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OPPORTUNITY to work with one of the UK’s leading Impact Investing Platforms
Energise Africa – Commercial Director
Hours – Full time (or 4 days a week will be considered)
Location: Oxford (with some international travel)
Salary: £60k
Term: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Overview
Energise Africa is at an exciting and pivotal time in its development. We are currently recruiting a Commercial Director to drive the business as it looks to scale. Energise Africa has been founded and incubated by two of the leading direct impact investing platforms in Europe, Ethex in the UK and Lendahand in the Netherlands and backed by incredible supporters such as UKAid and P4G. Since 2017, during this seed stage, Energise Africa has raised over £35m from UK retail investors to accelerate energy access in Sub–Saharan Africa and has won numerous awards including the UN Climate Action award for climate friendly investments.
As we get ready to take on new investment, and expand into new geographies and sectors, it is time for the organisation to build a new dedicated team.
Commercial Director
To take our business to the next level we need a dedicated Commercial Director to help accelerate our growth.
There are four key strands to the role:
Strategy and New Business
· Work alongside the CEO to develop the growth strategy for Energise Africa
· Managing existing and develop new origination partnerships to bring new issuers to the platform
· Lead the EA origination efforts and structure proposed transactions
· Work alongside our operations team to ensure efficient processes are developed and implemented to ensure smooth onboarding of new investees
· Work alongside our marketing team to ensure that origination partners and investees give us the information that they need to effectively promote investment opportunities
· Drafting and negotiation of agreements with origination partners and prospective investees
· Lead the due diligence process, present cases to the Investment Committee and onboard new investees
· Manage existing and explore new co-financing partnerships
Investee Management
· Demonstrate excellent relationship management with our origination partners and investees.
· Monitor and manage the investment portfolio along with our origination partners.
· Manage workout situations and restructuring of clients in arrears with support from the legal team and origination partners.
Leadership
· As a key member of the Energise Africa Senior Management Team, help to build the investment strategy for Energise Africa and to deliver against agreed objectives.
Product Development
· Cooperate in product development which may involve different currency solutions, guarantees and de-risking projects as well as looking at innovative financing structures.
· Support the development of new tools and technology to make the investment process more efficient.
Reports to: CEO Energise Africa
Key skills and experience:
· A passion for sustainable development/impact investing or similar.
· 5 years of experience in impact investing (debt or equity) or corporate lending in emerging markets and/or in renewable energy or climate finance sectors.
· Experience of helping to scale a start-up and/or entrepreneurship within a company.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Great negotiation skills - cooperative, empathetic and get the deals closed.
· Excellent communication skills and the ability to represent EA at the highest levels.
· Fluent in English and ideally French or Spanish, both written and spoken.
· Willing to travel internationally (global emerging/frontier markets and European countries).
· Tech-savvy and proven experience with data-driven investment decisions.
· Bachelors or Masters degree.
Our Values
· We want to create a positive impact and make a difference in the world.
· We love helping communities, social entrepreneurs and businesses in innovative ways.
· We aim to provide excellent customer service and treat all our investors fairly.
· We are a dynamic, professional and knowledgeable team with a friendly, can-do attitude.
· We are a small team that likes delivering big impact.
What it means to be part of our team
- Work for us and see the tangible positive impact you are helping to create on the ground, such as household rural electrification in Africa and beyond.
- Share Option Scheme
- Ethical pension, with employer contribution.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
- In addition to public holidays, you are entitled to 25 days each year increasing by 1 day annually from year 3 in recognition of long service (up to a maximum of 30 days).
- The Company closes for a period during Christmas, details of which will be given to you during the early part of each year. You do not have to book these days as holiday.
- Supportive of proposals for relevant training, agreed as part of personal development plans.
- Free access to mental health support services through our partner Able Futures.
- We organise informal ad hoc socials to get to know each other better and more structured team socials once a quarter.
Equal Opportunities
We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values for making a positive impact in the world and making money do good, you will find a home at Ethex.
We believe in a fairer future for all, and we know that by working together we can do much, much more. We believe that everyone has the right to live and work without fear or prejudice regardless of race, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, social class, religion and belief.
