Associate director of development jobs

Salary: circa £65,000, depending on experience

Type: 4 or 5 days per week / permanent

Location: London, UK (hybrid working available)

Bliss is the UK’s leading neonatal charity: our vision is that every baby born premature or sick has the best chance of survival and quality of life.

Our work to improve outcomes for babies encompasses four main areas: campaigning for change; providing information and support for parents and families with a baby in neonatal care; supporting health professionals and neonatal units to deliver the best care for babies; and using new research and evidence to inform real-life improvements in babies’ care.

We now seek a new Director of Finance and Operations to join our passionate, collaborative and inspirational charity. With strong financial foundations, we have recently launched a new three-year strategy which includes a strategic objective to build our organisational infrastructure and workforce; the Director of Finance and Operations will have a vital role to play in delivering this objective.

As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you will work closely with other colleagues and the Board of Trustees to help deliver our strategy across the organisation. You will lead and take overall responsibility for designing, shaping, delivering, and improving Bliss’ core organisational support functions, which include finance, human resources, IT, digital and facilities and associated operational, governance and administrative systems and processes.

We seek someone who will bring significant experience in financial and operational roles ideally in a charity (or commercial setting with an understanding of the charity statutory and regulatory requirements). This role is highly varied, and you will need to be able to juggle multiple priorities. You will be curious and agile and enjoy working right across an organisation to drive forward business planning, decision making, budgeting, and performance.

You will be a CCAB qualified (or equivalent) team leader with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. An ability to motivate, manage performance and support professional development within the diverse Finance and Operations team will be crucial.

If you believe your skills and experience align with this position, and you are passionate about improving outcomes for sick and premature babies, then we would very much like to hear from you.

Bliss recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equity and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, including applications from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority communities, people who identify as having a disability, and LGB+, Trans and non-binary candidates.

Closing date for applications: By 9am, Friday 16th September 2022

For further information, and details of how to apply, please visit Peridot Partners (Current roles section) who are working with us to recruit a new Director of Finance and Operations. 

Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Home based (UK-Wide)
Salary: £82,000 plus London allowance of £3,600 (if applicable)
Working Hours: 35 per week

Closing Date: 23 August 2022
Interview Date: Thursday 15 September 2022 (Via Micosoft Teams)

Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 23:59pm on the closing date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About Alzheimer\'s Society

Who we are

Alzheimer’s Society are a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia.

What we want

We will not rest until people with dementia and their carers live more fulfilled and less fearful lives, free from stigma and inequality.

What we do

We support people affected by dementia through some of the hardest and most frightening times, to improve their lives and help to avoid crisis.
No matter whoever you are, whatever you’re going through, you can turn to Alzheimer’s Society/us for expert support through practical advice, emotional support, and guidance for the best next step
We join forces with people affected by dementia, leading scientists and policy makers, amplifying voices to push for cutting edge breakthroughs and societal change that’ll improve the lives of people affected by dementia, now and in the future

How we do it

We’re the friendly face of support, the warm voice at the end of the phone and the determined minds who will fight passionately for the cause of everyone affected by dementia.

About the role

Fundraising is at the heart of everything we do – supporting the ambition, the possibilities, and the vital income we need to reach everyone who needs our support, now and in the future. We are a high-performing team, focussed on continuous improvement and offering the best supporter experiences possible. Trusted experts in our fields, we are collaborative, business-focused, compassionate, and determined to make a difference to the fundraising industry, the sector, our organisation, and people affected by dementia.

You will;

- Direct teams to deliver outstanding results collaboratively and at pace.
- Focus on joining up the fundraising functions in Philanthropy, Corporate and Legacy areas, making them more collaborative and efficient
- Share skills and resources, looking for opportunities to build on successes
- Setting a joined-up plan across the areas you oversee, and aligning your area with the other Associate Director areas of Fundraising
- Look up and across the organisation to ensure your area is working collaboratively and effectively with other Directorates.
- Be responsible for representing Fundraising at the highest level, within the organisation, and externally.
- Take overall accountability for delivering fundraising excellence, industry-leading results, an exceptional team culture with a focus on ‘mastery, purpose and autonomy’ across your teams.
- Oversee three key Fundraising functions (Philanthropy, Corporate Partnerships and Legacies) and have strong and demonstrable knowledge of leading at least one of these functions to a very high standard.
- Take corporate accountability for the operational, day-to-day success of the organisation and its continued growth and development through innovation and collaboration at every level.
- Acts as a role model you will drive forward an inclusive and high-performance culture making sure that our values and expected standards of behaviour are embedded across the entire organisation, as well as in your own teams.

