Penny Appeal

Vacancy: Director of Finance Director of Finance £70 - 80,000 Full time Permanent Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with flexible working policy in place Directorate: Finance About us Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We've come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years! We've transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too. Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come. At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day. Vision: Transform small change into a big difference for those who need us most Mission: Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal's mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad Strategic aims: Within 5 years - Best in class Muslim charity Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for Most recognizable Muslim charity in the world Raise over £100 million per annum for good Key facts: We are a British Muslim led charity Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world UK staff have been working from home for the last 18 months, but we are instigating a move back into a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy Please read our latest Annual Report here About the role Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can use your talent to really make a difference in one of the UK's fastest growing charities? This is a highly specialist role that has responsibility for the financial strategy, financial governance, financial operations and financial controls of the charity. We are seeking someone who is solutions orientated, can take the initiative, and displays effective decision making. Someone who has significant experience of initiating, delivering, leading and embedding change initiatives. Responsibilities: Finance Develop strategic financial plans working with the CEO and the Board of Trustees. Providing strong and effective strategic leadership for all financial functions of the charity. This is inclusive of robust strategic financial direction across the Global Penny Appeal Family embedding a strong culture of value for money, accountability and strong financial control. Providing the charity with robust and thorough analysis of P&L's, data and business insight to ensure informed decision making, including detailed payback analysis of marketing and fundraising spend to inform future direction and decisions. Overseeing the preparation of relevant financial data to be presented to different levels of stakeholders, including detailed monthly management accounts, cost centre reports and budget variance analysis. Prepare and present relevant and impactful financial information to the Board of Trustees and make effective recommendations based on this. Developing and monitoring financial processes and controls within the Finance department and throughout the organisation. Ensure Finance is acting as an effective business partner to all other areas of the organisation. Managing the end to end process of external statutory audits and ensure statutory reporting and financial compliance across the business. Company-wide financial planning and budget preparation and management. Overall responsibility for working capital management (cash flow forecasting, debtor management, strong income and expenditure controls etc). Identifying and managing commercial opportunities and helping to drive revenue increases and increased efficiencies across the organisation. Implementing and maintaining a strong cost control environment throughout the organisation. To ensure sector standards are applied in all programme expenditure and particularly ensure end use of funds in branches of affiliated offices and high-risk countries. To develop robust controls for all areas of finance inclusive of procurement and tendering, expenses, cash management, payments processing, etc. Ensure the effective, controlled and timely completion of all finance operations and the maintenance of all required accounting records. Developing an investment strategy and effective financial management of any trading subsidiaries. Completing detailed financial analysis of any specific projects or proposals as required. Governance and Leadership As a member of the senior management team, assist in the development, implementation, review and maintenance of organisational policies including Health and Safety, Staff Welfare, Conflicts of Interest and all those required by regulatory bodies and sector standards for INGO's applying best practices. Ensure Finance operations adhere to all regulatory and legal requirements. Develop and maintain a full and robust Finance operational risk assessment and ensure adequate controls are in place. Sit on the Executive Committee along with the senior staff members (led by the CEO) and play an active role in shaping both the long and short term planning for the organisation. Implement effective succession planning, people management, development, recruitment, and retention strategies. Help advise and manage essential matters arising that require senior input as per the direction of the CEO. Develop and mentor members of the Finance team, ensuring that appropriate technical skills are in place. Executive oversight of Internal Audit and Compliance functions, as required. When appropriate represent the charity publicly through effective ambassadorship. About you For us, it's not just what we do, it's how we do it. Our values are important to us and we're looking for people who will live and breathe them. Required: Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Proven track record of effective senior leadership experience Management of a Finance Department in a fast-paced growth organisation Excellent oral and written communication skills A track record of promoting learning and capacity building. Strategic thinking, highly organised, outcome focused and target driven Strong people skills, including managing people working remotely, and networking externally Sound project management skills including project proposal development, monitoring and evaluation. Ability to develop systems and processes to manage and deliver required objectives Commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity. Desirable Contemporary understanding of issues and challenges facing humanitarian organisations. Previous experience of managing large diverse multi-disciplinary teams including distance management. Additional information Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously. All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach. Applying: Please send a statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) clearly outlining how you match our requirements, as well as a two-page CV outlining your professional, volunteering experience, education/qualifications and any other relevant information. Please state the job title in the email title. Deadline: We are running a rolling a recruitment, so reserve the right to close the post at any point. Please don't delay in getting your application in to us!

