with barred lists) at enhanced level. Posts identified as being Positions of Responsibility under the Safeguarding Policy, cannot be confirmed until the outcomes of this DBS check have been reviewed. The NFYFC will comply with new legislation as introduced by Government.

3.3. Health & Safety

National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (England and Wales) YFC Centre, 10th Street, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2LG tel 024 7685 7200 email post@nfyfc.org.uk web www.nfyfc.org.uk Page 5 of 6 Registered Charity No 1211473 (England & Wales). Incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee (England) No 15893713 Patron: HM The King

There is a general responsibility for all employees to act sensibly and reasonably and consider the health, safety and wellbeing of themselves and those around them always.

3.4. Diversity

All staff through personal example, open commitment and clear action, should ensure that diversity is positively valued.

3.5. Working hours

The post is full-time (37½ hrs). Contracted hours are balanced, and post holders will average a 37½ hour working week. Working hours will include some evenings and some weekends and may involve some overnight stays. A time off in lieu policy is in place.

3.6. Location

A remote-first position with regular travel to NFYFC Stoneleigh Park office for key meetings and collaborative work. OR A hybrid arrangement working from NFYFCs Stoneleigh Park office (typically two or three days per week) and from home. For this option, candidates would live within commutable distance of Stoneleigh. The role will involve Occasional travel to locations in England and Wales to meet with stakeholders and attend events as necessary. All travel will be prepared well in advance.

4. Salary/package

The salary is expected to be circa £37,000 per annum (full time) depending on skills and experience.

4.1. Pension The NFYFC offers a pension scheme to all employees and full details will be given to the successful candidate. In summary, the Federation will pay 6% of salary into a group pension plan, dependent on the employee contributing a minimum of 2% of salary to the plan. Employees may opt out of the Group Pension Plan. When opting out of the plan, no Employer contribution will be made.

4.2. Annual leave

28 days, including Public Holidays, for full-time posts rising by 1 day for each completed year of service, to a maximum of 33 days, including Public Holidays, after 5 years’ service. An additional 3 days of Discretionary Leave (non-contractual) is usually given to enable an end-of-year shutdown.

4.3. Other benefits

BUPA Health cash plan. Childcare vouchers available.

5. Probationary period

The probation period for this post is 6 months. The NFYFC reserves the right to extend this period.

6. Transport & driving licence The successful applicant must be able to travel/from to the NFYFC offices (Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire) to attend team days, events and similar during office hours on the days they are to be office based. They must also be able to travel/from other locations in England and Wales to meet with stakeholders, attend meetings and events as necessary.

National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (England and Wales) YFC Centre, 10th Street, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2LG tel 024 7685 7200 email post@nfyfc.org.uk web www.nfyfc.org.uk Page 6 of 6 Registered Charity No 1211473 (England & Wales). Incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee (England) No 15893713 Patron: HM The King

Due to nature and location of some events/meetings a driving licence and access to a vehicle is considered essential. An expenses policy is in place for business travel.

7. Contract of employment

A contract of employment will be issued on commencement of the post and will contain all other conditions of service.

8. Data Protection

The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs has adopted a policy to destroy unsuccessful applications within 12 months of the recruitment decision having been made.

NFYFC

FINAL 2025

worldheartbeat.org

Application Pack Senior Finance Officer

As Senior Finance Officer, you will play a vital role at World Heart Beat, ensuring the effective day-to-day management of finances, financial administration, and bookkeeping, as well as informing future business planning. You will work with key personnel across the team, providing guidance and leadership in relation to budget management and financial information to support funding applications and stewardship. You will also provide excellent reporting to support the Executive and Board.

It is an exciting time for the charity, following the opening of World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens in 2023, our second site for music teaching, which includes a café, concert hall and recording studio. The operation of two sites has increased our activities and overheads, making the Senior Finance Officer role even more crucial. We have also established a CIC through which new earned income streams are channelled. The Senior Finance Officer will have the opportunity to develop and shape financial processes and contribute to forward planning.

