The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years and are now active in more than 70 countries. 

The Opportunity

We are transforming our approach to Finance across Plan International developing its impact, effectiveness and how it enables us to be a financially sustainable, commercially astute INGO, in an increasingly challenging economic and sector landscape. This exciting high-profile role is fundamental enabling us to provide insightful strategic financial analysis to ensure decisions are made at all levels in Plan that are evidence based, value for money and align our resources to delivering our strategic goals and objective with maximum impact. As part a key member of our new Analyst Cadre this role is also key in building analytical capacity across Plan, both within the Finance communities and beyond.

In this role as the Head of Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis you will support the Director Financial Initiatives and Executive Director of Finance and IT in the Global Hub (GH) providing strategic financial insights and analysis to support initiatives to strengthen financial performance across the global organisation. You will particularly support initiatives and opportunities that strengthen financial sustainability across more than 50 programme countries and 20 National Organisations which are the independent members of Plan, as well as the GH. Working closely with team members in the Financial Planning and Analysis department the Strategy team and  Legal and Governance

The Person

The ideal candidate will hold relevant financial qualifications (ICAEW/CIMA/ACCA/MBA/Masters/PHD) with specific Economics/Statistics experience at group level in an international organization across multiple countries, preferably with understanding of Development/Humanitarian Funding Models and political dynamics. Experience of mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance investment appraisal and strategic planning would be advantageous.

You will have excellent analytical skills, with a passion for data-driven, evidence-based decision-making to enable strategic frameworks and models to draw up trends, conclusions, recommendations.

A strong, impact-focussed project manager, with excellent as well as diverse stakeholder management skills.

Some occasional international travel to programme countries may be required.

Type of Role: Permanent

Location: Global Hub, Woking, Surrey

Salary: Competitive

Reports to: Director of Finance Initiatives

Closing Date: 16th February 2020

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Child Protection Policy.

As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk. 

Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

About the charity/role

The International Crisis Group is an independent, non-governmental organisation committed to preventing and resolving deadly conflict. They analyse wars and peace processes at a global, regional and local level with the ultimate aim of sustainable peace, security and development. What distinguishes Crisis Group is its highly distinctive methodology: a combination of field-based research, practical policy recommendations and high-level advocacy.

Crisis Group is generally recognised as the world’s leading independent source of analysis and advice to governments and intergovernmental bodies like the United Nations, European Union and World Bank, having played a significant role in shaping the debate and outcome of actual/potential conflict across the globe, including Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Europe.

Job specification

As Associate Director of High Value Relationships you will maintain a portfolio of prospects and donors (including individuals, corporations and family foundations) with the capacity to give up to $50,000.

This role has a key objective of broadening the major gift pipeline, playing a core role in elevating Crisis Group’s existing development efforts. You will grow annual giving at all levels, while increasing participation and membership in Crisis Group’s membership councils.

You will work collaboratively with the team, who are located across London, New York and Brussels, to on-board and steward current and prospective donors with an international presence. A large focus of this role will be on the account management of multinational corporate donors and philanthropists who are International Advisory Council members, giving through their Council Programme.

The Philanthropy Team will soon be working under a new Chief Development Officer with a brand new strategy, developed in conjunction with top-grade fundraising consultants. It’s an exciting time to join the team as they launch their new strategy and use the organisation’s 25th Anniversary in 2020 as a platform to drive fundraising growth, culminating in a high-level Gala in New York in Spring 2021.

Person specification

As Associate Director of High Value Relationships you will have relevant high value fundraising/partnerships experience, securing significant five- and six- figure donations. Ideally, this experience will be accompanied with expertise in annual giving or memberships.

You will be self-sufficient and entrepreneurial in your approach, with great business acumen and negotiation skills.

You will have a flair for establishing new relationships and the ability to think creatively about strengthening those connections to increase financial support.

Extra details

The closing date for applications is Monday 10 February, with interviews to take place w/c 17 February. For further information and a confidential discussion about the role and organisation, please apply with your CV and a suitable time for us to get in touch.

                                     

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Naomi Carruthers at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

Healthwatch is an independent champion that gives patients and the public a voice to improve, shape and get the best from health and social care services. We do this by empowering local people and communities and letting those running services know what people want from care.

With integration and collaboration at the heart of health and care services across south-east London, partnership structures are changing to support an increasing emphasis on greater collaboration to support a system-wide approach. It is essential that patients and the public are at the heart of decision making and ensuring services meet the needs and aspirations our communities. 