Vacancy: Copywriter (Marketing) Copywriter (Marketing) Deadline: we reserve right to close recruitment asap £28,000 - £32,000 Full time (would consider 80% FTE) Permanent Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with flexible working policy in place Directorate: Marketing About us Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We've come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years! We've transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded, and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too. Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come. At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day. Vision: Transform small change into big difference for those who need us most Mission: Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal's mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad Strategic aims: Within 5 years - Best in class Muslim Charity Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for Most recognisable Muslim charity in the world Raise over £100 million per annum for good Key facts: We are a British Muslim led charity Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world UK staff have been working from home for last 18 months, but we are instigating a move back a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy About the role We are seeking a talented and experienced copywriter with a creative flare of storytelling to share the impact of our work with the world. Stories that will connect with people and build a community of supporters. You'll be writing about the great work we do across the globe, from how we provide lifesaving medical interventions in Syria, to how we help feed Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, to how we support homelessness in the UK, and much much more. This would be for both online and offline channels, and you'd responsible for the content and quality of features within publications and articles. Needless to say your style will need to be engaging, well written and in sync with wider organisational objectives. The Marketing Department is undergoing big investment with several new roles being recruited. You will play an important part in forming the dynamics of this expanded team - ensuring we all pull together in the same direction, offer one another support and comradery, so ultimately the charity can have an even greater impact on the world. Key areas: Editorial content creation for anywhere we have a marketing presence, including but not limited to, email bulletins/invitations, website, social media, press releases Overseeing the layout and appearance of feature articles and other content Proofread and edit the work of team members Proactively assist with idea generation and content planning, especially with one eye on the fundraising calendar About you For us, it's not just what we do, it's how we do it. Our values are important to us and we're looking for people who will live and breathe them. Required Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience Three years copy writer experience Superb writing and editing skills Attention to detail Able to multitask and prioritise workload Team player and positive attitude when working with others Adaptable and flexible in working style Problem solver Welcomes diversity Desirable Knowledge of Islamic financial matters (Zakat, Wakf, Qurbani etc.) International development, and/or writing for an organisation which fundraises Additional information Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously. All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach. Applying: Please send a statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) clearly outlining how you match our requirements, as well as a two-page CV outlining your professional, volunteering experience, education/qualifications and any other relevant information. Please state the job title in the email title. Deadline: We are running a rolling a recruitment, so reserve the right to close the post at any point. Please don't delay in getting your application in to us!

Vacancy: Marketing Executive (Challenge Events) Marketing Executive (Challenge Events) Deadline: we reserve right to close recruitment asap £21,000 - 24,000 Full time (would consider 80% FTE) Permanent Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with flexible working policy in place Directorate: Marketing About us Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We've come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years! We've transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too. Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come. At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day. Vision: Transform small change into big difference for those who need us most Mission: Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal's mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad Strategic aims: Within 5 years - Best in class Muslim Charity Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for Most recognisable Muslim charity in the world Raise over £100 million per annum for good Key facts: We are a British Muslim led charity Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world UK staff have been working from home for last 18 months, but we are instigating a move back a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy About the role We are seeking a Marketing Executive to provide a comprehensive high calibre support to our Challenge Events portfolio. You will 'own' this activity area, and carry out a range of duties, from writing copy, organising events, co-ordinating online information, tracking analytics, arranging invoices, and speaking to supporters & donors. The Marketing Department is undergoing big investment with several new roles being recruited. You will learn the ropes of 'all things marketing' and be an essential part of this growing team - ensuring we all pull together in the same direction, offer one another support and comradery, so ultimately the charity can have an even greater impact on the world. Key areas: Assist in carrying out a wide range of marketing activities to support the team, with a special focus on our portfolio of challenge events. Our current offering can be found here, events include trekking to Everest Basecamp, cycling through Spain, and running the half marathon through Coventry. Produce fresh, engaging content for the website, social media, and other communication channels. Promote events and activities to target audiences using various channels, including digital, online and offline materials. Write marketing briefs for agencies and in-house production teams and monitor the outputs. Manage agencies and suppliers, and control quality, delivery, and service. Co-ordinate fundraising campaigns and events to encourage increased giving or participation. Maintain high standards of customer care to our supporters, suppliers, and wider teams Provide support for the wider activities of the Marketing Department. About you For us, it's not just what we do, it's how we do it. Our values are important to us and we're looking for people who will live and breathe them. Required Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience Two years similar experience Able to multi-task and prioritise workload Superb writing skills Confidence working online and in the digital environment Attention to detail Team player and positive attitude when working with others Adaptable and flexible in working style Problem solver Welcomes diversity Desirable Marketing qualification Knowledge of Islamic financial matters (Zakat, Wakf, Qurbani etc.) International development, and/or writing for an organisation which fundraisers Additional information Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously. All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach. Applying: Please send a statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) clearly outlining how you match our requirements, as well as a two-page CV outlining your professional, volunteering experience, education/qualifications and any other relevant information. Please state the job title in the email title. Deadline: We are running a rolling a recruitment, so reserve the right to close the post at any point. Please don't delay in getting your application in to us!

Vacancy: Seasonal Campaigns Co-ordinator Seasonal Campaigns Co-ordinator Deadline: we reserve right to close recruitment asap £25-28k Full time Permanent Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with flexible working policy in place Directorate: UK Programmes About us Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We've come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years! We've transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too. Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come. At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day. Vision: Transform small change into a big difference for those who need us most Mission: Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal's mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad Strategic aims: Within 5 years - Best in class Muslim Charity Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for Most recognizable Muslim charity in the world Raise over £100 million per annum for good Key facts: We are a British Muslim led charity Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world UK staff have been working from home for the last 18 months, but we are instigating a move back a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy About the role We have big ambitions and are looking for a talented Seasonal Campaigns Co-ordinator to help us achieve them. We are seeking creative thinking, bold ideas, exceptional people skills, and of course an eye for a great campaign concept. Someone who isn't afraid of hard work, who shares our values and who wants to be part of something extraordinary. Someone who will effectively promote the great work of our UK programmes via seasonal campaigns, with the ultimate goal of building our supporter base to extend the impact of our work. If you love all things campaigns, want to make a positive difference to the world, and want to own your own work are but also be part of a supportive team - then this could be the ideal role for you! Key areas From concept to delivery, design and deliver innovative seasonal campaigns linked to various programmes, projects, activities. Design, deliver and refine an annual campaigning strategy that ensures coherence of our individual campaigns across our entire UK programme offering. Establish and maintain relationships with key contacts, including but not limited to, volunteers, schools, local community leaders/groups, statutory services, mosques, and other faith groups. Establish and maintain effective communication, both verbal and written, internally and externally. To provide monitoring and evaluation reports for each of the campaigns. To contribute to departments annual workplans. To work within a budget for each campaign provided by the Head of UK Programmes. Present a cost breakdown for each campaign before expenditure. Provide Marcomms with appropriate data and case study material etc. Maintain accurate data, record keeping etc. Participate in meetings associated with the work above or as required. The job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time. About you For us, it's not just what we do, it's how we do it. Our values are important to us and we're looking for people who will live and breathe them. Required Two years working in a campaign's role Excellent knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise a complicated workload Willingness to work unsociable hours (during busy periods such as Ramadan and Christmas) Team player and positive attitude when working with others Adaptable and flexible in working style Problem solver Welcomes diversity Desirable Campaigns, communications or marketing qualification Knowledge of Islamic financial matters (Zakat, Wakf, Qurbani etc.) International development, and/or writing for an organisation which fundraises Additional information Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously. All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach. Applying: Please send a statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) clearly outlining how you match our requirements, as well as a two-page CV outlining your professional, volunteering experience, education/qualifications and any other relevant information. Please state the job title in the email title. Deadline: We are running a rolling a recruitment, so reserve the right to close the post at any point. Please don't delay in getting your application in to us!