About you

- Significant experience and demonstrable success at leading a large fundraising function (at Head of Department level) within at least one of the disciplines you will oversee (Philanthropy, Corporate or Legacies).
- Strong experience and understanding of fundraising, the charity sector, relationship management / stewardship and direct response marketing principles.
- Proven ability to design and develop a cohesive approach to fundraising team plans and strategy - embedding values and cultural development.
- Significant experience of setting, managing and delivering multi-million-pound budgets and targets, with the ability to flex and adapt in response to external factors and campaign results.
- Experience of working with and understanding data to drive results across the full portfolio of activity and provide management information, insight and reporting to enhance knowledge and future decisions.
- Great management experience of a large team across a range of functions – requiring a flexible leadership approach to deliver messages to different audience groups.
- Talent acquisition, management and development ability.

You may have experience of the following: Director of Fundraising, Head of Fundraising, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Fundraising Director, Not For Profit, Senior Fundraising Manager, Trust, Individual Giving, Director of Fundraising, Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships, Engagement, Relationship Building, Sales Manager, Business Development, Key Account Manager, Field Sales Executive, New Business, Territory Sales Manager, Account Management, etc.

Ref: 135 299

Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Home based (UK-Wide)
Salary: £82,000 plus London allowance of £3,600 (if applicable) and London Link allowance of £1,440 (if applicable)
Working Hours: 35 per week

Closing Date: 21 August 2022
Interview Date: 5th September 2022 (Via Microsoft Teams)

Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 23:59pm on the closing date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About Alzheimer\'s Society

Who we are

Alzheimer’s Society are a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia.

What we want

We will not rest until people with dementia and their carers live more fulfilled and less fearful lives, free from stigma and inequality.

What we do

We support people affected by dementia through some of the hardest and most frightening times, to improve their lives and help to avoid crisis.
No matter whoever you are, whatever you’re going through, you can turn to Alzheimer’s Society/us for expert support through practical advice, emotional support, and guidance for the best next step
We join forces with people affected by dementia, leading scientists and policy makers, amplifying voices to push for cutting edge breakthroughs and societal change that’ll improve the lives of people affected by dementia, now and in the future.

How we do it

We’re the friendly face of support, the warm voice at the end of the phone and the determined minds who will fight passionately for the cause of everyone affected by dementia.

About the role

At Alzheimer’s Society we believe everyone has the right to be the person they are, to live without fear or prejudice regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, faith and belief, or a diagnosis of dementia. It is vital that in everything Alzheimer’s Society does, it walks that talk.

We have made progress in the last year, exploring how we can be more inclusive within our organisation. We have continued to develop a safe environment for people to talk about the things that matter, from religion and domestic violence to menopause. We have created new network groups and built development programmes with our colleagues from ethnically diverse communities and our female leaders.

We have increased training and awareness, introduced reverse mentoring for senior leaders and undertaken training in allyship and other key topics across the organisation.

However, there is still much to do - what matters to us is that the changes we create are permanent and have a long-lasting impact on the organisation, who we are, and the services we deliver. We aren’t interested in tokenism here.

This year we have completed an exercise to co-produce an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Plan that will sit smack in the centre of our new five-year strategy. The plan is forward looking, stretching but achievable and has the ownership and quality you’d expect of a plan developed by the people it will affect. What we need now is the dynamic Equality, Diversity and Inclusion lead to help us make it happen.

About you

- Excellent strategic thinker and able to clearly articulate the world you will help us create for people living with dementia and our own team.
- High level of technical expertise and understanding of the latest evidence and best practice. Plus you’ll have extensive networks and contacts you can call on to enhance your work and enable us to partner with others.
- Demonstrable experience in cultivating networks externally and internally that add value and instigate long lasting impact.
- Demonstrable experience of managing teams that provide EDI leadership and support to organisations.
- Demonstrable experience of Leadership and influencing but also practical hands on skills, able to develop and implement a practical EDI plan and support teams integrating it.
- Ability to manage senior roles and performance.
- Demonstrates sound decision-making taking personal accountability for risks and decisions which carry organisation-wide impact.

Person Specification

- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written [essential]
- Excellent organisational and timekeeping skills [essential]
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Be a team player, supporting colleagues when there are deadlines, and who knows when to ask for help themselves.
- Be a self-starter and incredibly motivated.
- Demonstrate your creative nature.

You may have experience of the following: Governance and Compliance Manager, Compliance Manager, Governance Manager, Policy Manager, Governance Consultant, Compliance Management, Audit Manager, Regulatory Compliance, etc.

