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.

Morgan Law are proud to be working with this prestigious not for profit organisation to recruit a Associate Director of Technology on a permanent basis. The Technology team is undergoing a large scale period of transformation and is looking for someone to continue the organisation on its journey.

About the role

You will be responsible for the leadership and operational management of our internal Business Analysts and Technology Projects team and for Business Relationship activities, managing technology projects and providing oversight on application support within our hybrid infrastructure portfolio, which includes both on premise and cloud platforms. You will ensure that we maintain effective partnerships with the departments to support their operational and business requirements, while advocating a culture of accountability, ownership and excellent customer focus.

To be successful, you will need the ability to lead on a range of services and projects, demonstrating a detailed understanding of the impact of change. With a high level of technical knowledge you will lead by example, quickly gaining trust and credibility and achieving best practice and customer satisfaction.

About you

Essential Skills

Leadership and management of the Business Analysts and Technology Projects team in the Service Operations function including ongoing development of the team and recruitment needs

Build strong relationships across the NCIs, promote best practice and maintain high standards.

Establish and manage communication channels within and among departments to enable them to easily provide their feedback to IT on Technology issues and to clearly understand what Technology services are available and how to use them Align with other Technology teams such as Infrastructure and Service Desk Manage outsourced services and the respective vendors, ensuring contract terms and targets are met, service reviews take place and contracts are robustly managed and supported while contributing to a defined operating model and the future road map for Technology.

In return they offer a unique environment with opportunities for continuous learning, generous annual leave for work life balance, season ticket loans and a range of benefits including discounted entry to attractions and what we feel is a market leading package when it comes to our pension scheme.

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.

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

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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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.

Job Title: Chief Executive

Salary:  £40 – 50K

Hours of work: full time/permanent

Location:  Bristol

We are working in partnership with PROPS, an established medium sized charity currently in a period of growth and expansion.  The charity provides work focused day care opportunities, and work opportunities to predominantly younger adults with learning disabilities from their centre in Bristol. The charity is now seeking to appoint a Chief Executive to deliver the strategy supported by a tangible set of actions, key dependences and outline financial modelling.  Reporting directly to the Trustees, you will lead a team of circa 30 employees and contractors through effective management of the leadership team.  

The successful individual will demonstrate the following:

• Professional experience of working within a similar sector
• Commercial acumen gained working in a growing enterprise
• Proven experience of leading successful teams in a senior role
• Experience of developing and delivering strategic plans
• Experience of managing strong stakeholder relationships
• Project management experience.

We are seeking an individual with a commitment to the vision and values of the organisation.You will be a team player, with drive, energy and enthusiasm.As a leader you will have the responsibility for ensuring a successful, motivated and happy team.

To apply for this role, please e-mail your CV and Supporting Statement to Jill Livingstone, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment quoting our reference JO1723.

Closing date for applications: 12 December 2019

Interview date: w/c 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.

This is an exciting opportunity to consolidate, grow and shape SDN’s fundraising and project development work. The Programme Funding Officer role leads fundraising activities and supports the development of projects across SDN’s work, working closely with SDN’s Research and Policy Officers in the UK, and our project teams in Nigeria. This role is central in identifying funding opportunities, coordinating the development of funding proposals to donors and wider fundraising processes, developing fundraising materials and building donor relationships. While fundraising is the core responsibility of the role, there will also be opportunities to apply and develop skills and experience in the area of project development – and therefore to contribute to shaping SDN’s future work.

Based in London, you will need some previous experience of fundraising and strong communications skills to be able to work collaboratively but at a distance from the project teams in Nigeria, and preferably some experience of project design.

About SDN:

Stakeholder Democracy Network is a non-profit organisation with over a decade’s experience in Niger Delta affairs and expertise in the environmental, social and economic issues impacting upon the region. 

SDN supports the efforts of those affected by the extractives industry and weak governance. We work with governments, companies, communities and other stakeholders to ensure the promotion and protection of human rights. Our work currently focuses on the Niger Delta.