Vacancy: Admin Officer (Marketing) Admin Officer (Marketing) Deadline: we reserve right to close recruitment asap £21,000 - 24,000 Full time (would consider 80% FTE) Permanent Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with flexible working policy in place Directorate: Marketing About us Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We've come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years! We've transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too. Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come. At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day. Vision: Transform small change into big difference for those who need us most Mission: Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal's mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad Strategic aims: Within 5 years - Best in class Muslim Charity Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for Most recognisable Muslim charity in the world Raise over £100 million per annum for good Key facts: We are a British Muslim led charity Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world UK staff have been working from home for last 18 months, but we are instigating a move back a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy About the role We are seeking an Admin Officer to provide a comprehensive high calibre administrative support to our Marketing Department.You will help the team by carrying out a range of activities, from organising meetings and events, co-ordinating online information, tracking progress of fundraising, arranging invoices, and speaking to supporters & donors. The Marketing Department is undergoing big investment with several new roles being recruited.You will learn the ropes of 'all things marketing' and be an essential part of this growing team - ensuring we all pull together in the same direction, offer one another support and comradery, so ultimately the charity can have an even greater impact on the world. Key areas: Provide general administrative support for the Marketing Department, such as diary management, filing, research, arranging meetings, and events and similar tasks Manage the storage and organisations of all video footage and images Raise invoices and work with finance to ensure these are up to date Manage agencies and suppliers, and monitor quality, delivery, and service Write marketing briefs for agencies and in-house production teams and monitor the outputs. 6.Maintain high standards of customer care to our supporters, suppliers and wider teams Incorporate feedback and reporting on work from senior members of the team About you For us, it's not just what we do, it's how we do it. Our values are important to us and we're looking for people who will live and breathe them. Required Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience At least two years administrative support experience Able to multi-task and prioritise workload Superb writing skills Confidence working online and in the digital environment Attention to detail Team player and positive attitude when working with others Adaptable and flexible in working style Problem solver Welcomes diversity Desirable Marketing qualification Administrative support experience within a marketing team Knowledge of Islamic financial matters (Zakat, Wakf, Qurbani etc.) International development, and/or working for an organisation which fundraises Additional information Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously. All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach. Applying: Please send a statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) clearly outlining how you match our requirements, as well as a two-page CV outlining your professional, volunteering experience, education/qualifications and any other relevant information. Please state the job title in the email title. Deadline: We are running a rolling a recruitment, so reserve the right to close the post at any point. Please don't delay in getting your application in to us!

Vacancy: Head of Creative Production Deadline: we reserve right to close recruitment asap £40,000 - 45,000 Full time Permanent Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with flexible working policy in place Directorate: Marketing About us Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We've come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years! We've transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too. Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come. At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day. Vision: Transform small change into a big difference for those who need us most Mission: Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal's mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad Strategic aims: Within 5 years - Best in class Muslim Charity Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for Most recognizable Muslim charity in the world Raise over £100 million per annum for good Key facts: We are a British Muslim led charity Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world UK staff have been working from home for the last 18 months, but we are instigating a move back a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy Please read our latest Annual Report here About the role We have big ambitions and are looking for a talented Head of Campaigns and Content to help us achieve them. This role is a critical part of the Marketing Department - its function is to create, co-ordinate and execute inspiring and engaging content. We are seeking creative thinking, bold ideas, exceptional people skills, and an eye for analytics. Someone who isn't afraid of hard work, who shares our values and who wants to be part of something extraordinary. Someone who can lead a team and help us tell the world about the great work that we do: from how we provide lifesaving medical interventions in Syria, to how we help feed Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, to how we support homelessness in the UK. The Marketing Department is undergoing big investment with several new roles being recruited.We need someone who will help this small but growing team get to the next level, so ultimately the charity can grow and have an even greater impact on the world. Key areas: Lead the development and production of content that meet the needs of Penny Appeal's key campaigns, appeals and goals Work with team members to produce content in a timely fashion Produce and manage the organizations content calendar across the year Overall accountability for content production Be a creative force within the organization, generating and ideating new ideas Have an excellent sense of what resonates with our audience Be hyper vigilant of our brand Manage key team members, including content produces and production executives both in the UK and abroad Work closely with our Social Media and Insights team to understand what content works well and on which channel About you For us, it's not just what we do, it's how we do it. Our values are important to us and we're looking for people who will live and breathe them. Required Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience At least 5 years experience working on content production for a range of channels. Line management experience Understanding of contemporary campaign, digital and creative trends, tools and approaches Able to multi-task and prioritise workload Superb writing skills Confidence working online and in the digital environment Attention to detail Team player and positive attitude when working with others Adaptable and flexible in working style Problem solver Welcomes diversity Desirable Knowledge of Islamic financial matters (Zakat, Wakf, Qurbani etc.) International development, and/or writing for an organisation which fundraisers Additional information Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously. All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach. Applying: Please send a statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) clearly outlining how you match our requirements, as well as a two-page CV outlining your professional, volunteering experience, education/qualifications and any other relevant information.Please state the job title in the email title. Deadline: We are running a rolling a recruitment, so reserve the right to close the post at any point. Please don't delay in getting your application in to us!