Ref: 135 677

Do you want to use your organizational and administrative skills to help create healthy, just, and liberated communities? We’re seeking a Program Operations Associate based in Baltimore to contribute to OSI’s overall goals by supporting the programmatic and administrative capacity and agility of various programs, campaigns, and initiatives.

The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and inclusive democracies whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of all people. We are active in more than 120 countries, making us the world’s largest private funder of independent groups working for justice, democratic governance, and human rights.

As Open Society Foundations' only US field office, OSI-Baltimore works to disrupt the long-standing legacy of structural racism in Baltimore by supporting powerful social change movements led by and centering the needs, interests, and voices of historically marginalized communities and communities of colour. Our vision is the creation of a racially just and liberated Baltimore in which all residents have access to the supports and resources needed to actualize their highest potential, and race no longer serves as the single most powerful predictor of one's life outcomes, including health, wealth, and well-being.

As a Program Operations Associate at Open Society, you will:

• Support program efforts by conducting a wide range of activities, including: supporting the individual and organizational grant making process; liaising with community partners and coalition members; supporting program development efforts; implementing campaigns; contributing to budget planning and monitoring; and planning and executing events.
• Conduct research and collect data/information to be used in decision-making, strategy development, budget planning, and evaluation of grant making and other program processes.
• Liaise with grantees and consultants and support Program Managers to facilitate the grant making and contracting process, including: proposal submission; grant and contract record creation; payments; initial review of reports; and liaising with OSF operational units. 
• Provide administrative support for Program Managers, Deputy Director, and Director including meeting scheduling, preparation and planning, and team management support.
• As needed and assigned, support initiatives, short-term campaigns, and projects that further the goals of Open Society - US, particularly the efforts of the Leadership + Innovation team. 

What we are looking for:

• 2-3 years of experience in administrative or programmatic support
• Ability to work efficiently to meet tight deadlines and ability to adapt to shifting priorities
• Excellent organizational, analytical, project management, interpersonal, and proactive problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing in a clear, concise and compelling manner
• Interest in and commitment to social justice
• Commitment to continuous learning and growth in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism, and social justice
• Commitment to listening and working with humility and ways of working that are respectful to all people and that support space and voice for all diverse perspectives in our workplace.

Desirable (but not required):

• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, and project management software
• Experience in a grant making or grant seeking organization
• Experience in budget tracking and monitoring
• Awareness of justice reform and community transformation efforts in Baltimore City and Maryland.

What we offer:

• Ample opportunities to learn and grow, from annual professional development allowances to onsite trainings and learning conversations with visiting experts.
• Top-notch benefits and perks designed for your well-being and a healthy work-life balance. With some variability according to location, this includes generous time off, flexible work arrangements, employer-paid health insurance, generous retirement savings plan, progressive paid parental leave, reproductive and family planning support, sabbatical opportunities, and much more.
• A commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to bring their full self to work and make a positive impact on the world.

If this sounds like the position you have been looking for, please submit your cover letter and CV. We look forward to learning more about you.

Closing date: 3 September 2022.

Please note, this position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship.

Open Society requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 unless an employee requires a reasonable accommodation for medical reasons or for a sincerely held religious belief. If you may require an accommodation, please apply for any roles that interest you and if hired, you will receive information on how to request a reasonable accommodation related to Open Society’s vaccination requirement.

We aim to build an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the populations we support, and actively seek applications from those who are marginalized and underrepresented. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

Sightsavers is a UK-based international NGO working on programmes and research in the fields of education, health, and social inclusion. Our current research portfolio includes a range of quantitative and qualitative studies in the areas of health and disability inclusion.. We are looking for a Research Associate to contribute to a large-scale education system strengthening project. The project will work in close collaboration with the Ministry of Education and other partners to support key education priorities in Liberia. These include increased evidence-based decision making, improved resource management, and enhanced accountability.

About the role

Liberia Education Systems Strengthening Activity (ESSA) is a five-year program funded by USAID. ESSA will build a more capable education system that functions better at the county and district levels to drive, measure, and incentivise the delivery of quality and inclusive education. ESSA will support the Government of Liberia’s education priorities by collaborating with the Ministry of Education (MOE).

Sightsavers is seeking an experienced Research Associate to lead and provide technical support to a range of evidence generating activities and operational research with a focus on strengthening capacity of the Education Management Information System (EMIS) in Liberia.