Further information
Please indicate whether you are applying for the role on a full time or part time basis. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. This opportunity will close once the roles have been filled, so please apply early to ensure you don’t miss out.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking an experienced, qualified and ambitious accountant to take on the vital role of Finance Director with the Trust for Developing Communities - TDC.
Each year we work with over 21,000 people and over 300 community groups to tackle inequality in Brighton and Hove through community-led solutions. Our strength-based model of community development and youth work empowers people who experience poverty and exclusion to come together and take action.
As our Finance Director you will relish the opportunity to oversee the finance function of a growing and impactful charity. Our income has doubled in the past three years to over £2 million, with our work encompassing over 60 distinct projects, with our finances growing in complexity as we increasingly take on a lead partner role.
You will be utilising your extensive experience as a finance professional to ensure that TDC manages its finances in a way that best serves the mission and values of the organisation, with high levels of accountability and efficiency, and you will be overseeing a newly expanded finance team.
You will be looking forward to the chance of joining a skilled and dedicated Senior Leadership Team, will share TDC’s community development values, and will be excited by the opportunity to contribute to a charity that is making a real impact.
We are a charity tackling inequality in Brighton and Hove through community-led solutions
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a brilliant, organised and proactive person, a qualified accountant, to join our small and committed team working closely with the chair of Trustees to promote the smooth running of the charity, its grant-making projects and remote office (finance, bookkeeping, HR and IT systems etc). The post is for an independent worker comfortable working remotely. The anticipated hours can be arranged to meet both the charity’s and your needs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This vacancy has arisen as the result of the retirement of our current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in Autumn 2024. We are looking for a new CEO who not only has a record of strategic leadership and operational excellence, but also a true advocate for our social purpose. We are a small association delivering good quality supported housing provision, with a keen eye on growth and development as we enter our next five business planning period. You will be a successful, versatile manager already working in the sector, looking to inspire our dedicated team to meet our strategic objectives and drive social change in our communities.
With a proven track record of senior leadership in the housing sector, you will be able to evidence a strong passion for service development. Working with an established and effective board you will steer our strategic direction, encouraging a positive culture and upholding our values.
You will be an empowering, compassionate, and collaborative strategic leader. With senior leadership experience gained within housing or a similarly complex and community-focused sector, with specific understanding of the operational aspects of the business. You’ll bring high levels of personal and professional credibility and a successful track record in managing change and nurturing the strong culture we have established.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
· To lead and inspire staff team
· Working closely with the Board to develop and implement a long term strategy
· Maintaining effective working relationships with partners and stakeholders
· Enhancing SCHA’s impact and profile
About You
To fulfil this role, we are looking for an exceptional leader with a CIH Level 5 Diploma in Housing / an appropriate professional qualification.
You will have a diligent, proactive approach, forward-thinking and keen to develop opportunities for our services to make a positive impact to the communities we serve. You’ll demonstrate commercial acumen and business planning skills with the ability to think strategically and make critical decisions.
With a desire for building and maintaining strong relationships, you’ll naturally have a growth mindset and resilience, with a pragmatic and collaborative approach to challenges. You’ll achieve best practice with an informed commitment to equal opportunities and encouraging diversity. This includes a proven track record of managing and developing a cohesive staff team and the provision of high quality customer focused services. You’ll have experience of developing effective working relationships at a senior level with local authorities, banks, statutory bodies and other not-for-profit providers, while promoting the work we do.
What We Offer
Actual salary is £38,400 – 44,800 p.a. (pro rata) based on a 4-day week (28 hrs p.w.)
We offer a great benefits package including 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), a defined benefit pension scheme and an Employee Assistance Programme.
This role is based at our head office in Solihull, plus Agile / Homeworking. The role requires operational travel within the Solihull borough; therefore, the successful candidate will need a full driving licence.
All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check, paid for by the Association.
Closing date: Friday 5th July 2024, 12:00 Noon
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We are keen to reflect the communities we serve and welcome applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experience. SCHA is a Disability Confident member, with a strong commitment to supporting disabilities. We will make any reasonable adjustments necessary to help candidates participate in our recruitment processes.
Interviews: Teams Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place from week commencing 8th July 2024, followed by an in person interview from week commencing 15th July 2024.
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter concisely detailing “why you want the role and why you think you are the right person”.