Vacancy: Communications Manager Communications Manager Deadline: we reserve right to close recruitment asap £33,000 - 37,000 Full time Permanent Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with flexible working policy in place Directorate: Communications About us Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We've come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years! We've transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too. Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come. At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day. Vision: Transform small change into big difference for those who need us most Mission: Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal's mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad Strategic aims: Within 5 years - Best in class Muslim Charity Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for Most recognizable Muslim charity in the world Raise over £100 million per annum for good Key facts: We are a British Muslim led charity Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world UK staff have been working from home for last 18 months, but we are instigating a move back a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy Please read our latest Annual Report here. About the role We have big ambitions and are looking for a talented Communications Manager to help us achieve them. We are seeking creative thinking, bold ideas, exceptional people skills, and of course, an eye for a good story. Someone who isn't afraid of hard work, who shares our values and who wants to be part of something extraordinary. Someone who can help us enhance our profile, so we're able to tell even more people about the great work that we do: from how we provide lifesaving medical interventions in Syria, help feed Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, provide emergency responses from bush fires in Australia to cyclones in Sub-Saharan Africa, and feeding the homeless in the UK. Ultimately helping the charity can grow and have an even greater impact on the world. The Communications Team is brand new (we recently separated our comms and marketing functions to reflect our plans for growth), and you'll have a key role in shaping is formation, development and dynamics. Key areas: Help develop and implement strategic communication plans that directly enhance the organisation's strategic objectives, including strengthen brand and reputation management Oversee, manage, and drive all external and internal communications day to day activities. Manage and enhance Penny Appeal's media relations and PR activities Developing communication strategy and plans for specific projects and campaigns with clear objectives and evaluation processes, integrated across the organisation Ensure our communications advance our mission and vision through stories, images, videos and words Write copy for important initiatives, including marketing and internal communications. Lead, inspire and manage the new and growing Communications team Develop effective communication procedures and oversee weekly/daily check-ins with other team members and wider colleagues Ensure everything we do in relation to communications adheres to, and supports, our organisational approach to safeguarding Work closely with the CEO's office and communications team on editorial pieces Create and manage release dates for recurring publications such as newsletters and bulletins Manage media monitoring and evaluation to ensure that relevant coverage is captured and analysed and shared internally Deputise and working closely with the Director of Communications About you For us, it's not just what we do, it's how we do it. Our values are important to us and we're looking for people who will live and breathe them. Required Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience Two years management responsibilities within a comms team Understanding of contemporary marketing trends, tools and approaches Able to multi-task and prioritise workload Superb writing skills Confidence working online and in the digital environment Attention to detail Team player and positive attitude when working with others Adaptable and flexible in working style Problem solver Welcomes diversity Desirable Communications qualification Knowledge of Islamic financial matters (Zakat, Wakf, Qurbani etc.) International development, and/or writing for an organisation which fundraises Additional information Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously. All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach. Applying: Please send a statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) clearly outlining how you match our requirements, as well as a two-page CV outlining your professional, volunteering experience, education/qualifications and any other relevant information. Please state the job title in the email title. Deadline: We are running a rolling a recruitment, so reserve the right to close the post at any point. Please don't delay in getting your application in to us!

Vacancy: Content Co-ordinator Content Co-ordinator Deadline: we reserve right to close recruitment asap £21,000 - 24,000 Full time (would consider 80FTE) Permanent Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with flexible working policy in place Directorate: Marketing About us Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We've come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years! We've transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too. Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come. At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day. Vision: Transform small change into a big difference for those who need us most Mission: Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal's mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad Strategic aims: Within 5 years - Best in class Muslim Charity Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for Most recognisable Muslim charity in the world Raise over £100 million per annum for good Key facts: We are a British Muslim led charity Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world UK staff have been working from home for the last 18 months, but we are instigating a move back a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy About the role We have big ambitions and are looking for a talented Content Co-ordinator to help us achieve them. We are seeking a highly organised, detailed orientated, creative thinker with exceptional people skills. You will play a key role in ensuring the whole marketing operation runs smoothly, and our content creation and output is done effectively, efficiently, and in the spirit of collaboration. We are looking for someone who isn't afraid of hard work, who shares our values and who wants to be part of something extraordinary. The Marketing Team is undergoing big investment with several new roles being recruited.We need someone who will help this small but growing team get to the next level, so ultimately the charity can have an even greater impact on the world. Key areas: Co-ordinate across team co-ordinate across the marketing team and external agencies around content development and upload to ensure everything is on track from a time, budget and people perspective Quality control content before publication for brand, messaging and errors Proactively apply insights from respective channels to ensure briefs and assets are updated accordingly Manage all marketing asset requirements and delivery across all channels including web, social, email, sms Work with the digital and creative team to write up assets briefs, and ensure the delivery of all marketing assets are delivered to respective channels on time for campaign launches, and day to day activity Report to senior colleagues on progress and developments About you For us, it's not just what we do, it's how we do it. Our values are important to us and we're looking for people who will live and breathe them. Required Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience Two years experience in a similar role Understanding of contemporary creative marketing trends, tools and approaches Superb organisational skills Able to multi-task and prioritise workload Confidence working online and in the digital environment Attention to detail Team player and positive attitude when working with others Adaptable and flexible in working style Problem solver Welcomes diversity Desirable Knowledge of Islamic financial matters (Zakat, Wakf, Qurbani etc.) International development, and/or working for an organisation which fundraises Additional information Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously. All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach. Applying: Please send a statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) clearly outlining how you match our requirements, as well as a two-page CV outlining your professional, volunteering experience, education/qualifications and any other relevant information. Please state the job title in the email title. Deadline: We are running a rolling a recruitment, so reserve the right to close the post at any point. Please don't delay in getting your application in to us!

