The Events Manager will lead on the planning, logistics and delivery of ISUOG’s regional Symposia, delivered virtually, using a hybrid model or in-person as required. The role will work with relevant committees and regional representatives to define the event program and activities and collaborate cross departmentally to efficiently and effectively deliver the highest quality event including the broadest dissemination. The role is actively involved in the development, management and delivery of the industry partnerships program (exhibition and sponsorship) related to the specific event(s) the role is responsible for.

Events Manager Responsibilities:

• Create and manage financial projections and budgets
• Create and manage event delivery project plans/timelines
• Lead on organising and negotiating venue, platform, AV, hotel and other supplier bids and contracts
• Manage exhibition and sponsorship planning, sales and fulfilment
• Organise essential aspects of the event
• Liaising with Symposia related committees and regional representatives
• Symposia program oversight and delivery where necessary
• Oversee invited faculty participation
• Liaison with Communications and Marketing on the promotion plans and delivery
• Development of event branding and related print materials as required
• Development of translated materials as required
• Management of relevant web pages, ensuring relevance and currency at all times
• Leading the effective onsite delivery
• Organising Symposia social events and other side-events as required
• Provide effective event reporting, statistics and evaluations
• Development and support of the future location bids process if necessary
• Providing the necessary information to the Operations team to deliver the registration, abstract and speaker management processes
• Provide reasonable support to the Senior Events Manager for advance planning of the Congress, where appropriate
• Compliance with data protection guidelines, GDPR and ISUOG policies;
• Development of positive relationships with all stakeholders, internal and external;
• Performance of other duties as necessary, which are reasonable, to meet the needs of the organisation;
• Commitment to the organisation’s aims and values.

Events Manager Requirements:

• A confident and experienced event organiser who enjoys variety and responsibility.
• Good first degree or equivalent
• Established, relevant and proven experience in a similar position
• Track record of delivering successful high quality events of more than 400 delegates
• Organisation of international meetings
• Working independently and organising own workload
• Budget management, cost efficiency and income generation (current budget c. £500,000)
• Working with committees
• Exhibition sales
• Medical events
• Scientific program creation
• Promotion and marketing
• Proven organisational skills
• Commercial aptitude
• Strong communication and negotiation skills

About ISUOG:

ISUOG is a highly respected professional membership organisation across 140 countries, comprised primarily of clinicians who are ultrasound experts in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. The Society includes obstetricians and gynecologists, trainees, medical doctors, scientists, sonographers, midwives and other health professionals who work to advance women’s health and wellbeing globally. Our mission is to improve women’s health through the provision, advancement and dissemination of the highest quality education, standards and research information around ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology. This is achieved through our Events, education and training, programmatic initiatives and advocacy.

We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

Please submit your application, CV and covering letter as soon as possible; we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

For further details or if you have any queries, please visit our website.

Location: The role is based from ISUOG House, 122 Freston Road, London, W10 6TR. From 1st September 2021, a hybrid working arrangement has been agreed, which is subject to review after one year. The job holder will be expected to work from ISUOG House for a minimum of two days each week, subject to any Covid restrictions in place.

Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £37,000 to £40,000 per annum dependent on experience, plus benefits
Benefits include: 25 days’ annual leave per annum plus eight Bank/Public holidays (rising by one day per year for every complete year of service, up to an additional five days), together with three additional days over Christmas and New Year; 4% (matched) employer pension, rising to 6% on successful completion of probation; Employee Assistance Program; Season ticket loan scheme.

Closing Date: 5 October 2021

You may have experience of the following: Events Manager, Fundraising Events, Charity, Not for Profit, Third Sector, Donors, Donations, Fundraising Strategy, Event Manager, Networking, Marketing, Business Development, PR, Community Fundraising Manager, etc.

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Examinations Coordinator
Aldgate, London
Full-time, 35 hours per week

We have a fantastic administrative opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a Royal Medical College in the Exams Department. The role is responsible for the day-to-day organisation of the College exams, alongside two other coordinators.

If you enjoy working in a small team, have great communication skills with an eye for detail and accuracy, and are committed to excellent customer service, this is an ideal role for you. 

Responsibilities:

• Organising venues and facilities for exams
• Liaising with examiners and candidates
• Processing candidate applications and fees
• Preparing question papers and exam materials
• Attending and invigilating exams
• Preparing reports on exam results

Pathology is at the heart of modern healthcare. Pathologists work to prevent, diagnose, treat and monitor diseases and are involved in the diagnosis of disorders affecting every organ of the body, from before birth to after death. The majority of tests requested by doctors will be performed and interpreted by a clinical scientist or medically qualified pathologist. 

The Royal College of Pathologists is a professional membership organisation with over 11,000 members who are doctors and scientists working in hospitals, universities and laboratories in the UK and overseas. We work with pathologists at every stage of their career – from setting curricula, organising training and running exams, to approving job descriptions, publishing best-practice guidance and providing continuing professional development. 

We offer attractive staff benefits including 25 days annual leave rising with length of service, an employee discount scheme, season ticket loans, as well as a defined benefit company pension scheme.  The College values diversity, welcoming applications from everyone.