Making a real difference to people’s lives. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults within the communities we work in.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The opportunity
Would you like to be a part of a decision-making body that aims to tackle inequalities across the sport and physical activity sector, by ensuring the financial investments it makes in engaging, delivering, and supporting activity are effective and help to meet respective outcomes?
As a committee of Sport England’s Board, the Investment Committee seeks assurance on delivery of investments which support our strategy in aiming to get the nation more active.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Equity and inclusion is at the heart of the committee’s principles and the decisions we make on targeted investments aim to improve the lives of individuals in communities with known economic, demographic and societal challenges.
We actively encourage applications from people with an understanding and experience of the barriers communities face in the sector.
The candidate
We are looking for two individuals who will join the committee as Independent Members. The ideal candidates will have a background and specialism either in:
· measurement and evaluation of programmes or campaigns including outcomes; or
· innovative public service delivery.
The role
The role provides participation in the decision-making process. You will act as an impartial adviser, bringing relevant skills, knowledge and experience, and provide oversight to shape strategy and investment decisions.
Meetings and Time Commitment
The Committee meets in-person (London Office) four times a year. The remaining meetings scheduled for 2024 (10.00am – 3.00pm) are:
· Tuesday 3rd September.
· Tuesday 26th November.
About Sport England
We work to grow and develop grassroots sport and help more people get active across England, by investing money in organisations and in places. We also provide support to the sport and physical activity sector to ensure it can work as effectively as possible.
Sport England recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly where we are under-represented, currently, this includes disabled people and those from culturally diverse communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Overview:
Stema (Charity No 1204510) is seeking an experienced CEO for our charity pioneering disruptive approaches to global health and sustainable development. The CEO will report directly to our trustees, growing our small and dynamic global team, driving Stema forwards by expanding and diversifying our funding sources, and developing innovative research and products.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation, with:
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Experience as a charity CEO; or
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Experience at a director-level position in global health or related field, with fundraising experience and professional qualifications such as an MBA.
About Stema:
Stema is a small Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) founded to advance the education of the public in the field of global health. Our research centres upon community health, positive health, participatory methods and agentic approaches. Our mission is to catalyse positive disruptions in the field of global health through publishing research and developing tools and partnerships. We are a small, international team of academics, entrepreneurs and development professionals.
Our focus over the last year has been developing alternative approaches to community health and sustainable development, leading to the development of the concept of community positive health and creation of an index to measure community positive health. Our approach is informed by extensive participatory fieldwork in low-resource settings around the world, for example Kenya, Peru and Sierra Leone. Our work is supported by rigorous scientific research in partnership with leading academic institutions, NGOs and in-country research institutions, for example University College London, Oregon State University, and Safe Water and Aids Project.
Stema has been backed by a single funding source to date. We are now looking to expand and diversify our revenue streams, providing an exciting opportunity for the CEO to develop and implement a sustainable fundraising strategy. We envisage that: (i) fundraising and (ii) the potential development and commercialisation of tools and technologies linked to our research may be pathways towards a sustainable business model that is consistent with our charitable objectives - but the ultimate strategy will be formed by the CEO.
As part of a fundraising strategy, the successful candidate will develop impact metrics that communicate the value of Stema’s work to potential donors - for example, by tying our impact to the Sustainable Development Goals, which will be familiar to funders. We might communicate our impact in relation to the following goals, but the successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape, adapt and refine these goals.
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Improving health and concepts of health in developing and underserved settings
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Improving education and livelihoods in developing and underserved settings
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Facilitating technologies and positive disruptions
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Protecting and restoring biodiversity
These contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals: Goals 3 (Good health and wellbeing), 10 (Reduce inequalities), 11 (Sustainable cities and communities), 13 (Climate action), 15 (Life on the land), and 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong institutions). Stema aims to complement these existing paradigms while pushing the boundaries with novel approaches to leverage positive disruptions in global health.
Stema is an equal opportunities employer, and encourages all candidates who are passionate about driving positive change and possess the necessary skills and experience to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team.
Key Objectives:
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Secure fundraising and revenue streams to ensure financial sustainability and resilience.
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Produce innovative outputs, for example, technology competitions / AI hackathons for global health; or digital tools based on the application of Stema research / concepts.