You will liaise with and represent six local Healthwatch organisations across south-east London on the south-east London (SEL) Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) governing body (and related sub-committees).

You will bring patient and public perspective, informed by your liaison and engagement with the six Local Healthwatch (LHW) across south-east London.

It is not intended that this role will have oversight of Healthwatch engagement or patient and public engagement, rather that you will help to hold the CCG to account, through the appropriate governance processes, and facilitate use of LHW intelligence to ensure the CCG discharges its engagement functions effectively.

As a member of the SEL CCG governing body (and related sub-committees) you will share responsibility for ensuring that it exercises its functions effectively, efficiently, economically, with good governance and in accordance with the terms of the SEL CCG and NHS constitution. 

Key Objectives

You will work with the SEL CCG governing body as a whole and with the six LHW and will help ensure that:

• the voice of Healthwatch is heard and the views and interests of patients and the public are at the heart of discussions and decisions 
• insight and intelligence from LHW is used to encourage and influence positive change to services and help meet the health and social care needs of the SEL population.
• SEL CCG carries out meaningful collaboration with LHW, and other relevant stakeholders, to commission or restructure services
• SEL CCG engages with LHW to monitor and ensure the highest quality services are delivered and offer the best possible outcomes for SEL patients
• SEL CCG governing body (and related committees) maintains a consistent focus on patient experience,  
• SEL CCG is responsive to the views of LHW, patients and the public and promotes shared decision-making in all aspects of its business
• SEL CCG has appropriate arrangements in place to secure LHW involvement and responds in an effective and timely way to feedback and recommendations from LHW
• there is transparent communication between SEL CCG and local people, including through the dissemination of clear information via LHW, where appropriate.

Core attributes and competencies

The post holder must:

• demonstrate a sound understanding of, and a commitment to upholding, HW principles, values and functions as set out in HW statutory duties
• be committed to working with and across LHW organisations, with an understanding of the challenges faced by small voluntary organisations and ability to spot opportunities and potential collaborations
• be committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality and inclusivity
• be passionate about continuously improving outcomes, tackling health inequalities with a focus on ‘seldom heard’ communities
• have good understanding of the role of HW and an appreciation of current and future broad social, political and economic trends influencing health and social care
• be able to understand and analyse complex issues and information from a service user perspective, drawing on the breadth of insight provided by LHW to inform SEL CCG deliberations and decision-making
• have the confidence to question information and explanations supplied by others, who may be experts in their field
• be able to influence and persuade others, articulating a balanced HW view, and to engage in constructive debate
• ability to recognise key influencers in advancing HW, and user views, and the skills to engage and involve them
• have the ability, organisation and initiative, to proactively build and maintain an effective relationship with LHW and communicate effectively across LHW, listening as well as actively sharing information
• have the ability to translate complex concepts into readily understood, engaging language. 

Core personal experience

The candidate should have:

• demonstrable understanding of the arrangements for listening and responding to the voices of patients, carers and patient organisations in public sector organisations such as the NHS
• a track record of successfully involving patients, carers and the public in the work of a public sector organisation 
• understanding and experience of effective involvement and engagement techniques, and how these can be applied in practice
• previous experience of promoting the voice of patients and the public, including in collective decision-making groups such as boards/committees
• a track record in securing or supporting improvements for patients or the wider public
• previous experience of empowering the participation of patients and the public in the design and delivery of health or care services

Appointment process

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief. We aspire to reflect the diversity of our community in our workforce.  We positively encourage applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled applicants and those from other under-represented groups.

Application Closing Date: 23:59 on Monday 3rd February 2020

Interview Dates: 19th or 20th February 2020

Your CV and supporting statement combined should not exceed four sides of A4 in total.

Please note - this is a Home Based role with regular meetings in the South East London area.

Your supporting statement should:

• outline how you meet the criteria as detailed in the core attributes and competencies;
• include why you are interested in this role; and
• provide details of what skills and experience you bring, as set out in core personal experience.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We are looking for a dynamic and efficient new leader to take Paintings in Hospitals through the next phase of its development.

Paintings in Hospitals is a leading, national arts-in-health organisation. Through our wide-ranging activities and programmes using the visual arts, we aim to improve the health, wellbeing and quality of life for all in health and social care.

We are looking for an imaginative, dynamic and efficient new leader to take Paintings in Hospitals through the next phase of its development. This will include an office move, the finalisation of a new strategic plan and the implementation of a new sustainable operating model. 