Vacancy: Communications Executive Communications Executive Deadline: we reserve right to close recruitment asap £21,000 - 24,000 Full time Permanent Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with flexible working policy in place Directorate: Communications About us Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We've come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years! We've transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too. Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come. At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day. Vision: Transform small change into a big difference for those who need us most Mission: Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal's mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad Strategic aims: Within 5 years - Best in class Muslim Charity Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for Most recognisable Muslim charity in the world Raise over £100 million per annum for good Key facts: We are a British Muslim led charity Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world UK staff have been working from home for the last 18 months, but we are instigating a move back a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy Please read our latest Annual Report here About the role We are seeking a Communications Executive to provide a comprehensive high calibre support to our Communications Department.You will specifically assist the Director of Communications in an administration capacity in all that they do, plus contribute to the workings of the wider team. As a result, you will 'learn all things communications'. You will be an essential member of this small, and growing, team; ensuring we all pull together in the same direction, offer one another support and comradery, so ultimately the charity can have an even greater impact on the world. Key areas: Provide general administrative support for the Director of Communications, such as diary management, filing, research, arranging meetings, note taking, invoicing and similar tasks Support the a wide range of communications activities from across the team, such as supporting the development of communications strategies, the co-ordination and implementation of communications plans, developing PR opportunities, writing press releases, liaising with journalists, generating ideas of internal comms content, creating such content, and working across all teams to co-ordinate programmatic updates Maintain high standards of customer care to our supporters, suppliers and wider teams Provide support for the wider activities of the Communications Department About you For us, it's not just what we do, it's how we do it. Our values are important to us and we're looking for people who will live and breathe them. Required Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience Experience in working in a communications environment Able to multi-task and prioritise workload Superb writing skills Confidence working online and in the digital environment Attention to detail Team player and positive attitude when working with others Adaptable and flexible in working style Problem solver Welcomes diversity Desirable Communications qualification Knowledge of Islamic financial matters (Zakat, Wakf, Qurbani etc.) International development, and/or for an organisation which fundraisers Additional information Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously. All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach. Applying: Please send a statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) clearly outlining how you match our requirements, as well as a two-page CV outlining your professional, volunteering experience, education/qualifications and any other relevant information Please state the job title in the email title. Deadline: We are running a rolling a recruitment, so reserve the right to close the post at any point. Please don't delay in getting your application in to us!

Vacancy: SEO Content Manager Ecommerce Executive Deadline: we reserve right to close recruitment asap £33,000 - 37,000 Full time Permanent Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with flexible working policy in place Directorate: Ecommerce About us Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We've come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years! We've transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too. Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come. At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day. Vision: Transform small change into a big difference for those who need us most Mission: Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal's mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad Strategic aims: Within 5 years - Best in class Muslim Charity Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for Most recognizable Muslim charity in the world Raise over £100 million per annum for good Key facts: We are a British Muslim led charity Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world UK staff have been working from home for the last 18 months, but we are instigating a move back a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy About the role Our Ecommerce team is growing and we're looking for talent to help take us to the next level. You will have a creative flair underpinned by a thorough understanding of data analysis, the combination of which will inform how you design, deliver, refine and evaluate our SEO strategy. Key areas: Own the SEO strategy from start to finish, working closely with team members and any external agencies/freelancers Manage the SEO content calendar, always working strategically and with our targets in mind Identifying keyword gaps, on-page optimisation opportunities, internal linking systems, and SEO fixes. Analysing SEO data to identify trends and anticipate consumer needs. Conducting content experiments to assess the effectiveness of different content approaches & formats. Performing content audits to assess how well existing content is performing. Develop SEO content, ensuring its on brand, high quality and SEO optimised Mange the workflow of the team, ensuring deadlines are met on time and budget Developing a solid understanding of the target audience through online and traditional market research Line manage the SEO Content Executive in accordance with the organisation's policies, processes and expectations About you For us, it's not just what we do, it's how we do it. Our values are important to us and we're looking for people who will live and breathe them. Required Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience 3 years SEO content management experience with a proven track record of performance Line management experience Understanding of contemporary SEO trends, tools and approaches Able to multi-task and prioritise workload Superb writing skills Confidence working online and in the digital environment Attention to detail Team player and positive attitude when working with others Adaptable and flexible in working style Problem solver Welcomes diversity Desirable SEO management or similar experience Knowledge of Islamic financial matters (Zakat, Wakf, Qurbani etc.) International development, and/or writing for an organisation which fundraisers Additional information Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously. All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach. Applying: Please send a statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) clearly outlining how you match our requirements, as well as a two-page CV outlining your professional, volunteering experience, education/qualifications and any other relevant information . Please state the job title in the email title. Deadline: We are running a rolling a recruitment, so reserve the right to close the post at any point. Please don't delay in getting your application in to us