Responsibilities:
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Formulate a sustainable business strategy to guide the charity’s growth and impact.
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Cultivate innovative partnerships with other NGOs, academic institutions, and key stakeholders.
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Lead and manage our small international team of academics, researchers, and innovators.
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Enhance Stema's visibility across various platforms, with a focus on academic publications and a strengthened presence on social media.
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Cultivate a positive, supportive, and dynamic work environment.
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Ensure strict adherence to all reporting requirements mandated by the Charity Commission.
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Provide comprehensive reports to the charity's trustees and collaborate closely with them to uphold Stema's good governance standards.
Essential Skills:
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Experience as a CEO, ideally at a charity or not-for-profit, with commercial and fundraising experience and a strong interest in global health or research; or
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Extensive experience at a director-level position in global health or a related field, with client-facing and fundraising experience and professional qualifications such as an MBA.
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5 years fundraising experience and a track record of successful resource mobilisation for social impact.
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A minimum of 5 years of experience managing teams at a senior level.
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Ability to build and maintain relationships with potential partners, donors and investors.
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Familiarity with global health, development, and sustainability research and experience working in diverse community contexts globally.
Why Join Us?
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You agree with the intention of the SDGs but believe they could be disrupted too.
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You believe in research and action; academia that can be leveraged with technology and scaled in competitive environments.
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You want to take on a leadership role where your decisions and actions directly shape the charity's success and impact.
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You want to make a tangible difference by shaping an organisation that is driving positive change in low-resource communities around the world.
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You thrive in a creative and dynamic work environment and want to join a passionate international team dedicated to making a difference and fostering innovation.
Salary:
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£70,000 per year
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Learning and development allowance of £1,500 per year
Location:
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London preferred
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We support a hybrid working style, with most of the team working in the office, based in Holborn, 2-3 days per week
We are looking to appoint our first Chief Financial Officer to help drive change across the institution, to lead its financial strategy and enhance its financial stability enabling us to realise our ambitions to be the world’s leading design museum.
It’s an exciting time join the Design Museum’s senior leadership team. We have recently set out our vision and five-year strategy that focuses on how we can realise the transformative potential of design. Over the past two years we have substantially increased programming throughout our landmark building which is buzzing with energy and purpose. We have established Future Observatory as the national centre for design research for the green transition and been accorded IRO status in record time, the first independent museum to be recognised in this way.
As part of the dynamic senior leadership team, the CFO will work closely with the board and CEO/Director to drive change across the organization. This role will be responsible for leading financial strategy, leading strategic thinking about future income generation, and enhancing the organisation’s financial and operational stability to enable the museum to realise its ambitions. Leading the Finance and People teams this role has the key levers to shape the future of the museum.
The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant and be able to demonstrate:
- Proven experience in a leadership role;
- Experience at Board level and ability to work in collaboration with Trustees and colleagues;
- Understanding and experience of strategic risk management, finance audit and internal controls
This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual. We are looking for an inspiring and engaging leader with a highly strategic, financially and commercially astute mind, strong innovation and commercial flair with excellent business and negotiating skills. You will have proven leadership experience in a multifaceted organisation where the management of operational excellence has been integral to the success of the organisation. You will have an understanding of and interest in the opportunities to grow organisational success through appropriate strategies for people development as well as the ability to ensure a supportive and inspiring working environment.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role we very much look forward to hearing from you.
Please submit your CV, with a supporting statement describing why you would be the best person to join this team and make the Design Museum the best it can be.
Recruitment timings
Application deadline: Sunday 14th July, midnight
Shortlisting: approx. 18th July
First stage interviews: w/c 22nd July
Second stage interviews: w/c 29th July
Ivy Rock Partners is incredibly proud to be recruiting a new Chief Finance and Operations Officer for the Harris Federation. This is an amazing opportunity for a passionate finance leader who is looking to work within an organisation impacting children across London and the south east. Market leading salary and benefits on offer.
We welcome applications from all sectors, particularly applicants who have operated in highly regulated environments, and have led on ERP implementation projects.