Working with the charity’s trustees, Patrons, staff team and supporters, the charity’s new Director will coordinate the vision and strategic focus of the charity. They will be responsible for finalising and delivering the charity’s strategic objectives, streamlining its operational activities; ensuring strong governance and compliance, and leading on human resources, fundraising and finance. The Director will also work with the team on new programming and communications.

Applicants should have:

• Strong leadership credentials
• Business planning and the ability to think strategically
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills
• Proven success in fundraising and growing income
• Strong financial and analytical skills.

You will build on recent positive developments through a track record of achieving targets whilst balancing competing demands. In addition, you will have a flair for articulating a strong vision and demonstrating the impact the charity’s activities provide – whilst gathering more evidence through evaluation and research.

The successful applicant will be passionate about the visual arts and have an understanding of how arts programmes can improve wellbeing, health and recovery. You will be driven, self-motivated and have the ability to manage a challenging and diverse workload through excellent time management.

As an effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, you will have the ability to relate to people from all backgrounds and the ability to manage and inspire a small team.

The role is based in London, with some travel throughout the UK. Weekend and evening work may be required from time to time. The charity will also consider part-time (pro-rata) applications at a minimum of 4 days per week.

Applicants should submit their CV, current/most recent salary, and a short covering statement (of no more than two pages) to outline their suitability for the role. This should be emailed no later than 5pm, Monday 10th February 2020.

Do you enjoy a fast-paced environment? Are you focused and driven to exceed targets? Do you have the flexibility and initiative to deliver on partner needs? If so, read on...

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Account Manager (Business Development) to join our team based in Wallington, Surrey. In return, we are offering a competitive salary of up to £32,452.08 per annum.

Crimestoppers is a charity which gives people the power to speak up about crime targeting them, their communities and the most vulnerable people in society. Our reporting line and website gives the public the confidence and ability to pass on vital information in total anonymity. Every day approximately 1800 people contact us about crimes including knives, drugs, child exploitation and fraud.

The Account Manager (Business Development) role

As part of a busy Business Development team, you will work closely with partners from the commercial, not-for-profit and government sectors to plan and implement activities that enable often the “most-hard-to-reach” to report crime without fear.

Reporting to the Head of Business Development, you will work very closely with other members of the team while showing initiative and proactivity.  Much of the work we do is cutting-edge for the sector, we welcome creativity and a solutions-based approach. 

The Account Manager position is very varied – liaising closely with Operations, Communications and our Analytics team and of course, at all times, overseeing and meeting partners, producing reports and writing evaluations.

You need to be comfortable working as part of a team that is driven by financial targets.

What are we looking for?

To be successful as our Account Manager (Business Development) you will have the below skills and experience:

- Account Management of commercial partners in either the charity or private sector

- Account Management experience of marketing, campaigns or communications

- Costing partner activities to ensure that we maintain NET income

- Negotiating contract renewals and pricing for commercial services

- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills

- Excellent customer service and stakeholder management skills

- Support Director of Business Development and Head of Business Development secure new business

If this sounds like you and you’re interested in joining a great team and great organisation, then please click ‘apply’ today to find out more about our Account Manager (Business Development) role!

Crimestoppers encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply. The successful applicant will be required to complete a DBS check.

Reg.Charity 1108687   

The Financial Accounting Manager is a key senior figure within the finances with responsibility for the consolidated financial reports for the group.

Client Details

The organisation is one of the largest Housing Associations in the UK and has been growing rapidly over the last few years. The Financial Accounting Manager has a critical role to play in supporting the delivery of this mission, ensuring effective management and control of the organisations resources, production and communication of financial information to all stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.

Description

The Financial Accounting & Control Manager, based in London, reports to the Head of Central Finance and has five direct reports - two Financial Accountants (who deputise for the role) and three Finance Officers. The Financial Accounting Team is responsible for the primary ledgers, financial controls, production and reconciliation of the balance sheet, cash flow, VAT/Tax compliance, statutory accounts production and other external reporting. The post holder has responsibility for delivering operational effectiveness and technical compliance in this area.

Profile

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious qualified accountant with experience of working in the financial function of a complex organisation. You will need the following experience:

• Experience in the production of consolidated Statutory Accounts and dealing with external audit requirements, with an up to date knowledge of general accounting principles.

• You will be proactive and able to learn, review and develop internal processes and procedures, continuously looking to improve the services and outputs delivered by the team as well as enforcing compliance.

• You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, able to understand a wide range of stakeholder needs and adapt services where necessary.

• An individual who enjoys a challenge and wishes to work in a high performing finance function, with the ability to develop and motivate a team of people to deliver results.

