Vacancies
CURRENT VACANCIES
Please find below details of our current vacancies.
Data Analyst
About the role
Are you passionate about solving technical challenges with SQL and leveraging data to drive meaningful change? Do you want to grow your technical skills while working for a values-driven organization committed to ethical and social impact? If so, we want to hear from you!
We're looking for a Data Analyst to join our team and play a vital role in supporting our organisation's goals through insightful reporting and data analysis. This role offers a hybrid working environment, with our head office located in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
What You'll Do:
- Design and produce key business reports using T-SQL, Excel, and Power BI.
- Automate data processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborate with colleagues across departments to provide data-driven insights and solutions.
- Develop visual dashboards and reports to help inform strategic decisions.
- Support our mission by ensuring our data systems and outputs are robust, accurate, and impactful.
What We’re Looking For:
- At least 1 year of experience with data-driven reporting using T-SQL.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an eye for detail.
- Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and SQL-based reporting tools.
- A collaborative communicator who thrives in a team environment, including remote settings.
- A commitment to social and ethical causes, with a passion for making a difference.
- A proactive, organised professional who values growth and can adapt to changing priorities.
Why Join Us?
- A focus on employee development, offering opportunities to grow your skills in different directions and build expertise in cutting-edge tools and techniques.
- A purpose-driven role that aligns with our commitment to fair trade and overseas development.
- Opportunities to solve meaningful challenges and grow your technical skills.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment where your contributions truly matter.
- Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working environment, combining remote work with visits to our head office in
Newcastle Upon Tyne.
If you are motivated by a sense of purpose and love leveraging data to solve technical challenges, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a team that’s making a difference, one report at a time.
Apply Now or contact us for more details.
How to Apply
For a full outline of this role including responsibilities and person specification, please see our website.
Application deadline: 12pm GMT, Monday 3 February 2025.
Applications must be submitted through LinkedIn and should consist of:
- Full CV detailing professional qualifications and experience (up to 3 sides of A4)
- Cover letter describing how you meet the person specification, why the role is of interest and what you believe you can bring to the role
Customer Manager Europe
About the Role
Manages the UK Lending team and provides excellent customer service to existing and potential customers in Europe. Supports Head of Lending in delivery of lending targets and report writing.
Key Responsibilities
- Manages, motivates and develops the UK Lending team to deliver results.
- Ensures successful completion of the daily lending payment process.
- Provides excellent account management to a defined group of customers.
- Manages the assigned geographical area to optimise lending income, maintain a quality portfolio, and control risks in line with corporate objectives.
- Represents the organisation at relevant trade fairs, partners’ forums and other ad hoc activities.
- Develops and maintains relationships with key networks, customers and other social lenders.
- Delivery of annual reviews of customer accounts, report writing and documentation.
Essential Experience
- At least 3 years experience of working in a customer-facing role
- Excellent customer relationship management skills
- Numerate – able to understand and interpret financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and information
- Aptitude in credit appraisal and sound business analysis skills
- Excellent communication, including presentation skills and oral and written communications with a wide range of people from different backgrounds
- Excellent report writing abilities with keen attention to detail
- Self-motivated with strong organisational abilities
Desirable Experience
- Experience of working with SMEs (small and medium enterprises)
- Experience in a lending environment
- Experience of developing and maximising partnerships with other organisations
- Experience in the Fair Trade market
- Experience in the agricultural and handcrafts sectors.
How to Apply
For a full outline of this role including responsibilities and person specification, please see our website.
Application deadline: 9AM GMT, Friday 31 January 2025.
Applications must be submitted through LinkedIn and should consist of:
- Full CV detailing professional qualifications and experience (up to 3 sides of A4)
- Cover letter describing how you meet the person specification, why the role is of interest and what you believe you can bring to the role
Head of Member Engagement
Are you a strategic marketing leader passionate about driving sustainable investment and fostering member engagement? We're seeking an experienced professional to join our Senior Management Team and lead our member engagement and investment growth strategy.