Harris Federation seek to operate in areas with high levels of socio-economic disadvantage. In these places a high quality education is fundamental to the future success of the children they serve. They aim to disrupt the status quo, and free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only, providing an exceptional education for every child, where all children thrive and learn through engagement with an exciting, ambitious curriculum underpinned by excellent teaching.
Job Purpose
Finance
• To lead and manage the Harris Federation finance function so that Harris delivers its educational aims and objectives as well as meets all DfE and EFSA requirements
• To be responsible for the financial sustainability and development of Harris Federation and for the financial probity of the organisation
• To ensure the provision of an efficient, responsive, reliable, and effective financial service to the Harris Federation.
• To support the CEO in his role as Accounting Officer in line with the Academy Finance Handbook
• To provide strong leadership and direction to an established central finance team consisting of 35 staff), this being the led by a strong Financial Controller and the business partnering team led by a strong Head of Business Partnering
• To manage the Financial Controller and oversee the operational finance and accounts team
• To manage the Head of Finance Business Partnering and oversee relationships with key stakeholders across the academy network
Operations
• To work alongside the CEO and Directors to continue the development of an effective and efficient business model for the Harris Federation central services
• This will align with the Oracle roll out where the current operating model will require business change that will drive the efficiencies and benefits a new and sophisticated system like Oracle can bring
• To give strong leadership and direction to the central systems team (circa 6 staff), this team currently supporting the roll out of the Oracle system across HR, Payroll and Finance
• To ensure the provision of an efficient, responsive, reliable and effective systems support and development service to the Harris Federation
Eastside Young Leaders Academy (EYLA) exists to nurture and develop the leadership potential, health and well-being of children and young people, especially Black and minority youth, empowering them to become the next generation of successful leaders. We partner with state and independent schools, parents, and the corporate sector to bring about transformations for individuals and communities.
Eastside Young Leaders Academy
Chief Executive Officer
£60,000 - £70,000 per annum
Forest Gate, London, with some flexibility to work from home
EYLA is seeking a visionary and entrepreneurial Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to drive the organisation forward, continuing their momentum with income generation, building partnerships and expanding networks. Our new CEO will lead the organisation in achieving its mission of empowering young leaders and fostering positive change in the community. Working closely with the board, you will provide strategic direction, leadership, and operational oversight to ensure the effective delivery of EYLA's programs and the continued growth and sustainability of the organisation.
The successful candidate will bring:
- Proven track record of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector, preferably in youth development, education, or community services.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with the ability to engage and empower individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to envision and drive organisational change and growth.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff, partners, donors, and the broader community.
- Business acumen, entrepreneurial flair with experience of developing sustainable income growth strategies.
Our new CEO will be someone who can confidently and expertly lead our charity with compassion and empathy to make a difference in the lives of young people across our community. If you have the ability, drive and experience to manage this highly valued organisation, and have the vision and leadership skills to take it to the next stage, we would love to hear from you.
EYLA is committed to diversifying the background of its workforce and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.
For further information please view the application pack attached to the job role on the Prospectus website.
Deadline for applications: Sunday 7th July
Interviews with EYLA: w/c 15th July
Charity People are honoured to be working with the fantastic First Days charity, on their search for their first ever Director of Fundraising to spearhead a new era of fundraising and take the charity into an exciting new era.
First Days was started in 2013 in response to needs in the local community in Berkshire. Quite simply: there were people with stuff they didn't need and people who desperately needed it. The charity grew very quickly and now, nearly eight years later, they have helped over 10,000 children, and distributed over 250 tonnes of donated goods.
Their aim for the charity is very clear: they want to close our doors because no one needs their service anymore. However, with 4.5 million children living in poverty in the UK they actually need to do the opposite - they need to boldly transform our service in order to launch a project that has the capacity and capability to help children across the UK.
This is their first ever Director of Fundraising role, and the postholder has an incredibly exciting brief: to take fundraising to the next level, shape and deliver a new strategy as they see fit, and build a solid income foundation for years to come, transforming how fundraising is delivered for the charity.
- Salary circa £55,000 per annum.
- Flexible working from the start, for all employees
- A full-time role, based out of their Wokingham office
- 28 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays, and in addition to office closure at Christmas
- A company pension scheme, with 3% employer contributions
- A salary sacrifice electric car scheme
About the role
The role will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, and be integral to this new fundraising phase, with responsibility for building and delivering a new comprehensive strategy to achieve continued growth and impact. Initial focus will be on corporate partnerships, major donors, and grant applications, and ensure that marketing messages are aligned and across the organisation to maximise reach and fundraising potential.