The Role

World Heart Beat is a registered music charity. Its programmes enrich the lives of children and young people, and its communities. We place social justice

at our heart, providing equality of access through the removal of financial barriers to all, and giving a voice

to those who are underrepresented.

About Us

Join our small, dedicated team that lives and breathes music! At World Heart Beat, we are passionate about empowering young people through music education, performance, and opportunities that change lives. We are a warm, welcoming, and dynamic organisation that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and community. With us, you’ll be more than just a Senior Finance Officer—you’ll be part of an organisation that brings music and joy to young people and beyond. Plus, we offer great perks like free concert tickets, generous discounts in our café, and a fantastic team that values both hard work and fun. If you love numbers as much as we love music, we’d love to hear from you!

Why Work With Us?

Role Description Financial Planning

Lead on the annual budget preparation process, including creating regular reports for the Board of Trustees, senior management team, and project managers. Contribute financial information required for funding applications as needed by the Fundraising team. Maintain and regularly update cash flow forecasts.

Financial Management & Bookkeeping Prepare regular management accounts and associated reports for budget holders, senior management, and the Board of Trustees, providing analysis to inform decision-making and organisational planning. Maintain oversight of finance systems, processes, and procedures, ensuring they are fit for purpose. Oversee, manage and assist with bookkeeping tasks, ensuring accurate and timely financial record-keeping, including:

Purchase/sales ledger management Batch/individual payments Bank reconciliations Petty cash management Credit card management International payments Processing invoices and receipts Maintaining financial records in accounting software (Xero preferred)

Role Description

Financial Management & Bookkeeping (continued) Ensure payments are made in a timely and controlled manner. Ensure that student payments are diligently followed up on and accurately accounted for, maintaining clear records and addressing any outstanding balances in a timely manner. Manage monthly payroll submissions, working with World Heart Beat’s accountants, and reviewing reports to ensure payroll accuracy. Support bookkeeper with various tasks as and when needed including payroll Respond to queries related to pension and payroll matters. Ensure HMRC reporting and payments are carried out on time, including Income Tax/NICs and Foreign Entertainer withholding tax. Oversee Gift Aid claims and submission Prepare monthly VAT submissions, coordinating with World Heart Beat’s accountants. Provide financial information for funder reports as required, including Arts Council England (ACE) NPO reporting.

Role Description Financial Accounting

Ensure compliance with financial policies, governance, legislation, and data regulations. Manage relationships with external accountants, ensuring timely preparation of annual accounts for both the charity and its commercial subsidiary. Work closely with the bookkeeper to ensure robust and effective financial data capture. Maintain and report on restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring compliance. Record and manage Fixed Assets registers and depreciation schedules. Reconcile monthly financial processes, including commercial activities, ticket sales, café transactions, performance settlements, and intercompany transactions.

Business Administration Oversee key business contracts, including pre-paid credit cards (Equals) and batch payment systems (Telleroo). Ensure all operational finance tasks are completed accurately and on time. Ensure financial compliance across the organisation. Undertake other duties or specific projects as required.

Person Specification Skills and Experience

Qualified by experience (essential), minimum three years. Previous experience working in a small finance team. Demonstrable experience in bookkeeping, financial planning, budget management, and reporting at a senior level. Ability to interpret and communicate financial information effectively to non-financial staff. Knowledge of charity finance regulations, including SORP and relevant compliance frameworks. Proficiency in accounting software (Xero preferred) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Strong attention to detail and commitment to professional standards. Organised, methodical, and able to meet deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain positive working relationships. Willingness to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Personal Attributes Positive and forward-thinking. Ability to work independently and take initiative. Highly organised and detail oriented. Passionate about music and/or the arts and their impact on society. A strong team player and active contributor.

HEALTH AND SAFETY All employees must undergo a DBS check and adhere to WHB’s Health and Safety policies. Safeguarding children and young people is a core responsibility, and all staff must comply with WHB’s Child Protection Policy.

TERMS & CONDITIONS World Heart Beat is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure equal opportunities regardless of race, religion, gender, age, or disability status. Flexible working arrangements are supported where possible.

