Harris Hill is working in partnership with Caudwell Children to help find their new Associate Director of Partnerships. This is a permanent position and will be based at their Head Office in Keele, Staffordshire.

The Associate Director of Partnerships will lead a high performing partnerships team to coordinate and implement Caudwell Children s partnerships strategy and to deliver the partnerships we need to achieve its goals; with a focus on Corporate, SME, NHS and Govt audiences.

You will inspire a team to secure and build partnerships with the major players that Caudwell Children must engage with to achieve its new organisational strategy. The Associate Director is ultimately accountable for ensuring the team s successful acquisition, cultivation and growth of partnerships in line with the organisation s new strategy delivering to income, advocacy, public engagement and growing support objectives.

Essential Criteria:

* Proven track record of supporting the leadership of an organisation at a senior level,
* Track record in strategy development, corporate engagement and partnerships
* Track record of achieving six-figure financial targets and delivering wider value for an organisation
* Prior experience of leading teams and of matrix working and budget management
* Experience of engaging at C-Suite level and representing an organisation externally at highest level
* Knowledge of the management of a charity, social enterprise, public or private sector organisation, gained through significant experience at a senior leadership level
* Knowledge of income-generation and financial control within a charity/social enterprise setting. With practical knowledge of local, regional and national sources of grant and unrestricted funding

Over the next decade we have grand ambitions for growing the vision of Caudwell Children, becoming innovators and early interventionists in child disability and getting known for removing barriers during childhood and providing uninhibited futures. This transformational period also brings the need for development of all our income streams to enable this growth, which all makes it a fantastic time to join this dynamic and fact-moving charity at a time when we will undoubtedly attract national and international attention. For more information on this fantastic opportunity please contact our retained consultant Ben Pountney at Harris Hill

What we are looking for

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated Senior Associate of Philanthropy to help us raise vital funds to teach the unreached. We work in some of the poorest areas of Cambodia, Myanmar and Nepal, to support children who would otherwise have no access to a school. This is a great opportunity for someone with some fundraising experience to join an incredible team, to build and manage relationships with a growing network of donors around the world and work with an incredibly committed CEO and management team who will support you to achieve great things. 

About the Organisation

United World Schools is dedicated to improving the educational opportunities of poor and marginalised children around the world. By providing children with a basic education, we are striking at the heart of long term poverty and deprivation – a long game but one we are tackling head on and with ambition and commitment. UWS provides a flexible education model that is simple yet effective in remote regions. The model follows the national curriculum, whilst supporting teachers to implement educational programmes that are appropriate for the contexts in which they are working.

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Researching and building relationships with newly identified HNWI and prospects

• Stewardship of a set of existing high net worth individual donors, ensuring they are kept up to date on the impact of their support

• Meeting with funders to build strong relationships and secure significant one-off and multi-year donations

• Supporting, planning and coordination of key events such as pledge dinners, cultivation and networking events, our bi-annual Gala dinner and our twice yearly Donor Trips

To find out more about this great opportuntiy, please see attached full job description.

How to Apply

Please send a comprehensive CV (max 2 pages) and detailedcovering letter (no more than 2 pages). Please be advised that we will not accept applications without a detailed covering letter that fully addresses the appointment criteria in the person specification. 

Please contact us as soon as possible if you are interested in the role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date. Telephone interviews will be held throughout the process, with a final interview by mid January 2020.

Please note: Start date is ASAP. Please let us know what your notice period is in your cover letter.

Please note: we reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.

Vacancy Details

Contract type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Location: National Breeding Centre

Hours: 35 hours per week

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Interview dates: 14th and 15th January 2020

Salary: £27,472 to £29,091 per annum

We cannot provide sponsorship for the role.

Guide Dogs is embarking on an ambitious genomics project to create a database of the full genome sequence of 3000 dogs, which will be integrated with in-house data on dog health and behaviour to develop genotype-phenotype associations. The overall aim of the project is to create genomic breeding values and to use effective, modern and continuously improving artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to improve the breeding programme. The project supports the Guide Dogs’ ‘By My Side’ Strategy and will have a significant impact on the effectiveness of Guide Dogs' welfare, breeding, training and service provision programmes and operations.

The primary function of this role will be an overall responsibility for setting up, managing and reporting on all aspects of the genomics project as a member of the canine research team with support from the breeding, project management, procurement, communications and IS teams.

In your application, you will need to evidence, using specific examples, how your skills and experience meet the criteria laid out in the person specification, within the Job Description below. Requirements include;

• Ability to discuss complex concepts with technical and non-technical audiences.

• Proven administration and project management skills.

• Ability to make recommendations based on interpretation of complex data.

• The ability to understand complex concepts from outside your own field.

• Detailed understanding of new and existing technologies that support the project and our strategy.

For more information on this role, the requirements and our benefits package, please see the documents attached below.