Vacancy: SEO Content Exec Ecommerce Executive Deadline: we reserve right to close recruitment asap £21,000 - 24,000 Full time Permanent Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with flexible working policy in place Directorate: Ecommerce About us Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We've come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years! We've transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too. Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come. At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day. Vision: Transform small change into a big difference for those who need us most Mission: Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal's mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad Strategic aims: Within 5 years - Best in class Muslim Charity Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for Most recognizable Muslim charity in the world Raise over £100 million per annum for good Key facts: We are a British Muslim led charity Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world UK staff have been working from home for the last 18 months, but we are instigating a move back a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy About the role Our Ecommerce team is growing and we're looking for talent to help take us to the next level. You will have a creative flair underpinned by a thorough understanding of data analysis, the combination of which will inform how you support the delivery of our SEO strategy. Key areas: Focus on all things related to our SEO strategy from start to finish, working closely with SEO Content Manager and other digital team members Conduct keyword research, SERPs analysis and competitor deep dives to identify content opportunities for clients across various industries Help produce the SEO content calendar, always working strategically and with our targets in mind Develop SEO content, ensuring its on brand, high quality and SEO optimised Support the workflow of the team, ensuring deadlines are met on time and budget Report on content performance and use insights to improve results About you For us, it's not just what we do, it's how we do it. Our values are important to us and we're looking for people who will live and breathe them. Required Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience Two years SEO experience Understanding of contemporary SEO trends, tools and approaches Able to multi-task and prioritise workload Superb writing skills Confidence working online and in the digital environment Attention to detail Team player and positive attitude when working with others Adaptable and flexible in working style Problem solver Welcomes diversity Desirable SEO or similar qualification Knowledge of Islamic financial matters (Zakat, Wakf, Qurbani etc.) International development, and/or writing for an organisation which fundraisers Additional information Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously. All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach. Applying: Please send a statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) clearly outlining how you match our requirements, as well as a two-page CV outlining your professional, volunteering experience, education/qualifications and any other relevant information. Please state the job title in the email title. Deadline: We are running a rolling a recruitment, so reserve the right to close the post at any point. Please don't delay in getting your application in to us!

Vacancy: Marketing Manager Marketing Manager Deadline: we reserve right to close recruitment asap £33,000 - 37,000 Full time (would consider 80% FTE) Permanent Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with flexible working policy in place Directorate: Marketing About us Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We've come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years! We've transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too. Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come. At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day. Vision: Transform small change into big difference for those who need us most Mission: Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal's mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad Strategic aims: Within 5 years - Best in class Muslim Charity Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for Most recognizable Muslim charity in the world Raise over £100 million per annum for good Key facts: We are a British Muslim led charity Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world UK staff have been working from home for last 18 months, but we are instigating a move back a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy About the role We are seeking creative thinking, bold ideas, exceptional people skills, and an eye for analytics. Someone who isn't afraid of hard work, who shares our values and who wants to be part of something extraordinary. We have big ambitions and are looking for a talented Marketing Manager to help us achieve them. Someone who can lead a team and help us tell the world about the great work that we do: from how we provide lifesaving medical interventions in Syria, to how we help feed Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, to how we support homelessness in the UK. The Marketing Department is undergoing big investment with several new roles being recruited.We need someone who will help this small but growing team get to the next level, so ultimately the charity can grow and have an even greater impact on the world. Key areas: 1.Manage the day-to-day operational running of marketing activities and effectively line manage the team of Marketing Execs through regular touch points 2.Strategic planning for success across the team across annual cycles 3.Lead the execution of marketing programs, campaigns, events and fundraising challenges from start to finish, leveraging internal support and driving collaboration 4.Analyse customer insights, trends, market analysis, and marketing best practices to support building successful marketing strategies and plans Track and report on the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and feedback to senior colleagues regularly 6.Ensure all marketing programs, activities and campaigns have clear objectives, success measures and deliverables 7.Use analytics reporting across multiple platforms to extract key insights for future campaign development and go-to-market strategies, complete with proposals and recommendations on tactics 8.Partner with digital, product, programmes and fundraising to design, test, evolve and nurture new tactics or approaches 9.Lead, inspire and manage the marketing team, empowering them to develop and deliver against functional and organisational objectives 10.Ownership for the successful delivery of the overall marketing plan About you For us, it's not just what we do, it's how we do it. Our values are important to us and we're looking for people who will live and breathe them. Required Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience Two years management responsibilities within a marketing team Line management experience Understanding of contemporary marketing trends, tools and approaches Able to multi-task and prioritise workload Superb writing skills Confidence working online and in the digital environment Attention to detail Team player and positive attitude when working with others Adaptable and flexible in working style Problem solver Welcomes diversity Desirable Marketing qualification Knowledge of Islamic financial matters (Zakat, Wakf, Qurbani etc.) International development, and/or writing for an organisation which fundraisers Additional information Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously. All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach. Applying: Please send a statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) clearly outlining how you match our requirements, as well as a two-page CV outlining your professional, volunteering experience, education/qualifications and any other relevant information. Please state the job title in the email title. Deadline: We are running a rolling a recruitment, so reserve the right to close the post at any point. Please don't delay in getting your application in to us