• Experience of managing a team and getting the best out of team members.

Job Offer

£55,000-65,000 + Additional benefits, working from options and flexible working.

Unicef ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

Soccer Aid for Unicef brings the nation together so that children everywhere can play. Just like children should.It’s a game for stars on and off the pitch, with everyone playing so that children can have the childhoods they’re entitled to.

We are looking an experienced account manager and relationship builder to work in the Communications team at Unicef and manage the delivery of the UK government’s aid match appeal.

You will be comfortable and confident working with senior stakeholders internally and externally. You will thoroughly understand the creative production process and the importance of having clear brand guidelines. Ideally you will have already had experience of working on a UK Aid Match appeal or of managing a major account.

This is a short-term contract with flexibility to be full or part time. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running as soon as possible.

Asylum Matters is looking for a Director to cover maternity leave and help us bring about positive change for refugees and people seeking sanctuary in the UK.

As a small, specialist team of campaigns professionals based around the UK, we work with an extensive network of frontline partners to advocate for progressive change in the asylum and immigration system. We have been at the forefront of a number of significant campaigns in the sector, bringing together high-profile national campaigning organisations with front-line charities to expose and address the issues that impact on the rights and wellbeing of people in the asylum system.

We’re looking for a dynamic leader, passionately committed to upholding the rights of people seeking asylum and motivated by the possibility of bringing about progressive reform in a challenging external context.

The Candidate:

The Director will be a strategic thinker with strong political insight, able to guide the team of campaigners in devising and executing engaging and impactful campaigns. Experience of building broad-based coalitions and managing a partnership network is important as Asylum Matters exists to strengthen collaborative efforts across the sector.

As the most senior role in Asylum Matters, the Director will have ultimate responsibility for setting and delivering the organisation’s strategic objectives and maintaining effective systems to ensure the smooth-running of the organisation, good governance and financial sustainability. Our ideal candidate will enjoy managing staff and empowering our small, remote team of regional campaigners to operate effectively.

It is an exciting time to be joining the Asylum Matters team as we are in the process of establishing ourselves as a charity, after three years operating as an independent project hosted by the registered charity, City of Sanctuary UK. Independence will allow us to be more flexible and adaptive to the external environment, allowing for the growth and evolution of our work. If you think you fit the bill, after reading the job description, we look forward to hearing from you.

Red Rose Recovery is exclusively recruiting for a strong dynamic leader to drive forward and create a culture to support the ethos of the organisation and provide value based, clear and mission-driven strategic leadership to both Red Rose Recovery (RRR) and the Lancashire User Forum (LUF). 

You will have responsibility for the organisation as a whole, including all income and expenditure, financial related matters, risk, governance and performance ensuring the organisation meets all its legal and regulatory requirements.You will ensure financial sustainability and growth and be responsible for the delivery of the strategic plan.You will lead an organisation where teamwork is essential but where individual skills and co-production leadership equally need fostering. You’ll act an ambassador for the organisation and inspire the organisation and drive progress with the same determination and compassion demonstrated in our operational delivery.

OUR VALUES

• Hope- inspiring people to believe that sustainable recovery is possible for everyone.
• Commitment - working passionately to improve the lives of those in recovery.
• Respect - judging and valuing people for who they are and where they are going, not what they have been.
• Community - connecting people together, make recover a reality for the whole community.
• Transformation - changes the lives of those in recovery. 
• Legacy – building sustainable recovery for service users, families and communities.

YOU WILL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You are strongly committed to the aims and ethos of RRR and the LUF and have a desire to bring about positive change in the lives of people in recovery.
• You have proven success in working closely with ambitious Management Teams and/or Boards.
• You are fun, warm, approachable, energetic, confident, outgoing, creative, empathetic, determined, ambitious, flexible, resilient, discreet, organised and professional.
• You are confident in presenting to large groups and contributing influentially in meetings.
• You have the capacity to be flexible and innovative in the changing circumstances of a small but wide-reaching charity.