How to apply: Applications can be made using the online application form. As part of our safer recruitment policy, we do not accept CVs for job applications.

Working at Guide Dogs

Working at Guide Dogs is much more than just a job. Through the values that guide our work, we make a real difference, and change lives.

We believe that wellbeing at work is about creating an environment to promote a state of contentment which allows all employees to flourish and achieve their full potential for the benefit of themselves and for Guide Dogs.

As a member of staff, we offer you a wide range of benefits to suit your individual needs. These include; 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28 days after 3 years' service), flexible benefits package and a defined contribution group personal pension plan.

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome, and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from disabled people as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invite to interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

About Internews:

Internews empowers people worldwide with the trustworthy, high-quality news and information they need to make informed decisions, participate in their communities, and hold power to account. Our vision is to unleash human potential everywhere by turning on the bright light of information.

For more than 35 years, in more than 100 countries, Internews has worked to build healthy media and information environments where they are most needed. We have proudly launched hundreds of sustainable organizations, bolstered the skills of thousands of media professionals, activists, and citizens, and helped our partners reach millions of people with quality, local information.

Internews is a charity operating internationally, with administrative centres in California, Washington DC, London and Paris as well as regional hubs in Bangkok, Kiev and Nairobi. Formed in 1982, Internews currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.

About the role

This post will report to the Finance Manager.

Working in an international environment, the successful candidate will be a working towards a qualification in accounting or be a part qualified accountant. S/he will have had experience of working in a fast paced environment ideally with restricted grants and international donors

GENERAL FUNCTION:

The Finance Associate will be based in the London office of Internews Europe. S/he will support the Operations of Internews Europe and will be expected to take initiative to identify and solve problems and implement administrative innovations. S/he will be expected to build close and collaborative relationships with field operational staff, as and when required. This will be an important role in the financial flow of information between other teams and  Finance.  The Finance Associate will work across the Finance and Resources team on various tasks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Finance Associate will:

• Support Accounts Payable tasks.
• Collating and cross-checking purchase orders, invoices and delivery notes.
• Filing and maintaining financial records in a systematic way.
• Monthly bank and other reconciliations.
• Financial data input.
• Support to the Director of Finance and Resources as required
• Assist in the monthly time sheet accounting process
• Assist in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial data on the Accounting system.
• Follow up on invoice processing, approvals etc
• Support the development of basic Administrative processes and financial controls
• Review and process Monthly Expenditure Reports (MERs), vouchers and supporting documentation, bank reconciliations and other financial data received from Field Operations.
• Raise any financial and compliance issues related to MERs to the Finance Manager and Program Support team and post MERs in the Internews Europe accounting system (Quickbooks).
• File supporting documentation received from the Field and share the relevant contractual documents with the Programmes team.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications and Experience

• Part Qualification Accounting Certification with recognized professional qualification (ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA, AAT).
• Relevant university degree or reasonably equivalent professional experience – Essential
• Experience of financial accounting processes for data entry – Essential
• Proven analytical and problem-solving ability – Essential
• Proven ability to set priorities, handle multiple assignments and manage time effectively - Essential
• Proven experience in administrative skills and supporting a busy team – Essential
• Experience of working effectively under pressure, demonstrating a calm, confident and flexible approach to work – Essential
• Excellent oral and written communication skills - Essential
• Experience of using MS Word, Excel and Outlook and/or MAC – Essential
• Experience of working with QuickBooks or other Accounting Software – Essential
• Experience of working in a humanitarian, international development or Charitable organisation. - Desirable

Personal attributes

• A willingness and ability to adopt a hands on approach - Essential
• Capable of working within a small team where a versatile, open, and facilitative approach will be required – Essential
• Good communication, liaison and interpersonal skills to work effectively with people at all levels - Essential

This position will be located in the United Kingdom and therefore a successful applicant must obtain the Right to Work in the UK in order to commence their employment.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, all the tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the job holder a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

Finance Associate Job paying £27000 per annum on a full-time permanent basis.

Your new company
Your new company empowers people worldwide with the trustworthy, high-quality news and information they need to make informed decisions, participate in their communities, and hold power to account.

Your new role
You will support the Operations of the organisation and will be expected to take initiative to identify and solve problems and implement administrative innovations.
* Support Accounts Payable tasks.
* Collating and cross-checking purchase orders, invoices and delivery notes.
* Monthly bank and other reconciliations.
* Financial data input.
* Support to the Director of Finance and Resources as required
* Assist in the monthly time sheet accounting process
* Follow up on invoice processing, approvals etc
* Review and process Monthly Expenditure Reports (MERs), vouchers and supporting documentation, bank reconciliations and other financial data received from Field Operations.

What you'll need to succeed
What you'll need to succeed
* Part Qualification Accounting Certification with recognized professional qualification (ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA, AAT).
* Relevant university degree or reasonably equivalent professional experience
* Experience of financial accounting processes for data entry
* Proven experience in administrative skills and supporting a busy team
* Experience of working with QuickBooks or other Accounting Software
* Experience of working in a humanitarian, international development or Charitable organisation.