Vacancy: Social Media Manager Social Media Manager Deadline: we reserve right to close recruitment asap £33,000 - 37,000 Full time Permanent Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with flexible working policy in place Directorate: Ecommerce About us Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We've come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years! We've transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too. Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come. At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day. Vision: Transform small change into a big difference for those who need us most Mission: Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal's mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad Strategic aims: Within 5 years - Best in class Muslim Charity Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for Most recognisable Muslim charity in the world Raise over £100 million per annum for good Key facts: We are a British Muslim led charity Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world UK staff have been working from home for last the 18 months, but we are instigating a move back a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy About the role We have big ambitions and are looking for a talented Social Media Manager to help us achieve them. We are seeking creative thinking, bold ideas, exceptional people skills, and an eye for analytics. Someone who isn't afraid of hard work, who shares our values and who wants to be part of something extraordinary. Someone who can lead a team and help us tell the world about the great work that we do: from how we provide lifesaving medical interventions in Syria, help feed Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, and provide emergency responses from bush fires in Australia to cyclones in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Ecommerce Department is undergoing big investment with several new roles being recruited.We need someone who will help this team get to the next level, so ultimately the charity can grow and have an even greater impact on the world. Key areas: Devising and overseeing the delivery of our social media strategy and plan, ensuring what we do here supports the delivery of our organizational strategy Manage our social media output on a day to day basis, including overseeing the work of the Social Media Officer, including: Manage all social media activities focusing on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Flikr, LinkedIn, YouTube and others as appropriate Expand the reach of social media activities, e.g., tweeting, sharing, engaging, liking and increasing social reach Source and develop content to be used across social media channels using the appropriate tone-of-voice Promote the positive value that the charity has on the people and communities we work with to supporters, donors, volunteers, trusts and staff Promote the charity's challenges and events across social media channels Monitor trends in Social Media tools, applications, channels, design and strategy. Analyze the success of activities, translating anecdotal or qualitative data into recommendations and plans for revising the social media activities Conduct competitive analysis studies of the social media campaigns carried out by other charities Develop KPIs, reporting mechanisms and other creative ways to share progress to senior colleagues, including the Director of Ecommerce and wider Exec Team. About you For us, it's not just what we do, it's how we do it. Our values are important to us and we're looking for people who will live and breathe them. Required Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience Two years experience in a social media management role Line management experience Understanding of contemporary social media trends, tools and approaches Able to multi-task and prioritise workload Superb writing skills Confidence working online and in the digital environment Attention to detail Team player and positive attitude when working with others Adaptable and flexible in working style Problem solver Welcomes diversity Desirable Marketing, communications, social media qualification Knowledge of Islamic financial matters (Zakat, Wakf, Qurbani etc.) International development, and/or writing for an organisation which fundraises Additional information Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously. All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach. Applying: Please send a statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) clearly outlining how you match our requirements, as well as a two-page CV outlining your professional, volunteering experience, education/qualifications and any other relevant information. Please state the job title in the email title. Deadline: We are running a rolling a recruitment, so reserve the right to close the post at any point. Please don't delay in getting your application in to us!

Vacancy: Senior Programme Finance Officer Deadline: we reserve right to close recruitment asap £25 - 28,000 Full time Permanent Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with flexible working policy in place About us Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We've come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years! We've transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too. Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come. At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day. Vision: Transform small change into a big difference for those who need us most Mission: Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal's mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad Strategic aims: Within 5 years - Best in class Muslim Charity Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for Most recognizable Muslim charity in the world Raise over £100 million per annum for good Key facts: We are a British Muslim led charity Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world UK staff have been working from home for the last 18 months, but we are instigating a move back a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy Please read our latest Annual Report here About the role This key role will support the Programmes team with the delivery of financial compliance controls and oversight and financial quality assurance related activities, with a specific focus on clear budget / spend justification, budget and spend tracking and partner compliance with internal financial processes, guidelines, and mechanisms. The successful candidate will provide guidance in budget control and use this expertise with a specific focus on departmental budget control and partner project budget evaluation and control and financial reporting. Reporting to the Audit and Compliance Manager, the Senior Finance Audit Officer (PFO) will also provide critical support in the monitoring of, and compliance with donor and internal PA rules and regulations related to financial controls and other key functions as required. Additionally, we expect this role to be able to provide advice, reflection and assessment to managers across the department and ensuring compliance to our own processes and procedures and that any budgetary risks are highlighted, prioritised and appropriately mitigated. Alongside the risk element, the finance audit officer will also look to support the development of financial controls systems which will allow the Department to better manage thematic budgets, commitments and liabilities and fund availability per thematic area or partner and country. You will collaborate with other teams within the department and wider organisation to create a culture of compliance and good financial management, which will require high levels of diplomacy and tact, with the ability to stand by your decisions. Key areas: Grant Management and Budget Control Review critically project budgets, costings and justifications investigating where necessary, cross check with narrative deliverables and give feedback to Regional Managers and others where relevant highlighting issues and areas of improvement. Reviewing expenditure reports, investigating variances, GISS, supporting financial documentation, evidence of spend and justification commenting on irregularities and sharing with desks for follow up. Support Desks in engaging partners and advising on practical solutions and advisories to improve the quality of budgeting, reporting and value for money. Support with project submission forms and with commentary on variances and project risk Supporting Project Managers with specific queries regarding the financial aspects of the project Keep updated records of all grant commitments and track and log all payment schedules, installments paid and any deviance in the grant, budgets or spend plans during the lifecycle of any specific project. Ensure the regular and timely update of departmental payment register. Review outstanding project payments and flag where payment schedules are falling behind so relevant remedial actions can be taken by Programme Officers and relevant desks. Departmental Budget