Recruitment Consultant Jobs in Greater London

MLC Partners are supporting a Central London based organisation within the Higher Education sector, to recruit a Finance Transformation Programme Officer on a 12-month fixed term contract. We are seeking an experienced Project Officer with a strong financial background to coordinate and deliver on various projects, contributing to the improvement and transformation of the Finance department.

This full-time position commences immediately, with hybrid working in Central London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working closely with senior management to prepare comprehensive action plans, including resources, timeframes and budgets for projects
• To perform various coordinating tasks (scheduling and risk management), along with administrative duties, maintaining project documentation and handling financial queries
• Help prepare budgets, analyse risks and opportunities
• Support the creation and delivery of processes, policies, and procedures
• Ensure that all projects are completed on time, within budget and meet high quality standards
• Provide general administrative support to the Director of Finance as requested

Key skillset criteria:

• An understanding of financial principles, including accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting
• Proven experience in creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation, dashboard, plans, and reports
• An ability to prioritise workload and deadlines, collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate financial insights effectively
• Prince2 certification is highly desirable
• QBE/PQ/Q is highly desirable

Applications will be reviewed daily, and the role may close before this advert. Please contact Annabelle at MLC Partners to confidentially discuss your job search.

Prospectus is excited to be partnering with Sense to help them recruit for a Community Fundraising Manager (North).
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. They believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis so please do apply now and we will be in touch!
This is a permanent, full-time role, paying a salary of £36,563 per annum. This is a homebased position covering the North of England focusing on their key areas in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester.

The Community Fundraising Manager will identify and build long term relationships with key regional contacts in the North - local businesses, organisations and individuals - to encourage financial and long term support for Sense within the region. You will work with the Senior Community Fundraising Manager to lead on the implementation and delivery on the community fundraising strategy in order to generate net income.

Sense are looking for someone with understanding of Community based fundraising trends. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience of recruiting, supporting and stewarding fundraisers or volunteers along with demonstrable experience of building successful internal and external relationships.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.

As a Care Administrator, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Care team, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional care delivery as well as producing accurate and insightful reports for internal and external stakeholders. Your attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and commitment to excellence will be invaluable in this role.

Main responsibilities:

• Produce accurate reports and maintain databases to support the Care team
• Ensure compliance with Data Protection and GDPR legislation
• Provide comprehensive administrative support, including responding to enquiries and organising paperwork
• Set up digital profiles and accounts for new starters and provide training on relevant systems
• Attend meetings, take minutes, and support colleagues with administrative tasks
• Audit and review processes

Essential requirements:

• Solid administrative experience
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skill
• Excellent time management and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact? Do you thrive on building connections and fostering community support? If so, you might be interested in this Community Fundraiser postition.

You will play a pivotal role in driving income growth strategy and building a strong network of community fundraisers in the East of Scotland for this fantatsic disability charity. You'll work closely with the Community team to raise more than £1.8m this year, whilst delivering a fantasic supporter experience.

Job Title: Community Fundraiser - Eastern Scotland
Salary: £32,100 to £37,000 + car and broadband allowance
Location: Home-based, with wide travel across East Scotland, specifically in the Aberdeen, Dundee and Edinburgh areas
Working Pattern: Flexible hybrid model, enabling you to balance your work and personal life. Will consider part-time.

Benefits:

• Make a tangible difference in people's lives.
• Cooperative team environment promoting inclusively and diversity.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Generous sick pay entitlement

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing regional fundraising plans.
• Identify and secure new fundraising supporters.
• Meeting annual income targets.
• Building strong relationships with supporters, donors, and volunteers.
• Collaborating with local organisations and businesses for partnerships.
• Recruiting and managing volunteers for key fundraising projects.
• Keep track of performance metrics and take corrective action where necessary.