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About Us:  

At Marie Stopes International we are unapologetically pro-choice. We believe that every woman has the right to make choices about her own body and her own future. As one of the world’s leading providers of contraception and safe abortion care, we give women the means to do so. Our team members, working across 37 countries, provide high quality, safe services to women, when and where they need them. Because when a woman can determine her own future, she can contribute to creating a better, more sustainable future for everyone.

The Role:

This role is a critical advisory role to the Senior Director, Global Programmes Unit, and oversees engagement with all private foundation-funded programmes, ensuring that MSI is positioned as a partner of choice.

This is a leadership role with accountability for performance and high-quality stewardship of MSI’s significant private foundation funding portfolio, and associated engagement and positioning. This includes direct line management of specialist teams and individuals overseeing all foundation funded projects, with a contract values in excess of £200m.

This role is accountable for ensuring that best practices and lessons learned from implementation are widely disseminated both internally and externally.

The Director brings a robust blend of implementation experience, strategic thinking, significant high-level relationship management, and deep technical understanding of MSI programming.

About you

To succeed in this role, you must have:

Skills

To perform this role, it is essential that you have the following skills:

• Proven ability to design and implement successful donor strategies that deliver strategic outcomes at multiple levels.
• Anticipation of market, competition, donor and client trends, interpreting these and reacting to changing environments and opportunities.
• Excellent relationship management and negotiation abilities with a broad range of stakeholders.
• High-quality operational management abilities, including stewardship of complex donor-funded and multi-country projects involving implementation of donor compliance systems and processes.
• Prioritisation that delivers value to clients, colleagues, donors and other stakeholders.
• Ability to anticipate resistance and prepare in advance to effectively influence others towards achievement of results.
• High-quality operational management abilities, including stewardship of complex donor-funded and multi-country projects involving implementation of donor compliance systems and processes.
• Exemplify MSI leadership behaviours, with demonstrated coaching skills and the ability to inspire those around you.
• Ability to embed clear roles and responsibilities, delegate authority and accountability appropriately, reward initiative and provide constructive development feedback.
• Anticipate workload demands on today and tomorrow’s talent requirements.
• Demonstrate integrity in decision-making and execution: balancing MSI and stakeholder interests, while advancing MSI short and long-term interests.
• Sensitivity to wider political and organisational issues.
• Commitment to implement corporate decisions with high-energy levels.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills, and ability to organise and present information in a compelling way.
• High-level of personal resilience and confidence.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sexual and reproductive health rights.

Experience

To perform this role, it is essential that you have the following experience:

• Demonstrated record of developing excellent relationships with a broad range of foundation funders and other stakeholders.
• Experience of working with a range of donors, including LAD, the Children’s Investment Fund, and the Gates Foundation amongst others.
• Demonstrated experience of successful strategy development.
• Demonstrated experience of implementing effective donor compliance systems and processes.
• Significant experience of leading complex international programmes and projects, including in- country operational experience at a senior level.
• Demonstrated experience launching, implementing and closing multi-country donor portfolios
• Demonstrated excellent portfolio and personnel leadership skills, and ability to develop, coach and motivate a high-performing team.

Personal Attributes:

MSI is dedicated to equal opportunity for all and recognises that every individual is unique. Whilst we always seek to embrace individual differences and celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we also want to ensure that every team member is suited to their role and that they are given the best opportunity to succeed.

The personal attributes described below have been developed in accordance with the job description and other contextual factors relating to the role and are considered essential.

For this role, we’re looking for an individual who has:

• A Leadership style which is inclusive and consultative. An active listener who can clearly communicate strategic priorities and inspire a team to deliver
• Results Driven: Identifies with - and strives to enable - MSI to deliver against its objectives and financial requirements. A solution-focused individual who thinks ‘outside the box’ and can diplomatically challenge the status quo whilst maintaining harmony.
• Entrepreneurial and resourceful: a self-starter and creative risk taker who is able to act decisively when unexpected events present opportunities for advancing MSI’s global mission.

In addition you will be pro choice on abortion

For more information about the role, please view the job framework on our website.

Salary: dependent on experience

Closing date: 26th December 2019 (midnight GMT). Interviews may take place before this date for exceptional candidates.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.

Bible translation changes lives. But the need for Bible translation remains vast: 1 in 5 people on the planet are still waiting for the Bible to be translated into their language. So, the need for Bible translation remains one of the greatest challenges facing international mission.

But the opportunity to make a difference is also great. Together with our main partners, we are working to see this number fall dramatically, so that in 15 years an estimated 95% of the world’s population will have access to the Bible in their language and 99.9% have the New Testament – a real turning point in world history.

This vital work is only possible through financial and prayer support. This role oversees our fundraising, marketing and communications functions and is crucial to our ministry.