About you:
They are looking for an individual with boundless ambition, a strategic mindset, and motivated by the potential to make their own stamp on how fundraising is done at First Days. Your fundraising experience across multiple income streams, combined with inspiring leadership qualities, networking prowess, strategic viewpoint and experience with high-level stakeholders will set you apart and ensure income targets are achieved across the team.
You will be able to demonstrate:
- Strategic planning and forecasting
- Experience of multiple income streams
- Delivering business growth
- Exceptional partnership and relationship qualities
- Managing budgets and KPI's
- A deep understanding of EDI, and championing diversity and inclusion throughout this role
Charity People are the chosen recruitment partner for this incredible search.
If this leadership role sounds like the next brilliant opportunity for you, please get in touch with [email protected] or [email protected] to request an application pack and to discuss how to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 11TH JULY
SHORTLISTING: 12TH JULY
FIRST INTERVIEWS: 18TH JULY
SECOND INTERVIEWS: 29TH JULY
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My client is seeking a dynamic, compassionate and experienced CEO to lead their organisation and ensure its continued expansion in the local community.
The CEO will be responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and financial sustainability of the organisation. They are committed to their Christian values and ethos as described in its governing documents, which influences all areas of the operation.
Overall Responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer:
- Develop and implement a long-term strategic plan aligned with the organisations mission, vision and values
- Provide visionary leadership to the team, inspiring and motivating staff, volunteers, and stakeholders towards achieving organisational goals as being a Christian ministry.
- Regularly assess the evolving needs of the community and identify opportunities for program development and expansion.
- Oversee operations, ensuring the effective delivery of services and adherence to organisational policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain robust systems for data collection, analysis, and reporting to measure the impact and effectiveness of the organisation’s programs.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to secure diverse funding sources and ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation.
- Cultivate relationships with donors, corporate partners, and community stakeholders to maximize financial support and engagement.
- Work closely with the Board of Trustees, providing regular updates, reports, and recommendations on key organisational matters.
- Support the recruitment, training, and development of board members, ensuring effective governance and strategic oversight in line with the stated charitable objects and Christian ethos.
- Act as a liaison between the board and staff, facilitating communication, and fostering a collaborative working relationship.
Ideal Criteria and Experience for the Chief Executive Officer
- By the Equality Act 2010, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian. This is essential to the credibility of the organisation and performance of this role and ensures that the charity is following its governing document.
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role, preferably within the non-profit sector.
- Ability to speak and lead church meetings to promote the work of the organisation amongst the local churches.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of successfully implementing organisational strategies and driving positive change.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders and inspire a shared vision.
- Demonstrate experience in fundraising, including grant writing, donor cultivation, and relationship management.
- Financial acumen and experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and resource allocation.
- Understanding of governance principles and experience working with boards of directors/trustees.
- Knowledge of UK regulations governing charities and business including knowledge of company administration and charity governance.
For further information on this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV
Director of Research (Maternity Cover)
The My Name’5 Doddie Foundation has a single, clear vision: a world free of Motor Neuron Disease (MND). In the relentless pursuit of this goal, we are committed to funding research projects to accelerate the development of meaningful treatments, focusing on the projects that are most likely to impact people with MND positively.
The Director of Research is a key position in the organisation that leads our research activities, managing a small team as we invest in a prioritised and focused research portfolio. Working alongside the CEO and senior leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing a research strategy that fits seamlessly with the Foundation’s vision, ensuring we have the expertise and resources required to support our programme and initiatives.
As someone with experience working in a scientific research role, you will have the ability to interpret, analyse and utilise research findings and developments, with a deep understanding of the drug discovery and development landscape. You will be someone who constantly seeks out new research approaches, methodologies and funding models, ensuring that the Foundation remains at the forefront with its innovative practices. Knowledge of the research grants system is essential; we’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running. You will care about the impact of our work, developing an excellent understanding of the MND field and placing those living with MND at the heart of every decision you make, while ensuring all funded projects continue to meet our goals and financial requirements.