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrated success in income generation, whether in the voluntary or commercial sector.
• Proven ability to identify and establish fruitful partnerships and fundraising opportunities.
• Experience leading and managing projects, ensuring successful outcomes.
• Ability to recruit, train, and develop volunteers effectively.
• Natural ability to solve problems, prioritise tasks, and manage workload efficiently.
• Hold a UK driving licence.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of a successful team, we want to hear from you. Apply now! This position may close at any time, so please don't hesitate to make an applicaition as soon as possible if interested.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

We are recruiting for an HR & Business Change manager for an international animal charity. You will support teams through the provision of a high level HR service, operating as a business partner to their directorate's ,with a focus on supporting change.

12 month FTC and hybrid working 1 day a week (Wednesdays) in the Central London Office

The Role
HR Managers aspects of the role
Providing business partner support to the Programmes directorate , guiding them through change with re-structures and overall organisational change
the overall management of HR advice & support on all People & Culture and recruitment matters with support from the HR Officer/HR / L&D / LMS Co-ordinator
Providing high quality day to day advice and guidance to Directors, Heads of Department, Managers and staff on People & Culture matters
Policy advice, implementation and guidance
Giving employment advice based on legal & People & Culture best practice & continually improving our processes & policies
Job evaluation and re-grading new roles
Working on initiatives & projects in the People & Culture operating plan to improve organisational performance ranging from talent management, diversity & inclusion, performance management, reward and benefits review.
Business Change aspects of the role 2 days a week
To support all change project work across the organisation working closely with the Business Improvement Team and all other directorates, developing clear change management project plans to support the people and behavioural side of change in particular
To work closely with Heads of Department on developing a continual improvement mindset and positive collective change leadership

The Candidate
CIPD Qualified
Strong experience of working in a business focused / income generating environment as an HR Business Partner.
A change leader, able to embrace/ facilitate change and to bring a continual improvement mind-set.
Strong experience of working in a business focused / income generating environment as an HR Business Partner.
A change leader, able to embrace/ facilitate change and to bring a continual improvement mind-set.
Experience of job evaluation and pay and grading.
Excellent systems knowledge and use of HR systems such as CIPHR and I-recruit.
Confident in picking up and using new technologies.
Strong IT and numeracy skills. Highly competent in using the Microsoft office suite such as Word and Excel.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

An innovative housing organisation with ambitious plans for further growth is looking to take on a Senior FP&A Analyst on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract that has potential to become a permanent opportunity.

This expanding company provides great quality homes and is a dynamic and collaborative place to work. This role requires a qualified accountant who is strong technically and enjoys working on various projects.

Responsibilities:

• Business partnering with various stakeholders and providing strategic advice
• Analysis of new and existing projects and strategies within the business
• Presenting reports to senior leadership and looking at projections of business performance
• Financial Modelling and the provision of commercial insight

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant
• Experience within financial reporting, planning and analysis
• Senior stakeholder management and strong excel skills
• Desirable - Big 4 with Real estate/private equity background

If this sounds like an exciting new opportunity, please apply ASAP as the role is moving quickly.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

My client is a values led organisation whose purpose is to seek justice for those who have died or been seriously injured in conflict,  including deciding whether a criminal investigation should be part of the investigation.

The organisation is responsible for investigations into deaths and serious injuries, recovering information for families, victims, and survivors of conflict, working towards much needed closure for all those affected.

The Management Accountant is a key role that will provide in-year financial management, produce financial reports and add insight and analysis to meet budget holder needs.

Key responsibilities of the role will include;

• Budget management, working with budget holders to develop robust budget plans and monitor delivery
• Support budget holders with monthly forecasting
• Identify and monitor budget risks and opportunities, supporting stakeholders to develop mitigating actions
• Undertake all month-end tasks to ensure accurate financial information
• Prepare finance reports and translate financial information to non-finance stakeholders, providing narrative behind the numbers to influence decision making

In order to be successful in the role, you will need to be either formally qualified or working towards qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIPFA) as well as extensive financial experience, including journals and accruals, forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis. 

Experience gained in a government department or ALB/NDPB would be preferred however applications from within wider Not for Profit or public sector organisations would also be encouraged.