We are looking for a leader who is capable, ambitious and able to oversee growth in our fundraising income.

If this might be you, please contact Carnelian Search at the address provided.

Operations Director
 

Salary: £71,050

We aim to make people’s lives better. Do you?

Framework is a registered charity delivering housing, support, health and employment services to people with a diverse range of needs. We assist rough sleepers and those who need help to keep their home. We support excluded youngsters as they make their way into adulthood and those starting or returning to work.  We provide access to treatment for people with mental health issues, those misusing alcohol or illegal substances, and join up services for homeless people with multiple and complex needs. 

Through approximately 70 services across the East Midlands, Framework is both a safety net and a platform for change. Each year more than eighteen thousand people approach us for help.  Responding to their needs, respecting their choices and empowering them to achieve, we aim to make life better for our service users and those around them.

We are seeking an additional member of our Senior Leadership Team to further enhance and expand this work.  Reporting to the Chief Executive, our new Operations Director will lead the delivery of our front-line services.  The transformation of these to meet the changing needs of staff and service users is a key part of our future strategy.

If you have the attributes to meet this challenge we would love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to join an organisation driven by values that takes responsible risks to tackle poverty, injustice and exclusion. We would support your professional development, involve you in our biggest decisions and give you the autonomy to make a real difference to the lives of others.

Experience of leadership in the housing, health, employment and/ or care sectors would be an advantage.  Of greater significance is the blend of commitment, resilience and leadership skills that we are seeking.  Above all, we need someone whose concern for those we exist to serve will drive innovation and change in their best interests.

For further information about Framework and the Operations Director post, please email recruitment team to request an application pack.

Should you have any questions in regard to the position please contact Tracy Lowe Sheppard, HR Transactional Manager
 

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 29th December 2019.  Shortlisting will take place on Friday 3rd January 2020 and Interviews will be held on the Wednesday 8th January 2020.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident Leader we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

We’re Anthony Nolan and we save the lives of people with blood cancer who need a stem cell transplant.

We’re unique. Thanks to the incredible donors on our register, our pioneering research and our passionate fundraisers, we give the chance of life to three people a day.

But we won’t stop there. We want to be there for everyone who needs a transplant; from finding a match, through every step of a patient’s transplant journey. And together we can reach the remarkable day when we can save the lives of everyone with blood cancer.

And now we want you to join our lifesaving team. We are looking for an Assistant Director of Quality and Regulatory Services to lead our Quality Team.

Title: Assistant Director of Quality and Regulatory Services

Salary:          c£65,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours:  35 hours per week

Location: Hampstead, North London

As the Assistant Director of Quality and Regulatory Services, you will be responsible for ensuring the Quality and Regulatory compliance in support of Anthony Nolan’s strategic objectives.

In this pivotal role you will lead the assessment, maintenance and improvement of Quality and Safety standards across all operational processes and services in the organisation.

You will be responsible for working with internal staff, regulatory and accrediting bodies, external organisations, and cellular therapy clients; to ensure Anthony Nolan’s processes are fit-for-purpose in the UK and European Regulatory landscape.

What's in it for you?

Financial

Wellbeing & Health

Family Friendly

• Pension (employer 6% when you contribute 6% or more),
• Travel Insurance
• Interest free Travel Loan
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Life Assurance (4x annual salary)

• 27 days annual leave in addition to normal public holidays
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Hotline
• Medical Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gymflex

• Paid dependants leave
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Flexible start/finish times (role dependent)

And more! (full list of benefits available on website)

Together, we can save lives. Join our team and give someone a chance of life.

Anthony Nolan is an equal opportunities & living wage accredited employer.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

You may have experience of the following: Quality, Regulatory Services, Life Sciences, Pharma, HTA Regulated, Third Sector, Voluntary Sector, Not for Profit, NFP etc

We're over the moon to be heading up the search party for a brand-new Director of Fundraising and Operations for CHUF (Children's Heart Unit Fund). Based in Newcastle, the charity has big ambitions for the future and this exciting new role, reporting directly into the Board of Trustees, heads up income generation and drives operational excellence as a key part of those plans.

CHUF has been on an incredible journey over the past few years. With a mission to improve the lives of children and young people with heart conditions by providing lifelong support, CHUF funds equipment, facilities, aftercare, salaries and research that run alongside holistic care projects. CHUF's reach extends across the Northern region, which offers a unique opportunity for expanded fundraising capacity and growth.

We are looking for a fundraising leader who will help to create and drive CHUF's long-term vision, enthusing and motivating the team to deliver results. With proven experience of increasing and diversifying fundraising income, you'll be someone who consistently smashes set targets. You'll also have a broad understanding of fundraising across a range of income streams including major donor, community, individual, corporate, events, legacy and trusts.