Key duties and accountabilities include:

• Working with the national and local stakeholders in Liberia, the Sightsavers  Research team, consortium partners and international consultants to undertake a comprehensive review of the current status of the Education Management Information System (EMIS) in Liberia with a focus on gender and disability inclusion;
• Support the design and implementation of relevant operational research studies aiming to assess feasibility and acceptability of strategies to strengthen the capacity of education system, and specifically EMIS, with a focus on gender and disability inclusion;
• Support the design and implementation of costing and cost-effectiveness studies in education with a focus on gender and disability inclusion;
• Collaboratively undertake all relevant research activities, including literature reviews, protocol development, ethics application, fieldworker training and supersession, data analysis and dissemination;
• Collaboratively set up processes and lead on the communication and dissemination of research findings to all relevant stakeholders, including research presentations, study reports and briefs, peer reviewed publications and media blogs.

This is a specialised and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details. Please note that this role is subject to successful funding with a decision anticipated in September 2022.

About you

As the successful candidate you will have:

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in Data sciences, epidemiology, statistics or similar field.
• Proven experience in relevant areas of research, including research leadership positions.
• Strong hands-on experience of operational research, using both quantitative and qualitative study designs
• Good understanding of information systems, particularly in the field of education, including school-based data collection systems and school censuses
• Understanding of data architecture and interoperability of information systems;
• Experience in developing research protocols and tools.
• Experience in submitting research protocols to ethical review bodies and navigating ethical and administrative review processes.
• Good understanding of research governance and ethical principles particularly in relation to research with children and vulnerable people.
• Knowledge of disability measurement tools, such as Washington Group questions and the UNICEF/ Washington Group Child Functioning Module.
• Experience working with governmental and non-governmental partners and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Next Steps

We anticipate that remote interviews will take place from early September onwards and the evaluation process will include a role specific written task.

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

Due to project deadlines, we are keen to fill this role as quickly as possible so applications will be considered as soon as they are received.

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Closing date: 24 August 2022

Position Objective:

To lead projects related to animal testing in order to support PETA’s efforts to replace the use of animals in mandatory regulatory tests

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Term of Employment:

Full-time

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Reports To:

Director, Science Department

Salary

£30,000 - £50,000, dependent on experience

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Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Independently research and interpret a variety of issues related to replacing the use of animals in tests required by regulatory agencies
• Develop recommendations on non-animal testing approaches through the analysis of scientific data and literature
• Identify potential collaborators and partner with scientists on projects that will promote the implementation of non-animal approaches
• Lead meetings with companies and government agencies and present at scientific conferences on the implementation of non-animal approaches
• Identify opportunities to provide public comments that promote non-animal approaches and be in charge of the writing and presentation of these comments
• Plan and execute workshops, webinars, and other educational opportunities for scientists
• Write and analyse peer-reviewed articles and other technical papers
• Translate scientific terminology into lay terms, and respond to requests and questions from the public, donors, and journalists
• Provide input on strategy for the Science Department
• Answer correspondence regarding animal testing
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

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Qualifications:

• PhD in toxicology, molecular biology, or a related field
• Experience working at a regulatory agency or a biotechnology, chemical, pharmaceutical, or medical device company or similar desirable
• Proven extensive knowledge of animal testing and alternatives
• Familiarity with Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development test guidelines and regulatory requirements desirable
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex technical documents
• Management experience desirable
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proven ability to make sound, independent judgements
• Proven attention to detail, exceptional organisational skills, and ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups of scientists and the public
• Exceptional writing and research skills
• Exceptional public-speaking skills
• Professional appearance
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Commitment to the objectives of the organisation
• Support for PETA’s philosophy and the ability to advocate for its positions in a professional manner

Associate Director, Governance and Quality (0084)

Do you imagine yourself using your legal experience to advance LGBTQ+ inclusion for a leading human rights charity? Do you want to use your skills and experience to develop their quality and standards, legal assurance, impact and evaluation and content and indices work to support them to be even more impactful? Have you got the communications skills to take complex technical gudiance and make it accessible for those they work with? If this is you, then apply to join them as Associate Director, Governance & Quality with our client

Our client is a human rights charity. They stand for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people everywhere. They imagine a world where all LGBTQ+ people are free to be themselves and they can live their lives to the full.

Over the last 30 years, they have helped create transformative change in the lives of LGBTQ+ people in the UK. Their campaigns drive positive change in public attitudes and public policy. They ensure LGBTQ+ people can thrive throughout their lives by building deep, sustained change programmes with the institutions that have the biggest impact on them, whether they're learning, working, praying or playing sport.

As Associate Director, you would be a key part of a team of driven, passionate people who are working together to deliver their Free to Be Strategy (2021-25). For this role they are looking for a proven leader with experience of working within the Equality and Human Rights legal framework with a passion for quality and standards and project management and the ability to lead a small but dedicated team to thrive in this fast paced environment.