As this is a relatively new organisation, candidates will also need to enjoy working in a dynamic environment and be keen to contribute to the continual development of the function.

This role is offered on flexible hybrid basis with at least 1 day per week in the London Westminster office.

Excellent benefits include 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, flexible working arrangements, 5 days  volunteering per year, defined benefit pension scheme with generous employer contributions.

In order to apply, please send your CV along with a statement of suitability (no longer than 750 words) outlining how you meet the criteria of the role. 

Streatham Youth and Community Trust (SYCT) is seeking an experienced Interim CEO to navigate the organisation through a critical period of transition. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in turnaround management within the charitable sector, capable of implementing strategic and operational changes to address systemic issues and rebuild organisational strength and sustainability, while stabilising the relationship with the wider community.

SYCT is currently facing significant financial and operational challenges. In this context, the board and the newly appointed CEO have had to make a number of difficult but necessary decisions. The recent closure of the charity-run nursery due to a combination of quality and financial viability concerns has resulted in a significant amount of noise. As a result, she has decided that she is not the right person to lead the turnaround efforts. She will stay in post until 28th June 2024 if needed, but is happy to step back after a brief handover as soon as a suitable Interim CEO can start in the role.

Top priorities for the Interim CEO will be leading the organisation through a period of restructuring, focusing on rebuilding core services, stakeholder relationships, processes and systems; and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including health and safety standards and HR protocols.

Key details:

• Role: Interim CEO at Streatham Youth and Community Trust
• Salary: c.£75,000 per annum, pro rata.
• Start date: immediate / asap, at latest by mid-June
• Contract:

· This is a nine-month interim position with the strong possibility of extension to twelve months based on organisational needs.

· This is a full-time role, with 4+ days per week to be spent on SYCT’s sites around Streatham. For highly experienced candidates, the role could be considered on a pat time basis (4 days per week), and/or with 3 days spent on site.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven experience as a CEO or senior executive in a turnaround management capacity, preferably within the charitable sector.
• Track record of establishing effective policies, processes and systems within an organisation.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in financial restructuring and budgetary management.
• Demonstrable leadership skills with a track record of leading organisations and teams through significant organisational and cultural change.
• Sound understanding of governance, compliance, and risk management principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, to include experience of overseeing effective social media and community engagement campaigns.

How to Apply:

If you're interested in this role, please send your CV and a brief cover letter describing your interest and relevant experience to our consultant, Jenny Hills, at Harris Hill via the apply button.

Application Deadline: 9am, Monday, 13th May 2024.

Interviews: week commencing 20th May

Harris Hill Charities Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Programme Manager (Executive)
Location: Based in London with travel to sub-Saharan Africa 
Hours: Full time (Office Based)
Salary: £75,000 – £90,000 (Negotiable dependent on experience) 

Our client is an independent foundation that invests in children and young people in developing countries to improve their lives and to maximise demographic dividends for long term economic growth.

They do this by partnering with visionary African governmental leaders to deliver on initiatives that have the potential to positively and dramatically enhance the life outcomes of their people and the trajectories of their countries.

Focusing on and supporting the efforts of their partners to aid success, our client has recently adopted a new strategy with a clear accountability target: Over the next five years, they want to have played an integral role in substantially and tangibly improving 23.5 million lives. 

The role
This is a key role within the organisation, internally support the Senior Program Directors, as well as externally working directly with government partners to provide implementation guidance, in order to ensure the successful delivery of transformational, cross-sectoral initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa.

In this role, you will review and develop program-related materials that drive strategic priorities; monitor program achievement progress; manage local consultants and technical assistance providers; provide financial oversight of grants; identify and highlight compelling stories about leaders with whom they work; document and help disseminate best practices across their programs; and track and document results across programs. 

This role is focused on working directly with inspiring government leaders to implement their human capital development goals for their people, and you will be expected to interface in a respectful, savvy, and non-prescriptive manner with government colleagues, while simultaneously providing the honest feedback of a true partner.