About the Role
As Head of Member Engagement & Investment Growth, you'll drive our investment strategy while leading our Member Engagement Team to deliver exceptional service to investors and donors. This role combines strategic leadership, marketing expertise, and stakeholder management to support our organisation's mission.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead investment growth and member engagement strategies
- Direct multichannel marketing and communications strategies to drive membership growth and investment
- Manage and develop our Member Engagement Team, fostering excellence in customer service
- Oversee digital transformation initiatives, including member portal and CRM system development
- Build and nurture strategic partnerships while maintaining brand consistency across all channels
- Lead content strategy across digital platforms and social media
- Manage comprehensive reporting and compliance with relevant legislation
What We're Looking For:
- Minimum 5 years' marketing and communications experience, with 2+ years in senior customer-facing management
- Proven track record in developing and implementing successful multi-channel communication strategies
- Experience working at senior level with Board reporting responsibilities
- Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to motivate and develop teams
- Excellent business analysis and financial acumen
- Digital expertise, including CRM management and digital engagement strategies
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities
How to Apply
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Application deadline: 5:00 PM GMT, Friday 31 January 2025.
Applications must be submitted to recruitment@shared-interest.com and should consist of:
- Full CV detailing professional qualifications and experience (up to 3 sides of A4)
- Cover letter describing how you meet the person specification, why the role is of interest and what you believe you can bring to the role
Grants and Trusts Fundraiser
Are you a seasoned fundraising professional with a passion for making a meaningful impact? We are on the lookout for an experienced and well-networked individual to join our team and drive our growth by identifying and securing significant grants from a diverse array of trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies.
Shared Interest Foundation is a dynamic and mission-driven charity dedicated to the development of sustainable enterprises, empowering women and youth, and building climate resilience in remote communities within Africa and Latin America. As we continue to expand our reach and enhance our impact, we are seeking a skilled fundraising professional to help us achieve our goals.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop our fundraising strategy to maximise income from trusts and grants
- Build a diverse funding portfolio including major donors and foundations
- Research opportunities and craft compelling funding applications
- Maintain relationships with existing funders whilst securing new partnerships
- Collaborate with our team to develop innovative projects
- Monitor and report on fundraising targets
Essential experience:
- Five years' proven success in securing corporate and trust funding
- Strong track record in developing fundraising strategies
- Excellent grant-writing abilities with keen attention to detail
- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
- Experience in budget management and financial reporting
- Self-motivated with strong organisational abilities
Desirable qualities:
- Spanish or French language skills
- International development experience
- Fundraising qualifications
- Relevant degree or equivalent practical experience
How to Apply
Click here to see full job description
If you possess the skills, experience, and dedication we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Applications must be submitted to recruitment@shared-interest.com and should consist of:
- Full CV detailing professional qualifications and experience (up to 3 sides of A4)
- Cover letter describing how you meet the person specification, why the role is of interest and what you believe you can bring to the role
Application deadline: 5:00 PM GMT, Friday 31 January 2025.
Volunteer Ambassador
Flexible location within the UK
About the role
Are you passionate about making a difference? As a Volunteer Ambassador for Shared Interest, you will play a vital role in raising awareness of our work to alleviate poverty through fair trade.
Working within your local area, you’ll deliver talks, run information stalls, and inspire others to support our mission. This is a flexible, volunteer role that fits around your schedule.
What we’re looking for:
We’re seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are:
- Confident communicators with a talent for public speaking.
- Comfortable engaging with diverse audiences and building networks.
- Empathetic towards our mission and aligned with our values.
- Proficient in using email, PowerPoint, Word, and online tools such as Zoom.
What we offer:
- Full training and induction.
- Support from our Member Engagement Team.
- Resources and materials to help you succeed in your role.
- Reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses.
- Opportunities to connect with other volunteers and attend meet-up events.
Join us and help create a world where everyone has the opportunity to trade their way out of poverty.
For more information, visit shared-interest.com/get-involved or email us at volunteers@shared-interest.com
Click here to download the full job specification
WHY WORK FOR SHARED INTEREST?
We believe that people are our most valuable asset. We are focussed on staff development; it is important to us to nurture expertise, talent and passion within the staff team.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
We are looking for people who share our commitment to fair and just trade; people who can help us to achieve our vision and mission.
WORK LIFE BALANCE
The work life balance of staff is of upmost importance to us. We operate a hybrid policy which aims to provide employees the flexibility to effectively manage their work and personal commitments. We also offer benefits packages such as a Life Assurance scheme and an attractive 9% pension contribution, which is applied regardless of staff contributions.
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to the development of policies and procedures to promote equal opportunities in employment, personnel practices and any services for which we are responsible.