Further Role Details

Role: Senior Finance Officer Reporting to: James Gero, CEO Company: World Heart Beat Music Academy/CIC Line Manager For: Bookkeeper (Freelance) Contract/ Hours: 0.8 FTE, equivalent to 32 hours per week (with 1 hour for lunch included) Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 per annum, pro rata, dependent on experience. Benefits: Contributory pension scheme, discounts at our café, free concert tickets Location: Office based, WHB at Embassy Gardens, Ponton Road, SW11 7BD (adjacent to the US Embassy) Holiday: 28 days including public and bank holidays (Pro Rata)

Please provide a copy of your current CV together with a covering letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how your skills and experience aligns with the person specification.

Please include the names of two referees, one of which must be your most recent employer. References won’t be taken up without your consent.

Your letter, CV and EO monitoring form should be emailed to General Manager, at: recruitment@worldheartbeat.org

Application Deadline: By 9am, Monday 19th May 2025.

Interviews: Will be undertaken shortly thereafter.

Application Process

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Head of Advice Salary: £42,230 per annum pro rata Hours: 3 days (24 hours/week – can be worked flexibly) Annual Leave: 5 Weeks + statutory holidays (pro rata) Responsible to: Director / Deputy Director Responsible for: Advice Manager Location: Hybrid/Stonebridge, London Borough of Brent Contract: Permanent

About Sufra NW London Sufra is a charity in North West London that prevents hunger, fights poverty and builds community. With the help of our volunteers and partners, we coordinate a network of food banks, kitchens, a community shop and café. These act as a gateway for guests to access more holistic support – including welfare advice, asylum support and our award-winning community garden. We aim to work with our guests to find solutions to their challenges together, whilst campaigning against the causes of hunger and poverty. Food Bank: Our Food Bank provides emergency supplies of essential food and toiletries to individuals and families experiencing acute crisis. Our parcels are typically made up of a mixture of non-perishable and perishable items. The size of our food parcels vary depending on the size of the household, and they typically last 5 to 7 days. To receive a parcel, you need to be referred by one of our 160 Referral Agencies.

Community Kitchen: Our Community Kitchen services are open all year round, serving hundreds of meals every week to hungry guests – including the homeless, families experiencing food poverty and people who are socially isolated and lonely.

The Kitchen runs from our partner venues at Bridge Park Leisure Centre (Monday and Tuesday evenings), Ark Elvin Academy (Wednesday evenings), Laurence’s Larder (lunchtime on

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Thursdays) and Granville Community Kitchen (every Friday evening). Last year we served over 18,500 hot meals in Brent. Welfare Advice Service: Our Advice Team enable people address the underlying problems that led them to our Food Bank – such as benefit disruptions, housing problems and other financial difficulties. The support we provide is ongoing and tailored to the needs of the individual – no matter how long it takes. Last year we support 816 people with our advice support.

Refugee Support: Our Open ARMs (asylum seekers, refugee and migrants) programme supports newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers access the housing, healthcare, training and jobs they need to build a new life in the community. We offer cultural trips, access to ESOL classes, support groups, orientation classes and events to improve integration and independence.

St. Raphael’s Edible Garden: Our beautiful Community Garden emerged from a local campaign by residents to develop a food growing project for the community. With the help of hundreds of volunteers, St. Raphael’s Edible Garden now has a wildlife pond, a learning yurt space, a fruit tree orchard, compost bins, a pizza oven, plenty of raised beds and a stunning pergola.

Although the garden is managed and run by Sufra NW London, it is here to benefit the community. The garden provides a therapeutic space from where we can invest in the skills, health and wellbeing of local people whilst improving the appearance of the estate and giving residents an opportunity to come together, have fun and grow food.

Community Wellbeing Project: In response to the impact of the cost-of-Living crisis on families in Brent, we partnered with Brent Council this year to launch a Community Wellbeing Project from Bridge Park Leisure Centre. This pilot project offers household who are most impacted by the cost of living with access to a membership scheme comprising of four key elements: Community Shop, Community Café, Community Kitchen, and Wraparound Support. The project is designed to go beyond traditional charitable food aid distribution by offering a comprehensive range of (low to zero-cost) food options and creating a supportive community hub where residents can access holistic support including information, advice, guidance – all under one roof.