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Working strategically with the Board of Trustees to deliver our ambitious strategy, identifying opportunities for further growth.
• Ensuring all staff understand and embody the organisation’s mission, strategy, culture and values, so that everyone is supported and equipped to perform to the highest level and meet the fullness of their potential.
• Managing the organisation as a whole, including all income and expenditure and financial related matters, risk, governance and performance ensuring the organisation meets all its legal and regulatory requirements.
• Providing line management to the Senior Leadership Team and ensure it is a well-run organisation where colleagues feel valued and able to work effectively. 
• Ensuring there are clear lines of accountability and responsibility across the team which foster and maintain effective working relationships for the organisation.
• Maintaining and strengthening relationships with internal and external stakeholders, partners, potential funders, corporate partners and agencies.
• Leading internal communications strategy to ensure that RRR’s values are lived day-to- day, and potential for sharing and learning is maximised across the organisation. 
• Acting as an ambassador for RRR, networking widely to build new and existing strategic relationships. 
• Ensuring the organisation fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities and maintain a proactive relationship with the Chair and Trustee Board, supporting them to fulfil their duties and legal and other responsibilities for the proper governance of RRR and the LUF.
• Ensuring full and accurate reporting including the preparation of an annual report and financial accounts, making returns to Charities Commission and reporting back at the AGM.

YOU’LL HAVE 

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience gained in a professional environment.
• Experience of working at operational & strategic levels and driving success across organisations and partnerships.
• Excellent leadership skills, line management experience, and the ability to enthuse, motivate and develop teams to deliver results.
• Experience in dealing with multiple tasks, sensitivities and challenges at the same time.
• A track record of driving quality and innovation and encouraging enterprise in others. 
• Excellent all-round communication skills and relationship management abilities.
• Knowledge and ability to run an organisation that is compliant with all regulatory and statutory obligations, and which is financially stable.
• Proven track record of securing new business in a tough financial climate.
• Willingness to travel locally across the Lancashire and North West region and nationally as required.

The Fragile X Society is seeking an enthusiastic Managing Director who will oversee fundraising efforts, manage our staff and office, and support communications. We are a small, friendly charity, with a lot of support from our volunteers and the wider Fragile X community.

Summary: 

Fragile X is a family of inherited genetic conditions, including Fragile X Syndrome: the most common inherited cause of learning disability. The Fragile X Society was formed in 1990 by families whose children had just been diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome. The charity has now grown to consist of a team of dedicated employees and volunteers, supporting thousands of individuals and families.

Our vision is a world where people living with Fragile X are: 

• Valued, included and have their individual needs met - and that Fragile X is recognised and understood by professionals and the public.
• Not alone - that they have access to an active community of people who understand.
• Empowered - through evidence-based knowledge about Fragile X.

Due to services’ and society's attitudes, a lack of awareness, and features caused by the condition, people living with Fragile X and their families face wide-ranging challenges. Families regularly tell us that generic support services do not understand their needs adequately, or that they feel lost in broader organisations relating to autism or learning disability. We are working to change this. 

Our aims are:

• To provide information and practical guidance to support and empower individuals and families living with Fragile X Syndrome and Fragile X-associated conditions
• To educate and inform the public and professionals about Fragile X in order to raise awareness and understanding of the syndrome and improve support for all individuals affected by Fragile X
• To encourage research into all aspects of Fragile X through the participation of our family members in Fragile X studies and to publicise the results.
• To raise funds to carry out our work

The new Managing Director will work to deliver the strategy as set by the Board; oversee all staff, including those who support families and those affected by Fragile X; and manage the office.

The role includes developing and managing our fundraising strategy; oversight of annual accounts and working with the Treasurer and Board in setting budgets; and supporting our Administrative and Communications Coordinator and the Board communications sub-committee in regard to internal and external communications.

Further details on the work of the Fragile X Society can be found on our website.

Job Details

Please see full job description attached. 

• Job Title:                Managing Director, The Fragile X Society
• Responsible to:     Board of Directors, Fragile X Society
• Salary:                    £35,000 - 40,000, commensurate with experience
• Tenure:                  Full time, job-share will be considered
• Hours:                    37 hours per week
• Location:            Great Dunmow, Essex

Schedule of Appointment:

• Closing Date:         Friday, 14 February 2020, 5pm
• Interviews:          10 March 2020 in Great Dunmow, venue to be confirmed.
• Starting Date:         The successful applicant to begin work as soon as feasible thereafter, with an initial probation period of 6 months before the role becomes permanent.

To Apply

Please send applications in the form of covering letter, CV and names/contact details of three references to: Dr Kirsten Johnson (Chair, Board of Directors)

The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School and Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls seek to appoint a Director of Development.

This is a particularly exciting and important time in the history of our Schools. In September 2019, we published our Strategy for 2030, committing our Schools to work more closely together and to do more to honour the philanthropic legacy of our founder Robert Aske. We are now seeking to recruit an exceptional individual to bring together two separate development and alumni teams in support of the Schools.