In terms of operational remit, you'll be responsible to the Board of Trustees for the overall financial health of the charity and need to be well-versed in budgets, accurate reporting, policy writing and governance. You'll be a strategic thinker who sees the bigger picture. Most importantly, you'll have the ability to create a happy, healthy culture where individuals can thrive, reach their potential and perform successfully as a team.

CHUF is a flexible employer and happy to offer life and family-friendly working. You'll be supported by a collaborative and passionate Board and offered opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.

For more information about this special opportunity, please apply initially with a copy of your CV to Charity People's North East consultant, Amelia Lee, who has lots more detail: [email protected]

Please note, due to tight timescales before Christmas we are accepting CVs on a rolling basis so please do get in touch ASAP. Final deadline is 12th December and interviews planned for Thursday 19th December.

Charity People 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.

About Oxfam

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to beat poverty for good. Around the globe, we work to find practical, innovative ways for people to lift themselves out of poverty and thrive. Together we save lives and rebuild communities when disaster strikes. We also speak out on the big issues that keep people poor, like inequality, climate change and discrimination against women. Oxfam Ireland is one of 20 independent affiliates working as one in more than 90 countries.

OUR VISION IS A JUST WORLD WITHOUT POVERTY

At Oxfam Ireland, we work with people affected by poverty and injustice, supporting their empowerment to exercise their human rights and take control of their lives. Supported by people across the island of Ireland for over 60 years, we are an independent, secular and not-for-profit organisation.

We have shops across the island of Ireland, offices in Belfast and Dublin, and 1,500 volunteers who are delivering real change to the lives of people affected by poverty. From our volunteers in Dublin and shops in Down to our programme teams and our partners all over the world, we work together with resilient people to achieve our vision of a just world without poverty.

People like the child who wants to go to school; the mother who needs healthcare for her baby; the farmer who sees climate change wipe out his crops and livestock; the women whose voices need to be heard in the decision-making process; the young people whose lives could be transformed with business training, the family that has lost everything in a natural disaster.

We respond to humanitarian emergencies around the world – wherever they happen. We help people to help themselves and build a brighter future through our long-term projects. We campaign nationally and internationally on issues ranging from the arms trade to women’s rights, inequality and climate change.

Last year, Oxfam Ireland reached over 8 million people; affecting positive change in their lives. We believe in a world where people can influence decisions that affect their lives, enjoy their rights and assume their responsibilities as full citizens of a world in which all human beings are valued and treated equally.

Everyone has a right to realise their potential, and to live free of poverty in a secure and more equitable world. We believe that with the necessary action and political will, this world is possible. People have a right to life and security; to a sustainable livelihood; to be heard; to have an identity, and to have access to basic social services.

About the Candidate

We seek an enthusiastic and innovative fundraising and marketing leader who has experience of creating and delivering innovative plans for income generation and who will empower the fundraising and marketing teams to achieve ambitious fundraising, philanthropy and marketing programmes.

As Director of Fundraising and Marketing you will report to the CEO as part of the organisational senior leadership team. You will also work closely with the Board and chair the internal fundraising steering committee.

To deliver in this role you will require an extensive track record of developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve income growth across sustainable fundraising channels to generate funds.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, successful fundraising specialist with a growth mindset and a customer-centric approach, and who will be responsible for driving a high-performance culture of accountability in teams.

You will bring significant lengthy experience of planning, executing and evaluating fundraising programmes, recommending investment plans and overseeing budgets, KPIs and ensuring decision-making based on data and analytics.

You will be an expert networker and relationship builder, and eager to build the organisation’s brand across the island of Ireland. You will contribute at a strategic level to the global Oxfam confederation and enjoy peer relationships across the 20 affiliates and many countries and regions.

Purpose of the role

We are at an exciting phase in our organisational development, with ambitious growth plans nationally and internationally. We have invested in people and systems and our volunteer Board has endorsed our innovative new plans. A key pillar of our new strategy is income generation, and the role of Director of Fundraising and Marketing will play a significant leading role in helping Oxfam Ireland achieve its income targets.

The role of Director of Fundraising and Marketing will oversee a function that includes Supporter Engagement teams (Regular Giving, Telemarketing, Direct Dialogue & Customer Relationship Management), Corporates & Events, Single Giving and Marketing. The Fundraising and Marketing function has a headcount of approximately 35 staff, including 4 immediate direct manager reports. 