Strong communication skills are central to this role. The successful candidate will be comfortable demonstrating our expertise and position in the MND community and communicating developments, insights and critical milestones both internally and externally. Influencing and relationship building will come naturally to you, and you’ll be the kind of person who can work with diverse personalities from a wide variety of professional backgrounds. Playing a key role in championing the Foundation, you will also lead the ambitions of the organisation. Your contribution will be integral to our success.
If you’re proactive, organised and highly motivated to make a material difference for those living with MND, then we would love to hear from you. Come and be part of the cure – no job could be more rewarding.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Percival are excited to be working exclusively with Impact Hub London to help the appoint a new Sales and Membership Experience Director to join their exciting team. In this role you will manage a brilliant team of events, sales and community focused professionals in an environment that is mission led.
Impact Hub London is a home for positive change. Their purpose is to accelerate entrepreneurial action that benefits people and planet.
Through their workspaces, business support programmes, membership community and events, they bring together impact-driven individuals and organisations to build a more fair and sustainable future. We are part of the world’s leading network for building communities and ecosystems for change through social and environmental entrepreneurship, with over 100 Impact Hubs across 60+ locations hosting 25,000 members.
Title: Sales and Membership Experience Director
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: London
The Sales and Membership Experience Director is a newly formed and pivotal role, reporting directly to the IHL CEO, that combines their new scaling opportunity with cementing their historic strength. Specifically, with four times the desk, meeting room and events space now available to sell, you will lead the IHL sales effort to bring in new members, sell available offices and step change their revenue. At the same time, their focus on member experience and community building has been their strongest sales driver for 16 years and is core to the whole Impact Hub ethos. You will therefore also lead the team to foster a sense of belonging, collaboration and purpose within their diverse community of members, partners and stakeholders.
You will have extensive sales experience with a record of success in delivering results in both acquisition and retention, developing sales strategies and managing a small sales team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in membership management or related roles, with a track record of fostering an inclusive, vibrant, and engaged membership community.
Recruitment Timeline
Deadline for Applications: Wednesday 3rd July
1st Stage Interviews: week commencing 15th July
2nd Stage Interviews: week commencing 22nd July
We value diversity and know how important it is for charities to fairly represent their beneficiaries, therefore we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
The team at Percival are committed to your journey as a candidate and will provide any necessary support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please don’t hesitate to contact our Recruitment Director, Adam.
To apply, simply submit your CV. Should you meet the requirements, we will provide you with the full job description and arrange a call or meeting to provide further information about the next steps. Please note you may be required to complete a cover letter in order to submit a full application. To fully understand what we will do with your data, please review our policy on our website.
We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Chief Executive Officer (SECE Mind)
Location: Southend-on-Sea (Hybrid)
Contract: Permanent, Part Time - hours (minimum 3 days) would be favourably considered, but we are also able to consider 4 days or full-time (37.5) hours
Salary £50,000 to £60,000 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
Benefits:
- Auto-enrolment Pension scheme with 3% contribution from the organisation
- Opportunities for flexible working
- Opportunities for hybrid working after an initial embedding period
- Training and development opportunities
- Our commitment to providing wellbeing opportunities in support of staff, including an Employee Assistance Programme
This is an exciting opportunity for a values-led and dynamic leader to become CEO of South East and Central Essex MIND and guide the organisation towards fulfilling its mission and making a positive impact on the mental health and well-being of our community.
Role Responsibilities:
- As CEO, you will develop, lead and manage SECEM in accordance with its vision and policies to enable the organisation to be a significant contributor to the mental health support and well-being within Southend, Castle Point and Rochford and Chelmsford.
- You will provide clear leadership to ensure that the organization meets its strategic aims and objectives, through financial, funding and human resource strategies.
Requirements:
You will need to have:
- Experience working as a CEO or senior leader with substantial strategic, budgetary and leadership responsibilities, for a similar-sized or larger organisation
- Genuine passion for our mission and Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
- Proven track record of successful business development/fundraising
- Demonstrable experience in governance and compliance
- Experience of building a culture that promotes continuous learning, inclusion, collaboration, and accountability
- Demonstrable experience as a values-led, resilient and people-centred leader
- Strong financial acumen
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Understanding of challenges affecting the voluntary sector
Eastside People is supporting South Essex and Central Essex Mind in the recruitment for this role.