Their people make up a vibrant, dynamic community. Lots their staff have a personal investment in the work they do, and they come from a wide range of backgrounds. They're proud of this diversity, and of their support for one another – in their teams, their network groups, and their friendships.

Salary: £52,780 inside London, £51,280 outside London
Department: Governance and Quality
Vacancy Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 21 August 2022

You may have experience of the following: Governance and Compliance Manager, Compliance Manager, Governance Manager, Policy Manager, Governance Consultant, Compliance Management, Audit Manager, Regulatory Compliance, etc.

Ref: 135 589

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a great charity that is an activist youth movement of young leaders fighting for justice and equality. They serve as the political home for grassroots youth organising and the catalyst for collective action. An exciting opportunity exists for a Commercial Director to join the charity. The Commercial Director will become a key member of the leadership team and help to support the most transformative youth organising movement in the country. They will also be accountable for income strategy and business development and lead on the development of The Charity’s short to medium income generation strategy, majoring in Trusts and Foundations primarily within youth and justice areas. This is a fixed-term contract for two years with likelihood of extension, and is Home Based in the UK.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will be passionate about, and committed to, creating a more fair, just and equal world. You will believe in the potential of young people to challenge the status quo and be dedicated to helping them become more powerful citizens. You will ideally possess strategic business development experience in an impact driven organisation, on a comparable scale with ambitious financial targets, with a good track record of success in meeting and exceeding income targets. You will have strong evidenced project management experience, including cross organisational or multi-stakeholder projects ensuring that targets are met within the timeframe and budget set. Previous charity sector experience is not crucial however a demonstrable passion for the third sector is key.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis.

Director of Business Development, Hindley, Near Wigan, £57,000-£62,500

At Executive Recruit, we are proud to be working exclusively with Wigan and Leigh Hospice, a well-established charity which has been operating since 1983.

As part of their continued commitment to providing palliative care services, they are now seeking to appoint a Director of Business Development to help meet the increased financial obligations required to provide outstanding care services. This is a very rewarding role which is critical to the success of the organisation.

Duties and responsibilities

• To contribute to the executive leadership of the hospice by holding responsibility for the business dimension of the hospice (finance, income generation, marketing, public relations & communications)
• Responsible for the financial direction and performance of the hospice
• To promote improvement, innovation, and high standards across department to maximise income for the benefits of people of Wigan Borough
• To support the overall achievement of the strategic aims and objectives set for the hospice by the Trustees, working in partnership with other members of the executive team
• To promote the purpose and core values of the hospice and will act to promote public trust in the organisation.
• Work alongside other members of the executive team and lead on the development, implementation, and review of hospice strategic objectives
• Represent the Hospice at key strategic meetings, nationally, regionally and locally
• Lead on the development and implementation of Wigan & Leigh Hospice Business Strategy, leading Wigan & Leigh Hospice to economic stability
• Responsible for the business dimension of the hospice (finance, income generation, marketing, public relations & communications)
• Innovate ground-breaking ideas that will maximise income and contribute to Wigan & Leigh Hospice being increasingly relevant within communities and the health and social care economy

Skills and experience

• Hold a degree level qualification in an appropriate and/or associated disciplines or possess equivalent experience
• A reasonable understanding of business finance – e.g. a knowledge of management accounts and budgets
• Experience of developing, delivering and monitoring growth strategies
• Proven track record of building productive internal and external relationships
• Experience of leading on and implementing organisational and cultural change
• Reporting at Board Level
• Flexible approach to work, including working out of hours when required
• The drive, enthusiasm and tenacity to drive business development opportunities
• Access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Experience of the care sector or charities would be a bonus.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior leader to make an outstanding contribution to a fantastic charity which makes a huge difference in the community.

If you have the drive, energy and experience to add value to an amazing organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Who we are looking for

Do you have the ability to draw stakeholders together for a shared goal? Do you have a proven track record of delivering cross organisation and cross team projects over various timescales?

We are looking for an experienced professional to join our organisation as the Associate Director for Project Management and Mobilisation. You'll lead and oversee a portfolio of cross-organisation projects and mobilisation initiatives with the potential to make a significant impact across the organisation. Plans will be developed and implemented ensuring their successful delivery.

You can achieve this by defining project scope and objectives whilst ensuring all relevant stakeholders are included, technical feasibility and costs for each project are in place.

Another key area of your new role is having the ability to report in writing and verbally (as required) to senior project stakeholders, including Directors, Executive Directors, Trustees and the Department for Education.