Job Responsibilities

• Accountable for the planning and development and the teams overseeing the implementation and evaluation of Oxfam Ireland’s all-island fundraising and marketing strategy to include new products, new markets and new donors.
• Ensure growth in fundraising from the public through building brand recognition, brand partnerships and marketing initiatives in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Lead dynamic all-island fundraising and marketing teams to drive strategy implementation and maximise revenue growth.
• Establish clear individual performance objectives, goals and timelines and provide coaching and leadership to enable the team to deliver their goals.
• Set, track and report on targets through various channels, ensuring consistent flow of accessible information to stakeholders.
• Partner with International Programme Department to deliver a constant supply of relevant content and ensure a strong pipeline of programmes for a variety of audiences.
• Partner with finance department to deliver financial controls, reporting and analysis to the Leadership Team and Board.
• Partner with Director of Public Affairs to deliver seamless communications, content, digital and brand management.
• Develop strong external networks and relationships to support delivery of philanthropic programmes in partnership with the Board and the Leadership Team.
• Track and monitor external developments to identify emerging opportunities and gaps in order to course-correct strategy if appropriate.
• Contribute to the development of organisational strategy and bespoke organisational projects as required by the CEO.
• Contribute to the strategic fundraising leadership team of Oxfam International and ensure teams are also engaged to leverage opportunities and broaden relationships, particularly with Oxfam GB.
• Accountable for ensuring the effective implementation, management and monitoring of organisational policies within areas of delegation, including for data protection and those relating to all relevant legislation in both ROI and NI; and ensure fundraising systems infrastructure is developed as required.

Other

• Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rights (click here).  
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles.
• Carry out any other duties within the scope and purpose of the job as required.

Person Specification

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years demonstrated progressive fundraising leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in leading and coaching high-performing teams, setting and monitoring clear targets and KPIs and continually tracking progress, with demonstrable evidence of course-correcting where required.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering sustained revenue growth.
• Experience in strategic planning, strategy execution and evaluation, with significant budget. development and financial management experience.
• Demonstrable experience in marketing and the development of brand, audience and messaging relating to income generation strategies.
• Demonstrable proficiency in data management tools and deriving business intelligence and insight from analysis.
• Demonstrable record of evidence-based decision-making based on fundraising analytics, including for the digital landscape.
• Proven ability to think and act strategically, translating concepts into effective action plans.

Qualifications & requirements

• Eligibility to work in Ireland and UK.
• Strong commitment to Oxfam’s mission and values.
• This senior position requires national and international travel as a necessary component of the role.
• Availability to work flexible hours including occasional weekend work.

Key Attributes

• Ability to work in a matrix manner with senior key stakeholders.
• Ability to build a culture that is positive, supportive, innovative and results focused.
• Capacity to lead and oversee complex change processes across diverse teams.
• Ability to enhance financial resources.
• Analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• High level planning and project management skills.
• Excellent influencing, representational and negotiation skills.
• Entrepreneurial flair, initiative and dynamism.
• Accountability and responsibility as a senior manager and leader.
• The ability to motivate staff.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of and commitment to Oxfam Ireland's development philosophy, principles and objectives.
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, child safe and staff health and wellbeing principles.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.

Organisational Values

• Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions.
• Empowerment – Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen.
• Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.

Deadline for applications: Sunday 5th January 2020 18:00

Director of Development

Science Museum Group

London, UK

Excellent Salary and Benefits

Incorporating 6 key sites nationwide, the Science Museum Group (SMG) is the most national of the UK’s national museums as well as the largest group of science museums in the world.

With unparalleled collections, SMG ignites curiosity and inspires futures by engaging people of all generations and backgrounds in the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.  We play a central and irreplaceable role in deepening and expanding science literacy in the UK through the breadth of resources, the diversity of the audiences and communities we serve, and the wide range of expertise embedded in our learning, collections and exhibitions teams.

We have a track record of successfully transforming a number of our Group’s estates, with  Mathematics: The Winton Gallery designed by Zaha Hadid Architects and Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries in London and Wonderlab in Bradford as recent examples, and there are major ambitions to do much more over the coming years.  SMG Development will take a lead role in realising the vision for each of our Museums. Alongside these physical transformations, we will sustain the impact and breadth of our STEM offer; develop, grow and increase access to our extraordinary world-class collections; extend our international reach; become digital world leaders and increase our self-generated income – all the while exceeding our audience’s expectations.

As our Director of Development, you will play a fundamental role in shaping and driving our transformational strategy and team, to secure significant philanthropic support and underpin the success of SMG’s vision and ambitions. 

Your confidence in your ability to operate at this level will be underpinned by your substantial track record of delivering highly successful fundraising strategies and effective leadership of high-performing teams.  Your experience will ideally have been gained within an organisation of comparable scale and complexity, and you have always taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to your leadership and teamwork efforts.  Your innovative and flexible approach has enabled you to achieve outstanding results, and you have worked closely with senior volunteers and leaders to accomplish this.  Key to your success in this role will be your sophisticated communication and influencing skills, and your pragmatism, resilience and approachable manner helps you win the confidence of those around you.

If you are interested in playing a key role in the future growth and success of our Group, please contact our recruitment partners, Richmond Associates.  To download a detailed information pack for this role, please visit the Richmond Associates website, or contact them via telephone or email.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 10:00 ON MONDAY, 6 JANUARY 2020

We are seeking to recruit a Deputy Director who will be responsible for delivering against the organisation’s strategic aims and core vision, working closely with the Director and Trustees, in particular by managing and overseeing the charity’s operations, finances, funding, communication and its staff, and taking a leading role in fundraising. The Deputy Director reports to the Director, with whom they closely collaborate, and line manages the Administration Assistant and the Activities and Events Manager.