Responsible for setting the vision and strategy of fundraising and alumni relations across the two Schools, you will play a leading role in developing and managing a unified development team across the Schools and will define and achieve the Schools’ fundraising goals and engage supporters.

Further details and an application form can be obtained from our website. Please note CV’s are not accepted.

Closing date: 8am, Wednesday 5 February 2020.

First stage interviews: Wednesday 12 February, with second stage TBC.

Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks and a criminal record check via the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Start Date: 1 April 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter

Contract Type: This is a temporary position to provide parental leave cover and will terminate on or before 16 April 2021 on the return of the Director, Conservation Finance & Enterprise from parental leave.

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

FFI is seeking a Director to lead the operational management, implementation and development of FFI’s Conservation Finance & Enterprise programme.

You will have strong relevant experience in managing complex multi-stakeholder conservation finance and enterprise projects, including project design, project development and fundraising, technical and financial management and reporting for large funds and grants. Your strong technical background will include work on nature based solutions such as REDD+, conservation enterprise development, impact assessment and innovative conservation finance mechanisms.

A Masters’ degree or equivalent qualification in a conservation/natural resource management or relevant social/biological science field is essential, as is a detailed understanding of how businesses work and are financed.

Substantial experience of leadership and people management is essential for this role.  You will be an excellent people manager, focused on enabling your team members to develop and deliver in their roles. You will also be a skilled and credible communicator, confident in developing and managing relationships both internally, and at senior level with partner organisations and relevant stakeholders, including donors, funders and technical collaborators.

The successful applicant will enjoy working in a dynamic environment where the ability to respond swiftly and thoroughly to challenges and opportunities is paramount.  Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Skills in languages relevant to FFI’s programme are highly desirable. Sensitivity to the different working environments of colleagues around the world is also essential.

This position is based in Cambridge. Some local and international travel will be required. In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation. In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 5 February 2020.

Do you have track record of planning and marketing a range of on and offline training events? Then read on.....

Training and Event Executive - Up to £34,000 - London

THE COMPANY
Based in central London, our client is the UK's independent regulator of advertising across all media.

THE ROLE
Sitting in the communications team, the Training and Events Executive (based in central London) is responsible for:
- arrange and organising training events for industry practitioners
- supporting the marketing team with developing marketing plans to promote the training events to a range of audiences and to publicise the relevant training materials
- supporting/collating/editing the development of content and materials for courses, both on and offline
- leading on our client's attendance at trade shows and other exhibitions
- acting as lead contact for agencies charges with developing new training materials

YOU
To perform in the job of Training and Events Executive based in London you must have
- excellent experience of event planning (the logistics)
- excellent project management skills gained in the events or training industry
- experience of marketing a programme of seminars/ events (producing collateral and content and using a range of channels such a CRM and social media)
- previous experience of having worked in the training industry would be a great asset.

If this sounds like you, please apply online NOW!
The deadline for applications is 9/12/2019.

Training and Event Executive - Up to £34,000 - London

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Harris Hill are recruiting for a Director of Finance and Resources for this education charity based near Oxford.

You will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer, managing a team of 6 to provide strategic financial leadership, ensuring that the financial management of the charity complies with best industry standards and ensuring that it complies with all relevant tax and VAT legislation and all statutory requirements on financial reporting.

You will be a Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a proven ability to work confidently at Board level. Have energy, drive and a positive attitude that motivates others.

This is an exciting role aligning resources to strategy, ensuring resources are focused in the areas of greatest need.

The position covers a wide range of skills involving the following:

* Financial Management - Ensure the charity has the systems and experience to use timely financial management information to inform decision-making at all levels of the organization.
* To be accountable for the effective day to day functioning of the Finance and IT departments through effective management
* Review, scope and implement new methods/systems of information management and reporting to deliver improvements to the way financial information is processed and reported.
* Actively contribute towards the goals of the organisation as a member of the leadership team
* Lead the production and development of the departmental budget and plan as part of the annual business plan
* Produce the annual statutory report and financial statements for the group
* Perform Company Secretarial role ensuring compliance with Company and Charity law.
* Ensure systems are in place to report against organisational KPI's and report KPI's on a monthly basis and as required
* Support the production of organisational funding bids and financial monitoring of funding contracts
* Oversight of the IT function ensuring that organisational IT resources are focused in the right areas and are effectively managed
* Oversight and management of the organisations lease and licence contracts, ensuring best value of use of organisational resources

Location: Near Oxford
Salary 55,000pa - 65,000pa