Job Title: Programme Funding Officer

Location: London, UK

Reporting to: Programmes Director

Hours: full-time, starting ASAP

Salary: £22,000 – 26,000

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Job description

Job Purpose: to secure funding which enables SDN to deliver high quality, long-term projects and activities which seek to promote stability and development within the Niger Delta. This role has three key objectives:

1. To identify and track funding opportunities aligned with SDN’s strategic priorities and coordinate SDN’s fundraising pipeline processes
2. To coordinate the development of high-quality funding proposals, both to respond to donor funding calls and to proactively pitch to donors
3. To develop and maintain key resources and build strong donor relationships to support SDN’s fundraising activities

Key Areas of Responsibility:

1. Fundraising and Project Development 80%
2. External Relations and Communications 20%

Duties:

Objective one: To identify and track funding opportunities aligned with SDN’s strategic priorities and coordinate SDN’s fundraising pipeline processes

• Develop and maintain a database of existing and potential institutional donors, and trusts and foundations, with information on associated funding opportunities
• Maintain a database tracking funding opportunities that SDN is actively developing (the ‘Opportunity Tracker’)
• Undertake a weekly search for potential funding opportunities via websites and email alerts from key funding information and donor sites
• Attend bi-weekly funding committee meetings and make recommendations to the management team on potential funding opportunities
• Identify, coordinate and monitor any preparatory activities required in advance of a funding opportunity being released (e.g. background research, discussions with potential partners)
• Attend donor and funding opportunity meetings with other members of the programmes team

Objective two: To coordinate the development of high-quality funding proposals, both to respond to donor funding calls and to proactively pitch to donors

• Working with an assigned proposal leader from the programmes team (either in the UK or Nigeria), coordinate SDN’s response to donor calls for proposals, including: reviewing all donor documentation and ensuring proposal development teams have a clear understanding of all donor requirements; developing a work plan for the development and submission of proposals; coordinating the inputs of all team members in to proposals; supporting the proposal leader in project development activities, such as partner discussions and proposal development workshops; leading the development and collation of all supporting documentation for proposals (e.g. organisational financial information, registration documents); supporting with the drafting of assigned proposal content; editing and adapting proposals in to donor-friendly formats
• Working with the Programmes Director, identify priority donors to engage and projects to be funded, and support the assigned programmes team members to proactively develop funding proposals and a strategy to engage with potential donors
• Carry out regular mailings to identified trusts and foundations to secure unrestricted funding
• Maintain SDN’s Opportunity Tracker throughout proposal development and submission

Objective three: To develop and maintain key resources and build strong donor relationships to support SDN’s fundraising activities

• Develop organisational fundraising materials, working with the communications team where needed, such as capacity statements, case studies and generic proposals
• Working with the Programmes Director, develop donor engagement strategies for priority donors, and coordinate the management of donor relationships
• Act as a first point of contact for donors as and when requested
• Keep up-to-date on key trends, networks and information on fundraising and donors in international development

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Person specification

Qualifications:

Desirable:

• An undergraduate degree, ideally in a related subject to fundraising or international development

Experience:

Essential:

• At least one year’s experience working in a relevant fundraising role, preparing donor proposals and supporting other fundraising processes
• Experience working in a fast-paced office environment, meeting tight deadlines and supporting administrative processes

Desirable:

• Knowledge of international development donors and fundraising trends
• Experience working with overseas teams
• Experience of managing donor relationships
• Experience in the design and development of projects
• Charity/NGO sector experience
• Use/management of databases
• Development and production of written materials in support of fundraising activities

Skills:

Essential:

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage a number of tasks at once
• Excellent English writing and editing skills
• Excellent relationship building skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams with multiple priorities
• Strong communications skills to ensure effective remote support
• Self-motivated and driven to start and complete initiatives of your own accord
• Proficiency in common software IT packages

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Applications

Salary for the role is commensurate with experience and demonstrable ability.

Applications should be made by midnight 12.01.2020, by including a one-page cover letter (explicitly addressing the points in the Person Specification) and your curriculum vitae. Interviews for the position are planned to take place at the SDN London office the week commencing 20.01.2020.

Your application will be reviewed but only shortlisted candidates will receive further correspondence. If you have not heard from us by 17.01.20, please assume your application was unsuccessful on this occasion. We reserve the right to interview exceptional candidates earlier than the date indicated herein.

For further information on SDN, please visit our website.

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.

TITLE: Head of Development and Engagement
GRADE: £35,000 per annum
CONTRACT: 12 months
RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Executive
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Development Officers, Policy and Partnership Officer and Engagement Officers

Community Southwark (CS) is the main provider of support to the voluntary and community sector in Southwark. We are looking for a Head of development and Engagement to play a leading role in providing strategic support to develop a resilient voluntary and community sector in Southwark and to develop and support relationships with the voluntary, public and private sector.

We are looking for a committed team player who will provide support and direction to the development and engagement teams and their associated projects and who, as part of the management team, will contribute to the development, implementation and review of the organisation’s strategic and operational plans.