Working in a hybrid way, you’ll be attached to either our Birmingham, London or Manchester office and will report to the Senior Director, PMO & Mobilisation. In line with our current ways of working, you’ll be expected to be in the office at least 1 day a month, in addition to team days. This is subject to review.

Applications can be considered for all office locations (London, Birmingham, Manchester).

Who are Ambition Institute?

At Ambition Institute we help schools tackling educational disadvantage to keep getting better, and help their teachers and school leaders to become more expert over time. That’s how we’ll make sure every child gets a great education and the best possible start in life. 

• We train teachers and leaders at all levels to get better at the things that make the biggest difference: what you teach, how you teach it, and how you create the conditions for schools to thrive. 
• We share what works. Everyone can benefit from evidence of how great teaching and leadership can improve schools and change lives, so we connect people to the latest research and best practice. 
• We champion every teacher and school leader’s potential to develop, as the driving force for sustainable school improvement.

Our offer

We are happy to announce that we will be able to offer you:

• Agile working culture, so you can control how you work.

• Staff affinity networks that help keep equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work.

• Enhanced maternity pay after a year’s service.

• Shared parental leave package.

• Access to free, confidential 24/7 wellbeing and support line.

• Professional development offer for all staff.

• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays.

• Winter Shutdown (additional days off)

• Employer pension contribution of 11% (10% pension plus 1% national insurance rebate).

• Interest free season ticket / bike loans

How to apply

All applications must be received by the closing date, 9am on 19 August 2022. Interviews are expected to take place on the 30 August 2022.

To apply for this role, or any of our other vacancies or for any questions or queries please visit our website.

Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality.

Director of Advocacy

£64,087 - £80,000

Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL/Hybrid Working

If you are expert in developing and implementing advocacy strategies this is a unique opportunity to use your skills to save the planet. WWF UK is the largest independent conservation organisation in the world. We have recently restructured our Advocacy Department to align, strengthen and supercharge our already strong advocacy base and leverage our transformational corporate relationships. We are focused on tackling climate change, food systems and thriving habitats and species. The missing piece is you, as our Director of Advocacy.

A vital role in the fight for our world, as Director of Advocacy you will lead the development of our business advocacy work in the food and finance sectors. This will involve managing and guiding teams working across public affairs, international advocacy, legal and business advocacy.

We shall look to you to inspire colleagues to use our substantial resources to achieve agreed outcomes against impact goals. You will influence and persuade key decision makers, from politicians to the private sector, of the benefits of effective environmental laws and policy to achieve the changes needed to protect and restore our planet.

You will also monitor the political landscape to spot opportunities to influence as well as encourage your team to identify creative and impactful ways to increase our influence. You will collaborate with colleagues to establish key areas of focus where advocacy and policy levers might effectively create positive environmental change too. Important will be the ability to ensure objectives and activities are developed and delivered in coordination with our devolved offices.

For this key position:

• You must have extensive experience of developing and implementing advocacy strategies as well as of high-level political strategy setting.
• You will possess an outstanding and influential contact list inside and outside Government coupled with a record of working with business to drive change in the private sector.
• You will be used to working with multi-skilled teams and effective at inspiring and motivating direct reports.
• An excellent project manager, you will also have well-developed interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
• You will understand the importance of monitoring and evaluating effectiveness and applying lessons learnt to improve performance too.

Knowledge of environmental policymaking would be an advantage in this role.

If you have the knowledge to persuade the food and finance sectors to change their businesses and become advocates for saving our world, we would love to hear from you.

Please visit our website via the link, complete the online registration and submit a copy of your up-to-date CV with the Supporting Statement highlighting what makes you a good fit for us.

Application closing date: 01st September 2022

Every role at WWF is open to applications from all sections of society. We believe in the potential of everyone regardless of; sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, different physical ability, family structure, socio-economics, age, nationality or citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other aspect that makes you, well you.  Here at WWF, we are committed to conscious inclusion that helps cultivate an ethos of belonging, connection and shared purpose.  We believe that the more diverse we are the better we become; this brings us together and empowers us to develop, engage and inspire; and critically to help build a future where people can live in harmony with nature.

Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.

Our world needs you like never before. We are the first generation to know we are destroying the world and we could be the last that can do anything about it. We are looking for people who are passionate about making it politically, socially and economically unacceptable to destroy our planet’s natural resources. We need you to join us in the fight for our world.

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The opportunity 

ImpactEd is an award-winning social enterprise that exists to help evaluate, understand and improve impact in education. Since being founded in 2017, we have grown rapidly to support over 700 schools and more than 200,000 young people. We are now piloting and launching a new platform helping schools to improve outcomes for pupils by understanding the experience and engagement of their teachers. 