Please submit your CV and a completed Supporting Information Form with your application, in order to be considered for the role. Further information can be found on our website when you click to apply.

Please note that applications will be considered on an ongoing basis, and candidates may be contacted before the closing date.

The closing date for applications is 9am, 3 November 2021. 

Please note that all staff are currently working remotely and the interviews will be carried out online through video calls.

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational leader to join our Leadership Team; someone with a compassionate heart who is motivated by their evangelical Christian faith and has a proven track record and experience of strategic and operational financial management. In liaison with the charity’s Trustees and Leadership Team, you will be instrumental in developing and implementing the Ministry’s ambitious and exciting financial strategy.

You will have the vision, knowledge and skills to convey financial information in a practical and insightful way to different audiences. You will be someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with the ability to inspire and lead others.

You will be expected to demonstrate high levels of accounting knowledge and be comfortable using Sage 50. You will hold an appropriate financial qualification.

If you believe God may be calling you to fulfil this varied and pivotal role and you understand the importance of excellence in accounting for our precious resources, then please apply for this full-time position which is based at our office in Orpington, Kent, with some agreed flexibility to work from home.

Applicants must be committed to Release International’s evangelical Christian beliefs (occupational requirement).

Examinations Policy and Quality Assistant
Aldgate, London
Full-time, 35 hours per week

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a Royal Medical College in the Exams Department. The role is responsible for supporting examination development, policy revision, the provision of feedback to candidates, and analysis of examination results.

If you enjoy working in a small team, have great communication skills with an eye for detail, and have policy or quality assurance experience, this is an ideal role for you. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development and implementation of new and revised examinations
• Work with other regulatory bodies such as the General Medical Council, the National School for Healthcare Sciences, and the Institute of Biomedical Sciences on the development of examinations
• Analyse College examinations results and produce statistical reports for the Examinations Committee
• Monitor and suggest improvements to quality assurance processes
• Provide candidates with feedback on their examinations
• Respond to and implement requests from candidates requiring reasonable adjustments to their examination
• Work on developing the department’s social media strategy

Pathology is at the heart of modern healthcare. Pathologists work to prevent, diagnose, treat and monitor diseases and are involved in the diagnosis of disorders affecting every organ of the body, from before birth to after death. The majority of tests requested by doctors will be performed and interpreted by a clinical scientist or medically qualified pathologist. 

The Royal College of Pathologists is a professional membership organisation with over 11,000 members who are doctors and scientists working in hospitals, universities and laboratories in the UK and overseas. We work with pathologists at every stage of their career – from setting curricula, organising training and running exams, to approving job descriptions, publishing best-practice guidance and providing continuing professional development. 

We offer attractive staff benefits including 25 days annual leave rising with length of service, enhanced employer contributions to pension scheme, an employee discount scheme, and season ticket loans, as well as a cycle to work scheme.  The College values diversity, welcoming applications for all members of society.

Please submit your CV and a completed Supporting Information Form with your application, in order to be considered for the role. Further information can be found on our website when you click to apply.

Please note that applications will be considered on an ongoing basis, and candidates may be contacted before the closing date.

The closing date for applications is 9am 3 November 2021. 

Please note that all staff are currently working remotely and the interviews will be carried out online through video calls.

Location: The Hague, Netherlands strongly preferred. Homeworking from Brussels, Belgium London, United Kingdom.

Reports to: Executive Director

Seniority:Part of Senior Management Team

Direct reports:Seven

Salary:€95,000 – €120,000 Euros or £81,000 - £102,000 GBP

About CIVIC

Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC) is an international non-profit with offices around the world working to improve protection for civilians caught in conflict zones. CIVIC envisions a world in which no civilian is harmed in conflict. Our mission is to support communities affected by conflict in their quest for protection and strengthen the resolve and capacity of armed actors to prevent and respond to civilian harm. We are advocates who believe that no civilian caught in conflict should be ignored, and advisors who provide practical solutions to preventing and responding to civilian harm.

As part of our ambitious five-year goal to champion a significant reduction in conflict-related civilian harm, we are expanding our work and global footprint with plans to soon open a European hub in the Hague in the Netherlands. We will continue our work in Africa and the Middle East and deepen our advocacy with European governments and institutions, NATO, United Nations bodies and Member States, and the United States. At the same time, we will conduct research and explore opportunities for light touch interventions in Latin America, Asia, and North Africa.

We count on a diverse and sustainable funding portfolio to implement our programming, including unrestricted funds from global donors such as Open Society Foundations and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency. This year we expect to double our revenue raised from $10M to $20M to continue our vital work.

To support our strategic growth, we are seeking to recruit a Senior Director, Programs (SDP) to lead CIVIC’s programmatic pillar, ensuring that CIVIC is continuously innovating and delivering results for civilians in conflict.

About the role

As an integral part of the Senior Management Team (SMT), the SDP is responsible for ensuring program quality and impact, adapting CIVIC’s programmatic tools and methodologies to respond to emerging protection risks and opportunities, and expanding the reach of CIVIC’s programs to more civilians in more conflict-affected environments.

