1. Client Manager for the Fredericks Foundation
After a successful bid to the Regional Growth Fund, Fredericks Foundation is now rolling out a number of Locally Managed Funds across England in association with the Community Foundation Network. One will be based in Cambridgeshire with the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation.
A Fredericks-trained Client Manager is now to be recruited, who will work closely with Cambridgeshire Community Foundation, to create jobs and assist small businesses with affordable loans and business support.
Please see the job description below. If you are interested to apply please contact Dawn Edwards at Fredericks Foundation via email dawn@fredericksfoundation.net
Client Manager Job Description
The job holder will be expected to be visiting clients or attending events away from their base for at least 50% of the time.
Core Responsibilities:
• Prime responsibility for Cambridgeshire Area Fund with the flexibility to cover other areas as required.
• Working with potential clients who apply to Fredericks Foundation(FF) for loan funding:
o Reading business plans and applications and assessing them for viability
o Interviewing clients in person and offering experience and guidance to assist in development and completion of a business plan
o Signposting clients to other support organisations where appropriate
o Ensuring all checks are completed, preparing and compiling paperwork to bring clients where appropriate to Lending Panel
o Providing post funding support and maintaining contact with clients to safeguard repayment of loan
o Generating case studies to assist in the promotion of FF and its activities
• Monitoring and reporting on Key Performance Indicators in relation to:
o Loans disbursed and jobs created and sustained
o Value of loans disbursed and balance of funds available to lend
o Social indicators relating to people assisted
o Sustainability rates of businesses assisted
• Developing and maintaining a mutually beneficial relationship with the Community Foundation and other stakeholders
• Attending Advisory Board meetings
• Organising Lending Panels and loan paperwork as appropriate
• Liaising with partners and other organisations to generate referrals
• Attending conferences, seminars and networking events to promote Fredericks Foundation and to find support resources for clients
• Undertaking training as required
• Ensuring completion of paperwork by volunteers including Board members and panellists
• Using and maintaining all IT, database and loan management systems in accordance with training
• Communicating with Director of Operations, Project Manager and Head Office on a regular basis
• Compliance with the Health and Safety and Personnel responsibilities of FF
Peripheral Responsibilities
• Assistance in planning of fund raising events
• Assisting other Client Managers and Project Manager
• Any other duties as required
2. Internships Now Available
Opportunities have arisen to work for our successful and dynamic charity.
Internships Now Available
Are you passionate about the work of the voluntary and community sector?
Are you interested in developing a career in the Third Sector?
The Foundation develops philanthropy, helps local companies such as Cheffins and Microsoft with their Corporate Social Responsibility and makes grants to local groups to support local needs.
We are recruiting volunteer interns to help in some of our work. If you have the following skills and/or experience then we would like to hear from you:
- Research and analytical skills
- Highly organised with attention to detail
- Computer literate – ideally in using Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to think and work creatively.
If you would like to work in a friendly, professional environment, and have the fulfilment that comes from really making a difference in the community then we would like to hear from you.
For more details about our Internship Programme, please see below or read what recent interns have said about their experience of being at CCF ( Leila Wilmers and Emma Gilbey)
Internships at Cambridgeshire Community Foundation
Internship Scheme
This is a wonderful opportunity to develop your skills and gain work experience at a local, growing charity, which is part of a national network that operates extensively throughout the UK. For just over 6 years, Cambridgeshire Community Foundation has been supporting and funding important local voluntary and community sector work throughout the county of Cambridgeshire. It is estimated that most people in the UK will live or work within 20 miles of a charitable project that a community foundation has supported.
Our internship scheme is aimed at undergraduates, graduates and people looking to change career paths
What's involved?
You will get a chance to help make Cambridgeshire and Peterborough a better place to live in, and the Foundation seeks to achieve this by developing philanthropy, helping local companies with their Corporate Social Responsibility and awarding grants. We support local voluntary and community sector projects to get established, to grow and develop. Our grant making is aimed at ensuring the excluded are included, and issues of disadvantage are addressed. We support cultural projects and aim to nurture local talent and enable musical, artistic and creative community events to take place. We encourage sporting activities and projects that promote healthy lifestyles and community cohesion. All of this activity is working towards improving the quality of life for local people.
The internships generally last for 12 weeks and are voluntary placements, but we will reimburse your travel and lunch expenses.
How do I apply?
You will need to complete an application form and provide details of two referees. We do not accept CVs. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview.
What will my internship involve?
Ideally, we would like someone who can commit to 3-4 days a week for 12 weeks, but we realise that this might not be possible and would try and find a flexible opportunity for the right candidate. In this case, we would require you to commit to specific days each week.
- You will be assigned a mentor with whom you will have regular meetings to discuss your progress and personal development needs. You will have a formal review at the two months stage
- Lunch up to £3 per day and cheapest public transport expenses, or if appropriate petrol at 25p per mile
- You will become a full and integral part of the team and will be able to draw on all team members for advice and guidance
- This is an established team with a wide range of experience in business and fund development, grant making, and donor care giving you a great insight into business development in the charity sector
- You will receive an induction
- You will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are making a vital difference to the work of the Foundation
- You will be based at The Quorum, just on the outskirts of Cambridge City
What skills may I need?
Depending on the specific internship you undertake, you will need some of the following skills:
- Strong work ethic
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Good communication and writing skills
- Highly organised with attention to detail
- Computer literate – ideally experience in using Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Confident meeting new people
- Confident and polite phone manner
- Ability to work independently and as parts of a team
- Ability to think and work creatively
What happens if I’m successful and am invited to start?
You will be sent a letter detailing your role, details of agreed working hours, the name of your line manager and the agreed start date. You will be invited to sign a Volunteer/Intern Agreement and return this to us. When you begin at the Foundation, you will be welcomed by one of our small team who will discuss your induction. You will be given a place in the office with a work station and your work e mail account will be set up. You will be introduced to all the staff who will explain their roles at the Foundation.
We aim to provide a real working environment for you; so you will be required to participate in office matters as appropriate, this includes agreeing lunch breaks with colleagues, attending and contributing to planning meetings and Team Meetings.
How do I apply?
Please download and complete an intern application form and submit it to info@cambscf.org.uk