Development and Control Support with annual departmental budgets, forecasting expenditure developing the annual budget with different departments and affiliates. Ensure monthly programmes commitments and liabilities are logged appropriately and shared with finance. Update thematic budget availability versus planned commitments allowing for real time clarity on fund availability monthly/quarterly basis. Compliance and Audit Conduct routine compliance reviews of partner grant budgets, expenditure, justifications, evidence and that all relevant and required documentation is received before approval for follow on grant payments or approvals. Support with project internal financial audits both internally and externally and ensure timely response to audit requests and queries from programme desks. Raise financial compliance issues proactively with Senior Management. Other Ensure all project related documentations are appropriately stored and easily accessible to auditors Support the monitoring of procurement plans, dossiers etc with view to ensure open process and VFM Any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Head of Programmes and Senior Management. The job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time. You may, from time to time, be required to work evenings, Saturdays or on a Sunday. About you For us, it's not just what we do, it's how we do it. Our values are important to us and we're looking for people who will live and breathe them. Required Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and qualified in a recognized accounting or finance qualification. Relevant solid work experience to compensate for the lack of qualifications can also compensate for lack of qualification. Candidates who are in the final stages of studying towards a major accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACA or recently qualified are also welcome to apply. Minimum 2 - 3 years' experience in an accounting/finance role with applicable experience in grant management/financial control/internal audit. Ability to deal with highly sensitive and confidential information The ability to work with minimum direction, and to respond swiftly to requests E Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Able to manage and prioritise multiple tasks Able to work well under pressure Attention to detail Strong organisational and time management skills Flexible and enthusiastic approach with an ability to use initiative and be proactive Ability to work as part of a team and individually Willing to work outside of normal working hours from time to time Provides solutions to individual and organisational problems. Self-motivated, with the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and respond to a rapidly changing external environment. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel & Outlook Excellent communication skills with a high level of written and spoken English. Ability to travel and spend time in field locations. The Right to Work in the UK To uphold and behave in accordance with the organisation's core values A professional and flexible approach to work Commitment to promoting equality and diversity in what we do A positive attitude with a strong desire to see the organisation succeed Desirable Grant accounting experience and/or working with Institutional funders (EU, FCDO, USAID) and with international partner organisations. Familiarity with non-profit and for-profit sectors and working internationally Experience of developing tools, policies and guidance, and establishing new ways of working Workable knowledge of a second language Additional information Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously. All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach. 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Vacancy: UK Communities Exec UK Communities Exec Deadline: we reserve right to close recruitment asap £21-24k Full time Permanent Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with flexible working policy in place Directorate: UK Programmes About us Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We've come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years! We've transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too. Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come. At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day. Vision: Transform small change into a big difference for those who need us most Mission: Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal's mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad Strategic aims: Within 5 years - Best in class Muslim Charity Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for Most recognizable Muslim charity in the world Raise over £100 million per annum for good Key facts: We are a British Muslim led charity Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world UK staff have been working from home for the last 18 months, but we are instigating a move back a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy About the role We are looking for a dynamic, creative and responsive UK Communities Exec. Someone who isn't afraid of hard work, who shares our values and who wants to be part of something extraordinary. This exciting post will support the administration and co-ordination of all our UK based programmes, this includes long term programmes, one off projects and emergency aid work. This includes our work on hot food provision for the homeless and schemes to visit the sick and elderly. The post holder will work closely with community groups, public bodies, charities and local authorities, so we're looking for a team player, someone very organised and with super people skills. Key areas: Organise and support our range of UK programmes, campaigns, services projects and activities in line with the agreed objectives, on time, in budget - and working as part of a wider team. Create, build, develop and execute service delivery on programmes, campaigns and activities to which the individual holds responsibility. This will include, but not limited to, hot food provision for the homeless, schemes to visit the sick and elderly. This involves planning, preparing, developing and delivery at times Establish and maintain relationships with key contacts, including but not limited to, volunteers, schools, local community leaders/groups, statutory services, Mosques and faith groups Develop a sustained activity rota for the Penny Appeal bus nationally working closely with the UK Programmes Coordinator. Establish and maintain effective communication, both verbal and written, internally and externally Participate in meetings associated with the work above or as required Adhere to policies and procedures as per the company handbook, health and safety requirements, confidentiality and other management systems Maintain accurate records To adhere to principles of anti-oppressive and anti- discriminatory practice Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post The job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time. About you For us, it's not just what we do, it's how we do it. Our values are important to us and we're looking for people who will live and breathe them. Required Strong project management and administrative skills Excellent knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise a complicated workload Willingness to work unsociable hours during busy periods such as Ramadan and Christmas. Team player and positive attitude when working with others Adaptable and flexible in working style Problem solver Welcomes diversity Desirable Marketing qualification Knowledge of Islamic financial matters (Zakat, Wakf, Qurbani etc.) International development, and/or writing for an organisation which fundraisers Other: This post is subject to satisfactory clearance of a DBS disclosure. Additional information Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously. All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach. Applying: Please send a statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) clearly outlining how you match our requirements, as well as a two-page CV outlining your professional, volunteering experience, education/qualifications and any other relevant information. Please state the job title in the email title. Deadline: We are running a rolling a recruitment, so reserve the right to close the post at any point. Please don't delay in getting your application in to us!