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Role Description

The Head of Advice plays an integral role in safeguarding the integrity of our services, ensuring that we maintain the necessary accreditations and compliance standards for our Advice Service and Programmes. The Head of Advice is responsible for setting the overall strategy for the advice service, aligning it with organisational goals, and ensuring our existing service and new programmes run effectively and efficiently. Additionally, the Head of Advice will oversee compliance with funding agreements, ensuring that all advice provided aligns with the stipulations of those agreements and regulatory requirements. Their leadership helps secure our position as a trusted and accredited service provider (AQS and IAA), while continuously driving improvements and adapting to industry standards. The Head of Advice will work alongside our experienced Advice Manager to strategically oversee our Open ARMs (asylum seekers, refugee and migrants) programme. This programme supports newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers access the housing, healthcare, training and jobs they need to build a new life in the community. We offer cultural trips, access to ESOL classes, support groups, orientation classes and events to improve integration and independence. This is an immensely rewarding role working in a dynamic charity built on an ethos of sharing, hospitality and inclusivity. We are looking for an exceptionally committed individual who is willing to go the extra mile and has flexibility to work during evenings and weekends when necessary. He/she will show creativity and innovation in community-based programming, building community and donor relationships and strengthening the charity’s integrated services. This is a part-time position with flexible working for the right candidate. We offer a wide range of employee benefits including –

• Excellent annual leave entitlement • Pension scheme • Employee Assistance Programme • Death in Service benefit • Flexible working • Opportunities for training and professional development

To apply for this role, please submit a CV, Covering Letter (no more than 2 sides) by email to admin@sufra-nwlondon.org.uk, and complete our Equal Opportunities Form found here.

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In your Cover Letter, please address the following points; Motivation for Joining Sufra What motivates you to work for Sufra? Please reflect on how your values, skills, and professional ambitions align with our mission to support people experiencing crisis and poverty. Experience Leading and Developing Advice Services Please describe your experience in leading and developing advice services, particularly how you have ensured compliance with the Advice Quality Standard (AQS). What specific actions have you taken to embed quality, consistency, and accountability within advice delivery teams? Supporting a Team Working with Complex Cases How do you support a team that regularly handles complex and emotionally demanding cases, including those involving safeguarding risks and vicarious trauma? Please share your approach to team wellbeing, supervision, and professional development in these contexts. Monitoring Outcomes and Influencing Strategy Describe your experience in monitoring and evaluating the outcomes of services provided to clients or guests. How have you used this insight to influence internal decision-making and engage effectively with external stakeholders or strategic partners? If applying on Charity Jobs, please ensure you submit your CV and Covering Letter on Charity Jobs platform and complete our Equal Opportunities Form found here. Submissions without a tailored Cover Letter will not be considered. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 9th June, with interviews being carried out on a rolling basis.

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Main Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for the effective design, delivery and monitoring of all programmes, in line with the organisation’s ethos, vision and mission.

Strategic Leadership & Service Oversight • Provide strategic direction and oversight for the advice and ARMS (asylum seekers,

refugees and migrants) services (through development of new and existing programmes), supporting the service to progress against our 2030 strategic goals and emerging guest needs.

• Support our Advice Service Manager to translate our strategy into clear operational plans (annual Business Plans).

• Support and advise the Advice Service Manager in maintaining standards and resolving complex challenges.

• Carry a small caseload of complex or high-priority advice cases to maintain frontline insight and support service development.

• Lead on regular Advice Quality Standard (AQS) audits for the advice service and ensure our immigrations advice is in alignment to IAA (OISC) regulations.

• Ensure all funding deliverables, outputs, and outcomes are met in line with grant agreements and contractual obligations for the Advice Service.

• Provide line management and coaching to our Advice Service Manager and oversee the human resource management of the Advice and ARMs teams, including workforce planning, staff development, performance management, and contributing to recruitment where needed.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact

• Work with the Advice Service Manager to set and monitor programme goals, ensuring robust systems and tools are in place to monitor outcomes in accordance with regulatory standards and funding deliverables.