An increasing body of evidence suggests that teacher engagement - how engaged colleagues are in their teaching and their experience of school - is a significant predictor of pupil outcomes as well as teachers' likelihood to remain in the profession. Understanding where and how to improve teacher engagement could therefore have a profound impact on staff retention and wellbeing, and ultimately pupil life chances. This is what the Teacher Engagement Platform (TEP) aims to achieve.

This role is an opportunity to join this new initiative at the ground floor, working as a founding Director to develop the platform, take it to scale, and act as its internal and external leader. Ultimately, this should provide the opportunity to design and shape a new product from day one while benefiting from the support of an established organisation. 

Role details

Having delivered a successful pilot of TEP with a group of 40 schools, we are looking for someone to lead the future of TEP’s development – setting the strategy, developing the concept, product and brand, and acting as its internal and external leader.

This is a senior leadership role within the organisation, reporting to our Managing Director and a project Board including our Chair. As the platform grows, the responsibilities of the role will change over time. You will be able to make that transition, having both the strategic vision to set the direction and business plan for TEP and the hands-on approach needed to support a product in the early stages of its development.

We are open to a range of backgrounds. The most important criteria are a deep understanding of the education sector, strategic leadership experience and strengths in partnership and network building. Experience and interest in product development would also be a real asset.

Why us?

You would be joining a dynamic social enterprise with opportunities for significant development in line with organisational growth. We are committed to:

• Agile and flexible working: responsive management, flexible hours, work from home options

• Personal excellence: we invest significantly in professional development, including an external mentor for every staff member, an individual CPD budget, and formal and informal training and support

• Mental health and wellbeing: access to health and wellbeing advice and free therapist support

For further details about the role, see the full job pack attached and additional details provided on the application link. The application deadline is Sunday 21st August at 10pm.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a Project Associate to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that runs the high-quality project management across Ambition Institute. Do you have experience in implementing project plans and project delivery? This is the role for you! Joining our fantastic team, you will be part of co ordinating the day to day running of multiple projects, helping deadlines to be met and liaising with senior staff.

You will play a key part in contributing to the development of team culture and positive rhythms through which the project management team interacts.

Working in a hybrid way, you’ll be attached to either our Birmingham, London or Manchester office and will report to the Associate Director, Project Management Office. In line with our current ways of working, you’ll be expected to be in the office at least 1 day a month, in addition to team days. This is subject to review.

Who are Ambition Institute?

At Ambition Institute we help schools tackling educational disadvantage to keep getting better, and help their teachers and school leaders to become more expert over time. That’s how we’ll make sure every child gets a great education and the best possible start in life. 

• We train teachers and leaders at all levels to get better at the things that make the biggest difference: what you teach, how you teach it, and how you create the conditions for schools to thrive. 
• We share what works. Everyone can benefit from evidence of how great teaching and leadership can improve schools and change lives, so we connect people to the latest research and best practice. 
• We champion every teacher and school leader’s potential to develop, as the driving force for sustainable school improvement.

Our offer

We are happy to announce that we will be able to offer you:

• Agile working culture, so you can control how you work.

• Staff affinity networks that help keep equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work.

• Enhanced maternity pay after a year’s service.

• Shared parental leave package.

• Access to free, confidential 24/7 wellbeing and support line.

• Professional development offer for all staff.

• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays.

• Winter Shutdown (additional days off)

• Employer pension contribution of 11% (10% pension plus 1% national insurance rebate).

• Interest free season ticket / bike loans

How to apply

All applications must be received by the closing date, 9am on 12 August 2022. Interviews are expected to take place on the 31 August 2022.

To apply for this role, or any of our other vacancies or for any questions or queries please visit our website.

Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality.

Role description

Vibrant, diverse, and robust civil societies are essential to achieving peace, human rights, and environmental justice. But most of the world lives in countries with threatened civic spaces and global freedom continues to decline year on year.

Courageous people and communities around the world are fighting to make rights and justice universally possible within this context. But they face attacks, harassment, and censorship from powerful vested interests. Many pay the ultimate price.

This is where you come in.

You will be leading an international team of consultants providing security mentoring and capacity building to organisations and activists under threat in violent environments and closed civic spaces. You will be liaising with international foundations and high-profile nonprofits in the human rights, environmental, and humanitarian worlds. And you will be central to the organisational culture and strategic planning needed to grow our organisation in a sustainable manner. 