The Deputy Director will be part of an eight-people strong team composed of a mixture of part-time and full-time employees and freelancers, who work on a weekly basis with up to 40 learners and welcome around 3,500 participants and visitors a year to OSE’s public programmes.

About Open School East

Open School East (OSE) is an innovative arts charity that delivers free and flexible education programmes with and for communities less likely to access traditional provision. Located in Margate, Kent, OSE offers a space for artistic and collaborative learning that is experimental, versatile and non-exclusive.

We run four complementary strands:

• The Associates Programme: a year-long development programme for emerging artists and cultural practitioners from diverse backgrounds and generations;
• The Young Associates Programme: a full-time, year-long, accredited art and design programme for local young people aged 16-18 who experience difficulty in their education;
• The Public Programme: a multifaceted programme of events, activities and short courses open to everyone;
• The Despacito Art School: a weekly art, craft and functional object-making programme open to 5 to 12 year olds who lack opportunities to develop creatively.

Open School East is committed to making the arts a more open sector and to fostering cultural and social exchanges between artists and the broader public. We do this by making our programmes entirely free of charge and opening them outwards, responding to our locality, and providing an informal and welcoming environment for the development and sharing of knowledge and skills across all communities and generations.

We equip artists at an early stage of their career with the tools to become resourceful and self-sufficient, and enable young people and adults alike to develop confidence and life skills and to shape their creative voice by becoming active learners and co-producers of OSE’s programmes.

OSE strives to be a self-scrutinising and adaptable organisation; accordingly, it keeps its doors open to change and places access, in its widest sense, at the centre of its agenda.

Open School East was founded in 2013 in East London and relocated to Margate, Kent in 2017. Since 2019, OSE operates from two locations in Margate: the first floor of the Adult Education Centre, formerly the Thanet School of Art and Crafts (1931-74), where we deliver all our programmes; and the ground floor of CRATE, where the Associates have a shared workshop and studio space.

Open School East is a registered charity and National Portfolio Organisation, supported by Arts Council England and Kent County Council. Core and project funding further comes from trusts and foundations, and individual giving.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Finance

• Setting financial policy and procedure, and monitoring compliance;
• Oversee OSE’s financial systems, ensuring they are operating properly and that all records are maintained in a systematic, timely and accurate manner with support from the Director and the (external) Accountant;
• Prepare, manage and monitor OSE’s overall annual budget and individual project budgets with staff;
• Liaise with OSE’s Accountant in the production of monthly management accounts and yearly cash flow monitoring documents;
• Process weekly payments to contractors and the monthly payroll, ensuring all tax, National Insurance and pension payments are made and statutory employer responsibilities are met;
• Ensure necessary financial and information returns and reports are submitted to the Charities Commission on a timely basis.

Governance

• Support the Director in the overall management of the organisation and to deliver the business plan;
• Lead the annual review and business planning process;
• Oversee the organisation’s risk management with a particular focus on health & safety, safeguarding, financial, human resources and reputational risks;
• Ensure good governance in all aspects of the organisation’s activity and introduce management best practice and continuous improvement to processes;
• Support the Board of Trustees, including by preparing and circulating papers and minutes with support from the Administrative Assistant, and setting the agenda for subcommittee meetings;
• Support the Board in the implementation of its governance improvement plan;
• Promote and ensure compliance with policies relating to equality of opportunity and diversity, and Data Protection regulations (GDPR).

Fundraising and Relationships’ Management

• Develop and deliver OSE’s fundraising strategy with support from the Director, Fundraising Consultant and the Fundraising Subcommittee to ensure that income targets are agreed and achieved in line with the OSE business plan;
• Promote and maintain productive relations with strategic and operational partnerships, working alongside and reporting to the Director and the Board of Trustees;
• Manage and maintain funding agreements with core funders, including reporting on audience data and impact evaluation.

Human Resources and Policies

• Deliver OSE’s Human Resource function, ensuring compliance with best practice guidelines;
• Manage personnel processes including employment contracts, appraisals, annual leave, TOIL and sickness;
• Ensure that OSE’s policies and procedures are in place and that all staff and users are aware of their responsibilities;
• Ensure compliance with employment policies relating to equal opportunities, access and diversity;
• Ensure the charity’s operations are managed efficiently and compliantly with particular regard to health & safety and safeguarding;
• Act as OSE’s safeguarding and health & safety officer.

Communication and General Management

• Oversee the implementation of OSE’s communications strategy and lead on regular reviews thereof;
• Act as OSE’s advocate and representative in partnership with the wider team;
• Ensure that the office infrastructure supports all aspects of activity, including IT equipment, storage, insurance and maintenance.