Before you make an application, please download and read the SECEM Candidate Information Pack
Please note that we will focus on your demonstrable experience and potential in the areas listed under the Person Specification and do not expect candidates to have experience in all responsibilities outlined in the Job Description.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
We would discourage you from deselecting yourself if you are in doubt about meeting all the criteria. Instead, if you have specific questions about the role, please email our recruitment partners Eastside People.
About South East and Central Essex MIND
We are South East and Central Essex Mind (SECE Mind). We support people to live well in their communities and at work. We are passionate about change. We find innovative ways of supporting everyone to develop their potential by providing advice and support. We are working together for a common social purpose, sharing responsibility and accountability. We value working in partnership. We know that bringing together different perspectives can help find solutions to complex problems. We ensure that people experience better mental health. We are an independent charity and also an active member of the Mind network.
Closing date 04-07-2024
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Finance Director [maternity cover]
Location: The King’s Centre, Oxford
Job Type: Part time (20 Hrs per week)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £44,000-£50,000 FTE [DOE]
About the role
The Finance Director (“FD”) will oversee the financial activities of the charity and will be responsible for overseeing the charity’s finances and finance team, driving financial planning and managing financial risks.
The FD will need to have the ability and confidence to apply judgement and leadership skills to make sure that the charity executes strategies and plans in a timely and thorough manner.
This is a 12-month contract starting Autumn 2024, ideally 20 hours/week, but we would consider other working patterns for the right candidate.
The permanent FD role is subject to a genuine occupational requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian due to our ethos and the strategic nature of the role however, given the temporary nature of this appointment, we have removed the requirement, although still desirable. We instead are looking for a candidate who is sympathetic to the Christian faith and/or our ethos.
The salary for this role is £44,000-£50,000 (plus pension and expenses) full-time-equivalent, dependent on experience.
The role will be based at The King’s Centre in Osney Mead, Oxford, but will involve some travel around Oxfordshire and can also include some homeworking.
Key relationships
On a day-to-day basis, you will be working with a range of team leaders, including our chair of trustees, Executive Officer, Operations Director, church leaders, school principal, chair of The King’s Centre Limited, and the finance team.
You will attend the Strategic Oversight Group, comprising a handful of these team leaders, who work collaboratively on charity-wide goals and challenges.
Responsibilities
Financial
- Developing and controlling the operational budget, in conjunction with the Finance, Risk & Audit Committee.
- Overseeing and managing the Finance Team, empowering the finance team with the leadership and resources they need.
- Reviewing the efficiency of the charity’s financial processes and taking steps to improve them.
- Ensuring that the necessary funding has been resourced to facilitate operational growth.
- Ensuring that an effective remuneration system is in place for employees, in conjunction with the Operations Director and Remuneration Committee.
- Providing advice and support on financial matters to all operational areas of the charity and its subsidiaries.
Governance
- Acting as the charity’s main advisor on all issues relating to financial functions.
- Together with the Operations Director, supporting trustees in developing governance functions.
- Any other duties commensurate to the role as directed by the Executive Officer.
For the person specifications, please download the Job Description.
About Oxfordshire Community Churches
Oxfordshire Community Churches is a family of ten churches working across Oxfordshire and beyond. We operate as a single charity while recognising local churches as each being distinct. We also operate:
- The King’s School, an independent fee-paying school, that is Christ-centred, nurturing children in godly character and academic development.
- Edge Housing, a Christian housing project, which houses and supports homeless people in 8 houses in Oxford.
- The King’s Centre Limited, a wholly owned trading subsidiary, operating our property in Oxford as a resource and event space for community and commercial partners in the city and beyond, as well as being a base for the activities of Oxford Community Church.
- Kingsgrove Community Hub, a new charitable subsidiary, which will build and run a new community centre and home for Wantage Community Church, in Kingsgrove, Wantage.
The charity has a turnover in the region of £3m and employs around 110 staff.
You can find out more about all these parts of the organisation on our website and more specific detail on our goals and financials in our Trustees’ Annual Report, available from the Charity Commission.
Closing date 08-07-2024
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