• Use evaluation data to inform strategic decisions and to prepare high-level reports for trustees, funders, advocacy, strategic partners on outcomes and service achievements.

• Ensure that guest feedback and community steering groups are meaningfully engaged in the evaluation process, so that programmes remain responsive to need and rooted in the lived experiences of the community. Safeguarding

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• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring the organisation meets its safeguarding obligations including regular review of safeguarding policies, procedures, staff training, reflective practice sessions and risk assessments.

• Provide strategic advice and support to staff on safeguarding issues across the organisation. Supporting Fundraising Initiatives & Budget Oversight

• Support our bid-writing team to develop strategic funding bids for the Advice and ARMs services.

• Oversee the operational and financial planning and delivery of the advice and ARMs services, including budget setting and service plans with the Advice Service Manager.

Other • Report in SLT meetings, on an ad-hoc basis as needed. • Undertake any reasonable duties to ensure successful operational management of the

organisation’s services and programmes. • Support the visibility and profile of the programmes through networking, events, and

communications input. • Champion equality, diversity and inclusion across all engagement activities to encourage

inclusive and positive change through local action

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Person Specification

Competency Specification Essential Desirable

Experience

Experience in advice programme leadership or management within advice services

✓

Experience in carrying advice caseload, ideally in areas such as immigration, welfare, or housing advice (ideally at least 3 years)

✓

Experience designing or overseeing impact evaluation and monitoring frameworks

✓

Financial Management of Project Budgets ✓

Understanding of key advice areas such as housing, welfare benefits, or immigration.

✓

Experience contributing to successful fundraising efforts, including writing funding applications and reports

✓

Knowledge

Strong understanding of safeguarding frameworks and experience

✓

Experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (training can be provided)

✓

Strong understanding of rights-based and/or trauma-informed approaches in advice or support services

✓

Skills & Abilities

Leadership Skills ✓

Excellent Written & Oral Communication Skills

✓

Ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and make evidence-based strategic decisions

✓

Ability to carry and manage a small caseload, ideally in areas such as immigration, welfare, or housing advice

✓

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Attitude

Willingness to Engage in Further Learning ✓

Team spirited and professional ✓

Commitment to the Mission and Principles of Sufra NW London

✓

Probation The post is subject to a probationary period of 6 months.

Your Data Sufra will use the information you submit to us to consider your application for a job. You have rights to your data, its accuracy and control over our use. For full information about how we will ensure that all applicant data is appropriately and securely stored, handled and disposed of, see our privacy policy here. By submitting an application, you are acknowledging you have read and understood our Privacy Policy, although you can withdraw your application at any time. Eligibility to Work in the UK Please note that Sufra is unable to obtain a work permit on your behalf and is not able to sponsor visas. DBS Checks Please note that if you do not consent to the use of an external validation service for a DBS check, then we may be unable to take your application further. Confirmation of employment will only be given on receipt of satisfactory evidence and checks being issued and references have been received. References Once an offer of employment has been made, you will be asked to provide the names and contact details of two referees. If possible, the first referee should be your present employer and the second referee a previous employer.

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Community Programmes Manager Salary: £42,230 per annum pro rata Hours: 3 days (24 hours/week – can be worked flexibly) Annual Leave: 5 Weeks + statutory holidays (pro rata) Responsible to: Director / Deputy Director Responsible for: Community Engagement Manager and Garden Manager Location: Hybrid/Stonebridge, London Borough of Brent

About Sufra NW London Sufra is a charity in North West London that prevents hunger, fights poverty and builds community. With the help of our volunteers and partners, we coordinate a network of food banks, kitchens, a community shop and café. These act as a gateway for guests to access more holistic support – including welfare advice, asylum support and our award-winning community garden. We aim to work with our guests to find solutions to their challenges together, whilst campaigning against the causes of hunger and poverty. Food Bank: Our Food Bank provides emergency supplies of essential food and toiletries to individuals and families experiencing acute crisis. Our parcels are typically made up of a mixture of non-perishable and perishable items. The size of our food parcels vary depending on the size of the household, and they typically last 5 to 7 days. To receive a parcel, you need to be referred by one of our 160 Referral Agencies.