Guided by CIVIC’s Strategic Plan (2021 - 2025), the SDP will oversee CIVIC’s regional and thematic programs and work with program staff to strengthen our work on behalf of civilians in conflict. A key part of this role, at the outset, will be improving the cost effectiveness and sustainability of CIVIC’s programs and program structure. When appropriate, the SDP will act as the external face of CIVIC with governments, the media, and the non-profit community.

Key Functions:

Leadership and Team Building

• Serves on the Senior Management Team (SMT), CIVIC’s main body responsible for guiding the organization towards achieving its mission and vision while ensuring the overall health, sustainability, and strength of the organization and well-being of its staff.
• Mentor direct reports to help them “manage for results” and supports their professional development.
• Recruits new team members, as necessary, with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion.
• Builds and maintains a highly-functioning, entrepreneurial program team that is constantly looking for new opportunities and angles to protect civilians from harm.
• Supports the establishment of the new Research, Learning and Innovation unit, bringing together research, MEL, and advisory services in a way that creates synergies between these functions and improves collaboration with CIVIC’s program teams.
• Holds program team members accountable for fulfilling key functions and responsibilities of their individual roles and performing with the utmost integrity and professionalism.
• Fosters cross-departmental collaboration with the goal of achieving CIVIC’s common vision.

Organizational Development and Strengthening

• Supports revenue generation strategies and development efforts to ensure that CIVIC’s programs have the funding they need to prevent, mitigate, and respond to civilian harm in a greater number of conflict zones.
• Mobilizes and allocates staff, technical expertise, and other capabilities across programs to advance CIVIC’s vision and mission.
• Analyzes and recommends changes to CIVIC’s processes and program structure that will contribute to greater decentralization, cost effectiveness, and sustainability.
• Identifies barriers to programmatic expansion and formulates effective strategies to address these obstacles and unleash growth, consistent with CIVIC’s Strategic Plan (2021 - 2025).
• Surface’s opportunities, challenges, and threats to organizational health -- and CIVIC’s programmatic work -- and takes proactive measure to address them.

Program Design and Innovation

• Promotes programmatic adaptation and innovation to ensure that CIVIC stays on the cutting-edge of policy and practice and is delivering results for conflict-affected civilians.
• Provides strategic advice to the Executive Director, SMT members, direct reports, and all program staff to facilitate continuous innovation and learning across CIVIC’s programs.
• Builds partnerships with external experts and institutions to strengthen CIVIC’s programs and contribute to the advancement of the sector at large.
• Develops new programmatic initiatives or workstreams to bolster CIVIC’s work; advance the goals and thematic priorities outlined in CIVIC’s Strategic Plan (2021 - 2025); and maximize influence on governments, armed actors, and multinational forces.

Program Planning

• Surveys conflict trends and protection risks ensuring that CIVIC’s programming and advocacy addresses urgent and emerging protection issues.
• Works with the Senior Management Team (SMT) and program staff to periodically assess progress towards CIVIC’s Strategic Plan and adjust as needed.
• Drives yearly programmatic planning process and validation of CIVIC’s strategies at the portfolio and program levels.
• Leads program approval process and ensures that all programs and projects are aligned with CIVIC’s Strategic Plan and priorities.
• Engages with program staff at all levels to ensure that programs are rooted in robust and continuous analysis, learning, and sound strategic planning practices.
• Supports the development of comprehensive advocacy strategies, linking CIVIC’s programmatic work with global advocacy targets and initiatives.
• Recommends adaptations to CIVIC’s strategies, programs, and projects at all levels to respond to new opportunities, as well as threats.

Program/Project Management

• Builds the capacity of program staff to design and deliver innovative and effective programs, maximizing impact and accountability to CIVIC’s beneficiaries and donors.
• Holds program staff accountable for delivering programs and projects on budget, on time, and on target.
• Works with CIVIC’s MEL team to strengthen the use of qualitative and quantitative data to inform program learning and contribute to adaptive program management.
• Ensures that program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the organization and in compliance with donor requirements.
• Improves and streamlines CIVIC’s program management system, processes, tools, and templates.

Requirements/Qualifications

Specific requirements include:

• 15+ years of experience in a related field, at least 5 of which in a senior management role.
• Field experience setting up and managing large complex programs preferred.
• Minimum of an MBA/S, MA/S or JD preferred.
• Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas: protection of civilians, human rights, international humanitarian law, peace building, democracy, and governance.
• Record of achievement in designing and implementing programs and projects that yield results in complex and volatile environments.
• History of effective oversight of wide-ranging program and advocacy portfolios.
• Proven ability to identify and address gaps or inefficiencies in systems, structures, or processes.
• Ability to remain calm and productive under pressure, prioritize amongst competing demands, and deliver on time-sensitive requests.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to CIVIC’s mission.
• Experience leading diverse, effective, cohesive teams in a multi-cultural environment.
• Fluency in English required, proficiency in French or Arabic a plus.