As our director of safety and security, your primary responsibilities will include:

Lead our safety and security workstream

1. Continuously develop and promote our safety and security consultancy services to foundation and nonprofit clients.

2. Respond to enquiries from clients and liaise with them and our consultant team through any subsequent contracts.

3. Manage our responses to referrals for fully-funded safety and security support for at-risk activists and low-resource civil society organisations and liaise with referral partners through any subsequent support.

4. Manage an international and multilingual team of 10 consultants and trainers providing safety and security support to clients and recipients, including.

   1. Quality assure and provide expert technical input into the work of your colleagues in the safety and security team.

   2. Review and approve consultant invoices and timesheets, update our project management system, and conduct annual reviews with team members.

   3. Maintain an effective team and recruit and onboard new consultants as required to fill gaps or meet demand.

5. Complete security risk management and duty of care audits and produce bespoke security risk management frameworks and other higher-level products for clients (approximately 20% of time).

Champion our own security risk management

1. Provide travel security support to our team members, ensure that our travel management procedure is understood and followed, and coordinate any check-ins and loss-of-contact procedures during travel.

2. Review and revise our crisis management procedure, constitute and coordinate the crisis management team, and capacity build where required.

3. Coordinate our response to any security incident or crises involving our team members.

4. Continuously improve and socialise our security risk management framework.

Shape our organisational strategy and culture

1. Play an active role in defining our organisational strategy and culture as part of our senior management team alongside our CEO, finance director, wellbeing and resilience lead, and digital security lead.

2. Participate in monthly senior management team meetings (strategy) and monthly programme meetings (operations).

3. Contribute safety and security expertise throughout our enterprise risk register annual cycle.

On joining, your early priorities will be getting to know our existing clients and team members, taking over the smooth management of current contracts and projects, and understanding our internal processes and workflows.

You will be supported in your role by a safety and security programme associate (four days a month) and an executive PA (20 hours a month) plus a CEO who believes in servant leadership. We also have an extensive internal knowledge base and an up-to-date project management system. To help you grow as a leader, we will co-design your annual objectives, and you will be offered a 360° review, an annual performance review, and executive coaching.

Person specification

Essential

• You will have at least five years’ professional experience in roles focussed on humanitarian security risk management or the protection of human rights defenders.

• You will have at least three years’ professional experience in international programme management roles or similar senior roles.

• You will have at least two years’ professional consultancy experience or similar experience delivering projects for internal clients.

• You will understand how security risk management interacts with enterprise risk management in the non-profit sector. 

• You will be sensitive to the progressive and rights-based agendas and diverse profiles of our clients and recipients.

• You will have excellent technical knowledge and experience, and be confident in conducting security risk assessments and security management audits and creating security risk management policy frameworks.

• You will be an excellent people manager with the ability to build, motivate, and mentor distributed consultant teams.

• You will have excellent project and budget management skills.

• You will have lived and worked in violent, austere, and remote environments or closed civic spaces.

• You will have excellent written and spoken English.

Desirable 

• You may have a strong understanding of the digital security and psychosocial aspects of holistic security and how they interact with physical security.

• You may have experience working in a senior management team or board.

• You may have excellent written and spoken French, Spanish, Portuguese, or Arabic.

Terms and remuneration

This is a full-time staff role for an initial 12 months, renewable long term by mutual agreement and dependent on funding and performance. This is a remote, working from home role and flexible working is encouraged. If based outside the United Kingdom, we ask that you are based in a time zone that is UTC +/- 4 hours in order to collaborate with team members and clients.

If you are based in the United Kingdom, you will be employed by Open Briefing on a salary of £65,000 per annum. We will offer you a range of benefits, including 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and up to two sustainable travel journey days. We will provide you with a package of psychosocial support, including private health insurance and an Employee Assistance Programme. And we will make an employer’s pension contribution of 5%. 

If you are based outside the United Kingdom, you will be offered comparable compensation through either a consultancy contract or an Employer of Record, depending on your location. 

Note, we always seek long-term working relationships over several years with our team members, so this position would not suit someone looking for a short-term contract.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

Open Briefing values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore encourage applications from all who meet the person specification and particularly from candidates who are underrepresented in our senior management team. This currently includes those who are black, indigenous, or people of colour.

We will make reasonable adjustments for disabled and neurodivergent people during the recruitment process and any subsequent employment.

Recruitment timeline

• Closing date: 09:00 BST (UTC+1), Tuesday 30 August 2022.

• First round interviews: 12-14 September 2022.

• Second round interviews: 16 September 2022. 

• Desired start date: 1 October 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter. 

Please let us know in your application if any of these dates are problematic and we will try to accomodate. The successful applicant will need to complete a reasonable vetting process before engagement.