In this role you can expect a dynamic environment and a culture of collaboration, innovation, and drive for highly leveraged outcomes. 

Experience
To be successful you will need extensive experience in managing complex and large-scale program implementation, ideally in Sub-Saharan African countries. 

You will have a good understanding of how governmental departments work (ideally with direct experience working within government) and have had significant interactions at high policy levels within governments, with proven experience in managing complex and politically sensitive relationships with different stakeholders. 

Able to demonstrate methodical program oversight and management, you will need an exemplary work ethic with a drive for achieving concrete results from often complex environments.  You will be experienced in the use of program management tools such as dashboard creation, program monitoring and strategic planning and be able to example good financial acumen and excellent research and analytical skills, with ability to synthesise comparative research clearly. 

Knowledge wise we are looking for substantial, relevant expertise in one/some of the following: health, nutrition, job creation, urban development or education, ideally in Sub-Saharan Africa. This will include familiarity with evidence, key actors, and proven interventions in a broad range of human development areas. 

This role will suit someone who is used to working at the most senior levels and brings excellent people skills and highly developed communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills. You will support the ambition of policy champions at national level Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. 

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

CV’s are being assessed and sent to the client on a rolling basis so early application is advised. Please apply directly through our website.

The Orchard Project is recruiting a Head of Fundraising to develop and implement their income strategy as they enter an exciting period of growth and continue their mission to unite, empower and educate by bringing orchards into the heart of urban communities.

Closing date: 9 a.m. Monday 13th May

Who we are.

The Orchard Project brings orchards into the heart of urban communities, along with the many benefits they provide: environmental, physical, mental, social, and educational. They are the only national charity dedicated to the creation, restoration and celebration of community orchards.

For many hundreds of years, orchards were a key part of communities across the UK. But sadly, due to urban development, many of these green spaces, which are hubs of biodiversity, have disappeared. The Orchard Project’s mission is to reverse this decline and ensure everyone in cities across the UK is within easy reach of a thriving community orchard.

They also provide accredited horticultural courses and training with a view to increasing employment and representation amongst marginalised communities and host events and activities centred around orchards to improve community cohesion.

The fruit produced by orchards is used by local communities and shared throughout cities by teaming up with foodbank charities and advocating nationwide for the benefits of community orchards.

The Orchard Project is a national charity working across the country with bases in London, Manchester, Bristol, Swansea, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

About the role.

As Head of Fundraising and a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll work closely with the CEO to devise the organisation’s fundraising strategy as they enter a positive and ambitious new five-year plan.

There is a very well-established trust and foundation fundraising programme, which you’ll work to continue and expand, building on existing relationships and spotting opportunities to create new partnerships with relevant funders. Using creativity, you will secure multiyear unrestricted six-figure grants from an array of grantmakers as you continue the diversification of this income stream.

The charity is continuing the expansion of its fundraising strategy to incorporate new income streams, a project you’ll spearhead with the launch of digital fundraising. You’ll target individual givers to open up new revenue sources through digital sources as you tap into the goodwill for the charity and its work across the nation.

Who we are looking for.

We are seeking an experienced fundraiser and emotionally intelligent manager with expertise in imaginative bid-writing for significant multiyear grants. A combined strategic and operational outlook will be crucial to this role and the success of fundraising.

You will be process-driven but creative with a desire to try new things and collaborate with colleagues to create new and exciting projects to attract funders and expand the charity’s impact.

Suitable candidates will be passionate about the environment and uplifting marginalised communities, with a willingness to influence and shape the charity for years to come.

Benefits.

• Holiday allowance of 25 days FTE with flexible bank holiday usage and additional days off between Christmas and New Year
• 2 personal days off per year
• Flexible working days and hours and the option to work from home
• Time off in lieu of additional hours worked outside of standard working days
• Training opportunities to address identified training and personal development needs
• Pension contribution of 5% of the salary
• A personal budget of £35 per month to support individual well-being

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 13th May.

Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness. Prospectus is thrilled to partner with an esteemed housing charity in their search for a Housing Scheme Manager. This full-time, permanent role is based in St Albans and requires on-site presence.

As the Housing Scheme Manger, you’ll lead a team in providing crucial support, advice and assistance to individuals transitioning from homelessness to secure housing. Your role will encompass fostering a trauma-informed, person-centred environment where individuals feel empowered to access the help they need. From facilitating access to move-on accommodation to offering counselling and connecting individuals with specialised support services, you’ll play a pivotal role in guiding the toward stability.

We’re seeking a compassionate individual with the right values and behaviours to cultivates a positive workplace culture rooted in respect and dignity for those you serve. Essential qualifications include experience in line management, a deep understanding of the multifaceted needs of homeless individuals, and knowledge of relevant legislation pertaining to homelessness, housing, and equality.

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.

Communications Officer
Contract: Permanent role
Location: Hybrid - a mix of work from home and London office (this will be a minimum of one or two days per month when settled, more at the start of your employment)
Starting salary: £25,000 to £28,000
Closing date for applications: Monday 13^th May
Expected week of interviews: w/c 20^th May

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with Dystonia UK to recruit a Communications Officer to join their small and growing team. A charity supports people living with dystonia; an often debilitating and painful disorder that is lifelong and is estimated to affect around 100,000 people in the UK, Dystonia UK is a lifeline for many. In addition to running vital support groups, this small but mighty organisation actively lobbies on behalf of patients and runs national awareness campaigns to help increase understanding of a condition that can be hugely debilitating.

The organisation is expanding and is looking for a talented Communications Officer to work closely with the Director of Fundraising and Communications in a role that will be busy, hands on, and key to communicating the amazing and important work this organisation undertakes to its audiences.

Key responsibilities within the Communications Officer role will include:

• Writing engaging copy for a variety of mediums including both printed and digital
• Support the Director of Fundraising and Communications in creating and designing digital and print collateral for campaigns and events
• Lead on the design and publication of high-quality digital and print information about Dystonia UK, its services, projects, and about dystonia, the condition, and medical services.
• Work closely with the Director of Fundraising and Communications to identify and communicate key news items and be responsible for the production and dissemination of the e-marketing
• Manage Dystonia UK's social media channels on a day-to-day basis ensuring all activity is in line with the charity's brand and communication strategy and work closely with the Directors to produce and develop the social media content schedule
• Engage directly with the organisations community by drafting private messages, replying to comments, and passing actions on to other members of staff where required.
• Creating and adapting content for each channel to maximise reach and engagement.
• Work with colleagues to provide event support by creating content to promote the event, liaising with speakers and partner organisations, and attending conferences and events where required
• Plan and organise activities to raise awareness of Dystonia UK, tying in with other notable calendar events such as Dystonia Awareness Month
• Support the Director of Fundraising and Communications to ensure that the organisation's branding is upheld in all aspects of external communication.
• Support the Director of Fundraising and Communications to develop branded merchandise.
• Support the Director of Fundraising and Communications to create the annual communications plan and contribute to the development of the marketing and communications strategy.

Dystonia UK is a small charity, and this is a busy role where someone with some communications experience will have the opportunity to work closely with a dynamic Director to really develop their skills and expertise both operationally and strategically. You'll be in a position of responsibility and will be able to work autonomously whilst also working with closely with and being supported to learn.

We would love to hear from you if have the following skills and experience:

• Previous demonstrable experience in a communications or marketing role including experience of writing website copy that is optimised for SEO, experience of design and content creation, and of copywriting for different audiences
• Experience of using social media platforms to convey an organisation's message to audiences, and of tailoring your social media output depending on platform and audience
• Experience of planning social media posts and of how to grow audience numbers
• Excellent written communication skills including creative copywriting and the ability to present complex information clearly
• High level of attention to detail and strong creative design skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of people and audiences both internally and externally
• Proven ability to manage own workload and ability to deliver to agreed deadlines.
• High-level skills in IT, including design packages such as Canva.