PURPOSE OF JOB

• To provide strategic support to develop a resilient voluntary and community sector in Southwark
• To develop and support mutually beneficial relationships with the voluntary, public and private sector
• To provide support and direction to the development and engagement teams and their associated projects
• As part of the management team to contribute to the development, implementation and review of the organisation’s strategic and operational plans

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Drive and support partnership working to build a resilient voluntary and community sector
o Generate and maintain effective partnerships with key stakeholders to ensure Community Southwark works strategically with the public sector (and others) to support and develop a resilient voluntary and community sector.
o Be the principal contact point and proactively seek out relationships with funders, public service providers and other appropriate agencies to secure funding opportunities for Community Southwark (CS) and the local voluntary and community sector.
o Oversee the development and delivery of Provider Led Groups and other means of voluntary and community sector representation.
o Oversee the development of the Southwark Food Action Alliance and work with Public Health to push forward progress activity on the Food Security Action Plan.
o Oversee the National Lottery Community Funded project bringing together Patient Participation Groups and Tenants and Residents Associations to improve their communities.
o Assist the Council/ Partnership Southwark in the development, review and implementation of borough wide policies, strategies and funding programmes designed to support the voluntary and community sector in Southwark.

Supporting the voluntary and community sector
o Lead on the development of the programmes that support the voluntary and community sector on organisational development issues.
o Lead on the engagement strategy to ensure CS expands its reach into the community and works with local active individuals, groups and networks to support community action in the borough.

Income generation
o Lead and manage all aspects of Community Southwark’s consultancy and bespoke training services to meet annual income generation targets.
o Work with the Office Coordinator to ensure invoices are raised and paid on time for consultancy services.
o Work with members of the team to design proposals in response to consultancy requests.
o Develop partnerships with key stakeholders, consultants and other agencies that would support collaborative funding or tender proposals, including across other local boroughs.
o Lead on and develop funding applications to charitable foundations and other funders in line with Community Southwark’s strategic priorities.
o Be the principle point of contact with City Bridge Trust and the National Lottery Community Fund, ensuring good quality monitoring reports are submitted on time.

Staff management and operational responsibilities
o To be the key strategic manager responsible for planning, organising and monitoring all aspects of Community Southwark’s development and engagement functions.
o Provide line management support, supervision and annual appraisals to the development and engagement teams and ensure that financial management systems are robust and adhered to.
o Support the Chief Executive in developing and producing strategic and business plans, and work with the team to contribute to a strategic and planned work programme for sustainability and development.
o Keep up to date with developments affecting your work, and maintain and improve personal competence through continuous professional development.
o To work within all of Community Southwark’s policies and in particular the Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality policies, and help to ensure that diversity and equality of opportunity is integral to the organisation’s work.
o Work to administration and communication protocols efficiently to ensure that organisational systems and procedures are implemented.
o To undertake other tasks from time to time and as appropriate, that may be required by management in line with the goals of the organisation.
o To support Community Southwark’s mission, vision, values and strategic objectives.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed
1. A relevant professional/post graduate qualification (desirable)
2. Track record of developing, managing and delivering support services to the voluntary and community sector
3. Track record of developing and generating income through consultancy and bespoke training activities
4. Track record of securing both voluntary and earned income from a range of funders
5. Excellent presentation and communication skills both written and oral
6. Excellent knowledge of organisational development issues facing voluntary and community sector organisations
7. Ability to facilitate the writing of business plans and action plans and encourage the achievement of goals
8. Ability to motivate, manage and develop a team to ensure they achieve organisational objectives.
9. Good organisational and project management skills including financial planning, time management, project planning and monitoring and evaluation
10. Excellent partnership working skills and experience of working with local authorities, NHS and other sectors
Personal qualities
11. Strong team player, capable of leading and decision making whilst also considering wider issues and impact on individuals
12. Ability to prioritise and manage own workload/caseload
13. Ability to think and act strategically and develop innovative solutions
14. High level listening, influencing and negotiating skill; positive, flexible and proactive attitude
15. Strong networking and influencing skills
16. Reliability
17. A full commitment to equality of opportunity with practical ideas for its implementation within the scope of the post

Please see full Job Description for further details.

To apply:

Please send a covering letter covering all of the key points in the personal specification (no more than two-sides of A4), your CV and the equal opportunities form to our recruitment email address (listed on our website when you click on 'Apply'). 

• Closing date: Monday 13 January (5pm)

• Interviews: Tuesday 21 January (TBC)

Please note: we will be looking at applications on a rolling basis so we reserve the right to stop reviewing applications early. 

If you wish to have an informal conversation about the role please contact Deborah Hayman (contact information can be found on our website).

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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.