Community Kitchen: Our Community Kitchen services are open all year round, serving hundreds of meals every week to hungry guests – including the homeless, families experiencing food poverty and people who are socially isolated and lonely.

The Kitchen runs from our partner venues at Bridge Park Leisure Centre (Monday and Tuesday evenings), Ark Elvin Academy (Wednesday evenings), Laurence’s Larder (lunchtime on

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Thursdays) and Granville Community Kitchen (every Friday evening). Last year we served over 18,500 hot meals in Brent. Welfare Advice Service: Our Advice Worker helps people address the underlying problems that led them to our Food Bank – such as benefit disruptions, housing problems and other financial difficulties. The support we provide is ongoing and tailored to the needs of the individual – no matter how long it takes. Last year we support 816 people with our advice support.

Refugee Support: Our Open ARMs (asylum seekers, refugee and migrants) programme supports newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers access the housing, healthcare, training and jobs they need to build a new life in the community. We offer cultural trips, access to ESOL classes, support groups, orientation classes and events to improve integration and independence.

St. Raphael’s Edible Garden: Our beautiful Community Garden emerged from a local campaign by residents to develop a food growing project for the community. With the help of hundreds of volunteers, St. Raphael’s Edible Garden now has a wildlife pond, a learning yurt space, a fruit tree orchard, compost bins, a pizza oven, plenty of raised beds and a stunning pergola.

Although the garden is managed and run by Sufra NW London, it is here to benefit the community. The garden provides a therapeutic space from where we can invest in the skills, health and wellbeing of local people whilst improving the appearance of the estate and giving residents an opportunity to come together, have fun and grow food.

Community Wellbeing Project: In response to the impact of the cost-of-Living crisis on families in Brent, we partnered with Brent Council this year to launch a Community Wellbeing Project from Bridge Park Leisure Centre. This pilot project offers household who are most impacted by the cost of living with access to a membership scheme comprising of four key elements: Community Shop, Community Café, Community Kitchen, and Wraparound Support. The project is designed to go beyond traditional charitable food aid distribution by offering a comprehensive range of (low to zero-cost) food options and creating a supportive community hub where residents can access holistic support including information, advice, guidance – all under one roof.

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Role Description

We are looking for a strategic, impact-driven Community Programmes Manager – to lead the continued growth and development of our Community Engagement Programme and our Garden Programme in alignment with our recently launched 2030 strategy. This is a part-time role focused on strategic direction, partnership building, fundraising, and overseeing monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) activities. The ideal candidate will be a confident leader with experience across programme strategy, community development, securing sustainable funding and amplifying user voice. The Community Programmes Manager will work closely alongside our Community Engagement Manager to inspire local people to make a difference in their communities and influence change. This will be achieved through volunteering opportunities, user-led steering groups, and the scaling up of our advocacy initiatives. You will play a key role in ensuring that Sufra is highly effective at building community and resilience in one of London’s most disadvantaged areas. In addition, you will oversee the strategic development and long-term sustainability of our Community Garden—a therapeutic and educational space where residents can learn about growing food, nature, and biodiversity. We offer a wide range of employee benefits including –

• Excellent annual leave entitlement • Pension scheme • Employee Assistance Programme • Death in Service benefit • Flexible working • Opportunities for training and professional development

How to apply To apply for this role, please submit a CV, Covering Letter (no more than 2 sides) by email to admin@sufra-nwlondon.org.uk, and complete our Equal Opportunities Form found here.

In your Cover Letter, please address the following points;

• Motivation for Joining Sufra

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What motivates you to work for Sufra? Please reflect on how your values, skills, and

professional ambitions align with our mission to support people experiencing crisis and

poverty.

• Experience Leading and Developing Community Programmes

Please describe your experience in leading and developing community-based

programmes, particularly how you have ensured compliance with funder

requirements/operational plans and responding to safeguarding concerns.