If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance.

Charity People and actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a prestigious, high profile organisation based in London to find their Prospect Research Executive. This is a One Year maternity cover role starting in May.

The charity offers a flexible working environment, with hybrid working from their Chelsea or Sutton office 2 days per week.

As Prospect Research Executive, you will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy Research & Operations and the Prospect Research Manager to deliver the prospect research, pipeline management and information management function within Philanthropy and Partnerships. By doing so, you will be making a major contribution to growing the Charity's high value supporter base; and to maximizing its engagement with existing and potential supporters.

Key Responsibilities:

· Deliver high quality prospect research briefings on individuals, trusts and corporates for P&P, members of the Charity’s senior leadership as well as senior volunteers and board members.

· Ensure research output is timely, insightful, accurate and well presented; in compliance with relevant data protection laws and Charity’s Supporter Promise.

· Assist in prioritising senior volunteers’ approaches to prospects within their own networks.

· Assist in collecting and analysing data from the public domain in order to carry out due diligence research on prospective major donors, in line with the Charity’s Moral & Ethical Fundraising Policy and internal guidelines.

· Support the Prospect Research Manager with the management and analysis of prospect information through The Raiser’s Edge database according to P&P’s needs.

· Ensure database systems are maintained accurately by analysing and updating information on individuals, companies, trusts and foundations.

Person Specification:

· Excellent written communication skills and the ability to present complex information for a range of audiences in a variety of formats.

· Ability to work to the highest standards, to be analytical, methodical and thorough with meticulous attention to detail.

· Excellent knowledge of the principles of major gift fundraising to include identification, research, solicitation and stewardship.

· Experience of using and championing the intelligent use of Raiser’s Edge or a similar CRM system for data capture and reporting.

· An interest in cancer and health issues, with an understanding of NHS practices and procedures.

· A desire and aptitude to develop a career in prospect research.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Data Lead (Executive)
Location: Based in London with travel to sub-Saharan Africa 
Hours: Full time (office based)
Salary: £90,000 - £150,000 (Negotiable dependent on experience)

Our client is an independent foundation that invests in children and young people in developing countries to improve their lives and to maximise demographic dividends for long term economic growth.

They do this by partnering with visionary African governmental leaders to deliver on initiatives that have the potential to positively and dramatically enhance the life outcomes of their people and the trajectories of their countries.

Focusing on and supporting the efforts of their partners to aid success, our client has recently adopted a new strategy with a clear accountability target: Over the next five years, they want to have played an integral role in substantially and tangibly improving 23.5 million lives. 

The role
The goal of the Data Lead’s work is to set up data systems that help drive the organisations internal and their external partners’ success. The key areas include:

(1) to establish and manage an internal monitoring framework that tracks whether they are progressing towards their target – and helps them course correct if not on track;

(2) to provide strategic advice to their governmental partners on their data management and visualisation needs, which are key to advancing their human development agendas; and
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(3) to think critically about how they track results in their leadership development work.

Experience
To be successful in this role you will need extensive experience with integrated monitoring frameworks and the use of data to drive government decision-making. 

You will have familiarity with relevant sub-fields, such as labour market information systems; health data systems; or education data systems and be able to demonstrate familiarity with and/or experience working in sub-Saharan Africa.

The role is working externally at the highest levels so will require someone with first class interpersonal and presentations skills, the ability to navigate complex environments and a willingness to understand partners’ contexts and political constraints. You will need to fully supports the ambition of policy champions at national level without prescribing external agendas, have a passion for using evidence to drive better decision making and the ability to maintain focus on the big picture, even when discussing technical questions.

Substantive knowledge in a field related to international development or human capital development appreciated and fluency in French and/or widely spoken African languages is desirable. We're open to sector experience but are particularly interested to hear from you if you are bring experience from the Government or Finance sectors. 

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

CV’s are being assessed and sent to the client on a rolling basis so early application is advised. Please apply directly through our website.