Person specification

Essential

• Experience of business planning and strategic management;
• A proven track record of fundraising and/or managing raised funds;
• Experience of developing and implementing policies and procedures;
• Experience of managing staff, with a strong ability to build team-spirit in the work place;
• Excellent administrative and communications skills, both written and verbal;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to, and confidently engage with, varied stakeholders.

Desirable

• Good understanding of the local arts and education context and how OSE’s work is situated in this;
• Experience of working in an arts or community organisation.

At Open School East, we are committed to improving the diversity of our organisation as a whole and to building inclusive cultures every day. Therefore we encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, generations and sections of the community.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

Operating as an integrated part of the Living Well UK team the post holder will be responsible for administering finance duties on a day-to-day basis as per the key duties and responsibilities.

Additionally, and in partnership with the Board and senior managers, you will implement any agreed changes to the delivery of the finance function.

You will contribute to the development of the organisation’s strategy and business plan and ensure that the aims and objectives arising from this are implemented in an effective and efficient manner.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and associated forecasts, undertaking analysis and reporting to Trustees of Living Well UK, the Board of Living Well Consortium and managers as required.
• Undertake and improve the month end financial process, including bank reconciliation, accounts receivable reconciliation, accounts payable reconciliation and payroll reconciliation.
• Management of the year-end audit process and preparation of annual statutory accounts compliant with the regulations for companies and registered charities in order to obtain a clean audit report. Responsible for ensuring audit adjustments are appropriately posted within the accounting system.
• Manage the production, implementation, maintenance and documentation of financial procedures and controls.
• Manage the payroll system and payments to the organisation’s pension provider.
• Manage the organisation’s VAT and corporation tax position, including quarterly VAT returns.
• Contribute to and drive performance against financial targets using appropriate systems.
• Support the development of potential new services, assisting with the preparation of budgets etc.
• Support the management team by preparing financing analysis and reporting as requested.
• Assist the CEO in facilitating the Board of Trustees.
• Undertake delegated responsibilities to ensure compliance in line with Company Secretary’s responsibilities.
• Manage grants, trusts and small awards to other organisations.
• Oversee key HR functions ensuring continued compliance with legislation and good practice.
• Ensure the organisation is fully and appropriately insured and that archives are appropriately retained and stored.
• Undertake any other related duties that are consistent with the job.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

(E = Essential; D = Desirable)

Education

• To degree level or equivalent (E)
• Qualified with a recognised accountancy body (E)

Experience

• Financial experience in a related field e.g. charitable finance. (E)
• High level understanding of relevant charity and company law. (D)
• Experience of preparing management accounts and budgets and book-keeping. (E)
• Responsibility for managing payroll. (D)
• Responsibility for managing VAT, PAYE and NIC (E)
• Experience of IT based systems relevant to the organisation’s activities (E)
• Exceptional levels of integrity and professional judgement. (E)
• A proven track record of working in a team and supporting colleagues. (E)
• Experience of working with auditors (E)
• Experience of providing financial overview to boards and executive committees (E)
• Knowledge
• Charity finance and accounting practices (E)

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work on your own initiative but with a strong sense of team identity that supports team development and management objectives (E)
• Excellent administrative, recording and reporting skills (E)
• An excellent standard of numeracy and literacy and excellent attention to detail and accuracy (E)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. (E)
• Ability to work flexible hours as required. (E)
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team. (E)
• Ability to present in a professional manner. (E)
• Proficient in use of ICT, MS Office (including strong excel skills) and knowledge of SAGE 50. (E)

Attitudes & Values

• A commitment to deliver to individual and organisational targets. (E)
• Empathy with the aims and values of the organisation. (D)
• Commitment to continuous improvement including own professional development. (E)
• Willingness to be flexible and dynamic as organisation needs change. (E)
• Commitment to principles of Equal Opportunities. (E)

Due to the nature of this post it is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), criminal records check.

STATEMENT:

This job description will be agreed between the jobholder and the manager to whom he/she is accountable.  It may be reviewed in light of experience, changes and developments.

The information being handled by employees of Living Well UK is strictly confidential.  Failure to respect the confidential nature of this information will be regarded as a serious breach of regulations, which will result in action under the Disciplinary Policy including possible dismissal.  In the case of computerised information, could result in prosecution for an offence or action for civil damages under the Data Protection Act 1998.

Employees must take reasonable care and be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and to ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.

Living Well UK is committed to Equal Opportunities in Employment and therefore it is the aim of Living Well UK to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on grounds of gender, disability, religion, race, colour, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic or national origins or is placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Living Well UK is responsible under the existing equality and diversity legislation to ensure equality issues are promoted and you are expected to work with Living Well UK to fulfil these obligations, Living Well UK policies and codes of good practice.

This job description may be subject to change in consultation with the post-holder.