• Monitoring Outcomes and Influencing Strategy

Describe your experience in monitoring and evaluating service outcomes and impact.

What frameworks or tools have you developed or used to measure impact?

• Can you describe your approach to leading teams and managing HR responsibilities?

Please include examples of how you've handled recruitment, staff supervision,

performance management, and team development. How do you foster a positive and

inclusive team culture and support individuals with additional needs?

If applying on Charity Jobs, please ensure you submit your CV and Covering Letter on Charity Jobs platform and complete our Equal Opportunities Form found here. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 9th June, with interviews being carried out on a rolling basis.

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Main Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for the effective design, delivery and monitoring of new and existing Community Engagement and Community Garden programmes, in line with the organisation’s ethos, vision and mission.

Key Responsibilities: Strategic Programme Development of Community Engagement and Community Garden • Provide strategic leadership and oversight of both the Community Engagement

and Community Garden Programmes, aligning their development with our 2030 strategy.

• Support with programme development of new and existing programmes. • Engage in our Advocacy Working Group and support the Community

Engagement Manager with the development of community driven advocacy campaigns. Work with our Community Engagement Manager and Garden Manager to facilitate collaborative planning with the community in order to translate our strategy into clear operational plans that are community led.

• Ensure all funding deliverables, outputs, and outcomes are met in line with grant agreements and contractual obligations for Community Engagement and Community Garden grants.

• Oversee our accreditations and ensure compliance and high service standards. • Provide line management and coaching to our Community Engagement

Manager and Garden Manager and oversee the human resource management of the Community Engagement and Garden teams, including workforce planning, staff development, performance management, and contributing to recruitment where needed.

Supporting Fundraising Initiatives & Budget Oversight • Support our bid-writers to develop compelling funding proposals and project

budgets to secure income from trusts, foundations, corporates, and public bodies for our work in community engagement and for our community garden.

• Oversee the operational and financial planning and delivery of the services, including budget setting and annual service plan setting with the Community Engagement Manager and Garden Manager.

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Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL) • Oversee the design and implement MERL frameworks for both programmes,

ensuring activities are evidence-based and impact-driven and linked into wider organisational MERL outcomes.

• Prepare internal and external reports for trustees, senior leadership, and funders. Safeguarding and Compliance • Alongside the Head of Advice, act as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring

the organisation meets its safeguarding obligations at a strategic level. DSL training can be provided.

• Alongside the Senior Advice Manager and Deputy DSL, provide advice and support to

staff on safeguarding issues across the organisation.

• Contribute to the regular development and review and updating of organisational policies, ensuring they reflect current practice, legal requirements, and sector standards.

• Support teams with risk assessing and policy implementation.

Other • Feed into SLT meetings, when required. • Support the visibility and profile of the programmes through networking, events,

and communications input. • Undertake any reasonable duties to ensure successful operational management

of the organisations services and programmes. • Champion equality, diversity and inclusion across all engagement activities to

encourage inclusive and positive change through local action

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Person Specification

Competency Specification Essential Desirable

Experience

Demonstrable experience in strategic programme management within the community development, social impact, or environmental sector.

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Strong project planning, reporting, and budget oversight capabilities.

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Experience working with diverse communities and commitment to inclusive, equitable practice.

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Strong project planning, reporting, and budget oversight capabilities.

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Experience in delivering programmes that are rooted in their community

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Experience contributing to policy, advocacy, or systems change in community development.

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Experience contributing to successful fundraising efforts, including writing funding applications and reports

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Knowledge

Strong understanding of safeguarding frameworks and experience in senior safeguarding responsibilities.

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Understanding of place-based, co- production, or participatory community engagement models.

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Strong understanding of best practice in volunteer management, user-led voice, advocacy and/or community growing

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Skills & Abilities Leadership Skills ü

Excellent Written & Oral Communication Skills

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Ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and make evidence-based strategic decisions.

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Attitude

Willingness to Engage in Further Learning

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Team spirited and professional

Commitment to the Mission and Principles of Sufra NW London

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